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GammaPAT

MI 3311

Instruction manual

Ver. 1.7, Code no. 20 751 624

Summary of Contents for GammaPAT MI 3311

Page 1: ...GammaPAT MI 3311 Instruction manual Ver 1 7 Code no 20 751 624...

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: ...ltage measurement 16 3 6 Checkbox specification 17 3 7 General data 17 4 Main menu and test modes 19 4 1 Instrument Main menu 19 4 2 Simple test menu 19 4 3 Shortcut menu 20 4 4 Single test menu 20 4...

Page 4: ...easurement 43 6 10 Substitute Leakage P measurement 43 6 11 Polarity test 44 6 12 Functional test 44 6 13 Handling autotest results 45 7 Working with autotest results 46 7 1 Saving autotest results 46...

Page 5: ...st results parameters approx 1500 tests can be stored two communication ports USB and RS232C for communication with PC barcode reader printer and RFID reader writer built in real time clock fully comp...

Page 6: ...off the instrument before opening the battery compartment Instrument contains rechargeable NiCd or NiMh battery cells The cells should only be replaced with the same type as defined on the battery pl...

Page 7: ...Figure 1 2 Power supply socket polarity Symbols Indication of battery charging Figure 1 3 Charging indication on display Before opening the battery compartment cover disconnect all accessories connect...

Page 8: ...e 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 b...

Page 9: ...Combined measuring equipment for testing measuring and monitoring of protective measures VDE 0404 1 Testing and measuring equipment for checking the electric safety of electric devices Part 1 General...

Page 10: ...g 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 selected...

Page 11: ...tion of external charger 5 USB connector Communication with PC USB 1 1 port 6 PS 2 connector Communication with barcode reader Communication with printer Communication with RFID reader writer Communic...

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

Page 13: ...power consumption or it is not connected switched off contains a fuse that has blown Select PROCEED or CANCEL WARNING Voltage on mains test socket between LN PE terminals is higher than approximately...

Page 14: ...device under test is switched on to ensure that the complete circuit is tested Connect the cord to be tested to the IEC test terminal The results of the Substitute leakage current Substitute leakage...

Page 15: ...e measurement Test terminals Earth continuity PE mains test socket S EB1 probe 3 2 Insulation 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...

Page 16: ...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 110 or 230 V x 1 06 Note See chapter 9 Measuring 110 V appliances for more infor...

Page 17: ...battery or accu size AA Operation typical 8 h Charger socket input voltage 12 V 10 Charger socket input current 400 mA max Battery charging current 250 mA internally regulated Overvoltage category 300...

Page 18: ...e manual for particular function Communication transfer speed RS232 interface 9600 bps 1 start bit 8 data bits 1 stop bit RS232 connector PS 2 connector female USB interface 115200 bps USB connector t...

Page 19: ...s and RFID tags see chapter 6 2 Shortcut test sequences SINGLE TEST individual tests see chapter 5 Single test HELP help screens SETUP menu for setup of the instrument help screens see chapter 4 6 Set...

Page 20: ...igure 1 7 Autotest shortcut menu example See chapter 6 3 Carrying out Simple Shortcut test sequences 4 4 Single test menu In single test menu individual tests can be performed Figure 1 8 Single test M...

Page 21: ...HORTCUT SETUP to select the advance or basic shortcut codes TEST SPEED SETUP to select the speed of the test DATE TIME date and time USER DATA user data settings initials INSTRUMENT DATA basic instrum...

Page 22: ...built Checkbox provides a simple and effective means of checking the calibration of the GammaPAT instrument and accessories According to the Code of Practice the on going accuracy of the PAT tester s...

Page 23: ...ion The Checkbox instrument calibration starting screen is displayed first Before conducting calibration disconnect all accessories connected to the instrument Figure 1 15 Instrument calibration start...

Page 24: ...n accuracy limits Accuracy of result is close to the specified accuracy limits Warning The accuracy of the instrument could lie slightly out of specified limits Warning The accuracy of the instrument...

