MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Table of contents Table of contents Preface ..........................6 Safety and operational considerations ................7 Warnings and notes ....................7 Battery and charging ....................11 Standards applied ..................... 13 Instrument description ....................14 Front panel ........................
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Table of contents Earth resistance ......................50 5.7.1 Standard earthing resistance measurement ............51 PE test terminal ......................53 PE conductor resistance (MI 3100 SE only) .............. 55 Auto-sequences (MI 3100 SE only) ................57 Data handling (MI 3100 SE only) ..................
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Table of contents Appendix A – Fuse table ......................82 Fuse table – IPSC ..................... 82 Appendix B – Accessories for specific measurements ............86 Appendix C – Country notes ....................87 List of country modifications ..................87 Modification issues ....................
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Preface Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Eurotest instrument and its accessories from METREL. The instrument was designed on a basis of rich experience, acquired through many years of dealing with electric installation test equipment.
Warnings and notes In order to maintain the highest level of operator safety while carrying out various tests and measurements, METREL recommends keeping your Eurotest instruments in good condition and undamaged. When using the instrument, consider the following general warnings: General warnings related to safety: symbol on the instrument means »Read the Instruction manual with...
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Safety and operational considerations Warnings related to safety of measurement functions: Insulation resistance Insulation resistance measurement should only be performed on de-energized objects! Do not touch the test object during the measurement or before it is fully discharged! Risk ...
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Safety and operational considerations Earth resistance If voltage between test terminals is higher than 30 V the resistance to earth measurement will not be performed. If a noise voltage higher than approx. 5 V is present between the H and E or S test ...
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Safety and operational considerations PE conductor resistance measurement will trip an RCD. The measurement of PE conductor resistance using trip-lock function does not normally trip an RCD. However, the trip limit may be exceeded if a leakage current flows to the PE protective conductor or if there is a capacitive connection between L and PE conductors.
Unpredictable chemical processes can occur during the charging of battery cells that have been left unused for a longer period (more than 6 months). In this case METREL recommends repeating the charge/discharge cycle at least 2-4 times. If no improvement is achieved after several charge / discharge cycles, then each battery ...
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Safety and operational considerations etc). It is very likely that only some of the battery cells are deteriorated. One different battery cell can cause an improper behaviour of the entire battery pack! The effects described above should not be confused with the normal decrease of battery ...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Safety and operational considerations Standards applied The Eurotest instruments are manufactured and tested in accordance with the following regulations: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) EN 61326 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Instrument description Instrument description Front panel Figure 3.1: Front panel Legend: 128 x 64 dots matrix display with backlight. Modifies selected parameter. DOWN TEST Starts measurements. TEST Acts also as the PE touching electrode.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Instrument description Connector panel Figure 3.2: Connector panel Legend: Test connector Measuring inputs / outputs. Charger socket Communication with PC serial port PS/2 connector Connection to barcode / RFID reader (MI 3100 SE)
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Instrument description Back side Figure 3.3: Back panel Legend: Battery / fuse compartment cover Back panel information label Fixing screws for battery / fuse compartment cover Figure 3.4: Battery and fuse compartment Legend:...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Instrument description RCD (EN 61557-6) Continuity R Low (EN 61557-4) I : 10mA, 30mA, 100mA, 300mA, 500mA, 1A R: 0.12 1999 Nominal voltage: 100V 264V / 15Hz 500Hz Test current: min. ±200mA at 2 Contact voltage U : 0.0V...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Instrument description The instrument can be used even when placed in soft carrying bag – test cable connected to the instrument through the front aperture. Instrument set and accessories 3.5.1 Standard set MI 3100 s – EurotestEASI Instrument ...