Telaris Multifunction Electrical Installation Tester Series
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1. M 24 Testing and Replacing the Batteries enne nnne nnne 24 Testing tlie Fuse cese e re rrr E EE RR CEN EATER EE A eee eee PUTES PARTE 25 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS 6 0 isha iene pind ae 25 Features by Model tre oi EYE E be er rd ee anette ree 25 General Specifications iieiea eni ariarian aeaaaee open raaa iaai haaa aaas aa Ee naa aep aaia 26 ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS seseseseeseeenenemmen 27 Conitinulty REO ae e E S ENTERA E N NN aa YE EU E e N S 27 Insulation Resistance RISO ica tera eire rrer kat uncia d va sin cha ra anna ca rar n geo rank ed vao ini 27 No Trip arid Hi CurrentModes RCD EI s eee eain tee cep ee een eee 28 Prospective Short Circuit Current Test PSC IK ssssssssssssseseseneeeeeenenneen nennen 29 RCD TESTING irre ES 29 RCD Ty pes Tested eec 29 Test Signale T ER 29 RED Ty PGS Tested us oerte ttr ED Er Ee EORR aana E eat iasa 30 Maximum Trip X Rao eL 30 RCD FI Tripping Current Measurement Ramp Test IAN ssseseseseeeeeenenenn 30 EARTH RESISTANCE TEST RE eeeeeseieessseessseseeee nnne tnnt nnne tnnt stern stern snnt nnn 31 PHASE SEQUENCE INDICATION eeeeeeeeeeeennne ennt nnnm nnnnnnn nnne nnns natns eset nnns 31 Lr eBubilcugdcge 32 OPERATING RANGES AND UNCERTAINTIES PER EN 61557 eene 32 INTRODUCTION The Amprobe Model Telaris Prolnstall 1002. Do not use the tester in distribution systems with voltages higher than 550 V Comply with local and national safety codes Use personal protective equipment approved rubber gloves face protection and flame resistant clothes to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Your shipping carton should include Telaris Proinstall 100 or Telaris ProInstall 200 batteries 1 5V AA Mignon Test leads Mains test lead Alligator clips Test probe Remote probe CD ROM with user manual Carrying case 1 Padded Strap If any of the items are damaged or missing return the complete package to the place of purchase for an exchange mA ek ek dU UU x 4 Oy OPERATING THE TESTER Using the Rotary Switch Use the rotary switch Figure 1 and Table 4 to select the type of test you want to perform Understanding the Pushbuttons Use the rotary switch to select the type of test you want to perform Use the pushbuttons to control operation of the tester select test results for viewing and scroll through selected test results Number i E VAT gc D Measurement Function Starts the selected test The TEST key is surrounded by a touch pad The touch pad measures the potential between the operator and the tester s PE terminal If you exceed a 100 V threshold the A symbol above the touch pad is illuminated Scroll memory locations Set memory locat
3. Alkaline supplied Usable with 1 2 V NiCd or NiMH batteries not supplied Battery life typical 200 hours idling Fuse T3 15 A 500 V 1 5 kA 6 3 x 32 mm Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C Relative Humidity 80 10 to 30 C 70 30 to 40 C Operating Altitude 0 to 2000 meters Sealing IP 40 EMC Complies with EN61326 1 2006 24 Safety Complies with EN61010 1 Ed 3 Overvoltage Category 500 V CAT III 300 V CAT IV Measurement Category III is for measurements performed in the building installation Examples are distribution panels circuit breakers wiring and cabling Category IV equipment is designed to protect against transients from the primary supply level such as an electrical meter or an overhead or underground utility service Performance EN61557 1 EN61557 2 EN61557 3 EN61557 4 EN61557 5 EN61557 6 EN61557 7 Second edition EN61557 10 First edition Pollution Degree 2 Maximum voltage between any terminal and earth ground 500V Electrical Measurement Specifications The accuracy specification is defined as reading digit counts at 23 C 5 C 80 RH Between 10 C and 18 C and between 28 C and 40 C accuracy specifications may degrade by 0 1 x accuracy specification per C The following tables can be used for the determination of maximum or minimum display values considering maximum instrument operating
4. The tester display will revert to the Test mode used for the recalled test data however the icon still appears indicating the tester is still in Memory mode 2 Press F3 to toggle between the data id screen and the recalled data screen to check the recalled data id or to select more data to recall 3 Press to exit Memory mode at any time Clearing Memory To clear all memory 1 Press to enter Memory mode 2 Press F4 The primary display will show Clr 3 Press F4 again to clear all memory locations The Tester returns to the measurement mode Uploading Test Results IR Adapter lh S IR Device Figure 23 Attaching the IR Adapter 21 To upload test results 1 Connect the IR serial cable to the serial port on the PC 2 Attach the IR adapter and the device to the tester as shown in Figure 23 3 Start the Amprobe PC software program 4 Press to turn on the tester 5 Refer to the software documentation for complete instructions on how to upload data from the tester MAINTAINING THE TESTER Cleaning Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent Do not use abrasives or solvents Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings To clean the terminals 1 Turn the meter off and remove all test leads 2 Shake out any dirt that may be in the terminals 3 Soak a new swab with alcohol Work the swab around each terminal Testing and Replacing the
