MICRO-OHMMETER E N G L I S H User Manual
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1. nnns annua sua 40 FA WANING it 40 7 2 seins 40 7 9 Fuse Replacement cion Rc eaten 40 7 4 Repair and Calibration 41 7 5 Technical and Sales 41 7 6 Limited Warranty cien eta 42 7 1 RepallsS a Re a ed 42 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Receiving Your Shipment Upon receiving your shipment make sure that the contents are consistent with the packing list Notify your distributor of any missing items If the equipment appears to be damaged file a claim immediately with the carrier and notify your distributor at once giving a detailed description of any damage Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim 1 2 Ordering Information Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 200A DataView Software Cat 2129 83 Includes meter and an accessory case supplied with a set of 20 ft Kelvin test leads w C clamp ground lead green with clamp 5 ft USB cable 110V US power cord 15A fuse 5 20 quick start guide and a USB stick supplied with a user manual and DataView software 1 2 1 Accessories Current Probe Model 62922. 222 2 402 21 etn natn ene 22 4 02 Test rrt t eee 22 4 11 Storing Objects in Memory esee 23 4 11 1 Viewing Stored 23 4 11 2 Navigating through an 24 4 12 Checking Memory 25 4 13 Removing Tests and Objects from 26 4 13 1 Erasing a Single Test 26 4 13 2 Erasing an Object eire e 27 4 13 3 Erasing the Entire 27 4 13 4 Memory em 28 5 DATAVIEW SOFTWARE 29 5 1 Installing DataVlew erret eint 29 5 2 Connecting the Instrument to your 33 5 3 Establishing Communication to the Instrument 33 5 4 The Micro Ohmmeter Control 34 5 5 Configuring the 35 5 6 Downloading Stored Tests eese 37 6 5 0 10 0 5 559 5 55694 995559859995999858989889485999888988598859885998 39 7
3. Cat 2129 86 Set of Two 50 ft Color coded Kelvin Leads w C clamp Cat 2129 87 1 2 2 Replacement Parts Ground Lead green w clamp ee Cat 2129 88 Set of Two 20 ft Kelvin Test Leads w C clamp Cat 2129 89 Set of 5 Fuse 15A 250V 5x20mm Slow Blow Cat 2130 00 Cat 2140 46 Power CONG 5000 40 Order Accessories and Replacement Parts Directly Online Check our Storefront at www aemc com for availability Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 5 2 PRODUCT FEATURES 2 1 Description The AEMC Model 6292 is a portable high current micro ohmmeter that incorpo rates optimized filters and protection for measurements in electrical substations The Model 6292 can be used to accurately measure very low contact resistances on high voltage circuit breakers and switches busbars etc with test currents up to 200A It employs the four terminal method Kelvin principle to eliminate errors caused by test leads and their contact resistances Measurement accuracy is guaranteed through a state of the art signal amplification system offset free with high long term stability Resistance readings are shown the alphanumeric display with up to 4 digit resolution It allows measurement of resistances up to 10 with resolution as low as 0 140 Test currents can be adjusted by the op
4. Micro Ohmmeter Model 6292 Configuration Panel T Object name Read from Instrument ACME1 Up to 20 characters Test duration Set Clock Unlimited Timed Duration 5 5 120 seconds perating mode Test current Language BSG 5 Manual 9 English 9 Normal 9 504 French Auto save 1004 Italian On 1504 Spanish Off 2004 Fan Date format Time format Auto gt European DD MM YYYY 12 hour 9 On USA MM DD YYYY 24 hour CE Figure 5 7 This dialog box allows you to configure options for each of the following settings Object Name The name of the test object This name can be up to 20 characters in length Test Duration Determines how long the test will run Selecting Unlimited will run the test until you manually stop it by pressing the STOP button on the instrument Select Limited if you want the test to have a defined end point When you choose this option the Duration field activates so you can enter the number of seconds you want the test to run The minimum is 5 seconds the maximum is 120 seconds Test Current The current to be used when running a test Available settings are 50 100 150 or 200A You can also select MANUAL to use the rotary knob on the instrument to control the current level during the test Date Format Selects the format of dates to be used by the instrument European or USA Time Format Specifies whether the time is to be displayed using a 12 hour AM P
5. 11 In the Select Features window that appears select MicroOhmmeter and any other instrument control panel s that you want to install You can also deselect any Control Panel that you don t need Then click Next NOTE The PDF XChange option must be selected to be able to generate PDF reports from within DataView DataView InstallShield Wizard Select Features DTR Ground Intearity Monitor MicroOhmmeter Models Ground Tester 6240 Installation Tester za Megohmmeter MicroDhmmeter Power Enegy Logger Power Quality Logger Power amp Quality Analyzers Sentinel Data Logger Simple Logger II C PDF XChange Neb Figure 5 3 12 In the Ready to Install the Program window click on Install 13 If the instrument selected for installation requires the use of a USB port a warning box will appear similar to Figure 5 4 Click OK Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 31 F DataView InstallShield Wizard em Do not connect the AEMC USB Instrument or cable until after the installation of the drivers and the DataView software has finished If the AEMC USB Instrument or cable is connected to the computer now then disconnect it from the computer before proceeding Figure 5 4 NOTE The installation of the drivers may take a few moments Windows may even indicate that it is not respondi
6. The LED above the button will be on when this button is selected m Press the appropriate keypad button until the desired letter is displayed A brief pause of around two seconds will advance the cursor and wait for the next character input m Press the SAVE button or give the rotary knob a short press to enter the object name into memory m Pressing ESC will cancel the operation changes will not be saved EDIT OBJECT NAME SWITCH 8471 12 i NOTE Object names are limited to a maximum of 20 characters When you change the object name the number of tests associated with it is set to one This occurs because the new object name represents a new group of tests 4 6 Adjusting the Test Current To adjust the test current go to the main menu select Setup Test then select Test Current A list of available fixed test currents and a MANUAL option will be displayed When you select MANUAL you will set the current during the test by turning the rotary knob Turn the rotary knob clockwise or counter clockwise to navigate the available current level options 50 100 150 or 200A Confirm the choice by pressing the SAVE button or rotary knob To abort the setup press ESC 18 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 4 7 Adjusting the Test Duration To adjust the duration of a test go to the main menu select Setup Test then Test Duration This displays two options Timed sets a specific duration for the test and Unlimited allows th
