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1. 1 000 SQ ieee 4 of R 15 D 5 of R 25 D Rmax Value of Rmax depends on the nominal test voltage Nominal test voltage 50 V 99 V Rmax 1 999 GQ Nominal test voltage 100 V 249V Rmax 3 999 GQ Nominal test voltage 250 1000 V Rmax 9 999 GQ Nominal test voltage Un 50 V 1000 V step 1 V Open circuit voltage 0 10 of the Un Nominal test current 1 mA Utest gt Un Short circuit current lt 3 mA Automatic discharge of tested object yes Number of measurements about 250 with new alkaline cells Varistor surge protection devices USPD Measuring range V Resolution V Reference error Operating error 40 1050 2 of R 2 D 3 of R 3 D Measuring principle Increasing DC voltage and simultaneously measures the current through the SPD DC and AC voltage frequency range 45 65 Hz Measuring 0 600 2 of R 2 D 3 of R 3 D Notes to the parameters stated in chapter 5 1 a Measured AC values are TRMS b R Reading D Digit 18 GIGATESTpro 5 2 General data Power supply 4x AAA alkaline battery 1 5 V or NIMH accumulator 1 2 V Over voltage class protective caps of the test tips inserted CAT III 300 V CAT II 600V protective cap s of the test tip s removed CAT II 600V Pollution degree 2 Protective class II double insulation Degree of protection IP 43 Dimensions about 260x 0x40 mm Weight including batteries and movable test tip ab2. and simultaneously measures the current through the measured varistor surge protection device SPD When the current flowing through the SPD reaches 1 mA the voltage increase is stopped and the varistor voltage is displayed According to the function selected by the FUNC key the automatic evaluation of measurement result of SPD is carried out as indicated in the table below Notes If the function DCMAx is selected then you can set by the A UTEST and V UTEST keys the upper limit voltage used for automatic evaluation of results If the function DCMIN is selected then you can set by the A UTEST and V UTEST keys the lower limit voltage used for automatic evaluation of results ara ke ie GIGATESTpro For actual measurement evaluation it does not matter if currently selected the Ray DCMAX or WRAN DCMIN function The symbol on the display and its meaning Selected o x function DC varistor voltage has been varistor voltage is out of the measured instruments measuring range Ray DCMAX varistor voltage is inside varistor voltage is outside UNa DCMIN the user selected range the user selected range SPD LIST varistor voltage IS inside varistor voltage IS outside Note the range specified by the range specified by the selected type of SPD the selected type of SPD Note TABLE PROTECT in some versions of firmware If the function SPD LIST Note is selected then particular type of SPD is displayed together with the stated varis
3. can continue in measurement Hold the START key pressed until the measurement starts Then release the key The increase of the test current is displayed in bar graph The value of the test voltage is displayed in the UIN area The measuring cycle is completed automatically Read the measured insulation resistance Note Do not disconnect the instrument from tested object until warning symbol disappears Tested object is automatically discharged by the instrument and it may take at large capacity up to tens of seconds UTIN AH UTEST A UUTEST 144v f 1 0004 386 V amp 388 V Ed Fig 3 10a Example of USPD Fig 3 10b Another example of USPD measurement result measurement result discharged discharging in progress 13 GIGATESTpro Notes e Before measurement disconnect the SPD from the installation e Itis strongly recommended to know in detail circuit diagram of the measured SPD Some might have a built in RFI filter indicators etc which could misrepresent the measurement results or even prevent the measurement e Instrument may make a hissing or whistling sound during measurement 3 4 Other functions of the instrument How to select language and to display firmware version The instrument has to be turned off and both test tips disconnected from any circuit Press the RISO USPD key and keep it pressed then turn the instrument on Firmware version e g v1 0 1 and possibly additional service informa
4. ee eee N 14 4 MAINTENANCE cccream 15 A BAE 0 ne eee er ee ee ee eee 15 4 1 1 Inserting and replacing the batteries accumulators 15 4 1 2 Charging Of accumulators 0 ccc ccc cece eee eceeeeenecen seen seen eeenes 16 Ac 2 CCAM INO ere a OST 17 4 3 Calibration tactoce css anaecuntcsate decent aialeneasaaace bieeateubaaneseeneneuaetaauees 17 7A o ee E ee ee ate ee eee ee 17 5 TECHNICAL SPEGIFICA TION asassnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 18 De le F UNCION S r E A 18 SEEE EIRO E e EET E E AAEE A A A A TT 19 GIGATESTpro 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Safety Read this User s Manual carefully and completely and follow all N instructions contained therein Otherwise using of the instrument may be dangerous for operator for installation under test under test or for the instrument Explanation of the symbols on the instruments O Protection class double insulation Danger of electric shock AN Warning concerning a point of danger Read User s Manual and observe all precautions The instrument meets the requirements of relevant European standards N If there is reason to believe that safe operation has become impossible put the instrument out of operation and secure it against any unintended operation Safe operation must be presumed to be no longer possible if The instrument does not operate properly any longer In this case we recommend RESET as described in
