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Fault localization and trouble shooting

Measurement 

Item

Normal 

measurement 

result

Fault 

measurement 

result

Possible 

cause

Trouble

shooting

Check the 
circuit and 

Install the 

GFCI 

according 

to the 

manufacture 

requirement 

and r

elevant 

standard 

The GFCI 

is 

installed 

improperly

Fail to be 

triggered 

within 

the 

specified time 

GFCI 

is 

triggered 

within 

the 

specified 

time 

GFCI test

GFCI goes 

wrong 

Repair or 

replace GFCI

Fail to 

be triggered 

(Invalid test)

General technical index

Display: LCD
Overload: “OL” or “>”
Low battery voltage: “      ”
Time for auto power-off: Power off when the keys 
aren't pressed for 30 minutes. 
Humidity: <80% Relative humidity (0°C~50°C)
Storage temperature: 0°C~50°C <80% 
                                      Relative humidity
Physical dimension: 193mm (L)×78mm(W)×38mm(D)
Power source: Six AAA batteries
Weight: 295g (including batteries)

Accuracy index

Accuracy: ±(% r words), one-year guarantee. 
Reference conditions: 
Ambient temperature: 18°C-28°C 
Relative humidity: no more than 80%

AC conversion is measured with true RMS

Measurement item

Range

Resolution

Accuracy 

Phase voltage

85.0-265.0V

Resolution

±(1.0%+ 0.2V)

Peak voltage

Frequency

Voltage drop

Load voltage

Voltage to earth 

of zero line

Impedance for 

live line, zero line 

and earth line

RCD triggering time

RCD 

triggering current

GFCI triggering time

GFCI 

triggering current

121.0-374.0V

45.0~65.0Hz

0.1%~99.9%

10.0~265.0V

0.0~10.0V

0.00~

3.00Ω

1ms~6.500s

30mA~37mA

1ms~6.500s

6mA~9mA

>

3.00Ω

0.1V

0.1V

0.1Hz

0.1%

0.1V

0.01Ω

1ms

0.1mA

1ms

0.1mA

±(1.0%+ 0.2V)

±(1.0%+ 0.2Hz)

±(2.5%+ 0.2%)

±(2.5%+ 0.2V)

±(2.5%+ 0.2V)

±(2.5%+ 0.02

Ω

)

No ensure the accuracy

±(1.0%+ 2ms)

±(1.0%+ 0.2mA)

±(1.0%+ 2ms)

±(1.0%+ 0.2mA)

Summary of Contents for ms5908

Page 1: ...TEST mA VA ms Hz VA ms AC L N L E N E Peak Z L Z N Z E ASCC 12 A 15 A 20 A HOLD N E L V Vd Z RCD GFCI MS5908 Circuit Analyzer Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...ility of residual current device RCD and response action time Test the reliability of GFCI action and response action time Backlight function and data hold function Warning Do not use this instrument...

Page 3: ...em selection key 5 Data hold key 6 Backlight function key 7 Sub test item up selection key 8 Sub test item down selection key 9 Test key TEST mA VA ms Hz VA ms AC L N L E N E Peak Z L Z N Z E ASCC 12...

Page 4: ...voltage drop of 12A 15A and 20A load separately Under the appropriate test function press the test key to test d Menu Operation The main test items of the analyser are located on the bottom of display...

Page 5: ...tween live line and earth line to test the performance of GFCI Press the test key to test 12 A 15 A 20 A Impedance Z real time display of line connection status and frequency and display of the impeda...

Page 6: ...off is automatically cancelled When auto power off function is enabled if there is no other key operation for 30 minutes the analyser will automatically turn off Data hold function press the key to en...

Page 7: ...between two live lines 2 Combined fault 3 Reverse connection of earth line and neutral line Voltage measurement The normal measured value of phase voltage is 120V 10 60Hz The peak voltage of sine wave...

Page 8: ...the current source Is there any multipoint ground Does the equipment or device leak current Three phase imbalance Check and redistribute the load 2V 2V Voltage to earth of zero line Harmonic interfere...

Page 9: ...nnection point equipment and switchboard and the connection of breaker air break switch Usually a high impedance point generates heat To locate this problem infrared radiation thermometer can be used...

Page 10: ...ter is too small for the power transmission length or the quality of equipment parts or connector is poor Usually the earth line impedance is less than 1 to provide a free discharge route for failure...

Page 11: ...3 m Residual current device RCD test During the RCD test the analyzer will generate a low current between live line and earth line by means of a fixed resistance which will affect the current balance...

Page 12: ...ch will affect the current balance between live line and zero line The GFCI shall response to the current imbalance by cutting off the power The analyzer will display the value of the current triggere...

Page 13: ...ative humidity Physical dimension 193mm L 78mm W 38mm D Power source Six AAA batteries Weight 295g including batteries Accuracy index Accuracy reading words one year guarantee Reference conditions Amb...

Page 14: ...partment and open the cover 4 Replace the batteries 5 Ensure the batteries are installed properly Do not mismatch polarity 6 Put back the cover and tighten the screws Maintenance Battery installation...

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