7. light weight and water resistant case Protected by double insulation terminals and USB isolated from the power supply Applications Test switchgear contact resistance Test circuit breaker contact resistance Test air frame bonding Test rail bonding Test pipeline bonding Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 2 4 Control Features Bae aonn PROBE Intake vents gt Current output terminal Potential terminal Potential terminal P Current output terminal C Ground terminal Current probe connector MICRO OHMMETER MODEL 6292 Figure 2 1 Fuse 10 11 12 13 14 15 Power cord connector Fan Alphanumeric keypad and function buttons Rotary test knob USB communication port ON OFF switch LCD Display 2 5 Current Probe Connector Positive supply for the current probe 9VDc 2 Negative supply for the current probe Gnd 3 Not connected 4 Current probe output signal 5 Current probe output signal Figure 2 2 NOTE The positive supply can supply 80 maximum 8 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 2 6 LCD Display The four line x 20 digit LCD display provides the following information Measurement result and corresponding measuring unit Elapsed time since the measurement started Test current Messages to the operator The display also features
8. Unlimited press the STOP button 20 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 4 9 2 Both Sides Grounded BSG Mode To run a test in BSG mode you must use the Model MR6292 current probe which is rated for 40A or lower In BSG mode the instrument will display the screen below R 100 0u0 It 142A Ig 8 0A DURATION 015 060s 10 20 13 03 25 PM The data displayed on the screen basically the same as in NORMAL mode The difference 15 the indication of Ig current measured by the current probe The second line shows m It the current running through the resistance m the current running through the ground 4 9 3 Making Current Adjustments During a test with preselected current you can make current adjustments on the fly Pressing the rotary knob during a test enables MANUAL mode Turn the rotary knob clockwise to increase the current or counter clockwise to decrease current For example after the start of a test if the current is 150A and you press the rotary knob the current can be adjusted to any value between 5 and 200A NOTE As mentioned previously if you are running a manual test with the Test Duration set to Unlimited and you adjust the current to a value higher than 100A the test will automatically become a timed test with a duration of 120 seconds At the end of the test the previous configuration is recovered for the prese lected value of the current Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 21 4 1
9. a test with the test leads shorted If the current does not reach the preset current or the measured resistance is significantly higher than 00 check the connection and try again If the problem persists contact technical assistance 3 Before turning the instrument on connect the test leads to the device to be tested and to the front panel terminals Connection Example in BSG Mode Figure 4 1 WARNING Do not connect or disconnect the test leads during a measurement Grounding connections are strongly recommended to protect the operator and equipment Use a strong grounding point as close as possible to the device under test This ground is required to verify the instrument is working properly 16 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 4 2 Test Leads o WARNING Only use the test leads supplied with the instrument for measure ment and calibration m Make sure that the current connections are securely connected as well as the C clamps to avoid overheating m Carefully adjust the current terminals of the instrument High temperatures may occur in the current connections m Make sure that the leads are not coiled during the measurement AN WARNING High temperature may occur in the current connections and around the parts where the Hot Symbol is marked 4 3 Main Screen The main screen displays the present test parameters including Object Name Test Mode Test Current Test Duration Date and Time The preced
10. an adjustable backlight 2 7 Keypad and Function Buttons The Model 6292 can be operated and configured using the alphanumeric keypad The keypad enables you to name objects groups of tests and enter date time information and the function buttons let you select a number of configuration settings The function buttons perform as follows Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 CAPS LOCK When enabled indicated by a green LED just above it results in all typed letters appearing capitalized on the display When deselected letters appear in lower case NUM LOCK When enabled causes the keypad to print numbers rather than letters When NUM LOCK is disabled the keypad prints letters MENU Displays the main menu from which you can configure test and instrument settings DEL Erases characters SAVE Saves the configuration or advances one menu level ESC Aborts some functions or returns back one menu level MODE Selects between Normal or BSG both sides grounded operation modes START Starts a test STOP Stops a test 2 8 Rotary Knob v PRESS TO ENTER SELECT CURRENT ADJUST Figure 2 3 10 The rotary knob has two primary purposes 1 Adjusts the current during a test 2 Navigates through menus and select options m When the main screen is displayed a short press will perform the MENU button function m When in a menu rotating the knob navigates through listed options a short press selects the hi
11. be viewed and be used to build DataView reports To download stored tests m Select Instrument from the main menu and click Download If a connection had not been previously established the Connection dialog box will be displayed see 8 5 3 Otherwise the Select Tests dialog box will appear displaying a list of tests stored in the instrument 6 Select Tests Select tests to download Object 1 Test 1 Object 1 Test 2 Object 1 Test 3 Object 2 Test 1 Object 2 Test 2 Figure 5 8 m Select the test you want to download by clicking it You can select multiple tests by holding down the Ctrl key while clicking your selections Click Select to select all listed tests to download After you have finished making selections click the Download button m The downloaded objects and tests are listed in the navigation tree frame on the left side of the Control Panel To edit the name and other properties of the test double click on its entry in the tree frame This displays the Session Summary Properties dialog box Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 37 Session Summary Properties Test Object Operator Ste Test name Measurement date 10 13 2013 11 55 00 PM Next measurement date Description Comments Temperature Correction Temperature Format Measurement temperature Tamb Reference Temperature TrEF Metal Type and Temperature Coefficien