5. growing number of charge discharge cycles gradually loose capacity This is normal depending on accumulator type the number and parameters of the discharge charge cycles 16 GIGATESTpro 4 2 Cleaning Disconnect both test tips from tested object and turn off the instrument before cleaning Wait until the instrument becomes totally dry before using it Use soft cloth slightly moistened with lukewarm soap water for plastic case cleaning Do not spill cleaning liquid over the instrument Do not use cleaning liquids based on petrol hydrocarbons etc 4 3 Calibration Measuring instruments should be regularly calibrated We recommend interval of calibration 1 year Furthermore we recommend carrying out calibration after each repair Contact your local distributor for further information 4 4 Service Manufacturer service p ILLKO s r o Masarykova 2226 ILLKO M 678 01 Blansko Czech Republic tel fax 420 516 417 355 e mail illko illko cz http www illko cz Unauthorized persons are not allowed to open the instrument There are no replaceable components inside the instrument except batteries refer to the Chapter 4 1 17 GIGATESTpro 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 5 1 Functions Insulation resistance RISO Operating range of use EN 61557 2 0 100 MO Rmax ange Operating error range 0 100 MO 9 999 MO 0 001 MQ 2 of R 10 D 3 of R 20 D 10 00 MOQ 100 0 MOQ
6. SPD key switches the measurement of insulation resistance and SPDs FUNC key has no function in RISO in USPD it enables to select another functions A UTEST key to set test voltage or SPD type V UTEST key to set test voltage or SPD type Fig 2 3 Control panel and OLED display _5 GIGATESTpro 2 3 Included in the set GIGATESTpro Twisted test lead with measuring tip Pouch User s Manual Calibration Certificate Cardboard shipping case 2 4 Optional accessories P 5050 adapter for charging accumulators P 5060 set of 4 NIMH AAA accumulators P 2011 test lead black 2 m P 3011 test tip black P 4011 crocodile clip black Note optional accessories P 2011 P 3011 respectively P 2011 P 4011 can be connected instead of twisted test lead with measuring tip 2 5 Putting the instrument into operation Putting the instrument into operation consists of inserting the batteries or accumulators the procedure is described in the Chapter 4 1 of this manual GIGATESTpro 3 MEASUREMENTS 3 1 Turning the instrument on and off standby auto power off Hold the START key pressed until the device turns on The instrument is turned off after two short pressing releasing the START button while no voltage can be applied on the test tips The instrument enters standby mode reduced display brightness after short time of inactivity no key pressed no voltage applied on the test tips From standby mo
7. USER S MANUAL GIGATEST pro GIGATESTpro CONTENTS he INTRODUC VIO Neticataidcsntateucnanahatemennsives cies zanseebatesniinateawuadtenecnedaeaes 2 dai Re A ene ee E ee ere ee eee ee et ene 2 1 2 General description of the instrument 3 1 3 Standards applied cciicactactiedaraneieownneimnnd take bua tawruensdaamaneiemeneaa 3 ARCO OO caste antares metue teen onece E ea ee tanec ene ey eas 3 2 DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT ccceceseseseeeeeeeeees 4 2 h WISEPUIMENUS CASE nonesis EE 4 2 2 Control panel and OLED display 0 ccc cec ccc ecec nee eee eee ee es 5 23 WCU OSG N NE Selir TE EA sexsauencuateadnes 6 2 4 Optional accessories 0 0 2 cece ec ce eee ee eee eeeea eee ea eee eeeeaeeeaenneaes 6 2 5 Putting the instrument into Operation cece cece eee cece es 6 3 MEASUREMENT S rrid aE 7 3 1 Turning the instrument on and off standby auto power off 7 3 2 Notes and principles applicable to all measurements T 3 3 Measurements of the particular functions 0 0c cece eee eee 8 es e O 6 eee een eee eee eee eee eee eee eee ee eee eee oe 9 3 3 2 Insulation resistance ste snccreunesariawnseinaldesasiiea asd aun havelonaeonaaniaeerandss 10 3 3 3 Varistor Surge protection GEVICES cece cccecceeeceeceeeeeeeeeeseeenes 11 3 4 Other functions of the instrument 14 3 5 RESET of the instrument 0 000 0c cece ccceceeeeee
