Gossen MetraWatt PROFITEST MASTER Series

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54 Gossen Metrawatt GmbH

Set Parameter – Type RCMB

Set Parameter – Time to Trip

Note

The RCMB is tested with nominal residual currents of 6 to

300 mA.

Start Measurement

Time to trip

300 mA

6mA

60 mA

0.04 s

10.0 s

0.3 s

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Table of Contents2
Safety Instructions4
Applications5
Intended Use / Use for Intended Purpose5
Use for Other than Intended Purpose5
Liability and Guarantee5
Opening the Instrument / Repairs5
Scope of Functions5
Documentation6
Getting Started6
The Instrument7
Scope of Delivery7
Optional Accessories (Excerpt)7
Meanings of Symbols on the Instrument7
Instrument Overview8
Technical Data10
Characteristic Values for PROFITEST MTECH+ and PROFITEST MBASE11
Characteristic Values for PROFITEST MXTRA and PROFITEST MPRO1313
Operating and Display Elements16
Control Panel16
Display16
Leds16
LED Indications, Mains Connections and Potential Differences17
Operation26
Power Supply26
Inserting or Replacing the Battery Pack (Z502H) or Commercially Available Individual (Recharge- Able) Batteries26
Charging the Battery Pack (Z502H) in the Tester26
Switching the Instrument On/Off26
Instrument Settings27
Database32
Creating Distributor Structures, General32
Transferring Distributor Structures32
Creating a Distributor Structure in the Test Instrument32
Creating Structures (Example for Electrical Circuit)34
Searching for Structure Elements35
Saving Data and Generating Reports35
Use of Barcode Scanners and RFID Readers36
General Information on Measurements37
Using Cable Sets and Test Probes37
Test Plug - Changing Inserts37
Connecting the Instrument37
Automatic Settings, Monitoring and Shutdown37
Measured Value Display and Memory37
Help Function38
Setting Parameters or Limit Values Using RCD Measurement as an Example39
Freely Selectable Parameter Settings or Limit Values40
10.8.1 Changing Existing Parameters40
10.8.2 Adding New Parameters40
Semiautomatic Polarity Reversal41
Measuring Voltage and Frequency42
Single-Phase Measurement42
Voltage between L and N (U L-N ), L and PE42
Specific Plug Insert, E.g. SCHUKO42
11.1.2 Voltage between L - PE, N - PE and L - L42
With 2-Pole Adapter Connection42
3-Phase Measurement (Line-To-Line Voltage) and Phase Sequence42
Testing Rcds44
Measuring Touch Voltage (with Reference to Nominal Resid- Ual Current) with ⅓ Nominal Residual Current and Tripping Test with Nominal Residual Current45
Special Tests for Systems and Rcds47
Only)47
Testing Systems and Rccbs with Rising47
Tra)48
Testing RCCBS with 5 × I N48
12.2.4 Testing of Rccbs49
Which Are Suitable for Pulsating DC Residual49
Current49
Testing of Special Rcds49
12.3.1 Systems with Type RCD-S Selective Rccbs49
12.3.2 Prcds with Non-Linear Type PRCD-K Elements50
SRCD, PRCD-S (SCHUKOMAT, SIDOS or Comparable)51
12.3.4 Type G or R RCCB51
Testing Residual Current Circuit Breakers in TN-S Systems52
Testing of RCD Protection in IT Systems with High Cable Capacitance (E.g. in Norway)53
Testing of 6 Ma Residual Current Devices RDC-DD/RCMB (RDC-DD: PROFITEST MXTRA and PROFITEST MTECH+ Only)53
Testing of Breaking Requirements for Overcurrent Protective Devices, Measurement of Loop Impedance and Determination of Short-Circuit Current (ZL-PE and ISC Functions)55
Measurements with Suppression of RCD Tripping (PROFITEST MTECH+, PROFITEST MXTRA Only)55
Measurement with Positive Half-Waves (PROFITEST MTECH+, PROFITEST MXTRA Only)56
Evaluation of Measured Values56