5. PE E 4 62 L Figure 20 Earth Resistance Test Connection 18 To measure earth resistance 1 Turn the rotary switch to the R E position 2 Press and release est Wait for the test to complete The primary upper display shows the earth resistance reading Voltage detected between the test rods will be displayed in the secondary display If greater than 10 V the test is inhibited e f the measurement is too noisy Err 5 will be displayed The measured value accuracy is degraded by the noise Press the down arrow v to display the measured value Press the up arrow v to return to the Err 5 display e f the probe resistance is too high Err 6 is displayed Probe resistance may be reduced by driving the test stakes further into the earth or wetting the earth around the test stakes Testing Phase Sequence Figure 21 Phase Sequence Display Switch and Terminal Settings Use the connection shown in Figure 22 for a phase sequence test connection N L3 Blue PE L2 Green L Lt Red Figure 22 Phase Sequence Test Connection To perform a phase sequence test 1 Turn the rotary switch to the C position 2 The primary upper display shows 123 for correct phase sequence 321 for reversed phase sequence Dashes instead of numbers if insufficient voltage is sensed 19 Memory mode You can store measurements on the teste
6. and Telaris Prolnstall 200 are battery powered electrical installation testers This manual applies to all models All figures show the Model Telaris Prolnstall 200 These testers are designed to measure and test the following Voltage and Frequency Insulation Resistance EN61557 2 Continuity EN61557 4 e Loop Line Resistance EN61557 3 Residual Current Devices RCD Tripping Time EN61557 6 e RCD Tripping Current EN61557 6 Earth Resistance EN61557 5 Phase Sequence EN61557 7 Caution Risk of electric shock Caution Refer to the explanation in this manual Double insulated Class Il equipment Earth Ground epp Fuse Conforms to requirements of European Union and European Free Trade Association A M AN 580 V Do not use in distribution systems with voltages higher than 550 V CAT III Testers are designed to protect against transients in fixedequipment CAT III installations at the distribution level CAT IV Testers are designed to protect CAT IV against transients from the primary supply level overhead or underground utility service Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste Contact aqualified recycler SAFETY INFORMATION A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause bodily harm or death A Caution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the tester or cause permanent loss of data gt ZA Warnings Read Before Using
7. delay is activated between the pretest and the actual test This RCD type needs a delay because it contains RC circuits that are required to settle before applying the full test 14 A ANWarning Leakage currents in the circuit following the residual current protection device may influence measurements The displayed fault voltage relates to the rated residual current of the RCD Potential fields of other earthing installations may influence the measurement Equipment motors capacitors connected downstream of the RCD may cause considerable extension of the tripping time Note If the L and N terminals are reversed the tester will auto swap them internally and continue testing If the tester is configured for UK operation testing will halt and you will need to determine why the L and N are swapped L This condition is indicated by symbol a Type A and type B RCDs do not have the 1000 mA option available To measure RCD tripping time 1 Turn the rotary switch to the AT position 2 Press F1 to select the RCD current rating 10 30 100 300 500 or 1000 mA 3 Press F2 to select a test current multiplier x 12 x 1 x 5 or Auto Normally you will use x 1 for this test 4 Press F3 to select the RCD test current waveform AC current to test type AC standard AC RCD and type A pulse DC sensitive RCD J Half wave current to test type A pulse DC sensitive RCD s Delayed response to test S type AC
8. system fault before proceeding L n mode also changes the RCD x1 2 trip time duration to 2 seconds as required in the UK In L n n L mode the unit allows the L and N phase conductors to be swapped and testing will continue Note In locations where polarized plugs and outlets are used a swapped L lead icon D may indicate that the outlet was wired incorrectly Correct this problem before proceeding with any testing Fault voltage limit Toggles the fault voltage between 25 V and 50 V The default is 50 V View the tester serial number Primary display shows the initial four digits and the secondary display shows the next four digits Continuity beeper toggle Toggles the continuity beeper on and off The default is on MAKING MEASUREMENTS Measuring Volts and Frequency UL 50 C JU wv 500 Figure 8 Volts Display Switch and Terminal Settings To measure voltage and frequency 1 Turn the rotary switch to the V position 2 Use all red blue and green terminals for this test You can use test leads or mains cord when measuring AC voltage The primary upper display shows the AC voltage The tester reads AC voltage to 500 V Press F1 to toggle the voltage reading between L PE L N and N PE The secondary lower display shows mains frequency Measuring Insulation Resistance Ui 50 Riso Riso B4 Un VDC 500 VOLTS Figure 9 Insulat
9. uncertainty per EN61557 1 5 2 4 Electrical Measurement Specifications Range Resolution Accuracy Input Im pedance Overload 50 Hz 60 Hz Protection 500 V 0 1V 2 3digits 3 3 MQ 660 V rms Continuity Testing Rio Range Resolution Open Circuit Voltage Accuracy Autoranging 20 Q 0 01 Q gt 4V 3 3 digits 200 Q 0 19 gt 4V 3 3 digits 2000 Q 1Q gt 4V 3 3 digits Note The number of possible continuity tests with a fresh set of batteries is 2500 Range Rig Test Current 7 5 Q 210 mA 35 Q 100 mA 240 Q 20 mA 2000 Q 2mA 25 Test Probe Zeroing Press Error the F3 to compensate the test probe Can subtract up to 2 Q of lead resistance message for gt 2 Q Live Circuit Detection Inhibits test if terminal voltage gt 10 V ac detected prior to initia tion of test Insulation Resistance Measurement Riso Test Voltages 100 250 500 1000 V Accuracy of Test Voltage 10 96 0 96 at rated test current Test Insulation Resolution Test Current Accuracy Voltage Resistance Range 100 V 100 kQ to 20 MQ 0 01 MQ 1mA QG 100kO 5 96 5 digits 20 MQ to 100 MQ 0 1 MQ x 5 96 5 digits 250V 10 kQ to 20 MQ 0 01 Ma 1mA Q250kQO 5 5 digits 20 MQ to 200 MQ 0 1 MQ x 5 96 5 digits 500 V 10 kQ to 20 MQ 0 01 MQ 1mA 500kQ zx 5 96 5 digits 20 MQ to 200
