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1. Figure 4 8 Selection of RCD test standard Keys UP DOWN Selects standard TEST Confirms selected standard ESC Exits back to settings menu Function selector Exits back to main menu without changes Maximum RCD disconnection times differ in various standards The trip out times defined in individual standards are listed below Trip out times isa to EN 61008 EN 61009 rales deer Sora a time delayed t 500 ms 130 ms lt ta lt 500 ms 60 ms lt ta lt 200 ms 50 ms lt ta lt 150 ms Trip out times ro to EN 60364 4 41 Cee A seca an coo o time delayed ts 999 ms 130 ms lt ta lt 999 ms 60 ms lt ta lt 200 ms 50 ms lt ta lt 150 ms Trip out times according to BS 7671 concdlayes gt 7990ms t4 lt 900me t lt 160m ime delayed t gt 1999 ms 130 ms lt ta lt 500 ms 60 ms lt t lt 200 ms 50 ms lt t lt 150 ms Trip out times according to ASINZS 3017 wats lt st re as es il gt 10 lt 30 gt 999ms E o M f gt 30 e pie E Minimum test period for current of 2xlan RCD shall not trip out Test current and measurement accuracy correspond to AS NZS 3017 requirements 28 MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument operation Maximum test times related to selected test current for general non delayed RCD Standard EN 61008 EN 61009 EN 60364 4 41 1000 ms 1000 ms BS 7671 2000 ms AS NZS 3017 I Il III 1000
2. Figure 5 1 Voltage in single phase system Test parameters for voltage measurement There are no parameters to be set Connections for voltage measurement Figure 5 2 Connection of 3 wire test lead and optional adapter in three phase system 38 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations Xo ee O O I ee ee Figure 5 3 Connection of plug commander and 3 wire test lead in single phase system Voltage measurement procedure Select the 4e ly yte RAN function using the function selector keys Connect test cable to the instrument Connect test leads to the item to be tested see figures 5 2 and 5 3 Store voltage measurement result by pressing the MEM key optional Ute Srg fi oH Lz Ulz Sra fi 58 BHz 3 L 2 5 al Wis 3rd os Wiz Sri ot 3 Wes 3760 023 37a L PE HW L PE H EDEL ELL w E 371 EDIE I E ot 375 Figure 5 4 Examples of voltage measurement in three phase system Displayed results for single phase system UIN Voltage between phase and neutral conductors Ulpe Voltage between phase and protective conductors Unpe Voltage between neutral and protective conductors Ponana frequency Displayed results for three phase system UZ EET Voltage between phases L1 and L2 ES Voltage between phases L1 and L3 6 6 Sane Voltage between phases L2 and L3 eZ acticin Correct connection CW rotation sequence
3. 109 MI 3108 EurotestPV Appendix C Country notes Appendix C Country notes This appendix C contains collection of minor modifications related to particular country requirements Some of the modifications mean modified listed function characteristics related to main chapters and others are additional functions Some minor modifications are related also to different requirements of the same market that are covered by various suppliers C 1 List of country modifications The following table contains current list of applied modifications Related chapters Modification type Note 5 4 11 3 C 2 1 Appended Special G type RCD C 2 Modification issues C 2 1 AT modification G type RCD Modified is the following related to the mentioned in the chapter 5 4 Added G type RCD Time limits are the same as for general type RCD Contact voltage is calculated the same as for general type RCD Modifications of the chapter 5 4 Test parameters for RCD test and measurement TEST RCD sub function test RCDt RCD I AUTO Uc lon Rated RCD residual current sensitivity lan 10 mA 30 mA 100 mA 300 mA 500 mA 1000 mA type RCD type AC A F B B starting polarity mA r u gt selective S general L_ delayed characteristic MUL Multiplication factor for test current 7 1 2 5 l n Ulim Conventional touch voltage limit 25 V 50 V Notes 0 Ulim can be selected in the Uc sub function
4. eo Figure 6 17 Uoc Isc test Uoc Isc test procedure Select sub function using the function selector keys and 0 0 keys Connect PV safety probe and sensors optional to the instrument Connect the item to be tested see figure 6 17 Check input voltage Press the TEST key to perform the measurement Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional Uc 1124 110V Isc 5 298 4 938 Wid Sl Figure 6 18 Example of Uoc lsc measurement results Displayed results for Uoc Isc measurement MEAS column Eo o measured open voltage of the panel SC wesesaniwa measured short circuit current of the panel STC column UOC icesirsras calculated open voltage at STC SC naass calculated short circuit current at STC 2 MI 3108 EurotestPV Solar measurements PV systems Notes 0 Before starting the PV measurements settings of PV module type and PV test parameters should be checked o For calculation of STC results correct PV module type PV test parameters Irr and T ambient or cell values must be measured or be entered manually before the test The Irr and T results in ENV menu are considered Refer to Appendix E for further information 0 The Irr and T measurements should be carried out immediately before the Uoc Isc test Environmental conditions must be stable during the tests 0 For best results PV remote unit A 1378 should be used 6 6 I V curve measurement The V curve measurement is used to
5. n Online voltages are displayed together with test terminal indication All 34 three test terminals are used for selected measurement bann n Ps Online voltages are displayed together with test terminal indication L w 33g and N test terminals are used for selected measurement L pe pw Land PE are active test terminals N terminal should also be connected 230 1 for correct input voltage condition 230 4 1 2 Battery indication The battery indication indicates the charge condition of battery and connection of external charger Battery capacity indication Low battery l Battery is too weak to guarantee correct result Replace or recharge the battery cells l Charging in progress if power supply adapter is connected 4 1 3 Messages In the message field warnings and messages are displayed Measurement is running consider displayed warnings Conditions on the input terminals allow starting the measurement consider other displayed warnings and messages Conditions on the input terminals do not allow starting the measurement consider displayed warnings and messages RCD tripped out during the measurement in RCD functions Instrument is overheated The measurement is prohibited until the temperature decreases under the allowed limit Result s can be stored High electrical noise was detected during measurement Results may be impaired D elle Bd wr Ea 22 MI 3108 Euro
6. EurotestPV MI 3108 Instruction manual Version 1 2 Code no 20 751 987 X 7S 2 METREL Distributor Manufacturer METREL d d Ljubljanska cesta 77 1354 Horjul Slovenia web site http www metrel si e mail metrel metrel si 2013 METREL The trade names Metrel Smartec Eurotest Autosequence are trademarks registered or pending in Europe and other countries No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means without permission in writing from METREL MI 3108 EurotestPV Table of contents Table of contents L PROT ACC ppc ct cas ce osc sce E E 6 2 Safety and operational Considerations ccccescceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeseeeseneseneseaes 7 2 AVANOS ANa NOUS Seiten anos ara a a eae a a T 22 Battery and CNargiig sesei a a 12 29 SaANdadS apple ai E A E TA T TA ENNET 14 D Mstru ument descrip N nanea a a 16 3 1 FTODCPAN O Remrpenertier ener A etre tne emer tar Ree eee rar ar Reine ear etn te ee ar ene ee ee 16 sy ems E o 6 2161 0 dl Ore 41 gt Neer A T ree 17 29 BACK SIAGA hae ae E A A A 18 OF Carving Ne INSIUMEIN eessen E 19 3 4 1 Secure attachment Of tHE STara eea a a a A E 20 3 5 Instrument Set and ACCESSOSIES ccccceccsccecceeceeceeeeeeeeceeeceeeeeseeceecseceeseesaees 21 3 5 1 standard SCE IVS 1 OO sadeses eases r a N Arois 21 3 9 2 OPHONGI ACCES SOMES assis sess sary Bethe eh cantik a ae AL ae BA See 21 4 instrument ODS AUIOM vas
7. Select Eg Ee n or e TINEA function Connect test cable to the instrument and short the test leads together see figure 5 13 Press TEST to perform resistance measurement Press the CAL key to compensate leads resistance CALIBRATION CALIERAT ION Figure 5 14 Results with old calibration Figure 5 15 Results with new calibration values values Note 0 The highest value for lead compensation is 5 Q If the resistance is higher the compensation value is set back to default value CAL is displayed if no calibration value is stored 45 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations 5 4 Testing RCDs Various test and measurements are required for verification of RCD s in RCD protected installations Measurements are based on the EN 61557 6 standard The following measurements and tests Sub functions can be performed 0 Contact voltage 0 Trip out time o Trip out current 0 RCD autotest See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on key functionality Ur L PE N aE 06 232 Figure 5 16 RCD test Test parameters for RCD test and measurement RCD sub function test RCDt RCD I AUTO Uc Rated RCD residual current sensitivity lan 10 mA 30 mA 100 mA 300 mA 500 mA 1000 mA 2 S or general _ characteristic Multiplication factor for test current 2 1 2 5 lan Conventional touch voltage limit 25 V 50 V Notes 0 Ulim can be selec
8. fo Pd ee Invalid connection CCW rotation sequence Peen frequency 39 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations 5 2 Insulation resistance The Insulation resistance measurement is performed in order to ensure safety against electric shock through insulation Typical applications are 0 Insulation resistance between conductors of installation 0 Insulation resistance of non conductive rooms walls and floors 0 Insulation resistance of ground cables 0 Resistance of semi conductive antistatic floors eae Se Mi See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on key functionality Figure 5 5 Insulation resistance Test parameters for insulation resistance measurement 2 N r o EEEE H I 4 SEEN ETES t mains voltage f urate ALDI switched off 4 hii TTT loads disconnected SA Figure 5 6 Connections for insulation measurement 40 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations Insulation resistance measuring procedure Select the R kye function using the function selector keys Set the required test voltage Enable and set limit value optional Disconnect tested installation from mains supply and discharge insulation as required Connect test cable to the instrument and to the item to be tested see figure 5 6 Press the TEST key to perform the measurement double click for continuous measurement and later p
9. 1 4kA ne jominal voltage 100V 264V 15Hz i500Hz Voltage frequency U OV 440V f 15Hz 500Hz Phase rotation EN 61557 7 None voltage es 440V 15Hz 500Hz Resu sults 1 2 3 0 pen Nae 61557 6 l mA 30mA 100mA 300mA 500mA 1A No omina te re age 100V 1264V 15Hz 1500Hz Coni voltage Uc ooon 100 0V Rs 0 000 10 00k Rs Uc In 3 x N Tripping ti non dela aye ed medel elayed RCDs R 0 18M 199 9M0 UN 50V 100V 250 mm oo 05 0ms 1 oe Uc 0 0V 1100 0V Tripping c l0 0 2010N ate C 01 50 bN A t 0ms 0300ms Uc WA 1100 0V Multiplier 00 5 01 02 05 Resistance to earth EN 61557 5 R 0 aa 099990 Open uit voltage lt 45Vpu Shoka uit current lt 20MA CATINGOOV A 1350 7 METREL go nska 77 1354 Horjul Measuring and Regulation Equi ia ent Manufacturer d d Mnie el si Figure 3 5 Bottom Legend 1 Bottom information label 2 Neck belt openings 3 Handling side covers 3 4 Carrying the instrument Instrument description With the neck carrying belt supplied in standard set various possibilities of carrying the instrument are available Operator can choose appropriate one on basis of his operation see the following examples 19 The instrument hangs around operators neck only quick placing and displacing MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument description The instrument can be used even when placed in soft car
10. 102 11 10 6 Insulation Resistance of PV systems ccccccceccsecceeceecseeceessecceesseesesseesees 103 dk el E E i EEE E ii EEOAE 103 Appendix A Fuse table eee eee nen es en ne ee ene eS ene a ee eee ee ee eee 105 A 1 Fuse table IPSC vvncacssssncscnrsercarsvenevesereenverarvienvaensveasasnrsereacusrestaarcunnsaeriianvernses 105 Appendix B Accessories for specific measurements ccseceeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeneees 108 Appendix C Country notes rissa cts te cteeecenceceecie ee taewale en tenes en cteewseenteeudesvteeeseeeteeeseess 110 C 1 List of country modifications sien icecisncmtnnssnsindaniunciednsenesiedneesesedmsieaandacehasntecteavaiasbeass 110 CZ MOCION SS E arrei EEE EEA EEEO 110 C 2 1 AT modification G type ROD Q u cccccccccccseccneccecceecsecceessecceesseccsessesseeesesseetsesseessesees 110 Appendix D Commanders A 1314 A 1401 aassassnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 112 D 1 A Warnings related to Safety ccccccccccsecceeeceeeceeeeeeceeeceeeceeeceeeseesaeeseeeeaeees 112 O BAUG ae EE nee ee ene nese E neon e 112 D 3 Description Of COMMANCETS ccccecceecseeteeeeeeceeeeeesneceeeeeeeeeseeseeteeeeeeseeeeeenaes 112 D 4 Operation OF commanders isiisicsarscncavans cnssiareonssansannssuewenssiadeantsadoucteindamanbaenannnbus 113 Appendix E PV measurements calculated Values cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 115 MI 3108 EurotestPV Preface 1 Preface
11. 5 24 Press the TEST key to perform the measurement Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional 4 162 lsc 52 SA Limils Figure 5 25 Example of loop impedance measurement result Displayed results f aaan Fault loop impedance SC ran Prospective fault current HE a g PAS Low limit prospective short circuit current value Prospective fault current Isc is calculated from measured impedance as follows Un x Koo SC 7 where UP Sectsuet Nominal U_ pe voltage see table below KSC asi Correction factor for Isc see chapter 4 4 5 Input voltage range L PE 110 V 93 V lt U_pe lt 134 V 230 V 185 V lt U_pe lt 266 V Notes o High fluctuations of mains voltage can influence the measurement results the noise sign HiH is displayed in the message field In this case it is recommended to repeat few measurements to check if the readings are stable 0 This measurement will trip out the RCD in RCD protected electrical installation if test Zloop is selected 0 Select Zs rcd measurement to prevent trip out of RCD in RCD protected installation 54 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations 5 6 Line impedance and prospective short circuit current Voltage drop Line impedance is measured in loop comprising of mains voltage source and line wiring Line impedance is covered by the requirements of the EN 61557 3 standard The Voltage drop sub function is intended to check tha
12. PV measurements settings Parameters for PV measurements can be set in this menu 500 Fia Irr T sensor Tcell tod Ser of Figure 4 21 Selection of PV measurement settings Parameters for PV measurements Test std Testing standard IEC 60891 CEI 82 25 Type of irradiance measuring sensor PV cell Pyran Irr min Minimal valid solar irradiance for calculation 500 1000 W m Temperature for calculation Tamb Tcell Mod Ser Number of modules in serial 1 30 Number of modules in parallel 1 10 Selection of PV test parameters Keys UP DOWN Selects appropriate option TEST Enables changing data of selected parameter MEM Saves settings ESC Function selector Exits back Changing data of selected parameter Keys UP DOWN Sets parameter TEST Confirms set data ESC Function selector Exits back 3 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations 5 Measurements a c LV installations 5 1 Voltage frequency and phase sequence Voltage and frequency measurement Is always active in the terminal voltage monitor In the special VOLTAGE TRMS menu the measured voltage frequency and information about detected three phase connection can be stored Measurements are based on the EN 61557 7 standard See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on Ula 231U of S eHS key functionality Ulpe 231M nee L PE HWH 23 o 231
