MICRO-OHMMETER E N G L I S H User Manual
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1. 21 4 14 Erasing the 4 4 22 4 14 1 Erasing the Entire Memory 22 4 14 2 Erasing a Single Test Group 23 4 14 3 Erasing a Single 23 4 15 Checking Memory 24 4 16 Memory Compaction 24 9 DATAVIEW SOFTWARE L IS 25 5 1 dnstallinig DDataVIeW uuu u u e p de ex a pu ci 25 5 2 Connecting the Instrument to your Computer 29 5 3 Establishing Communication to the Instrument 29 5 4 The Micro ohmmeter Control Panel 30 5 5 Configuring the Instrument 31 5 6 Downloading Stored 32 6 SPEGIFICATIONS LS u Aaa Rn VC i EV c 33 T MAINTENANDGE EC E UN V v D ERE 34 f Er 34 CA se D 34 7 3 FUSE 34 7 4 Repair and 35 7 5 Technical and Sales Assistance 35 Limited uu a uapa dida2. 1240 NUMBER OF TESTS 002 LAST TEST 11 11 12 PREVIOUS NEAT gt The most recent record saved will be displayed showing the following information Record name m Quantity of tests stored in this record m most recent test performed in this group m Indication for the presence of older or earlier records If there are no records saved into memory the message below will be displayed Press ENTER or ESC to proceed Registers Empty 20 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 4 13 3 Navigating through a Record m Turn the rotary knob clockwise or counter clockwise to navigate by record level m Press the rotary knob or the SAVE button to advance to the next level which contains each stored test result If the memory is empty the message below will be displayed Press ENTER or ESC to proceed THERE ARE NO TESTS The follow screens will be displayed if at least one test was saved 001 08 30 MEASURES 003 PREVIOUS NEXT gt Location of the stored test Date and time that the test was performed Number of stored measurements Indication for the presence of older or earlier tests Turn the rotary knob clockwise or counter clockwise to navigate by test level A record may have a several tests stored Press the rotary knob or the SAVE button to advance to the Test Results level which contains details of saved measurements 100 102 700 0155 0605 lt 01 03 gt Test Current
3. 36 Tf Waranty Repas coreeni h Sau Saa 36 4 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 set of 20 ft Kelvin test leads w C clamp ground lead green with clamp 5 ft USB cable 110V US power cord 12A fuse 5x20mm and a USB stick supplied with a user manual and DataView software 1 2 1 Accessories Current Probe Model 6292 Cat 2129 86 Lead Set of 2 50 ft Color coded Kelvin Leads w C clamp Cat 2129 87 1 2 2 Replacement Parts Ground lead green Cat 2129 88 Set of two 20 ft Kelvin test leads w C Cat 2129 89 FUSE SX a um Cat 2129 90 USB CIDE ee tcp Cat 2140 46 MC Cat 5000 40 Order Accessories and Replacement Parts Directly Online Check our Storefront at
4. The fan is installed in the front panel of the instrument to exchange hot air inside the instrument with ambient air A filter is present to avoid undesirable dirt or dust from getting inside the equipment If the AUTO option is selected for the fan setting the fan will turn on only when the internal temperature rises to a pre defined value For short tests the fan will be off If the ON option is selected the fan will constantly run Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 19 4 12 Language There four languages available to use English French Italian and Spanish To change the language of all screens m Goto the main Menu and select Language A list with the available language options will be 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 4 13 Memory 4 13 1 Storage Capacity The storage capacity for the Model 6292 is 1600 readings to 8192 readings depending on how the tests are stored Example If a new record is created for each measurement only 1600 results can be saved If the name of the record is never changed it is then possible to save up to 8192 measurements 4 13 2 Viewing Stored Results The viewing of a test follows the same structure of saving a test see 4 10 1 The first level shown is the record To see the record go to Menu gt Memory gt View Switch No
5. ohmmeter Model 6292 13 4 4 Changing the Operating Mode There are two operation modes NORMAL and BSG Both Sides Grounded The unique difference between both operation modes is the connections to the ground ing To choose the operation mode press the blue MODE button while the instrument is displaying the main screen Check the main screen to verify that the operational mode indicates the selection 4 5 Creating a New Object Name To create a new record name to store the new tests into go to the main Menu select Setup Test then select Edit Object Name The present record name will be displayed To edit perform the following m Press DEL to erase characters Press CAPS LOCK to choose between uppercase or lowercase letters Note that for uppercase the LED above the button will be ON Press NUM LOCK to input numbers The LED above the button will be on if the function is selected Press the appropriate number button until the desired letter is displayed A brief pause of 1 5s will advance the cursor and wait for the next character input m Press the SAVE button or use the rotary knob to enter the record name into memory m Pressing ESC will cancel the operation changes will not be saved Edit Object name SWITCH No 8471 12 NOTE Object names are limited to a maximum of 20 characters Every time the user changes the name of the record the number of tests are set to one This occurs because in this cas
