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1. played by pressing the key The table shows maximum allowable current ratings depending upon fuse type and breaking conditions a Note If Z oop IS greater than 100 Q the following error message appears defective F1 No test current can be made available when the following error occurs resistance too great fuse defective or earth electrode is not connected 7 4 Measuring Line Impedance Line impedance can only be measured with the 2521A 3 phase measur ing adapter accessory Connect terminal L1 black from the adapter to the mains phase and terminal L3 PE to the mains neutral conductor Now perform a loop measurement Line impedance internal system resistance is displayed as a result of this measurement In order to assure that the PC software e g PS3 does not recognize this procedure as a Zi oop measurement but rather as a Z measurement enter the symbol as the first character in the comment line after the value has been saved to memory see chapter 4 5 page 15 for example Out let 12 28 GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 8 Earthing Resistance R function Earthing resistance is the sum of earth electrode dissipation resistance Rp and resistance of the earth conductor Earthing resistance is roughly calculated with an earth electrode loop resistance measurement The resistance value H oo determined with this measuring method includes resistance values for functional earth RF and phase L as well
2. Zuverl Verbindung Po Schutzisolierung I tentialausgleichsleiter Hauptpotentialausgleich Durchg ngigteit Polarit j Zus tzlicher Potentialausgleich I der Busleitungen I II Isolationsviderstand I LET I der Busleitungen I Anordnung der Busger te im Verteiler I HOhm Busleitungen ARtoren Hebdatum DATE I l l Verwendete Mebger te nach EN 61557 UDE 6413 I GOSSEN METRAWATT PROFITEST 6166S PROFITEST C METRISO l l Ell GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 4 General Operation 41 Connecting the Instrument Connect the instrument to the mains with the test plug if the system to be tested is equipped with earthing contact outlets Voltage between phase L and protective earth PE may not exceed 253 V Poling at the plug can be ignored The instrument determines the positions of phase L and neutral N and automatically reverses poles if necessary This does not apply to the following measurements in order to allow for conscious determination of poling at the plug Voltage measurement in switch position Uj Ge Phase sequence measurement The position of phase L is identified on the plug If measurements are take at 3 phase outlets at distribution cabinets or at permanent connections use the 3 phase measuring adapter see page 2 and attach it to the test plug 4 1 1 Checking Earthing Contact Outlets for Correct Connection Checking earthing contact outlet
3. 20 sec are reset to the default settings when the instrument is switched on off The last used settings remains when the instrument is switched on Exit the setup menu by pressing the de key Setting On Time Manual Shutdown PROFITEST d Tine EFE bInstallation tester4n REL NN Qo H o k Time Setup Display Test Default A ore TE J Ta Gra Di SI C Activate the setup key Press the Ton key and then the 10sec 20sec 30sec or 60sec key depend ing upon the desired duration after which the test instrument should switch off automatically The gt gt gt gt gt setting indicates that automatic shutdown will occur The selected setting has a substantial influence on battery service life C Exit the setup menu by pressing the de key The instrument can be switched off manually by simultaneously activating the two outermost softkeys GMC I Messtechnik GmbH Background Illumination and Contrast Setting the Clock PROFITEST C d Minstallation tester 4 AR nt L xg oO SW Time Setup Display Test PROFITEST C d Installation tester OFF LONJ E o m eae B off on low high LCD Illumination Contrast PROFITEST Cd hotel 41 61 2008 bInstallation tester 4R REI NN Tine z B1 31 Qo EX Time Setup Display Test i 2 1 geeceess C Activate the Display key CG In order to extend battery service life display illumination can be Switched off entirely Press the
4. These two values must be subtracted from the measured value in order to determine earthing resistance Assuming equal conductor cross sections phase L and neutral N resistance at the phase conductor is half a great as line impedance Z phase neutral According to DIN VDE 0100 functional earth Re must lie within a range of 0Nto20 Earthing resistance is calculated with the following equation Se 1 ui E ELoop 1 PB When calculating earthing resistance it is advisable to ignore the resistance value for functional earth Rg because this value is generally unknown The calculated resistance value thus includes the functional earth resistance value as a safety factor Line impedance Z can only be measured with the 3 phase measuring adapter accessory in the Zoop mode Ke Note Interference voltages at the protective conductor PE or at the earth electrode have no influence on measuring results They can be measured by performing a voltage measurement with the test plug If dangerous contact voltage occurs during measurement gt 50 V the measurement is interrupted and safety shutdown ensues GMC I Messtechnik GmbH Connections 8 1 Performing Measurements Automatic Measuring Range Selection PROFITEST C d Installation tester tester 4N SH L o8 H o Re Data View SE Ta 29 Manual Measuring Range Selection Manual measuring range selection is provided for in case earthi
5. the mea sured value is relatively inaccurate with measuring currents of 10 mA and 30 mA because measurement resolution is reduced due to minimal current Better results can be obtained with the Re function see chapter 8 page 29 Note Measurement Value Processing with PC Software e g PS3 Only one Re measurement value is entered to some of the report forms In order to assure that the PC software enters the desired value enter the symbol as the first character in the comment line after the value has been saved to memory see chapter 4 5 for example Foundation earth 21 6 3 Special Tests for Systems and RCCBs 6 3 1 Testing Systems and RCCBs with Rising Residual Current Measuring Method The instrument generates a continuously rising residual current Lu from 0 3 to 1 3 within the system for RCD testing The contact voltage and tripping current values which prevail at the moment the RCCB is tripped are stored to memory and displayed by the instrument The operator can select between two different contact voltages UL 25 V or U 50 V for measurement with rising residual current Connection 22 Measuring Sequence PROFITEST C 4 1 238 rInstallation tester 4N St L mA amp 8 4 FJ Vi Dec Uu fu Zioop Vint Ia i o Select measurement with rising residual current with the l4 Ar Set nominal residual current for the utilized RCCB with the IAN key If the contact voltage limit value deviat
6. 049 Q 0 5 9 99 Q 10 0 99 9 Q 100 999 Q 1 00 k 9 99 RO Uy 120 V Uy 230 V fy 50 Hz U 25 50 V lan 10 30 100 300 500 mA 0 1 of rdg 1 d 2 of rdg 2 d 12 5 of rdg 2 d 2 5 of rdg 2 d 15 70 Hz 108 440 V 0 2 rdg 1 d 4 rdg 3 d 15 rdg 2 d Calculated Value 5 of rdg 2 d 3 0 13 0 mA 9 0 39 0 mA 30 130 mA 90 390 mA 650 mA 8 rdg 2 d 12 5 of rdg 2 d 2 5 of rdg 2 d 0 25 0V 0 50 0V 15 rdg 2 d 3 ms 5d 6 of rdg 3 d 6 of rdg 3 d 0 1000 ms 4 ms 15 of rdg 10 of rdg E E 6 of rdg 5 d 6 of rdg 3 d 380 6 of rdg 3 d 4 of rdg 3 d 4 of rdg 3 d 4 of rdg 3 d HH HH 0 25 Q 0 49 Q 0 50 Q 9 99 Q 10 00 99 9 Q 100 Q 999 Q 1 KO 9 990 kQ 15 of rdg 1 10 of rdg 1 15 of rdg 5 10 of rdg 5 8 of rdg 5 5 5 5 5 10 of rdg 5 0 0 8 of rdg 8 of rdg 31 Reference Conditions Line Voltage Line Frequency Measured Quantity Waveshape Line Impedance Angle Power Supply Ambient Temperature Relative Humidity Finger Contact Nominal Ranges of Use Voltage UN Frequency fw Overall Frequency Range Waveshape Temperature Range Battery Voltage Line Impedance Angle Ambient Conditions Sto
7. Enter Text a 1 32 C xY Cmax 16 char SEAT R 2 al Bac C EN E e TORE a B C D BS uU m m m UG Selecting Values to be Saved to Memory for the Generation of Reports Any number of values can be saved to memory for each electrical circuit Consecutive number are automatically assigned to these values Since as a rule only the worst value or only a single value is required for reports this value is determined as follows by the PC software e g PS3 Measuring Values Used for Reports Function First measured value L PE Ui N PE Us f First measured value Largest measured value Only the value identified with the symbol Largest measured value First measured value First measured value Smallest measured value The value associated with the smallest value GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 15 4 5 1 Querying Data Records View Function o Select View You can scroll forward through the memory addresses with the mb key or backwards with the de key After the memory address has been opened the individual data re cords can be queried with the Prev and Next softkeys which have been stored to memory under consecutive numbers SD B Re Data View PROFITEST d Installation tester 4g nt L BUILDING IDISTR RCD CIRC W U56 03 816 Hops Zi d ni ia KC o m uw muU Cl Rey 4 U56 i03 Typ a