10. 3 Tel 905 890 7600 Non warranty Repairs and Replacement Europe European non warranty units can be replaced by your Amprobe distributor for a nominal charge Please check the Where to Buy section on www Amprobe eu for a list of distributors near you Amprobe Europe Beha Amprobe In den Engematten 14 79286 Glottertal Germany Tel 49 0 7684 8009 0 www Amprobe eu Correspondence only no repair or replacement available from this address European customers please contact your distributor Telaris Prolnstall 100 Telaris Prolnstall 200 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Pee A 4 SPE DY E A E EEEE E E T EEES 4 UNPACKING THE TESTER a ta aaa aa cete a a Era adean s e fe eL eec easier osa nene ruens 5 OPERATING THE TESTER ra aaraa A a eE E Ea OEO nnde Aaaa Ca EE 6 Using the Rotary SWIEC3 tite tercer ei ver EEA ER RO aa re ee 6 Understanding the Pushb tt NS sisii uriini aea as na anaa Eae AEEA EEEE 7 Understanding the Display sinsir aar i ee adie eee aaa E Eee N Eaa EE AE 8 Inp t TENMinals eiccceccvcevcesccecceseivervesrcevecvorcvuevevecsvescevdsusvecvaveencanceyactcsneesseevues co EVE Eaka eaaa cob EU 9 Using the lR Poltera Taaa iaei Error Codes Power On Options MAKING MEASUREMENTS iaa trenes eta etna nr npa ed ne in uinean daisse ainaani aa 11 Measuring Volts and Frequency iiie erri iet er s ene anaa aai Sue eaa 11 Measuring Insula
11. Batteries Battery voltage is continuously monitored by the tester If the voltage falls below 6 0 V 1 0 V cell the low battery icon appears on the display indicating that there is minimal battery life left The low battery icon continues to appear on the display until you replace the batteries A AA Warning To avoid false readings which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury replace the batteries as soon as the battery icon appears Be sure that the battery polarity is correct A reversed battery can cause leakage Replace the batteries with six AA batteries Alkaline batteries are supplied with the tester but you can also use 1 2 V NiCd or NiMH batteries You can also check the battery charge so that you can replace them before they discharge A AA Warning To avoid electrical shock or personal injury remove the test leads and any input signals before replacing the battery To prevent damage or injury install ONLY specified replacement fuses with the am perage voltage and speed ratings shown in the General Specifications section of this manual To replace the batteries refer to Figure 24 1 Press to turn the tester off 2 Remove the test leads from the terminals 3 Remove the battery door by using a standard blade screwdriver to turn the battery door screws 3 one quarter turn counterclockwise 4 Press the release latch and slide the battery holder out of the tester 22 5 Replace the batteries an
12. MQ 0 1 MO 5 96 5 digits 200 MQ to 500 MQ 1MQ 10 1000 V 100 kQ to 200 MQ 0 1 MQ 1mA 1 MQ 5 5 digits 200 MQ to 1000 MQ 1 MQ 10 Note The number of possible insulation tests with a fresh set of batteries is 1750 Auto Discharge Discharge time constant 0 5 second for C 1 pF or less Live Circuit Detection Inhibits test if terminal voltage gt 30 V prior to Maximum Capacitive Load Operable with up the 5 pF load No Trip and Hi Current Modes RCD FI Mains Input Voltage Range 100 500 V ac 50 60 Hz Input Connection Loop Impedance phase to earth soft key selection Line impedance phase to neutral Limit on Consecutive Tests Automatic shutdown when internal components are too hot There is also a thermal shutdown for RCD tests Maximum Test Current 400 V 12 A sinusoidal for 10 ms Maximum Test Current 230 V 7 A sinusoidal for 10 ms 26 Range Resolution Accuracy I 209 0 01 Q No Trip mode 4 6 digits Hi Current mode 3 4 digits 200 Q 0 19 x 5 96 2000 Q 19 x6 9 P1 Note 1 Valid for resistance of neutral circuit 20 Q and up to a system phase angle of 30 2 Valid for mains voltage gt 200 V Prospective Short Circuit Current Test PSC Iy Computation Prospective Short Circuit Current PSC IK determined by dividing measured mains voltage by measured loop L PE resi
13. To prevent possible electrical shock fire or personal injury e Use the product only as specified or the protection supplied by the product can be compromised e Do not use the product around explosive gas vapor or in damp or wet environments e Do not use test leads if they are damaged Examine the test leads for damaged insulation exposed metal or if the wear indicator shows Check test lead continuity Useonly current probes test leads and adapters supplied with the product Measure a known voltage first to make sure that the product operates correctly Do not use the product if it is damaged Have an approved technician repair the product Do not apply more than the rated voltage between the terminals or between each terminal and earth ground Remove test leads from the tester before the tester case is opened Do not operate the product with covers removed or the case open Hazardous voltage exposure is possible Usecaution when working with voltages above 30 V ac rms 42 V ac peak or 60 V dc e Use only specified replacement fuses e Use the correct terminals function and range for measurements Keep fingers behind the finger guards on the probes Connect the common test lead before the live test lead and remove the live test lead before the common test lead Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements e Use only specified replacement parts