6. 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 5 1 1 Receiving Your Shipment 5 1 2 Ordering Informatio u recen tod qo 5 LZ SACCOSSOLNGBS uu iat 5 12 2 INepIaCemeblo a 5 2 PRODUCT FEATURES A Rd E RC a 6 2 DEeSEHDIOD ia I aM S 6 22 aac du aout s na dV s 7 2 9 cane 7 ZA COOL FOalufes uide cod tnis ak 8 2 5 Current Probe cin 8 2 6 LCD Display aun ea 9 2 7 Keypad and Function 5 4 9 2 9 ROAN ae and rota A na hun 9 3 INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATI 0L N 10 4 PERATIUN u A A A OE iV 12 41 12 4 2 User T
7. the instrument on connect the test probes 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 12 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 4 2 Use of Test Probes WARNING Only use the test leads supplied with the instrument for measure ment and calibration procedure Make sure that the current connections are securely connected as well as the C clamps to avoid undesirable heating m Pay attention when adjusting the current terminals of the instrument High temperatures may occur in the current connections Make sure that the leads are not coiled during the measurement to avoid overheating 4 3 Main Screen The main screen displays the present test parameters Object Name Test Mode Test Current Test Duration Date and Time OBJECT NAME NORMAL 100 605 MENU DATE HOUR For the above case the test will be performed with a current of 100A during 60 seconds in NORMAL mode and any saved tests will be stored in Object Name group In the following case the equipment is configured to run a manual test with duration of 90 seconds in the BSG mode Both Sides Grounded See 4 1 for connection diagram OBJECT NAME BSG MANUAL 90S MENU DATE HOUR Micro
8. to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 95 RH non condensing Environmental Protection Protections against over current short circuit overheating and over voltage at output terminals BSG Test Mode requires optional Current Probe Model MR6292 Cat 2129 86 Security Protection Specifications are subject to change without notice Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 33 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 e 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 e 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 i Make sure that no terminals are connected and that the switch is in the OFF position before re
9. 0 AD A 343 EO 2 uii 1517 NIS 2U 4 ut eras B hore gren FT L remata ipi Figure 5 6 The Micro ohmmeter Control Panel opens and displays the following m Ashortcut toolbar m Atoolbar with the mode selection and start stop buttons m The instrument s status window on the left hand side Recorded data from the instrument Connection status The model number serial number and firmware version m Configuration window that shows all of the parameters available for modification This window defaults to the instrument mode that is selected If the indicated items are not shown on the screen select Restore Default Layout from the Window menu 30 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 5 5 Configuring the Instrument To configure the instrument perform the following steps m Establish a connection to the instrument see S 5 3 m Goto Instrument gt Configure from the main menu of the Control Panel The Configuration Panel dialog box will appear Ti genus Hed ime 2 Lip ie 21 Lees a E t 127 irs T sila len comer Dee mode ernoerarura Language i Enkel AM S Celt Perg fir a u Bares ag CUM PTI n ENS E Appi g l an 12 has 24 hus Figure 5 7 This dialog box allows you to configu