8. al regulations Batteries Please dispose of used batteries in the designated locations in accordance with local regulations The instrument This symbol on the product packaging or the accompanying documentation indicates that the product should not be dispose of in municipal waste gum Please dispose of it in accordance with local regulations ae GIGATESTpro 2 DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT 2 1 Instrument s case test tip on instrument s case OLED display control panel instrument s case sliding protective cover e Use original accessories only e Max allowed voltage between test tip and ground is 300V movable e Max allowed test tip voltage between socket test tips is 600V for accumulators charger terminal for connecting of movable test tip Fig 2 1 Top side When not in use the instrument s body and the movable test tip can slide one into another in such a way that they form a compact unit while the sharp end of the measuring tips are safely hidden Against accidental ejection are both parts secured by non contact magnetic latch GIGATESTpro the batteries compartment cover screws securing the batteries compartment cover information label Fig 2 2 Detail of bottom side 2 2 Control panel and OLED display Graphical OLED display START key starts measurement it controls white LED see Fig 2 1 The key switches the instrument on and off too RISO U
9. de to full display brightness the instrument enters after pressing any button or by applying the voltage on the test tips Auto power off occurs when the instrument is idle no key pressed no voltage applied on the test tips for about a minute After turning off the device can be switched on again after about 1s 3 2 Notes and principles applicable to all measurements e Select required parameter or function by the RISO USPD FUNC A UTEST and V UTEST keys The START key starts measurement All set parameters and functions remain valid until they are changed e If voltage applied on the test tips is gt about 10 V its value is displayed in the UIN area and simultaneously warning symbol is displayed The START button does not start measurement UTI AHI UUTEST 2a0v 2500 I Riso Fig 3 1 Example of voltage measurement e f battery is low only red part of battery indicator is displayed then you can t start the measurement by the START key after pressing it the low battery symbol is displayed for a while Thereafter the instrument goes into status before pressing the START key Battery must be replaced accumulators charged as described in the Chapter 4 1 Fig 3 2a Indication of low battery Fig 3 2b Low battery after the START key was pressed GIGATESTpro When measuring very high values of insulation resistance put the test leads in free space or put them to a pad made of high quality insulat
10. ecommend a short acclimatization e Ifthe device will be out of operation for a longer time it is recommended to remove the batteries This prevents the possibility of leakage into the device Leakage can cause serious damage or to destroy the instrument e The instrument contains two fairly strong magnets Do not leave them near the equipment and items that could be damaged by the magnetic field such as watches credit cards with magnetic strips etc e Images in this manual are illustrative and may vary slightly from the actual state 1 2 General description of the instrument The GIGATESTpro is a compact instrument with patent protected storage system of the test tips in the transport position sharp tips are safely hidden High contrast bright multicolour graphic OLED display ensures excellent legibility When measured under low light conditions it is possible to illuminate the measured object by a bright white LED light positioned on the front side of the housing The GIGATESTpro can measure insulation resistance with voltage 50 V 1000 V varistor surge protection devices SPDs 50 V 1000 V DC and AC voltage 1 3 Standards applied Measurements EMC Safety EN 61557 1 EN 55022 class B EN 61010 1 EN 61557 2 EN 61326 1 EN 61010 2 031 EN 61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 1 4 Ecology Shipping case It is made of cardboard and is recyclable Please hand it to a collection point of secondary raw materials in accordance with loc
11. ing material Before starting the measurement by the START key reliably connect the test tips with the measured object During the measurement neither early disconnect the test leads nor interrupt the connection with the measured object Doing so may cause displaying of incorrect values 3 3 Measurements of the particular functions A WARNING Make sure tested object is deenergized before measurement Do not touch tested object or conductive parts of the test tips during measurement or after measurement until tested object is discharged RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Tested object can be charged to voltage up to 1050 V Do not disconnect the test tips from tested object during or immediately after the measurement After the measurement is finished tested object is automatically discharged by the instrument Voltage drop is indicated on the display simultaneously with warning symbol Disconnect the test tips when the voltage drops to a safe value i e when warning symbol disappears When measuring the insulation resistance between conductors all appliances must be disconnected GIGATESTpro 3 3 1 Voltage e Connect the instrument to object under test Example of connection ee n us uz ju 2A EASE TEE Fig 3 3 Example of connection e If voltage applied on the test tips is gt about 10 V its value is displayed in the UIN area For AC voltage symbol is displayed For DC voltage symbol is di
