Operating Instructions SECUTESTBASE, BASE10 and XTRA Test Instruments for Measuring the Electrical Safety of Devices per VDE 0701-0702, IEC 62353 and IEC 60974-4 3-349-752-03 2/2.
Symbol display for devices connected to the USB master interface: – For keyboard – For scanner – For printer – For USB stick ! Lightning symbol: mains to test socket test probe Standard Controls White identified and fused high current path Connection for service plug only LCD panel ! Fixed Function Keys Softkeys PRINT: Print via USB ESC: Seq. A1 ...
Overview of Features Included with SECUTEST BASE, BASE10 and XTRA Test Instruments Switch Meas. Measuring Function Setting, Variant Test Current/Voltage Descrip.
Contents Page Page 1 Application ....................................................................... 5 9 Special Functions – EXTRA ............................................ 39 1.1 1.2 1.3 Table: Types of DUTs – Tests – Standards .....................................5 Table: Single Measurements and Regulations .................................5 List of Available Test Instrument Variants ........................................6 10 Test Sequences ..............................................
1.1 Table: Types of DUTs – Tests – Standards 1.
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2 Safety Features and Precautions SECUTEST BASE, SECUTEST BASE10 and SECUTEST XTRA test instruments fulfill all requirements of applicable European and national EC directives. We confirm this with the CE mark. The relevant declaration of conformity can be obtained from GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH.
3 3.1 General Operation Measured Value Display The following items appear at the display panel: • The selected measuring function or standard • Measurement values with abbreviations and units of measure • Setting parameters such as type of connection and measurement type • Symbols for softkey operation • Wiring diagrams, notes regarding the test sequence and error messages 3.5 Note We are unable to offer any guarantees regarding the use of printers other than those listed in the appendix.
4 Initial Start-Up 4.1 Connecting the Test Instrument to the Mains 4.2 ➭ See section 12 for nominal mains values (nominal ranges of use). ➭ Connect the test instrument to the mains cable via its inlet plug and insert the mains plug into an electrical outlet. The function selector switch can be set to any position.
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Setup 2/3 > Culture Manual selection for language and keyboard layout Page 2/2: Info on date format, decimal separator PRINT ESC Select language for user interface HELP Keyboard layout (QWERTZ ...
5 Database 5.1 Creating Test Structures, General ! A complete test structure with data regarding customers and devices under test be created in the test instrument. This structure makes it possible to assign single measurements or test sequences to devices under test belonging to various customers. Manual single measurements can be grouped together into a socalled “manual sequence”.
Overview of Keyboard Entries Switch between keys and display panel Exit entry function without saving PRINT ESC Delete chars. from right Display Field Switch between upper/ lowercase, and symbols Scroll up HELP Scroll right Scroll down MEM Scroll left Transfer char.
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5.4.1 General Procedure for Creating Test Structures 5.4.3 Backing Up and Restoring the Database After selection with the MEM key, all setting options for the creation of a tree structure are made available on three menu pages (1/3, 2/3 and 3/3). The tree structure consists of structure elements, referred to below as objects. Any database created in the test instrument (structure and measurement data) can be transmitted to a PC via the USB port and saved with the help of ETC software.
6 Connecting the Device Under Test ➭ Connect the DUT in accordance with the schematic diagrams included in the online help function.
6.6 Connection Tests Conducted by the Test Instrument The following measurements are performed automatically when the DUT is connected to the test instrument.
8 Single Measurements 8.1 • General The desired measurement is selected with the help of the green pointer on the rotary switch and the green semicircle. The respective measurement is configured with the help of the softkeys. The parameter settings can be accessed by pressing the softkey with the symbol shown at the right. No limit values can be specified for single measurements, and thus there’s no evaluation.
Meaning of Symbols in the User Interface – Single Measurements Sym- Softkey Variants, Single Measurements bol Set parameters Accept changed parameters, acknowledge memory location Acknowledge messages during tests/measurements or resume test sequence Abort measurement Direct selection key for selecting the measurement type Ip U+ U– Currently selected polarity: “L-N” Press key to change polarity Currently selected polarity: “N-L” Press key to change polarity Direct selection key for selecting test current
8.3 Measuring Protective Conductor Resistance – RPE Schematic Diagram Protection Class I Devices, Special Case: Permanently Installed DUTs RPE Switch Meas. Measuring Function Setting Variant Single measurements, rotary switch level: green Measurements at voltage-free objects RPE Protective conductor resistance RPE Ip 1 Test current (200 mA) SECUTEST BASE10/XTRA: 10 A 1 10 A RPE measurements are only possible with line voltages of 115/230 V and line frequencies of 50/60 Hz.
