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Gossen MetraWatt PROFITEST 2 DIN VDE 0100 Operating Instructions Manual

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PROFITEST2
3-349-491-03
Tester DIN VDE 0100
8/12.14

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions PROFITEST2 3-349-491-03 Tester DIN VDE 0100 8/12.14...
  • Page 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...
  • Page 3 29 30 31 32 34 33 1 LC Display Field 12 Measuring Adapter (2-pole) 21 Strap Eyelets 31 Three Place Numeric Display: Measure- ment Value 1 with Unit of Measure / i Key 13 Plug Insert 22 Swivel Hinge N (country specific) 32 Three Place Numeric Display: Measure- 3 Start Key ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Page Page Applications ..................6 Testing for Special RCDs ...............25 7.3.1 Systems with Selective RCDs ............25 Safety Features and Precautions ..........7 7.3.2 Type G RCCBs ................27 Testing with Adjustable Residual Current ........28 Initial Start-Up ................8 Testing RCDs in IT Systems ............28 Installing or Replacing Batteries ............8 Testing Residual Current Circuit Breakers in TN-S Systems .....30 Selecting a Language, Basic Function and Sub-Function Settings ..8...
  • Page 5 Contents Contents Page Page Measuring Low-Value Resistance of up to 100  Appendix ..................61 (protective conductor and bonding conductor) ......42 17.1 Table 1 ..................61 12.1 Measuring Low-Value Resistance (function R ) ......42 17.2 Table 2 ..................61 Compensation for Extension Cables of up to 10 ...

  • Page 6: Applications

    Applications The following measurements and tests can be performed with the PROFITEST 2: The PROFITEST 2 test instrument allows for quick and effective • Voltage / frequency / phase sequence testing of protective measures in accordance with DIN VDE 0100 •...

  • Page 7: Safety Features And Precautions

    Safety Features and Precautions The measuring and test instrument may not be placed into service: • if the battery compartment lid has been removed This instrument fulfills the requirements of the applicable Euro- • if external damage is apparent pean and national EC guidelines. We confirm this with the CE •...

  • Page 8: Initial Start-Up

    Initial Start-Up Selecting a Language, Basic Function and Sub-Function Settings Installing or Replacing Batteries Attention! Before opening the battery compartment, disconnect the instrument from the measuring circuit (mains) at all poles! Six commercially available 1.5 V mignon cells in accordance with IEC LR 6 are required for operation of the PROFITEST 2.

  • Page 9: Battery Test

    Battery Test By pressing the Menu Key (4), you can determine whether the basic instrument functions are made available when the instru- ment is switched on, or if the last selected sub-function is made available for immediate measurement.  Note The basic functions are selected automatically if the Func- tion Selector Switch (9) has been activated.

  • Page 10: Recharging The Rechargeable Batteries

    Recharging the rechargeable Batteries If battery voltage has fallen below the allowable lower limit, the symbol to the Attention! right appears: Use only the NA101 (article no. Z501M) battery charger The instrument does not with reliable electrical insolation for the recharging of bat- function if the batteries teries.
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  • Page 12: Abbreviated Instructions For Quick Initial Start-Up

    Abbreviated Instructions for Quick Initial Start-Up After a basic function or a sub-function has been selected as described below, the corresponding circuit diagram can be que- ried at the LC Display Field (1) by pressing the I / i key N The performance of measurements and testing with the (2 or 18).
  • Page 13 100 mA N 300 mA N 500 mA N Loop Ð Repeatedly press the Menu Key (4) until the arrow points to the desired function. On-line help can be queried for any selected function with the / i keys (2 or 18). N The selection of a function is not necessary if basic functions and sub-functions have been pre-configured as described.

  • Page 14: General Instructions

    General Instructions Automatic Settings, Monitoring and Shut-Off The PROFITEST 2 automatically sets all operating conditions which Connecting the Instrument it is able to determine itself. It tests line voltage and frequency. If these lie within their valid nominal ranges, they appear at the LC For systems with earthing contact sockets, connect the instru- Display Field (1).

  • Page 15: Measurement Value Display

    • Protective conductor not connected or potential to earth  100 V at f > The instrument only switches itself off automatically after comple- tion of an automatic measuring sequence, and after the predeter- 45 Hz: The PE Lamp (5) lights up red when contact is made mined on-time has expired (see chapter 3.2).