12. has been saved the most recent object will be displayed showing the following information m Object name m The number of tests stored in this object m The date of the most recent test stored in this object m f additional objects are stored in memory the PREVIOUS and NEXT options appear at the bottom of the display to navigate through the objects SWITCH 8471 12 NUMBER OF TESTS 002 LAST TEST 10 23 13 PREVIOUS NEXT If there are no objects saved into memory the message below will be displayed Press ENTER or ESC to proceed NO DATA IN MEMORY 4 11 2 Navigating through an Object To navigate from one object to another turn the rotary knob clockwise or counter clockwise until the desired object name is displayed To see individual tests within the selected object press the rotary knob A screen similar to the following appears REGISTER 004 10 16 13 10 38AM MEASUREMENTS 001 PREVIOUS NEXT gt This screen displays the following data The memory register location of the stored test Date and time that the test was performed Number of stored measurements in this test m PREVIOUS and NEXT options to indicate the presence of older or later tests 24 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 Turn the rotary knob clockwise or counter clockwise to navigate through the tests stored in this object An object can have several tests stored When the desired test is displayed press
13. instructions whenever this danger symbol appears CAUTION Risk of electric shock The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous CAUTION HOT SURFACE The metallic parts close to this symbol may cause burn related injuries Application or withdrawal authorized on conductors carrying dangerous voltages Type A current sensor as per IEC 61010 2 032 Must not be applied to or removed from conductors at dangerous voltages Type B current sensor as per IEC 61010 2 032 Equipment is protected by double insulation Battery Important instructions to read and to fully understand Useful information or tip to read The CE marking guarantees conformity with European directives and with regula tions covering EMC Ba gt gt The trash can with a line through it means that in the European Union the product must undergo selective disposal for the recycling of electric and electronic material in compliance with Directive WEEE 2002 96 EC Definition of Measurement Categories CAT CAT IV Measurement category IV corresponds to measurements taken at the CAT CAT Il Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 Source of low voltage installations Example power feeders counters and protection devices Measurement category corresponds to measurements on building installations Example distribution panel circuit breakers machines or fixed industrial de
14. minimized following the indications in the paragraph before Make sure that the current connections are well connected as well as the C clamp to avoid undesirable heating Be careful when manipulating the current terminals in the instrument High temperatures may occur in the current connections Never connect or disconnect the cables during a measurement If a modification must be made press the STOP button first The micro ohmmeter should never be used in an explosive environment this includes poorly ventilated battery rooms and enclosures The instrument test leads and measuring wires must be free of defects and should be changed if there is any evidence of deterioration insulation split burnt etc Never exceed the safety values indicated in the specifications Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 599 5 555558993595358838895369938835998 898 3935998999 9 5 1 4 Receiving Your Shipment iier ce a 5 12 Ordering Inia isione aio 5 1 2 1 550 5 1 2 2 Replacement Parts cerit ashes 5 2 PRODUCT FEATURES 1 1 eeeeeeeeeneen ener nnne nnn enn 6 2 1 nde 6 2012 6 2 9 Appli
15. the rotary knob or the SAVE button A screen similar to the following appears 102 710 I 100A DURATION 015s lt 01 03 gt This screen displays the following information m Resistance under test m Test current at the time of saving m Elapsed time at the time of saving m Partial total results In the preceding example the test contains three measurements the first of these three is currently displayed Turn the rotary knob clockwise or counter clockwise to navigate through the measurements recorded during this test A test can have several partial results stored 4 12 Checking Memory Usage To check how much memory remains available on the Model 6292 instrument display the main menu and select Memory Then select Usage A bar graph will indicate the used memory percentage as follows Memory 48 free 0 0 0 0 1005 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 25 4 13 Removing Tests and Objects from Memory To conserve available memory on the Model 6292 you can delete individual tests or objects You can also clear memory deleting all currently stored objects at once 4 13 1 Erasing a Single Test To erase a single test within an object Go to the main menu and select Memory Select Recall and navigate to the object that contains the test you want to delete Select the object and navigate to the test to be deleted Press DEL to erase the test A confirmation will be requested DELET
16. 0 Warning Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD display during the test m TEST COMPLETED Indicates that the test was completed successfully This message will blink press ESC to return control to the main display m LOW CURRENT Indicates that the current is not high enough to measure the resistance m OVERRANGE Indicates that the resistance is above the maximum range for the Model 6292 m OVERHEATING Indicates that the instrument has reached the maximum internal temperature limit This message will blink m PROTECTION ACTIVATED Indicates that the instrument has stopped the test due to a problem Check the connections to eliminate bad contacts power supplying and grounding This message will blink m VOLTAGE DETECTED Indicates that the instrument has detected voltage above 20V on the current terminals and potential terminals Check the grounding connections Tests cannot be performed in this situation 4 10 1 Saving a Test To save a test result press SAVE during the test to get partial results or at the end of the test to save the final result If the Auto Save function in the menu settings is set to ON the final result will be automatically saved at each successfully completed test To enable Auto Save m Press the Menu button to display the main menu m Select Settings and then select Auto Save m Select and then save the setting by pressing Save or by pressing the rotary knob A message app
