Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Safety Instructions
- 2 Applications
- 3 Documentation
- 4 Getting Started
- 5 The Instrument
- 6 Operating and Display Elements
- 7 Operation
- 8 Instrument Settings
- 9 Database
- 10 General Information on Measurements
- 10.1 Using Cable Sets and Test Probes
- 10.2 Test Plug – Changing Inserts
- 10.3 Connecting the Instrument
- 10.4 Automatic Settings, Monitoring and Shutdown
- 10.5 Measured Value Display and Memory
- 10.6 Help Function
- 10.7 Setting Parameters or Limit Values using RCD Measurement as an Example
- 10.8 Freely Selectable Parameter Settings or Limit Values
- 10.9 2-Pole Measurement with Rapid or Semiautomatic Polarity Reversal
- 11 Measuring Voltage and Frequency
- 12 Testing RCDs
- 12.1 Measuring Touch Voltage (with reference to nominal residual current) with ⅓ Nominal Residual Current and Tripping Test with Nominal Residual Current
- 12.2 Special Tests for Systems and RCDs
- 12.2.1 Testing Systems and RCCBs with Rising Residual Current (AC) for Type AC, A/F, B/B+ and EV/MI RCDs (PROFITEST MTECH+, PROFITEST MXTRA only)
- 12.2.2 Testing Systems and RCCBs with Rising Residual Current (AC) for Type B/B+ and EV/MI RCDs (PROFITEST MTECH+PROFITEST MXTRA)
- 12.2.3 Testing RCCBS with 5 × IDN
- 12.2.4 Testing of RCCBs which are Suitable for Pulsating DC Residual Current
- 12.3 Testing of Special RCDs
- 12.4 Testing Residual Current Circuit Breakers in TN-S Systems
- 12.5 Testing of RCD Protection in IT Systems with High Cable Capacitance (e.g. In Norway)
- 12.6 Testing of 6 mA Residual Current Devices RDC-DD/RCMB (RDC-DD: PROFITEST MXTRA and PROFITEST MTECH+ only)
- 13 Testing of Breaking Requirements for Overcurrent Protective Devices, Measurement of Loop Impedance and Determination of Short-Circuit Current (ZL-PE and ISC Functions)
- 14 Measuring Supply Impedance (ZL-N Function)
- 15 Earthing Resistance Measurement (Function RE)
- 15.1 Earthing Resistance Measurement – Mains Powered
- 15.2 Earthing Resistance Measurement – Battery Powered, “Battery Mode” (PROFITEST MPRO & PROFITEST MXTRA only)
- 15.3 Earthing Resistance, Mains Powered – 2-Pole Measurement with 2-Pole Adapter or Country-Specific Plug (Schuko) without Probe
- 15.4 Earthing Resistance Measurement. Mains Powered – 3-Pole Measurement: 2-Pole Adapter with Probe
- 15.5 Earthing Resistance Measurement, Mains Powered – Measuring Earth Electrode Potential (UE Function)
- 15.6 Earthing Resistance Measurement, Mains Powered – Selective Earthing Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp Sensor as Accessory
- 15.7 Earthing Resistance Measurement, Battery Powered, “Battery Mode” – 3-Pole (PROFITEST MPRO & PROFITEST MXTRA only)
- 15.8 Earthing Resistance Measurement, Battery Powered, “Battery Mode” – 4-Pole (PROFITEST MPRO & PROFITEST MXTRA only)
- 15.9 Earthing Resistance Measurement, Battery Powered, “Battery Mode” – Selective (4-pole) with Current Clamp Sensor and PRO-RE Measuring Adapter as Accessory (PROFITEST MPRO & PROFITEST MXTRA only)
- 15.10 Earthing Resistance Measurement, Battery Powered, “Battery Mode” – Ground Loop Measurement (with current clamp sensor and transformer, and pro-re measuring adapter as accessory) (PROFITEST MPRO & PROFITEST MXTRA only)
- 15.11 Earthing Resistance Measurement, Battery Powered, “Battery Mode” – Measurement of Soil Resistivity rE (PROFITEST MPRO & PROFITEST MXTRA only)
- 16 Measurement of Insulation Resistance
- 17 Measuring Low-Value Resistance of up to 200 W (Protective Conductor and Equipotential Bonding Conductor)
- 18 Measurement with Accessory Sensors
- 19 Special Functions – EXTRA Switch Position
- 19.1 Voltage Drop Measurement (at ZLN) – DU Function
- 19.2 Measuring the Impedance of Insulating Floors and Walls (standing surface insulation impedance) – ZST Function
- 19.3 Testing Meter Startup with Earthing Contact Plug – kWh Function
- 19.4 Leakage Current Measurement with PRO-AB Leakage Current Adapter as Accessory – IL Function (PROFITEST MXTRA only)
- 19.5 Testing Insulation Monitoring Devices – IMD Function (PROFITEST MXTRA only)
- 19.6 Residual Voltage Test – Ures Function (PROFITEST MXTRA only)
- 19.7 Intelligent Ramp – ta+ID Function (PROFITEST MXTRA only)
- 19.8 Testing Residual Current Monitors – RCM Function ( PROFITEST MXTRA only)
- 19.9 Checking the Operating Statuses of Electric Vehicles at Charging Stations per IEC 61851 ((PROFITEST MTECH+ & PROFITEST MXTRA)
- 19.10 PRCD – Test Sequences for Documenting Fault Simulations at PRCDs with the PROFITEST PRCD Adapter (PROFITEST MXTRA only)
- 20 Test Sequences (Automatic Test Sequences) – AUTO Function
- 21 Maintenance
- 22 Contact, Support and Service
- 23 CE Declaration
- 24 Disposal and Environmental Protection
- 25 Appendix
- 25.1 Tables for Determining Maximum and Minimum Display Values in Consideration of the Instrument’s Maximum Measuring and Intrinsic Uncertainties
- 25.2 At which values should/must an RCD actually be tripped? Requirements for Residual Current Devices (RCD)
- 25.3 Testing Electrical Machines per DIN EN 60 204 – Applications, Limit Values
- 25.4 Periodic Testing per DGUV V 3 (previously BGV A3) – Limit Values for Electrical Systems and Operating Equipment
- 25.5 Bibliography
- 25.6 Internet Addresses for Additional Information
84 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH
19.3 Testing Meter Startup with Earthing Contact Plug
– kWh Function
Energy consumption meters can be tested for correct startup with
this function.
Connection L – N
Earthing Contact Plug
Start Measurement
The meter is tested with
the help of an internal load resistor and a test current of approxi-
mately 250 mA. After pressing the Start key, test power is dis-
played and the meter can be tested for proper startup within a
period of 5 seconds. The “RUN” pictograph is displayed.
TN systems: All 3 phase conductors must be tested against N,
one after the other.
In other types of systems, all phase conductors (active conduc-
tors) must be tested against one another.
Note
If minimum power is not reached, the test is either not
started or aborted.
Evaluate Measured Value
The measured value has to be evaluated after measurement has
been completed:
In the event that “NOT OK” is selected, an error is indicated by the
UL/RL LED which lights up red.
The measured value cannot be saved to memory and included in
the test report until it has been evaluated.
Save measured value
Special Case
Startup of energy consumption meters which are connected
between L and L or L and N can be tested with this function.
Connection L – L
2-Pole Adapter
Note
If an earthing contact outlet is not available, you can use
the 2-pole adapter. N must be contacted with the PE test
probe (L2), and then measurement must be started.
If PE is contacted with the PE test probe (L2) during the
meter startup test, approximately 250 mA flow through
the protective conductor and any upstream RCD is
tripped.
OK
NOT OK