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GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH
11.7 Testing Extension Cables for VDE 0701, Part 1, and VDE 0702
(option: EL1 adapter)
Extension Cables up to 5 m Long
Protective conductor resistance between the earthing contact at the
mains plug and all exposed metal parts may not exceed 0.3
Ω
for safety
class I devices. This value may not exceed 1
Ω
for permanently
connected data processing systems (DIN VDE 0701, part 240).
Extension and Connector Cables Longer than 5 m
Per DIN VDE 0702, an additional cable resistance of 0.1
Ω
, however, not
more than 1
Ω
, is allowable as of a length of 5 m for each additional
7.5 m.
Resistance testing for cables longer than 5 m is thus advisable (see also
limit values on page 17).
Note
☞
The EL1 accessory adapter is required for testing for short-
circuiting and interruption of single-phase extension cables.
Connecting the Extension Cable or the Multiple Outlet
Note
☞
The keys in the adapter’s handle have no function.
Performing the Test
➭
Connect the extension cable to the EL1 adapter as shown in the figure
above.
➭
Select the “Ext. Cable” test from the initial menu with the cursor and
acknowledge with the
key: Ext. Cable
x
WITH EL1.
➭
Select “Start Test” with the
key.
➭
Start the measurement sequence with the
key.
➭
First perform and acknowledge visual inspection of the extension cable.
➭
Enter the length of the cable with the
and
keys. Acknowledge with
the
key.
PROBE
5
4
(21)
EL1
SECUTEST
Device Under Test =
Extension Cable