Gossen MetraWatt SECULIFE ST BASE 25, Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents Page Page
1 Safety Instructions ..............................................4
2 Applications ........................................................5
2.1 Intended Use / Use for Intended Purpose ......................5
2.2 Use for Other than Intended Purpose.............................6
2.3 Liability and Guarantee ..................................................6
2.4 Opening the Instrument / Repairs ..................................6
3 Documentation....................................................6
4 Getting Started....................................................7
5 Test Instrument ...................................................7
5.1 Scope of Delivery...........................................................7
5.2 Features ........................................................................7
5.3 Symbols on the Test Instrument ....................................7
5.4 Controls and Connections .............................................8
5.4.1 Front..............................................................................8
5.4.2 Sides .............................................................................8
5.5 Scope of Functions ............................................................9
5.6 Characteristic Values ..................................................10
5.7 Relevant Standards .....................................................13
6 Initial Startup .....................................................14
6.1 Connecting the Test Instrument to the Mains...............14
6.1.1 Automatic Recognition of Mains Connection Errors .....14
6.2 Connecting Test Probe P1 or P2 .................................15
6.3 International Use..........................................................15
7 Operation...........................................................16
7.1 Basic Test Instrument Operation..................................16
7.2 Entering Text and Numbers .........................................16
7.3 Entry via External USB Keyboard .................................17
7.4 Help Functions (HELP key)...........................................17
8 Test Instrument Settings ..................................18
8.1 System Parameters .....................................................18
8.2 Test Standards / Configuration of Integrated Test
Sequences ..................................................................20
8.2.1 Selecting the Standard Designation and Deactivating
Standards....................................................................20
8.2.2 Configuring Rotary Switch Positions ............................22
8.2.3 Selecting a Designation and Deactivating Standards in
Case of Update or Extension (enabling function) ..........22
8.3 Bluetooth
®
Interface (only with feature M01) ................23
9 Extensions (enabling functions/feature) ..........24
9.1 Viewing Available Extensions .......................................24
9.2 Purchasing Extensions.................................................24
9.3 Enabling Extensions at the Test Instrument..................24
10 Connecting and Configuring External
Devices ..............................................................25
10.1 Use of USB Storage Devices .......................................25
10.2 USB Keyboard.............................................................25
10.3 RFID ............................................................................25
10.4 Barcodes / QR Codes .................................................26
10.5 Thermal Printer for Reports ..........................................26
11 Inspector Management.................................... 29
11.1 Managing Inspectors................................................... 29
11.1.1 Adding an Inspector .................................................... 29
11.1.2 Editing or Deleting an Inspector................................... 29
11.2
User Rights: Additionally Available for Test Instruments
with SECUTEST DB COMFORT (Z853S or feature KD01) 29
12 Internal Database ............................................. 31
12.1 Test Structure Layout.................................................. 31
12.2 Creating, Editing, Deleting and Searching the Test
Structure ..................................................................... 33
12.2.1 Opening the Database ................................................ 33
12.2.2 Creating a Test Structure ............................................ 33
12.3
Display ........................................................................ 33
12.3.1 Switching Between 2 Tree Structure Views
(with SECUTEST ST PRO and SECULIFE ST BASE(25) or
with test instruments including SECUTEST DB+ – Z853R
or feature KB01)............................................................... 33
12.3.2 Displaying Measured Values from Saved Tests............ 33
12.3.3 Editing the Database ................................................... 33
12.3.4 Searching for Objects.................................................. 34
12.3.5 Clearing the Database ................................................. 34
12.4
QuickEdit Function – QEDIT (only with SECUTEST DB
COMFORT – Z853S or feature KD01) ......................... 37
13 Connecting the Device Under Test ................. 38
13.1 List of Possible DUT Connections
Depending on Measurement Type .............................. 38
13.2 Residual Current Monitoring ........................................ 39
13.3 Reference Voltage L-PE and Alternative Test Sequence ... 39
13.4 Manually Specifying the Connection Type for Single
Measurements ............................................................ 39
13.5 Manually Selecting a Connection Type / Protection
Class for Test Sequences............................................ 39
13.6 Special Conditions ...................................................... 39
13.7 2nd Test Probe (only with feature H01,
e.g. SECUTEST ST PRO) ............................................ 39
13.8 Connection Prompts ................................................... 40
13.9 Connection Tests Conducted by the Test Instrument .. 40
14 Important Basic Information on Tests and
Measurements.................................................. 41
14.1 Important Safety Information ....................................... 41
14.1.1 Switching Loads – Maximum Starting Current ............. 41
14.2
Measurement with DUT Connected to Line Voltage..................41
14.3 Measurement of Insulation Resistance and Equivalent Leakage
Current
(alternative leakage current measuring method) ........41
14.3.1 Measurements in IT Systems............................................ 41
14.4
Next Test Date ............................................................ 42
15 Single Measurements ...................................... 43
15.1 General ....................................................................... 43
15.2 Meaning of Icons in the User Interface ........................ 44
15.3 Displaying the Last Measured Values .......................... 44
15.4 Saving Single Measurements and Measurement Series44
15.4.1 Measuring Sequence with Pre-Selection of the Test
Object ......................................................................... 44
15.4.2 Measuring Sequence with Subsequent Entry of the
Test Object ................................................................. 44
15.4.3 Measurement Procedure with Entry of a New Test
Object at the End of the Test....................................... 45
15.4.4 Alternative: Transferring Measurement Data to the PC
(IZYTRONIQ – push-print) ........................................... 45
15.5 Abbreviations for Measuring Functions (overview)........ 45