10. 292 15 4 9 Running Test Prior to starting a test check that the configuration is correct for the desired test and all connections and grounding are good Pressing the START button will start the configured test screen will appear with the name of the record and number of the test Starting Test SWITCH No 8471 12 Number 10 4 9 1 Normal Mode In NORMAL mode operation the instrument will display the screen below R 100 00u0 I 150A TIME 015 060sec 10 10 12 10 25 m The first line shows the resistance under test 1000 m The second line shows the current through the resistance m The third line indicates that the elapsed time is 15 seconds and the total time is 60 seconds so in this case there is still have 45 seconds of test m The fourth line shows the present date and hour 4 9 2 Both Sides Grounded BSG Mode In the BSG mode of operation the instrument will display the screen below R 100 00u9 It 142A Ig 8 0A TIME 015 060sec 10 10 1210 25 The indications are basically the same as the NORMAL mode The difference is the indication of Ig current measured by the current probe 16 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 The second line shows m It the current running through the resistance Ig the current running through the ground 4 9 3 Making Current Adjustments During a test with preselected current the user can make some current adjust ments for study or analysis purposes Pressing
11. B MICRO OHMMETER INSTRUMENTS User Manual 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 An NIST 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 4 6292 Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated Date Received Date Calibration Due Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 3 5 INSTRUMENTS www aemc com Thank you for purchasing Micro meter 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 instructions whenever this danger symbol appears CAUTION Risk of electric shock The voltage at the part
12. C LOCK LOCK HHA BH 06 E IELECTICURRENT ADJUST D n MICRO OHMMETER AEMG MODEL 6292 Figure 2 1 1 Intake vents 9 Fuse 2 Current output terminal C 10 Power cord connector 3 Potential terminal P 11 Fan 4 Potential terminal P 12 Alphanumeric keypad 5 Current output terminal C and function buttons 6 Ground terminal 13 Rotary test knob 7 Current probe connector 14 USB communication port 8 2 5 Current Probe Connector 9VDC Gnd Figure 2 2 LCD Display 15 ON OFF switch 1 Positive supply for the current probe 2 Negative supply for the current probe 3 Not connected Current probe output signal 5 Current probe output signal NOTE The positive supply can supply 80 maximum 8 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 2 6 LCD Display The 4 line x 20 digit alohanumeric LCD display indicates the measurement result the corresponding measuring unit the elapsed time since the measurement started and digital indication of test current and any messages to the operator An adjustable backlight is also available 2 7 Keypad and Function Buttons The Model 6292 can easily be operated and configured using the alphanumeric keypad This keypad was designed to make it possible to name groups of tests records A Caps Lock and Num Lock are available for ease of typing The Funct
13. CORD CONFIRM Confirm by pressing the rotary knob or press ESC to abort If confirmed the follow ing screen will be displayed for four seconds RECORD DELETED 4 14 3 Erasing a Single Measurement To erase a single measurement within a test group go to the main Menu select Memory then select Recall and select the measurement within the test group to erase by turning the rotary knob to the desired measurement Press DEL to erase the measurement A confirmation will be requested DELETE TEST CONFIRM Confirm by pressing the rotary knob or press ESC to abort If confirmed the follow ing screen will be displayed for four seconds TEST DELETED Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 23 4 15 Checking Memory Usage To check how much memory has been used go to the main Menu select Memory then select Usage A bar graph will indicate the used memory percentage as fol lows Memory 48 free 0 100 Memory Empty 100 Memory Full 100 4 16 Memory Compaction Process When the instrument is turned on it scans all of the memory looking for unused spaces left behind from the erasing process When unused spaces are found the compaction process is started and may take several seconds before completed This scan is made after erasing records or tests from memory 24 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 5 DATAVIEW SOFTWARE 5 1 Installing DataView SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS Minimum Computer Requirements Windo
