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DeltaGT  

MI 3309

 

Instruction manual 

Ver. 1.0, Code no. 20 751 860 

 
 

Summary of Contents for DeltaGT MI 3309

Page 1: ...DeltaGT MI 3309 Instruction manual Ver 1 0 Code no 20 751 860...

Page 2: ...el si 2011 Metrel Mark on your equipment certifies that this equipment meets the requirements of the EU European Union concerning safety and electromagnetic compatibility regulations No part of this p...

Page 3: ...data 21 4 Main menu and test modes 22 4 1 Instrument Main menu 22 4 2 VDE Organizer menu 22 4 3 Single test menu 23 4 4 Custom Autotest menu 23 4 5 Simple test menu 23 4 6 Code Autotests menu 23 4 7...

Page 4: ...leakage measurement 60 6 5 5 Differential leakage measurement 61 6 5 6 Insulation resistance P measurement 61 6 5 7 Substitute Leakage P measurement 62 6 5 8 Touch Leakage measurement 62 6 5 9 PRCD te...

Page 5: ...light large data flash memory for storing test results and parameters approx 1500 tests can be stored two communication ports USB and RS232C for communication with PC barcode scanner printer and RFID...

Page 6: ...ealing with hazardous voltages Use only correctly earthed mains outlets to supply the instrument The mains supply voltage has to be higher then 80 V a c otherwise the internal power supply could be da...

Page 7: ...ltage and begins charging Internal circuit controls charging and assures maximum battery lifetime Symbols Indication of battery charging Figure 1 2 Charging indication on display When connected to an...

Page 8: ...batteries to their normal capacity Note The charger in the instrument is a pack cell charger This means that the battery cells are connected in series during the charging The battery cells have to be...

Page 9: ...h connection and equipotential bonding VDE 0404 1 Testing and measuring equipment for checking the electric safety of electric devices Part 1 General requirements VDE 0404 2 Testing and measuring equi...

Page 10: ...ng confirms selected option 5 UP 6 DOWN Selects parameter changes value of selected parameter 7 MEM Store recall clear tests in memory of instrument 8 TAB Selects the parameters item option in selecte...

Page 11: ...t Fuses 2 x T16 A 250 V breaking capacity 1500 A for protection against overload and short circuit 6 MAINS Mains supply connector and test terminal Used for charging Voltage and P RCD tests also 7 USB...

Page 12: ...Battery compartment cover 3 Fixing screw for battery compartment cover 4 Back side information label 5 Holder for inclined position of the instrument Figure 2 4 Battery compartment Legend 1 Battery c...

Page 13: ...means that most likely a high current will flow after applying power to the tested appliance If the high current is only of short duration caused by a short inrush current the test can be performed ot...

Page 14: ...or IEC test terminal is higher than approximately 20 V AC or DC Disconnect the device under test from the instrument immediately and determine why an external voltage was detected WARNING The custom a...

Page 15: ...be saved Connect the test lead to the S EB test terminal Flex the mains cable of appliance during the test Check that the device under test is switched on to ensure that the complete circuit is tested...

Page 16: ...ltaGT Instrument description 16 Battery capacity indication Low battery Battery is too weak to guarantee correct result Replace or recharge the battery cells Instrument is connected to the mains and i...

Page 17: ...es 3 2 Insulation resistance Insulation P resistance Range Resolution Accuracy 0 00 M 19 99 M 0 01 M 20 0 M 49 9 M 0 1 M 5 of reading 3 digits 50 0 M 199 9 M 0 1 M Indication only Powered by battery o...

Page 18: ...itute leakage P 0 25 mA 0 50 mA 0 75 mA 1 00 mA 1 50 mA 2 00 mA mA Test duration 2 s 3 s 5 s 10 s 30 s 60 s 120 s s Displayed current calculated to appliance nominal mains supply voltage 230 V Test te...

Page 19: ...120 s if Iload 10 A 3 6 Touch leakage current Range Resolution Accuracy 0 00 mA 7 00 mA 0 01 mA 10 of reading 5 digits Apparent power Indication only Powered by mains Pass levels 0 25 mA 0 50 mA 0 75...

Page 20: ...15 mA 30 mA Start angle 0 180 both Test modes single autotest Test terminals Test socket IEC test terminal Specified accuracy is valid for complete operating range 3 8 Power Apparent power Range Reso...

