Operating Instructions
METRALINE
RCD
CHECK
RCD Test Instrument
3-349-694-03
3/6.13
Page 1: ...Operating Instructions METRALINE RCDCHECK RCD Test Instrument 3 349 694 03 3 6 13 ...
Page 2: ... electrical voltage Warning concerning a source of danger attention observe documentation EC mark of conformity This instrument fulfills all require ments of applicable European directives Before using the instrument it must be assured that it is safe Do not use if Visible damage is apparent The battery compartment lid is missing The device has been stored under unfavorable conditions for a length...
Page 3: ...is enclosed in a compact housing with a pat ented means of retaining the test probes The high contrast four color OLED display assures excellent legi bility When performing measurements under unfavorable light conditions measuring point illumination can be switched on white LED at the front The RCD test instrument is capable of the following measure ments RCD disconnection time RCD breaking curren...
Page 4: ... the test probes The instrument is shutdown automatically if it has remained inactive for about 1 minute i e if no keys have been pressed and no voltage has been applied to the test probes dur ing this time 3 2 Instructions and Principles with Validity for All Measurements Setting Parameters The desired functions or parameters are selected with the FUNC I N TYPE and xI N keys see section 3 3 Measu...
Page 5: ...bes from the device under test during measurement Measurement results might oth erwise be distorted Influences on Measurement Results Current flowing via PE has an unfavorable influence on mea surement results or makes measurement entirely impossible due to for example consuming devices or capacitance between L and PE Consuming devices of this sort should therefore be removed prior to measurement ...
Page 6: ...EN 61009 and IEC 60364 4 41 standards An RCD may not trip at I N Select the TIME function by pressing the FUNC key The nominal value for residual current can be set with the I N key RCD type is selected with the TYPE key Select a multiplier with the help of the xI N key Figure 3 15 Example Settings for Time to Trip Measurement Connect the instrument to L and PE downstream from the RCD as shown in ...
Page 7: ...e to earth must be 190 V at 45 to 65 Hz dis played results are otherwise not reliable Querying the Firmware Version Before querying the firmware version disconnect both test probes from the device under test measuring circuit and switch the test instrument off Press and hold the FUNC key while switching the test instru ment on by pressing and holding the START key The firmware version appears at t...
Page 8: ...humidity 40 to 60 Device position any Ambient Conditions Operating Conditions Operating temperature 0 to 40 C Relative Humidity max 85 no condensation allowed Device position any Storage Conditions Temperature 10 to 70 C Relative Humidity max 90 at 10 to 40 C max 80 at 40 to 70 C Device position any Power Supply Batteries 4 ea AAA LR03 1 5 V alkaline or 1 2 V NIMH with at least 750 mAh Number of m...
Page 9: ...harger is con nected to the mains and to the charging socket see figure 2 1 Charging takes approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes integrated safety timer if the batteries have been fully depleted Safety Precautions Do not attempt to recharge alkaline batteries they may leak explode etc The test instrument may be severely damaged or destroyed as a result After initially charging new batteries and aft...
Page 10: ...ned deviations are used to correct display values during later use of the instrument We would be happy to perform DAkkS or factory calibration for you at our calibration laboratory Further information is available at our website www gossenmetrawatt com Company DAkkS Calibration Center or FAQs General Calibration Questions and Answers Recalibration of your instrument at regular intervals is essenti...