  • Page 16: Help Function

    Help Function Measuring Alternating Voltage and Frequency The appropriate circuit diagrams and on-line help can be queried Voltage between L and N (U at the LC Display Field (1) for each of the basic functions and sub- functions, after these have been selected in the corresponding menu. Set-Up Press the I / i key (2 or 17) once to display the circuit...

  • Page 17: Voltage Between L And Pe, N And Pe, As Well As L And N

    Voltage between L and PE, N and PE, as well as L and N Set-Up N L-PE The display is switched to the other two voltages measured at the socket by pressing the I / i key. The previous display can only MENU N be recalled by pressing the START key.

  • Page 18: Voltage Between The Probe And Pe (U S-Pe )

    Voltage between the Probe and PE (U Measuring Current with a Clip-On Current Transformer S-PE Set-Up Bias, leakage and circulating current to 1 A, as well as leakage current to 150 A can be measured with the help of the 0100S Clip, special clip-on current transformer, which is con- nected at the charging socket.
  • Page 19 If no clip-on current transformer has been connected for the I or I The switch position at the function, the following message appears: “use current clip”. respective clip-on cur- CLIP0100s rent transformer must be Set-Up matched to the ranges of AMP.

  • Page 20: Testing Rcds

    Testing RCDs Measuring Contact Voltage (with reference to nominal residual current) with Nominal Residual Current and The testing of residual current devices (RCDs) includes: Tripping Test with Nominal Residual Current • Visual inspection Set-Up • Testing • Measurement The PROFITEST 2 is used for testing and measurement. Measure- ments can be performed with or without a probe.
  • Page 21 Contact voltage U and calculated earthing resistance R  IN Note appear at the LC Display Field (1). Interference voltages at protective conductor PE, at the  earth electrode or at the probe (if properly connected) have Note no influence on measurement results. Interference voltages Displayed earthing resistance R is measured with can be measured with the Measuring Adapter (2-pole) (12)
  • Page 22  100 mA Note N 300 mA N The measured earthing resistance value R is acquired 500 mA N with very little current. More accurate results can be obtained with the selector switch in the R position. Perform measurement upstream from the RCCB in order to prevent it from tripping in the case of the high measur- ing currents used in this context.

  • Page 23: Special Testing For Systems And Rccbs

    Special Testing for Systems and RCCBs If the I key (2 or 18) is pressed again, the previous display N appears at LC Display Field (1) for about 3 s. If the RCCB is not tripped at nominal residual current, the FI/RCD 7.2.1 Testing for Systems and RCCBs with Rising Residual Current Lamp (8) lights up red.

  • Page 24: Testing Of Rccbs Which Are Suited For Pulsating Dc Residual Current

    100 mA N Attention! 300 mA N If bias current is present within the system during mea- 500 mA N surement, it is superimposed onto the residual current which is generated by the instrument and influences measured values for contact voltage and tripping cur- rent.

  • Page 25: Testing For Special Rcds

    Testing for Special RCDs N MENU 7.3.1 Systems with Selective RCDs Press and Selective RCDs are used in systems which include two series hold the connected RCCBs which are not tripped simultaneously in the key! event of a fault. These selective RCDs demonstrate delayed response characteristics and are identified with the symbol Measuring Method ...
  • Page 26 START START Tripping Test Ð Press the I key (2 or 18). The RCCB is tripped. The hour N glass appears at the LC Display Field (1), which is followed by the display of time to trip t and earthing resistance R ...

  • Page 27: Type G Rccbs

    7.3.2 Type G RCCBs  Note In addition to standard RCCBs and selective RCDs, the special Menu item S for selective RCDs is not suitable for type G characteristics of the type G RCCB can also be tested with the RCCBs.

  • Page 28: Testing With Adjustable Residual Current

    Testing with Adjustable Residual Current If the Menu Key is pressed again, the main menu appears at the display. If no entries are made within approximately 10 s, the The same tests as described in chapter 7.1 can be performed menu is exited.
  • Page 29 Attention! START Testing of RCCBs in IT systems cannot be performed without a probe; a probe is absolutely necessary! The probe and reference earth must be of like potential. 10 mA N 30 mA N  100 mA N Note 300 mA N The MAINS Lamp (6) has no function for the testing of...