17. 6292 Lu Lu I O O 2 INSTRUMENTS AEMC User Manual BSc cS Co Soe 2 AVE Statement of Compliance Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments certifies that this instrument has been calibrated using standards and instruments traceable to international standards We guarantee that at the time of shipping your instrument has met its published specifications 1 5 traceable certificate may be requested at the time of purchase or obtained by returning the instrument to our repair and calibration facility for a nominal charge The recommended calibration interval for this instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of receipt by the customer For recalibration please use our calibration services Refer to our repair and calibration section at www aemc com Serial Catalog 2129 83 Model 6292 Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated Date Received Date Calibration Due Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments INSTRUMENTS www aemc com Thank you for purchasing the Micro Ohmmeter Model 6292 For best results from your instrument and for your safety read the enclosed operating instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for use These products must be only used by qualified and trained users WARNING risk of DANGER The operator must refer to these
18. 8 2013 12 59 00 PM Next Test Date Object BSG trans Test BSG Transformer test Test Description Metal Type Copper Metal Coefficient 3 93 Measurement Temperature 75 00 F Reference Temperature 90 00 F Resistance Value Tamb 5020 Resistance Value Tref 517 Measurement Time Resistance Value Measurement current 503 50 2 yO 50 2 yO Comments For Help press Fl Connected Figure 5 6 The Micro Ohmmeter Control Panel opens and by default displays the following starting from the top of the Control Panel interface and proceeding to the bottom m Menu bar m Toolbar containing shortcut icons m Windows Explorer type interface consisting of two frames left a tree frame that lists objects that have been downloaded to the PC from the instrument and right data frame that lists information about the test that is currently selected in the tree frame m Status bar displaying the instrument s connection status 34 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 5 5 Configuring the Instrument The Control Panel enables you to set many of the same configuration options you can select through the Model 6292 s LCD display You can also set up a measurement test through the Control Panel To configure the instrument perform the following steps Establish a connection to the instrument see S 5 3 Select Instrument from the main menu and click Configure The Configuration Panel dialog box will appear
19. E TEST CONFIRM Confirm by pressing the rotary knob or press ESC to abort If confirmed the following screen will be displayed for four seconds 26 TEST DELETED Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 4 13 2 Erasing an Object To remove an object from memory do the following m Goto the main menu and select Memory m Select Recall and navigate to the object to be deleted m Press DEL to erase the selected object A confirmation will be requested DELETE OBJECT CONFIRM Confirm the deletion by pressing the rotary knob or press ESC to abort If confirmed the following screen will be displayed for four seconds OBJECT DELETED 4 13 3 Erasing the Entire Memory You can also erase all the content currently stored in memory To do this m Goto the main menu and select Memory m Select Clear All To prevent accidental erasing of the memory the instrument will ask you to confirm whether or not you want to proceed CLEAR MEMORY CONFIRM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RECOVER Press the rotary knob to confirm Press ESC at any time during the erasing pro cess to abort the operation If you confirm the deletion the instrument displays a four digit security code and prompts you to enter this number via the keypad This is intended to further limit the possibility that the deletion is unintended for example the result of erroneously pressing the DEL button Erasing the memory will st
20. M or a 24 hour clock Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 35 Operating Mode Determines whether the test is run using BSG both sides grounded or Normal mode Auto Save Specifies whether or not the test is automatically saved when run Fan Defines whether the fan is always on or runs in AUTO mode only turns on when the instrument needs to cool its internal temperature Language Specifies the language to be used by the instrument s display On the right side of the Configuration Panel dialog box are five buttons 36 Read from Instrument Resets the options in this dialog box to reflect the settings as they are set in the instrument Write to Instrument Writes the configuration settings set in this dialog box to the instrument Set Clock Displays the Date Time dialog box This enables you to set the instrument s time to a specific date and time or synchronize the instrument s clock with the PC s clock Delete Tests Erases the instrument s memory Note that after you confirm that you want to proceed with the deletion all objects are immediately removed from memory irrespective of whether you save any other changes made through the Configuration Panel dialog box Cancel Closes this dialog box discarding any changes specified without writing them to the attached instrument Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 5 6 Downloading Stored Tests You can use the Control Panel to download tests from the instrument to your PC where they can
21. PEL103 Power Meter Model 8220 Power Quality Logger Model PQL100 and 1120 PowerPad 8230 3945 3945 8333 8335 8335 and 8435 Power Clamp Model 407 and 607 Sentinel Data Logger Simple Logger II DTR Model 8510 Figure 5 2 There are several options to choose from Some options require an internet connection 30 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 m DataView Version x xx xxxx Installs DataView onto the PC m Adobe Reader Links to the Adobe website to download the most recent version of Adobe Reader to the computer Adobe Reader is required for viewing PDF documents supplied with DataView m DataView Updates Links to the online DataView software updates to check for new software version releases m Firmware Upgrades Links to the online firmware updates to check for new firmware version releases m Documents Shows 8 list of instrument related documents that you can view Adobe Reader is required for viewing PDF documents supplied with DataView DataView Version x xx xxxx option should be selected by default Select the desired language and then click on Install The Installation Wizard window will appear Click Next To proceed accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next In the Customer Information window enter a Name and Company then click Next 10 In the Setup Type window that appears select the Complete radio button option then click Next