14. current ranges EN 61008 1 50 96 to 100 for Type AC 35 to 140 for Type A gt 10 mA 35 to 200 for Type A x10 mA 50 to 200 for Type B 2 596 for Type B Earth Resistance Test Telaris Prolnstall 200 only This product is intended to be used to measure installations in process plants industrial installations and residential applications Range Resolution Accuracy 200 Q 0 19 3 5 digits 2000 Q 1Q 5 10 digits Range Ry Rpgoge Test Current 2200 Q 3 5mA 16000 Q 500 pA 52000 Q 150 uA Note 1 Without external voltages Frequency Output Voltage 128 Hz 25V Live Circuit Detection Inhibits test if terminal voltage 10 V ac is detected prior to start of test 29 Phase Sequence Indication Icon 7D 4 icon Phase Sequence indicator is active Display of Phase Sequence Displays 1 2 3 in digital display field for correct sequence Displays 3 2 1 for incorrect phase Dashes in place of a number indicate a valid determination could not be made Mains Input Voltage Range phase tophase 100 to 500 V Mains Wiring Test L Icons E gt 4 indicate if L PE or L N terminals are reversed Instrument operation is inhibited and an error code is generated if the input voltage is not between 100 V and 500 V The UK Loop and RCD tests are inhibited if the L PE or the L N terminals are reversed Ope
15. d the battery door Note All stored data will be lost if the batteries are not replaced within approximately one minute 6 Secure the door by turning the screws one quarter turn clockwise Closed 304 Open Figure 24 Replacing the Batteries Testing the Fuse 1 Turn the rotary switch to R LO switch setting 2 Short the leads and press and hold 3 If the fuse is bad FUSE or Err1 will appear on the display to indicate the tester is damaged and needs repair Contact Amprobe Service for repair see Contacting Amprobe 23 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS Features Measurement Function Telaris Prolnstall 200 Telaris Prolnstall 100 Voltage amp Frequency Wiring polarity checker Insulation Resistance Loop amp Line Resistance Prospective Short Circuit current PSC IK RCD switching time RCD tripping level Automatic RCD test sequence Test pulse current sensitive RCDs Type A Test smooth dc sensitive RCDs Type B Earth Resistance Phase Sequence Indicator Other Features Illuminated Display Memory Memory Interface Computer Interface Software Included Accessories Soft case Remote control probe General Specifications Specification Characteristic Size 11 cm L x 26 cm W x 13 cm H Weight with batteries 1 5 kg Battery size quantity Type AA 6 ea Battery type
16. eads are required 5 Press and release est Wait for the test to complete The primary upper display shows the trip time RCD testing in IT systems RCD testing at locations with IT systems requires a special test procedure because the Protective Earth connection is grounded locally and is not tied directly to the power system The test is conducted at the electrical panel using probes Use the connection shown in Figure 18 when performing RCD testing on IT electrical systems 17 Mains Supply PE L2 Green N L3 Blue L L1 Red Figure 18 Connection for RCD Testing on IT Electrical Systems The test current flows through the upper side of the RCD into the L terminal and returns though the PE terminal Measuring Earth Resistance Figure 19 Earth Resistance Display Switch and Terminal Settings The earth resistance test is a 3 wire test consisting of two test stakes and the earth electrode under test This test requires an accessory stake kit Connect as shown in Figure 20 e Best accuracy is achieved with the middle stake at 62 of the distance to the far stake The stakes should be in a straight line and wires separated to avoid mutual coupling The earth electrode under test should be disconnected from the electrical system when conducting the test Earth resistance testing should not be performed on a live system al Earthing rod under test
17. edi AAPROBE Telaris Multifunction Electrical Installation Tester Series Telaris Proinstall 100 EUR Telaris Proinstall 200 EUR Telaris Proinstall 100 D Telaris Prolnstall 200 D Telaris Prolnstall 100 CH Telaris Prolnstall 200 CH Telaris Proinstall 100 DK Users Manual 7 2013 6001109 A 2013 Amprobe Test Tools All rights reserved Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase unless local laws require otherwise This warranty does not cover fuses disposable batteries or damage from accident neglect misuse alteration contamination or abnormal conditions of operation or handling Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on the behalf of Amprobe To obtain service during the warranty period return the product with proof of purchase to an authorized Amprobe Service Center or to an Amprobe dealer or distributor See Repair Section for details THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequ
18. en the instrument is uploading data using Amprobe PC software Name of the secondary measurement function 36 UN Test voltage for insulation test Ur Fault voltage Measures neutral to earth PSC Prospective Short Circuit Calculated from measured voltage and impedance Secondary display and measurement units Some tests will return more than one result or return a computed value based on the test result This will occur 37 with Volts RCD switching time Insulation tests RCD tripping current e Loop line impedance 38 Press F3 to compensate the test lead for the continuity function 39 Appears when a compensation value for the test exists 40 Potential danger Appears when measuring or sourcing high voltages Input Terminals Use the rotary switch to select the type of test you want to perform 43 Number Description S O m jtm o S 43 PE Protective Earth 44 N Neutra o Using the IR Port The Model Telaris Prolnstall 100 and Telaris Prolnstall 200 have an IR infrared port see Figure 23 which allows you to connect the tester to a computer and upload test data using a Amprobe PC software This automates your troubleshooting or recording process reduces the possibility of manual error and allows you to collect organize and display test data in a format that meets your needs See Uploading Test Results on page 40 for additional information on using the IR port Error Codes Various e