Page 25: ...menu while the Advanced Shortcuts makes all shortcuts available from the Shortcut Menu Figure 1 15 Original settings menu Options BASIC A limited list of most popular test sequences is set ADVANCED T...

Page 26: ...n and returns to Setup menu ESC Returns to Setup menu without changes Note Date is attached to each stored autotest result and Checkbox calibration Warning If the batteries are removed for more than 1...

Page 27: ...alibration date serial number firmware and hardware version Figure 4 20 Instrument data menu Keys Switches between Instrument data screens TEST ESC Returns to Setup menu 4 17Initial settings In this m...

Page 28: ...ngle test Measuring menu ESC Returns to Main menu A single test can be started from any Single test measuring menu Before carrying out a test the parameters limits can be edited Figure 1 23 Example of...

Page 29: ...s protection covers and barriers must be checked Are there signs of corrosion Are there signs of overheating Inscriptions and markings related to safety must be clearly readable Installation of the de...

Page 30: ...rth continuity resistance measurement LIMIT Maximum resistance 0 10 0 20 0 30 0 40 0 50 0 60 0 70 0 80 0 90 1 00 1 50 2 00 TIME Measuring time 2 s 5 s 10 s 30 s 60 s 120 s s Test circuits for earth co...

Page 31: ...nsulation menu Test parameters for insulation resistance measurement OUTPUT Test voltage 250 V 500 V LIMIT Minimum resistance 0 01 M 0 10 M 0 25 M 0 30 M 0 50 M 1 M 2 M 4 M 7 M 10 M M TIME Measuring t...

Page 32: ...tion material etc The instrument measures the insulation resistance between Main test socket L N and S EB1 test terminal This function is primarily intended for testing Class II appliances and Class I...

Page 33: ...crews handles etc are checked with this test Capacitive leakage paths are included in the result too The test measures the current flowing at a test voltage of 30 VAC and the result is scaled to the v...

Page 34: ...oth leakage measurements will be affected by the presence of filter capacitors between neutral and earth 5 8 Substitute leakage P Leakage currents between live conductors and isolated accessible metal...

Page 35: ...ers Connect device under test to the instrument see figure 5 17 Press the TEST key for measurement Store the result by pressing MEM key optional Figure 1 39 Example of substitute leakage P current mea...

Page 36: ...rcuit for polarity test Figure 1 41 Polarity test of IEC cord Polarity test procedure Select the POLARITY function Connect the IEC cord to the instrument as shown on figure 5 20 Press the TEST key for...

Page 37: ...erating RCDs and other disconnection devices How hot the appliance becomes during operation Rotating parts fans etc Power consumption Lamps and indicators Etc Especially safety relevant functions shou...

Page 38: ...upply as shown on figure 5 23 Store the result by pressing MEM key optional Figure 1 45 Voltage TRMS test result Measured voltage in function VOLTAGE TRMS can be stored optional Note One of the safety...

Page 39: ...arts the selected test See chapter 6 3 Carrying out Simple Shortcut test sequences ESC Returns to Main menu Note If more than 50 autotests are saved Out of custom autotest memory message is displayed...

Page 40: ...cted appliances type class and other parameters Figure 1 47 Shortcut menu The three digit autotest code can also be selected by using the barcode reader or RFID reader writer In this case connect barc...

Page 41: ...articular test If the test limit output voltage or test duration is changed in Shortcut autotest sequence the autotest code will not be stored as the settings do not correspond with the code anymore 6...

Page 42: ...t is carried out the Insulation result screen is displayed Figure 1 53 Insulation result screen There are no special options to be set in the Insulation resistance result screen 6 8 Substitute leakage...

Page 43: ...next measurement REPEAT Repeats the test use in case of multiple isolated SELV PELV accessible points Lowest result will be stored 6 10Substitute Leakage P measurement The test is offered if it is app...

Page 44: ...measurement is carried out the Polarity test result screen is displayed Figure 1 61 Polarity test result screen There are no special options in the Polarity test starting screen 6 12Functional test T...