14. at the time of saving Resistance under test Elapsed time at the time of saving Partial Total of results Turn the rotary knob clockwise or counter clockwise to navigate by measurement result level A test may have several partial results stored Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 21 4 14 Erasing the Memory 4 14 1 Erasing the Entire Memory To erase the memory go to the main Menu select Memory then select the Clear All option To prevent accidental erasing of the memory a sequence of confirma tions will be requested CLEAR MEMORY CONFIRM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RECOVER Press the rotary knob to confirm Press ESC at any time during the erasing process to abort the operation A security code will be requested from the user to confirm the process Erasing of the memory will start only if the security code is entered correctly The security code is a random number PLEASE TYPE THE SECURITY CODE BELOW 0842 Once the code is entered press the rotary knob to confirm A message will be displayed displaying success or failure o wisa INVALID CODE ALL RECORDS DELETED sanpa sss 22 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 4 14 2 Erasing Single Test Group Record To erase a single test group go to the main Menu select Memory then select Recall and select the test group to erase by turning the rotary knob to the desired test group Press DEL to erase the selected group A confirmation will be requested DELETE RE
15. aunch the Data View setup program NOTE If installing onto a Vista based computer the User Account Control dialog box will be displayed Select the Allow option to proceed 5 ASet up window similar to the one below will appear Lig uil Tad ar roam Pam Faden rem mem Ber berk om um E iata LE hn eid ee ere H bodes mu eee Taraia gu Lesser Pedes ool Es T m bt Ce ni Pies repe lcm ai PETITS Figure 5 2 There are several different options to choose from Some options require an internet connection 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 Data View 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 list of instrument related documents that you can view Adobe Reader is required for viewing PDF documents supplied with DataView 6 DataView Version x
16. e a new group of tests have been created 14 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 4 6 Adjusting the Test Current To adjust the test current go to the main Menu select Setup Test then select Jest Current A list of available fixed test currents and a manual option will be displayed Turn the rotary knob clockwise or counter clockwise to select the new test current Confirm the choice by pressing the SAVE button or rotary knob To abort the setup press ESC 4 7 Adjusting the Test Duration To adjust the duration of a test go to the main Menu select Setup Test then Test Duration Anumber box will appear containing the current time configuration Type the desired time using the keyboard or turn the rotary knob to adjust the test time TEST DURATION 25 sec 120s The test duration must be between 5 seconds to 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 TEST DURATION 125Sec Max 1205 Max 1205 To abort the setup process press ESC or press the rotary knob for 2 seconds 4 8 Measurement Filtering and Working Frequency The Model 6292 has a strong filter to cancel the 50Hz or 60Hz noise present in a measurement due to the induction generated by high voltage substations The working frequency is auto detected by equipment and the appropriated filter is selected Micro ohmmeter Model 6
17. een previously established the Connection dialog box will be displayed see 5 3 The Select Tests dialog box will appear displaying a list of tests stored the instrument tpe Lat mea Dirar Leur Em 4 Lire Ires d 3 Test 2 2 Soe Figure 5 8 m Click on the desired test to download hold the Ctrl key to select multiple tests then click the Download button m To edit the name and other properties of the test double click on the Tests name on the left side of the Control Panel NOTE For more information on using DataView refer to the Help Files within the software 32 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 6 SPECIFICATIONS Reference Condition 23 C 3 C RH lt 50 ELECTRICAL Test Current Range 5 to 200A True DC 1 to 2m Resistance Range 2 200 200mQ 1010 Accuracy i 1 of reading from 50001010 Resolution 0 1pQ to 2mQ 0 1162 200A max 2 to 200 10 0 25 max at 200mQ 200MQ to 10 1mQ 5A max at 10 Output Voltage 100 4 2V 200A 9 220VAc 8 6V 200A 100VAc 20 200A Max Load Resistance 220VAc 42mO 200A Measurement Method Four terminal Kelvin type Test Mode Normal or both sides grounded BSG Memory sid Stores up to 8000 measurements Interface Communication Software 24 25 10 11kg approx ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 32
18. est PODES oo ie 13 429 Maln ocreern mu At 13 4 4 Changing the Operating 14 4 5 Creating New Object 14 4 6 Adjusting the Test Current 15 4 7 Adjusting the Test Duration 15 4 8 Measurement Filtering and Working 15 en C M 16 Z 9 1 Normal MOOG oat sS 16 4 9 2 Both Sides Grounded BSG Mode 16 4 9 3 Making Current Adjustments 17 4 10 Warning Messages 17 Z 1051 5 uy uu 18 AVA Cooling Syste 19 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 4 12 Language 20 4 15 MEMON ea RR LES 20 4 13 1 Storage 20 4 13 2 Viewing Stored Results 20 4 13 3 Navigating through a
