Time Electronics 5030 User manual

User Manual
5030
Electrical Tester Calibrator
Revision 2303-1
Time Electronics Ltd
Unit 5, TON Business Park, 2-8 Morley Road,
Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RA, United Kingdom.
T: [phone] | F: [phone]
[e-mail] | www.timeelectronics.com

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Contents
1Introduction....................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Important Information ............................................................................................................................7
1.4 Installation .............................................................................................................................................8
2Controls........................................................................................................................................10
3Operation......................................................................................................................................11
3.1 Turning the unit On/Off ........................................................................................................................11
3.2 User Interface ...................................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Function Menu.....................................................................................................................................13
3.4 Voltage Function.................................................................................................................................. 14
3.5 Loop Function......................................................................................................................................16
3.6 RCD Function ......................................................................................................................................19
3.7 Continuity Function..............................................................................................................................25
3.8 Insulation Function .............................................................................................................................. 28
3.9 Setup ................................................................................................................................................... 31
4RCD Test Waveform Problems ................................................................................................... 32
4.1 Settings................................................................................................................................................ 32
4.2 Sample Waveforms ............................................................................................................................. 33
5Remote Control............................................................................................................................38
5.1 Interface............................................................................................................................................... 38
5.2 Command list reference ...................................................................................................................... 39
6Re-Calibration ..............................................................................................................................41
7Warranty and Servicing............................................................................................................... 42

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1Introduction
1.1 Overview
The 5030 is a high performance instrument designed for use in a calibration lab.
It is able to verify the performance of Loop, RCD, Insulation & Continuity Testers as
individual or multifunction instruments.
The 5030 allows values to be selected for:
•RCD trip time.
•Loop impedance (Loop resistance) between L and PE of the test socket.
•Insulation resistance.
•Continuity resistance.
The 5030 can make measurements of:
•Supply voltage and frequency output of the mains test socket.
•Applied RCD test current and phase.
•Applied Insulation test voltage.
•Applied Continuity test current and voltage.
In order for the 5030 to provide a true value of the selected Loop impedance, it can measure
the supply local loop impedance.
Front panel user interface is via a 4 line x 20 character LCD screen and user controls are
simple and intuitive using 7 buttons.
A remote interface via RS-232 is available to allow PC control of the 5030. The 5030 can be
controlled via Time Electronics EasyCal software to automate the calibration process. This
provides increased speed of calibration and consistency of results. Produce traceable
calibration certificates and test reports for quality standards with additional uncertainty
information for ISO 17025 conformance.

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1.2 Specifications
1.2.1 Technical Specifications
Loop
Function Range / Values Resolution Accuracy
Loop Impedance Resistor
Values
1800, 330.0, 180.0, 33.00, 18.00, 3.300, 1.800,
0.330, 0.150, 0.050 Ω 4 digit ± 0.5 % of displayed value ± 30 mΩ
Local Loop Compensation 0 to 9.999 Ω 0.001 Ω ± 0.5 % of value ± 30 mΩ
Test Current 30 A max (200 ms) / 50 W max – –
RCD
Function Range / Values Resolution Accuracy
Trip Time 10 to 2000 ms 10 ms ± 0.5 ms
Current 6.000, 10.00, 30.00, 100.0, 300.0, 500.0, 1000 mA 4 digit ± 0.5 % of reading
± 1 % with x5 multiplier
Current Multipliers x0.5, x1, x2, x5 – –
Maximum Current 2500 mA – –
Waveforms AC, DC & half wave rectified – –
Phase Detection 0° or 180° – –
Pre Trigger Delay 0 to 2000 ms 10 ms –
Pre Trigger Threshold 0 to 100 % of nominal current 1 % –
Insulation
Function Range / Values Resolution Accuracy
Resistance
1 MΩ to 2000 MΩ 1 MΩ 1 % of value
50 kΩ to 1990 kΩ 50 kΩ 1 % of value
Test Voltage Measurement
@ 0.5 mA or 1.0 mA Load
50.0 to 99.9 V DC 0.1 V 1 % of reading
100 to 1200 V DC 1 V 1 % of reading