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Instrument operation Instrument operation Display and sound 4.1.1 Terminal voltage monitor The terminal voltage monitor displays on-line the voltages on the test terminals and information about active test terminals in the a.c. installation measuring mode.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Instrument operation High electrical noise was detected during measurement. Results may be impaired. L and N are changed. Warning! High voltage is applied to the test terminals. Warning! Dangerous voltage on the PE terminal! Stop the activity...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Instrument operation Figure 4.1: Examples of help screens 4.1.7 Backlight and contrast adjustments With the BACKLIGHT key backlight and contrast can be adjusted. Click Toggles backlight intensity level. Locks high intensity backlight level until power is turned off or the key Keep pressed for 1 s is pressed again.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Instrument operation Function selection For selecting test / measurement function, entering settings menu and auto-test mode (MI 3100 SE only) the FUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH shall be used. Function selector switch and keys: Function selector...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Settings Different instrument options can be set in the SETTINGS menu. Options are: recalling and clearing stored results (MI 3100 SE only), selection of language, setting the date and time, ...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements UP / DOWN Selects language. TEST Confirms selected language and exits to settings menu. Exits back to settings menu. Function selector Exits back to selected test / measurement function switch without changes.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Trip-out times according to EN 60364-4-41: ½I 2I 5I N N N N General RCDs > 999 ms < 999 ms < 150 ms < 40 ms (non-delayed) Selective RCDs >...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Keys: UP / DOWN Sets Isc value. TEST Confirms Isc value. Exits back to settings menu. Function selector Exits back to selected test / measurement function switch without changes. Short circuit current Isc in the supply system is important for selection or verification of protective circuit breakers (fuses, over-current breaking devices, RCDs).
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The Bluetooth dongle A1436 should always be initialized before first use with the instrument. If the dongle was initialized by another Metrel instrument it will probably not work properly when working with the instrument again. For more information about communication via Bluetooth refer to chapter 7.6 ...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements 4.3.8 Initial settings In this menu the instrument settings, measurement parameters and limits can be set to initial (factory) values. Figure 4.12: Initial settings dialogue Keys: UP / DOWN Selects option [YES, NO].
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Nominal differential current: I =30 mA N RCD type: AC, non-delayed Test current starting polarity: (0) Limit contact voltage: 50 V Current multiplier: 1 AUTO SEQUENCES (MI 3100 SE only): AUTO TT...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Measurements Voltage, frequency and phase sequence Voltage and frequency measurement is always active in the terminal voltage monitor. In the special VOLTAGE TRMS menu the measured voltage, frequency and information about detected three-phase connection can be stored. Measurements are based on the EN 61557-7 standard.
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Voltage measurement procedure Select the VOLTAGE TRMS function using the function selector switch. Connect test cable to the instrument. Connect test leads to the item to be tested (see Figure 5.2 and Figure 5.3).
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Insulation resistance The insulation resistance measurement is performed in order to ensure safety against electric shock through insulation. Typical applications are: insulation resistance between conductors of installation, insulation resistance of non-conductive rooms (walls and floors), ...
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Figure 5.7: Example of insulation resistance measurement result Displayed results: R ....insulation resistance Um ... test voltage (actual value)
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Resistance of earth connection and equipotential bonding The resistance measurement is performed in order to ensure that the protective measures against electric shock through earth connections and bondings are effective. Two sub-functions are available: R LOWΩ...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements R LOWΩ measurement procedure Select function using the function selector switch. LOWΩ R LOWΩ Set sub-function to using UP / DOWN keys. Enable and set limit (optional). Connect test cable to the instrument.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Continuous resistance measurement procedure Select function using the function selector switch. Set sub-function to CONTINUITY using UP / DOWN keys. Enable and set the limit (optional). Connect test cable to the instrument.
