Operation Manual

6 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH
Contents Page Contents Page
1 Applications ...............................................................................7
2 Safety Features and Precautions ..............................................8
3 Initial Start-Up ...........................................................................9
3.1 Battery test ......................................................................................9
3.2 Installing or Replacing Batteries .....................................................9
3.3 Query and Set Device Parameters – SETUP Function ...................10
3.3.1 Paths to the Various Parameters ...............................................................10
3.3.2 Querying Parameters – InFo Menu (as moving letters) ..............................11
3.3.3 Entering Parameters – SEt Menu ...............................................................11
3.3.4 Default Settings .........................................................................................13
4 General Operation ....................................................................14
4.1 Switching On, Monitoring and Switching Off ................................14
4.2 Measured Value Display ................................................................15
5 Measuring Insulation Resistance – R
iso
/R
ins
Function ............16
5.1 Connection ....................................................................................16
5.2 Performing the Measurement .......................................................16
5.3 Ending the Measurement ..............................................................17
6 Measuring Direct, Alternating and Pulsating Voltage – V Function .....18
7 Measuring Resistance – k
Ω / Ω Function (METRISO BASE/TECH) .......19
8 Measuring Low-Value Resistance (up to 10 Ohm) – R
LO
Function 20
8.1 Measurement with Automatic Polarity Reversal – AUTO Function ........... 21
8.2 Measurement with Manual Polarity Reversal – MAN Function .....22
8.3 Taking Measurement Cables and Extension Cables into Account (up
to 10 Ohm) – ZERO Function (Roffset) ...........................................23
9 Test Resistor for Insulation Measurement for Checking the
Insulation Measuring Instrument ............................................ 23
10 Characteristic Values .............................................................. 24
11
List of Abbreviations and their Meanings ..................................... 28
12 Maintenance ........................................................................... 28
12.1 Battery and Rechargeable Battery Operation ................................28
12.2 Fuses .............................................................................................29
12.2.1Fuse Link – FUSE Message ........................................................................ 29
12.2.2Electronic Fuse
.....................................................................................................30
12.3 Housing .........................................................................................30
13 Recalibration ........................................................................... 30
14 Appendix ................................................................................. 31
14.1 Sample Connection Layouts for Insulation Resistance Measurement ...... 31
14.2 Attaching the strap to the test instrument ....................................34
14.3 Attaching the Test Probe Holder to the Carrying Strap ................34
14.4 Technical Data for Measurement Cables
(scope of delivery: KS17-4 safety cable set) .................................35
14.5 Optional Accessories (not included) ..............................................36
14.5.1 Application Test Probe for Remote Triggering (Option Z550A) ................................ 36
15 Repair and Replacement Parts Service
Calibration Center and Rental Instrument Service ............................. 37
16 Product Support ...................................................................... 37