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14. Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8 Read the file README_EuroLink txt on CD for instructions about installing and running the program Note 0 USB drivers should be installed on PC before using the USB interface Refer to USB installation instructions available on installation CD 88 MI 3108 EurotestPV Data handling 8 6 2 Bluetooth communication How to configure a Bluetooth link between instrument and PC For Bluetooth communication with PC a Standard Serial Port over Bluetooth link for Bluetooth dongle A 1436 must be configured first Switch Off and On the instrument Be sure that the Bluetooth dongle A 1436 is properly initialized If not the Bluetooth dongle must be initialized as described in chapter 4 4 7 Communication On PC configure a Standard Serial Port to enable communication over Bluetooth link between instrument and PC No code for pairing the devices is needed Run the EurolinkPRO program The PC and the instrument will automatically recognize each other The instrument is prepared to communicate with the PC Switch Off and On the instrument Be sure that the Bluetooth dongle A 1436 is properly initialized If not the Bluetooth dongle must be initialized as described in chapter 4 4 7 Communication some Android applications automatically carry out the setup of a Bluetooth connection It is preferred to use this option if it exists This option is supported by Metrel s Android applications If this option is not s
15. a barcode or RFID tag is confirmed by two short confirmation beeps 0 Use only barcode readers and RFID readers delivered by Metrel or authorized distributor 8 MI 3108 EurotestPV Data handling 8 6 Communication Stored results can be transferred to a PC A special communication program on the PC automatically identifies the instrument and enables data transfer between the instrument and the PC There are two communication interfaces available on the instrument USB or RS 232 With the optional Bluetooth dongle A 1436 the instrument can communicate via Bluetooth too 8 6 1 USB and RS232 communication The instrument automatically selects the communication mode according to detected interface USB interface has priority PS 2 RS 232 cable minimum connections 1 to 2 4 to 3 3 to 5 PS 2 for MI 3125 9 pin D female for PC Figure 8 14 Interface connection for data transfer over PC COM port How to establish an USB or RS232 link RS 232 communication connect a PC COM port to the instrument PS 2 connector using the PS 2 RS232 serial communication cable USB communication connect a PC USB port to the instrument USB connector using the USB interface cable Switch on the PC and the instrument Run the EurolinkPRO program The PC and the instrument will automatically recognize each other The instrument is prepared to communicate with the PC The program EurolinkPRO is a PC software running on Windows XP Windows
16. a c LV installations Figure 5 34 Resistance to earth measurement of a lighting protection system Earth resistance measurements common measurement procedure Select FA ia function using the function selector keys Enable and set limit value optional Connect test leads to the instrument Connect the item to be tested see figures 5 33 5 34 Press the TEST key to perform the measurement Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional 213 820 V Rcs l Skit REB aki gt i Figure 5 35 Example of earth resistance measurement result Displayed results for earth resistance measurement FS aaeteoesees Earth resistance FR O iacarhennns Resistance of S potential probe PS Covenants Resistance of H current probe Notes 0 High resistance of S and H probes could influence the measurement results In this case Rp and Rc warnings are displayed There is no pass fail indication in this case 0 High noise currents and voltages in earth could influence the measurement results The tester displays the HiH warning in this case 0 Probes must be placed at sufficient distance from the measured object 60 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations 5 8 PE test terminal It can happen that a dangerous voltage is applied to the PE wire or other accessible metal parts This is a very dangerous situation since the PE wire and MPEs are considered to be earthed An often reason for this fa
17. a c LV installations AUTO e G xlid6 6ms 35 TME Mas ns ns 1 ree ne ne PE H HA tore Step 2 AUTO e G 46 6me 35 TME terms Ll ims x1 wa were me Sena 6 xlid 6e 6me 35 TME sos of rms 11 1mS 1 wee rshkims S0 ms L F4 Toe Step 6 AUTO Sema G xig Ama 35 TME sos ffrerms 11 1mS 1 wee odma 3bkmsS Figure 5 21 Individual steps in RCD autotest ST Sona G x1li46 8ms 35 fms xaos ferms 11 1ms 1 rE gt Shbms S0AmSs AUTO eS gt G t5 fT fms 11 1ime sae Shims ohms la 2r 8mA 27 8mA _lictigiqy L PE H BB YRS Bottom Figure 5 22 Two parts of result field in RCD autotest MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations Displayed results MA eeen Step 1 trip out time 213 IAN 0 X anaana Step 2 trip out time t 4 IAN 180 Kem Step 3 trip out time 25 5xIAN 0 XS sesosens Step 4 trip out time t gt Be OxIAN 180 gt VE N Step 5 trip out time ts xIAN 0 Kornon Step 6 trip out time ts xIAN 180 la Step 7 trip out current 09 I N Step 8 trip out current 180 De Contact voltage for rated IAN 0 The autotest sequence is immediately stopped if any incorrect condition is detected e g excessive Uc or trip out time out of bounds o Auto test is finished without x5 tests in case of testing the RCD types A F with rated residual currents of lAn 300 mA 500 mA and 1000 mA In this case auto test result pa
18. applications Continuous resistance measurement procedure select continuity function using the function selector keys Set sub function ZoNa Enable and set the limit optional Connect test cable to the instrument Compensate test leads resistance if necessary see section 5 3 3 Disconnect from mains supply and discharge the object to be tested Connect test leads to the tested object see figure 5 11 Press the TEST key to begin performing a continuous measurement Press the TEST key to stop measurement After the measurement is finished store the result optional U U U U U U U U U U Figure 5 12 Example of continuous resistance measurement Displayed result Roan Resistance 5 3 3 Compensation of test leads resistance This chapter describes how to compensate the test leads resistance in both continuity functions R LOWQ and CONTINUITY Compensation is required to eliminate the influence of test leads resistance and the internal resistances of the instrument on the measured resistance The lead compensation is therefore a very important feature to obtain correct result CAL symbol is displayed if the compensation was carried out successfully 44 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations Circuits for compensating the resistance of test leads N L2 N L P mri H N Figure 5 13 Shorted test leads prolongation lead Compensation of test leads resistance procedure
19. check correct operation of the PV panels Different problems on PV panels failure of a part of the PV panel string dirt shadow etc can be found Figure 6 19 I V curve starting screens The data to be measured is divided into three screens See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on key functionality Settings parameters for V curve test WE _ Number of screen Syme Results STC measured both to be displayed Connection for the V curve test Figure 6 20 I V curve test 13 MI 3108 EurotestPV Solar measurements PV systems I V curve test procedure Select WAY sub function using the function selector keys and U U keys Check or set PV module and PV testing parameters and limits optional Connect PV safety probe to the instrument Connect environmental probes to the instrument optional Connect the item to be tested see figure 6 20 Press the TEST key to perform the measurement Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional Figure 6 21 Example of I V curve results Displayed results for V curve test UOC sesvaiatas measured STC open circuit voltage of the panel ISC aain measured STC short circuit current of the panel Umpp measured STC voltage at maximal power point Impp measured STC current at maximal power point Pmpp measured STC maximal output power of the panel Notes 0 0 Before starting the PV meas
20. current Min prospective short circuit current A 694 2 464 2 381 4 319 1 190 1 105 MI 3108 EurotestPV Appendix A Fuse table 919 2 464 2 266 9 1217 2 821 7 663 3 319 1 80 1567 2 1133 1 964 9 836 5 447 9 2075 3 1429 1195 4 1018 585 4 Fuse type B Rated Disconnection time s current Min prospective short circuit current A Disconnection time s current Min prospective short circuit current A Fuse type K Rated Disconnection time s current 35m 01 02 04 A Min prospective short circuit current A 05 75 75 75 T75 Ca T e T e e o l e l 106 MI 3108 EurotestPV Appendix A Fuse table Disconnection time s current 35m 01 A Min prospective short circuit current A 107 MI 3108 EurotestPV Appendix B Accessories for specific measurements Appendix B Accessories for specific measurements The table below presents recommended standard and optional accessories required for specific measurement Please see attached list of standard accessories for your set or contact your distributor for further information Function Suitable accessories Optional with ordering code A Insulation resistance 0 Testlead 3x1 5m 0 Tip commander A 1401 R LOWQ resistance 0 Test lead 3x 1 5m Continuity o0 Tip commander A 1401 o0 Testlead 4m A 1012 0 Test lead 3x 1 5m o Plug commander A 1314 0 Mains measuring cable
21. does not normally trip an RCD However the trip limit of the RCD may be exceeded as a result of leakage current flowing to the PE protective conductor or a capacitive connection between L and PE conductors 0 The RCD trip lock sub function function selector switch in LOOP position takes longer to complete but offers much better accuracy of fault loop resistance in comparison to the R sub result in Contact voltage function 0 RCD trip out time and RCD trip out current measurements will only be performed if the contact voltage in the pre test at nominal differential current is lower than the set contact voltage limit 0 The autotest sequence RCD AUTO function stops when trip out time is out of allowable time period Z LOOP 0 The low limit prospective short circuit current value depends on fuse type fuse current rating fuse trip out time and impedance scaling factor 0 The specified accuracy of tested parameters is valid only if the mains voltage is stable during the measurement o Fault loop impedance measurements will trip an RCD 0 The measurement of fault loop impedance using trip lock function does not normally trip an RCD However the trip limit may be exceeded if a leakage current flows to the PE protective conductor or if there is a capacitive connection between L and PE conductors Z LINE Voltage drop 0 In case of measurement of Ziine tine with the instrument test leads PE and N connected together the instrument will d
22. from battery manufacturer 13 MI 3108 EurotestPV Safety and operational considerations 2 3 Standards applied The Eurotest instruments are manufactured and tested in accordance with the following regulations Electromagnetic compatibility EMC EN 61326 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Class B Hand held equipment used in controlled EM environments Safety LVD EN 61010 1 EN 61010 2 030 EN 61010 031 EN 61010 2 032 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part 1 General requirements Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part 2 030 Particular requirements for testing and measuring circuits Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part 031 Safety requirements for hand held probe assemblies for electrical measurement and test Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part 2 032 Particular requirements for hand held and hand manipulated current sensors for electrical test and measurement Functionality EN 61557 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1000 Vac and 1500 Vac Equipment for testing measuring or monitoring of protective measures Part 1 General requirements Part 2 Insulation resistance Part 3 Loop resistance Par
23. ms 1000 ms Maximum test times related to selected test current for selective time delayed RCD 4 4 5 Isc factor SET Isc FACTOR In this menu the Isc factor for calculation of short circuit current in Z LINE and Z LOOP measurements can be set Isc factor Figure 4 9 Selection of Isc factor Keys UP DOWN Sets Isc value TEST Confirms Isc value ESC Exits back to settings menu Function selectors Exits back to main menu without changes Short circuit current Isc in the supply system is important for selection or verification of protective circuit breakers fuses over current breaking devices RCDs The default value of Isc factor ksc is 1 00 The value should be set according to local regulative Range for adjustment of the Isc factor is 0 20 3 00 4 4 6 Commander support The support for remote commanders can be COMMANDER DISABLED enabled or disabled in this menu Figure 4 10 Selection of commander support 29 MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument operation Keys UP DOWN selects commander option TEST Confirms selected option ESC Exits back to settings menu Function selector Exits back to main menu without changes Note 0 Commander disabled option is intended to disable the commander s remote keys In the case of high EM interfering noise the operation of the commander can be irregular 4 4 7 Communication COMMUN TCAT ION In this menu the Bluetooth dongle A 1436 can b
24. o0 Tip commander A 1401 0 Three phase adapter with switch A 1111 0 Testlead 3x1 5m I U I I U Line impedance Voltage Drop Fault loop impedance Plug commander A 1314 Mains measuring cable Three phase adapter with switch A 1111 Earth resistance RE Test lead 3x 1 5m Earth test set 3 wire 20 m S 2026 o Earth test set 3 wire 50 m S 2027 0 Three phase adapter A 1110 0 Three phase adapter with switch A 1111 Voltage frequency Test lead 3 x 1 5 m Plug commander A 1314 Mains measuring cable Tip commander A 1401 Test lead 3 x 1 5 m Mains measuring cable U I U I Power 0 I o0 Tip commander A 1401 U I U I U I Energy Harmonics Scope AC current clamp A 1018 AC current clamp A 1019 AC DC current clamp A 1391 Current AC current clamp A 1018 AC current clamp A 1019 AC DC current clamp A 1391 Panel PV Safety probe Isc Uoc PV MC 4 adapters PV MC3 adapters AC DC current clamp A1391 PV Remote unit A 1378 Inverter PV Safety probe 0 PV MC 4 adapters 108 I V curve U U U U U U MI 3108 EurotestPV Appendix B Accessories for specific measurements 0 PV MC3 adapters 0 PV Remote unit A 1378 0 PV fused test lead A 1385 o AC DC current clamp A 1391 I I U AC current clamp A 1018 AC current clamp A 1019 Environment Temperature probe A 1400 Pyranometer A 1399 Monocrystal PV cell A 1427 PV Remote unit A 1378
25. parameters Temperature and solar irradiance values must be known for o Calculation of nominal values at standard test conditions STC 0 Checking that environmental conditions are suitable for carrying out the PV tests The parameters can be measured or entered manually The probes can be connected to the instrument or to the PV remote unit A 1378 See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on key functionality Figure 6 12 Environmental parameters screen Test parameters for measuring setting of environmental parameters INPUT Input of environmental data MEAS MANUAL 69 MI 3108 EurotestPV Solar measurements PV systems Connections for measuring of environmental parameters Figure 6 13 Measurement of environmental parameters Procedure for measuring of environmental parameters Select AS function and Wis sub function using the function selector keys and U U keys Connect environmental probes to the instrument see figure 6 13 Connect the item to be tested see figure 6 13 Press the TEST key to perform the measurement Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional MEAS 50H m2 gd Figure 6 14 Example of measured results Displayed results for environmental parameters Irr SOlar irradiance Tamb or Tcell temperature of ambient or PV cells Note o If the Irradiance result is lower than the set minimal value Irr min the STC results will not be calculated message Wi ea
26. roof should be considered In case of a fault in the measuring system wires devices connections measuring instrument accessories presence of flammable gases very high moisture or heavy dust an electrical arc can occur that will not extinguish by itself Arcs can lead to fire and can cause heavy damage Users must be skilled to disconnect the PV system safely in this case Insulation resistance Insulation resistance of PV systems 0 0 Insulation resistance measurement should only be performed on de energized objects Do not touch the test object during the measurement or before it is fully discharged Risk of electric shock MI 3108 EurotestPV Safety and operational considerations 0 When an insulation resistance measurement has been performed on a capacitive object automatic discharge may not be done immediately The warning message and the actual voltage are displayed during discharge until voltage drops below 10 V Continuity functions 0 Continuity measurements should only be performed on de energized objects 0 Parallel loops may influence on test results Testing PE terminal 0 If phase voltage is detected on the tested PE terminal stop all measurements immediately and ensure the cause of the fault is eliminated before proceeding with any activity Notes related to measurement functions General o The indicator means that the selected measurement cannot be performed because of irregular conditions on i