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Figure 5.14: Results with old calibration values Figure 5.15: Results with new calibration values Note: The highest value for lead compensation is 5 . If the resistance is higher the compensation value is set back to default value.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Testing RCDs Various test and measurements are required for verification of RCD(s) in RCD protected installations. Measurements are based on the EN 61557-6 standard. The following measurements and tests (sub-functions) can be performed: contact voltage, ...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Connections for testing RCD Figure 5.17: Connecting the plug commander and the 3-wire test lead 5.4.1 Contact voltage (RCD Uc) A current flowing into the PE terminal causes a voltage drop on earth resistance, i.e. voltage difference between PE equipotential bonding circuit and earth.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Loop resistance is indicative and calculated from Uc result (without additional proportional factors) according to: Figure 5.18: Example of contact voltage measurement results Displayed results: Uc ..contact voltage Rl ..fault loop resistance 5.4.2 Trip-out time (RCDt)
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements (trip-out current) or end value in case the RCD didn’t trip-out. Maximum test current is I Trip-out current measurement procedure Select the function using the function selector switch. Set sub-function to RCD I using UP / DOWN keys.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements 5.4.4 RCD Auto-test RCD auto-test function is intended to perform a complete RCD test (trip-out time at different residual currents, trip-out current and contact voltage) in one set of automatic tests, guided by the instrument.
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Figure 5.21: Individual steps in RCD auto-test Bottom Figure 5.22: Two parts of result field in RCD auto-test Displayed results: , 0º)
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Fault loop impedance and prospective fault current Fault loop is a loop comprised by mains source, line wiring and PE path to the mains source. The instrument measures the impedance of the loop and calculates the short circuit current.
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Fault loop impedance measurement procedure Select the Zloop function using function selector switch. Set sub-function to Zloop Zs rcd using UP / DOWN keys. Select test parameters (optional). Connect test cable to the instrument.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Line impedance and prospective short-circuit current / Voltage drop Line impedance is measured in loop comprising of mains voltage source and line wiring. Line impedance is covered by the requirements of the EN 61557-3 standard.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements 5.6.1 Line impedance and prospective short circuit current Circuits for measurement of line impedance Figure 5.28: Phase-neutral or phase-phase line impedance measurement – connection of plug commander and 3-wire test lead Line impedance measurement procedure...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Note: High fluctuations of mains voltage can influence the measurement results (the noise sign is displayed in the message field). In this case it is recommended to repeat few measurements to check if the readings are stable.
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Step 1 - Zref Step 2 - Voltage drop Figure 5.31: Examples of voltage drop measurement result Displayed results: ΔU .... voltage drop Isc .... prospective short-circuit current Z ....line impedance at measured point Zref ..
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Earth resistance Earth resistance is one of the most important parameters for protection against electric shock. Main earthing arrangements, lightning systems, local earthings, soil resistivity etc can be verified with the earthing resistance test. The measurement conforms to the EN 61557-5 standard.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements 5.7.1 Standard earthing resistance measurement Connections for earth resistance measurement Figure 5.33: Resistance to earth, measurement of main installation earthing Figure 5.34: Resistance to earth, measurement of a lighting protection system Figure 5.35: Example of earth resistance measurement result Displayed results for earth resistance measurement: R ....
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements Notes: High resistance of S and H probes could influence the measurement results. In this case, “Rp” and “Rc” warnings are displayed. There is no PASS / FAIL indication in this case.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements PE test terminal It can happen that a dangerous voltage is applied to the PE wire or other accessible metal parts. This is a very dangerous situation since the PE wire and MPEs are considered to be earthed.
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements PE terminal test procedure Connect test cable to the instrument. Connect test leads to the item to be tested ( see Figure 5.36 and Figure 5.37). Touch PE test probe (the TEST key) for at least one second.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements PE conductor resistance (MI 3100 SE only) In TN system instrument measures the resistance of the protection conductor from the power transformer to the measurement site. In TT system the resistance of protection conductor from mains outlet to earth electrode and back to the power transformer via soil and the transformers earthing system is measured.
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Measurements PE conductor resistance measurement procedure Select the function using the function selector switch. Set sub-function to Rpe(rcd) using UP / DOWN keys. Select test parameters (optional). Connect test cable to the instrument.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Autosequences Auto-sequences (MI 3100 SE only) Auto-sequences are intended to perform automatic executing of pre-defined measurement sequences. Sequences are divided into three groups, each for selected supply system: AUTO TT, AUTO TN (RCD) and ...