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Continuity
Function Range / Values Resolution Accuracy
Resistance
0.1 Ω to 100.0 Ω 0.1 Ω 1 % of value + 20 mΩ
250 Ω, 500 Ω, 1.00 kΩ, 2.50 kΩ, 5.00 kΩ & 10.0 kΩ 3 digit 1 % of value
Test Voltage Measurement
(input resistance 10 MΩ) 0.0 to 50.0 V DC 0.01 V 0.5 % of range
Test Current Measurement
(between 1 Ω and 2 Ω) 0 to 400 mA DC 0.1 mA 0.5 % of range
Power Dissipation 1 watt maximum – –
Voltage
Function Range Resolution Accuracy
Line Voltage Measurement 200.0 to 260.0 V RMS 0.1 V 0.5 % of reading
Line Frequency Measurement 45.00 to 65.00 Hz 0.01 Hz 0.1 % of reading
1.2.2 General Specifications
Warm up.............................................. 30 minutes to full accuracy.
Settling time .......................................Less than 5 seconds.
Standard interfaces............................RS-232 and USB.
Temperature performance.................Operating: 10 to 35 °C, Full spec: 23 °C ± 5 °C, Storage: -10 °C to 50 °C.
Operating humidity/altitude ..............< 80 % non condensing / Altitude: 0 to 3 km.
Non operating altitude: 3 to 12 km.
Line power .......................................... 220 to 240 V AC 50 Hz.
100 to 120 V AC 60 Hz (specify on order).
Power consumption 200 W maximum.
Dimensions / Weight.......................... W 430 x H 155 x D 255 mm / Weight: 8 kg.
Supplied with...................................... User manual, RS-232 cable, USB adaptor/cable.
1.2.3 Ordering Information
5030 .....................................................Electrical Tester Calibrator
C201 ....................................................Traceable calibration certificate (Factory)
C137 ....................................................Accredited calibration certificate (ISO 17025)
ECFLA.................................................EasyCal Calibration Software

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1.3 Important Information
Safety Warnings
Observe all warnings before operating the 5030:
The 5030 is a class I Instrument with a metal case connected to Supply
Protective Earth.
The supply Live and Neutral and Protective Earth wiring must be checked
before connecting the 5030.
The 5030 must only be connected via the heavy duty lead supplied with
the instrument.
Only double insulated testers may be connected to the front panel socket
of the 5030.
The mains test socket and insulation/continuity terminals have an LED
above. This indicates which connection to use for the test as well as
indicates that the mains test socket is energized (live).
This instrument is to be serviced by trained personnel only.
Disconnect mains supply before removing cover or replacing fuses.
For operations involving removal of the 5030’s cover, users should be
aware that certain sections of the circuitry carry high voltages, which are
hazardous. Very high currents causing burns can also be generated if
certain terminals are inadvertently shorted.
Additionally note that when a device (such as a Multifunction Electrical Tester) is to be tested
or calibrated, it is referred to as the UUT (Unit Under Test) in this manual. The UUT should
be connected to the front panel mains test socket or insulation/continuity terminals via its
supplied test leads. This will ensure that the leads used with the UUT are tested and
calibrated at the same time. It may be necessary to connect the UUT to the mains test
socket via an adapter suitable for calibration.

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1.4 Installation
1.4.1 Positioning the Instrument
Benchtop Use
The 5030 should always be positioned on a flat, firm surface. The instrument base is fitted
with four feet. The front feet have tilt legs to angle the instrument upwards for ergonomic
front panel operation.
•A 10 cm area of free space is recommended at the rear of the instrument.
•Do not obstruct the fan inlet on the rear of the instrument.
•Do not obstruct any exhaust outlets on the bottom of the instrument.
•Do not place objects or materials under the instrument.
Cleaning
When cleaning the 5030 use an alcohol-free wipe such as a ‘durable screenclean 50’.
Packaging
The 5030 is supplied in a carton with protective inserts. Retain the shipping box and internal
packaging for future use. If the unit is returned to Time Electronics for calibration, please use
this original packaging to avoid possible damage in transit.

