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Page 1: ...MT204 S Machinery Tester Users Manual GB ...

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Page 3: ...3 AMPROBE R MT 204 S Users Manual 2010 BEHA AMPROBE c ...

Page 4: ...cording to EN 60204 1 19 Earth bond resistance measurement RPE function 19 Loop impedance Prospective short circuit current measurement Zl IPSC function 20 Insulation resistance measurement RISO function 22 High voltage test HV function 24 Residual voltage Discharge time measurement URES tRES function 26 Explanation of linear and non linear mode 28 Residual voltage measurement Linear mode 28 Resid...

Page 5: ...ement 41 Fuse replacement mains fuse F1 42 Fuse replacement fuse F2 for RPE10A Zl RISO and HV functions 42 Fuse replacement fuse F3 for RPE0 2A function 43 Technical data 44 General data 44 Measurement functions 45 ...

Page 6: ...s offices do not have the right to extend the warranty on behalf of BEHA AMPROBE Service All instruments that are sent in for repair or calibration within or beyond the warranty period must contain the following data Name of the client name of the company address contact telephone number and a proof of purchase Please enclose also the test leads and a short description or a service form of the pro...

Page 7: ...t complies with the valid directives It complies with the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive WARNING The instruction manual contains information and references necessary for safe operation and maintenance of the instrument Prior to using the instrument the user is kindly requested to thoroughly read the instruction manual and comply with it in all sections Failure to read the instruction ...

Page 8: ...ement and discharge time Easy operation using the rotary switch and the START STOP button Automatic start and save function for earth bond resistance and loop impedance allow both hands measurements on measured objects that are difficult to access Data memory for approx 2000 measurement results Integrated interface USB 2 0 for transfer of measurement results to PC Separate interface USB 2 0 for co...

Page 9: ...omplying with EN 60204 1 Available accessories PC Software for creation of test reports es control prof USB Bar code reader USB Keyboard For leakage current measurement Current clamp AC50A measuring range 0 01 A 60 A Leakage current clamp with harmonic measurement CHB 5 measuring range 0 05 mA 50 A Transport and storage Please keep the original packaging for potential later transport e g for calib...

Page 10: ...e shield The instrument may only be used within the operating ranges as specified in the technical data section Only touch test leads and test probes at handle surface provided Never directly touch test probes The instrument may only be used in dry and clean environments Dirt and humidity reduce insulation resistance and may lead to electrical shocks in particular for high voltages Never use the i...

Page 11: ...h the unit under test during the test If need be additional measures must be taken e g cover made of insulating mats to protect the person performing the test against inadvertent contact with the unit under test Testing may commence only after all safety measures were taken To avoid any risk of use of high voltage test function HV by unauthorized or not properly instructed personnel the lock key m...

Page 12: ...s 10 Pilot lamp 1000 V red high voltage test active 11 Eyelet for fastening the holding cord of the device cover 12 Keyboard with 4 function keys SAVE RCL recall MENU EXIT 13 USB interface for PC USB1 14 Keyboard with four menu keys Function of these keys is adjusted to the actual function and can be seen in the bottom line of the LC Display 15 USB interface for USB barcode reader USB keyboard or ...

Page 13: ...13 Figure 1 Machine Test MT 204 S ...

Page 14: ...r display of measurement function limit value and parameters 2 Display of measurement value and unit 3 Menu keys line Menu display after pressing the MENU key 1 2 5 DATE OPERATOR LANGUAGE CONTRAST BACKLIGHT TESTER INFO MEMORY 4 3 Figure 3 LC Display main menu 1 Selected menu function 2 Other available menu functions 3 Menu key down 4 Menu key up 5 Menu key enter ...

Page 15: ... pay also attention to overvoltage category CAT IV 300 V CAT III 440 V Measurement function selector must be set to required position prior to connecting test probes to the unit under test Test leads must always be removed from the tested object before selecting a new function or another measurement range Be aware that during measurement of earth bond resistance contact resistances at the place of...