27. stored in selected location MEM ESC Returns to measurements field Function selector TEST Exits back to main function menu 84 MI 3108 EurotestPV Data handling 8 5 Clearing stored data 8 5 1 Clearing complete memory content Select CLEAR ALL MEMORY in MEMORY menu A warning will be displayed CLEHR ALL MEMORY All aaen oo Will be los Figure 8 6 Clear all memory Keys in clear all memory menu TEST Confirms clearing of complete memory content YES must be selected with U U keys Function selector Exits back to main function menu without changes CLEARING MEMORY Figure 8 7 Clearing memory in progress 8 5 2 Clearing measurement s in selected location Select DELETE RESULTS in MEMORY menu DELETE RESULTS PETIOBIECT be4 ELO BLOCK aa SS n LPETOBRIECT Bid ELO BLOCK B i FUS JFUSE Bae gt Con CONNECTION aS Ho 4 Figure 8 8 Clear measurements menu data structure field selected Keys in delete results menu installation structure field selected TAB Selects the location element Object Block Fuse Connection UP DOWN Selects number of selected location element 1 to 199 Function selector Exits back to main function menu ESC Exits back to memory menu TEST Enters dialog box for deleting all measurements in selected location and its sub locations 85 MI 3108 EurotestPV Data handling Keys in dialog for confirmation to clear results in selected l
28. temperature and irradiance for calculation of STC measurement results During the PV tests the displayed STC results are calculated on base of set or measured environmental data in the instruments Environmental menu These values are not necessarily measured at the same time as other measurements 33 MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument operation synchronization of time stamps enables to later update the PV measured results with enviromental data that were measured simultaneously with the A 1378 PV Remote unit Stored STC values are then corrected accordingly Selecting this option will allow icin synchronization of data between the instrument and PV Remote unit i Figure 4 15 Synchronize menu Data to be synchronized Instrument s time and date will be uploaded to the PV Remote unit the instrument Saved STC results will be corrected accordingly Keys UP DOWN Selects data to be synchronized TEST Synchronizes data Follow the information on the LCD If the synchronization succeeded a confirmation beep will follow after short and messages ESC Exits back to settings menu Function selector Exits back to main menu Connection for synchronization CH1 CH2 CH3 Figure 4 16 Connection of the instruments during synchronization Note o Refer to A 1378 PV Remote unit user manual for more information 34 MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument operation 4 4 11 Solar settings In Solar settings parameters of PV mod
29. the barcode scanner type can be set Options are 0 Serial barcode scanner 0 Barcode scanner application on Android devices check list of approved Metrel Android devices and applications Keys UP DOWN Selects option TEST Confirms selected option ESC Exits back to Settings menu Function selector Exits back to main menu without changes SCANHER TPE RS232 ANDROID i Figure 4 12 Menu for Scanner type 4 4 8 Initial settings INITIAL SETTINGS In this menu the instrument settings measurement parameters and limits can be set to initial factory values Figure 4 13 Initial settings dialogue Keys UP DOWN Selects option YES NO TEST Restores default settings if YES is selected ESC Exits back to settings menu Function selector Exits back to main menu without changes Warning 0 Customized settings will be lost when this option is used o Ifthe batteries are removed for more than 1 minute the custom made settings will be lost 31 MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument operation The default setup is listed below Instrument setting Language Contrast Isc factor RCD standards Commander Scanner type Clamp settings Td CLAMP 1 A1391 40A CLAMP 2 A1391 40A Solar settings Test mode Sub function INSTALLATION o O Utest 500 V Low Ohm Resistance CONTINUITY No limit Z LINE Fuse type none selected ZREF 0 00 O Z LOOP Fuse type none selected ZS rcd Fuse type none selected RCD RCD t
30. to the instrument Connect the voltage test leads and current clamp to the item to be tested see figure 7 2 Press the TEST key to start the continuous measurement Press the TEST key again to stop the measurement Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional Figure 7 3 Power measurement results Displayed results for the Power measurements Peete active power S A apparent power O oinari reactive power capacitive or inductive PF power factor capacitive or inductive THDU voltage total harmonic distortion Notes 0 Consider polarity and setup of current clamps see chapter 4 4 8 Clamp settings 0 Results can also be stored while the measurement is running 7 2 Harmonics Harmonics are components of the voltage and currents signal with an integer multiple of the fundamental frequency The harmonic values are an important parameter of power quality See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on key functionality Figure 7 4 Harmonics menu Settings and parameters in Harmonics function Displayed parameters voltage U or current I Selected harmonic S O URO lel Selected harmonic 16 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements Power amp energy Connection for the Harmonics measurement See figure 7 2 Harmonics measurement procedure Select pldiieltless sub function using the function selector keys and U U keys Connect voltage test leads and current clamp to the instrument C
31. w x N x d eceeeeee eee e es 23 cm x 10 3 cm x 11 5 cm WVGIQIVG dxincdarentncdveustndancaameddianiuedliedian 1 3 kg without battery cells Reference conditions Reference temperature range 10 C 30 C Reference humidity range 40 RH 70 RH Operation conditions Working temperature range 0 C 40 C Maximum relative humidity 95 RH 0 C 40 C non condensing Storage conditions Temperature range ccccceeeeeeees 10 C 70 C Maximum relative humidity 90 RH 10 C 40 C 80 RH 40 C 60 C Communication transfer speed RO 232 rrr 57600 baud UOB en ee eee ee ree 256000 baud Size of memory l V curve Power Scope 05 ca 500 measurements 103 MI 3108 EurotestPV Technical specifications Other measurements 0000 ca 1800 measurements The error in operating conditions could be at most the error for reference conditions specified in the manual for each function 1 of measured value 1 digit unless otherwise specified in the manual for particular function 104 MI 3108 EurotestPV Appendix A Fuse table Appendix A Fuse table A 1 Fuse table IPSC Fuse type NV Rated Disconnection time s current A Min prospective short circuit current A 6 61028 70 55 464 267 80 1567 2 11331 9649 836 5 4479 Fuse type gG Rated Disconnection time s
32. y is coeff of temperature of power characteristic of PV module inserted value from 0 01 to 0 99 data supplied by the panels manufacturer NOCT nominal operating temperature of the cell data supplied by the panels manufacturer y coeff of temperature of power characteristic of PV module inserted value from 0 01 to 0 99 data supplied by the panels manufacturer 2 inverter P DC Calculation of conversion efficiency with comparison of STC and measured corrected values U I AC DC phase irrst Tstc Pnom Irr Tcell Rs a B Isc M N Panel Measured U and are corrected to STC conditions Irr src ane VENE M U src ag a U EMAR d where l and U4 are measured direct current and voltage at panel lse is measured short circuit current of panel rrs7c is irradiance at STC Irr is measured irradiance a and 6 are the current and voltage temperature coeff off panel Tsrc is temperature at STC T 116 MI 3108 EurotestPV Appendix E PV measurements calculated values is measured temperature Rs is serial resistance of panel M is number of modules in serial and N is number of modules in parallel Calculated values of current and voltage at standard test condition measured direct current and voltage at panel measured short circuit current of panel irradiance at STC measured irradiance current and voltage temperature coeff of panel temperature at STC measured temperature serial resi
33. 0 If the 315 mA fuse blows follow the instructions in this manual in order to replace it Use only fuses that are specified 0 Do not disassemble or repair the high breaking current fuse block In case it fails the entire block must be replaced with a new original one 0 Do not use the instrument in AC supply systems with voltages higher than 550 Va c 0 Service repairs or adjustment of instruments and accessories is only allowed to be carried out by a competent authorized personnel 0 Use only standard or optional test accessories supplied by your distributor 0 Consider that protection category of some accessories is lower than of the instrument Test tips and Tip commander have removable caps If they are removed the protection falls to CAT Il Check markings on accessories cap off 18 mm tip CAT II up to 1000 V cap on 4mm tip CAT II 1000 V CAT III 600 V CAT IV 300 V 0 The instrument comes supplied with rechargeable Ni MH battery cells The cells should only be replaced with the same type as defined on the battery compartment label or as described in this manual Do not use standard alkaline battery cells while the power supply adapter is connected otherwise they may explode MI 3108 EurotestPV Safety and operational considerations Hazardous voltages exist inside the instrument Disconnect all test leads remove the power supply cable and switch off the instrument before removing battery compartment cover Do not connect
34. 000 mA RCD types B B Specified accuracy is valid for complete operating range 11 4Fault loop impedance and prospective fault current 11 4 1 No disconnecting device or FUSE selected Fault loop impedance Measuring range according to EN 61557 is 0 25 Q 9 99kQ Measuring range Resolution O 0 00 9 99 0 01 0 E 10 0 99 9 se 100 999 seated 100k 999k OJ NOG Prospective fault current calculated value Measuring range A Resolution A 0 00 9 99 0 01 10 0 99 9 Consider accuracy of fault loop resistance measurement 100 999 1 00 k 9 99 k 10 0 k 23 0 k The accuracy is valid if mains voltage is stabile during the measurement Test current at 230 VV eee 6 5 A 10 ms Nominal voltage range 6600 93 V 134 V 45 Hz 65 Hz 185 V 266 V 45 Hz 65 Hz 95 MI 3108 EurotestPV Technical specifications 11 4 2 RCD selected Fault loop impedance Measuring range according to EN 61557 is 0 46 Q 9 99 kQ Measuring range Q Resolution Q 0 00 9 99 TT e o 5 of reading 10 digits 10 0 99 9 100 999 3 1 00 k 9 99 k EAA Accuracy may be impaired in case of heavy noise on mains voltage Prospective fault current calculated value 0 00 9 99 Consider accuracy of fault 100 999 op resistance measurement Nominal voltage range 0 0 93 V 134 V 45 Hz 65 Hz 185 V 266 V 45 Hz 65 Hz No trip out of R
35. 1 1Insulation resistance Insulation resistance of PV systems Insulation resistance nominal voltages 50 Vpc 100 Vpc and 250 Vpc Measuring range according to EN 61557 is 0 15 MQ 199 9 MQ Measuring range MQ Resolution MQ 0 00 19 99 5 of reading 3 digits 20 0 99 9 0 1 10 of reading 100 0 199 9 20 of reading Insulation resistance nominal voltages 500 Vpc and 1000 Voc Measuring range according to EN 61557 is 0 15 MQ 1 GQ a o reading 3 digits w9 S a 10 of reading Voltage Measuring range V Resolution V O 1200 1 3 of reading 3 digits Nominal Voltages cccccecceeeeeee es 50 Vpc 100 Voc 250 Voc 500 Voc 1000 Voc Open circuit voltage cccecee eee 0 20 of nominal voltage Measuring CUrrent ccccecceeeeeeees min 1 MA at Ry Unyxt kQ V Short circuit current cess eee max 3 mA The number of possible tests gt 1200 with a fully charged battery Auto discharge after test Specified accuracy is valid if 3 wire test lead is used while it is valid up to 100 MQ if tip commander is used Specified accuracy is valid up to 100 MQ if relative humidity gt 85 In case the instrument gets moistened the results could be impaired In such case it is recommended to dry the instrument and accessories for at least 24 hours The error in operating conditions could be at most the error for reference cond
36. CD 11 5Line impedance and prospective short circuit current Voltage drop Line impedance Measuring range according to EN 61557 is 0 25 Q 9 99kQ Measuring range c Resolution 2 oo a 5 1D oa ee A ak t i LE St Bd Prospective short circuit current calculated value Measuring range A Resolution A 0 00 0 99 0 01 1 0 99 9 Consider accuracy of line LORE te resistance measurement 1 00 k 99 99 k 100 k 199 k 1000 Test current at 230 V ee 6 5 A 10 ms Nominal voltage range 0 c0e 93 V 134 V 45 Hz 65 Hz 185 V 266 V 45 Hz 65 Hz 321 V 485 V 45 Hz 65 Hz 96 MI 3108 EurotestPV Technical specifications Voltage drop calculated value Measuring range Homm 0 0 99 9 Consider accuracy of line impedance measurement s ZreF measuring range 0 00 O 20 0 Q See chapter 5 6 2 Voltage drop for more information about calculation of voltage drop result 11 6 Resistance to earth Measuring range according to EN61557 5 is 2 00 Q 1999 Q Measuring range Q Resolution Q 0 00 19 99 0 01 20 0 199 9 5 of reading 5 digits 200 9999 Max auxiliary earth electrode resistance Rc 100xRe or 50 kQ whichever is lower Max probe resistance Rp ccccecseeeeeeeeees 100xRe or 50 kQ whichever is lower Additional probe resistance error at Romax OF Remax 10 of reading 10 digits Additiona
37. Congratulations on your purchase of the Eurotest instrument and its accessories from METREL The instrument was designed on a basis of rich experience acquired through many years of dealing with electric installation test equipment The Eurotest instrument is a professional multifunctional hand held test instrument intended to perform all the measurements on a c electrical LV installations and d c photovoltaic systems The following measurements and tests can be performed on a c electrical LV installations Voltage and frequency Continuity tests Insulation resistance tests RCD testing Fault loop RCD trip lock impedance measurements Line impedance Voltage drop Phase sequence Earthing resistance tests Current measurements Power harmonics and energy measurements O MH MH fH fH AOA fH OA fH OA Measurements and tests on PV systems Voltages currents and power in PV systems Inverter and PV panels Calculation of efficiencies and STC values in PV systems Uoc Isc measurements Environmental parameters Temperature and Irradiance l V curve test Insulation resistance on PV systems OH MH fH fH fH Co The graphic display with backlight offers easy reading of results indications measurement parameters and messages Two LED Pass Fail indicators are placed at the sides of the LCD The operation of the instrument is designed to be as simple and clear as possible and no special training except for the
38. K WY Fu FUSIFUSE Ane EET TON AAZ cCOMJ CONNECTION AHS St LOHS CLEAR RESULT Figure 8 10 Dialog for confirmation Figure 8 11 Display after measurement was cleared 8 5 4 Renaming installation structure elements upload from PC Default installation structure elements are Object Block Fuse and Connection In the PCSW package Eurolink PRO default names can be changed with customized names that corresponds the installation under test Refer to PCSW Eurolink PRO HELP for information how to upload customized installation names to the instrument FECALL FESULTS LEJ OEJECT L ELO E_FL LOOR Fu S F_F2C COM S FCE Figure 8 12 Example of menu with customized installation structure names 8 5 5 Renaming installation structure elements with serial barcode reader or RFID reader Default installation structure elements are Object Block Fuse and Connection When the instrument is in the Save results menu location ID can be scanned from a barcode label with the barcode reader or can be read from a RFID tag with the RFID reader Figure 8 13 Connection of the barcode reader and RFID reader How to change the name of memory location Connect the barcode reader or RFID reader to the instrument In Save menu select memory location to be renamed A new location name scanned from a barcode label or a RFID tag will be accepted by the instrument A successful receive of