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Autosequences Keys in auto-sequence and editing parameters menu Auto-sequence menu Editing parameters menu Enters viewing/editing Selects the test parameter to be set or test parameters. modified. UP / DOWN Sets or modifies test parameters.
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Autosequences Circuit for automatic measurement Figure 6.4: Auto-sequence setup Automatic measurement procedure Select the AUTO SEQUENCES function using the function selector switch. Select auto-sequence AUTO AUTO TN (rcd), or AUTO Select test parameters.
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Autosequences Lim ... low limit prospective short-circuit current value Loop impedance (Zs or Zs Z ....loop impedance Isc .... prospective fault current Lim ... low limit prospective fault current value PE conductor resistance (Rpe or Rpe R ....
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Data handling Data handling (MI 3100 SE only) Memory organization Measurement results together with all relevant parameters can be stored in the instrument’s memory. After the measurement is completed, results can be stored to the flash memory of the instrument, together with the sub-results and function parameters.
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MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Data handling level: CONNECTION: Default location name (connection and its successive number). 004: No. of selected element. No. of measurements in selected location [No. of measurements in selected location and its sub- locations] Measurement field Type of stored measurement in the selected location.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Data handling Storing test results After the completion of a test the results and parameters are ready for storing ( icon is displayed in the information field). By pressing the MEM key, the user can store the results.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Data handling Recalling test results Press the MEM key in every measuring function when there is no result available for storing or select MEMORY in the SETTINGS menu. Figure 7.3: Recall menu - installation structure Figure 7.4: Recall menu - measurements field...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Data handling Clearing stored data 7.5.1 Clearing complete memory content Select CLEAR ALL MEMORY in MEMORY menu. A warning will be displayed. Figure 7.6: Clear all memory Keys in clear all memory menu...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Data handling MEM / ESC Exits back to delete results menu without changes. Function selector Switches to test / measuring function without changes. switch 7.5.3 Clearing individual measurements Select DELETE RESULTS in MEMORY menu.
A new location name (scanned from a barcode label or a RFID tag) will be accepted by the instrument. A successful receive of the barcode or RFID tag is confirmed by two short confirmation beeps. Note: Use only barcode readers and RFID readers delivered by METREL or authorized distributor.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Data handling Communication Stored results can be transferred to a PC. A special communication program on the PC automatically identifies the instrument and enables data transfer between the instrument and the PC. There are three communication interfaces available on the instrument: USB, RS 232 and Bluetooth.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Data handling 7.6.2 Bluetooth communication How to configure a Bluetooth link between instrument and PC For Bluetooth communication with PC a Standard Serial Port over Bluetooth link for Bluetooth dongle A 1436 must be configured first.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Upgrading the instrument Upgrading the instrument The instrument can be upgraded from a PC via the RS232 communication port. This enables to keep the instrument up to date even if the standards or regulations change. The upgrade can be carried with a help of special upgrading software and the communication cable as shown on Figure 7.14.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Maintenance Maintenance Unauthorized persons are not allowed to open the Eurotest instrument. There are no user replaceable components inside the instrument, except the battery and fuses under rear cover. Fuse replacement There are three fuses under back cover of the Eurotest instrument.