  • Page 30: Testing Residual Current Circuit Breakers In Tn-S Systems

    Testing Residual Current Circuit Breakers in TN-S Systems Connections As a rule, the display for contact voltage is also 0.0 V, because the nominal residual current of 30 mA together with minimal loop RCCBs can only be used in TN-S systems. An RCCB would not resistance result in a very small voltage value: work in a TN-C system because PE is directly connected to the neutral conductor in the outlet (it does not bypass the RCCB).

  • Page 31: Testing Of Breaking Requirements For Overcurrent Protective Devices, Measurement Of Loop Impedance And Determination Of Short-Circuit Current (Functions Z Loop And I )

    Testing of Breaking Requirements for Overcurrent Protective Devices, Measurement of Loop Impedance and Determination of Short-Circuit Current (functions Z and I Loop Testing of overcurrent protective devices includes visual inspec- The test instrument calculates short-circuit current I based on tion and measurement. The PROFITEST 2 is used for the perfor- measured loop impedance Z and line voltage.

  • Page 32: Measurement With Positive Or Negative Half-Waves

    Measurement with Positive or Negative Half-Waves Set-Up Measurement by means of half-waves in combination with the  PROFiTEST DC-II adapter allows for the measurement of loop impedance in systems which are equipped with RCCBs. Set-Up Loop Loop MENU START MENU Whether positive or negative half-waves are used for the mea- surement depends upon the poling of DC biasing at the ballast.

  • Page 33: Evaluation Of Measurement Values

    99.9 . Calculated short-circuit current is also displayed. Recom- Evaluation of Measurement Values mended fuse types do not appear at the display. If RCCBs are uti- The maximum allowable loop impedance Z which may be dis- Loop lized, fuse values are determined based upon internal system played after allowance has been made for maximum operating resistance.

  • Page 34: Testing Meter Start-Up With The Adapter

    Testing Meter Start-Up with the Adapter Attention! Start-up of energy consumption meters which are connected Use only the 2-pole adapter and contact L1 (L2, L3) and between L and L or L and N can be tested with this function. N at the meter output.

  • Page 35: Measuring Supply Impedance (Function Z I )

    Measuring Supply Impedance (function Z Measuring Method  Note Supply impedance Z is measured by means of the same method Measurement of supply impedance is only possible with used for loop impedance Z (see chapter 8, page 31). How- Loop the Z function if the Measuring Adapter (2-pole) (12) ever, the current loop is completed via neutral conductor N rather...

  • Page 36: Testing Meter Start-Up With Earthing Contact Adapter

    Testing Meter Start-Up with Earthing Contact Adapter Start-up of energy consumption meters which are connected Meters are tested with the help of an internal load resistor. After between L and N can be tested with this function. pressing the Start Key t (3), the meter can be tested for proper start-up within a period of 5 s.

  • Page 37: Earthing Resistance Measurement (Function R )

    Earthing Resistance Measurement (function R  Note Earthing resistance is the sum of earth electrode resistance (R Measurement cable and measuring adapter (12) resis- and earth conductor resistance. Earthing resistance is measured tance are compensated for automatically during mea- by applying an alternating current via the earth conductor, the surement and have no effect on measurement results.

  • Page 38: Measuring With Probe

    10.1 Measuring with Probe 10.2 Measuring without Probe Set-Up In the event that it is impossible to set a probe, earthing resis- tance can be estimated by means of an “earth loop resistance measurement” without probe. The measurement is performed exactly as described in chapter 10.1 “Measuring with Probe“...

  • Page 39: Evaluation Of Measurement Values

    Earthing resistance is determined with the following equation:  – – -- - Loop The value for operational earth conductor resistance R should be ignored in the calculation of earthing resistance, because it is generally unknown. The calculated earthing resistance thus includes operational earth conductor resistance as a safety factor.

  • Page 40: Measuring Insulation Resistance (Function Riso )

    Measuring Insulation Resistance (Function R Set-Up MENU  Note If you use the test plug together with a plug insert, insula- tion resistance is only measured between the phase con- ductor terminal designated “L” and the protective con- ductor terminal PE! START ...

