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GETEST

Instructions Manual

 

4.- OPERATION

        

4�1�- DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE

Voltage 

terminals

Current injection 

terminals

LED Power

LED Link

Safety key

Main switch

Power supply 

connector

Resistance switch

Figure 3: Device description�

Table 4: GETEST LEDs�

LED

Description

POWER

Indicates that the device is powered.

LINK

Indicates that the device has been wirelessly connected to the 

Getest

 application on the Smartphone.

Table 5: GETEST switch�

Switch

Description

Resistance 

switch

Button to change the resistance from 1KΩ to 2kΩ. 

The switch will turn on when the 2 kΩ resistor is selected.

Summary of Contents for GETEST MPC-5

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Step and contact voltage meter GETEST M98224701 03 20A...

Page 2: ...2 GETEST Instructions Manual...

Page 3: ...ly prior to connecting the unit Follow all installation and maintenance in structions throughout the unit s working life Pay special attention to the installation standards of the National Electrical...

Page 4: ...LATION 9 3 1 PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS 9 3 2 INSTALLATION 10 4 OPERATION 11 4 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE 11 4 2 DESCRIPTION OF THE Getest APP 12 4 3 START UP 12 4 4 TEST TYPES 16 4 4 1 CONNECTION O...

Page 5: ...BOLS Table 2 Symbols Symbol Description In accordance with the relevant European directive In accordance with the direct CMiM In accordance with the direct UKCA UK Conformity Assessed Device compliant...

Page 6: ...ruction manual If you notice any reception issue immediately contact the carrier and or CIRCUTOR after sales service 1 2 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING Transportation loading and unloading and handling o...

Page 7: ...h to support at least parts of that depth The forklift blades must be flat and rest firmly on the base The device must be raised supporting the blades below the profile that supports the device Figure...

Page 8: ...iding up to 50 A for a maximum earth resistance of 10 The device roughly calculates the resistance of the ground to be tested The device features 1 smartphone to configure and perform all the measurem...

Page 9: ...ance companies This device can generate voltage levels that are harmful to the human body and may even be deadly It has built in protection elements that reduce the risk of electric shock to a minimum...

Page 10: ...ors it is recommended that the section of the power cables be as large as possible and of the shortest possible length to reduce voltage losses which will affect the maximum capacity of the device By...

Page 11: ...evice Read all warnings carefully before handling and using the electrodes For use by authorised or specialised personnel only Inspect the electrodes before each measurement and do not use them if the...

Page 12: ...tance switch Figure 3 Device description Table 4 GETEST LEDs LED Description POWER Indicates that the device is powered LINK Indicates that the device has been wirelessly connected to the Getest appli...

Page 13: ...nect the measurement cables and the current injection cables according to the test to be performed See 4 4 TEST TYPES 2 Connect the power supply cable The device is designed to work at 230 V 50 60 Hz...

Page 14: ...to be injected 8 Select the type of test in the Mode tab The device features 3 types of tests Step Voltage Contact Voltage and Ground Resistance 9 For standard testing on Step Voltage and Contact Volt...

Page 15: ...rratics 10 00 00 0 2 1800 2 2 2 00 00 1800 00 00 00 00 2 1800 2 2 2 00 voltage at 180 C 00 1800 00 00 00 00 2 1800 2 2 2 00 erratic voltage Note Erratic voltages are automatically measured alerting th...

Page 16: ...n the unlikely failure of software hardware these two devices allow to avoid the current injection 11 Once the test is completed on the Results screen of the application all the results can be consult...

Page 17: ...ware ground connection details A good auxiliary ground must be sought out or built since it will be the one that will determine if the device can inject the test current Taking into account that the o...

Page 18: ...aces where dangerous voltages may appear in the event of a ground fault in the installation To carry out the measurements it is necessary to follow the following steps 1 Connect the current injection...

Page 19: ...this manual are minimum distances which will have to be increased depending on the sizing of the transformation centre or substation 4 Ensure the electrodes are stable Despite featuring a non slip de...

Page 20: ...is necessary to follow the following steps 1 Connect the current injection cables as shown in section 4 4 1 CONNECTION OF THE HARDWARE GROUND AND AUXILIARY GROUND 2 The measurement electrodes GTEST P...

Page 21: ...e they are stable before using them 5 Stand on the electrodes stepping inside the marked surface Figure 15 Figure 15 Stand on the electrodes Always wear non conducting safety footwear when using the e...

Page 22: ...steps 1 Connect the current injection cables as shown in section 4 4 1 CONNECTION OF THE HARDWARE GROUND AND AUXILIARY GROUND 2 At an intermediate distance between the auxiliary ground connection and...

Page 23: ...the values to the desired current applying the highest current it is capable of being reached Connect the device to a mains sock et connected to an installation with less impedance or to a generator w...

Page 24: ...T application will extrapolate the values by applying a current less than the desired one Connect the GETEST to a mains socket con nected to an installation with less imped ance or to a generator with...

Page 25: ...Scales 08 30 70 105 280 V 0 1 V Scale 700 V 0 5 V Current measurement Type True effective value Maximum current 100 A Scales 10 100 A Self adjusting Input impedance 0 1 Resolution Scale 10 A 0 01 A S...

Page 26: ...get maximum performance since peaks of up to 130 A for 20 ms can appear when maximum power is requested Wiring with a section of 2 5mm2 or greater is recommended to maintain low resistance in the wiri...

Page 27: ...res Connection Banana type 4 mm Dimensions Figure 18 Packaging 690 x 210 x 85 mm Weight 2 2 kg Couple Enclosure Stainless steel and EPDM Standard Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measu...

Page 28: ...erived from a possible failure improper installation or improper usage of the unit Consequently this guarantee does not apply to failures occurring in the following cases Overvoltages and or electrica...

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