BENNING IT 130 Content
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Table of contents
1
Preface...............................................................................................................................6
2
Safety and operating instructions ...................................................................................7
2.1
Warnings.....................................................................................................................7
2.2
Batteries / storage batteries and charger...................................................................11
2.3
Standards applied .....................................................................................................13
3
Device description..........................................................................................................14
3.1
Front panel................................................................................................................14
3.2
Connection panel ......................................................................................................15
3.3
Rear panel ................................................................................................................16
3.4
Carrying the installation tester ...................................................................................17
3.4.1
Attachment of the carrying strap ........................................................................18
3.5
Scope of delivery and optional accessories...............................................................19
3.5.1
Standard scope of delivery ................................................................................19
3.5.2
Optional accessories .........................................................................................20
4
Operating the BENNING IT 130 installation tester ........................................................21
4.1
Indications and acoustic warning signals...................................................................21
4.1.1
Connection monitor ...........................................................................................21
4.1.2
Battery indication...............................................................................................21
4.1.3
Warnings and messages ...................................................................................21
4.1.4
Evaluation field ..................................................................................................22
4.1.5
Acoustic warning signals ...................................................................................22
4.1.6
Help menu ("HELP" key) ...................................................................................23
4.1.7
Background lighting and contrast.......................................................................23
4.2
Function selector switch ............................................................................................24
4.3
"AUTO" mode............................................................................................................24
4.4
"SETTINGS" mode....................................................................................................25
4.4.1
Memory .............................................................................................................25
4.4.2
Language ..........................................................................................................25
4.4.3
Date and time ....................................................................................................26
4.4.4
Earthing system (power supply network) ...........................................................26
4.4.5
RCD testing.......................................................................................................27
4.4.6
Isc factor (scaling factor)....................................................................................28
4.4.7
Commander ON/OFF ........................................................................................29
4.4.8
Initial settings.....................................................................................................29
4.4.9
Clamp settings...................................................................................................30
5
Measurements.................................................................................................................32
5.1
TRMS voltage, frequency and phase sequence ........................................................32
5.2
Insulating resistance..................................................................................................34
5.3
Low-impedance resistance / continuity test ...............................................................36
5.3.1
Low-impedance resistance with a testing current of 200 mA .............................36
5.3.2
Continuity test with a testing current of 7 mA .....................................................37
5.3.3
Compensation (null balance) of the test cable resistance ..................................38
5.4
RCD testing...............................................................................................................40
5.4.1
Contact voltage (Uc)..........................................................................................41
5.4.2
Tripping time (RCDt)..........................................................................................42
5.4.3
Tripping current (RCD I) ....................................................................................42
5.4.4
Automatic test....................................................................................................43