22. and Working Frequency The Model 6292 has a strong filter to cancel the 50 or 60Hz noise present in a measurement due to the induction generated by high voltage substations The working frequency is auto detected by the instrument with the appropriate filter selected automatically 4 9 Running a Test Prior to starting a test check that the configuration is correct for the desired test and that all connections and grounding are good Pressing the START button will start the configured test A screen will appear with the name of the object and number of the test Starting Test SWITCH 8471 12 Number 0001 This screen will display for a few seconds until the actual test begins 4 9 1 Normal Mode In NORMAL mode operation the instrument will display a screen similar to the example below while the test is underway R 100 0u0 I 150A DURATION 015 060s 10 20 13 01 25 PM m The first line shows the resistance under test 100110 m The second line shows the current through the resistance m The third line indicates the elapsed time and in timed tests the duration of the test The example above is a timed test The elapsed time is 15 seconds and the total time is 60 seconds so in this case the test still has 45 seconds to run In Unlimited time test the third line simply shows the elapsed time m The fourth line shows the present date and hour m Toend a test for which the duration has been set to
23. art only if the security code is entered correctly The security code is a randomly generated number Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 27 PLEASE THE SECURITY CODE BELOW 0842 After you enter the code press the rotary knob to confirm A message will be displayed displaying success ALL RECORDS DELETED failure INVALID CODE TRY AGAIN 4 13 4 Memory Compaction When the instrument is turned on it scans its memory looking for unused spaces left behind from the erasing process When unused spaces are found the com paction process is started This may take several seconds before completing This scan occurs every time you erase objects or tests from memory 28 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 5 DATAVIEW SOFTWARE 5 1 Installing DataView DO NOT CONNECT THE INSTRUMENT TO THE PC BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS NOTE When installing the user must have Administrative access rights during the installation The users access rights can be changed after the installation is complete DataView must be reinstalled for each user in a multi user system USB Flash Drive Install 1 Insert the USB stick into an available USB port wait for driver to be installed 2 If Autorun is enabled then an AutoPlay window should appear as shown de Install de PDFXChange c gt de USB FT232 DATAVIEW Usb2 User Manuals 3 AUTORUN INF E D
24. cations audi E 7 24 Control Features iii ae 8 2 5 Current Probe Corin ctor aee es 8 2 6 LCD Display si niii rh iet evi ihe oth Eee 9 2 7 Keypad and Function 9 2 9 Rotary Knob need d ree e pin cde 10 3 INSTRUMENT 11 3 1 Time and Date Settings mirra entire cenis 13 3 2 Display OPtONS soto 14 3 3 Cooling cicuta ceteris 15 SE MAM QWAGE rM 15 4 OPERATION 16 4 1 Getting Started 16 4 2 Test Leads wi seins iet ias 17 43 Main Screen ose 17 4 4 Changing the Operating 17 4 5 Creating a New Object 16 46 Adjusting the Test Current oiii ie 18 4 7 Adjusting the Test Duration cei eene een 19 4 6 Measurement Filtering and Working 20 49 RUNNING ee 20 4 9 1 Normal Moders em nn Ee 20 4 9 2 Both Sides Grounded BSG 21 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 3 4 9 3 Making Current 20 22221 21 4 10 Warning
25. e you can press ESC to return to the Settings menu without changing the current settings If you enter an invalid number such as 20 in the MM field the system defaults to the highest allowable value in this case 12 To enter the system time select Set Time from the Settings menu SET TIME 02 36 PM As with the date use the number keypad to enter the current time If you are using 12 hour time format turn the rotary knob to toggle between AM and PM 3 2 Display Options The Settings menu lets you adjust your display s backlight and contrast levels to suit the illumination level in the environment in which the Model 6292 is being used To do this select Display from the Settings menu The Display menu appears DISPLAY BACKLIGHT CONTRAST RETURN Selecting either Backlight or Contrast displays a bar graph that represents the current setting Use the rotary knob to raise or lower the level as appropriate When you are finished with the Display menu you can select Return or press the ESC button to return to the Settings menu 14 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 3 3 Cooling System The Model 6292 features a cooling system that increases the number of sequen tial tests that you can run without overheating the instrument A fan in the front panel exchanges internal heated air with ambient air The cooling system includes a filter for preventing dust and dirt from entering the instrument You can cho
26. e Settings A good way to become familiar with the Model 6292 menu options and navigation features is to enter time and date settings For example you can choose either MM DD YY or DD MM YY format for dates To set this option press the MENU button to display the main menu MENU SETUP TEST LANGUAGE MEMORY Turn the rotary knob counter clockwise until the arrow scrolls down to the Settings option Due to limited space only three options at a time can be displayed Scrolling displays additional menu options MENU gt SETTINGS With Settings selected press the rotary knob to display the Settings menu SETTINGS DATE FORMAT TIME FORMAT SET DATE Select Date Format and choose either MM DD YY DD MM Y Y DATE FORMAT MM DD YY DD MM YY After you make your selection by pressing the rotary knob press the ESC button to return to the Settings menu You can now choose the time display format 12 or 24 hour by using the rotary knob to select the Time Format option TIME FORMAT e 12H 24H Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 13 Now that you have defined the time and date display formats you now enter the actual time and date To do this return to the Settings menu and select Set Date SET DATE 10 16 2013 Use the number keypad to enter the current date If you make a mistak
