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Continuity (R

) ..................................................................................................................... 26

Loop Tests (Z

) ........................................................................................................................ 26

RCD/FI Tests (

T, I

N) ........................................................................................................... 27

AC Voltage Measurement (V) ............................................................................................... 28

Continuity Testing (R

) ........................................................................................................ 28

Insulation Resistance Measurement (R

ISO

) ........................................................................... 28

No Trip and Hi Current Modes RCD/FI .................................................................................. 29

Prospective Short Circuit Current Test (PSC/I

)

Prospective Earth Fault Current (PEFC) ................................................................................ 29

RCD TESTING

...............................................................................................................30

RCD Types Tested ................................................................................................................... 30

Test Signals ............................................................................................................................. 30

RCD Types Tested (

T) .......................................................................................................... 30

Maximum Trip Time ............................................................................................................... 31

RCD/FI-Tripping Current Measurement/Ramp Test (I

N ) .................................................. 31

Phase Sequence Indication .................................................................................................... 31

MAINS WIRING TEST ...................................................................................................32

OPERATING RANGES AND UNCERTAINTIES PER EN 61557 .......................................32

Summary of Contents for ProInstall-75

Page 1: ...Multifunction Installation Tester ProInstall 75 User Manual ...

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Page 4: ...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 mo...

Page 5: ... Resistance 11 Measuring Continuity 12 Measuring Loop Line Impedance 12 Loop impedance line to protective earth L PE 13 Earth resistance testing by loop method 14 Line impedance 15 Measuring RCD Tripping Time 16 Measuring RCD Tripping Current 18 RCD Testing in IT Systems 20 Testing Phase Sequence 20 MAINTAINING THE TESTER 21 Cleaning 21 Testing and Replacing the Batteries 21 Testing the Fuse 22 DE...

Page 6: ...and Hi Current Modes RCD FI 29 Prospective Short Circuit Current Test PSC IK Prospective Earth Fault Current PEFC 29 RCD TESTING 30 RCD Types Tested 30 Test Signals 30 RCD Types Tested PT 30 Maximum Trip Time 31 RCD FI Tripping Current Measurement Ramp Test IPN 31 Phase Sequence Indication 31 MAINS WIRING TEST 32 OPERATING RANGES AND UNCERTAINTIES PER EN 61557 32 ...

Page 7: ... European Free Trade Association Conforms to relevant Australian standards Do not use in distribution systems with voltages higher than 550 V CAT III CAT IV CAT III Testers are designed to protect against transients in fixed equipment installations at the distribution level CAT IV Testers are designed to protect against transients from the primary supply level overhead or underground utility servi...

Page 8: ...ct with covers removed or the case open Hazardous voltage exposure is possible Do not apply more than the rated voltage between the terminals or between each terminal and earth ground 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 all probes test l...

Page 9: ...Adapter Statement of calibration Batteries Quick reference guide Carry strap for neck waist CD ROM User manual If any of the items are damaged or missing return the complete package to the place of purchase for an exchange OPERATING THE TESTER Using the Rotary Switch Use the rotary switch to select the type of test you want to perform Understanding the Pushbuttons Use the pushbuttons to control op...

Page 10: ...e tester will also shut off automatically if there is no activity for 10 minutes 7 Loop input select L N L PE Voltage input select L N L PE N PE Insulation test L N L PE N PE RCD current rating 10 30 100 300 500 1000 mA or VAR 8 RCD Current multiplier x1 2 x1 x5 AUTO 9 Select RCD Type AC sinusoidal Type AC Selective Type A half wave Type A Selective Battery test Loop No Trip RE IK 10 RCD test pola...

Page 11: ...nal indicator symbol with a dot in the center indicates the terminal is used for the selected function The terminals are L Line PE Protective Earth N Neutral 23 Indicates the selected rotary switch setting The measurement value in the primary display also corresponds to the switch setting Rotary switch settings are V Volts Insulation Continuity RCD trip time Loop no trip RCD trip current Loop hi c...

Page 12: ...e Short Circuit Calculated from measured voltage and impedance when reading line to neutral PEFC Prospective Earth Fault Current Calculated from voltage and loop impedance which is measured line to protective earth IK In combination with the PSC or PEFC symbol indicates a short circuit current RE Earth resistance 32 Secondary display and measurement units Some tests will return more than one resul...