Page 16: ...on selector 5 to RPE position 2 Connect both test probes to each other If need use enclosed crocodile clips or measurement extensions 3 Start the measurement by pressing the START STOP button 7 Pilot lamp ON 8 indicates active measurement 4 Stop the measurement by pressing the START STOP button again 5 Press the COMP menu key 14 Displayed value is saved as a compensation value and turns to 0 00 In...

Page 17: ...etting display RPE MAN 0 2A L 0 51 C 0 51 Figure 5 Limit value setting In case test result comply with set limit value there are two short sound signals present after finishing the measurement In case of non compliance there is a corresponding warning symbol displayed accompanied with one longer sound signal after finishing the measurement The limit value is saved as a parameter of the measurement...

Page 18: ...T Im LIM C F COMP FUSE F2 F3 RPE MAN 0 2A L 2 60 AUT Im LIM C F COMP FUSE F2 12 5A RPE MAN 0 2A L 2 60 AUT Im LIM C F COMP FUSE F3 1A Figure 6 Display in case of blown fuse Automatic start and save function The Machinery Tester MT 204 S has an automatic start and save function for earth bond resistance and loop impedance measurements It can be used by pressing the F AUT menu key The measurement st...

Page 19: ...odile clips to the unit under test 5 Start the measurement by pressing the START STOP button 7 or select automatic start and save function by pressing the F AUT menu key 14 6 Pilot lamp ON 8 indicates active measurement 7 Read displayed result considering appropriate limit value 8 Stop the measurement by pressing the START STOP button again RPE MAN 10A L 0 51 AUT Im LIM C F 0 30 COMP 2 1 3 5 4 Fig...

Page 20: ... will be displayed If the value is within specified range the sign READY appears on the LC display 5 Start the measurement by pressing the START STOP button 7 or select automatic start and save function by pressing the F AUT menu key 14 6 Pilot lamp ON 8 indicates active measurement 7 Read the displayed result considering the appropriate limit value 8 For display of short circuit current press the...

Page 21: ... be executed quickly and accurately Potential motor protection switch or residual current device RCD can be triggered during the measurement because of high test current By setting the test current to LOW low test current is used and the motor protection switch or RCD will not be triggered during the measurement However the measurement takes more time and the measurement range as well as resolutio...

Page 22: ...the 1M menu key 4 Connect test probes or crocodile clips to the unit under test 5 Start the measurement by pressing the START STOP button 7 6 Pilot lamp ON 8 indicates active measurement 7 Read the displayed result considering the appropriate limit value 8 Stop the measurement by pressing the START STOP button again RISO 250V L 1 00M M U UISO LIM 0 05 1 4 3 2 U Figure 9 Measurement function RISO 1...

Page 23: ...ng displayed measurement result press the SAVE function key 12 twice for further instructions see the Memorizing example section Note Connect COM test lead to chassis if the object under test is grounded In case of reversed test leads measurement result may be affected by instrument s internal resistance of 10 M ...

Page 24: ...s hold only one probe in one hand Connecting one test terminal to the object under test and working with one probe or holding both probes in one hand is prohibited It is prohibited to touch the unit under test during the test If need be additional measures must be taken e g cover made of insulating mats to protect the person performing the test against inadvertent contact with the test object Test...

Page 25: ...ing the lock key If the Machinery Tester MT 204 S is in mean time switched off or disconnected from mains the sign HV LOCKED appears on the LC Display after pressing the START STOP button Measurement function selector has to be turned out of the HV position and in again HV 5mA 1000VAC V It 1094 1 2 Figure 10 Measurement function HV 1 Display of measurement function and parameters 2 It menu key for...

Page 26: ...r mode or section Residual voltage Non linear mode 1 Set the measurement function selector 5 to URES position 2 Use the F t F URES menu key 14 to select the measurement function Residual voltage or Discharge time 3 In Residual voltage function use the MODE menu key 14 to select measurement mode LIN or UNLIN and TIME menu key to select measuring time 1 s or 5 s 4 In Discharge time function use the ...

Page 27: ...tRES 1 Display of measurement function parameters and limit value 2 F t F U menu key for selection of measurement function Residual voltage or Discharge time 3 LIM menu key for selection of discharge time limit value 1 s or 5 s For saving displayed measurement result press the SAVE function key 12 twice for further instructions see the Memorizing example section If in linear mode the mains voltage...