12. its value is displayed The START button does not start the measurement See the Chapter 3 3 1 for details Disconnect applied voltage only then you can continue in measurement e Hold the START key pressed until the measurement starts Then release the key The increase of the test voltage at large capacity it can last up to tens of seconds is displayed in bar graph The value of the test voltage is displayed in the UIN area The measuring cycle is completed automatically Note If you want the measurement was made longer it is necessary to hold the START key pressed during the whole measurement On the contrary the automatic measuring cycle may be terminated earlier by short clicking the START key The measurement result in this case will not be displayed e Read the measured insulation resistance Note Do not disconnect the instrument from tested object until warning symbol disappears Tested object is automatically discharged by the instrument and it may take at large capacity up to tens of seconds UTI UUTEST UTI UUTEST TBB 500v 3 168 GO 3 168 GO Fig 3 7a Example of RISO Fig 3 7b Example of RISO measurement result measurement result discharged discharging in progress Note Instrument may make a hissing or whistling sound during measurement 3 3 3 Varistor surge protection devices In this measurement the instrument generates a continuously increasing DC voltage in the range of about 50 V 1000 V
13. ment cover properly fastened by both screws The instrument uses four AAA either alkaline cells or NiCD NiIMH accumulators The batteries accumulators are continuously monitored see description in the Chapter 3 2 If batteries accumulators are low it must be replaced charged 4 1 1 Inserting and replacing the batteries accumulators Batteries accumulators are inserted into the device by unscrewing two screws and removing the batteries compartment cover see Fig 2 2 Then remove old batteries accumulators and insert new ones Observe correct polarity Fig 4 1 Correct batteries accumulators polarity Always replace all four batteries accumulators Use only high quality types Then put the batteries compartment cover back and secure it with two screws 15 GIGATESTpro 4 1 2 Charging of accumulators N For charging of accumulators use only adapter supplied as optional accessories Accumulators are charged as soon as the adapter is connected to mains and to socket for accumulators charger see Fig 2 1 If accumulators are fully discharged the charging takes about 6 hours applies to batteries with a capacity of 800 mAh Prolonged charging is not a problem however do not charge accumulators for more than 12 hours Notes e Do not charge alkaline cells it may lead to explosion leakage etc This can Cause serious damage or destruction of instrument e During charging of new accumulators or ones that were unused f
14. or a longer period few months unpredictable chemical processes may arise As a result the instrument operation time can be significantly reduced In this case we recommend several charge with optional charger discharge normal use of the instruments cycles Another way is to use a stand alone intelligent charger which discharge charge each cell individually The discharge charge cycle is automatically executed see instruction manual for the charger used After the procedure the capacity of the accumulators should return to normal The above described cycle in stand alone intelligent charger is recommended every few months to make e If after several cycles of the above described discharge charge capacity of the accumulators does not return to normal this may be due to the fact that the one or more accumulators are degraded whereas the built in accumulator charger charges all cells connected in series at the same time and even one bad or just different cell negatively affects the entire accumulator pack It may result in uneven charging of cells excessive heating of the cell s during charging etc In this case we recommend that a faulty cell is identified with an intelligent stand alone charger or at least comparing the voltage of each cell and then a faulty cell replace with a new one e The above described effects can not be confused with a normal reduction in accumulators capacity over time All accumulators with a
15. out 0 36 kg Reference conditions ambient temperature 23 2 C relative humidity 40 60 noncondensing instrument s position arbitrary Operating conditions ambient temperature 0 40 C relative humidity max 85 noncondensing instrument s position arbitrary storage conditions ambient temperature 10 70 C relative humidity max 90 10 40 C noncondensing max 80 40 70 C instrument s position arbitrary Copyright 2013 ILLKO s r o Copying or any other way of duplication of this User s Manual or its parts is allowed with antecedent written permission of ILLKO s r o only abel 04 13 V 1 9 EN