19. eturn 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 ship ping 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 a CSA before returning any instrument 36 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 AEMC 07 13 99 MAN 100393 v2 Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 603 749 6434 Fax 603 742 2346 WWW aemc com
20. hat could be caused by overheating This is a rugged but light weight instrument and may be easily carried by one person It is water resistant and can be used in inclement weather conditions IP54 with closed lid offering an excellent performance for working both in the laboratory and out in the field 6 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 2 2 Features 2 3 Cooling system to improve the number of sequential tests that can be performed Programmable and manual test current selection from 5 to 200A Accurately measures low contact resistances with test currents up to 200A Measures resistances from 0 1 to 1Q Low resolution of 0 1yQ Perform tests normally or with both sides of the switch gear connected to the ground Display is available in four languages Measures objects with both sides grounded Programmable test duration from 5 to 120 seconds Direct viewing of stored tests on the display Large LCD digital display Stores up to 8000 test results USB communication interface Direct printout using DataView software and a PC Rugged light weight and water resistant case 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 7 71 P eJ REMC INSTRUMENTS 79 MICRO OHMMETER MODEL 6292 v1 8 8 v 8 lt E K AB
21. hed installing the Installation Successful dialog box will appear Click on OK 15 Next the Installation Wizard Complete window will appear Click on Finish 16 A Question dialog box appears next Click Yes to read the procedure for con necting 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 28 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 available USB port on the computer 5 3 Establishing Communication to the Instrument m Do
22. ion Buttons perform the following DEL erases characters CAPS LOCK chooses between uppercase or lowercase letters NUM LOCK chooses between numeric or alphanumeric functions from 0 to 9 ESC aborts some functions or returns back one menu level SAVE saves the configuration or advances one menu level MODE selects between Normal or BSG operation modes START starts a test STOP stops a test 2 8 Rotary Knob v PRESS TO ENTER The rotary knob is used to adjust the current during a test navigate through the menus and perform other functions as described below When the main screen is viewed quick press will perform the MENU button function m When in a menu view a quick press will perform an ENTER function SELECT CURRENT ADJUST m When in a menu view pressing the rotary knob for Figure 2 3 two seconds performs an ESC button function m During a fixed current test a quick press will allow manual adjustment of the test current Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 9 3 INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION The Model 6292 can be configured to user defined settings by performing the following Press the MENU button to access the main Menu Turn the rotary knob clockwise or counter clockwise and press the knob to advance to the next level Press and hold the rotary knob to return back one menu level Press the rotary knob or the SAVE button for each level s setting to save each configuration NOTE D
23. placing 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 12A 5x20mm 34 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 7 4 Repair and Calibration To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications we recommend that it be scheduled back to our factory Service Center at one year intervals for recalibra tion 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 con tainer If the instrument is returned for calibration we need to know if you want a standard calibration or a calibration traceable to 1 5 Includes 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 1 5 are avail able NOTE You must obtain a CSA before returning any instrument 7 5 Technical and Sales Assistance If yo