27. e USB port on the computer 5 3 Establishing Communication to the Instrument m Double click the Micro Ohmmeter Icon that was created during software installation located on the desktop to open the Micro Ohmmeter Control Panel m From the main menu select Instrument and then click Connect to open the Connection dialog box Connection Communications 6292 z Communication rate 57600 Instrument model 5292 Figure 5 5 m The instrument name should appear the Communication Port field If not select it from the drop down list Ensure that the Instrument model field is set to 6292 and the Communication rate is set to 57600 Then click OK NOTE The connection status can be seen in the lower right hand corner of the Control Panel and in the Instrument window under status Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 33 5 4 Micro Ohmmeter Control Panel The Micro Ohmmeter Control Panel allows you to configure the instrument and download stored test results Double click the Micro Ohmmeter Icon located on the desktop to open the Control Panel 8 Micro Ohmmeter Control Panel File Edit View Instrument Tools Help SSR a Ej BSG trans User Site BSG Transformer test Company Company BSG transl Operator Contact Testi Address 1 Address 1 TEST Address Address 2 Testi I Micro Ohmmeter Model 6292 Serial 0000000000 Version 1 1 5 Measurement Date 4 1
28. e test to run continuously TEST DURATION 9 TIMED UNLIMITED If you select Timed a number box will appear containing the current time configu ration Type the desired time using the keyboard or turn the rotary knob to adjust the test time The timed test duration must be between 5 and 120 seconds If a value outside of this range is selected a MIN or MAX warning will be displayed as shown in the example below and the time should be entered again TEST DURATION 4 sec Min 55 5 1205 TEST DURATION 125 sec Max 120s Min 5 1205 NOTE You only run Unlimited tests if the Test Current setting is 100A lower If the current has been previously set to above 100A the Unlimited option is not available If you select Unlimited and subsequently adjust the Test Current to above 100A the Test Duration prompt will appear You must then enter a specific duration for this test Unlimited is available when you select the MANUAL option for the Test Current setting If during the test you manually adjust the current to over 100A the test will automatically switch to timed mode with a duration of 120 seconds The test will conclude after 120 seconds even if you manually set the current back below 100A before the conclusion of the test To abort the setup process press ESC or press the rotary knob for 2 seconds Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 19 4 6 Measurement Filtering
29. ears at the bottom of the LCD when a test is saved R 33 1u0 I 10A TEST COMPLETED Saved 73 Free Mem 22 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 If the memory is a message will be displayed every time save command is sent 33 1 0 10 TEST COMPLETED Memory Full If the memory is full you must erase some objects or tests to free up memory space for saving new tests as explained in the next section of this user manual When saving a test the following information is stored in the internal memory m Name ofthe object m Test number m Current of test in BSG mode both the test current and ground current are displayed Partial final and total time of test Measured resistance Date and time NOTE An object can contain several tests and a test can contain several results 4 11 Storing Objects in Memory The storage capacity for the Model 6292 is approximately 1600 readings to 8000 readings depending on how the tests are stored For example if a new object is created for each measurement only around 1600 results can be saved But if the name of the object is never changed it is then possible to save up to 8000 measurements 4 11 1 Viewing Stored Results To view a previously stored test display the main menu and select Memory This displays the Memory menu MEMORY RECALL RECALL CLEAR ALL USAGE Select Recall Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 23 If at least one object
30. erator and are displayed on the digital display The Model 6292 has an internal memory for storing up to 8000 readings These stored readings can be downloaded to a computer through a USB interface The advanced high current generation system significantly decreases both weight 24 155 11 kg and size The hard plastic case is highly resistant to impact and environmental conditions Internal thermal sensors in all sensitive components prevent overheating damage to the instrument This rugged but light weight instrument can easily be carried by one person 2 2 Features m Cooling system increases the number of sequential tests that can be performed m Programmable and manual test current selection from 5 to 200A m Accurately measures low contact resistances with test currents up to 200A m Measures resistances from 0 1 to 10 m Low resolution of 0 10 m Perform tests normally or with both sides of the switch gear connected to the ground m Display is available in four languages English French Spanish and Italian m measure objects with both sides grounded 6 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 2 3 Programmable test duration from 5 to 120 seconds with unlimited duration tests at currents 100A and below Direct viewing of stored tests on the large LCD digital display Stores up to 8000 test results USB communication interface Direct printout using DataView software and a PC Configurable from a PC using DataView Rugged
31. ghlighted option m When in a menu pressing the rotary knob for two seconds performs an ESC button function m During a fixed current test a short press will allow manual adjustment of the test current Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 3 INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION The Model 6292 can be configured by performing the following Press the MENU button to display the main menu Turn the rotary knob clockwise to move up or counter clockwise to move down to navigate through the listed options When the desired option is highlighted select it by giving the rotary knob a short press Press the rotary knob or the SAVE button to save a setting Press and hold the rotary knob to return to the previous menu NOTE At any point during navigation pressing the MENU button will return directly to the main menu The following parameters are configurable MAIN SCREEN m Setup Test Edit Object Name Test Current Test Duration Return LANGUAGE English Francais Italiano Espa ol MEMORY Recall Clear All Usage Return SETTINGS m Date Format MM DD YY DD MM YY Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 11 12 Time Format m 12H m 24H Set Date Set Time Auto Save m OFF m ON Fan m AUTO m ON Display m Backlight m Contrast m Return System Info Return NOTE The instrument can also be configured from the Micro ohmmeter Control Panel see 85 5 within DataView Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 3 1 Time and Dat