8. Measuring Contact Voltage and Trip Test with Nominal Residual Current After contact voltage has been measured testing can be performed to ascertain whether or not the RCCB is tripped within 400 ms or 1000 ms 013 V ms at nominal residual current 013 ei IA FE cum d LA m LO ES Fr e 85 9m B 8e A hold it depressed even after the measurement value has been displayed The trip test is started automatically after contact voltage Ujan has been measured GMC I Messtechnik GmbH Press the start START key in order to measure Ujan and continue to If the RCCB is tripped at nominal residual current the NETZ MAINS lamp blinks red mains voltage has been interrupted and contact voltage Ujan and time to trip tr appear at the display If the RCCB is not tripped at nominal residual current the RCD FI lamp lights up red The trip test is only required at one measuring point for each RCCB A A Zen Attention If contact voltage is too great or if the RCCB is not tripped the system must be repaired e g earthing resistance is too high defective RCCB etc The trip test must be performed at one of the three phases L1 L2 and L3 in order to assure flawless functioning of the RCD a Note Earthing resistance is automatically measured during the trip test However the accuracy of the measured value depends to a great extent upon the utilized measuring current For example
9. Method According to DIN VDE 0100 it must be substantiated that Contact voltage which occurs at nominal residual current does not exceed the maximum allowable value for the system The RCCBs are tripped within 400 ms at nominal residual current 1000 ms for selective RCCBs Measurement is performed by the instrument with a current having a value of less than 1 3 nominal residual current in order to determine contact voltage Ujan at nominal residual current This prevents the RCCB from being tripped This measuring method offers the special advantage of being able to test contact voltage at any electrical outlet quickly and easily without tripping the RCCB The usual cumbersome measuring methods for testing the effectiveness of RCDs at one measuring point and having to substantiate that all of the other system components which require protection are reliably connected to this measuring point via the PE conductor at low resistance values are a thing of the past Connection 20 6 1 Measuring Contact Voltage in relation to nominal residual current with d Nominal Residual Current PROFITEST C ad Ia Minstallation tester LA V oMi gak LU ES Une fy Zloop en La DI C CJ D m ee UO C Select contact voltage measurement with the Ujan tr key CG Set nominal residual current for the utilized RCCB with the IAN key o If the contact voltage limit value deviates from 50 V or if a selective RCCB
10. corresponding softkey to this end If LCD illumination is activated 2 ON it is automatically switched off several seconds after the last key has been activated in order to extend battery service life As soon as a key is activated again illumination is Switched back on C Contrast can be optimized with the two keys at the far right C The setup menu is exited by pressing the START key and the selected settings become effective Activate the Time key s The cursor appears at the first digit in the date Enter the desired numeral with one of the softkeys Numerals which do not appear can be displayed with the help of the m orthe m key Each time a numeral is selected the cursor moves to the next position to the right Date and time are saved as soon as the last numeral has been entered The setup menu is exited by pressing the START key and the selected Settings become effective GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 3 5 Downloading a Software Update Managing Report Data If you require an updated test instrument software it can be downloaded with the help of WinProfi PC software The data file with the desired soft ware version is transmitted to the test instrument via the serial interface The previously installed language is overwritten IS Note This software includes all of the functions required for communica tions between the PROFITEST C and the PC A description of the program is included in the online user s manu
11. gL gG gM Characteristic B E Characteristic C Characteristic D Characteristic K previously L previously G U Breaking Current 5 s Breaking Current 0 4 s Breaking Current Breaking Current Breaking Current Breaking Current Nominal Current in A 5xly 025 04 s 10 x Iy lt 0 2 5 0 4 s 20 x lw 0 2 s 0 4 s 12 x ly lt 0 1 s Limit Value Min Display LimitValue Min Display Limit Value Min Display Limit Value Min Display Limit Value Min Display Limit Value Min Display A Al Al A A A A A A A Example Display value 90 4 A gt next smallest value for characteristic B circuit breaker from table 85 A gt rated current ly for the protective device is max 16 A GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 35 12 Maintenance 12 1 Self Test Type Cal M521D 67 02 199 versions AA 1 487 199 PROFITEST a ksum 1 Illum 3 rInstallation tester E RET NN Chksum2 Display Relais M Key e G Yi e i Q M ten M test Ces SH Time Setup K Test Po The self test is started from the main menu with the Test key The test has a duration of several minutes The following information is displayed in the two headers Type Cal Device type date of last calibration Version Software version and issue date Self tests for items Chksum through LED are performed automatically one after the other and are checked off
12. memory The memory is full when the triangle to the right of the MEMORY parameter is entirely filled in The entire memory i e all data records from all memory addresses can be deleted at once We recommend uploading and saving your data to a PC before deletion C Select Data E BUILDING DISTR iRCD CIRC PROFITEST C d ZS rInstallation tester tester 4 ARRE nt L o 6 B MEMORY n Re Data View 8 1 2 L e uU e m uU 3 times C Enter memory address 000 An additional security request appears CLERR THE ENTIRE CLERR THE ENTIRE MEMORY 7 MEMORY 2 22 gt DEET w Kar r pp Acknowledge by simultaneously pressing O and K to delete all data from memory The indicator to the right of the SPEICHER parameter appears empty Memory address 001 is displayed at the left New data can now be entered for this address or the database can be exited press or START 9 times Bin error has been detected in data stored to memoru CLEAR THE ENTIRE MEMORY PD ey PD ey Tt w Kar n If the message shown above appears when the test instrument is Switched on you are provided with the opportunity of uploading and saving all data to a PC before deleting the memory in order to correct the error Bin error has been detected in data stored to memoru CLEAR THE ENTIRE MEMORY GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 17 4 6 Online Help Appropriate online help texts can be displ
13. or marked with a horizontal dash if they are not passed Chksum1 2 Status display for internal testing Each test must be completed with a check mark If not the measuring and test instrument may no longer be used Please contact our Service center in this case Each relay is switched twice The U and RCD FI lamps each blink twice in red and the Netz Mains lamps blinks twice in green and twice in red The PE lamp cannot be tested automatically As soon as the tests in the left hand column have been completed the following tests must be started manually Ium Press the Test key twice in order to activate and deactivate dis play illumination Relays LEDs 36 ett C Display Press the Test key after each test pattern has been displayed in order test the display elements C Keytest Perform the key test by pressing each of the softkeys once and by pressing the start key once in each of its three positions The keys appear filled in at the key pictograph after they have been tested Individual tests can be skipped by pressing the Skip key before starting the respective test These tests are then identified with a horizontal dash as is also the case for tests which have not been passed 12 2 Battery Operation When only one solid segment remains in the battery symbol the batteries must be replaced or recharged if rechargeable batteries are used Check the batteries at short regular intervals or after lengthy peri
