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INSTALLATION
3.1
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
When you receive your MICROVIP3 PLUS, check that the kit is complete and that the instrument has not been
damaged in transit.
Refer to ELCONTROL ENERGY service network for any repair or replacement.
3.1.1
KIT CONTENTS
The instrument comes in a practical impact resistant case and with a number of accessories. The complete kit should
comprise:
1 MICROVIP3 PLUS instrument case
1 MICROVIP3 PLUS
1 power cable
1 set of voltage measuring cables
3 1000A/1Vrms AC clamp meters with cables
2 5X20 T 80 mA fuse (230VAC
±
10% power); T160 mA (110VAC
±
10% power)
1 spare printer ribbon cartridge
1 spare printer paper roll
1 shoulder strap
1 instruction manual
1 guarantee certificate
1 calibration certificate
check that the kit is complete before starting to install the instrument.
3.2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.2.1
GROUNDING
The MICROVIP3 PLUS instrument can be powered from the mains using the cable provided or from the internal
battery. When using the instrument under mains power, always connect up the power cable before making in measuring
connections, and make sure that the mains cable is plugged in to a grounded power socket.
Only use extension mains cables with suitable ground connections.
Use the internal battery only for shorter periods of operation.
3.2.2
POWER REQUIREMENTS
The instrument can operate from mains power of 230VAC
±
10% 50/60 Hz (a special version is available for use with
110VAC
±
10% 50/60 Hz).
3.2.3
MAINS POWER FUSE
With 230 VAC
±
10% mains power only use 80 mA 250 V type T fuses of size 5X20.
With 110 VAC
±
10%mains power only use 160 mA 250 V type T fuses of size 5X20.
Always disconnect the instrument from the mains before replacing a fuse.
To replace a fuse, simply unscrew the fuse holder on the rear panel.
Make sure that replacement fuses are of the same type and rating as the one removed.
Do not use the instrument with repaired or short-circuited fuses.