32. ing screen indicates that the test will be performed with a current of 100A for 60 seconds in NORMAL mode and that any saved tests will be stored in an object named Object Name For tests in which the time duration has been set to Unlimited the main screen appears as follows OBJECT NAME NORMAL 100A 5 MENU DATE HOUR Note the dashes in the second line indicating there is no time limit set for this test In the following case the equipment is configured to run a manual test with duration of 90 seconds in BSG mode Both Sides Grounded See 4 1 for connection diagram 4 4 Changing the Operating Mode There are two operation modes NORMAL and BSG Both Sides Grounded The difference between the operation modes is the connections to the grounding To choose the operation mode press the blue MODE button while the main screen is displayed Check the main screen to verify the desired operational mode is displayed Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 17 4 5 Creating New Object To create a new object name to store the new tests press the MENU button to display the main menu select Setup Test then select Edit Object Name The current object name if any will be displayed To edit this name do the following m Press DEL to erase characters m Press CAPS LOCK to choose between uppercase or lowercase letters Note that for uppercase the green LED above the button will be on m Press NUM LOCK to input numbers
33. ing the fuse To replace the fuse proceed as follows m Set the switch to OFF m Disconnect the power cord and measurement leads from the input terminals m Replace with an equivalent fuse 15A 250 5 20 Cat 2130 00 40 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 7 4 Repair Calibration To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications we recommend that it be scheduled to be shipped to our factory Service Center at one year intervals for recalibration or as required by other standards or internal procedures For instrument repair and calibration You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization Number CSA This will ensure that when your instrument arrives it will be tracked and processed promptly Please write the CSA on the outside of the shipping container If the instrument is returned for calibration we need to know if you want a standard calibration or a calibration traceable to 1 this includes a calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data Ship To Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 742 2346 or 603 749 6309 E mail repair aemc com Or contact your authorized distributor Costs for repair standard calibration and calibration traceable to N I S T are available NOTE You must obtain a CSA before returning any instrument 7 5 Technica
34. l and Sales Assistance If you are experiencing any technical problems or require any assistance with the proper operation or application of your instrument please call mail fax or e mail our technical support team Chauvin Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 200 Foxborough Boulevard Foxborough MA 02035 USA Phone 800 343 1391 508 698 2115 Fax 508 698 2118 E mail techsupport aemc com www aemc com NOTE Do not ship Instruments to our Foxborough MA address Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 41 7 6 Limited Warranty The Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 is warranted to the owner for a period of one year from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture This limited warranty is given by AEMC Instruments not by the distributor from whom it was purchased This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with abused or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC Instruments Full warranty coverage and product registration is available on our website at www aemc com warranty html Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records What AEMC Instruments will do If a malfunction occurs within the one year period you may return the instrument to us for repair provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase AEMC Instruments will at its option repair or replace the faulty material REGISTER ONLINE www aemc com 7 7 Warran
35. mental Protection IP54 with cover closed 40 with cover open Security Protection Protections against over current short circuit overheating and over voltage at output terminals CE Mark Yes BSG Test Mode requires optional Current Probe Model MR6292 Cat 2729 86 Specifications are subject to change without notice Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 39 7 Use only factory specified replacement parts AEMC will not be held responsible for any accident incident or malfunction following a repair done other than by its service center or by an approved repair center 7 1 Warning To avoid electrical shock do not attempt to perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so Do not perform any service while the micro ohmmeter is on any circuit To avoid electrical shock and or damage to the instrument do not get water or other foreign agents into the electronic module When replacing fuses install only fuses which are direct replacements 7 2 Cleaning e If the case needs cleaning do not use any alcohol or oil based cleaners Preferably use soapy water with a damp cloth or sponge Dry immediately after cleaning Avoid water penetration into the electronic module Make sure the micro ohmmeter and all leads are dry before further use 7 3 Fuse Replacement Make sure that no terminals are connected and that the switch is in the OFF position before replac
36. ng however it is running Please wait for it to finish 14 When the drivers are finished installing the Installation Successful dialog box will appear Click on OK 15 Next the Installation Wizard Complete window will appear Click on Finish 16 Question dialog box appears next Click Yes to read the procedure for connecting the instrument to the USB port on the computer NOTE The Set up window remains open You may now select another option to download e g Adobe Reader or close the window 17 Restart your computer then connect the instrument to the USB port on the computer 18 Once connected the Found New Hardware dialog box will appear Windows will complete the driver installation process automatically Shortcuts for DataView and each instrument control panel selected during the installation process have been added to your desktop NOTE If you connected your instrument to the computer before installing the software and drivers you may need to use the Add Remove Hardware utility to remove the instrument driver before repeating the process 32 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 5 2 Connecting the Instrument to your Computer The Model 6292 is supplied with a USB cable Cat 2140 46 necessary for connecting the instrument to the computer To connect the instrument to your computer connect one end of the USB cable to the communications port see Figure 2 1 item 14 on the Model 6292 and the other end to an availabl