  • Page 41: Insulation Measurement With Rising Test Voltage

    When an insulation resistance measurement has been performed on a capacitive object it is automatically discharged by the instru- START ment after the StartKey(3 or 17) has been released. Contact between the object and the instrument may not be interrupted. The voltage decline can be observed directly at the LC Display Field (1).

  • Page 42: Evaluation Of Measurement Values

    Measuring Low-Value Resistance of up to 100  11.2 Evaluation of Measurement Values (protective conductor and bonding conductor) Instrument measuring error must be taken into consideration in order to assure that the limit values set forth in DIN VDE regula- tions are not fallen short of.
  • Page 43 Attention! The test probes should always be in contact with the DUT before the Start Key  (3 or 17) is activated. If the object is charged with voltage, the measurement is blocked if the test probes are first placed into contact with the DUT, and the instrument fuse is blown if the StartKey...

  • Page 44: Compensation For Extension Cables Of Up To 10

    Compensation for Extension Cables of up to 10  12.2 The instrument’s batteries are exposed to excessive stress during (function R insulation resistance measurement. For measurement with cur- rent flow in one direction, only press and hold the Start Key  If extension cables are used, their resistance can be deducted (3 or 17) as long as is necessary for the measurement.

  • Page 45: Calculation Of Cable Lengths For Common Copper Conductors

    12.3 Calculation of Cable Lengths for Common 12.4 Setting the Limit Value Copper Conductors The resistance limit value can be set with the “R Limit” function. If measurement values which exceed this limit occur, the red U If the I / i key is activated after performance of resis- N LED lights up.

  • Page 46: Phase Sequence Testing

    Phase Sequence Testing START Set-Up Clockwise rotation Counter-clockwise rotation The Measuring Adapter (2-pole) (12) is required for connection of the instrument, and is expanded to a 3-pole measuring adapter with the included measurement cable. L-PE PE or N to phase MENU ...

  • Page 47: Operating And Display Elements

    Operating and Display Elements (4) Menu Key The basic functions menu for the function selected with the Func- (1) LC Display Field tion Selector Switch (9) is called up with the yellow menu key, and the instrument is switched on at the same time, if is was off. Each The following are displayed at the LCD: additional activation of the key advances the arrow for the selec- •...
  • Page 48 (7) U L /R L Lamp (12) Measuring Adapter This lamp lights up red if contact voltage is greater than 25 V or 50 V during RCD testing, as well as after safety shut-down Attention! occurs. It also lights up if R or R limit values have been The Measuring Adapter (2-pole) (12) may only be used...
  • Page 49 (14) Test Plug (20) Probe Connector Socket The various country specific plug inserts (e.g. protective contact The probe connector socket is required for the measurement of plug insert for Germany or SEV plug insert for Switzerland) or probe voltage U , earth electrode voltage U , earthing resis- S-PE...
  • Page 50 (28) Battery Compartment Lid Attention! Severe damage to the instrument may occur if Attention! incorrect fuses are used. When the lid is removed, the instrument must be discon- Only original fuses from GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH nected from the measuring circuit at all poles! assure required protection by means of suitable blowing characteristics (order no.
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  • Page 52: Characteristic Values

    Characteristic Values Connections Input Func- Measuring Reso- Measuring Nominal Measuring Intrinsic Display Range Impedance/ Plug 2-Pole 3-Pole tion Quantity lution Range Values Uncertainty Uncertainty Probe Clip Test Current Insert Adapter Adapter (1% rdg.+ 5 d) 0 ... 99.9 V 0.1 V 108 ...
  • Page 53 Connections Input Func- Measuring Reso- Measuring Nominal Measuring Intrinsic Display Range Impedance/ Plug 2-Pole 3-Pole tion Quantity lution Range Values Uncertainty Uncertainty Adapter Probe Clip Test Current Insert Adapter 0.15 ... 0.49  (10% rdg. +2d) 3 d (full Loop 0.50 ...
  • Page 54 Reference Conditions Ambient Conditions 230 V  0.1 % –20 C ... +60 C (without batteries) Line Voltage Storage Temperature 50 Hz  0.1 % –10 C ... +50 C Line Frequency Operating Temperature Meas. Quantity Frequency 45 Hz ... 65 Hz Relative Humidity max.
  • Page 55 Electricity Safety Electronic protection prevents switching on if interference voltage Safety Class II per IEC 61010-1/EN 61010-1/ is present VDE 0411-1 Fine Wire Fuse Nominal Voltage 230/400 V (300/500 V) Protection 3.15 A 10 s, Test Voltage 3.7 kV 50 Hz fuses blow at >...