14. see chapter 3 4 On time is reset to the duration selected in the setup menu each time a key is activated 13 4 3 Measurement Value Display The following can be displayed at the LCD e Measurement values as abbreviations and units of measure e The selected function e Error messages When automatic measuring sequences are used the measurement values are displayed in digital format until the next measuring sequence is started or until the instrument switches itself off automatically If the measuring range upper value is exceeded the upper value is dis played and is preceded with the larger than symbol gt in order to indicate over ranging 44 Database Functions The displayed measurement data for each measurement can be saved to an internal database either with or without comment A data record must be created and allocated to a specific memory address in order to be able to assign the individual measurement values to different buildings distri bution cabinets and measuring circuits 4 4 1 Creating a Data Record Data Function Select data H i BUILDING iDISTR iRCD CIRC MEMORY n PROFITEST C d Installation tester tester 4 ARRE nt L 988 6 Re Data First create the desired memory address with the help of the softkeys After acknowledging with the START key press at center the cursor appears at the first data entry position BUILDING Lieu Prini C With the help
15. 0 GMC I Messtechnik GmbH B Prerequisites for Software Update or Data Exchange Find the interface to which the PROFITESTSC is connected SSC Eile Protocol Update Help Search Device GEN Calibration Info Ee Time and Date Copyright Printer Setup Exit Re Note Always start this function first before performing an update or chang ing report templates After starting this function WinProfi loads the report files specifi cally necessary for the connected instrument Due to the fact that WinProfi has been created for use with several types of test instru ments incorrect test reports may otherwise be loaded or errone ous options may be made available C Query information regarding current software version esteu File Protocol Update Help Search Device Calibration Info Time and Date Copyright Printer Setup Exit GMC I Messtechnik GmbH C Transmission of a Software Update to the Test Instrument System File Protocol Help Language Eirmware Extended Function Update all PC Select the Update All function from the Update menu Follow the in structions which appear at the monitor Depending upon the utilized PC transmission takes from 1 to 2 minutes The NETZ MAINS LED of the PROFITEST C test instrument lights up green and indi cales that the instrument is ready to receive data If the PC and the test instrument are correctly synchronized the same LED lights up yellow During prog
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17. Error for polarized plug outlet systems Perform contact test GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 3 PROFITEST d bInstallation tester4n sf L PROFITESL Installation LCD after Switching on the Instrument Please proceed as follows if the LCD display is not legible i e too bright or too dark after switching on the test instrument 1 Simultaneously press the two right hand keys to delete the memory which might be faulty 2 Wait a few seconds to allow the display to be updated 3 Readjust the contrast if necessary see page 9 Instructions for the Plug on of the Accessory Adapter e Interface converter IrDa USB Z501 J Connect the adapter with the IR interface of the test instrument see drawing on page 2 Insert the guide rail of the adapter in the opening provided on top of the tester so that the adapter is located in the mid dle of the housing resting on the two rubber cushions Then push the adapter down to ensure that it is safely fastened PC software WinProfi for communication with PROFiTEST2C The free PC starter software WinProfi is used for communication with your PROFITEST C test instrument WinProfi is available on our homepage with the following content and functions e up to date test instrument software for loading another language for loading software version updates e Exchange of measured data between test instrument and PC The following interface adapter is required for commun
18. Loop impedance Zi cop is measured and short circuit current lec is calculated in order to determine whether or not breaking conditions are fulfilled by the overcurrent protective device Loop impedance is the resistance of the current loop power distribution station phase conductor protective conductor when a short circuit to frame occurs conductive connection between phase conductor and pro tective conductor The loop resistance value determines the magnitude of short circuit current Short circuit current ls may not drop to below the value set forth in DIN VDE 0100 in order to assure that the system s pro tective device fuse circuit breaker breaks in a reliable fashion For this reason measured loop impedance must be less than the maximum allowable value Tables including allowable display values for loop impedance as well as minimum display values for short circuit current for various fuse and breaker current ratings can be found in chapter 11 starting on page 34 Maximum instrument error is taken into consideration in these tables see also chapter 7 3 In order to measure loop impedance Z oop the instrument uses a test current of 740 mA and a test duration of approximately 400 ms regardless of line voltage and line frequency If dangerous contact voltage occurs during this measurement 50 V safety shutdown ensues The measuring and test instrument calculates short circuit current Iz based upon measured loop impe
19. Operating Instructions 4 GOSSEN METRAWATT PROFiTEST2C GB int 3 349 074 03 Test Instrument per DIN VDE 0100 17 1214 Infrared Interface Interface Adapter for plug on instructions SSS ee a0 A Control and Display Unit Replacement Fuses QP EE Battery Compartment for 4 IEC LR14 Housing Rear Panel Fuse 2 amp Pille 1 i amp Jack for External S Battery Charger F Article No Z501N ti Test Plug ebe LI black El 3 Phase Measuring Adapter Article No Z521A L2 N blue I ra 13 PE A JIN La X Attention Removing the Test Plug from the Measuring Adapter Disconnect L1 L2 and L3 from the mains before removing the test plug from the 3 phase measuring adapter The measuring adapter can only be separated from the test plug with an appropriate tool A Exclusion of Liability When testing systems with RCCBs the latter may switch off This may occur even though the test does not normally provide for it Leakage currents may be present which in combination with the test current of the test instrument exceed the shutdown threshold value of the RCCB PCs which are operated in proximity to such RCCB systems may switch off as a consequence This may r
20. Testin RCCB Testin ng RCD uring Con 3 Nomin uring Co g Systen g RCCBs g RCCBs e Instrument on and Testing ing and Replacing Batteries in a Different Language en he Instrument Checking Earthing Contact Outlets fo Automatic Settings Monitoring and Shutdown ment Value Display a Data Record Data Function Saving Measurement Values STORE Functions Data Records View Function emory Address Data Function Memory Addresses Data Function jon with Test PI ement APERTE I in relation to nominal residual current al Residual Current ntac tac wit g Special and Configuring Basic Settings e Update Managing Report Data Corl Voltage RCCBs GMC I Messtechnik GmbH ect Connection g and 3 Phase Measuring Adapter accessory Voltage and Trip Test with Nominal Residual Current Special Tests for Systems and RCCBs s and RCCBs with Rising Residual Current h 5 Times IAy 10 mA 30 mA and 100 mA with 150 mA Non Trip Test with 50 lAy for 2 Seconds Prior to Actual Tripping Contents Page 6 4 1 Systems with Selective RCCBS nnne 24 6 4 25 Type G RCCBS EE 25 7 Testing Breaking Conditions for Overcurrent Protective Devices Measuring Loop Impedance and Calculating Short Circuit Current Z gop function 26 7 1 Measuring with Negative or Positive Half Wave sne 27 7 2 M
21. The test can be started with the positive half wave Or the negative half wave aes Both measurements must be performed The longer time to trip is decisive regarding the condition of the tested RCCB Both values must be less than 40 ms GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 6 3 3 Testing RCCBs with 150 mA Lee M a ze Es Dan TE lA Ban des mania Time to trip is measured vvith a 150 mA constant current The test can be started with the positive half wave or the negative half wave a Both measurements must be performed The longer time to trip is decisive regarding the condition of the tested RCCB Both values must be less than 40 ms 238 6 3 4 RCCB Non Trip Test with 50 Lu for 2 Seconds Prior to Actual Tripping In addition to the 30 U lan measurement and the 100 lan trip test a non trip test with 50 lay and a duration of 2 seconds can be performed if desired If the 12 lan ON option has been selected an appropriate icon appears at the display The icon is highlighted during the 5096 test in order to indicate execution If an RCCB is tripped during the 5096 test testing is interrupted and an appropriate message appears at the display Lean rea V E E Q S88mA DMIUNGEE Dani TYP E E IG lan ON or off can be selected in the vlan menu Uian 2m Re Display in the event of premature tripping of the RCCB The selection as to whether or not the non trip test is included i