39. Keys UP DOWN Selects appropriate option TEST Enters selected option ESC Exits back to main menu Function selector 26 MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument operation 4 4 1 Memory In this menu the stored data can be recalled or DELETE RESULTS deleted See chapter 8 Data handling for more information CLEAR ALL MEMORY Figure 4 5 Memory options Keys UP DOWN Selects option TEST Enters selected option ESC Exits back to settings menu Function selector Exits back to main menu without changes 4 4 2 Language In this menu the language can be set ENGLISH SLOVENSKO DEUTSCH ESPANOL FRANCAIS Figure 4 6 Language selection Keys UP DOWN Selects language TEST Confirms selected language and exits to settings menu ESC Exits back to settings menu Function selector Exits back to main menu without changes 4 4 3 Date and time In this menu date and time can be set 17 68 i LEA 2611 Figure 4 7 Setting date and time Keys TAB Selects the field to be changed UP DOWN Modifies selected field TEST Confirms new date time and exits ESC Exits back to settings menu Function selector Exits back to main menu without changes Warning o Ifthe batteries are removed for more than 1 minute the set date and time will be lost 2 MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument operation 4 4 4 RCD standard Ee E In this menu the used standard for RCD IEC 68364 441 tests can be set AUS Me
40. NT Ab eana E O 61 6 Solar measurements PV systemS ccccccseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneceeeeeesenesenesenesneseeees 63 6 1 Insulation resistance ON PV SYSLEMS ccccecceeeceeceeeeeeceecaeeceeseeeseeseesaeesaes 63 62 PV INVEMEl 16S lepe EEEO 65 Gio PRV pansi TOS raima a a AN 67 6 4 Measuring of environmental parameters c cccceccseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeaeeeaes 69 6 4 1 Operation with A1378 PV Remote Unit cccccccccecceecnececeecsecseeseeceeseccnecseneeeeneensens 11 OS UOCI ICIES anea a e O 71 6 6 V curve measurement ccccec cece eee eeeeeteeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeteees res 7 Measurements Power amp EnerQy c cccsscsssccseeceeseeecenecsnecesecsesonesenessnesenesneees 75 7 1 7 OWER sectasnecnercanennciasnecnaisuceuncanaanancseanaseatanqnuawareniaaatansamanandeneerancemaimenemarmeceenaens 195 ke AaiMONCS sannana a a a N 76 le CONS exten E E EE E E OEE EE EE 77 Ta CATENE EEE EEEN 78 TD TONY crass stress sn ae ante at atand aa satne ain aioe ataaand alana 19 S Date ANG Gaana 81 8 1 Memory organization cccccccceecceceeeeeeeceeeeeeseeceeeseeceeeseeseeeeeeseeseeeaeeseeseegees 81 Oe DataS CUTE ceria E 81 ome ORDO CS ac 0 Cee renee ent eer ee nee One ncen Cnn Seer tne Cerne ae 83 94 Recalling testresulsS sivctccciecbavedavabcadasicbctedswebetisdusabctadasebaundanebnedatebuedstebueenisies 84 689 Cleaning Stored dala erase E A 85 8 5 1 Clearing complete mem
41. Nominal differential current lan 30 mA RCD type AC non delayed Test current starting polarity gt 0 Limit contact voltage 50 V Current multiplier x1 POWER o D O HARMONICS U SOLAR o G O Utest 500 V INVERTER AC DC MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument operation Note 0 Initial settings reset of the instrument can be recalled also if the TAB key is pressed while the instrument is switched on 4 4 9 Clamp Settings CLAMP SETTINGS CLAMP 1 In Clamp settings menu the C1 and C2 P measuring inputs can be configured Figure 4 14 Configuration of current clamp measuring inputs Parameters to be set Model of current clamp A1018 A1019 A1391 Measuring range of current clamp 20 A 200 AJ 40 A 300 A Selection of measuring parameters Keys UP DOWN Selects appropriate option TEST Enables changing data of selected parameter MEM Saves settings ESC Exits back to clamp settings menu Function selector Exits back to main menu without changes Changing data of selected parameter Keys UP DOWN Sets parameter TEST Confirms set data ESC Disable changing data of selected parameter Function selector Exits back to main menu without changes Note 0 Measuring range of the instrument must be considered Measurement range of current clamp can be higher than of the instrument 4 4 10 Synchronization A 1378 PV Remote unit The main purpose of the synchronization is to get correct values of
42. Nominal frequency ccceceeeeeees 0 Hz 40 Hz 500 Hz AC current clamp A1018 Range 20A Measuring range A Resolution A 0 0m 99 9m 5 of reading 5 digits 100 m 999 m 3 of reading 3 digits 1 00 19 99 3 of reading Range 200A Measuring range A Resolution A 0 00 0 09 indicative 0 10 19 99 3 of reading 3 digits 20 0 199 9 3 of reading AC current clamp A1019 Range 20A Measuring range A Resolution A 0 0 m 99 9 m 100 m 999 m 5 of reading 1 00 19 99 3 of reading 98 MI 3108 EurotestPV Technical specifications Range 200A 2 00 19 99 3 of reading 3 digits 20 0 199 9 3 of reading AC DC current clamp A1391 Range 40A 3 of reading 3 digits Range 300A Measuring range A Resolution A 0 00 19 99 0 01 re 40 0 299 9 3 of reading 5 digits Accuracy at operating conditions for instrument and current clamp is given 11 9 Power tests Measurement characteristics Function symbols Class according to Measuring range IEC 61557 12 100 Inom 5 100 Inom 1 5 100 Inom Uh 0 20 Unom 0 20 Unom 0 100 Inom 0 100 Inom Nom depends on set current sensor type and selected current range A 1018 A1019 20 A or 200 A A 1391 40 A or 300 A 99 MI 3108 EurotestPV Technical specifications Note o Error of external vo
43. Switches On Off lamp Tip commander 9 Battery cells size AAA alkaline rechargeable NiMH 10 Battery cover Battery compartment cover 11 Cap Removable CAT IV cap Tip commander D 4 Operation of commanders Both LED yellow Warning Dangerous voltage on the commander s PE terminal Right LED red Fail indication Right LED green Pass indication Left LED blinks blue Commander is monitoring the input voltage 113 MI 3108 EurotestPV Appendix D Commanders Left LED orange Voltage between any test terminals is higher than 50 V Both LEDs blink red Low battery Both LEDs red and switch off Battery voltage too low for operation of commander PE terminal test procedure Connect commander to the instrument Connect commander to the item to be tested see figure D 4 Touch PE test probe the TEST key on commander for at least one second lf PE terminal is connected to phase voltage both LEDs will light yellow the warning message on the instrument is displayed instruments buzzer is activated and further measurements are disabled in Zloop and RCD functions L1 N er Reversed phase and protection conductors THE MOST DANGEROUS ISITUATION Figure D 4 Reversed L and PE conductors application of plug commander 114 MI 3108 EurotestPV Appendix E PV measurements calculated values Appendix E PV measurements calculated values Calculation with known U I DC AC configuration of modules into a s
44. T H4 FUSIFLISE aa Data structure field LOH CONNECTION H63 0 1 level OBJECT Default location name object and its successive number 004 No of selected element o 2 level BLOCK Default location name block and its BLOJBLULK Bel successive number 001 No of selected element 0 3 level FUSE Default location name fuse and its successive FUS FUSE Hiz number 0 002 No of selected element 0 4 level CONNECTION Default location name connection eon CONNECTION Bes and its successive number 003 No of selected element No of measurements in selected location Ho 20 112 No of measurements in selected location and its sub locations DEJOEJECT Best Measurement field WOLTAGE TRHS Type of stored measurement in the selected location s H 33 No of selected test result No of all stored test results in Ces selected location 82 MI 3108 EurotestPV Data handling 8 3 Storing test results After the completion of a test the results and parameters are ready for storing Ei icon is displayed in the information field By pressing the MEM key the user can store the results ave results CEJ OEJECT gd ELOJBLOCK Bel FUSJFUSE Aas gt CON CONNECTION HHZ FREE 95 3 MEM SAVE Figure 8 2 Save test menu Memory free 99 6 Memory available for storing results Keys in save test menu data structure field TAB Selects the location element Object Block Fuse Connection
45. UP DOWN Selects number of selected location element 1 to 199 MEM Saves test results to the selected location and returns to the measuring menu Function selector Exits back to main function menu TEST Notes 0 The instrument offers to store the result to the last selected location by default o0 Ifthe measurement is to be stored to the same location as the previous one just press the MEM key twice 83 MI 3108 EurotestPV Data handling 8 4 Recalling test results Press the MEM key in a main function menu when there is no result available for storing or select MEMORY in the SETTINGS menu FECALL FESULTS PETIOBRIECT Aig Figure 8 3 Recall menu installation Figure 8 4 Recall menu measurements structure field selected field selected Keys in recall memory menu installation structure field selected Selects the location element Object Block Fuse TAB Connection UP DOWN Selects number of selected location element 1 to 199 Function selector ESC Exits back to main function menu TEST Enters measurements field Keys in recall memory menu measurements field UP DOWN Selects the stored measurement TAB ESC Returns to installation structure field Function selector Exits back to main function menu TEST View selected measurement results Figure 8 5 Example of recalled measurement result Keys in recall memory menu measurement results are displayed UP DOWN Displays measurement results
46. any test terminal and ground is 600 V a c 1000 V d c 0 Maximum allowed voltage between test terminals on test connector is 600 V a c 1000 V d c 0 Maximum allowed voltage between test terminals P C2 C1 is 3 V 0 Maximum short term voltage of external power supply adapter is 14 V 17 MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument description 3 3 Back side Figure 3 3 Back panel Legend 1 Battery fuse compartment cover 2 Back panel information label Fixing screws for battery fuse compartment cover oo lt a Ss Figure 3 4 Battery and fuse compartment Legend 1 Fuse F1 FF 315 mA 1000 V d c a Breaking capacity 50 kA 2 High breaking current fuse block 3 Serial number label 4 Battery cells Size AA alkaline rechargeable NiMH 5 Battery holder Can be removed from the instrument 18 MI 3108 EurotestPV C Rie ow ven ote R 0 120 019990 Test inet min once at 2 Open circuit voltage 6 5V 19 0V Continuity 7mA R 0 00 19990 Test current max 8 5MA Open circuit voltage 6 5V 118 0V Insulation resistance EN 61557 2 R 0 12M 0 999M Un 500V 1kV U eet 1200V nal v oa ages naa Fa 500V 1kV Meas eas urin ment min 1mA otka M Short ci ere aia Line impedance EN 61557 3 RL N L oo 170 neon psc 0 20A C 1 4kA Nominal voltage 100V 0 440V 15Hz i500Hz r ult loop impe edance EN 61557 3 Re 0 170 019990 IPF 0 14A 0
47. any voltage source on C1 and P C2 inputs They are intended only for connection of current clamps and sensors Maximal input voltage is 3 V All normal safety precautions must be taken in order to avoid risk of electric shock while working on electrical installations If the instrument is not in SOLAR operating mode the instrument displays a warning if an external DC voltage of higher than 50 V is applied to the DC VOLTAGE instrument Measurements are blocked A Warnings related to safety of measurement functions All PV functions 0 Use only dedicated accessories for testing on PV electrical installations Accessories for PV installations have yellow marked connectors Use PU test lead A1385 PU SAFETY PROBE 7 Appropriate warnings are displayed PV Safety probe A1384 has inbuilt protective circuit that safely disconnects the instrument from the PV installation in case of a failure in the instrument PV test lead A1385 has integrated fuses that safely disconnects instrument from the PV installation in case of a failure in the instrument Do not use the instrument in PV systems with voltages higher than 1000 V d c and or currents higher than 15 A d c Otherwise the instrument can be damaged PV sources can produce very high voltages and currents Only skilled and trained personnel should perform measurements on photovoltaic systems Local regulations should be considered Safety precautions for working on the
48. apter delivered from the manufacturer or distributor of the test equipment Notes 0 The charger in the instrument is a pack cell charger This means that the battery cells are connected in series during the charging The battery cells have to be equivalent same charge condition same type and age 12 MI 3108 EurotestPV Safety and operational considerations o If the instrument is not to be used for a long period of time remove all batteries from the battery compartment o Alkaline or rechargeable Ni MH batteries size AA can be used Metrel recommends only using rechargeable batteries with a capacity of 2100mAh or above 0 Unpredictable chemical processes can occur during the charging of battery cells that have been left unused for a longer period more than 6 months In this case Metrel recommends to repeat the charge discharge cycle at least 2 4 times 0 If no improvement is achieved after several charge discharge cycles then each battery cell should be checked by comparing battery voltages testing them in a cell charger etc It is very likely that only some of the battery cells are deteriorated One different battery cell can cause an improper behavior of the entire battery pack 0 The effects described above should not be confused with the normal decrease of battery capacity over time Battery also loses some capacity when it is repeatedly charged discharged This information is provided in the technical specification
49. ction Conductor Collector L L1 PE L3 extension lead Figure 5 9 Connection of 3 wire test lead plus optional extension lead 42 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations R LOWQ measurement procedure Select continuity function using the function selector keys Set sub function to RAKono Enable and set limit optional Connect test cable to the instrument Compensate the test leads resistance if necessary see section 5 3 3 Disconnect from mains supply and discharge installation to be tested Connect the test leads to the appropriate PE wiring see figure 5 9 Press the TEST key to perform the measurement After the measurement is finished store the result by pressing the MEM button optional U U U U U U U U U E LOM 0 00 tie sil Roe sil Figure 5 10 Example of RLOW result Displayed result E ETE R LOWQ resistance PSF APER Result at positive polarity R Sosia ess Result at negative test polarity 5 3 2 Continuous resistance measurement with low current In general this function serves as standard Q meter with a low testing current The measurement is performed continuously without polarity reversal The function can also be applied for testing continuity of inductive components Test circuit for continuous resistance measurement 43 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations Figure 5 11 Tip commander and 3 wire test lead
50. delayed Test current starting polarity O or 180 Voltage range ccccseceeceeeceeeeeeees 93 V 134 V 45 Hz 65 Hz 185 V 266 V 45 Hz 65 Hz 93 MI 3108 EurotestPV Technical specifications PAN 1 2 IAN 4 IAN 2 IAN X55 RCD IA TEN malac AF B B AC AF BB AC AF BB AC AF BB AC AF BBY mo fs lasls lo 20 20 20 lao fao so moomoo o fu o 30 145 10 5 15 30 42 6o 60 84 120 150 212 300 0 0 0 400 50 35 50 100 141 200 200 282 400 500 707 1000 0 0 M 300 150 105 150 300 424 600 600 848 n a 1500 n a n a 0 0 500 280 175 230 500 707 1000 1000 1410 n a 2500 na na 0 0 T 1000 500 350 500 1000 1410 n a 2000 n a n a n a na na O O na DE AEEA E EAE E E E not applicable ANDO a E sine wave test current APAYDES apaa pulsed current BS PVCS acnren orne smooth DC current 11 3 2 Contact voltage RCD Uc Measuring range according to EN 61557 is 20 0 V 31 0V for limit contact voltage 25V Measuring range according to EN 61557 is 20 0 V 62 0V for limit contact voltage 50V Measuring range V Resolution V 0 0 19 9 Os 0 15 Of reading 10 digits 20 0 99 9 0 15 of reading The accuracy is valid if mains voltage is stabile during the measurement and PE terminal is free of interfering voltages ESE CUI De oaro max 0 5xIAn Limit contact voltage ccee 209 V 50 V Specified accuracy is valid