Settings for Calculating Short-Circuit Current - Parameter ISC57
Measuring Supply Impedance (Z L-N Function)58
Earthing Resistance Measurement (Function R )60
Earthing Resistance Measurement - Mains Powered61
Earthing Resistance Measurement - Battery Powered, "Battery Mode" (PROFITEST MPRO & PROFITEST MXTRA Only)61
Earthing Resistance, Mains Powered - 2-Pole Measurement with 2-Pole Adapter or Country-Specific Plug (Schuko) Without Probe62
Earthing Resistance Measurement. Mains Powered - 3-Pole Measurement: 2-Pole Adapter with Probe63
Earthing Resistance Measurement, Mains Powered - Measuring Earth Electrode Potential (U Function)64
Earthing Resistance Measurement, Mains Powered - Selective Earthing Resistance Measurement with Current Clamp Sensor as Accessory65
Earthing Resistance Measurement, Battery Powered, "Battery Mode" - 3-Pole (PROFITEST MPRO & PROFITEST MXTRA Only)67
Earthing Resistance Measurement, Battery Powered, "Battery Mode" - 4-Pole (PROFITEST MPRO & PROFITEST MXTRA Only)68
Earthing Resistance Measurement, Battery Pow70
With Current Clamp Sensor and PRO-RE Measur70
PROFITEST MXTRA Only)70
Earthing Resistance Measurement, Battery Pow71
Pro-Re Measuring Adapter as Accessory)71
EST MPRO & PROFITEST MXTRA Only)71
MXTRA Only)72
Measurement of Insulation Resistance74
General74
Special Case: Earth Leakage Resistance (REISO )76
Measuring Low-Value Resistance of up to 200  (Protective Conductor and Equipotential Bonding Conductor)78
Measurement with Constant Test Current79
Protective Conductor Resistance Measurement80
Measurement at Prcds with Current-Monitored Protective Conductor Using the PROFITEST PRCD Test Adapter as an Accessory ( PROFITEST MXTRA Only)80
Measurement with Accessory Sensors81
Current Measurement with Current Clamp Sensor81
Special Functions - EXTRA Switch Position82
Voltage Drop Measurement83
Measuring the Impedance of Insulating Floors and Walls (Standing Surface Insulation Impedance) - ZST Function84
Testing Meter Startup with Earthing Contact Plug - Kwh Function85
Leakage Current Measurement with PRO-AB Leakage Current Adapter as Accessory - I Function (PROFITEST MXTRA Only)86
Testing Insulation Monitoring Devices - IMD Function (PROFITEST MXTRA Only)87
MXTRA Only)87
(PROFITEST MXTRA Only)90
Testing Residual Current Monitors - RCM Function ( PROFITEST MXTRA Only)91
Checking the Operating Statuses of Electric Vehicles at Charging Stations Per IEC 61851 ((PROFITEST MTECH+ & PROFITEST MXTRA)92
PRCD - Test Sequences for Documenting Fault Simulations at Prcds with the PROFITEST PRCD Adapter (PROFITEST MXTRA Only)93
1Fault Simulation93
Test Sequences (Automatic Test Sequences) - AUTO Function96
General (Test Sequence Layouts)96
Creation of Test Sequences with ETC96
Using Test Sequences97
Maintenance98
Test Instrument Firmware/Software98
21.1.1 Rechargeable Battery Care98
Fuse Replacement98
Housing98
Calibration98
Contact, Support and Service99
CE Declaration100
Disposal and Environmental Protection101
Appendix102
Tables for Determining Maximum and Minimum Display Values in Consideration of the Instrument's Maximum Measuring and Intrinsic Uncertainties102
At Which Values Should/Must an RCD Actually be Tripped? Requirements for Residual Current Devices (RCD)104
Testing Electrical Machines Per DIN en 60204 - Applications, Limit Values105
Periodic Testing Per DGUV V 3 (Previously BGV A3) - Limit Values for Electrical Systems and Operating Equipment105
Bibliography106
Internet Addresses for Additional Information106

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