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Technical specifications Technical specifications 10.1 Insulation resistance Insulation resistance (nominal voltages 50 V , 100 V and 250 V Measuring range according to EN 61557 is 0.15 M 199.9 M. Accuracy Measuring range (M) Resolution (M)
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Technical specifications 10.2 Continuity 10.2.1 Resistance R LOW Measuring range according to EN 61557 is 0.16 1999 . Accuracy Measuring range R () Resolution () 0.00 19.99 (3 % of reading + 3 digits) 0.01...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Technical specifications 10.3.3 Trip-out time Complete measurement range corresponds to EN 61557 requirements. Maximum measuring times set according to selected reference for RCD testing. Measuring range (ms) Resolution (ms) Accuracy 0.0 40.0 1 ms...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Technical specifications 10.4 Fault loop impedance and prospective fault current 10.4.1 No disconnecting device or FUSE selected Fault loop impedance Measuring range according to EN 61557 is 0.25 9.99k. Accuracy Measuring range () Resolution ()
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Technical specifications 10.5 Line impedance and prospective short-circuit current / Voltage drop Line impedance Measuring range according to EN 61557 is 0.25 9.99k. Accuracy Measuring range () Resolution () 0.00 9.99 0.01...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Technical specifications 10.6 PE conductor resistance (MI 3100 SE only) 10.6.1 No RCD selected PE conductor resistance Accuracy Measuring range () Resolution () 0.00 19.99 0.01 (5 % of reading + 5 digits) 20.0 ...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Technical specifications 10.7 Resistance to earth 10.7.1 Standard earthing resistance measurement – 3-wire measurement Measuring range according to EN61557-5 is 2.00 1999 . Accuracy Measuring range () Resolution () 0.00 19.99 0.01...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Technical specifications 10.8 Voltage, frequency, and phase rotation 10.8.1 Phase rotation 550 V Nominal system voltage range ....100 V Nominal frequency range ....... 14 Hz 500 Hz Result displayed ........1.2.3 or 3.2.1 10.8.2 Voltage...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Technical specifications 10.9 General data Power supply voltage ......9 V (61.5 V battery or accu, size AA) Operation ..........typical 20 h Charger socket input voltage ....12 V 10 % Charger socket input current ....
Appendix A – Fuse table MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Appendix A – Fuse table Fuse table – IPSC Fuse type NV Rated Disconnection time [s] current Min. prospective short- circuit current (A) 32.5 22.3 18.7 15.9 65.6 46.4...
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Appendix A – Fuse table MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Fuse type gG Rated Disconnection time [s] current Min. prospective short- circuit current (A) 32.5 22.3 18.7 15.9 65.6 46.4 38.8 31.9 18.7 102.8 56.5 46.4 26.7 165.8 115.3...
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Appendix A – Fuse table MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Fuse type C Rated Disconnection time [s] current Min. prospective short- circuit current (A) 10.8 21.6 32.4 70.2 86.4 172.8 340.2 Fuse type K Rated Disconnection time [s] current Min.
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Appendix A – Fuse table MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Fuse type D Rated Disconnection time [s] current Min. prospective short- circuit current (A) 10.8 21.6 32.4 70.2 86.4 172.8...
MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Appendix B – Accessories for specific measurements Appendix B – Accessories for specific measurements The table below presents recommended standard and optional accessories required for specific measurement. Please see attached list of standard accessories for your set or contact your distributor for further information.
Appendix C – Country notes MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Appendix C – Country notes This appendix C contains collection of minor modifications related to particular country requirements. Some of the modifications mean modified listed function characteristics related to main chapters and others are additional functions.
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Appendix C – Country notes MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Modification of the chapter 5.4.1 Contact voltage Rated I RCD type proportional to 1.05I N 21.05I N A, F 1.41.05I N 30 mA A, F 21.41.05I N A, F 21.05I...
If the commander is not used for a long period of time, remove all batteries from the battery compartment. Alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (size AA) can be used. Metrel recommends only using rechargeable batteries with a capacity of 800 mAh or above.
Appendix D – Commanders MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Description of commanders Figure D.1: Front side tip commander (A 1401) Figure D.2: Front side plug commander (A 1314) Figure D.3: Back side Legend: TEST Starts measurements. TEST Acts also as the PE touching electrode.
Appendix D – Commanders MI 3100 s, MI 3100 SE EurotestEASI Operation of commanders Warning! Dangerous voltage on the commander’s PE Both LED yellow terminal! Right LED red Fail indication Right LED green Pass indication Left LED blinks blue Commander is monitoring the input voltage...
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