51. e and prospective fault CUrreNt cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 95 11 4 1 No disconnecting device or FUSE selected ccccccceecseccneeeeceeeseeceesseceeesaeess 95 114 2 RCD SCIC COO arc tirraaceosnterveeseqemone be enieen venastontiecssareieoxrsidentesiteveiesivennstenteasiartennsions 96 11 5 Line impedance and prospective short circuit current Voltage drop 96 TIO RENCE OCA ta tencanacnapatestdencaunannscsene senediene dvotaenedunadenedenananadenespoadenoaunesentos 97 11 7 Voltage frequency and phase rotation ccccccceccceccseeeeeeseeeceeeseeeaeesaeeeaees 97 TT FP COO er EE E E E EEE 97 Tae VOO a E E E E A E E ee eee EE E 98 sO eS F OUT een a E A EE 98 11 7 4 Online terminal voltage MONItOTf cccccc secs eecsecceeceececcsecsuecsesseessesseeseessecseesseeees 98 11 8 TRMS Clamp CUI CUM ae sstrnsesavtnantcmoeinnennatsanieetanampsassnnennseeiwentanaeneneseinnetesants 98 IES FP OW CR CSG ice teeraecrnsgn ate S AEE EE E EE RANEE 99 CEO HP MOSS a tune rane nnpsutotennuiabenascresanpnahitanon 100 11 10 1 Acc racy of STC CN resister ces tase ecensainsactouteeteacsensedsserscnaesepeskbeesiaaeetepe eee 100 11 10 2 Panel Invertef aaaaaaanannnannnannnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnrnnnrnnrrnnrrnnrrnnrnnrrnnrrnnrannranrrnnrnnnne 100 11 10 3 FV CUNO a E E TE EAE E AE R E 101 11 10 4 DOCE O e E E E E EE E eee 102 11 10 5 Environmental PALAIMECTELS cccccccccecsecnececceceseessecseceesuseeneeseeseseessecseceeenss
52. e initialized and device for scanning barcodes can be selected I Figure 4 11 Menu for Bluetooth communication Keys UP DOWN Selects option TEST Confirms selected option ESC Exits back to settings menu Function selector Exits back to main menu without changes Initialization of the Bluetooth dongle The Bluetooth dongle A 1436 should be initialized when it is used with the instrument for the first time During initialization the instrument sets the dongle parameters and name in order to communicate properly with PC and other devices via Bluetooth Initialization procedure 1 Connect Bluetooth dongle A 1436 to the instrument 2 Press RESET key on the Bluetooth dongle A 1436 for at least 5 seconds 3 Select INIT BT DONGLE in Communication menu and press TEST 4 Wait for confirmation message and beep Following message is displayed if dongle was initialized properly EXTERNAL BT DONGLE SEARCHING OK Notes 0 The Bluetooth dongle A 1436 should always be initialized before first use with the instrument o0 If the dongle was initialized by another Metrel instrument it will probably not work properly when working with the previous instrument again Bluetooth dongle initialization should be repeated in that case 30 MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument operation o For more information about communication via Bluetooth refer to chapter 8 6 Communications and A 1436 manual Selection of barcode scanner type In this menu
53. e is displayed Procedure for manual entering of environmental parameters If the data is measured with other measuring equipment they can be entered manually Select function and sub function using the function selector keys and Up Down keys 70 MI 3108 EurotestPV Solar measurements PV systems Keys TEST Enters menu for manual setting of environmental parameters Enters menu for changing selected parameter Confirms set value of parameter 0 70 Selects environmental parameter Selects value of parameter Function Exits environmental menu and select PV measurement selector Ire 1000H mz Tamb 25 0 gt C Figure 6 15 Example of manually entered results Displayed results for environmental parameters Irr SOlar irradiance Tamb or Tcell temperature of ambient or PV cells Note 0 Environmental parameters are cleared when the SOLAR test mode is exited 6 4 1 Operation with A1378 PV Remote Unit See PV Remote Unit User Manual 6 5 Uoc Isc test The Uoc Isc test is intended to check if protection devices in the d c part of the PV installation are effective The measured data can be calculated to nominal data STC values See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on key functionality The input voltage is displayed in order to check proper connection before carrying out the test 11 MI 3108 EurotestPV Solar measurements PV systems Connection for Uoc Isc test gt op _
54. e measurement Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional Figure 7 7 Example of Scope measurement results TRMS values of voltage and current are displayed Notes 0 The parameter input can be changed and results can also be stored while the measurement is running 0 Displayed waveforms are auto ranged 7 4 Current This function is intended for measurement of load and leakage currents with current clamps Two independent measuring inputs are available See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on key functionality Figure 7 8 Current menu Settings and parameters for current measurement Selected channel C1 C2 both 78 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements Power amp energy Connection for current measurement Figure 7 9 Leakage and load current measurements Current measurement procedure Select function using the function selector keys Select input channel optional Connect current clamp s to the instrument Connect the clamp s to the item to be tested see figure 7 9 Press the TEST key to start the continuous measurement Press the TEST key again to stop the measurement Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional Figure 7 10 Examples of current measurement result Displayed results for Current measurement I 11 12 Current Note 0 Channel C2 is intended for measuring with clamps A 1391 only 7 9 Energy In this function consumed and generated en
55. efore test 11 MI 3108 EurotestPV Safety and operational considerations 2 2 Battery and charging The instrument uses six AA size alkaline or rechargeable Ni MH battery cells Nominal operating time is declared for cells with nominal capacity of 2100 mAh Battery condition is always displayed in the lower right display part In case the battery is too weak the instrument indicates this as shown in figure 2 1 This indication appears for a few seconds and then the instrument turns itself off BHITERY TEST TOO LOW 6 Gl Figure 2 1 Discharged battery indication The battery is charged whenever the power supply adapter is connected to the instrument The power supply socket polarity is shown in figure 2 2 Internal circuit controls charging and assures maximum battery lifetime Figure 2 2 Power supply socket polarity Symbols r I Indication of battery charging Figure 2 3 Charging indication A Warnings related to safety 0 When connected to an installation the instruments battery compartment can contain hazardous voltage inside When replacing battery cells or before opening the battery fuse compartment cover disconnect any measuring accessory connected to the instrument and turn off the instrument 0 Ensure that the battery cells are inserted correctly otherwise the instrument will not operate and the batteries could be discharged 0 Do not recharge alkaline battery cells 0 Use only power supply ad
56. ergy can be measured See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on key functionality Figure 7 11 Energy menu 19 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements Power amp energy Settings and parameters for the Energy measurement Maximal expected TRMS current during measurement lrange lrange 10 KOR lange 100 Maximal expected TRMS voltage during measurement 260 V 500 V Connection for the Energy measurements See figure 7 2 Energy measurement procedure Select AMAR eA sub function using the function selector keys and U U keys Connect the voltage test leads and current clamp to the instrument Connect the voltage test leads and current clamp to the item to be tested see figure 7 2 Press the TEST key to start the measurement Press the TEST key again to stop the measurement Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional Figure 7 12 Example of Energy measurement results Displayed results for the Energy measurements EEEN consumed energy load EAA generated energy source P ororo momentary active power during energy measurement t time Notes 0 Consider polarity and setup of current clamps see chapter 4 4 8 Clamp settings 0 Imax and Umax should be set high enough in order to avoid clamping of measured signals Clamping will results in wrong energy result o If measured currents and voltages are lower than 20 of set Imax Umax the accuracy will be impaired 80 MI 3108 Eurot
57. erminal immediately stop all measurements find and remove the fault 0 When replacing battery cells or before opening the battery compartment cover disconnect the measuring accessory from the instrument and installation 0 Service repairs or adjustment of instruments and accessories is only allowed to be carried out by a competent authorized personnel D 2 Battery The commander uses two AAA size alkaline or rechargeable Ni MH battery cells Nominal operating time is at least 40 h and is declared for cells with nominal capacity of 850 mAh Notes 0 If the commander is not used for a long period of time remove all batteries from the battery compartment 0 Alkaline or rechargeable Ni MH batteries size AA can be used Metrel recommends only using rechargeable batteries with a capacity of 800 mAh or above 0 Ensure that the battery cells are inserted correctly otherwise the commander will not operate and the batteries could be discharged D 3 Description of commanders UY 5 Figure D 1 Front side tip commander A 1401 112 MI 3108 EurotestPV Appendix D Commanders Figure D 3 Back side Legend 1 TEST TEST Starts measurements Acts also as the PE touching electrode 2 LED Left status RGB LED 3 LED Right status RGB LED 4 LEDs Lamp LEDs Tip commander 5 Function selector Selects test function 6 MEM Store recall clear tests in memory of instrument 7 BL Switches On Off backlight on instrument 8 Lamp key
58. es are displayed in order to check proper connection before carrying out the test Figure 6 4 Examples of PV inverter test starting screens Settings and parameters for PV inverter test Inputs Outputs being measured AC DC AC_DC Connections for PV inverter test Figure 6 5 PV inverter test DC side 65 MI 3108 EurotestPV Solar measurements PV systems Figure 6 7 PV inverter test AC and DC sides PV inverter test procedure Maia Sub function using the function selector keys and U U keys Connect PV safety probe and current clamp to the instrument see figures 6 5 and 6 6 or Connect PV test lead A 1385 and current clamps to the instrument see figure 6 7 Connect accessories to the PV system see figures 6 5 to 6 7 Check input voltages Press the TEST key to perform the measurement Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional INVERTER AC DC DIC AL T el TY I 2 39 A 14 14 A FPI 203 HO 119 4 56 4 use i Figure 6 8 Examples of PV inverter test results screens 66 MI 3108 EurotestPV Solar measurements PV systems Displayed results for PV inverter test DC column Ua measured voltage at the input of the inverter EEEIEE measured current at the input of the inverter Ponana measured power at the input of the inverter AC column T measured voltage at the output of the inverter kcn measured current at the output of the inverter Ponien measured power at the output o
59. estPV Data handling 8 Data handling 8 1 Memory organization Measurement results together with all relevant parameters can be stored in the instrument s memory After the measurement is completed results can be stored to the flash memory of the instrument together with the sub results and function parameters 8 2 Data structure The instrument s memory place is divided into 4 levels each containing 199 locations The number of measurements that can be stored into one location is not limited The data structure field describes the location of the measurement which object block fuse connection and where can be accessed In the measurement field there is information about type and number of measurements that belong to the selected structure element object and block and fuse and connection The main advantages of this system are o Test results can be organized and grouped in a structured manner that reflects the structure of typical electrical installations 0 Customized names of data structure elements can be uploaded from EurolinkPRO PCSW 0 Simple browsing through structure and results o0 Test reports can be created with no or little modifications after downloading results to a PC RECALL RESULTS OE TIOBIECT Bhd FUSE Hae LOH CONNECTION Bes WOLTHGE TEHS Figure 8 1 Data structure and measurement fields 81 MI 3108 EurotestPV Data handling Data structure field RECHLL RESULTS Memory operation menu SCETIOBIEC
60. eters optional Connect test cable to the instrument Connect test leads to the item to be tested see figure 5 28 Press the TEST key to perform the measurement Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional L S2A Soms 70 28 v Isc 1 43kA sim 320 ae i Zoe BB ees lac Dn fH Lim LB 1H enon Figure 5 29 Examples of line impedance measurement result Displayed results V AE Line impedance e ETN Prospective short circuit current Lim Low limit prospective short circuit current value Prospective short circuit current is calculated as follows i Un x Koo SC 7 where Ea ea Nominal L N or L1 L2 voltage see table below KSC Correction factor for Isc see chapter 4 5 5 56 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations Input voltage range L N or L1 L2 110 V 93 V lt ULN lt 134 V 230 V 185 V lt ULN lt 266 V 400 V 321 V lt UL lt 485 V Note 0 High fluctuations of mains voltage can influence the measurement results the noise sign HiH is displayed in the message field In this case it is recommended to repeat few measurements to check if the readings are stable 5 6 2 Voltage drop The voltage drop is calculated based on the difference of line impedance at connection points sockets and the line impedance at the reference point usually the impedance at the switchboard Circuits for measurement of volta
61. f the inverter eai calculated efficiency of the inverter Notes o With one current clamp the complete test can be performed in two steps Input should be set to BY and Xe separately 0 Forthe INVERTER AC DC test fused test lead A 1385 must be used 6 3 PV panel test PV panel test is intended to check proper operation of PV panels Following functions are supported o measuring of output voltage current and power of PV panel 0 comparison of measured PV output values MEAS values and calculated nominal data STC values 0 comparison of measured PV output power Pmeas and theoretical output power Ptheo The PV panel test results are divided into three screens See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on key functionality The input voltage is displayed in order to check proper connection before carrying out the test Pesto o lH Pmax 2401 rl a ee Wie Bl Figure 6 9 PV module test starting screens 67 MI 3108 EurotestPV Solar measurements PV systems Connections for PV panel Figure 6 10 PV panel test PV panel test procedure Select WWI sub function using the function selector keys Connect PV safety probe current clamp s and sensors to the instrument Connect the PV system to be tested see figure 6 10 Check input voltage Press the TEST key to perform the test Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional T 4 l wo I 2 94 A 2 44 A Pl 248 W 208 H U 55 ZL F
62. for complete operating range 11 3 3 Trip out time Complete measurement range corresponds to EN 6155 7 requirements Maximum measuring times set according to selected reference for RCD testing 0 0 40 0 o M 1 ms For max time see normative references in chapter 4 4 4 RCD standard this specification applies to max time gt 40 ms Test current siticetiee che eich eta VYoxlan lan 2XlAN DXIAN 5xlan is not available for lan 1000 mA RCD type AC or lan 300 mA RCD types A F B Bt 2xlan is not available for lan 1000 mA RCD types A F or lan 300 mA RCD types B B 1xlan is not available for lan 1000 mA RCD types B B Specified accuracy is valid for complete operating range 94 MI 3108 EurotestPV Technical specifications 11 3 4 Trip out current Trip out current Complete measurement range corresponds to EN 6155 7 requirements Measuring range Resolution I 0 2xlan 1 1xlan AC type 0 05xlan 0 2xlan 1 5xlan A type lan 230 mA 0 05xIan 0 2xlan 2 2xlan A type lan lt 30 mA 0 05xIan 0 2xlan 2 2xlan B type 0 05xlan Trip out time Measuring range ms Resolution ms 0 300 Contact voltage Measuring range V __ Resolution V 0 0 19 9 0 15 of reading 10 digits 1 0 15 of reading The accuracy is valid if mains voltage is stabile during the measurement and PE terminal is free of interfering voltages Trip out measurement is not available for lan 1
