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Operating Manual

for 

TG Basic 2 / TG Basic 2+

Appliance Tester

DIN VDE 0701/0702

ÖVE 8701 - 1 - 2

Gilgen, Müller & Weigert (GMW) GmbH & Co. KG   

 

Am Farrnbach 4A  . 

       90556 

Cadolzburg

Tel: +49 (0) 9103 7129-0

Fax: +49 (0) 9103 7129-205/207

Summary of Contents for TG Basic 2

Page 1: ...rating Manual for TG Basic 2 TG Basic 2 Appliance Tester DIN VDE 0701 0702 ÖVE 8701 1 2 Gilgen Müller Weigert GMW GmbH Co KG Am Farrnbach 4A 90556 Cadolzburg Tel 49 0 9103 7129 0 Fax 49 0 9103 7129 205 207 ...

Page 2: ...D MEDIUM VOLTAGE CURRENT CONVERTER ENERGY MANAGEMENT ANALOGUE DISPLAY UNITS DIGITAL PANEL MOUNTED MEASURING INSTRUMENTS PRINTERS SH U N TS SWITCH CABINET COMPONENTS PO TEN TIO M E TERS LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHGEARS APPLIANCE TESTER MEASURING TRANSDUCERS ...

Page 3: ... for incorrect information and the consequences thereof This operating manual must be read carefully and fully before using the test device Warning notices and warning signs are intended to warn in particular against risks or hazards Warning notices and warning signs in the operating manual on the test device and accessories must be heeded in particular e g General warning hazardous situation Foll...

Page 4: ...ic 2 only 5 Function description 5 1 Power supply 5 2 Memory 6 Testing the electrical connection 6 2 Single phase connection 8 4 Individual measurements 8 5 Function test 8 6 Inspecting the inscriptions 8 7 Documenting the test 7 Commissioning the test device 7 1 Performing a visual inspection 7 3 Starting the test 7 2 Supplying the test device with mains voltage 1 General safety and warning notic...

Page 5: ...ects with the extension cable adapter 9 10 Substitute leakage current measurement LN PE 9 13 Voltage measurement 9 14 Differential current measurement on test objects with shockproof plugs 9 17 Wiring test in the Test Master app only 10 Error message troubleshooting 10 1 The display is off 10 2 Touch current measurement shows 0 000 mA 10 4 Differential current measurement shows F 10 3 Touch curren...

Page 6: ... The user tester must have been instructed by a specialist in conducting and evaluating the test TRBS 1203 stipulates the precise requirements that must be met for this The test device must be used for the intended purpose to ensure the safety of the tester test device and test object Heed the warnings on the test device and the mains adapter cables The he device must only be operated on a 230 V A...

Page 7: ...ufacturer Measurements may only be performed on protective earth conductor resistances and touch currents under certain circumstances and in compliance with the corresponding hazard warnings Note that the test objects may carry high voltages e g from charged capacitive circuits Do not connect the test object to the test socket until the mains connection is technically safe WARNING When connecting ...

Page 8: ...ING HEED documentation The device must not be disposed of with domestic waste European conformity marking Maximum permissible voltage and measurement category between the connections and the earth 300 V CAT II 1 2 Meaning of symbols in the operating manual WARNING Warning Voltage Note ...

Page 9: ... 1 2 3 Scope of delivery 1 TG basic 2 or TG basic 2 test device 1 red measuring line 2m 1 black measuring line 2m 1 mains connection cable shockproof plug Neutrik powerCon blue 1 5m Test cable shockproof non heating appliance plug TG basic 2 Test cable shockproof 4mm safety plug A1 TG basic 2 Test cable non heating appliance plug 4mm safety plug A2 TG basic 2 1 soft pouch Quick guide Factory calib...

Page 10: ...www g mw de 10 4 Connections operating and display elements 1 4 3 2 6 11 13 10 9 14 15 7 5 Bild 2 16 8 12 ...

Page 11: ...ol lamp indicates mains voltage at the shockproof test socket 12 Finger contact LED 13 Finger contact 14 USB Typ C connection for communication for TG Basic 2 only 15 Connection for a clip on ammeter for TG Basic 2 only 16 Test socket 4 1 Mains connection Neutrik powerCON blue 1 Mains connection of the test device The test device must only be operated on a 230 V AC 10 40 60 Hz grid fused with max ...