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1.4.2 Mains (Line) Power Supply
A single phase mains supply is required. The supply must come from a mains power socket
rated for at least 10A on a permanent spur or ring/radial circuit.
Extension leads or distribution boards must not be used to connect the instrument to the
supply.
The supply circuit may be protected by a RCD of 30 mA or greater rating as all test currents
flow in the live – neutral circuit.
The 5030 must only be connected via the heavy duty lead supplied with the instrument. Note
that the plug on the mains lead will be as specified on order (regional type required).
5030 mains input Heavy duty power lead Connector type on lead
1.4.3 Rear Panel
Cooling fan
Model and serial
number label
RS-232 remote
interface
Fuses
Mains
supply
On/Off mains
power switch
Timing signal port
Only used for calibration

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2Controls
The 5030 front panel provides user control is via a central navigation keypad. This is used to
scroll through menus, select functions and settings. Measurements and settings are shown
on the large clear LCD display.
Note: The 5030 can be fitted with a number of regional type mains sockets. This must be specified on order.
4x20 LCD display
Mains test socket
Menu navigation and
BACK,OK, ENTER
buttons
Insulation/Continuity
terminals

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3Operation
3.1 Turning the unit On/Off
To Turn On
Turn the mains power switch at the rear panel of the instrument to ON (I).
The front panel display show a startup screen with the software version for 3 seconds:
Time Electronics |
5030 ETC |
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v1.01|
The incoming mains supply voltage between N (neutral) and PE (protective earth) is
measured. If this exceeds a level of 25Vrms a warning is displayed:
|
! Check Supply !|
N to PE over 25v |
|
Turn OFF and correct the problem before continuing.
If the above test is passed, the first item in the Function menu will be displayed.
Select Function : |
> 1.Voltage <
2.Loop |
3.RCD |
To Turn off
Turn the mains power switch on the rear panel of the instrument to OFF (O). The
instrument may be switched off at any time without damage.

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3.2 User Interface
The 5030 user interface is via menus on the front panel LCD display and navigation using
the 7 push buttons.
The buttons and their use are:
BACK
Go back a level in the menu structure
Exit a test in progress
Cancel any value entry
▲ and ▼
Move the cursor up or down through a menu list.
Decrement or Increment a digit in value entry.
◄and ►
Decrement or Increment a menu choice currently selected in the
menu list.
Move the cursor to left or right to select a digit in value entry.
OK
Go forward one level in the menu structure.
Start value entry mode and confirm (store) a value in value entry
mode.
ENTER Start any function which involves an active measurement or starts an
output.

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3.3 Function Menu
Select Function : |
> 1.Voltage <
2.Loop |
3.RCD |
On startup the top level of the user interface menu structure will be displayed, this is the
Function menu. The top left of the display will always indicate what function the user
interface is currently in. Menu selection is indicated by a menu cursor on the left and right
hand side of the display.
The ▲ & ▼ buttons to move the menu cursor up and down the list to highlight a menu item.
Press OK to confirm selection of the menu item.
The functions available in the Function menu are:
1. Voltage
2. Loop
3. RCD
4. Insulation
5. Continuity
6. Setup
When the 5030 is displaying the Function menu, the mains test socket is not live. Any UUT
to be tested or calibrated can be connected safely, switched on and any setup required
preparing for calibration.
Menu Cursor Menu Cursor
Current function
indication

