User Manual

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Table Of Contents

1 Scope of Delivery
2 Application
- 2.1 Using Cable Sets and Test Probes
- 2.2 Overview of Included Features
3 Safety Features and Precautions
4 Initial Start-Up
- 4.1 Installing or Replacing the Battery Pack
- 4.2 Switching the Instrument On/Off
- 4.3 (Rechargeable) Battery Test
- 4.4 Charging the Battery Pack in the Tester
- 4.5 Device Settings
5 General Notes
- 5.1 Connecting the Instrument
- 5.2 Automatic Settings, Monitoring and Shut-Off
- 5.3 Measurement Value Display and Memory
- 5.4 Testing Earthing Contact Sockets for Correct Connection
- 5.5 Help Function
- 5.6 Setting Parameters or Limit Values using RCD Measurement as an Example
- 5.7 Freely Selectable Parameter Settings or Limit Values
- 5.8 2-Pole Measurement with Fast or Semiautomatic Polarity Reversal
6 Measuring Voltage and Frequency
- 6.1 Single-Phase Measurement
  - 6.1.1 Voltage Between L and N (UL-N), L and PE (UL-PE) and N and PE (UN-PE) with Country-Specific Measuring Adapter, e.g. SCHUKO
  - 6.1.2 Voltage Between L – PE, N – PE and L – L with 2-Pole Connection
- 6.2 3-Phase Measurement (line-to-line voltage) and Phase Sequence
7 Testing RCDs
- 7.1 Measuring Touch Voltage (with reference to nominal residual current) with 1/3 Nominal Residual Current and Tripping Test with Nominal Residual Current
- 7.2 Special Tests for Systems and RCDs
- 7.3 Testing of Special RCDs
- 7.4 Testing Residual Current Circuit Breakers in TN-S Systems
8 Testing of Breaking Requirements for Overcurrent Protective Devices, Measurement of Loop Impedance and Determination of Short-Circuit Current (functions ZL-PE and IK)
- 8.1 Measurements with Suppression of RCD Tripping
  - 8.1.1 Measurement with Positive Half-Waves
- 8.2 Evaluation of Measured Values
- 8.3 Settings for Calculating Short-Circuit Current – Parameter IK
9 Measuring Line Impedance (ZL-N function)
10 Earthing Resistance Measurement (RE function)
- 10.1 Earth Resistance, Mains Operation – 2-Pole Measurement with KS-PROFITEST INTRO or Country-Specific Measuring Adapter (Schuko)
11 Measurement of Insulation Resistance
- 11.1 General
- 11.2 Special Case: Earth Leakage Resistance (REINS)
12 Measuring Low-Value Resistance up to 200 Ohm (protective conductor and equipotential bonding conductor)
- 12.1 Measurement with Constant Test Current
13 Special Functions – EXTRA Switch Position
- 13.1 Voltage Drop Measurement (at ZLN) – Function DU
14 Database
- 14.1 Creating Distributor Structures, General
- 14.2 Transferring Distributor Structures
- 14.3 Creating a Distributor Structure in the Test Instrument
  - 14.3.1 Creating Structures (example for electrical circuit)
  - 14.3.2 Searching for Structure Elements
- 14.4 Saving Data and Generating Reports
  - 14.4.1 Use of Barcode Scanners and RFID Readers
15 Attaching the Test Probe Holder to the Carrying Strap
16 LED Indications, Mains Connections and Potential Differences
17 Characteristic Values
- 17.1 Technical Data for Measurement Cables and Adapters
18 Maintenance
- 18.1 Firmware Revision and Calibration Information
- 18.2 Rechargeable Battery Operation and Charging
  - 18.2.1 Charging Procedure with the Z502R Charger
- 18.3 Fuses
- 18.4 Housing
19 Appendix
- 19.1 Tables for Determining Maximum or Minimum Display Values in Consideration of Maximum Measuring Uncertainty
- 19.2 At which values should/must an RCD actually be tripped? Requirements for Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
- 19.3 Periodic Testing per DGUV Regulations 3 (formerly BGV A3) – Limit Values for Electrical Systems and Operating Equipment
- 19.4 Optional Accessories (not included)
- 19.5 List of Abbreviations and their Meanings
- 19.6 Keyword Index
- 19.7 Bibliography
  - 19.7.1 Internet Addresses for Additional Information
20 Repair and Replacement Parts Service Calibration Center* and Rental Instrument Service
21 Recalibration
22 Product Support

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L1L3L2

n.c.

Z550A Option

Battery Holder

Battery Compartment Lid

Battery Holder

Contacts

Battery

Contact

Spring

user interface

Batteries, Fuses

Measuring Connections

RS 232

Charger Socket, Interfaces

These connections are located under a protective rubber flap.

a b

Battery

Socket for Z502R charger

Caution!

Make sure no batteries are inserted

before connecting the charger.

The test instrument must remain off

during the charging process.

Fuses

Inserting the Battery Holder (side view)

USB Slave

for Connection to PC

Port for connecting Barcode/RFID reader

Assignment of Keys to Device or Remote Control

Measuring Function At Device Via Remote Control At Device Via Remote Control

Start measurement Tripping test

I∆N

Measuring function Start measurement OFFSET

ZL-PE, ZL-N

RLO, ∆U

RINS

Measurement Key for Measuring

Measuring Point Illumination

Point Illumination

Safety Collar

Test probe

Test Probe with Remote Control, Option Z550A

Optional Z503K

n.c.

Z503L

Compartment

Compartment Lid

Key