24. re options for each of the following settings Object Name Name of the object to be tested When downloading tests with different object names will be stored under the specified object name Test Duration Number of seconds the test will be run Test Current The current to be used when running a test Date Format Specifies the format of dates to be used by the instrument European or USA Time Format Specifies if the time is to be displayed using a 12 hour AM PM or a 24 hour clock Operating Mode Specifies if tests should be run using BSG or Normal mode Temperature Format Specifies the temperature scale Centigrade or Fahrenheit to be used by the instrument Auto Save Specifies if test should automatically be saved when run Fan Specifies if the fan should always be on or only when the temperature exceeds a threshold Language Specifies the language to be used by the instruments display Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 31 Selecting the Write to Instrument button writes the configuration options as they are set in this dialog box to the instrument Selecting Read from Instrument resets the options in this dialog box to reflect the setting as they are in the attached instrument Selecting Cancel closes this dialog box discarding any changes specified without writing them to the attached instrument 5 6 Downloading Stored Tests m download stored tests go to Instrument gt Download If a connection had not b
25. s marked with this symbol may be dangerous 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 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 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 IV Measurement category IV corresponds to measurements taken at the source of low voltage installations Example power feeders counters and protection devices CAT Il Measurement category lll corresponds to measurements on building installations Example distribution panel circuit breakers machines or fixed industrial devices CAT II Measurement category ll corresponds to measurements taken on circuits directly connected to low voltage installations Example power supply to domestic electrical appliances and portable tools Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 1 N PRECAUTIONS FOR USE The protection obtained by the instrument can be compromi
26. s that the instrument has PLEASE VERIFY detected voltage above 20V on GROUNDING BEFORE the current terminals and potential terminals Check the grounding connections Tests cannot be performed in this situation CONTINUING 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 message appears at the bottom of the LCD when a test is saved R 33 1uQ 10 TEST COMPLETED Saved 73 Free Mem If the memory is a message will be displayed every time a save command is sent R 33 1u0 I 10A TEST COMPLETED Memory Full If the memory is full the user needs to erase some records or tests in order to allocate enough memory space for the saving of new tests 18 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 When saving a test the following information is stored the internal memory Name of the record 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 m Date and time NOTE A record may contain several tests and a test may contain several results 4 11 Cooling System A cooling system is available in order to increase the number of sequential tests without overheating
27. sed 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 During a circuit breaker measurement its contacts must be closed and con nected to an earth ground point The end connected to an earth ground point must be connected to the C 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 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
28. the rotary knob during a test enables the manual mode Turn the rotary knob clockwise to increase the current or counter clockwise to decrease to current Example After the start of a test if the current is 150A and the user presses the rotary knob the current can be adjusted to any value between 5A and 200A At the end of test the previous configuration is recovered for the preselected value of current 4 10 Warning Messages The following warning messages may appear to the user during the test R 33 1uQ TEST COMPLETED I 10A m Indicates that the test was TE ST COMPLE LEN completed successfully This 10 10 12 10 25 message will blink LOW CURRENT LOW CURRENT 1 3 2 Indicates that the current is not TIME 015 060sec enough to get the resistance 10 10 12 10 25 measurement OVERRANGE OVERRANGE It 50A Ig 4 0A Indicates that the resistance is TIME 015 060sec above the maximum range of 10 10 12 10225 equipment R 33 1u0 OVERHEATING Tt 50A Ig 4 0A Indicates that the instrument has OVERHEATING reached the maximum temperature 10 10 12 10 25 limit This message will blink Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 17 PROTECTION ACTIVATED R 33 1u0 Indicates that the instrument has It 50A Ig 4 0A stopped the test because of some PROTECTION ACTIVATED problem Check the connections 10 10 12 10 25 to eliminate bad contacts power supplying and grounding This message will blink VOLTAGE DETECTED VOLTAGE DETECTED Indicate
29. u 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 Arnoux 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 35 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 AT www aemc com 7 7 Warranty Repairs What you must do to r