22. al which can be accessed from WinProfi WinProfi Software VVinProfi can be used currently up to Windows 7 32 bit A Install WinProfi to the PC and Start the Program Download the WinProfi software from our homepage http www gossenmetrawatt com gt Products Software Software for Testers WinProfi Unzip the zip file winprofi zip Install the software on your PC by executing file Setup WinProfi Vx xx exe Select the desired language for the WinProfi software and for the user interface of the test instrument Follow the instructions which appear at the monitor v U GO he program is added to your start menu after installation Establish a c onnection between your PC and the PROFiTEST9C test instrument by using the IrDa USB converter Start WinProfi Switch on the test instrument Set the on time period of the PROFiTEST C to gt gt gt gt gt to give you enough time for adjusting the settings in WinProfi before the test in strument switches off again automatically see chapter 3 4 UUo g Display or print out online user s manual The online manual contains information concerning the software which is not included in these operating instructions WinProfi System De Protocol Update He Protocol System Update Information Common WinProfi is a Utility for use with the following types of testers and meters Profitest C Metriso C Metrisa 200
23. ayed at the LCD for each of the basic functions and sub functions after the respective function has been selected in the corresponding menu C Press the i key to query online help Press any key to exit the help function Se eaProfitest C Help AC voltage and frequency are measured for as long as this function is active Only AC is displayed 4 7 Print Function Functions whose symbols appear in gray or which are displayed faintly will not be available until after the next software update 18 GMC Messtechnik GmbH 5 Measuring Line Voltage Frequency Phase Angle 5 3 Voltage Measurement and Phase Sequence Voltage measurement between L and PE N and PE L and N or phase sequence measurement with line to line voltage phase angle and phase sequence starts automatically after selection of the measuring function Voltage and frequency overflow is displayed with the symbol 5 1 2 Pole Connection with Test Plug Voltage Between L and PE and Line Frequency SS ll Fe 2 31 Y ec 91500 Hz Hz lUe Us D Be Observe correct poling at the plug for the above measurement Voltage Between N and PE and Between L and N Wwe O11 V go We 239 V Del Ua o Ia Phase Sequence Measurement tr 401 V en co PHasE 123 te 19 GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 6 Testing RCDs Testing RCDs includes visual inspection testing and measurement Use the PROFITESTSC for testing and measurement Measuring
24. ce with WEEE 2012 19EU and ElektroG with the symbol shown to the right per DIN EN 50419 These devices may not be disposed of with the trash Please contact our ser vice department regarding the return of old devices see chapter 13 37 If you use batteries or rechargeable batteries in your instrument or accesso ries which no longer function properly they must be duly disposed of in compliance with the applicable national regulations Batteries or rechargeable batteries may contain harmful substances or heavy metal such as lead PB cadmium CD or mercury Hg They symbol shown to the right indicates that batteries or rechargeable batteries may not be disposed of with the trash but must be delivered to collection points specially provided for this purpose Pb Cd Hg 12 5 Recalibration The respective measuring task and the stress to which your measuring instrument is subjected affect the ageing of the components and may result in deviations from the guaranteed accuracy If high measuring accuracy is required and the instrument is frequently used in field applications combined with transport stress and great tem perature fluctuations we recommend a relatively short calibration interval of 1 year If your measuring instrument is mainly used in the laboratory and indoors without being exposed to any major climatic or mechanical stress a Calibration interval of 2 3 years is usually sufficient During recalibration in an accr
25. cells making certain the they are poled in accordance with the symbols Insert the two batteries which are half covered by the housing first C Replace the cover and retighten the screws A JIN d A Attention The instrument may not be operated if the battery compartment cover has not been installed and properly tightened 3 3 User Guide in a Different Language By performing a software update it is possible to load another language for the user guide than the one included in the scope of supplies Any lan guage currently available is proposed for choice when WinProfi is being installed see chapter 3 5 GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 3 4 Selecting a Menu and Configuring Basic Settings PROFITEST C d PROFITEST C ef rInstallation tester4N Sat bInstallation tester4n RET NN 8 0 Fa OY o g Unify Zeep Uranlta Ia Time Setup Display Test m uU E mm d Press the 4m or the mb key in order to display the desired measuring function the desired device settings or the database functions Default Settings Last Used Settings A selection can be made here as to whether the menus will be displayed according to the default settings or if the last opened menus should be displayed PROFITEST C d oes nr VInstallation tester4n RET NN Wo S Wi Setup Display Test Default H BR L1 Al Gn aque egee C Activate the setup key C Press the default key onv Settings such as Lu half waves etc as well as Ton
26. dance Z oo and line voltage Short circuit current is based upon nominal voltage 230 V 170 V 265 V or on nominal voltage 120 V 80 170 V Loop impedance can be measured either with the positive or the negative half wave with the PROFITEST C By using this measuring method in combination with the PROFITEST DC I measuring adapter loop impedance can be measured in systems equipped with RCCBs without causing them to trip 26 Connection Measurement of loop impedance must be performed from all three phases L1 L2 and L3 to the protective conductor PE for 3 phase Systems in order to assure flawless functioning of the overcurrent protective device PROFITEST C a Installation tester 4 Ser ga Es Un fu Zeep Vint Ta e EH G A AE Se ee L Select loop impedance measurement with the Zoop key A solid sine wave should be displayed as the active waveshape Refer to the next chapter regarding measurements at RCCBs C Start the measurement with the START key GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 7 1 Measuring with Negative or Positive Halt Wave 7 2 Measuring Loop Impedance with a 15 mA Test Current Measurement with half waves allows for the measurement of loop Without Tripping RCCBs impedance in systems equipped with RCCBs with the help of the In order to perform measurement of loop impedance with lay 2 30 mA via PROFITEST DC II measuring adapter RCCBs without causing them to trip select the 15 mA ite
27. delt p i BUILDING DISTR IRCD CIRC Prev Next el fe qui i BUILDING DISTR IRCD CIRC i puree U56 103 616 Prev Next el e V immediately If you discover that a measurement value for the currently selected electrical circuit is missing the required measurement can be performed Deleting a Data Record from within a Memory Address View Function Activate the Del key No security request appears Data record numbering is changed as soon as an individual data re cord is deleted PROFITEST C df rInstallation tester tester 4 ARRE nt L 9868 6 Re 5 View E BUILDING DISTR RCD CIRC P os bo T U56 03 816 o Tyr Pippi P emi 1 81 Text 4 5 2 Deleting a Memory Address Data Function CG First select the memory address whose contents are to be deleted with the View function C Then select Data CG Enter blanks to the data fields BUILDING DISTRIBUTOR RCD No and CIRCUIT After these four fields have been entirely overwritten with blanks they are displayed as inverse images PROFITEST a d p BUILDING IDISTR iRCD CIRC rInstallation tester 4 ARRE at MEMORY CA eo 76 Re Data View 8 1 2 CG Acknowledge with the START key press at center All data from the selected memory address are deleted 16 GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 4 5 3 Delete All Memory Addresses Data Function Up to 250 data records can be stored to
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29. easuring Loop Impedance with a 15 mA Test Current Without Tripping RCCBs 21 7 3 Evaluating the Measurement Values 28 7 4 i Measuring Line Impedance 3 5 ecicecececec ien 28 8 kEarthing Resistance Re function ess 29 8 1 Performing Measurements 8 2 Setting Limit Values seeeeeennnnnnnnennennnnnne 8 3 Evaluating the Measurement Values seme 30 9 Characteristic Values eene 31 Onl E ul He e 33 10 List of Abbreviations and their Meanings 33 TA Appendix nete e eet 11 1 Table of Loop Impedance Values 11 2 Table of Earthing Resistance Values 11 3 Table of Minimum Display Values for Short Circuit Current for the Determination of Current Ratings for Various Fuses and Circuit Breakers for Systems with a Nominal Voltage of Uy 230 400 V 12 OO GETT E ROOM OSL ee 12 2 Battery Operation 12 3 FUSES 12 4 HOUSING Senec ne eoe he eee e en n e en n a 12 5 Real ter a orn re er rr e PRAES 13 Repair and Replacement Parts Service Calibration Center and Rental Instrument Service 38 14 Product Support 1 Applications The PROFITEST C measuring and test instrument allows for rapid and efficient testing of protective measures in accordance vvith DIN VDE 0100 OVE EN 1 Austria and NIV NN SEV 1000 2010 Switzerland as well as other country specific regulations The microproc