Test Sequence with Connection to the Test Socket ➭ Set the rotary switch to the RPE position. ➭ Select measurement type or connection type, and test current. After pressing the Ip key, you have direct access to the test current parameters: each time this key is pressed, the setpoint value shown in the measuring window is switched to the next value. ➭ Connect the DUT to the test socket. ➭ Start the test: press the START/STOP key.
8.4 Insulation Resistance Measurement – RISO Protection Class I Devices with Terminals for Application Parts RISO Switch Meas. Measuring functions Setting Variant Single measurements, rotary switch level: green Measurements at voltage-free objects Insulation resistance RINS RISO PC1 PC2 UINS Test voltage Figure 4/7: Insulation resistance is measured between protective conductor terminal PE and external, short-circuited application parts which can be contacted with test probe P1.
Special Case: Permanently Installed Protection Class I Devices ! Attention! Deactivate the electrical system which supplies power to the device under test before connecting the test instrument! ➭ Remove the mains fuses from the device under test and disconnect neutral conductor N inside the device under test. ➭ Connect test probe P1 to phase conductor L at the device under test in order to measure insulation resistance. ➭ Set the rotary switch to the RISO position.
Measuring Leakage Current 8.5.1 Protective Conductor Current – IPE Attention! Measurement with DUT Connected to Line Voltage It’s absolutely essential to assure that the device under test is operated with line voltage during performance of leakage current measurements with the direct or differential current method. Exposed conductive parts may conduct dangerous contact touch during testing, and may not under any circumstances be touched. (Mains power is disconnected if leakage current exceeds approx.
Direct Measuring Method: DUT mains plug connected to the test socket Setting Measuring Parameters for IPE Measuring Parameter Measurement type Meaning Direct Differential Alternative Direct measuring method (via test socket) Differential current measurement Equivalent leakage current measuring method Polarity – for direct and differential measurement type only L/N or N/L Selection of test voltage polarity U(set) – for alternative measurement type only 110 V, 115 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V Selection of l
Test Sequence for Direct Measuring Method Test Sequence with Differential Current Method ➭ Set the rotary switch to the IPE position. ➭ Select the Direct measurement type: – By setting the parameters or – Directly by pressing the key shown at the right ➭ Connect the DUT’s mains plug (protection class I) to the test instrument’s test socket (see figure 1/4). ➭ Make sure that the device under test is switched off. ➭ Start the test: press the START/STOP key. ➭ Switch the device under test on.
Test Sequence for Alternative Measuring Method ➭ Set the rotary switch to the IPE position. ➭ Select the Alternative measurement type: – By setting the parameters or – Via the MA key ➭ Set the Up(set) and frequency parameters. ➭ Connect the DUT’s mains plug (protection class I) to the test instrument’s test socket (see figure 4/4). ➭ Start the test: press the START/STOP key. ➭ Switch the device under test on. ➭ The measured values are displayed.
8.6 Touch Current – IB Differential Current Method: DUT Mains Plug Connected to Test Socket, Test Probe P1 to P1 Terminals IB Switch Meas. Measuring Function Setting Variant Single measurements, rotary switch level: green Measurements at DUTs with line voltage IT Touch current, TRMS IC Direct Diff. Alt. IT~ IT= ULN AC component DC component Test voltage Application Make sure that the contacted parts are not grounded. Figure 2/4: The DUT (PC2) is operated with line voltage.
Setting Measuring Parameters Measuring Parameter Measurement type Meaning Direct Differential Alternative Permanent connection Direct measuring method (via test socket) Differential current measurement Equivalent leakage current measuring method Permanently installed DUT Polarity – for direct and differential measurement type only L/N or N/L Selection of test voltage polarity U(set) – for alternative measurement type only 110 V, 115 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V Selection of line voltage as test voltage ➭
8.6.1 Device Leakage Current – IG Differential Current Measurement DUT Mains Plug Connected to Test Socket Test Probe P1 to P1 Terminals IG Switch Meas. Measuring Function Setting Variant Single measurements, rotary switch level: green Measurements at DUTs with line voltage IE Device leakage current, TRMS IG Direct Diff. Alt. IE~ IE= ULN AC component DC component Test voltage Figure 2/5: The DUT (PC1) is operated with line voltage.