16. splayed if the test tip on instrument s case is connected to or is displayed in case of the opposite polarity Warning symbol is displayed too The START button does not start measurement UT UTEST UTIN UTEST 280l 250 2252301 L gt Riso Xt Uspp Fig 3 4a Example of voltage Fig 3 46 Example of voltage measurement RISO function measurement USPD function GIGATESTpro 3 3 2 Insulation resistance e Set RISO function by the RISO USPD key Fig 3 5 Example of setting for insulation resistance measurement e By the A UTEST and V UTEST keys select the desired nominal test voltage By short clicks of the A UTEST or V UTEST key you can increase or decrease the nominal test voltage in values of 50 100 250 500 and 1000 V Value of the nominal test voltage is displayed in the UTEST area To set a different nominal test voltage hold down the key A UTEST or V UTEST until the voltage starts to rapidly increase or decrease Step is 1 V The exact value then set with short clicks of appropriate button After a few seconds after you last pressed the key A UTEST or V UTEST the instrument goes back to a situation where short clicks can set the nominal test voltage in the values of 50 100 250 500 and 1000 V e Connect the instrument to object under test Example of connection switch is off Fig 3 6 Example of connection 10 GIGATESTpro Note If voltage applied on the test tips is gt about 10 V
17. the Chapter 3 6 The instrument cables connectors plugs or accessories exhibits visible damages The instrument was stored under unfavourable conditions for a long period The instrument was exposed to extraordinary stress caused by transport The batteries compartment cover is not properly fastened by both screws A Observe the following safety precautions e Make sure that the instrument measuring cables and all other accessories are in flawless condition e g no damaged insulation no broken cables or plugs etc e Do not touch conductive parts of test tips crocodiles test cables etc even if only one test tip crocodile test cable etc is connected to installation DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK e Only a trained skilled person who is familiar with hazardous voltage operations can handle the instrument e Itis necessary to respect all safety regulations applicable to particular measurement e Use only standard or optional accessories supplied with the instrument by your distributor e Do not press any key unless otherwise stated in this manual when connecting the instrument to the measured installation 2 GIGATESTpro e The instrument can be used only under conditions that are specified in Technical Specification see Chapter 5 e Do not expose the instrument to aggressive gases vapours liquids and dust e lf you have transferred the unit from cold to hot environment it can cause the condensation We r
18. tion is displayed Language selection menu Is displayed too Release both keys Then press the appropriate key to select the appropriate language Fig 3 11 Example of language selection menu After selecting the language the instrument enters the normal operating mode Illumination of measurement point with white LED LED can be switched on off by briefly pressing and releasing the START key Note The test tips have to be without applied voltage 3 5 RESET of the instrument If the instrument does not work correctly as described in this manual we recommend RESET The instrument has to be turned off and both test tips disconnected from any circuit If you turn the instrument on and it will not restore its proper function then remove batteries the procedure is described in the Chapter 4 1 wait at least 10 s and insert set of new batteries If proper function will not be restored then remove batteries again the procedure is described in the Chapter 4 1 put the instrument out of operation and secure it against any unintended operation Contact service 14 GIGATESTpro 4 MAINTENANCE 4 1 Batteries A Dangerous voltage in batteries compartment N Disconnect both test tips from tested object and turn off the instrument before removing the batteries compartment cover or before connecting jack to the socket for accumulator charger A The instrument must not be put into operation without the batteries compart
19. tor voltage range manufacturer and possibly with other information By the A UTEST and V UTEST keys you can select the desired type of SPD If the description of SPD includes symbol rN it means that it is a type in which care must be taken to the instructions of the manufacturer of SPD It may be e g the need to measure such SPD twice under different connection etc lf you have any questions regarding the measurement of specific types of SPD please contact the manufacturer of the SPD and or look for instructions in manufacturer s technical documentation Information about particular types of SPDs is stored in the instrument s memory Information were obtained from individual manufacturers of SPDs User can not modify the information On the www illko cz can be published a list of SPDs stored in memory Measurement procedure e Set USPD function by the RISO USPD key Select desired function by the FUNC key see description above Example of displayed information Fig 3 8 Example of setting of SPD function DC function selected e Connect the test tips to measured SPD The actual connecting depends on the type and design of measured SPD 12 GIGATESTpro measured SPD Fig 3 9 Example of SPD connection Note If voltage applied on the test tips is gt about 10 V its value is displayed The START button does not start the measurement See the Chapter 3 3 1 for details Disconnect applied voltage only then you
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