30. edited calibration laboratory DIN EN ISO IEC 17025 the deviations of your instrument in relation to traceable standards are measured and documented The deviations determined in the process are used for correction of the readings during subsequent application We are pleased to perform DARRS or factory calibrations for you in our cal ibration laboratory Please visit our website at www gossenmetrawatt com Services DAkkS Calibration Center or FAQs Calibration questions and answers By having your measuring instrument calibrated regularly you fulfill the requirements of a quality management system per DIN EN ISO 9001 Verification of specifications or adjustment services are not part of the calibration For products from our factory however any necessary adjustment is frequently performed and the observance of the relevant specification is confirmed 38 13 Repair and Replacement Parts Service Calibration Center and Rental Instrument Service When you need service please contact GMC I Service GmbH Service Center Thomas Mann StraBe 20 90471 N rnberg e Germany Phone 49 911 817718 0 Fax 49 911 817718 253 E mail service gossenmetrawatt com This address is only valid in Germany Please contact our representatives or subsidiaries for service in other countries DAkkS Calibration Laboratory for Electrical Quantities D K 15080 01 01 accredited per DIN EN ISO IEC 17025 2005 Accredited measured
31. epleted batteries require a charging cycle of approximately 14 hours If the batteries are exhausted to a great enough extent the test instrument can no longer be switched on If this is the case leave the test instrument connected to the activated battery charger for about 30 minutes and then proceed as described above 12 3 Fuses If a fuse has blown due to an overload an appropriate error message appears at the LCD However the instrument s voltage measuring ranges are still functional Replacing Fuses The fuses can be accessed easily from the outside of the instrument and are located to the left of the mains connector cable C Remove the cap for the respective fuse with the help of a suitable tool e g screwdriver by pressing and turning counterclockwise A JN Attention Incorrect fuses may cause severe damage to the test instrument Only original fuses from GMC I Messtechnik GmbH assure the re quired protection by means of suitable breaking characteristics article no 3 578 164 01 Bridging or repairing fuses is prohib ited The instrument may be damaged if fuses with other current ratings blowing or breaking characteristics are used Remove the defective fuse and replace it with a new replacement fuse Replacement fuses are located in the battery compartment C Insert the new fuse and the cap together and lock into place by turning clockwise C Replace the battery compartment cover and secure it with the
32. es from 50 V or if a selective RCCB is involved the corresponding value must first be selected by activating the TYPE key C Start the measurement with the START key After the measuring sequence has been started test current generated by the instrument rises starting at a value of 0 3 nominal residual current until the RCCB is tripped This can be observed at the sine symbol Tripping current is displayed at the LCD o o If contact voltage reaches the selected limit value U 50 V or 25 V before the RCCB is tripped safety shutdown ensues The U lamp lights up red If the RCCB is not tripped before the rising current reaches nominal residual current lan the RCD FI lamp lights up red GMC I Messtechnik GmbH d i Attention If a biasing current is present in the system it is superimposed onto the residual current generated by the instrument during testing and influences measured values for contact voltage and tripping current According to DIN VDE 0100 part 610 measurement may be performed with rising current in order to evaluate RCDs and contact voltage for nominal residual current lan may by calculated based upon the measured values The faster and simpler method is thus generally preferred see chapter 6 1 6 3 2 Testing RCCBs with 5 Times Lu 10 mA 30 mA and 100 mA Uran V Ae V zc Re 9 Re DI Il EL JEn nsee Time to trip is measured with 5 times nominal residual current
33. essor controlled device complies with regulations set forth in IEC 61557 EN 61 557 VDE 0413 Part 1 General requirements Part 3 Loop resistance measuring instruments Part 6 RCDs in TT and TN systems Part 7 Phase sequence indicators The test instrument is especially suited for e Set up e initial start up e Periodic testing e Troubleshooting in electrical systems All of the values required for approval reports e g for ZVEH can be measured with a test set consisting of the PROFITESTSC and the METRISO C Measurement values can be transmitted to a PC and printed out or archived with the infrared data interface which has been integrated into the PROFITEST C This is very important especially where product liability is concerned The applications range of the PROFITEST C includes all alternating and 3 phase current systems with 230 V line voltage and 162 3 Hz 50 Hz and 60 Hz line frequencies The following can be measured and tested with the PROFiTEST C e Voltage e Frequency e Phase sequence Loop impedance e RCDs e Earthing resistance Seal of Approval Ce 2 Safety Features and Precautions The PROFiTEST C electronic measuring and test instrument has been manufactured and tested in accordance with safety regulations IEC EN 61010 1 VDE 0411 1 and EN 61557 If used for its intended purpose the safety of the operator and the instrument are assured Read the operating instructions carefully and thoroughl
34. esult in inadvertent loss of data Before conducting the test precautions should therefore be taken to ensure that all data and programs are adequately saved and the computer should be switched off if necessary The manufacturer of the test instrument assumes no liability for any direct or indirect damage to equipment computers peripheral equip ment or data bases when performing the tests GMC I Messtechnik GmbH PROFiTEST C Control and Display Unit PE Mains UL The seroll bar indicates PROFITEST 4 d which menu function 4g d is currently active ee Battery Level Display continuous LCD Key for the Selection of Basic Functions and Sub Functions menu driven operation The desired menu functions can be displayed with the 4m and mp keys Toggle Switch Left Switch Contact Middle Switch Contact Right Switch Contact Displays Basic Functions Start Measurement Displays Basic Functions Scrolling from Right to Left Scrolling from Left to Right Significance No mains connection 2 pole mains connection or interrupted N conductor L at the plug is connected to L at the outlet 3 pole mains connection 2 pole mains connection or interrupted N L at the plug is connected to L at the outlet conductor L at the plug is connected to N at the outlet Error for polarized plug outlet systems 3 pole mains connection Error L at the plug is connected to N at the outlet PE conductor is apparently interrupted
35. he RCCB is not tripped during measurement 4 2 Automatic Settings Monitoring and Shutdown The PROFITEST C makes appropriate settings for all of the operating conditions it is able to determine on its own It tests voltage and frequency at the electrical system Line voltage fluctuations have no influence on measurement results The contact voltage which is generated by the instrument is monitored during each measurement If contact voltage exceeds the 50 V limit value the measurement is interrupted immediately The U amp lights up red If battery voltage drops to below 4 6 V the instrument cannot be switched on or it is immediately switched off Measurement is interrupted automatically or the measuring sequence is disabled except for voltage measuring ranges and phase sequence measurement e f impermissible line voltages occur lt 170 V gt 253 V during measurements for which line voltage is required e f excessive temperatures prevail within the instrument Impermissible temperatures usually do not occur until after approxi mately 50 measuring sequences have been performed once every 5 seconds when the ZL oop function has been selected If an attempt is made to start a new measuring sequence an appropriate message appears at the LCD The instrument switches itself off automatically at the earliest after the current automatic measuring sequence has been completed and after the predefined on time has elapsed