Test Sequence ➭ Set the rotary switch to the IG position. ➭ Connect the DUT in accordance with the selected measuring method. ➭ Set the parameters: Select the Direct, Differential or Alternative measurement type. ➭ As an alternative, you can select the measurement type directly using the key shown at the right.
8.6.2 Leakage Current from the Application Part – IA IA Setting Measuring Parameters Measuring Parameter Measurement type Meaning Direct (P1) Direct measuring method (via test socket) with test probe P1 Equivalent leakage current measuring method (via test socket) with test probe P1 Alternative (P1) Phase angle – for direct only (P1) 0 ° or 180 ° Selectable phasing for the internal generator relative to mains phasing Polarity – for direct only (P1) L/N or N/L Switch Meas.
Test Sequence ➭ Set the rotary switch to the IA position. ➭ Connect the DUT in accordance with the selected measuring method. ➭ Set the parameters: Select the Direct or Alternative measurement type: ➭ In the case of direct measurement, measurement must be performed with mains plug polarity in both directions. Select the respective polarity to this end by pressing the NL/LN key. ➭ Start the test: press the START/STOP key.
Test Sequence 8.6.3 Patient Leakage Current – IP IP Switch Meas. Measuring Function Setting Variant Single measurements, rotary switch level: green Measurements at DUTs with line voltage IP Patient leakage current, TRMS IP Direct with I test probe P~ IP= P1 Up AC component DC component Test voltage Definition Patient leakage current is the current which flows to ground or PE from the patient ports at the running device via the patient. The AC and the DC component of the current is measured.
8.7 Test Sequence Probe Voltage – U ➭ Set the rotary switch to the U position. ➭ Connect the DUT’s mains plug to the test instrument’s test socket. ➭ Start the test: press the START/STOP key. U ➭ PE-P1 (with mains): Acknowledge the warning which indicates that line voltage will be connected to the test socket. Switch Meas.
8.8 Measuring Time to Trip for RCDs, Type PRCD – tA Test Sequence ➭ Set the rotary switch to the tA position. ➭ Plug the PRCD into the test socket at the test instrument and connect the test probe to P1. tA ➭ Start the test: press the START/STOP key. ➭ Acknowledge the warning which indicates that line voltage will be connected to the test socket. Switch Meas.
8.9 Function Test – P Test Sequence ! P ! Switch Meas. Measuring functions Setting Variant Single measurements, rotary switch level: green Measurements at DUTs with line voltage P Function test at the test socket I U f P S PF Current between L and N Voltage between L and N Frequency Active power Apparent power Power factor ! Attention! The function test may only be performed after the DUT has successfully passed the safety test.
8.10 Testing Extension Cords – EL1 Test Sequence EL1 Switch Meas. Measuring Function Setting Variant Single measurements, rotary switch level: green Probe measuring functions Extension cord with EL1 adapter EL1 Adapter for single-phase extension cords for testing: – Continuity – Short-circuit – Incorrect polarity (reversed wires) Schematic Diagram ➭ Set the rotary switch to the EL1 position. ➭ Connect the EL1 adapter to the P1 sockets at the test instrument.
9 Special Functions – EXTRA EXTRA Switch Meas. Measuring Function Setting Variant Single measurements, rotary switch level: green Probe measuring functions EXTRA QR code: Scanning the QR code allows you to download and read the current operating instructions from www.gossenmetrawatt.com, for example at a tablet PC.
10 Test Sequences Default State Switch Standard Measuring Connection Setting Type Type Automated test sequences, rotary switch level: orange Preconfigurated (freely selectable) test sequences VDE 0701-0702 passive test socket A1 VDE 0701-0702 active test socket A2 VDE 0701-0702 EDV (active) test socket A3 IEC 62353 (VDE 0751) passive test socket A4 A5 IEC 62353 (VDE 0751) active A6 IEC 60974-4 active A7 IEC 60974-4 active A8 AUTO VDE 0701-0702 ExtCord Freely selectable Freely selectable Seque
Meaning of Symbols in the User Interface – Test Sequence Sym- Softkey Variants, Test Sequence bol Test for Protection Class I Devices Exposed, conductive parts are connected to the protective conductor so that they are not charged with voltage if the basic insulation should fail. Test for Protection Class II Devices These devices are equipped with double insulation or reinforced insulation. Test for Protection Class III Devices These devices are supplied with safety extra-low voltage (SELV).