Page 28: ... linear mode the MT 204 S detects automatically two standard system voltages 230 V Uin 230 V 10 400 V Uin 400 V 10 To include mains over voltage the measured residual voltage is calculated with reference to peak value of max possible mains over voltage i e Up 230 V 1 1 1 41 358 V standard system voltage 230 V Up 400 V 1 1 1 41 620 V standard system voltage 400 V If actual mains voltage differs fro...

Page 29: ...veral times to ensure the unit under test was tested under varying shut off conditions The highest measured value must be recorded Trigger conditions The instrument recognizes disconnection of mains voltage when one of the following two conditions occurs AC or DC input voltage If mean value of input voltage drops down with a slope of at least 25 V s mean value measured each period AC input voltage...

Page 30: ...key down 4 menu key up 5 menu key Enter General operation instructions Use the and menu keys to select wished menu function then confirm it by pressing the key Entered menu function may be aborted by pressing the EXIT function key 12 Inside selected submenu SAVE TO USB or CLEAR a storage address is to be selected by using the and menu keys By pressing the REN menu key entered names customer machin...

Page 31: ...on must be confirmed by pressing the menu key MEMORY PROPERTIES Display of the number of occupied and free memory locations CLEAR MEMORY PROPERTIES SAVE TO USB STICK Fig 16 LC Display menu MEMORY If in CLEAR menu the option TOTAL or individual customer or individual machine or individual location is selected all data under selected address will be erased Another security query takes place before f...

Page 32: ... of the operator After date confirmation the cursor is automatically placed to the last character of the operator s name Modify enter the name by using the and menu keys then confirm it by pressing the menu key 01 01 2009 OPERATOR SAMPLEMAN DATE Figure 17 LC Display menu DATE OPERATOR The date and operator are attached to each measurement result automatically after finishing the measurement ...

Page 33: ...sibilities ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN or Spanish language ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN SPANISH Figure 18 LC Display menu LANGUAGE CONTRAST menu Contrast of the LC Display can be adjusted by using the and menu keys 50 Figure 19 LC Display menu CONTRAST ...

Page 34: ...s BACKLIGHT ON OFF Figure 20 LC Display menu BACKLIGHT TESTER INFO menu The following instrument information can be read in this menu Model Serial number Catalogue number Firmware version and Hardware version MODEL SER NO CAT NO FW VER HW VER MT204 S XXXXXXXX 9085 1 XX 1 XX Figure 21 LC Display menu TESTER INFO ...

Page 35: ...O 001 NO 002 NO 003 NO 004 NO 005 NO 999 Location 1 RPE 10A ZLOOP URES RISO 500V HV RPE 0 2A RLOOP tRES RISO 250V RPE 10A URES RISO 500V HV HV Location 2 Location 3 Machine 1 Machine 2 Machine 3 Customer 1 Figure 22 Storage structure CUS Customer max 17 characters MAC Machine max 17 characters LOC Location max 17 characters NO Measurement no of the test within address Location max 3 fig The date a...

Page 36: ...e are available When selecting the No field measurement number numeric figures 001 up to 999 are available The number is automatically increased by 1 for any next measurement to be saved The measurement number No can be manually listed forward and backward It is also possible to overwrite already saved measurement result Default value for new names clients machine and location is XXXX Memorizing e...

Page 37: ... the and menu keys If wished location name is not entered yet then setup a new location by using menu key offered default name is XXXX Press the REN menu key and delete default name XXXX by using the menu key 10 Enter a new location name for example LOC001 by using the and menu keys Confirm entry by pressing the key 11 Press the SAVE function key again to store the measurement result memorizing is...

Page 38: ... the next storage level NO measurement number by using the menu key Select wished measurement number by using the and menu keys 6 Press the RCL function key 12 again to recall stored measurement result Now it is possible to browse among all measurement numbers under selected storage address by using the and menu keys CUS MAC LOC NO MAC 002 LOC 99 021 CUS 001 RPE R Figure 24 Recall address Individu...