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3.4 Voltage Function
On selection of the Voltage function from the Function menu, the display will show:
Voltage Test: READY
Push ‘Enter’ to |
start test |
|
1. The UUT should be connected to the front panel mains test socket and ready to measure
applied mains voltage.
2. The test status shows “READY” this indicates that the 5030 has is ready to perform a test.
The user can start the test by pressing ENTER. Note the voltage function does not have any
menu items to select.
3. The front panel mains test socket will be energized. When enabling the socket the UUT
will be checked for a fault between L (Live) and PE (Protective Earth). (see 3.4.1 – UUT
Fault condition)
4. If no fault is detected, the UUT will be powered and the display will show the mains test
socket voltage and frequency. This measurement is updated once per second (1Hz reading
rate).
Voltage Test: ON
Voltage:230.8 Vrms |
Freq:50.04 Hz |
|
5. The UUT can now be set to measure the supply voltage and frequency and compared
with the supply measurement on the 5030.
6. Press the BACK button to switch off the socket output and return to the Voltage function.
Pressing BACK again will return to the Function menu.
Engineers Note: The Voltage function is very useful for powering up RCD testers that are powered from the
mains. This allows you to check all the buttons on the UUT are working as well as any neon indicators without
tripping an RCD in the building.
Test status:
Ready to start test
Voltage function
indication
Test status: Output active
Mains test socket output
voltage and frequency

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3.4.1 UUT Fault condition
In Voltage, Loop and RCD functions when the front panel mains socket is energized the
5030 checks for excessive current flow from L (Live) to PE (Protective Earth).
This is a typical failure mode for an Electrical Tester and is commonly caused by a short
circuit in a control thyristor.
If this excess current is detected the output voltage on the mains test socket is immediately
disconnected and the display will show:
Voltage Test: ERROR
! Unit Under Test !
L-N Fault |
|
The UUT should be disconnected, inspected and if necessary repaired before any more
testing should be continued.
To return back to the previous function press the BACK button.
Test status:
Test error

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3.5 Loop Function
The 5030 can replicate loop impedances at a total of 10 test points for verification of both
high and low current Loop Testers.
The test point is made up of the sum of the mains supply local loop impedance and a loop
test resistor within the 5030. Before the test output is started the display shows the two
parts of this sum. When the test is started, the two figures are summed so that the total can
be compared with a reading on the UUT. In addition the mains voltage supplied to the UUT
is measured so that a prospective short circuit current (PSCC) figure can be displayed for
comparison with the UUT.
When the UUT performs a loop measurement, the connection should be via L (Live) and PE
(Protective Earth) of the mains test socket. Internally in the 5030 the UUT test current is
routed to the mains supply L (Live) and N (Neutral) so that the loop measurement will not trip
an RCD that may be present on the line supply.
The displayed value of local loop impedance will vary depending on the measured supply
local loop impedance to the 5030.
During calibration of the 5030, the loop test resistors are accurately measured and stored so
that a calibrated value can be displayed. Because of this it is possible for the loop test
setting points to be different following a calibration adjustment of the 5030, as well as one
5030 displaying different values from another.
3.5.1 Measuring the local loop
When the 5030 performs a loop test, the test point contains some impedance from the
supply local loop. This means that a precision measurement of the supply local loop
impedance between L (Live) and N (Neutral) is required.
To perform this measurement the 5030 briefly connects a 10 Amp load across the mains
supply. During this procedure if there is a significant dip or spike disturbance in the mains
supply the calculated result will not be valid and a message is shown.
It is recommended that the local loop impedance is measured on the following routine:
•At least once a week if used most days of the week.
•Before use if used less than weekly.
•Any time after the 5030 has been moved to a different mains supply socket.
•Any time after maintenance work has been carried out on the 5030 mains supply
cabling or building supply.
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To measure the supply local loop:
1. Select the Loop function from the function menu.
2. Press the ▼ button to select menu item 2. “Meas Loc Loop”
Loop Tests: READY
0.379 R |
1.Loop Test -+ |
> 2.Meas Loc Loop <
3. Disconnect any UUT from the front panel mains test socket.
4. Press ENTER to start the local loop measurement.
Loop Tests: FINISH
Local:0.426 R |
|
|
5. If the measurement has completed successfully, the output status will show “FINISH” and
the new local loop value has been stored and is displayed. Press BACK to return to the
Loop function menu.
6. If there was a mains disturbance during the local loop measurement the test status will
indicate an error:
Loop Tests: ERROR
! Line supply !
! disturbance !
|
7. Press BACK to return to the Loop function menu, the local loop value will revert to the
previously stored value.
Test status: Ready
to start
Loop function
indication
Stored Local Loop
Impedance
Measure Local Loop
selected
Test status:
Successfully finished
New local loop
impedance value
Test Status:
Test error