63. ge drop a a A a a Figure 5 30 Phase neutral or phase phase voltage drop measurement connection of plug commander and 3 wire test lead Voltage drop measurement procedure Step 1 Measuring the impedance Zref at origin Select the a48 sub function using the function selector keys and U U keys Select test parameters optional Connect test cable to the instrument Connect the test leads to the origin of electrical installation see figure 5 30 Press the CAL key to perform the measurement Step 2 Measuring the voltage drop Select the NY sub function using the function selector keys and 0 0 keys Select test parameters Fuse type must be selected Connect test cable or plug commander to the instrument Connect the test leads to the tested points see figure 5 30 Press the TEST key to perform the measurement Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional 57 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations Step 1 Zref Step 2 Voltage drop Figure 5 31 Examples of voltage drop measurement result Displayed results AU siai Voltage drop O ean Prospective short circuit current AN ET Line impedance at measured point ZOT arenas Reference impedance Voltage drop is calculated as follows auf e in 109 N where AUora calculated voltage drop Z impedance at test point ZreF Impedance at reference point In rated current of selected fuse Un Nomina
64. igure 6 11 Examples of PV measurement results Displayed results are MEAS column 6 eee measured output voltage of the panel e measured output current of the panel P PN measured output power of the panel STC column E eee calculated output voltage of the panel at STC E calculated output current of the panel at STC FP ETET calculated output power of the panel at STC Pstc measured output power of the panel at STC Pmax nominal output power of the panel at STC IV E efficiency of the panel at STC 68 MI 3108 EurotestPV Solar measurements PV systems Pmeas measured output power of the panel at momentary conditions Ptheo calculated theoretical output power of the panel at momentary conditions Zenan calculated efficiency of the panel at momentary conditions Notes 0 Before starting the PV measurements settings of PV module type and PV test parameters should be checked 0 For calculation of STC results PV module type PV test parameters Uoc Isc Irr and T ambient or cell values must be measured or be entered manually before the test The results in ENV and Uoc Isc menus are considered If there are no results in Uoc Isc menu the instrument will consider results in l V menu 0 The Uoc Isc Irr and T measurements should be carried out immediately before the PANEL test Environmental conditions must be stable during the tests 0 For best results PV remote unit A 1378 should be used 6 4 Measuring of environmental
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66. ing the function selector keys and U U keys Set the required test voltage Enable and set limit value optional Connect PV safety probe to the instrument see figure 6 2 Connect accessories to the PV system see figure 6 2 Press the TEST key to perform the measurement double click for continuous measurement and later press to stop the measurement After the measurement is finished wait until tested item is fully discharged Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional Select the sub function using the 0 O0 keys Reconnect DC lead see figure 6 2 Press the TEST key to perform the measurement double click for continuous measurement and later press to stop the measurement After the measurement is finished wait until tested item is fully discharged Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional eee LEG 1 Sri RISO O0 G aMn Um Bl Lite el Figure 6 3 Examples of insulation resistance measurement result Displayed results S TE Insulation resistance E a a AE Test voltage actual value 64 MI 3108 EurotestPV Solar measurements PV systems 6 2 PV inverter test The test is intended to check proper operation of the PV inverter Following functions are supported 0 Measuring of DC values at inverter s input and AC values at inverter s output o Calculation of the efficiency of the inverter See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on key functionality The input voltag
67. isplay a warning of dangerous PE voltage The measurement will be performed anyway 0 Specified accuracy of tested parameters is valid only if mains voltage is stable during the measurement 0 Land N test terminals are reversed automatically according to detected terminal voltage except in UK version Power Harmonics Energy Current 0 Before starting any Power measurement the current clamp settings in Settings menu should be checked Select appropriate current clamp model and measuring range that are best fitted to the expected current values 0 Consider polarity of current clamp arrow on test clamp should be oriented toward connected load otherwise result will be negative PV measurements 0 A 1384 PV Safety Probe must be used for PANEL UOC ISC IV INVERTER AC DC and ISO PV measurements 0 A 1385 PV test lead must be used for INVERTER AC DC measurements 0 Before starting a PV measurement the settings of PV module type and PV test parameters should be checked 0 Environmental parameters Irr T can be measured or entered manually 10 MI 3108 EurotestPV Safety and operational considerations 0 Environmental conditions irradiance temperature must be stable during the measurements o For calculation of STC results measured Uoc Isc values irradiance temperature ambient or cell and PV module parameters must be known Refer to Appendix E for more information o Always perform zeroing of DC current clamps b
68. itions specified in the manual for each function 5 of measured value 92 MI 3108 EurotestPV Technical specifications 11 2 Continuity 11 2 1 Resistance RLOWQ Measuring range according to EN 61557 is 0 16 Q 1999 Q Measuring range R Q Resolution Q 0 00 19 99 3 of reading 3 digits 20 0 199 9 m 200 1999 oo on Open circuit voltage ccceeeeeeees 6 5 VDC 9 VDC Measuring CUrTent ccccecceeeeeeees min 200 mA into load resistance of 2 Q Test lead compensation 00 up to5 Q The number of possible tests gt 2000 with a fully charged battery Automatic polarity reversal of the test voltage 11 2 2 Resistance CONTINUITY Measuring range Q Resolution O 0 0 19 9 r Rp 2071999 TTC oreadngt 3 dgis Open circuit voltage cccceeeeeeee 6 5 VDC 9 VDC Short circuit current cceeeeee eee max 8 5 mA Test lead compensation 0 up to5 Q 11 3RCD testing 11 3 1 General data Nominal residual current A AC 10 mA 30 mA 100 mA 300 mA 500 mA 1000 mA Nominal residual current accuracy O 0 1 IA IA IAN 2xIAN 5xlIAN 0 1 IA 0 IA 0 5xIAN AS NZS selected 5 Test current shape cccscceeeees Sine wave AC pulsed A F smooth DC B B DC offset for pulsed test current 6 mA typical OD WV DCN ievcttacadncderadatesinssceveciaceacenns non delayed S time
69. l error at 3 V voltage noise 50 HZ cccceeeeeeees 5 of reading 10 digits Open Circuit VOItAGE oeii lt 15 VAC Short Circuit CUrreNt ccccceecceeeceeeseeseeeeees lt 30 mA Test voltage frequency cccsecceceeeeeeeeeeeees 125 Hz Test voltage Shape c ccc ccecsecseeeeeeeeeeeeees sine wave Noise voltage indication threshold 1 V lt 50 worst case Automatic measurement of auxiliary electrode resistance and probe resistance Automatic measurement of voltage noise 11 7 Voltage frequency and phase rotation 11 7 1 Phase rotation Nominal system voltage range 100 Vac 550 Vac Nominal frequency rang 5 14 Hz 500 Hz Result displayed cccccceceeeeees 1 2 3 or 3 2 1 97 MI 3108 EurotestPV Technical specifications 11 7 2 Voltage Measuring range V Resolution V 0 550 ST 2 of reading 2 digits FRESUIE TYG roroesan o ar True r m s trms Nominal frequency rang 5 0 Hz 14 Hz 500 Hz 11 7 3 Frequency Measuring range Hz Resolution Hz 0 00 9 99 0 01 0 10 0 499 9 0 2 of reading 1 digit Nominal voltage range ce 10 V 550 V 11 7 4 Online terminal voltage monitor Measuring range V Resolution V 10 550 Tf 2 of reading 2 digits 11 8 TRMS Clamp current Instrument Maximum voltage on C1 and P C2 measuring inputs 3 V
70. l key HELP DISPLAY Toggles between top and bottom part of results field RCD autotest procedure RCD Autotest steps Notes Select the x e18 function using the function selector keys set sub function AUTO set test parameters if necessary Connect test cable to the instrument Connect test leads to the item to be tested see figure 5 17 o0 Press the TEST key to perform the test Start of test 3 Testun ig 180 ctep2 RCD shout tout o Test with lan 180 step 2 RCD should trip out 3 Testwin Sias 05 step3 RCD should pout o Test with 5xlan O step 3 RCD should trip out 3 Testwtn rig 180 sep4 ROD should pout o Test with 5xlan 180 step 4 RCD should trip out Re activate RCD Test with 72xIAN 0 step 5 RCD should not trip out o Test with xlAN 180 step 6 RCD should not trip out 0 Trip out current test 0 step 7 RCD should trip out fl Tapout eurent test 180 step 8 RCD shoud tip out o0 Trip out current test 180 step 8 RCD should trip out 0 Re activate RCD eae Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional End of test U U 50 MI 3108 EurotestPV Result examples Sn Sena NG ns ns ms ms SG Sona gt G x1li4d6 6ms 35 fms xg ms mE CH Sona gt G x1lid6 6me 35 TMS xaos fferms 11 1mSs 1 at gt Shams ns L PE Ka dill Step 5 SI Sona G x1li46 6ms 35 fms xaos ferms 1l1 ims eee Hopma 23bemsS Measurements
71. l voltage see table below Input voltage range L N or L1 L2 400 V Notes o Ifthe reference impedance is not set the value of Zrer is considered as 0 00 Q 0 The Zrer is cleared set to 0 00 Q if pressing CAL key while instrument is not connected to a voltage source 0 Isc is calculated as described in chapter 5 6 1 Line impedance and prospective short circuit current o If the measured voltage is outside the ranges described in the table above the AU result will not be calculated o High fluctuations of mains voltage can influence the measurement results the noise sign HiH is displayed in the message field In this case it is recommended to repeat few measurements to check if the readings are stable 58 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations 5 Earth resistance Earth resistance is one of the most important parameters for protection against electric shock Main earthing arrangements lightning systems local earthings etc can be verified with the earthing resistance test The measurement conforms to the EN 61557 5 standard See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on key functionality Figure 5 32 Earth resistance Test parameters for earth resistance measurement Maximum resistance OFF 1 Q 5 kQ Connections for earth resistance measurement VAN RY gt 5d d Figure 5 33 Resistance to earth measurement of main installation earthing 59 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements
72. lates to the rated nominal residual current of the RCD and is multiplied by an appropriate factor depending on RCD type and type of test current The 1 05 factor is applied to avoid negative tolerance of result See table 5 1 for detailed contact voltage calculation factors Contact voltage Uc RCD type proportional to Rated lan PAC U 1 05xIyy any AE arrow Z30mA s 5 Ar A ee Ts S 2x2x1 05xlan BB C 2x1 05xlan any B 2x2x1 05xIan Table 5 1 Relationship between Uc and lan Loop resistance is indicative and calculated from Uc result without additional Uc proportional factors according to R Figure 5 18 Example of contact voltage measurement results 47 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations Displayed results UCase Contact voltage 3 nee Fault loop resistance 5 4 2 Trip out time RCDt Trip out time measurement verifies the sensitivity of the RCD at different residual currents Trip out time measurement procedure Select the function using the function selector keys Set sub function RCDt Set test parameters if necessary Connect test cable to the instrument Connect test leads to the item to be tested see figure 5 17 Press the TEST key to perform the measurement Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional gt 300 v DE tern Figure 5 19 Example of trip out time measurement results Displa
73. lector Exits back MEM Enters PV module type memory menu Changing a PV module type parameter Keys UP DOWN sets value data of parameter PV module type TEST Confirms set value data ESC Function selector Exits back PV module type memory menu ADD Enters menu for adding a new PV module type OVERWRITE Enters menu for storing changed data of selected PV module type DELETE Deletes selected PV module type DELETE ALL Deletes all PV module types Keys UP DOWN Selects option TEST Enters selected menu Function selectors Exits back to main function menu lf Add or Overwrite is selected the menu for setting the PV module type name is displayed SAVE MODULE SETTINGS PU module FPU module name OWERWRITE DELETE E DELETE ALL Figure 4 19 Setting name of PV module type Keys 0 0 Selects a character TEST Selects the next character MEM Confirms new name and stores it in the memory Then returns to Module settings menu ESC Deletes last letter Returns to previous menu without changes lf Delete or Delete all is selected a warning will be displayed 36 MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument operation SAVE MODULE SETTINGS ALL QUERWE ITE All saved Pl module DELETE data will be lost DELETE ALL DELETE MODULE ee YES Figure 4 20 Delete options Keys TEST Confirms clearing In Delete all option YES must be selected ESC Function selector Exits back to main function menu without changes
74. lp menu Keys in help menu UP DOWN Selects next previous help screen ESC HELP Function selector Exits help menu 23 MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument operation Figure 4 1 Examples of help screens 4 1 7 Backlight and contrast adjustments With the BACKLIGHT key backlight and contrast can be adjusted Click Toggles backlight intensity level Locks high intensity backlight level until power is turned off or the key is pressed again Keep pressed for 2s Bargraph for LCD contrast adjustment is displayed Keep pressed for 1s Figure 4 2 Contrast adjustment menu Keys for contrast adjustment DOWN Reduces contrast UP Increases contrast TEST Accepts new contrast ESC Exits without changes 4 2 Function selection For selecting test measurement function within each test mode the FUNCTION SELECTOR keys shall be used Keys Function selector Selects test measurement function UP DOWN Selects sub function in selected measurement function Selects screen to be viewed if results are split into more screens TAB Selects the test parameter to be set or modified TEST Runs selected test measurement function MEM Stores measured results recalls stored results ESC Exits back to main menu 24 MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument operation Keys in test parameter field UP DOWN Changes the selected parameter TAB Selects the next measuring parameter Function selector Toggles between the main functio
75. ltage L gosa Ot FUB ofreading 3 digs 1 5 of reading 1 5 of reading AC Current L boose OS Mf reading t 3 digs 1 5 of reading 1 5 of reading AC Power i range W Resolution W 1999 lA 2 5 of reading 6 digits o k 19 99 k 2 5 of reading 20 0k 199 9 k 2 5 of reading Note o Error of external voltage and current transducers is not considered in this specification 11 10 3 I V curve DC Voltage Measuring range V Resolution V 0 0 15 0 4 Me 15 1 199 9 2 of reading 2 digits 200 999 2 of reading DC Current eno 898 oot H2 of reading 3 gts DC Power Measuring range W Resolution W 1999 PT 3 Of reading 5 digits ae k 14 99 k P10 3 of reading Maximal power of PV string 15 kW 101 MI 3108 EurotestPV Technical specifications 11 10 4 Uoc Isc DC Voltage Measuring range V Resolution V 0 0 15 0 i e 15 1 199 9 2 of reading 2 digits 200 999 2 of reading DC Current Measuring range A Resolution A 0 00 9 99 2 of reading 3 digits 10 00 15 00 2 of reading Maximal power of PV string 15 kW 11 10 5 Environmental parameters Solar lrradiance Probe A 1399 Measuring range W m Resolution W m 300 999 ee 5 of reading 5 digits 1000 1999 a ae 5 of reading Measuring principle Pyranometer Operation conditions Working te
76. ltage and current transducers is not considered in this specification Power P S Q Measuring range is from 0 00 W VA Var to 99 9 kW kVA kVar Power factor Measuring range is from 1 00 to 1 00 Voltage harmonics Measuring range is from 0 1 V to 500 V Voltage THD Measuring range is from 0 1 to 99 9 Current harmonics and Current THD Measuring range is from 0 00 A to 199 9A Energy Measuring range is from 0 000 Wh to 1999 kWh Measurement is performed continuously without gaps Notes o Error of external voltage and current transducers is not considered in this specification o Accuracy values for Energy are valid if gt 0 2 Imax Imax is set in ENERGY measuring menu 11 10 PV tests 11 10 1 Accuracy of STC data Accuracy of STC values is based on accuracy of measured electrical quantities accuracy of environmental parameters and entered parameters of PV module See Appendix E PV measurements calculared values for more information about calculation of STC values 11 10 2 Panel Inverter DC Voltage Measuring range V Resolution V 0 0 199 9 0 4 1 5 of reading 5 digits 200 999 S 1 5 of reading DC Current ooo sig 10 J a5 kof reading 5 digis DC Power N Resolution W 1999 1 2 5 of reading 6 digits 100 MI 3108 EurotestPV Technical specifications 2 00 k 19 99 k 2 5 of reading 20 0 k 199 9 k 2 5 of reading AC Vo