36. he required earthing resistance Intermediate values can be interpolated Fe Note Measurement Value Processing with PC Software e g PS3 Only one Re measurement value is entered to some of the report forms In order to assure that the PC software enters the desired value enter the symbol as the first character in the comment line after the value has been saved to memory see chapter 4 5 for example Foundation earth GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 9 Characteristic Values s a Measuring Range zum Input Impedance is e Nominal Range of Measuring Measured Quantity display range Resolution Test Current Nominal Values Intrinsic uncertainty Use uncertainty 1 UL PE 2 of rdg 2 d 108 253 V 4 rdg 3 d Uu se 99 9 V 9 99 KQ 30 9990 1 RQ 6 40 KQ 10 999 Q 0 30 99 9 Q 100 Q 640 Q 0 2 Q 99 9 Q 1000 380 Q 3 0 13 0 mA 9 0 39 0 mA 3 0 13 0 mA 9 0 39 0 mA 130 mA 30 130 mA 990 mA 90 390 mA 650 mA 150 650 mA 25 0 V 90 0 V same as Dau Re lay 10 mA Re lay 30 mA Re lay 100 MA Re lay 300 mA Re lay 500 MA I lay 10 mA la lay 30 mA la lay 100 mA la lay 300 mA I lay 500 mA Ua U 25V Un U 50V tr lavo lan ZLoop 99 9 ms 999 ms 1 05 lan 5 law GMC I Messtechnik GmbH Zeen 15 mA
37. ication between test instrument and PC rDa USB Converter Z501J IrDa tester USB PC Up to date PC software free of charge starter or demo software for data management report and list generation is available from our homepage for download WinProfi can be used currently up to Windows 7 32 bit Data Backup Measurement data and electrical circuit assignments can be safely stored in a RAM as long as the associated battery supplies the required voltage We advise you to regularly transmit your stored data to a PC in order to prevent potential loss of data in the test instrument We assume no responsibility for any data loss For data processing and management we recommend the following PC Software programs e PC doc WORD EXCEL report and list generation e PC doc ACCESS test data management e ELEKTROmanager PROTOKOLLmanager for PROFITEST GMC I Messtechnik GmbH Contents 5 1 5 2 5 3 6 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 3 1 6 3 2 6 3 3 6 3 4 6 4 Applications Safety Features and Precautions Initial Start Up Switching th Install User Guide Selecting a Downloading a Softwa General Operation Connecting Deleti easure Database Fu Creating Querying Delete A Online Help Print Function Measuring Line Voltage Frequency Phase Angle and Phase Sequence ion with Tes ngaM 2 Pole Connec 3 Pole Connec Voltage Meas Testi Meas with Meas Testin Testin
38. is involved the corresponding value must first be selected by activating the TYPE key C Start the measurement by briefly acknowledging with the START key Contact voltage Ujan in relation to nominal residual current and calculated earthing resistance Rg are displayed at the LCD BS Note Interference voltages at the protective conductor PE or at the earth electrode have no influence on measuring results as long as they are less than 25 V Interference voltages can be measured by performing a voltage measurement with the test plug If biasing current with relatively large values is present within the System or if the selected test current was too large for the RCCB tripping may occur during testing In such cases the following message appears at the display Stop No current Check breaker GMC I Messtechnik GmbH If contact voltage Ujan measured with 1 3 nominal residual current and projected to lan by means of calculation is greater than 50 V gt 25 V the U lamp lights up red If contact voltage Lan exceeds 50 V during testing safety shutdown ensues Contact voltages of up to 99 9 V are displayed Overflow is indicated for larger values Limit Values for Permissible Continuous Contact Voltage The limit for permissible continuous contact voltage is U 50 V for alternating voltage international agreement Lower voltages are required in special applications e g medical applications U 25 V 6 2
39. ja gt 25 V or gt 50 V U g E A Safety shutdown has occurred Re Limit value for Re exceeded RCD FI lights up The RCCB was not tripped or was tripped too late red A during the trip test The Netz Mains lamp is not activated for measurement of U pg GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 10 List of Abbreviations and their Meanings RCCBs lA Tripping current lAN Nominal residual current lF a Rising test current fault current PRCD Portable RCD Rg Calculated earthing resistance or earth electrode loop resistance El Selective RCCB DC Socket RCD permanently installed tr Time to trip Un Contact voltage at the moment of tripping Lan Contact voltage related to nominal residual current lan UL Contact voltage limit value Overcurrent Protective Devices lac Calculated short circuit current at nominal voltage Zigop Loop impedance Earthing RF Functional earthing resistance Re Measured earthing resistance RELoop Earth electrode loop resistance Current Im Measuring current IN Nominal current lr Test current Voltage f Line voltage frequency fN Nominal frequency for nominal voltage Ug Earth electrode voltage Ui Voltage between two phases Lu Voltage between L and N U_ pe Voltage between L and PE UN Nominal line voltage Us Highest voltage measured while determining phase sequence 33 11 Appendix Tables for determining maximum and minimum display values under consideration of the device s maximum measuring err
40. m in the loop impedance measurement menu The menu is shown in figure 1 and figure 2 shows a sample measurement Measuring resolution for the 15 mA measurement is only 100 mQ instead of 10 mQ The duration of the measurement is extended to 1 6 seconds The measuring range is from 0 1 Q to 250 Q Z Loo OQ 01 3 A AP 177A Mu Ro Fe cn e CER STORE eJ Starting the Measurement Use the positive half wave for the measurement of loop impedance D Loop impedance measurements via RCCBs with Lu 10 mA is not pos LOOP C LOOP OQ sible A Es A I i Oe Ip Tori Mur Ao De da Re bo Fe jpe rP Connection GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 27 7 3 Evaluating the Measurement Values Maximum allowable loop impedance Zi cop can be determined with the help of the on page 34 These are the maximum values which may be dis played after taking the device s maximum measuring error into consideration under normal measuring conditions Intermediate values can be interpolated The maximum allowable current rating for the protective device fuse or breaker can be determined for a nominal line voltage of 230 V with the help of the Table of Minimum Display Values for Short Circuit Current on page 35 based upon measured short circuit current under consideration of the device s maximum measuring error in compliance with DIN VDE 0100 part 610 After measurement has been performed allowable fuse types can be dis
41. mm x 20 mm per IEC 127 2 600 V continuous 300 V Limits the number of measurements and idle time A thermostatic switch prevents execution of the function if overload occurs 1A10s gt 2 A fuse blows GMC I Messtechnik GmbH Data Interface Type infrared interface SIR IrDa bidirectional half duplex Format 9600 baud 1 start bit 1 stop bit 8 data bits no parity no handshake Range max 10 cm recommended distance lt 4 cm Mechanical Design Display multiple dot matrix display 64 x 128 pixels illuminated Dimensions 275 mm x 140 mm x 65 mm without meas cables Weight approx 1 2 kg with batteries Protection housing IP 52 per DIN VDE 0470 part 1 EN 60529 with pressure compensating diaphragm of microporous ePTFE non aging dia 8 mm in battery compartment cover Extract from table on the meaning of IP codes IP XY Protection against IP XY Protection against the 1 st digit X foreign object entry and digit Y penetration of water 5 cst protected S 9 1 Lamp Functions Lamp Status Measuring Function Function BE lights up Device on and potential difference gt 100 V between red all finger contact and PE protective contact frequency f gt 45 Hz Netz lights up 1 Re Z 3 pole connection line voltage approx 170 V to Mains green ATE Loop 253 V measurement enabled Netz blinks green la RE Z main el eer Mains g A NES Loop Si bloc ge approx d er teen UE S ot light Contact voltage Ujan or U
42. n the measurement remains unchanged after switching the instrument off 24 6 4 Testing Special RCCBs 6 4 1 Systems with Selective RCCBs Selective RCCBs are used in systems equipped with two series con nected RCCBs which are not triggered simultaneously in the event of an error These RCCBs have a time delayed tripping response and are identified with the symbol S Measuring Method The same measuring method is used as is the case for normal RCCBs see chapter 6 1 page 20 and 6 3 1 page 22 If selective RCCBs are used earthing resistance may only be half as great as is the case for normal RCCBs For this reason the contact voltage displayed at the instrument is twice the actual measured value U IH Y V Ae 0 e On emma Tess pres prse DIE BUI geha C Select the limit value for allowable contact voltage U 50V S or UL25V in the respective TYPE sub menu GMC I Messtechnik GmbH Trip Test CG Press the START key The RCCB is tripped The clock appears at the display followed by time to trip tr and earthing resistance Rg m s Note Selective RCCBs have a delayed breaking response Breaking response is influenced for a brief period up to 30 s by pre loading during measurement In order to eliminated pre loading caused by the measurement of contact voltage a pretest waiting period is required before the trip test can be started Af