37. ocsEN ini DocsFR ini 2 DocsSP ini General options Open folder to view files using Windows Explore Setup exe Setupini m 6 Upgrades ini View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel 2 UpgradesES ini 2 UpgradesFR ini Figure 5 1 NOTE If Autorun is disabled it will be necessary to open Windows Explorer then locate and open the USB drive labeled DataView to view the files on the drive 3 Inthe AutoPlay window select Open Folder to view files 4 Double click on Setup exe from the opened folder view to launch the DataView setup program NOTE Depending on your operating system the User Account Control dialog box may be displayed Provide a positive response when prompted to proceed Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 29 5 A Set up window similar to the one below will appear Setup Francais Espa ol Exit Select an option from the list below Options Description DataView Version 3 11 0008 Installs the English version of DataView onto this computer Adobe Reader This version of DataView supports the following instruments Dataview Update Firmware Upgrades Ground Tester Model B470 B 6471 and 6472 User Manuals Ground Clamp Model 5417 Installation Tester Model 6116 Megohmmeter Model 1060 5060 5070 6550 and 6555 Micro Ohmmeter Model 6240 6250 and 6292 Power Energy Logger Model PEL102 and
38. ose to have the fan run continuously or have the instrument run the fan only when it needs to cool its internal temperature To set this option m Goto the main menu and select Settings m Select Fan and then select either ON the fan runs continuously AUTO the fan runs only when the instrument needs to cool its internal temperature 3 4 Language There are four languages available to use for the text on the LCD display English French Italian and Spanish To change the language of all screens m Goto the main menu and select Language A list of available language options is displayed with the present language marked m Turn the rotary knob clockwise or counter clockwise to select the desired language Confirm the choice by pressing the SAVE button or the rotary knob Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 15 4 OPERATION 4 1 Getting Started A WARNING Read the user manual and safety warnings before using this instrument Safety procedures and rules for working near high voltage energized systems must be observed during the use of this instrument The generated voltages and currents may be dangerous Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 uses the four terminal Kelvin method to pre vent test lead resistance errors during measurement The test current selected by the operator and the reading is obtained by comparison through internal high stability standards Connect the instrument to a 120 240V 50 60Hz AC power supply 2 Perform
39. t Copper Alpha 3 93 E Aluminum Alpha 4 03 E 7 Other Alpha 5 9 NOTE For more information about editing download properties viewing data 38 generating reports and working with other Control Panel and DataView features consult the Help file within the software Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 6 SPECIFICATIONS Reference Condition 23 3 C RH lt 50 ELECTRICAL Test Current Range 5 to 200A True DC 0 110 to 2mQ Resistance Range 2 to 200m 200mO to 10 Accuracy 1 of reading from 50401010 Resolution 0 10 to 2mQ 0 110 50 to 200A 2 to 200m 1010 25A at 200mO 200mO to 10 1mQ 5A at 10 Output Voltage 100Vac 4 2V 200A 220VAc 8 6V 200A Max Load Resistance 100VAc 20 O 200A 220VAc 42mO 200A Measurement Method Four terminal Kelvin type Test Mode Normal or both sides grounded BSG adjustable Test Tine Stores up to 8000 measurements Interface USB 2 0 Communication Software DataView Software Power Supply 100 to 240Vac 50 60Hz MECHANICAL Dimensions 19 8 x 15 5 x 7 5 502 x 394 x 190mm Weight 24 25 lbs 11kg approx ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 14 to 158 F 10 to 70 C Humidity 95 RH non condensing SAFETY Safety Rating IEC61010 1 instrument protected by double insulation Environ
40. ty Repairs What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair First request a Customer Service Authorization Number CSA by phone or by fax from our Service Department see address below then return the instrument along with the signed CSA Form Please write the CSA on the outside of the shipping container Return the instrument postage or shipment pre paid to Ship To Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 742 2346 or 603 749 6309 E mail repair aemc com Caution To protect yourself against in transit loss we recommend you insure your returned material NOTE You must obtain CSA before returning any instrument 42 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 43 E AEMC INSTRUMENTS 10 15 99 MAN 100393 v7 Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover 03820 USA Phone 603 749 6434 Fax 603 742 2346 www aemc com
41. vices Measurement category corresponds to measurements taken on circuits directly connected to low voltage installations Example power supply to domestic electrical appliances and portable tools N PRECAUTIONS FOR USE The protection obtained by the instrument can be compromised if it is used in a way that is not recommended by the manufacturer Do not attempt to perform any tests with this instrument until you have read the user manual Tests are to be carried out on de energized circuits only Never connect the unit to a live circuit The micro ohmmeter must be connected to the earth ground point through the ground terminal or the power cord Be sure the power cord is accessible at all times in case the instrument needs to be quickly unplugged for any reason Always disconnect the power cord before performing any repair on the instrument Do not obstruct either the intake vents or the fan to avoid overheating During a circuit breaker measurement its contacts must be closed and connected to an earth ground point The end connected to an earth ground point must be connected to the terminal Ensure the terminals are free of any voltage in relation to earth ground point and between each other Take into account that in a substation you will find in disconnected points high potential levels in relation to the earth ground point Those potentials are caused by presence of electromagnetic fields and can be
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