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Operating Instructions

METRAFUSE FD PRO

Fuse and Circuit Breaker Detector

3-447-081-03

2/10.20

More information on the product can be 
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www.gossenmetrawatt.com

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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions METRAFUSE FD PRO Fuse and Circuit Breaker Detector 3 447 081 03 2 10 20 More information on the product can be found at www gossenmetrawatt com Download Center ...

Page 2: ...METRAFUSE FD PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH ...

Page 3: ...erview 4 3 3 Relevant Standards 5 3 4 Technical Data 6 4 Preparation 7 4 1 Electrical Power Supply 7 4 2 Switching On and Off and Resetting the Receiver 8 4 3 Pre Use Check 8 5 Operation 9 5 1 Principle of Use and Advice for Best Performance 9 5 2 Finding Fuses or Circuit Breakers 9 5 3 Finding Fuses or Circuit Breakers of Bare Wires 11 6 Maintenance 13 7 Product Support 14 8 Repair and Replacemen...

Page 4: ...henever working with the instrument If the instrument doesn t function flawlessly remove it from operation and secure it against inadvertent use The instrument may only be used as long as it s in good working order Inspect the housing before use Pay particular attention to any possible cracks and the insulation Use only the specified accessories with the instrument Accessories and cables may only ...

Page 5: ...r than those described in these operating instruc tions is contrary to use for intended purpose 2 3 Liability and Guarantee Gossen Metrawatt GmbH assumes no liability for property damage personal injury or con sequential damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the product in particular due to failure to observe the product documentation Furthermore all guarantee claims are ren dered nul...

Page 6: ... completeness You will need a Philips screwdriver to open and close the battery compartment 1 METRAFUSE FD PRO receiver 1 ALKALINE BATTERY 9 V 1 METRAFUSE FD PRO transmitter 1 Mains lead cable for transmitter 1 Fused test probe set incl alligator clips 1 Bag 1 Operating instructions this document ...

Page 7: ...verview Front Back Receiver on LEDs on reset button Scanning tip Mains cable and or test probe connector Transmitter on LED Receiver Transmitter Signal strength LEDs Receiver Transmitter Scanning tip Battery compartment Mains cable and or test probe connector ...

Page 8: ...res Degrees of protection provided by enclosures IP code IEC 61010 1 2010 DIN EN 61010 1 2010 VDE 0411 1 2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part 1 General requirements IEC 61010 2 030 2010 DIN EN 61010 2 030 2010 VDE 0411 2 030 2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part 2 030 Particular...

Page 9: ...0 60 C Relative humidity max 75 no condensation allowed max 2000 m Elevation Electrical Safety Measuring category CAT III 250 V Pollution degree 2 Protection category II Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Interference emission immunity EN 61326 1 2013 resp EN 61326 2 2 2013 Mechanical Design Protection IP20 Dimensions W H D Transmitter 160 85 35 cm Receiver 210 50 35 cm Weight Transmitter 166 g Rec...

Page 10: ... specified in the technical data 6 may be connected and used 6 Insert the 9 V battery into the battery compartment making sure that the wires are not damaged e g squished 7 Place the battery compartment cover onto the battery compartment and press it until it audibly clicks into place 8 Secure the battery compartment cover with the screw The receiver is provided with power The receiver LEDs provid...

Page 11: ...it is connected to the circuit under test and also injects the test signal into the live conductor automatically 4 3 Pre Use Check Before each use of your METRAFUSE FD PRO check that the receiver and transmitter are functioning correctly The electrical power supply has been established 7 1 Switch the receiver on 8 2 Check that the receiver on LEDs are GREEN and that a steady beeping tone is emitte...

Page 12: ... resets the sensitivity to maximum and the receiver will respond when placed in close proximity to any fuse circuit breaker or cable carrying the signal During a test the receiver will auto tune its sensitivity to the strongest signal encountered since the reset button was last pushed It is therefore necessary to ensure that all of the breakers that could be protect ing a circuit are scanned at le...

Page 13: ...ker When the receiver detects a stronger transmitter signal the frequency of the beeping will increase to a very rapid or continuous tone the pitch of the beeper will increase and the signal strength LEDs will light up climbing the bar graph 7 Continue scanning back and forth across all rows of fuses or circuit breakers until the signal strength LED is lit only when the scanning tip is over one si...

Page 14: ... transmitter is provided with power the transmitter on LED is lit red It automatically injects the test signal into the live conductor 8 Press the receiver s on reset button and immediately release it The receiver is turned on A steady beeping tone is emitted and the receiver on LED is lit green to indicate automatic scanning mode 9 Reset the receiver by pressing and immediately releasing the on r...

Page 15: ...under test sev eral times The signal strength indicator used is comparative Therefore on the first scan of the fuses or circuit breakers the signal strength LED will often light for several different fuses or circuit breakers This is indicating that the signal detected is the strongest found so far Do not stop scanning at this point as it may not be the strongest signal there is You have found the...

Page 16: ...es 10 A 600 V 6 3 32 mm The test probes are disconnected from the device The replacement fuses are on hand Attention Do no touch the conductive ends of the test probes 1 Pull off the test probe head to remove it The removable part begins directly below the 3 probe colored rings 2 Unscrew the part above the black ring and remove it The fuse is located in the bottom of the removed part 3 Remove the ...

Page 17: ...ess is only valid in Germany Please contact our representatives or subsidiaries for service in other countries Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Product Support Hotline Phone 49 911 8602 0 Fax 49 911 8602 709 E Mail support gossenmetrawatt com GMC I Service GmbH Service Center Beuthener Straße 41 90471 Nürnberg Germany Phone 49 911 817718 0 Fax 49 911 817718 253 E mail service gossenmetrawatt com Web www gmci...

Page 18: ...legal regulations and not together with household waste In order to dispose of the device bring it to a designated col lection point or contact our product support department 14 This instrument is also subject to directive 2006 66 EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators and its German national equivalent implemented as the Battery Act BattG on the marketing return and...

Page 19: ...16 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRAFUSE FD PRO ...

Page 20: ... Internet All trademarks registered trademarks logos product names and company names are the property of their respective owners Gossen Metrawatt GmbH Südwestpark 15 90449 Nürnberg Germany Phone 49 911 8602 111 Fax 49 911 8602 777 e Mail info gossenmetrawatt com www gossenmetrawatt com Gossen Metrawatt GmbH METRAFUSE FD PRO ...

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