Page 12: ...ormation user interface help texts and measurement results Measurement functions threshold values measurement values and units are shown in plain text For displaying the menu and measurement values in single mode In remote mode the display shows only Remote mode 4 10 Adjustment buttons 8 All measurements can be operated simply and conveniently using the arrow key controls Bluetooth symbol without ...

Page 13: ...ormation is displayed via finger contact LED 4 15 Clip on ammeter connection TG Basic 2 only 15 Connection of a TGSZ 40 differential clip on ammeter to measure phase currents and differential currents 4 16 USB Typ C 16 interface for TG Basic 2 only Connection of a USB C connector for service mode only 5 Functionality description 5 1 Power supply The device is supplied with power via the mains 230V...

Page 14: ... phase control lamp when the relay is activated Measurements of voltage phase to N display 1 bis 260 V AC Note First check whether the protective earth conductor is connected by touching the finger contact If the red LED flashes the protective earth conductor is not connected PE 30V appears on the display if the protective earth conductor connection is not OK The device also emits a short audible ...

Page 15: ...he protective earth conductor 7 Commissioning the test device 7 1 Performing a visual inspection See the safety instructions in Section 1 Visually inspect the mains connection test device and measurement accessories Heed warnings on the test device mains adapter cable and measurement accessories 7 2 Supplying the test device with mains voltage The test device is supplied via the mains connection o...

Page 16: ...pletely discharged The maximum discharge period is 5 hours The maximum charge period is 10 hours The device must be supplied with power at all times during the discharging and charging process When the device has been charged 20 times without previously discharging it fully a message appears prompting you to discharge the battery Display of the charging state Charge is shown on the display when th...

Page 17: ...nce measurement must have been completed successfully before a protective earth conductor current measurement is performed on appliances with protection class I An insulation resistance measurement at 500 V DC must be successfully completed before performing a touch current measurement on appliances with protection class II or III except IT equipment External connection points from protective extr...

Page 18: ...or disconnected from the mains under load always deactivate beforehand Plugs and sockets or appliance connectors for appliances with a rated current of no more than 16 A do not require a mains isolator 8 3 Visual inspection The appliances are always subject to a visual inspection for externally visible defects and where possible for suitability for the place of installation Damage to the housing E...

Page 19: ...age current measurement with an idle voltage of approx 95V AC max 2 5 mA LN PE Measurement of substitute leakage currents when an alternating current is applied between the active conductor and the protective earth conductor LN probe Measurement of substitute leakage currents when an alternating current is applied between the active conductor and the red probe connection Probe probe Measurement of...

Page 20: ...tion must be checked and where necessary renewed or supplemented in suitable form 8 7 Documenting the test Tests must be documented when they are passed If an appliance proves to be unsafe this should be clearly indicated on the appliance and the operator must be informed in writing test report list of defects The measurement values and any changes must be documented Attachment of a test seal e g ...

Page 21: ... is recommended after every probe replacement or deactivation Choose RSL calibration under RPE Use the red probe to contact a protective earth conductor contact in the shockproof test socket wait for a stable value and press Enter to finish The measured value is saved until the next restart 1 The TG Basic 2 testers do not always need to be supplied with mains voltage Certain tests can be carried o...

Page 22: ...uctor measurements of alternating current test objects PE conductor measurement Sample the housing parts with the PE conductor probe and move the connection cable Select Plug under RPE measurement for individual measurements on the appliance ...

Page 23: ...sured via the test device mains connection the installation in the system and the test object mains connection That is why the limit value is higher than for direct measurement 9 4 Protective earth conductor resistance measurement of extension cables In extension cables and power strips the presence of the PE conductor must be proven at every shock proof socket Set the automatic test sequence Exte...

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Page 25: ...st device Connect the test object to the extension adapter and sample the PE housing parts 9 5 Protective earth conductor resistance measurement e g three phase current test objects with two measuring lines Select Probe Probe under RPE measurement for individual measurements on the appliance Insert the measuring line in the black socket of the test device and connect it to the PE conductor connect...

Page 26: ...RPE measurement for individual measurements on the appliance Measuring touchable parts that are not connected to PE Sample these parts with the probe For moving parts such as those in a drill sample the chuck in the rotating operating condition ideally with the optional brush probe ...

Page 27: ...PE Active or individual test Insulation resistance LN PE For individual measurements on the appliance select LN PE under RISO measurement Check the preset parameters heat el YES NO correct test voltage 250 V 500 V if necessary Insert the test object in the test socket The measurement is made when no voltage is present ...