19. ential damages this limitation of liability may not apply to you Repair All Amprobe tools returned for warranty or non warranty repair or for calibration should be accompanied by the following your name company s name address telephone number and proof of purchase Additionally please include a brief description of the problem or the service requested and include the test leads with the meter Non warranty repair or replacement charges should be remitted in the form of a check a money order credit card with expiration date or a purchase order made payable to Amprobe In warranty Repairs and Replacement All Countries Please read the warranty statement and check your battery before requesting repair During the warranty period any defective test tool can be returned to your Amprobe distributor for an exchange for the same or like product Please check the Where to Buy section on www Amprobe com for a list of distributors near you Additionally in the United States and Canada in warranty repair and replacement units can also be sent to an Amprobe Service Center see address below Non warranty Repairs and Replacement United States and Canada Non warranty repairs in the United States and Canada should be sent to an Amprobe Service Center Call Amprobe or inquire at your point of purchase for current repair and replacement rates USA Canada Amprobe Amprobe Everett WA 98203 Mississauga ON L4Z 1X9 Tel 877 AMPROBE 267 762
20. gized circuits Measurements may be adversely affected by impedances or parallel circuits or transient currents To measure continuity 1 Turn the rotary switch to the RLO position 2 Use the L and PE red and green terminals for this test 3 Before making a continuity test short connect the test leads Press and hold F3 until the comp annunciator appears The tester measures probe resistance stores the reading in memory and subtracts it from readings The resistance value is saved even when power is turned off so you don t need to repeat the operation every time you use the instrument Note Be sure the batteries are in good charge condition before you compensate the test leads 4 Press and hold est until the reading settles If the continuity beeper is enabled the tester beeps continuously for measured values less than 2 Q and there is no stable reading beep for measured values greater than 2 Q If a circuit is live the test is inhibited and the AC voltage appears in the secondary lower display Measuring Loop Line Impedance De3 ec IDOD Figure 11 Loop Line Impedance Switch and Terminal Settings Z NotRIP LPE 11 Loop Impedance Line to Protective Earth L PE Loop impedance is source impedance measured between Line L and Protective Earth PE You can also ascertain the Prospective Earth Fault Current PSC that is the current that could potentially flow if the phase conductor is
21. ion Resistance Display Switch and Terminal Settings A AwWarning To avoid electric shock measurements should only be performed on de energized circuits To measure insulation resistance 1 Turn the rotary switch to the Riso position 2 Use the L and PE red and green terminals for this test 3 Use the F4 to select the test voltage Most insulation testing is performed at 500 V but observe local test requirements 4 Press and hold est until the reading settles Note Testing is inhibited if voltage is detected in the line The primary upper display shows the insulation resistance The secondary lower display shows the actual test voltage Note For normal insulation with high resistance the actual test voltage UN should always be equal to or higher than the programmed voltage If insulation resistance is bad the test voltage is automatically reduced to limit the test current to safe ranges 10 Measuring Continuity Figure 10 Continuity Zero Display Switch and Terminal Settings A continuity test is used to verify the integrity of connections by making a high resolution resistance measurement This is especially important for checking Protective Earth connections Note In countries where electrical circuits are laid out in a ring it is recommended that you make an end to end check of the ring at the electrical panel A AN Warning Measurements should only be performed on de ener
22. ion codes Above the touch pad is illuminated Enters Memory mode Activates memory soft key selections F1 F2 F3 or F4 Turns the backlight on and off Turns the tester on and off The tester will also shut off automatically is there is no activity for 10 minutes 10 Loop input select L N L PE Voltage input select L N L PE N PE RCD current rating 10 30 100 300 500 1000 mA Memory SELECT RCD Current multiplier x1 2 x1 x5 Memory STORE Select RCD Type AC sinusoidal Type AC Selective Type A half wave Type A Selective Type B smooth DC or Type B Selective Memory RECALL RCD test polarity 0 180 degrees Insulation test voltage 100 250 500 or 1000 V Memory CLEAR m Continuity 000 2500 VOLTS Displays the selected Memory mode Memory modes are Select F1 Store F2 Recall F3 or Clear F4 Configuration options Settings you can make within the measurement functions For example in the RCD Tripping Time function AT you can press F2 to multiply the test current by x1 2 x1 x5 and you can press F3 to select the type of RCD you are testing Arrows above or below the terminal indicator symbol indicate reversed polarity Check the connection or check the wiring to correct Terminal indicator symbol A terminal indicator symbol with a dot O in the center indicates the terminal is used for the selected fu
23. l now be flashing Press F1 again to change the data id number 3 Press the down arrow key a to decrement the enabled number or press the up arrow key v to increment the enabled number For storing data the number can be set to any value overwriting existing data is allowed For recalling data the number can only be set to used values Note If you press the up or down arrow key 8 once the number increments or decrements by one To accelerate the increment or decrement function press and hold the up or down arrow Storing a Measurement To store a measurement 1 Press to enter Memory mode 2 Press F1 and use the arrow keys o to set the data identity 3 Press F2 to save the data e f memory is full FULL will appear on the primary display Press F1 to choose another data identity press to exit Memory mode 20 e f the memory is not full the data will be saved the tester will automatically exit Memory mode and the display will revert back to the previous test mode e f the data identity has been previously used the display will show STO Press F2 again to store the data press F1 to choose another data identity press to exit Memory mode Recalling a Measurement To recall a measurement 1 Press to enter Memory mode 2 Press F3 to enter the Recall mode 3 Use F1 and the arrow keys 5 to set the data identity If no data has been saved all fields will be dashes Press F3 to recall the data