Page 39: ...SB keyboard Function MT 204 S F1 F2 F3 F4 Menu keys 1 to 4 14 F5 F6 F7 F8 Function keys SAVE RCL MENU EXIT 12 Esc Function key EXIT 12 ENTER Menu key 14 Menu keys 14 Menu keys 14 A B C Z Entry of storage address 0 1 2 9 Entry of storage address _ Entry of storage address special symbols Space Entry of storage address space Pos 1 Home Moves cursor to start position when entering memory address Ende...

Page 40: ...ne and location in order to do the job quickly and simply Connect the USB barcode reader to USB2 connector three sound signals follow after plugging it as a confirmation of USB device recognition Connect the barcode reader to USB2 connector Storage address level customer machine or location must be selected first by using the menu key then scan can be done ...

Page 41: ...letely dried up Calibration interval We suggest a calibration interval of one year If the instrument is used very often or if it is used under tough conditions we recommend shorter intervals If the instrument is rarely used the calibration interval can be extended on to 3 years Fuse replacement If due to overload or improper operation a fuse blows it is necessary to obey the following notes for re...

Page 42: ...ew one T 1 A 250 V 5 20 mm 3 Close the fuse holder again Fuse replacement fuse F2 for RPE10A ZI RISO and HV functions Internal fuse F2 FF 12 5 A 500 V 6 3 32 mm has blown if Text FUSE F2 12 5A appears on the LC Display in RPE10A RISO or HV function Measurement values in ZI function are very low ZI lower than 0 05 or IPSC higher than 4 6 kA Check the fuse also if FUSE F2 F3 appears on the LC Displa...

Page 43: ...he LC Display in RPE0 2A or RPE10A function To replace the fuse proceed as follows 1 Unlock corresponding fuse holder 4 by using an appropriate screwdriver 2 Remove the defective fuse and replace it with a new one FF 1 0 A 500 V 6 3 32 mm 3 Lock the fuse holder again If any fuse blows several times for example in case of operating error the instrument must be sent in to the service department in o...

Page 44: ... range Storage temperature range 10 C 50 C Allowed humidity range 10 85 relative humidity without condensation Height above sea level up to 2000 m Mains power supply 230 V 10 50 Hz Max power consumption 230 VA Installed fuses Mains fuse F1 T1 A 250 V 5x20 mm For functions RPE 10A RISO HV F2 FF12 5 A 500 V 6 3x32 mm RPE 0 2A F3 FF1 A 500 V 6 3x32 mm Constructed according to EN 61010 1 EN 61557 part...

Page 45: ...0 Display range 0 00 10 00 Resolution 0 01 Accuracy 3 rdg 2 digits Test current 0 2 A AC Test voltage open circuit approx 5 5 V AC floating Measurement principle Two wire connection Test lead compensation Up to 5 00 by pressing the COMP key Protection against ext voltage Fuse F3 Loop impedance Prospective short circuit current Zl IPSC 20A Measurement range Zl 0 12 20 00 Display range ZI 0 00 20 00...

Page 46: ...pedance Measurement range 10 440 V 50 Hz Display range 10 440 V Resolution 1 V Accuracy 2 rdg 2 digits Insulation resistance RISO Measurement range 0 12 19 99 20 0 100 0 M Display range 0 00 19 99 20 0 100 0 M Resolution 0 01 M 0 1 M Accuracy 3 rdg 3 digits 0 00 50 0 M 6 rdg 3 digits 50 1 100 0 M Test voltage UN 500 V DC or adjustable 250 500 V DC in 10 V steps Test voltage tolerance 0 25 Test cur...

Page 47: ...nge URES 10 622 DC oder ACp Accuracy URES general 2 rdg 2 V Accuracy LIN mode AC input 0 V 15 V Measurement range tRES 0 8 300 0 s Display range tRES 0 0 300 0 s Accuracy tRES 2 rdg 2 digits Measurement trigger Automatic see the chapter Trigger conditions Input resistance 20 M Measurement time limit value Selectable 1s or 5s Residual voltage limit value 60 V DC Tolerance URES 0 V 6 V Subject to te...

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