Page 28: ...er app or individual test Insulation resistance LN PE For individual measurements on the appliance select LN PE under insulation test Insert the extension cable adapter into the test device Connect the test object to the extension adapter Active conductors L1 L2 L3 and N are jumpered electronically in the VLCEE 16 32 A adapter and checked for insulation against PE Switch on the test object ...

Page 29: ...itching elements that switch all poles as this measurement does not test the underlying current circuits Also any leakage currents caused by inverters cannot be measured As a result active testing should generally be preferred to this measurement Automatic test sequence in Omni Remote Protection class I passive For individual measurements on the appliance select LN PE under Substitute leakage curr...

Page 30: ... between LN and touchable parts insulated from PE including SELV parts e g the secondary side of power adaptors 9 12 Substitute leakage current measurement probe probe Connect the measuring device as shown in the diagram The substitute leakage current is measured between the probe and GND There is no limit value for this measurement so the LED does not display anything ...

Page 31: ...ctive or individual measurement For individual measurements on the appliance under Voltage measurement The Voltage measurement Caution The mains voltage is switched on at the shockproof test socket As soon as there is mains voltage at the test socket the LED on the high voltage display lights up in red 1 Mains voltage is required not possible in battery mode ...

Page 32: ...st object in the test socket Automatic test sequence in the Test Master app1 and Protection class I with PE active or individual test Diff touch current function test For individual measurements on the appliance select Socket function test under Function test The test object is supplied via the test device during the test Attention Mains voltage 230 V ...

Page 33: ...e plug of the TG Basic 2 The limit value should be between 0 17 0 28 MOhm If the value measured is below the limit there is probably a wiring error Cannot be measured via individual measurements on the appliance 9 15 Clip on ammeter function test TG Basic 2 only Connect the TGSZ 40 clip on ammeter to test device TG Basic 2 at the clip on ammeter connection 15 This cannot be implemented via an auto...

Page 34: ... 5 mA 10 4 Differential current measurement shows F The device determines the limit value of the differential current based on the total heat output There is a limit value of 1 mA kW total heat output Check the total heat output of the test object rating plate If the performance specifications of the test device and rating plate of the test object are identical the insulation properties of the tes...

Page 35: ...ange 0 00 mA 20 00 mA Filter characteristics per DIN VDE 0404 for correct evaluation of the harmonics Clip on ammeter connection Measurement of phase currents to 40 A AC and differential current measurement to 40mA AC Touch current Measuring range 0 000 mA 4 000 mA Voltage measurement probe probe Measuring range 0 0 V 440 V AC DC Current 0 00 A 20 A Total power 0 W 4 000 W Total power 0 W 4 000 W ...

Page 36: ...and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2012 19 EU is intended to avoid electrical and electronic equipment waste and reduction of such waste via re use recycling and other forms of use REACH Directive EC No 1907 2006 on registration evaluation approval and restriction of chemicals Please contact our service department for details on acceptance of returned old appliances 14 Service information 14 ...

Page 37: ...o the device made without express permission of the manufacturer After interventions in the device that were not made by persons approved by the manufacturer for this purpose After adaptations of the device to specific applications for which the device is not intended or not mentioned in the operating manual In the event of impacts falls chemical or water damage 16 Test Master App The Test Master ...

Page 38: ...H plug On request Non heating appliance connection line 0 6 m For extension and RCD test TG Basic 2 only On request Three phase adapter VLCEE 16 A 7920019030 Three phase adapter VLCEE 32 A 7920019040 Three phaseadapterset 16Awithclip onammeter consistingof VLCEE 16A TCEE 16A und TGSZ 40 7920019180 Three phaseadapterset 32Awithclip onammeter consistingof VLCEE 32A TCEE 32A und TGSZ 40 7920019190 17...

Page 39: ...or a standard differential clip on ammeter TGSZ 40 On request Adapter for testing extension cables for TG Basic 2 only 7920018680 Adapter for testing non heating appliance cables for TG Basic 2 only Software Omni Remote database software 7920019130 8 tablet Incl cover and Test Master app 7920019005 ...

Page 40: ... on conclusion of a contract No contractual regulatory content in particular any restriction of the rights of the contractual partner in respect of liability or warranty law can be derived from this information Gilgen Müller Weigert GMW GmbH Co KG Gilgen Müller Weigert GMW GmbH Co KG Am Farrnbach 4A 90556 Cadolzburg Germany Tel 49 0 9103 7129 0 Fax 49 0 9103 7129 205 207 E Mail info g mw de Intern...

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