77. mperature range 40 C 55 C Designed for continuous outdoor use Probe A 1427 Resolution W m 0 999 W m Tt 4 5 digits 1 00 1 75kWim 10 o 4A Measuring principle Monocrystall PV cell temperature compensated Operation conditions Working temperature range 20 C 55 C Protection degree cccccecceeeeeeees IP 44 Temperature cell and ambient Probe A 1400 Measuring range C Resolution C 10 0 85 0 5 digits 102 MI 3108 EurotestPV Technical specifications Designed for continuous outdoor use Note 0 Given accuracy is valid for stable irradiance and temperature during the test 11 10 6 Insulation Resistance of PV systems Refer to chapter 11 1 Insulation Resistance Insulation Resistance of PV systems 11 11 General data Power supply voltage 9 Voc 6x1 5 V battery or accu size AA 0 2 72 0 ane erng er cte een eee typical 20 h Charger socket input voltage 12V 10 Charger socket input current 400 mA max Battery charging current 250 mA internally regulated Measuring Category ccccceceeeeees 1000 V DC CAT Il 600 V CAT III 300 V CAT IV Protection classification 004 double insulation Pollution degree ccccceceeeeeeeees 2 Protection degree ccccecceeeeeeees IP 40 IDISDIAY seriinin N 128x64 dots matrix display with backlight Dimensions
78. ms 6 Solar measurements PV systems The following measurements for verification and troubleshooting of PV installations can be performed with the instrument 0 Insulation resistance on PV systems PV inverter test PV panel test Environmental parameters Open voltage and short circuit test l V curve test O MH MH fH Co 6 1 Insulation resistance on PV systems The Insulation resistance measurement is performed in order to ensure safety against electric shock through insulation between live parts on PV installations and earth The measurement is carried out according to test method 1 in IEC EN 62446 test between panel string array negative and earth followed by a test between panel string array positive and earth See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on key functionality The input voltage is displayed in order to check proper connection before carrying out the test Figure 6 1 Insulation resistance Test parameters for insulation resistance measurement on PV systems TEST SMO SO Test voltage 50 V 100 V 250 V 500 V 1000 V Minimum insulation resistance OFF 0 01 MQ 200 MQ 63 MI 3108 EurotestPV Solar measurements PV systems Test circuits for insulation resistance on PV systems L1 DC SWITCH 0 00 eo 2 Figure 6 2 Connections for insulation resistance measurement on PV systems Insulation resistance measuring procedure Select the xXiky ex sub function us
79. nput terminals 0 Insulation resistance continuity functions and earth resistance measurements can only be performed on de energized objects 0 PASS FAIL indication is enabled when limit is set Apply appropriate limit value for evaluation of measurement results o0 In the case that only two of the three wires are connected to the electrical installation under test only voltage indication between these two wires is valid Insulation resistance Insulation resistance of PV systems 0 Insulation resistance If a voltage of higher than 30 V AC or DC is detected between test terminals the insulation resistance measurement will not be performed Insulation resistance of PV systems Different pre tests are carried out If conditions are proper and safe the measurement will be be continued Conditions Voltaze Pll SAFETY PROBE 7 Otherwise message is displayed 0 The instrument automatically discharge tested object after finished measurement o A double click of TEST key starts a continuous measurement Continuity functions 0 If a voltage of higher than 10 V AC or DC is detected between test terminals the continuity resistance test will not be performed 0 Compensate test lead resistance before performing a continuity measurement where necessary RCD functions MI 3108 EurotestPV Safety and operational considerations 0 Parameters set in one function are also kept for other RCD functions 0 The measurement of contact voltage
80. ns MEM Stores measured results recalls stored results General rule regarding enabling parameters for evaluation of measurement test result OFF No limit values indication _ Parameter Value s results will be marked as PASS or FAIL in ON i ee accordance with selected limit See Chapter 5 for more information about the operation of the instrument test functions 25 MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument operation 4 3 Instruments main menu In instrument s main menu the test mode can be selected Different instrument options can be set in the SETTINGS menu 0 lt INSTALLATION gt a c LV installation testing 0 lt POWER gt Power amp Energy testing TAFF 0 lt SOLAR gt PV systems testing 0 lt SETTINGS gt Instrument settings 2 SETTINGS Figure 4 3 Main menu Keys UP DOWN Selects appropriate option TEST Enters selected option 4 4 Settings Different instrument options can be set in the SETTINGS menu Options are 0 Recalling and clearing stored results 0 Selection of language 0 Setting the date and time 0 Selection of reference standard for SETTINGS 13 54 RoD ae SELECT LANGUAGE Entering Isc factor SET DATE TIME Commander support p5ET Ise FACTOR Setting the instrument to initial values Settings for Bluetooth communication Settings for current clamps Menu for synchronization with PV Remote unit Figure 4 4 Options in Settings menu 0 Settings for PV measurements Co fC fH ft fH fo
81. ocation TEST Deletes all results in selected location MEM ESC Exits back to delete results menu without changes Function selector Exits back to main function menu without changes 8 5 3 Clearing individual measurements Select DELETE RESULTS in MEMORY menu DELETE FESULTS DETIOBRIECT bed ELOJBLOCK Bel FUSJFUSE Aas CoH CONNECTION Bas Figure 8 9 Menu for clearing individual measurement installation structure field selected Keys in delete results menu installation structure field selected TAB Selects the location element Object Block Fuse Connection UP DOWN Selects number of selected location element 1 to 199 Function selector Exits back to main function menu ESC Exits back to memory menu MEM Enters measurements field for deleting individual measurements Keys in delete results menu measurements field selected UP DOWN Selects measurement TEST Opens dialog box for confirmation to clear selected measurement TAB ESC Returns to installation structure field Function selector Exits back to main function menu without changes Keys in dialog for confirmation to clear selected result s TEST Deletes selected measurement result MEM TAB ESC Exits back to measurements field without changes Function selector Exits back to main function menu without changes 86 MI 3108 EurotestPV Data handling DELETE FESULTS IDELETE FESULTS DEJQEJECT HAS DEJDEJECT Ba ELOJELOLK HEI LELO BLOC
82. only 0 Selective time delayed RCDs and RCDs with G time delayed characteristic demonstrate delayed response characteristics They contain residual current integrating mechanism for generation of delayed trip out However contact voltage pre test in the measuring procedure also influences the RCD and it takes a period to recover into idle state Time delay of 30 s is inserted before performing trip out test to recover S type RCD after pre tests and time delay of 5 s is inserted for the same purpose for type RCD Modification of the chapter 5 4 1 110 MI 3108 EurotestPV Appendix C Country notes RCD type Contact voltage Uc Rated Ian proportional to 1 O5xIAn any 2x1 05xlan 1 4x1 05xlan 2x1 4x1 05xlan 2x1 05xI an lt 30 mA 2x1 05xlan any 2x2x1 05xlan Table C 1 Relationship between Uc and lan Technical specifications remain the same 111 MI 3108 EurotestPV Appendix D Commanders Appendix D Commanders A 1314 A 1401 D 1 Warnings related to safety Measuring category of commanders Plug commander A 1314 300 V CAT Il Tip commander A1401 cap off 18 mm tip 1000 V CAT II 600 V CAT II 300 V CAT II cap on 4mm tip 1000 V CAT II 600 V CAT III 300 V CAT IV 0 Measuring category of commanders can be lower than protection category of the instrument 0 If dangerous voltage is detected on the tested PE t
83. onnect the voltage test leads and current clamp to the item to be tested see figure 7 2 Press the TEST key to start the continuous measurement Press the TEST key again to stop the measurement Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional Figure 7 5 Examples of Harmonics measurement results Displayed results for the Harmonics measurements UN eee TRMS voltage of selected harmonic J p ERRE TRMS current of selected harmonic THDU voltage total harmonic distortion THDI voltage total harmonic distortion Notes 0 Parameters input and number of harmonic can be changed and results can also be stored while the measurement is running 0 Displayed graph is auto ranged 7 3 Scope The Scope function is intended to check the shape of voltage and current See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on key functionality Figure 7 6 Scope menu Settings and parameters in Scope function Displayed parameters voltage U or current or both Tf MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements Power amp energy Connection for the Scope measurement See figure 7 2 Scope measurement procedure Select Nje sub function using the function selector keys and Up Down keys Connect voltage test leads and current clamp to the instrument Connect the voltage test leads and current clamp to the item to be tested see figure 7 2 Press the TEST key to start the continuous measurement Press the TEST key again to stop th
84. ory content ccccccsccceecsecceececseccecsecceeseesesseessenesaues 85 8 5 2 Clearing measurement s in selected location cccccccseccsecsecceecsecseessesseesseeees 85 8 5 3 Clearing individual measurements c cccccccsecceecseececcecseccessuccsesseessesseeseeeesanes 86 8 5 4 Renaming installation structure elements upload from PC ccccccsccseesseeeeees 87 8 5 5 Renaming installation structure elements with serial barcode reader or RFID reader 87 O0 COMUNE OEE EEEO 88 8 6 1 USB and R9232 COMMUNICAUON siietscwesintane ae a ea E N E 88 8 6 2 Bluetooth COMMUNICAUON soron rn T O a 89 9 Upgrading the INS CHUM sssri 90 10 Maint enanG E vevonenoz edeti in in i a 91 10T Fus repacemeN eaei i a E E E E E 91 10 2 CIC ANNNG eass E E E 91 1039 Penodic CAND IAM OM vcsiscesicsiaeis cdaiaria vic tccrtasiestiiiata i ENEO 91 IOF SENICE eaaa E E E E 91 11 Technical specicatl hS rriorse a a A E EEEE 92 11 1 Insulation resistance Insulation resistance of PV systems cccceeeeeees 92 MI 3108 EurotestPV Table of contents T2 COMO epee teee ater E E E E E E E E E EE E EE I E 93 Ial Resch RLOW O serseri NE AE E E T 93 1122 Resistance CONTINUITY setscstecrsaretanansvateetasnoneintinrslnnsnmnialiesSaaenecathoatentelaaneseeaneess 93 To RO D ESIN aee E ee eee E E eee 93 er CO A E E 93 t132 Contact volage RCGD UC seisrcisinanesr i e i 94 Foo TUPOU e E E EE 94 ToT PO CUN iE E AE EEEE EEE A AE AE 95 11 4 Fault loop impedanc
85. panel Legend 1 LCD 2 UP 3 DOWN 4 TEST 5 ESC 6 TAB Backlight Contrast 8 ON OFF 9 HELP CAL 10 Function selector RIGHT 11 Function selector LEFT 12 MEM 13 Green LEDs Red LEDs Figure 3 1 Front panel 128 x 64 dots matrix display with backlight Modifies selected parameter TEST Starts measurements Acts also as the PE touching electrode Goes one level back Selects the parameters in selected function Changes backlight level and contrast Switches the instrument power on or off The instrument automatically turns off 15 minutes after the last key was pressed Accesses help menus Calibrates test leads in Continuity functions Starts Zrer measurement in Voltage drop sub function Selects test function Stores recalls memory of instrument Stores clamp and solar settings Indicates PASS FAIL of result 16 MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument description 3 2 Connector panel Figure 3 2 Connector panel picture of MI 3108 Legend 1 Test connector Measuring inputs outputs 2 Charger socket 3 USBconnector Communication with PC USB 1 1 port 4 Protection cover 5 C1 Current clamp measuring input 1 6 PIC Current clamp measuring input 2 Measuring input for external probes Communication with PC serial port Connection to optional measuring adapters Connection to barcode RFID reader Connection to Bluetooth dongle T PS 2 connector Warnings 0 Maximum allowed voltage between
86. reading this instruction manual is required in order to begin using the instrument In order for operator to be familiar enough with performing measurements in general and their typical applications it is advisable to read Metrel handbook Guide for testing and verification of low voltage installations The instrument is equipped with the entire necessary accessory for comfortable testing MI 3108 EurotestPV Safety and operational considerations 2 Safety and operational considerations 2 1 Warnings and notes In order to maintain the highest level of operator safety while carrying out various tests and measurements Metrel recommends keeping your Eurotest instruments in good condition and undamaged When using the instrument consider the following general warnings A General warnings related to safety o0 The A symbol on the instrument means Read the Instruction manual with special care for safe operation The symbol requires an action o If the test equipment is used in a manner not specified in this user manual the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired 0 Read this user manual carefully otherwise the use of the instrument may be dangerous for the operator the instrument or for the equipment under test 0 Do not use the instrument or any of the accessories if any damage is noticed 0 Consider all generally known precautions in order to avoid risk of electric shock while dealing with hazardous voltages
87. ress to stop the measurement After the measurement is finished wait until tested item is fully discharged Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional Figure 5 7 Example of insulation resistance measurement result Displayed results FR Shes este causes oie Insulation resistance UMa Test voltage actual value 41 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations 5 3 Resistance of earth connection and equipotential bonding The resistance measurement is performed in order to ensure that the protective measures against electric shock through earth connections and bondings are effective Two sub functions are available 0 R LOWQ Earth bond measurement according to EN 61557 4 200 mA 0 CONTINUITY Continuous resistance measurement performed with 7 mA E LOM See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on key functionality R E __ il E r i Figure 5 8 200 mA RLOW Q Test parameters for resistance measurement TEST Resistance measurement sub function R LOWQ CONTINUITY Maximum resistance OFF 0 1 Q 20 0 Q Additional test parameter for In Continuity sub function CUN Buzzer On sound if resistance is lower than the set limit value or Off 5 3 1 RLOWOQ 200 mA resistance measurement The resistance measurement is performed with automatic polarity reversal of the test voltage Test circuit for R LOWQ measurement MPEC Main Potential Equilizing Collector PCC Prote
88. rying bag test cable connected to the instrument through the front aperture 3 4 1 Secure attachment of the strap You can choose between two methods Figure 3 6 First method Figure 3 7 Alternative method Please perform a periodical check of the attachment 20 MI 3108 EurotestPV 3 5 Instrument set and accessories 3 5 1 O ff fH fH AOA ft fH fH fH AOA BH fH fH fH BH fH O fH fH A Standard set MI 3108 Instrument Soft carrying bag 2 pcs PV Safety Probe Pyranometer PV Temperature probe AC DC current clamp schuko plug test cable Test lead 3 x 1 5 m Test probe 4 pcs Crocodile clip 4 pcs Set of carrying straps PV MC 4 adapter male PV MC 4 adapter female PV MC 3 adapter male PV MC 3 adapter female RS232 PS 2 cable USB cable Set of NiMH battery cells Power supply adapter Instrument description CD with instruction manual and Guide for testing and verification of low voltage installations handbook Short instruction manual Calibration Certificate 3 5 2 Optional accessories See the attached sheet for a list of optional accessories that are available on request from your distributor 21 MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument operation 4 Instrument operation 4 1 Display and sound 4 1 1 Terminal voltage monitor The terminal voltage monitor displays on line the voltages on the test terminals and information about active test terminals in the a c installation measuring mode 623