Page 21: ...n condensing Storage conditions Temperature range 10 C 70 C Maximum relative humidity 90 RH 10 C 40 C 80 RH 40 C 60 C The error in operating conditions could be at most the error for reference conditi...

Page 22: ...r 6 2 Custom autotest SIMPLE TEST simple pre programmed sequences see chapter 6 3 Simple test CODE AUTOTEST code based test sequences suitable for working with barcodes and RFID tags see chapter 6 4 C...

Page 23: ...t mode Custom autotest can also be uploaded from the PC SW PATLink PRO Plus Figure 4 4 Custom Autotest menu See chapter 6 2 Custom autotest for detailed description of this test mode 4 5 Simple test m...

Page 24: ...u Keys Select the setting to adjust or view MEMORY to recall print or clear stored results print labels and write RFID tags LANGUAGE instrument language LCD LCD contrast and backlight settings TEST SP...

Page 25: ...and backlight mode of the LCD can be set Figure 4 11 LCD contrast menu Backlight modes AUTO The high backlight level is active for 30 seconds after last pressing of any key Then the backlight level r...

Page 26: ...returns to Setup menu ESC Returns to Setup menu without changes Note When enabling the fast mode then Visual inspection and Functional Test will be automatically set to PASS 4 8 5 Setting date and ti...

Page 27: ...it user data menu Keys Selects a letter TEST Selects the next letter MEM Confirms name and returns to User data menu ESC Deletes last letter Returns to User data menu without changes Notes The selecte...

Page 28: ...ings menu Keys TEST Confirms selection and returns to Main menu ESC Returns to Setup menu without changes 4 8 9 Communication port In this menu the communication parameters can be set setting the USB...

Page 29: ...rameters limits can be edited Figure 5 2 Example of single test measuring menu Keys TAB Selects a parameter Changes a parameter limit TEST Starts a single test ESC Returns to Single test menu Note Las...

Page 30: ...lt by pressing MEM key optional Figure 5 3 Visual inspection menu 5 2 2 Earth continuity resistance This test ensures that the connections between the protective conductor terminal in the mains plug o...

Page 31: ...Class I Earth continuity resistance measurement procedure Select the EARTH CONT function Set the test parameters Connect device under test to the instrument see figures 5 5 and 5 6 Press the TEST key...

Page 32: ...measures the insulation resistance between The L N on test socket and PE terminal on test socket S EB terminal LN terminal and PE terminal S EB terminal for fixed installed appliances This function i...

Page 33: ...s connected during the test then the current through it is also considered Consider any warning on the display before starting the measurement Do not touch or disconnect the device under test during t...

Page 34: ...sulation resistance P measurement OUTPUT Test voltage 250 V 500 V LIMIT Minimum resistance 0 01 M 0 10 M 0 25M 0 30 M 0 50 M 1 M 2 M 4 M 7 M 10 M M TIME Measuring time 2 s 3 s 5 s 10 s 30 s 60 s 120 s...

Page 35: ...evice is higher than 10 V 5 2 5 Substitute leakage Leakage currents between live conductors and accessible metal parts housing screws handles etc are checked with this test Capacitive leakage paths ar...

Page 36: ...akage measurement procedure Select the SUB LEAKAGE function Set the test parameters Connect device under test to the instrument see Figures 5 16 and Figures 5 17 Press the TEST key for measurement To...

Page 37: ...acitive leakage paths are included in the result too The test measures the current flowing at a test voltage of 30 V AC and the result is scaled to the value of a nominal mains supply voltage The inst...

Page 38: ...r measurement To stop continuous measurement press TEST key once again Store the result by pressing MEM key optional Figure 5 23 Example of substitute leakage P current measurement results Displayed r...

Page 39: ...5 26 Examples of polarity test result Displayed results Main result PASS FAIL description of fault Note Consider any displayed warnings before starting test 5 2 8 Differential leakage The purpose of...

Page 40: ...8 00 mA 9 00 mA 10 0 mA 15 0 mA mA TIME Measuring time 2s 3s 5 s 10 s 30 s 60 s 120 s s continuous measurement Test circuit for differential leakage current measurement Figure 5 28 Measurement of diff...

Page 41: ...nges L and N polarity of connected DUT during the test Measurement can be aborted by pressing ESC key 5 2 9 Touch leakage This test determines the current that would flow if a person touches accessibl...

Page 42: ...re Select the TOUCH LEAKAGE function Set the test parameters Connect device under test to the instrument see Figure 5 31 and Figure 5 32 Press the TEST key for measurement To stop continuous measureme...