Sequence Parameters (as from Firmware V1.3.0) 10.3 The sequence parameters of switch positions A1 ... A8 and AUTO allow for the following settings and are the same for all switch positions: • Showing and hiding of selected test steps • Selection of test current for RPE • Measurements with or without polarity reversal • Showing or hiding of test comments ➭ Connect the DUT to the test instrument in accordance with the selected test sequence.
10.6 Executing and Evaluate Test Steps Test Steps with Automatic Evaluation (RINS, IPE) Manual evaluation of visual inspection (Prerequisite: sequence parameter „visual inspection“ has been preset to „on“) ➭ Evaluate the visual inspection. ➭ If you mark even one visual inspection as not passed with the key shown at the right, the sequence is aborted and the test is evaluated as not passed. ➭ Resume the test sequence. The measured value is ascertained automatically within a specified period of time.
Results List Display ➭ Select the desired test step with the scroll keys. ➭ If you want to view details for the selected test step, press the magnifying glass+ key. Consideration of measuring error depends on the setting in the setup menu in the SETUP switch setting: Setup 1/3 > Auto. measurements > Error considered > Yes). Display of Details for Individual Test Steps ➭ The display is returned to the list of test steps by pressing the magnifying glass– key.
11 Warnings, Error Messages and Notes Error messages or notes regarding the individual tests or test sequences are displayed as popups. Differentiation is made amongst 5 types of messages: • • • • • Fatal error Error Warning Note – INFO Question Warning Warnings indicate hazards which, if not avoided, may result in severe injury. Single test: Warnings have to be acknowledged or cleared by pressing the OK key, before the test or the test sequence can be resumed.
12 Characteristic Values Function Test Tests, 62638 (DIN VDE 0701-0702) / IEC 62353 (VDE 0751) Measuring Range Func- Measured Quan/ Resotion tity Nominal Range of lution Use UPROBE tA PRCD Protective conductor resistance RPE Insulation Resistance RINS Leakage current, alternative measurement 2 IPE, IB, IG, IA Leakage current, direct measurement 3 IPE, IB, IG, IA, IP Leakage current, differential current meas. 4 IPE, IB, IG 000 999 m 1 m 1.00 ... 9.99 10 m 10.0 30.
Influencing Quantities and Influence Error Influencing Quantity / Sphere of Influence Designation per DIN VDE 0404 Influence error % rdg. Change of position E1 — Change to test equipment supply voltage E2 2.5 E3 Specified influence error valid starting with temperature changes as of 10 K: Temperature fluctuation 0 ... 40 C 2.5 Amount of current at DUT E4 2.5 Low frequency magnetic fields E5 2.5 DUT impedance E6 2.5 Capacitance during insulation measurement E7 2.
13 Maintenance 13.1 Housing Maintenance No special maintenance is required for the housing. Keep outside surfaces clean. Use a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. Avoid the use of cleansers, abrasives or solvents. 13.2 Testing the Color Display and the Buzzer (self-test parameter) The color display can be tested for failure of individual segments and loss of color components on page 3/3 of the setup menu in the SETUP switch position under the self-test parameter.
13.8 Returns and Environmentally Sound Disposal The instrument is a category 9 product (monitoring and control instrument) in accordance with ElektroG (German electrical and electronic device law). This device is not subject to the RoHS directive. We identify our electrical and electronic devices (as of August 2005) in accordance with WEEE 2002/96/EC and ElektroG using the symbol shown at the right per DIN EN 50419. These devices may not be disposed of with the trash.
14 Appendix The following devices have been tested for use with the test instrument. We are unable to offer any guarantees regarding use with other devices. 14.1 • • 14.2 • • List of Suitable Printers Z721S thermal printer Barcode printer Z721D (as from firmware version V1.3.0) Setting options in switch position SETUP (Setup (2/3) > Printer > Z721D > Printer settings): Paper Size: 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm, 36 mm Coding: Code39, Code128, EAN13 List of Barcode Scanners H.G.L. 500-18 H.G.L.
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