43. ng resis tance needs to be measured in systems which are equipped with RCCBs The instrument s test current Ir must be taken into consideration in order to prevent undesired tripping of the RCCB R m 18 ki Press the RANGE key Select the measuring range with a test current which is less than the tripping current of the utilized RCCB Start the measurement as described above UO 9 Fe Note When manual range selection is used it must be observed that indicated accuracy values are only valid starting at 5 of the upper range limit value except for 10 Q range separate entry for small values 8 2 Setting Limit Values A limit value can be selected for earthing resistance If a measurement value exceeds this limit value the U LED lights up E um QR SESCH 05 OS Leg Q Q Press the LIMIT key First enter the numeral for the hundreds place Display the desired numeral with the de or the mb key to this end After a numeral has been selected the cursor moves one place to the right After the tens and the units have been entered the cursor moves to position _ for ohms or position k for kilo ohms The start menu appears after this last entry has been made 8 3 Evaluating the Measurement Values With the help of the on page 34 maximum resistance display values can be determined which may not be exceeded under consideration of the device s maximum measuring error in order to avoid exceeding t
44. ods of storage to make sure no leakage has occurred If leakage has occurred the electrolyte must be carefully and completely removed from the instrument with a damp cloth before new batteries are installed RS Note Prior to lengthy periods of rest e g holiday we recommend removing the rechargeable batteries This helps to prevent excessive depletion or leakage of batteries which under unfavo urable circumstances may cause damage to the instrument Charging the Batteries A A Attentiont Use only the NA102 battery charger article no 4501N vvith safe electrical isolation and a nominal secondary voltage of 9 V DC to recharge the batteries Before connecting the battery charger to the charging socket at the device make sure of the following points Rechargeable batteries have been installed not normal batteries The instrument has been disconnected from the measuring circuit at all poles The voltage selector at the charger has been set to 9 V GMC I Messtechnik GmbH Connect the NA 102 battery charger to the charging socket with the 3 5 mm jack plug Set the voltage selector switch at the NA 102 to 9 V Switch the test instrument on The test instrument recognizes the fact that a battery charger has been connected and starts the charging cycle The 5 segments of the battery symbol are continuously displayed in a sweeping pattern from left to right for the entire duration of the charging cycle D
45. of the softkeys entries can be made to the BUILDING DIS TRIBUTOR RCD No and CIRCUIT fields one after the other and a designa tion can be entered for the electrical circuit En i BUILDING DISTRIRCD CIRC BUIL64 U56 Q3 816 LI amp Vi a 8 1 2 2 8 1 2 En i BUILDING IDISTRIRCDI CIRC EP P BULOR U56 i03 816 ez room Entering Data Display the desired alphanumeric character by pressing the de or the m key and then select the character with the corresponding softkey Control characters can be displayed in the same way and have the following meanings lt Move cursor to the left without deleting data Move cursor to the right without deleting data dd Same function as the START key After each character is selected the cursor moves one position to the right If 1 or the START key is activated press at center the cursor moves to the next entry field After the fields BUILDING DISTRIBUTOR RCD No and CIRCUIT have been completed and after acknowledgement has been confirmed with the softkey the data fields are displayed as inverse images After the softkey has been activated once again a designation for the selected electrical circuit can be entered SS Note These entries are required by the PC software in order to enter measurement values into the database and to generate reports with this information automatically GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 4 5 Sa
46. or These tables do not apply for the measurement with 15 mA test current 11 1 Table of Loop Impedance Values 11 2 Table of Earthing Resistance Values Zon 2 REO Max Display Value Limit Value Limit Value Limit Value Limit Value Max Max Max Display Value Display Value Display Value 0 25 0 18 10 0 9 04 1 00 k 925 0 30 0 22 15 0 13 8 1 50 k 1 38 k 0 35 0 27 20 0 18 4 2 00 k 1 84 k 0 40 0 31 25 0 23 1 2 50 k 2 31 k 0 45 0 36 30 0 27 7 3 00 k 2 77 k 0 50 0 40 35 0 32 3 3 50 k 3 23 k 0 60 0 50 40 0 36 9 4 00 k 3 69 k 0 70 0 59 45 0 41 6 4 50 k 4 16 k 0 80 0 68 50 0 46 2 5 00 k 4 62 k 0 90 0 77 60 0 55 5 6 00 k 5 55k 1 00 0 86 70 0 64 7 7 00 k 6 47 k 1 50 1 31 80 0 74 0 8 00 k 7 40 k 2 00 1 77 90 0 83 2 9 00 k 8 32 k 2 50 2 22 100 92 5 9 99 k 9 25 k 3 00 2 68 150 138 3 50 3 13 200 184 4 00 3 59 250 231 4 50 4 04 300 277 5 00 4 50 350 323 6 00 5 40 400 369 7 00 6 31 450 416 8 00 7 22 500 462 9 00 8 13 600 555 10 00 9 04 700 647 800 740 900 832 34 GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 11 3 Table of Minimum Display Values for Short Circuit Current for the Determination of Current Ratings for Various Fuses and Circuit Breakers for Systems with a Nominal Voltage of Uy 230 400 V Rede Fuses In Accordance with with protective Circuit Breaker and Circuit Breaker Characteristic
47. quantities direct voltage direct current values DC resistance alternating voltage alternating current values AC active power AC apparent power DC power capacitance frequency and temperature Competent Partner GMC I Messtechnik GmbH is certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 2008 Our DARRS calibration laboratory is accredited by the Deutscher Kalibrier dienst German Calibration Service in accordance with DIN EN ISO IEC 17025 2005 under registration number D R 15080 01 01 We offer a complete range of expertise in the field of metrology from test reports and proprietary calibration certificates right on up to DAKKkS calibration certificates Our spectrum of offerings is rounded out with free test equipment manage ment GMC I Messtechnik GmbH An on site DAKKS calibration station is an integral part of our service depart ment If errors are discovered during calibration our specialized personnel are capable of completing repairs using original replacement parts As a full service calibration laboratory we can calibrate instruments from other manufacturers as well 14 Product Support If required please contact GMC Messtechnik GmbH Product Support Hotline Phone 49 911 8602 0 Fax 49 911 8602 709 E mail support gossenmetrawatt com GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 39 Edited in Germany e Subject to change without notice e A pdf version is available on the internet T Acossen e Phone 49 911 860
48. rage Temperature Operating Temperature Relative Humidity Elevation Deployment 32 230 V 0 1 50 Hz 0 2 Hz sine deviation betvveen RMS and rectified value lt 1 cos 9 1 battery 5 5 V 190 123 C 2 K 40 6096 potential difference to earth potential during testing 120V 108 170 V 230V 170 253 V 16 4 Hz 15 4 18 Hz 50Hz 49 5 50 5 Hz 60Hz 59 4 60 6 Hz 15 70 Hz sine 0 C 40 C 4 6V 6 5V corresponds to cos 1 0 95 20 C 60 C without batteries 10 C 50 C max 75 no condensation allowed max 2000 m indoors outdoors only within the specified ambient conditions Power Supply Batteries Rechargeable batteries Battery Charger not included Charging Time 4 ea 1 5 V baby cells 4 x C Size alkaline manganese per IEC LR14 NiCd or NiMH NA 102 article no Z501N 3 5 mm dia jack plug approx 14 hours Due to minimal charging capacity fewer measurements can be per formed with rechargeable batteries than with normal batteries as a rule Electrical Safety Safety Class Operating Voltage Test Voltage Measuring Category Fouling Factor Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Fuses at Terminals L and N Overload Capacity UL PE ULN RC Rg Zl cop Fine Wire Fuse Protection Il per IEC 61010 1 EN 61010 1 VDE 0411 1 300V 3 7 RV 50Hz Ill 2 IEC 61326 EN 61326 1 ea type G fuse link F1H250V 5
49. ramming sequences the U and RCD FI LEDs light up red and the NETZ MAINS LED lights up yellow in alternat ing order Upon completion of data transmission the NETZ MAINS LED briefly lights up green afterwards all LEDs go out The message Transmission done appears on the computer screen A A YN A Attention The instrument may not under any circumstances be switched off during transmission nor may the connection between the in strument and the PC be interrupted 11 Managing Report Data Establish a connection between your PC and the PROFITEST C test instrument by using the IrDa USB converter Start WinProfi Switch on the test instrument Set the on time period of the PROFITEST C to gt gt gt gt gt to give you enough time for adjusting the settings in WinProfi before the test in strument switches off again automatically see chapter 3 4 e Send or receive a data file System gt Protocol Update Help Receive File Send File GOOG Qo Print Data e Print data System Protocol Update Help Receive File Send File Print Data IProtokollauswahl Available Protacol Files LV Print List c A Y AED 001 3545 i2 GET CP 7ooHLage Grabber GET Read protocols from file en to Ca CForm 1 Font Add to print list inter OK selection Free Stondord lt Remove from print list cni of form bag ALL Add all protocols to print list XS GForm3 12 e E