Page 43: ...ng the test Measurement can be aborted by pressing ESC key 5 2 10 P RCD test The purpose of this test is to ensure the proper operation of residual current devices RCD built into appliances installati...

Page 44: ...Testing of standard RCD b Testing of PRCD via mains socket c Testing of PRCD via test socket Figure 5 36 Testing of RCD and PRCD 5 2 10 1 P RCD single test In single test a fast P RCD test with selec...

Page 45: ...6c and connect instrument s MAINS terminal to an external voltage socket Depending on the type of PRCD it may be necessary to manually switch it on Press the TEST key to perform measurement If both st...

Page 46: ...ted RCD see Figure 5 36a Press the TEST key Test with I N 0 step 1 P RCD should trip out Re activate P RCD Test with I N 180 step 2 P RCD should trip out Re activate P RCD Test with 5 I N 0 step 3 P R...

Page 47: ...wer test Functional test procedure Select the POWER function Set test parameters Connect device under test to the instrument s test socket and switch it on see figure 5 39 Connect the instrument to ma...

Page 48: ...ons automatically stopped after 2 minutes if a current higher than 10 A is flowing through the DUT and the DeltaGT during Power measurement 5 2 12 Voltage TRMS In this function the voltage across the...

Page 49: ...other disconnection devices How hot the appliance becomes during operation Rotating parts fans etc Power consumption Lamps and indicators Etc Especially safety relevant functions should be checked Fu...

Page 50: ...out electronic parts Protective measures are Accessible conductive part is connected to protective conductor Class I principle Accessible conductive part is protected by isolation Class II principle o...

Page 51: ...e Result menu 6 1 1 1 Visual inspection Measurement is described in chapter 5 2 1 Visual inspection Figure 6 2 VDE Organizer Visual inspection menu Options in Visual inspection menu PASS FAIL To be ap...

Page 52: ...ction measures Figure 6 6 VDE Organizer Insulation resistance result screen There are no special options to be set in the insulation resistance result screen 6 1 1 4 Selection of leakage current test...

Page 53: ...fferential leakage measurement The measurement is described in chapter 5 2 8 Differential leakage Figure 6 10 VDE Organizer Differential leakage starting screen Options if Appliances with heating elem...

Page 54: ...tection measures Figure 6 13 VDE Organizer Insulation resistance P result screen Options in Insulation resistance P result screen NEXT Proceeds with the next measurement REPEAT Repeats the test use in...

Page 55: ...escribed in chapter 5 2 9 Touch Leakage Figure 6 17 VDE Organizer Touch leakage starting screen There are no special options in the Touch leakage starting screen Figure 6 18 VDE Organizer Touch leakag...

Page 56: ...e 6 21 VDE Organizer Functional test result screens Options in Functional test result screen PASS FAIL To be applied manually Option if General or Appliance with heating elements is set POWER Starts P...

Page 57: ...ustom Autotest function in Main menu Figure 6 22 Custom autotest menu Keys Selects the custom autotest START Starts the selected custom autotest See chapter 6 5 Carrying out autotest sequences Code Si...

Page 58: ...writer or manually Connect barcode scanner or RFID reader writer to the instrument RS232 PS2 connector first Figure 6 24 Connection of the barcode scanner and RFID reader writer Set RS 232 communicat...

Page 59: ...or if any test fails the test sequence is stopped and the instrument automatically goes to the Result menu If a test parameter limit duration output voltage is changed the setup is valid only for the...

Page 60: ...g screen After the measurement is carried out the Insulation result screen is displayed Figure 6 30 Insulation result screen There are no special options to be set in the Insulation resistance result...

Page 61: ...to be set in the Differential leakage result screen 6 5 6 Insulation resistance P measurement The test is offered if it is applicable according to the autotest setting The Insulation resistance P star...

Page 62: ...T Proceeds with the next measurement REPEAT Repeats the test use in case of multiple isolated SELV PELV accessible points Highest result will be stored 6 5 8 Touch Leakage measurement The test is offe...

Page 63: ...en is displayed Figure 6 42 Example of Custom Code Autotest P RCD test result screen There are no special options in the P RCD result screen 6 5 10 Polarity test The test is offered if it is applicabl...

Page 64: ...ried out the Power result screen is displayed Figure 6 46 Power result screen There are no special options to be set in the Power result screen 6 5 12 Functional test The test is offered if it is appl...