Page 13: ...n 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 1 Error Display Error Condition Code Solution Self test Fails 1 Return the tester to your distributor or Beha Amprobe Over temp 2 Wait while the tester cools down Fault Voltage 4 Check the installation in particular the voltage between N and PE Excessi...

Page 14: ...This is a requirement in some regions including the UK The 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 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 s...

Page 15: ...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 until the reading settles Note Testing is inhib...

Page 16: ... green terminals for this test 3 Before making a continuity test use the Zero adapter to zero the test leads Press and hold until the ZERO 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 ...

Page 17: ...op measurements Preload conditions can cause the RCD to trip An RCD with a nominal fault current of 10 mA will trip 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 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 imp...

Page 18: ... 1 Turn the rotary switch to the position 2 Connect all three leads to the L PE and N red green and blue terminals of the tester 3 Press F1 to select L PE The appears to indicate that hi current trip mode is selected 4 Repeat Steps 4 through 8 from the preceding test Warning The symbol on the LCD indicates the high current loop mode any RCDs in the system will trip ensure there are no RCDs present...

Page 19: ...tor or another phase conductor The tester calculates the PSC current by dividing the measured mains voltage by the line impedance Figure 9 Line Impedance Display To measure line impedance 1 Turn the rotary switch to the position The LCD indicates that the high current loop mode is selected by displaying the symbol 2 Connect the red lead to the L red and the blue lead to the N blue terminals of the...

Page 20: ...ping Time Figure 11 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...

Page 21: ...ress F3 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 Delayed response to test S type AC time delayed AC RCD Delayed response to S type A time delayed pulse DC sensitive RCD 5 Press F4 to select the test current phase 0 or 180 RCDs should be tested with both phase settings...

Page 22: ...s 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 ...

Page 23: ...0 500 1000 mA you can use a custom setting with the VAR mode 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 Delayed response to test S type AC time delayed AC RCD Delayed response to S type A time delayed pulse DC sensitive RCD 4 Press F4 to select the test curre...

Page 24: ... performing RCD testing on IT electrical systems RCD Mains Supply PE L2 Green L L1 Red N L3 Blue Figure 13 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 Testing Phase Sequence Figure 14 Phase Sequence Display Switch and Terminal Settings Use the connection shown in Figure 15 for a ...

Page 25: ...display until you replace the batteries Warning To avoid false readings which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury replace the batteries as soon as the battery icon M 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...

Page 26: ... Figure 16 Replacing the Batteries Testing the Fuse A fuse test is performed each time you turn on the tester If leads are plugged into the L and PE terminals the fuse test is skipped If a blown fuse is detected testing is disabled FUSE appears on the primary display and the tester issues a warning beep You can also perform a manual check of the fuse To manually check the fuse 1 Turn the rotary sw...

Page 27: ...urrent sensitive RCDs Type A Phase Sequence Indicator Other Features Self test Illuminated Display Included Accessories Test lead set ProInstall TL UK LC38 AMP MFT mains test cord Alligator clips Test probe ProInstall TL KIT Remote test probe and probe tips ProInstall CC Soft case with carrying strap TL 75 Fused test probe red blue green with lantern spring cap and tip cover Zero Adapter Statement...

Page 28: ... 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 6 EN61557 7 EN61557 10 Pollution Degree 2 Maxi...

Page 29: ...0 V 1000 V Limit Value Maximum Display Value Limit Value Maximum Display Value Limit Value Maximum Display Value 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 3 2 2 4 2 2 4 2 2 4 3 3 5 3 3 5 3 3 5 4 4 6 4 4 6 4 4 6 5 5 7 5 5 7 5 5 7 6 6 8 6 6 8 6 6 8 7 7 9 7 7 9 7 7 9 8 9 0 8 9 0 8 9 0 9 10 1 9 10 1 9 10 1 10 11 2 10 11 2 10 11 2 20 22 2 20 22 2 20 22 2 30 33 2 30 33 2 30 33 2 40 44 2 40 44 2 40 44 2 50 55 2 50 55 2 50 55 2 60...