  • Page 56: Lamp Functions

    15.1 Lamp Functions Meas. Function Selector Switch Lamp Status Test Plug Function Adapter Position (9) Instrument off and potential difference  100 V between contact finger and one of terminals L, N, PE or L1, L2, lights up L3 with single-pole connection or PE (earthing contact) with multi-pole connection, frequency f >...

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Maintenance 16.1 Self-Test  Note The following information is displayed at the test window:  Software version with date of issue  Instrument type  Date of last calibration / last balancing  Status display for internal testing (“OK !” must appear at the ROM and CAL-CHECK SUM display.
  • Page 58 Subsequently, the following test windows are displayed: START START  Note Each of the indicated relays is actuated twice. START START  Note Each of the four indicated lamps blinks three times. The measuring and testing instrument is restarted The PE lamp cannot be tested automatically! by pressing any key.

  • Page 59: Battery And Rechargeable Battery Operation, And Charging

    16.2 Battery and Rechargeable Battery Operation, and Charging Attention! Check to make sure that no leakage has occurred at batteries or Use only the NA101 (article no. Z501M) battery charger rechargeable batteries at short, regular intervals, or after the with reliable electrical isolation for the recharging of bat- instrument has been in storage for a lengthy period of time.

  • Page 60: Fuses

    Ð Remove the defective fuse and insert a Replacement Fuses (23). 16.3 Fuses Ð Insert the fuse closure after the fuse has been replaced and If a fuse has blown due to overload, a corresponding message error appears at the LC Display Field (1). The instrument’s voltage secure by turning clockwise.

  • Page 61: Appendix

    Appendix Tables for the determination of maximum or minimum display values under consideration of maximum instrument operating error: 17.1 Table 1 17.2 Table 2 (full wave) / Z () (+/- half-wave) () () Loop Loop ELoop Max. Max. Limit Max. Limit Max.
  • Page 62 17.3 Table 3 17.4 Table 4  M Min. Min. Max. Max. Limit Value Limit Value Limit Value Limit Value Display Value Display Value Display Value Display Value 0.10 0.12 10.0 10.7 0.10 0.07 10.0 9.59 0.15 0.17 15.0 15.9 0.15 0.12 15.0...
  • Page 63 17.5 Table 5 Short-Circuit Current Minimum Display Values for the determination of nominal current for various fuses and breakers for systems with nominal voltage of U =230/240 Low Resistance Fuses with Circuit Breaker and Line Switch in accordance with the DIN VDE 0636 series of standards Characteristic B/E Characteristic C Characteristic D...

  • Page 64: List Of Abbreviations And Their Meanings

    17.6 List of Abbreviations and their Meanings Insulation Insulation resistance RCCBs (Residual Current Device/RCD) Tripping current  Current Nominal residual current N Breaking current Rising test current (residual current) Leakage current Calculated earthing or earth electrode loop resistance (measured with clip-on current transformer) Selective residual current device Measuring current Time to trip / breaking time...

  • Page 65: Repair And Replacement Parts Service Calibration Center And Rental Instrument Service

    Repair and Replacement Parts Service Recalibration Calibration Center* and Rental Instrument Service The respective measuring task and the stress to which your mea- suring instrument is subjected affect the ageing of the compo- If required please contact: nents and may result in deviations from the guaranteed accuracy. GMC-I Service GmbH Service-Center If high measuring accuracy is required and the instrument is fre-...

  • Page 66: Product Support

    Product Support If required please contact: GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH Product Support Hotline Phone +49 911 8602-0 +49 911 8602-709 E-mail support@gossenmetrawatt.com GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...
  • Page 67 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...
  • Page 68 Edited in Germany • Subject to change without notice • A pdf version is available on the internet Phone +49 911 8602-111 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH +49 911 8602-777 Südwestpark 15 E-Mail info@gossenmetrawatt.com 90449 Nürnberg • Germany www.gossenmetrawatt.com...

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