24. lier for all tests for all other lAn ratings B DC This is a smooth DC current according to EN61557 6 Annex A RCD Types Tested RCD Current Selection Test Function 10 mA 30mA 100 mA 300 mal 500 ma 1000 ma X21 v v v v v v X5 v v v Ramp v v v v v v Auto v v v Note Mains voltage 100 V 265 V ac 50 60 Hz 1 Type B RCDs require mains voltage range of 195 V 265 V 2 Type AC RCDs only Mut niat RCD Type a s Trip Time Accuracy Xv G 310 ms 2000 ms 2 Reading 2ms X Va S 510 ms 2000 ms 2 Reading 2ms X1 G 310 ms 310 ms 2 Reading 2ms X1 S 510 ms 510 ms 2 Reading 2ms X5 G 50 ms 50 ms 2 Reading 2ms X5 5 160 ms 160 ms 2 Reading 2ms Note G General no delay S Time delay 28 Maximum Trip Time RCD lAN Trip Time Limits ACG A B X1 Less than 300 ms AC G S A S B S X1 Between 130 ms and 500 ms ACG A B X5 Less than 40 ms AC G S A S B S X5 Between 50 ms and 150 ms RCD FI Tri pping Current Measurement Ramp Test lAn Measurement Range Measurement Current Range Step Size Type G Type S Accuracy Hd v M m 10 of 1A UP 300 ms step 500 ms step 5 96 rated curren Notes 1 30 to 150 for Type A lay gt 10 mA 30 to 210 for Type A lay 10 mA 20 96 to 210 for Type B Specified trip
25. nction The terminals are Line e PE Protective Earth N Neutral 24 Indicates the selected rotary switch setting The measurement value in the primary display also corresponds to the switch setting Rotary switch settings are RCD trip time 25 RCD trip current Loop no trip Loop hi current trip Phase Rotation Indicates the preset fault voltage limit The default setting is 50 V Some locations require the fault voltage be set to 25 V as specified by local electrical 26 codes Press F4 when you turn on the tester to toggle the fault voltage between 25 V and 50 V The value you set will appear on the display and will be saved when you turn the tester off 27 Primary display and measurement units 28 Memory locations See page 37 for detailed information on using memory locations Low battery icon See Testing and Replacing the Batteries on page 41 for 29 additional information on batteries and power management 30 Appears when you press the Recall button and you are looking at stored data 31 Appears when you press the Memory button 32 Appears when you press the Test button Disappears when the test is completed 33 Appears when the instrument is overheated The Loop test and RCD functions are inhibited when the instrument is overheated Appears when an error occurs Testing is disabled See Error Codes on page 34 AME 16 for a listing and explanation of possible error codes 35 Appears wh
26. p mode is selected 4 Repeat Steps 4 through 8 from the preceding test A AWarning v The symbol e on the LCD indicates the high current loop mode any RCDs in the system will trip ensure there are no RCDs present Line Impedance Line impedance is source impedance measured between Line conductors or Line and Neutral This function allows the following tests Line to Neutral loop impedance Line to Line impedance in 3 phase systems e L PE loop measurement This is a way of making a high current 2 wire loop measurement It cannot be used on circuits protected by RCDs because it will cause them to trip Prospective Short Circuit Current PSC PSC is the current that can potentially flow if the phase conductor is shorted to the neutral conductor or another phase conductor The tester calculates the PSC current by dividing the measured mains voltage by the line impedance L N PSC Figure 14 Line Impedance Display To measure line im pedance e Z 1 Turn the rotary switch to the A pip position The LCD indicates that the high current loop mode is selected by displaying the Je symbol 2 Connect the red lead to the L red and the blue lead to the N blue Only the calibrated test lead which are in scope of supply must be used The resistance of the calibrated test leads is subtracted from the result automatically 3 Press F1 to select L N 13 A A Warning At this step be careful not to selec
27. r e Telaris Prolnstall 100 up to 399 Telaris Prolnstall 200 up to 1399 The information stored for each measurement consists of the test function and all user selectable test conditions Data for each measurement is assigned a data set number data subset number and a data id number Memory location fields are used as described below Field Description a Use the data set field a to indicate a location such as a room or electrical panel number r b gt Use the data subset field b for circuit number The data id number field c is the measurement number The measurement number automatically increments The measurement number can also be set to a previously used value to overwrite an existing measurement L 696 434 To enter Memory mode 1 Press the to enter Memory mode The display changes to a memory mode display In Memory mode the icon appears on the display The primary numeric display shows the data set number a 1 9999 The secondary numeric display shows the data subset number b 1 9999 The data id number c 1 9999 appears after you press F1 several times One of the memory locations a b or c will flash to indicate that you can change the number using the arrow keys v 2 To enable the data subset number to be changed press F1 The data subset number will now be flashing To enable the data sub number to be changed press F1 again The data set number wil
