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Gossen MetraWatt PROFITEST INTRO User Manual

Gossen MetraWatt PROFITEST INTRO
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Operating Instructions
PROFITESTINTRO
Tester, DIN VDE 0100-600 / IEC 60364-6
3-349-840-03
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Gossen MetraWatt PROFITEST INTRO Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGossen MetraWatt
ModelPROFITEST INTRO
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Control Panel Overview

LCD Panel

Displays measurement results, status, and menus.

Softkeys

Context-sensitive keys for parameter selection and functions.

Fixed Function Keys

Dedicated keys for specific instrument functions like ESC, MEM, HELP.

Rotary Selector Switch

Main dial for selecting measurement functions and modes.

LED Indications

Status lights for mains connection, limits, and measurement feedback.

Power and Connectivity

Measuring Connections

Details on test probes, remote control, and connection assignments.

Key to Display Elements and Function Overview

Measuring Functions Overview

Summarizes all supported measurement types and their ranges.

Safety Features and Precautions

General Safety Precautions

Basic safety rules for instrument operation and maintenance.

Scope of Delivery and Instrument Application

General Application

Outlines the instrument's compliance with standards and suitability for tests.

Included Features Summary

Lists the main measurement and testing capabilities.

Initial Start-Up Procedures

Battery Pack Installation/Replacement

Step-by-step guide for inserting or changing the battery pack.

Instrument Power On/Off

How to switch the test instrument on and off.

Battery Charging Procedure

Instructions for charging the rechargeable battery pack using the charger.

Offset Measurement and General Notes

Offset Measurement Procedure

How to measure and set offset values for resistance measurements.

Connecting the Instrument

Instructions for connecting the tester to electrical systems.

Measurement Display, Memory, and Connection Testing

Measurement Value Display and Memory

How measured values are shown and stored in the instrument.

Earthing Contact Socket Testing

Procedures for verifying correct connection of earthing sockets.

Touch Voltage Measurement and Conditions

Methods for measuring touch voltage and factors causing measurement abortion.

Help Function and Parameter Setting

Setting RCD Measurement Parameters

Example of how to set parameters and limit values for RCD testing.

Advanced Measurement Settings

Custom Parameter and Limit Value Settings

How to freely select parameters and limit values beyond predefined options.

2-Pole Measurement with Polarity Reversal

Using fast or semiautomatic polarity reversal in 2-pole measurements.

Measuring Voltage and Frequency

Single-Phase Voltage Measurement

Measuring voltage and frequency in single-phase systems using different adapters.

2-Pole Voltage Measurement

Performing voltage measurements with a 2-pole connection and country-specific adapters.

3-Phase Measurements and RCD Testing

3-Phase Voltage and Phase Sequence

Measuring line-to-line voltage and determining phase sequence in 3-phase systems.

RCD Testing Overview

Introduction to RCD testing, including methods and waveform types.

RCD Touch Voltage and Tripping Tests

Touch Voltage Measurement without RCD Tripping

Measuring touch voltage using 1/3 nominal current without triggering the RCD.

RCD Tripping Test

Performing tripping tests with nominal residual current and setting parameters.

Detailed RCD Testing Procedures

Touch Voltage Measurement without Tripping

Method for measuring touch voltage without RCD activation.

RCD Tripping Test and Voltage Limits

Performing tripping tests and understanding touch voltage limit values.

Special RCD Tests

Rising Residual Current Test (AC)

Testing RCDs with increasing AC residual current for various types.

Rising Residual Current Test (Type B/B+)

Specific procedures for testing Type B/B+ RCDs with rising residual current.

Specific RCD Tests

Testing RCCBs with 5x Nominal Current

Procedure for testing RCCBs with 5 times nominal current.

Pulsating DC Residual Current Testing

Testing RCCBs with pulsating DC current and no-trip tests.

Testing Special RCD Types

Selective RCD-S Testing

How to test selective RCDs (Type S) and their parameters.

PRCD-K Element Testing

Testing PRCD-K elements, including terminology and objectives.

RCD and PRCD Testing

SRCD, PRCD-S Testing

Procedures for testing SRCD and PRCD-S devices.

Specific RCD and System Testing

Type G or R RCCB Testing

Testing special Type G or R RCCBs with specific parameters.

Loop Impedance and Short-Circuit Current Testing

Loop Impedance Measurement Method

How to measure loop impedance and determine short-circuit current.

RCD Tripping Suppression for Loop Impedance

Using bias magnetization to suppress RCD tripping during loop impedance tests.

Loop Impedance Measurements

RCD Tripping Suppression Measurements

Performing loop impedance tests with RCD tripping suppression.

Measurement Cable Compensation

How to compensate for measurement cable resistance.

Evaluating Loop Impedance Measurements

How to interpret measured values and determine allowable limits.

Short-Circuit Current Calculation and Line Impedance

Calculating Short-Circuit Current (Parameter Ik)

Setting parameters for calculating short-circuit current.

Measuring Line Impedance (ZL-N)

Method for measuring line impedance and connection types.

Line Impedance and Short-Circuit Current Details

Line Impedance Measurement Cable Compensation

Compensating for cable resistance in line impedance measurements.

Earthing Resistance Measurement

Earth Resistance Measurement

Earth Resistance Measurement Details

Insulation Resistance Measurement

Insulation Resistance Measurement Procedures

Special Insulation Resistance Conditions

Low-Value Resistance Measurement

Special Functions and Voltage Drop Measurement

LED Indications and Mains Connection Tests

Error Messages and Troubleshooting

Error Messages and Troubleshooting Details

Parameter Combination Error Checks

Characteristic Values

Appendix: Characteristic Values Tables

Appendix: Short-Circuit Current Values

RCD Tripping Requirements and Standards

Service, Recalibration, and Product Support

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