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3.5.2 Performing a Loop test
To perform a loop test on a UUT select the Loop function from the function menu, the
display will show:
Loop Tests: READY
[0.379] + 0.100 R |
> 1.Loop Test -+ <
2.Meas Loc Loop |
1. When menu item “1. Loop Test -+” is selected press ◄and ► to increment or decrement
through the 10 test point steps. As the steps are selected the new loop test resistance is
displayed.
2. Connect the UUT to the front panel mains test socket and ensure it is switched to a loop
impedance (Zs) mode.
3. Press the ENTER button, the mains test socket is energized. Any excess current from L
to PE at this point will be indicated by an “ERROR” test status. (See 3.4.1 – UUT Fault
condition)
Loop Tests: ON
Zs:0.479 R |
PSCC:481 A |
|
4. On the UUT press the test button to start a loop measurement. Some Electrical Testers
will auto-start measurement after detecting the mains voltage has been applied.
5. Compare the UUT measured Loop impedance (Zs) with the value displayed on 5030.
The PSCC value is updated by measurements of the mains voltage once every second
(1 Hz reading rate).
6. Press BACK to switch off the mains socket output and return to the Loop function menu.
Test status: Ready
to start test
Loop function
indication
Loop test
resistance setting
Stored local loop
measurement
Loop Test selected
Test Status:
Output active
Mains socket output
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3.6 RCD Function
The 5030 can simulate an RCD to allow verification and calibration of RCD testers via two
modes, RCD Time mode and RCD Current mode.
When performing RCD tests there are a number of test parameters that need to be set to
match the UUT. These parameters are Trip time (in RCD Time mode), Trip current, Current
multiplier and Waveform type. Additionally some RCD testers will need specific threshold
and delay settings. All of these parameters are available for the user to change in the RCD
function menu.
3.6.1 Simulating an RCD trip time (RCD Time mode)
RCD Tests: READY
30mAx1 10mS |
> 1.Trip Time <
2.Trip Current |
1. Trip Time: Move the menu cursor to highlight “1. Trip Time”. Press ◄and ► to
decrement and increment the trip time. It is also possible to press the OK button and enter a
user defined value.
Note: By pressing ◄ to decrement the trip time to the minimum the display will show
“Current”, this puts the RCD function into RCD Current mode, when a time is shown the
RCD function is in RCD Time mode.
In RCD Time mode, pre-defined trip times available are:
10 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 300 500 1000 1500mS
2. Trip Current: Move the menu cursor down to highlight “2. Trip Current”. Press ◄and ►
to decrement and increment the trip current.
Trip current points available are:
6 10 20 30 100 300 500 1000mA
3. Current Multiplier: Move the menu cursor down to highlight “3. I Multiplier”. Press ◄
and ► to decrement and increment the trip current multiplier.
Current multipliers available are:
x1 x2 x5
Note:x5 multiplier only for trip currents up to and including 500mA.
RCD waveform type
Simulated RCD trip time
Test status: Ready
to start test
RCD function
indication
RCD trip current and
multiplier

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4. Waveform type: Move the menu cursor down to highlight “4.Waveform Type”.
Press ◄and ► to change through three different waveform types simulated.
These are:
AC
Half Wave (or DC with ripple)
Smooth DC
5. Press the ENTER button, the mains test socket is energized.Any excess current from L
to PE at this point will be indicated by an “ERROR” test status. (See 3.4.1 – UUT Fault
condition). If no fault is detected, the UUT will be powered and the display will show:
RCD Tests: ON
Start RCD test |
On UUT |
|
6. The operator should now conduct the RCD test on the UUT. When the UUT applies a test
trip current greater than the Threshold setting, the 5030 will trigger to simulate an RCD. The
5030 will indicate the test is finished by changing the test status and also indicate the
detected phase of the trip current, either 0° or 180°.
RCD Tests: FINISH
Phase: 0° |
|
|
7. Press BACK to return to the RCD function menu.
Test Status:
Output active
Test Status:
Test finished