28. rating Ranges and Uncertainties per EN 61557 DISPLAY EN 61557 FUNCTION RANGE MEASUREMENT RANGE NOMINAL VALUES OPERATING ERROR 0 3 Q 2000 Q 4 0 VDC lt Ug lt 12 VDC Ro 0009 2000 10 3dgt Rio 2 00 2 In 2 200 mA 1 MQ 200 MQ 12 3dgt Un 100 250 500 1000 VDC Riso 0 00 M2 1000M2 299 MQ 1000 MO Iy 1 0 mA 15 5 dgt Z NO TRIP 0 5 Q 2000 Q 0 00 Q 2000 Q 1596 8 dgt Un 230 400 VAC Z f 50 60 Hz Z HI CURRENT 0 3 Q 200 Q lesc 0 A 10 0 kA 0 00 Q 2000 Q 10 5 dgt T 25 ms 2000 ms T 10 30 100 300 500 zi 0 0 ms 2000 ms 10 2 dgt 1000 mA IAN 3 mA 550 mA _ lan 3 mA 550 mA 109 2 dgt lan 10 30 100 300 500 mA 50 VAC 500 VAC Un 230 400 VAC Volts 0 0 VAC 500 VAC 3 3 dgt f 50 60 Hz Phase 1 2 3 10 Q 2000 Q Re 0 0 Q 2000 Q 10 3 dgt f 123 Hz 30 Visit www Amprobe com for Catalog Application notes Product specifications User manuals Amprobe www Amprobe com info amprobe com Everett WA 98203 Tel 877 AMPROBE 267 7623 Amprobe Europe Beha Amprobe In den Engematten 14 79286 Glottertal Germany Please Tel 49 0 7684 8009 0 Recycle
29. rotection device may influence measurements The displayed fault voltage relates to the rated residual current of the RCD Potential fields of other earthing installations may influence the measurement Note If the L and N terminals are reversed the tester will auto swap them internally and continue testing If the tester is configured for UK operation testing will halt and you will need to determine why the L and N are swapped L This condition is indicated by symbol ao Type A and type B RCDs do not have the 1000 mA option available To measure RCD tripping current 1 Turn the rotary switch to the lAN position 2 Press F1 to select the RCD current rating 10 30 100 300 or 500 mA 3 Press F2 to select the RCD test current waveform AC current to test type AC standard AC RCD and type A pulse DC sensitive RCD Half wave current to test type A pulse DC sensitive RCD s Delayed response to test S type AC time delayed AC RCD J s Delayed response to S type A time delayed pulse DC sensitive RCD D Smooth DC current to test type B RCD D s Delayed response to S type B time delayed smooth DC current RCD 4 Press F4 to select the test current phase 0 or 180 RCDs should be tested with both phase settings as their response time can vary significantly depending on the phase Note For RCD type B exp or S type B F s you must test with both phase settings all three test l
30. rror conditions are detected by the tester and are indicated with the A icon Err and an error number on the primary display See table below These error conditions disable testing and if necessary stop a running test Figure 6 Error Display Error Condition Self test Fails d Return the tester to a Amprobe Service Center Over temp 2 Wait while the tester cools down Fault Voltade Check the installation in particular the voltage 3 between N and PE Put the stakes deeper into the soil Tamp down the soil directly around the stakes Pour water around the stakes but not at the earth ground under test Excessive Probe Resistance Power On Options To select a power on option press and the function key simultaneously and then release the button Power on options are retained when the tester is turned OFF See Table below L n UK Mode Selected Automatic Lead Swapping Mode Selected Figure 7 Lead Swapping Modes Power on Options Line and Neutral Swap mode Two modes of operation are available You can configure the tester to operate in L n mode or L n n L mode see Figure 7 In L n mode the L and N phase conductors must NEVER be reversed This L is a requirement in some regions including the UK The gt icon appears on the display indicating that the system L and N conductors are swapped and testing is inhibited Investigate and rectify the cause of this
31. shorted to the protective earth conductor The tester calculates the PSC by dividing the measured mains voltage by the loop impedance The loop impedance function applies a test current that flows to earth If RCDs are present in the circuit they may trip To avoid tripping always use the ZI No Trip function on the rotary switch The no trip test applies a special test that prevents RCDs in the system from tripping If you are certain no RCDs are in the circuit you can use the ZI Hi Current function for a faster test Note If the L and N terminals are reversed the tester will auto swap them internally and continue testing If the tester is configured for UK operation testing will halt This condition L is indicated by symbol a To measure loop impedance no trip mode A Awarning To prevent tri pping RCDs in the circuit Always use the Z vorn position for loop measurements Preload conditions can cause the RCD to trip An RCD with a nominal fault current of 10 mA will tri p Note To do a Loop impedance test in a circuit with a 10 mA RCD we recommend a trip time RCD test Use a nominal test current of 10 mA and the factor x 2 for this test If the fault voltage is below 25 V or 50 V dependent on the local requirement the loop is good To calculate the loop impedance divide the fault voltage by 10 mA Loop impedance fault voltage x 100 el al 1 Turn the rotary switch to the Z vorne position 2 Connect all three leads to
32. splay 7 Reset the RCD 8 The tester reverses phases and repeats the 1x test The RCD should trip and the test results appear in the primary display 9 Reset the RCD 10 The tester restores the initial phase setting and supplies 5x the rated RCD current for up to 50 ms The RCD should trip and the test results appear in the primary display 11 Reset the RCD 12 The tester reverses phase and repeats the 5x test The RCD should trip and the test results appear in the primary display 13 Reset the RCD You can use the a arrow keys to review test results The first result shown is the last measurement taken the 5x current test Press the down arrow ke v to move backward to the first test at Vzx the rated current 14 Test results are in temporary memory If you want to store the test results press and proceed as described in Storing and Recalling Measurements on page 37 of this manual Note You must store each result separately after you select it with the arrow keys Measuring RCD Tripping Current 180 Figure 17 RCD Tripping Current Switch and Terminal Settings 16 This test measures the RCD tripping current by applying a test current and then gradually increasing the current until the RCD trips You can use the test leads or mains cord for this test A 3 wire connection is required for testing of RCD type B AN AN Warning Leakage currents in the circuit following the residual current p