Page 45: ...ESC Returns to Simple or Shortcut menu Viewing autotest results In the View results screen performed tests results and their PASS FAIL status are displayed Furthermore the selected test results can be...

Page 46: ...ID ESC CANCEL Returns to the previous menu An Appliance ID of up to 14 numeric characters can be entered The Appliance ID can also be scanned with a barcode reader or RFID reader writer Figure 1 67 S...

Page 47: ...and time of the selected test the overall status of the selected test Figure 1 70 Recall results menu Keys TEST Enters View results menu for viewing autotest results ESC Returns to previous menu Note...

Page 48: ...w of the display the following data is displayed Appliance ID NAME date and time of the selected test the overall status of the selected test Figure 1 73 Delete results menu Keys TEST Deletes selected...

Page 49: ...cted Print simple label Print label Print results and Write RFID tag Figure 1 77 Printer RFID menu Keys Selects action TEST Confirm s and executes selected action ESC Exits back to Print data RFID men...

Page 50: ...ment USB or RS 232 The instrument automatically selects the communication mode according to the detected interface USB interface has priority How to transfer stored data RS 232 communication connect a...

Page 51: ...mage of the tested appliance 9 1 How to perform measurements by using 110 V adapter In order to test 110 V appliances first plug a 110 V adapter into the main test socket of the instrument Figure 1 78...

Page 52: ...person only 10 2 Service For repairs under or out of warranty please contact your distributor for further information Unauthorized person is not allowed to open the GammaPAT instrument There are no us...

Page 53: ...ent GammaPAT Small soft carrying bag Soft hand strap Test lead with crocodile clip 1 5 m black IEC cord 2 m 6x AA NiMH batteries Power supply adapter Instruction manual Calibration certificate Optiona...

Page 54: ...s can also be represented by the barcode Using the barcode reader the instruments can accept autotest shortcut code from barcode label Autotest shortcut code Also appliance ID can be read from barcode...

Page 55: ...ndix B Simple test codes UK Type Class Earth continuity Limit Out Insulation Limit Out S Leakage Limit Polarity CLASS I I 0 20 200 mA 1 00 M 500 V 0 75 mA CLASS II II 2 00 M 500 V 0 25 mA IEC 0 20 200...

Page 56: ...500 V 006 I 10 A short 0 10 25 A 1 00 M 500 V 007 I 13 A short 0 10 25 A 1 00 M 500 V 008 I 3 A midd 0 30 10 A 1 00 M 500 V 0 75 mA 009 I 6 A midd 0 30 10 A 1 00 M 500 V 0 75 mA 010 I 10 A midd 0 30...

Page 57: ...ion Limit Out S Leakage Limit Leakage Limit T Leakage Limit Code OTHER I 3 A short 0 10 10 A 1 00 M 500 V 3 50 mA 041 I 6 A short 0 10 10 A 1 00 M 500 V 3 50 mA 042 I 10 A short 0 10 25A 1 00 M 500 V...

Page 58: ...A 5 m 0 20 25 A 1 00 M 500 V 085 7 5 m 0 20 25 A 1 00 M 500 V 086 10 m 0 30 25 A 1 00 M 500 V 087 12 m 0 30 25 A 1 00 M 500 V 088 15 m 0 40 25 A 1 00 M 500 V 089 20 m 0 50 25 A 1 00 M 500 V 090 30 m 0...

Page 59: ...5 m 0 20 25 A 1 00 M 250 V standard 185 7 5 m 0 20 25 A 1 00 M 250 V standard 186 10 m 0 30 25 A 1 00 M 250 V standard 187 12 m 0 30 25 A 1 00 M 250 V standard 188 15 m 0 40 25 A 1 00 M 250 V standard...

Page 60: ...Type Portable RCD Earth Bond Limit Out Leakage Limit RCD Polarity Code 0 10 25 A 0 75 mA 30mA Auto active 400 Type Class III equipment Visual Code 500 Meaning of symbols used in autotest shortcut code...

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