50. ry symbols ranging from depleted to fully charged continuously indicate the current battery level in the main menu Bin error has been detected in data stored to memoru CLEAR THE ENTIRE MEMORY Bin error has been detected in data stored to memoru CLEAR THE ENTIRE MEMORY SE PS ey DEI w Kat T d ee f the above message appears during initial start up non A data in memory the contents of the memory must be entirely deleted 3 2 Installing and Replacing Batteries New batteries must be installed before initial start up or when only one solid segment remains in the battery symbol The contents of the memory remain intact during battery replacement back up time approximately 5 to 10 minutes dd A Attentiont The instrument must be disconnected from the measuring circuit mains at all poles before the battery compartment is opened Pull the test plug Four 1 5 V baby cells in accordance with IEC LR14 are required for operation of the PROFITEST C Use alkaline manganese batteries only Rechargeable NiCd or NiMH batteries may be used as well Be absolutely sure to refer to chapter 12 2 page 36 regarding the charging cycle and the charging adapter Always replace the batteries in complete sets Dispose of batteries in an environmentally sound fashion Loosen the two slotted screws at the battery compartment cover on the housing rear panel and remove the cover Insert four 1 5 V baby
51. s for correct connection prior to protec tive measures testing is simplified with the error recognition system integrated in to the test instrument The instrument displays faulty connections as follows e Impermissible line voltage lt 170 V or gt 253 V The NETZ MAINS lamp blinks red and the measuring function is disabled e Protective conductor not connected or potential to earth gt 100 V at gt 45 Hz When contact is made with the contact surface the PE lamp lights up red Measurement is not disabled by the illuminated lamp e Neutral conductor N is not connected 2 pole connection The NETZ MAINS lamp blinks green See Lamp Functions on page 33 In countries with polarized electrical outlets Great Britain France Switzer land Czech republic etc it is advantageous to be able to recognize at first glance whether or not L and N have been correctly connected to the outlet see table on page 3 To date it has been necessary to initialize the U PE voltage measuring function to this end As of software version Al GMC I Messtechnik GmbH symbols are already displayed in the test instrument s start menu which provide clear cut information regarding connection of the outlet to the mains N A JIN A Attention Reversal of N and PE in TN systems cannot be recognized and is not indicated Reversal of N and PE in electrical systems equipped with RCCBs can be detected by means of loop impedance measurement T
52. screws GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 12 4 Housing No special maintenance is required for the housing Keep outside sur faces clean Use a slightly dampened cloth and or a special purifier for synthetic material for cleaning Avoid the use of cleansers abrasives and Solvents For the following reasons the housing may not be opened by the operator Unexpected problems may occur during reassembly Sealing requirements are no longer fulfilled Opening of Equipment Repair The equipment may be opened only by authorized service personnel to ensure the safe and correct operation of the equipment and to keep the warranty valid Even original spare parts may be installed only by authorized service per sonnel In case the equipment was opened by unauthorized personnel no war ranty regarding personal safety measurement accuracy conformity with applicable safety measures or any consequential damage is granted by the manufacturer Device Return and Environmentally Compatible Disposal The instrument is a category 9 product monitoring and control instrument in accordance with ElektroG German Electrical and Electronic Device Law This device is subject to the RoHS directive Furthermore we make reference to the fact that the current status in this regard can be accessed on the Internet at www gossenmetrawatt com by entering the search term WEEE We identify our electrical and electronic devices as of August 2005 in accordan
53. ter the measuring sequence has been started trip test a clock appears at the display Time to trip values of up to 1000 ms are permissible GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 6 4 2 Type G RCCBs In addition to common selective RCCBs the special characteristics of the type G RCCB can also be tested with the PROFITESTSC test instrument C First set the instrument to the indicated nominal residual current Lu Measure contact voltage and time to trip as you would for normal RCCBs Uran V Ae Y US Ei BEE LI RE eren des Z Then select 5 1 ae in the TYPE sub menu and perform the trip test with the positive half wave Repeat the trip test with the negative half wave after selecting 5 1 ei The longer time to trip is decisive regarding the condition of the tested RCCB In both cases time to trip must lie within a range of 10 ms minimum delay time for the type G RCCBI to 40 ms Type G RCCBs with different nominal residual current values must be tested under menu item lay with the function selector switch in the appropriate setting a Note Menu selection S for selective RCCBs is not suitable for type G RCCBs 25 7 Testing Breaking Conditions for Overcurrent Protective Devices Measuring Loop Impedance and Calculating Short Circuit Current Z 5 function Testing overcurrent protective devices includes visual inspection and measurement Use the PROFITEST C for measurement Measuring Method
54. ving Measurement Values STORE Functions C Start the respective measurement The store key is displayed after the measurement instead of the INFO key The store key is not displayed until after a given amount of time has elapsed for measurements which are performed without the START key For example the store key is not displayed until after a given amount of time after voltage measurements so that the operator can first query the help text with the INFO key CG The displayed measurement values are stored to the currently selected database memory address by briefly acknowledging with the STORE key The key is briefly displayed as an inverse image during storage to memory C Pressing and holding the STORE key allows for the entry of a comment and storage of the current measurement Entering a comment Display the desired alphanumeric character with the 4m or the mb key and select the desired character with the corresponding softkey Control characters are displayed in the same way and have the following meanings lt reverse and delete 1 same as the START key After the character has been selected the cursor moves one position to the right Already entered characters can be deleted in reverse by pressing and holding any softkey except for After entry of up to 15 characters save the measurement values and the comment by acknowledging with the START key press at center The following message appears Saving data
55. y before using your instrument and observe all instructions included therein Make sure that the oper ating instructions are available to all users of the instrument Tests may only be performed under the supervision of a qualified electrician The user must be instructed by a qualified electrician concerning performance and evaluation of the test s Note Manufacturers and importers of electrical medical devices must provide documentation for the performance of maintenance by trained personnel The measuring and test instrument may not be used e If the battery compartment cover has been removed e f external damage is apparent e With damaged connector cables and measuring adapters e If it no longer functions flawlessly e After excessive stress due to transport e After lengthy periods of storage under unfavorable conditions e g humidity dust extreme temperatures Meanings of Symbols on the Instrument Warning concerning a point of danger Attention observe documentation CAT III ce Protection class Il device Measuring category IIl device 9 V DC charging socket for NA102 charging adapter article no Z501N GMC I Messtechnik GmbH 3 Initial Start Up 3 1 Switching the Instrument on and Testing the Batteries PROFITEST d rInstallation tester 4 nt L agi ES Unity Zloop Ee A m muU BD UU lt a VJ The instrument can be switched on by pressing any key Five batte

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