33. stance or line L N resistance respectively Range 0 to 10 kA Resolution and Units Resolution Units le 1000 A 1A le 21000 A 0 1 kA Accuracy Determined by accuracy of loop resistance and mains voltage measurements RCD Testing RCD Types Tested RCD Type 6 Telaris Prolnstall 100 Telaris ProInstall 200 Aci Gr Y Y AC sl Y Y AH G Y Y A S v M Bll G Y A S V Note 1 AC Responds to ac 2 G General no delay 3 S Time delay 4 A Responds to pulsed signal 5 B Responds to smooth dc 6 RCD test inhibited for V gt 265 ac RCD tests permitted only if the selected current multiplied by earthing resistance is 50V 27 Test Signals RCD Type Test Signal Description AC sinusoidal The waveform is a sinewave starting at zero crossing polarity determined by phase selection 0 phase starts with low to high zero crossing 180 phase starts with high to low zero crossing The magnitude of the test current is lan x Multiplier for all tests A half wave The waveform is a half wave rectified sinewave starting at zero polarity determined by phase selection 0 phase starts with low to high zero crossing 180 phase starts with high to low zero crossing The magnitude of the test current is 2 0 x lan rms x Multiplier for all tests for lan 2 0 01A The magnitude of the test current is 1 4 x lan rms x Multip
34. t L PE because a high current loop test will take place Any RCDs in the system will trip if you proceed Note Connect the leads in a single phase test to the system live and neutral To measure line to line impedance in a 3 phase system connect the leads to 2 phases 4 Press and release est Wait for the test to complete The primary upper display shows the line impedance The secondary lower display shows the Prospective Short Circuit Current PSC Use the connection shown in Figure 15 when measuring in a 3 phase 500 V system L1 N L3 Blue Figure 15 Measuring in a 3 Phase System Measuring RCD Tripping Time UL 50 90 mA T ms STA xi U d l D g Figure 16 RCD Tripping Time Display Switch and Terminal Settings In this test a calibrated fault current is induced into the circuit causing the RCD to trip The meter measures and displays the time required for the RCD to trip You can perform this test with test leads or using the mains cord The test is performed with a live circuit You can also use the tester to perform the RCD tripping time test in Auto mode which makes it easier for one person to perform the test Note When measuring trip time for any type of RCD the tester first does a pretest to determine if the actual test will cause a fault voltage exceeding the limit 25 or 50 V To avoid having an inaccurate trip time for S type time delay RCDs a 30 second
35. the L PE and N red green and blue terminals of the tester Only the calibrated test lead which are in scope of supply must be used The resistance of the calibrated test leads is subtracted from the result automatically 3 Press F1 to select L PE The display shows the Z and e indicator 4 Connect all three leads to the L PE and N of the system under test or plug the mains cord into the socket under test Z Ui 50 L PE HE vac Figure 12 Display After Zeroing 4 Press and release est Wait for the test to complete The primary upper display shows the loop impedance The secondary lower display shows the prospective short current PSC in amps or kilo amps This test will take several seconds to complete If the mains is disconnected while the test is active the test automatically terminates Note Errors may occur due to preloading the circuit under test 12 To measure loop im pedance Hi current trip mode If no RCDs are present in the system under test you can use the high current Line Earth L PE loop impedance test 1 Turn the rotary switch to the Z4 position 2 Connect all three leads to the L E and N red green and blue terminals of the tester Only the calibrated test lead which are in scope of supply must be used The resistance of the calibrated test leads is subtracted from the result automatically Y 3 Press F1 to select L PE The s e appears to indicate that hi current tri
36. time delayed AC RCD J s Delayed response to S type A time delayed pulse DC sensitive RCD D Smooth DC current to test type B RCD D s Delayed response to S type B time delayed smooth DC current RCD 5 Press F4 to select the test current phase 0 or 180 RCDs should be tested with both phase settings as their response time can vary significantly depending on the phase Note For RCD type B exp or S type B F s you must test with both phase settings all three test leads are required 6 Press and release est Wait for the test to complete The primary upper display shows the trip time The secondary lower display shows the fault voltage related to the rated residual current 15 To measure RCD tripping time using Auto mode 1 Plug the tester into the outlet 2 Turn the rotary switch to the AT position 3 Press F1 to select the RCD current rating 10 30 or 100 mA Press F2 to select Auto mode 4 5 Press F3 to select the RCD test current waveform 6 Press and release Es The tester supplies Yzx the rated RCD current for 310 or 510 ms 2 seconds in the UK If the RCD trips the test terminates If the RCD does not trip the tester reverses phase and repeats the test The test terminates if the RCD Trips If the RCD does not trip the tester restores the initial phase setting and supplies 1x the rated RCD current The RCD should trip and the test results appear in the primary di
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