Page 30: ...0 23 4 3 38 4 3 62 0 40 0 32 0 40 0 28 5 4 23 5 4 52 0 50 0 41 0 50 0 37 6 5 08 6 5 42 0 60 0 50 0 60 0 45 7 5 93 7 6 32 0 70 0 59 0 70 0 54 8 6 78 8 7 22 0 80 0 68 0 80 0 62 9 7 63 9 8 12 0 90 0 77 0 90 0 71 10 8 48 10 9 02 1 00 0 86 1 00 0 79 20 16 98 20 18 02 1 10 0 95 1 10 0 88 30 25 3 30 27 2 1 20 1 04 1 20 0 96 40 33 8 40 36 2 1 30 1 13 1 30 1 05 50 42 3 50 45 2 1 40 1 22 1 40 1 13 60 50 8 6...

Page 31: ...splay Value 20 18 1 0 5 0 43 30 27 1 0 6 0 52 40 36 1 0 7 0 61 50 45 1 0 8 0 7 60 54 1 0 9 0 79 70 63 1 1 0 88 80 72 1 2 1 78 90 81 1 3 2 68 100 90 1 4 3 58 200 180 1 5 4 48 300 271 6 5 38 400 361 7 6 28 500 451 8 7 18 600 541 9 8 08 700 631 10 8 98 800 721 20 17 98 900 811 30 26 8 1000 901 40 35 8 2000 1801 50 44 8 60 53 8 70 62 8 80 71 8 90 80 8 100 89 8 200 179 8 300 268 400 358 500 448 ...

Page 32: ...btract up to 3 Ω of lead resistance Error message for 3 Ω Live Circuit Detection Inhibits test if terminal voltage 10 V ac detected prior to initiation of test Insulation Resistance Measurement RISO Test Voltages 250 500 1000 V Accuracy of Test Voltage at rated test current 10 0 Test Voltage Insulation Resistance Range Resolution Test Current Accuracy 250 V 10 kΩ to 20 MΩ 0 01 MΩ 1 mA 250 kΩ 1 5 3...

Page 33: ...ms Range Resolution Accuracy 1 20 Ω 0 01 Ω No Trip mode 3 6 digits Hi Current mode 2 4 digits 200 Ω 0 1 Ω No Trip mode 3 Hi Current mode 2 2000 Ω 1 Ω 6 2 Note 1 Valid for resistance of neutral circuit 20 Ω and up to a system phase angle of 30 Test leads must be zeroed before testing 2 Valid for mains voltage 200 V Prospective Short Circuit Current Test PSC IK Prospective Earth Fault Current PEFC C...

Page 34: ...ing The magnitude of the test current is IPn 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 IPn rms x Multiplier for all tests for IPn 0 01A The magnitude of the test c...

Page 35: ...n 40 ms AC G S A S X 5 Between 50 ms and 150 ms RCD FI Tripping Current Measurement Ramp Test IPN Current Range Step Size Measurement Range Measurement Accuracy Type G Type S 30 to 110 of RCD rated current 1 10 of IPN 300 ms step 500 ms step 5 Notes 1 30 to 150 for Type A IPN 10 mA 30 to 210 for Type A IPN 10 mA Specified trip current ranges EN 61008 1 50 to 100 for Type AC 35 to 140 for Type A 10...

Page 36: ... ac 50 V ac 500 V ac 2 2 dgt UN 230 400 V ac f 50 60 Hz RLO EN 61557 4 0 00 Ω 2000 Ω 0 2 Ω 2000 Ω 10 2 dgt 4 0 VDC UQ 24 VDC RLO 2 00 Ω IN 200 mA RISO EN 61557 2 0 00 MΩ 1000 MΩ 1 MΩ 200 MΩ 10 2 dgt 200 MΩ 1000 MΩ 15 2 dgt UN 250 500 1000 V dc IN 1 0 mA ZI EN 61557 3 ZI NO TRIP 0 00 Ω 2000 Ω 0 4 Ω 2000 Ω 15 6 dgt UN 230 400 Vac f 50 60 Hz IK 0 A 10 0 kA ZI HI CURRENT 0 00 Ω 2000 Ω 0 2 Ω 200 Ω 10 4...

Page 37: ...00 6 00 1 00 5 00 Influence Quantity Volts R LO EN 61557 4 R ISO EN 61557 2 Z I EN 61557 3 T EN 61557 6 I N EN 61557 6 E1 Position 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 E2 Supply Voltage 0 50 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 2 75 E3 Temperature 0 50 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 2 75 E4 Series Interferences Voltage E5 Resistance of the probes and auxiliary earth electrodes E6 2 System phase angle 1 00 E7 System frequency 2 50 E...

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