Page 65: ...regarding Custom autotests ESC Returns to Code Simple or Custom menu Viewing autotest results In the View results screen performed tests results and their PASS FAIL status are displayed Furthermore t...

Page 66: ...ANCEL Returns to the previous menu An Appliance ID of up to 14 alphanumeric characters can be entered The Appliance ID can also be scanned with a barcode scanner or RFID reader writer Figure 7 2 Save...

Page 67: ...iance ID NAME Date and time of the selected test The overall status of the selected test Figure 7 5 Recall results menu Keys TEST Enters View results menu for viewing autotest results ESC Returns to M...

Page 68: ...the following data is displayed Appliance ID NAME date and time of the selected test the overall status of the selected test Figure 7 8 Delete results menu Keys Select autotest result to be deleted TE...

Page 69: ...elected Print simple label Print label Print results and Write RFID tag Figure 7 42 Printer RFID menu Keys Selects action TEST Confirms and executes selected action ESC Exits back to Print data RFID m...

Page 70: ...ore information How to transfer stored data RS232 communication connect a PC COM port to the instrument PS 2 connector using the PS 2 RS232 serial communication cable USB communication connect a PC US...

Page 71: ...strument before opening the battery or fuse compartment cover hazardous voltage inside Replace blown fuse with same type only otherwise the instrument may be damaged and or operator s safety impaired...

Page 72: ...black Crocodile clip black Test lead 1 5 m black 2 x IEC cord 1 5 m NiMH batteries type HR 6 size AA 6 pcs USB cable RS232 PS 2 cable PC SW PATLink PRO Instruction manual Small soft carrying bag Cali...

Page 73: ...otest codes can also be represented by the barcode Using the barcode scanner the instruments can accept autotest code from barcode label A0 1 Autotest code Also appliance ID can be read from barcode l...

Page 74: ...s 5 s 5 s Output 500 V 500 V Limit 1 00 M 1 00 M Insulation Time 5 s 5 s Output 500 V Limit 2 00 M Insulation probe Time 5 s Output 40 V 40 V Limit 3 50 mA 3 50 mA Sub leakage Time 5 s 5 s Output 40 V...

Page 75: ...t 1 00 M 1 00 M Insulation Time 5 s 5 s Output 500 V 500 V Limit 2 00 M 2 00 M Insulation probe Time 5 s 5 s Output Limit Sub leakage Time Output 40 V Limit 0 50 mA Sub leakage probe Time 5 s Output 2...

Page 76: ...Earth continuity Time Output Limit Insulation Time Output 500 V 500 V Limit 2 00 M 0 250 M Insulation probe Time 5 s 5 s Output Limit Sub leakage Time Output Limit Sub leakage probe Time Output Limit...

Page 77: ...er hrungsstrom werden eingestellt Earth bond 0 30 Leakage 3 50 mA Touch leakage 0 50 mA A0 4 A05 Kl_2_Iso Testing according to VDE Class 2 device with isolated accessible conductive parts Insulation r...

Page 78: ...sting according to VDE Class 2 device without any isolated accessible conductive parts A1 0 A11 Kl_3_Iso Testing according to VDE Class 3 device with isolated accessible conductive parts Insulation P...

Page 79: ...me 5 s Output 500 V Limit 1 00 M Insulation Time 2 s Output 500 V 500 V Limit 2 00 M 0 25 M Insulation probe Time 2 s 5 s Output 40 V Limit 3 50 mA Sub leakage Time 2 s Output 40 V Limit 0 50 mA Sub l...

Page 80: ...0 30 0 30 Earth continuity Time 5 s 5 s 5 s Output 500 V 500 V Limit 1 00 M 0 50 M Insulation Time 5 s 5 s Output 500 V Limit 2 00 M Insulation probe Time 5 s Output 40 V Limit 7 mA Sub leakage Time 5...

Page 81: ...rth continuity Time 5 s 5 s 5 s Output 500 V 500 V 500 V Limit 1 00 M 1 00 M 1 00 M Insulation Time 5 s 5 s 5 s Output 500 V 500 V Limit 0 50 M 2 00 M Insulation probe Time 5 s 5 s Output Limit Sub le...

Page 82: ...A 200 mA Limit 0 70 1 00 Earth continuity Time 5 s 5 s Output 500 V 500 V Limit 1 00 M 1 00 M Insulation Time 5 s 5 s Output Limit Insulation probe Time Output Limit Sub leakage Time Output Limit Sub...

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