89. sses if all other results pass and indications for x5 are omitted o Tests for sensitivity l_s steps 7 and 8 are omitted for selective type RCD 52 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations 5 5 Fault loop impedance and prospective fault current Fault loop is a loop comprised by mains source line wiring and PE return path to the mains source The instrument measures the impedance of the loop and calculates the short circuit current The measurement is covered by requirements of the EN 61557 3 standard See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on key functionality Ei re Isc A Lim ___H L PE Hi Deed s 231 Figure 5 23 Fault loop impedance Test parameters for fault loop impedance measurement Selection of fault loop impedance sub function Zloop Zs rcd Rated current of selected fuse Maximum breaking time of selected fuse Minimum short circuit current for selected fuse See Appendix A for reference fuse data Circuits for measurement of fault loop impedance Figure 5 24 Connection of plug commander and 3 wire test lead 53 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations Fault loop impedance measurement procedure Select the V4fefeye or W SUD function using the function selector keys and U U keys Select test parameters optional Connect test cable to the instrument Connect test leads to the item to be tested see figures 5 17 and
90. stance of panel number of modules in serial number of modules in parallel Pore sro Y sre Conversion efficiency 1 panel P STC M N P nom 1 2 inverter 117
91. t 4 Resistance of earth connection and equipotential bonding Part 5 Resistance to earth Part 6 Residual current devices RCDs in TT and TN systems Part 7 Phase sequence Part 10 Combined measuring equipment Part 12 Performance measuring and monitoring devices PMD Reference standards for electrical installations and components EN 61008 EN 61009 EN 60364 4 41 BS 7671 AS NZS 3017 Residual current operated circuit breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses Residual current operated circuit breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses Electrical installations of buildings Part 4 41 Protection for safety protection against electric shock IEE Wiring Regulations 17 edition Electrical installations Verification guidelines Reference standard for photovoltaic systems EN 62446 Grid connected photovoltaic systems Minimum requirements for system documentation commissioning tests and inspection 14 MI 3108 EurotestPV Safety and operational considerations Note about EN and IEC standards o Text of this manual contains references to European standards All standards of EN 6XXXX e g EN 61010 series are equivalent to IEC standards with the same number e g IEC 61010 and differ only in amended parts required by European harmonization procedure 15 MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument description 3 Instrument description 3 1 Front
92. t a voltage in the installation stays above acceptable levels if the highest current is flowing in the circuit The highest current is defined as the nominal current of the circuit s fuse The limit values are described in the standard EN 60364 5 52 Sub functions 0 2ZLINE Line impedance measurement according to EN 61557 3 0 AU Voltage drop measurement See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on key functionality Isc ___ Limt___fA L PE N 0A 0 m gia z0 E Figure 5 26 Line impedance Figure 5 27 Voltage drop Test parameters for line impedance measurement Selection of line impedance Zline or voltage drop AU sub function FUSE type Selection of fuse type NV gG B C K D FUSE Rated current of selected fuse FUSE T Maximum breaking time of selected fuse Minimum short circuit current for selected fuse See Appendix A for reference fuse data Additional test parameters for voltage drop measurement Maximum voltage drop 3 0 9 0 J 99 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations 5 6 1 Line impedance and prospective short circuit current Circuits for measurement of line impedance Ro Rel 4 __ f Figure 5 28 Phase neutral or phase phase line impedance measurement connection of plug commander and 3 wire test lead Line impedance measurement procedure Select the ANa sub function Select test param
93. ted in the Uc sub function only 0 Selective time delayed RCDs have delayed response characteristics As the contact voltage pre test or other RCD tests influence the time delayed RCD it takes a certain period to recover into normal state Therefore a time delay of 30 s is inserted before performing trip out test by default Connections for testing RCD __ Al G i amp Figure 5 17 Connecting the plug commander and the 3 wire test lead 46 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations 5 4 1 Contact voltage RCD Uc A current flowing into the PE terminal causes a voltage drop on earth resistance i e voltage difference between PE equipotential bonding circuit and earth This voltage difference is called contact voltage and is present on all accessible conductive parts connected to the PE It shall always be lower than the conventional safety limit voltage The contact voltage is measured with a test current lower than 1 2 lan to avoid trip out of the RCD and then normalized to the rated lan Contact voltage measurement procedure Select the x e73 function using the function selector keys Set sub function Uc Set test parameters if necessary Connect test cable to the instrument Connect test leads to the item to be tested see figure 5 17 Press the TEST key to perform the measurement Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional The contact voltage result re
94. testPV Instrument operation L and N are changed Warning High voltage is applied to the test terminals Warning Dangerous voltage on the PE terminal Stop the activity immediately and eliminate the fault connection problem before proceeding with any activity Ys mt HE Test leads resistance in Continuity measurement is not compensated mi r Test leads resistance in Continuity measurement is compensated High resistance to earth of test probes Results may be impaired Too small current for declared accuracy Results may be impaired Check in Current Clamp Settings if sensitivity of current clamp can be increased Measured signal is out of range clipped Results are impaired Fuse F1 is broken External DC voltage is detected Measurements in this operating mode are blocked HITE ali 4 1 4 Results Measurement result is inside pre set limits PASS Measurement result is out of pre set limits FAIL ORS Measurement is aborted Consider displayed warnings and messages 4 1 5 Sound warnings Continuous sound Warning Dangerous voltage on the PE terminal is detected 4 1 6 Help screens HELP Opens help screen Help menus are available in all functions The Help menu contains schematic diagrams for illustrating how to properly connect the instrument to electric installation or PV system After selecting the measurement you want to perform press the HELP key in order to view the associated He
95. tring M modules in serial N modules in parallel environment parameters Irr T and data supplied by the panels manufacturer U I AC DC phase Istc y Pnom NOCT Irr irrst Tamb or Tcell Panel DC 3 Pre cae measa d i l U and are measured on panel connectors is for multi phase systems i 1 3 Inverter AC 3 Pic E X U neasil measa COS P i U and phase are measured on inverter connectors i is for multi phase systems i 1 3 Conversion efficiency 1 panel I I Ty PFreo M a d Preco r rc where Prom is nominal power of panel at STC rrsz is nominal irradiance at STC rrsrc 1000 W m Irr is measured irradiance M is number of modules in serial and N is number of modules in parallel te emeoneyot Peo Theres pomar ot sinn atmensuroa radianes Prom romielpoverofrelatSTC nominal idee t STC rin 100 Win ie measured irradiance Mo number of modules in serial NO number of modules in parallel 115 MI 3108 EurotestPV Appendix E PV measurements calculated values Depending on temperature criterion for PASS is e If Tamb lt 25 C or Tcell lt 40 C gt no gt 0 85 e If Tamb gt 25 C or Tcell gt 40 C gt n2 gt 1 npy 0 08 where npv is calculated depending on type of temperature being measured as ier or Nev Foy Ny where NOCT is nominal operating temperature of the cell data supplied by the panels manufacturer and
96. ty functions if test probes are connected to the mains supply voltage by mistake during measurement Position of fuse can be seen in Figure 3 4 in chapter 3 3 Back panel Optional accessory A 1385 PV test lead has replaceable fuse in each test lead o FF 315 mA 1000 V d c 32x6 mm Breaking capacity 50 kA Warnings 0 A Disconnect all measuring accessory and switch off the instrument caste opening battery fuse compartment cover hazardous voltage 0 Replace blown fuse with original type only otherwise the instrument or accessory may be damaged and or operator s safety impaired 10 2 Cleaning No special maintenance is required for the housing To clean the surface of the instrument or accessory use a soft cloth slightly moistened with soapy water or alcohol Then leave the instrument or accessory to dry totally before use Warnings 0 Do not use liquids based on petrol or hydrocarbons 0 Do not spill cleaning liquid over the instrument 10 3 Periodic calibration It is essential that the test instrument is regularly calibrated in order that the technical specification listed in this manual is guaranteed We recommend an annual calibration Only an authorized technical person can do the calibration Please contact your dealer for further information 10 4 Service For repairs under warranty or at any other time please contact your distributor 91 MI 3108 EurotestPV Technical specifications 11 Technical specifications 1
97. ules SULHR SETTINGS and settings for PV measurements can be MODULE SETTINGS set Figure 4 17 Solar settings Keys UP DOWN Selects option TEST Enters menu for changing parameters ESC Exits back to settings menu Function selector Exits back to main menu without changes PV module settings Parameters of PV modules can be set in this menu A database for up to 20 PV modules can be created edited Parameters are used for calculation of STC values Note o The database can be also created on the PC or mobile device and then sent to the instrument PCSW EurolinkPRO and some Android applications support this feature MODULE SETTINGS Module HIMNZSehM 32 Fmax 5 4 MEM H a Figure 4 18 PV module settings menu Parameters of PV module Module PV modulername _ _ _ _ _ Pmax 1 W 2000W Nominal power of PV module __ Umpp _ 1 0V 999V_ Voltage on maximum power point Impp _ 0 01A 15 0A_ Currenton maximum power point Uoc 1 0V 999V_ Opencircuit voltage of module ___ Isc alfa 5 00 MAC 300 MAC Temperature coefficient of Isc beta 5 00 V C 0 001 V C__ Temperature coefficient of Uoc __ gamma__ 5 00 C 0 999 C Rs 0 01Q 9 99Q_ Serial resistance of PV module _ __ 35 MI 3108 EurotestPV Instrument operation Selection of PV module type and parameters Keys UP DOWN Selects appropriate option TEST Enters menu for changing type or parameters ESC Function se
98. ult is incorrect wiring see examples below When touching the TEST key in all functions that requires mains supply the user automatically performs this test Examples for application of PE test terminal L1 N FE ii Reversed phase and protection conductors i THE MOST DANGEROUS ISITUATION MOST DANGEROUS MENI N SITUATION N PE L Figure 5 37 Reversed L and PE conductors application of 3 wire test lead 61 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations PE terminal test procedure Connect test cable to the instrument Connect test leads to the item to be tested see figures 5 36 and 5 37 Touch PE test probe the TEST key for at least one second lf PE terminal is connected to phase voltage the warning message is displayed instrument buzzer is activated and further measurements are disabled in Zloop and RCD functions Warning 0 If dangerous voltage is detected on the tested PE terminal immediately stop all measurements find and remove the fault Notes 0 PE test terminal is active in the INSTALLATION operating mode except in the VOLTAGE Low ohm Earth and Insulation functions PE test terminal does not operate in case the operator s body is completely insulated from floor or walls For operation of PE test terminal on commanders refer to Appendix D Commanders 62 MI 3108 EurotestPV Solar measurements PV syste
99. upported by the selected Android application then configure a Bluetooth link via Android device s Bluetooth configuration tool No code for pairing the devices is needed The instrument and Android device are ready to communicate Notes 0 Sometimes there will be a demand from the PC or Android device to enter the code Enter code NNNN to correctly configure the Bluetooth link 0 The name of a correctly configured Bluetooth device must consist of the instrument type plus serial number eg MI 3108 12240429D If the Bluetooth dongle got another name the configuration must be repeated 89 MI 3108 EurotestPV Upgrading the instrument 9 Upgrading the instrument The instrument can be upgraded from a PC via the RS232 communication port This enables to keep the instrument up to date even if the standards or regulations change The upgrade can be carried with a help of special upgrading software and the communication cable as shown on Figure 8 14 Please contact your dealer for more information 90 MI 3108 EurotestPV Maintenance 10 Maintenance Unauthorized persons are not allowed to open the EurotestPV instrument There are no user replaceable components inside the instrument except the battery and fuse under rear cover 10 1 Fuse replacement There is a fuse under back cover of the EurotestPV instrument o F1 FF 315 mA 1000 V d c 32x6 mm Breaking capacity 50 kA This fuse protects internal circuitry for continui
100. urements settings of PV module type and PV test parameters should be checked For calculation of STC results correct PV module type PV test parameters Irr and T ambient or cell values must be measured or be entered manually before the test The Irr and T results in ENV menu are considered Refer to Appendix E for further information The Irr and T measurements should be carried out immediately before the V curve test Environmental conditions must be stable during the tests For best results PV remote unit A 1378 should be used 74 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements Power amp energy 7 Measurements Power amp Energy 1 phase power measurements and tests sub functions can be performed with the EurotestPV instrument Main features are 0 Measurement of standard power parameters 0 Harmonic analysis of voltage and current 0 Displaying of voltage and current waveforms o Energy counting 7 1 Power The Power function is intended to measure the standard power parameters P Q S THDU and PF See chapter 4 2 Function selection for instructions on key functionality Settings and parameters for Power test There are no parameters to be set in this menu Connection for Power test Figure 7 2 Power measurement 19 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements Power amp energy Power test procedure Select eds sub function using the function selector keys and U U keys Connect the voltage test leads and current clamp
101. yed results SE Trip out time UO eces Contact voltage for rated lan 5 4 3 Trip out current RCD I A continuously rising residual current is intended for testing the threshold sensitivity for RCD trip out The instrument increases the test current in small steps through appropriate range as follows Slope range SSP YPS Start value Endvalue AC d Od Aid Sine A F lan gt 30 mA MAES BB O2dw 22dw DC Maximum test current is trip out current or end value in case the RCD didn t trip out 48 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations Trip out current measurement procedure Select the function using the function selector keys Set sub function RCD I Set test parameters if necessary Connect test cable to the instrument Connect test leads to the item to be tested see figure 5 17 Press the TEST key to perform the measurement Store the result by pressing the MEM key optional Figure 5 20 Trip out current measurement result example 49 MI 3108 EurotestPV Measurements a c LV installations Displayed results Trip out current Uci Contact voltage at trip out current or end value in case the RCD didn t trip t Trip out time 5 4 4 RCD Autotest RCD autotest function is intended to perform a complete RCD test trip out time at different residual currents trip out current and contact voltage in one set of automatic tests guided by the instrument Additiona

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