30. uble click the Micro ohmmeter Icon that was created during software installation located on the desktop to open the Micro ohmmeter Control Panel From the main menu go to Instrument gt Connect to open the Connection dialog box Communications port Communication rate 5r bL Instrument model 6292 m Figure 5 5 m Specify the appropriate Communication port and rate and 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 29 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 asa Det Contra Panas mu Fe Edit Mirum Tni 4 E53 birti ES breil Tess 4 i A293 SmE F reti Las Dua EIRTO Feat DG bins ESG agi FRazistanca valus 532 yl Farsi tasa ER Chie EEHEHE Poa era Learn arent Di 203
31. uring the navigation in any level of sub menu lists pressing the MENU button will return directly to the main Menu The following parameters are configurable MAIN SCREEN Setup Test Edit Object Name Test Current Test Duration Return LANGUAGE English Francais Italiano Spanish MEMORY 10 Recall Clear All Usage Return Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 SETTINGS Date Format m MM DD YY DD MM YY Time Format m 12H m 24H m Set Date m Set Time Auto Save OFF m m Fan m AUTO m ON m Display m Backlight m Contrast m Return m System Info m Return NOTE The instrument can also be configured from the Micro ohmmeter Control Panel see 85 5 within DataView Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 11 4 OPERATION 4 1 Getting Started 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 The Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 uses the four terminal Kelvin method to prevent test lead resistance error during measurement Test current may be chosen by the operator and the reading is obtained by comparison through internal high stability standards The measurement result appears in the alpha numeric display 1 Connect the instrument to a 120 240V 50 60Hz AC power supply 2 Before turning
32. ws XP Windows Vista amp Windows 7 8 32 64 bit m 256MB of RAM for Windows XP 1GB of RAM for Windows Vista amp Windows 7 8 32 bit 2GB or RAM for Windows Vista amp Windows 7 8 64 bit m 80MB of hard disk space 200MB recommended m USB port DataView is a registered trademark of Chauvin Arnoux Inc Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries 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 E usaFlay s ain s w a dh EI 1 DATAVIEW 12 Awas a Desc iE nre Speed up ery system perm J Ba in Pare Dupin Figure 5 1 NOTE If Autorun is disabled it will be necessary to open Windows Explorer then locate and open the USB stick drive labeled DataView to view the files on the drive Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 25 3 Inthe AutoPlay window select Open Folder to view Files 4 Double click on Setup exe from the opened folder view to l
33. www aemc com for availability Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 5 2 PRODUCT FEATURES 2 1 Description The AEMC high current Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 is a portable micro processor controlled instrument It incorporates 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 4 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 in the alphanumeric display with up to 4 digit resolution It allows measurement of resistances up to 19 with resolution as low as Test currents be adjusted by the operator and are displayed on the digital display The Model 6292 has an internal memory for storing up to 8000 readings The USB interface may be connected to a computer to download the stored values The high current generation system is based on modern technology that allows for a significant decrease in both weight 24 Ibs 11 kg and size The case is made of a hard plastic highly resistant to impact and environmental conditions Internal thermal sensors in all sensitive components prevent damage to the instrument t
34. xx xxxx option should be selected by default Select the desired language and then click on Install 26 Micro ohmmeter Model 6292 7 Installation Wizard window will appear Click Next To proceed accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next 9 Inthe 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 11 In the Select Features window that appears select the instrument s control panel that you want to install then click Next NOTE The PDF XChange option must be selected to be able to generate PDF reports from within DataView 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 27 wwe Dn net commect the BEME USA for cable until thr nstallabon GE me diven and the Dataview has fmurhed U3B or cable connected to the computer nea then de renrect it from the computer belere proceeding Figure 5 4 NOTE The installation of the drivers may take a few moments Windows may even indicate that it is not responding however it is running Please wait for it to finish 14 When the drivers are finis
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