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METREL MI 3290 User Manual

METREL MI 3290
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Earth Analyser
MI 3290
Instruction manual
Version 1.3.4, Code No. 20 752 597

Table of Contents

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METREL MI 3290 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ContinuityYes
Diode TestYes
Communication InterfaceUSB, Bluetooth
Operating Temperature-10 °C to +50 °C
DC Voltage Range0 to 1000 V
AC Voltage Range0 to 1000 V
DisplayGraphical LCD
Power SupplyRechargeable battery
Battery Life> 8 hours
Storage Temperature-20 °C to +60°C
Safety StandardsIEC 61010-1

Summary

General Description

Features

Lists the main functions and capabilities of the Earth Analyser instrument, including measurement types and display features.

Safety and operational considerations

Warnings and notes

Provides essential general warnings and important notes for safe and correct operation of the instrument.

Battery and charging of Li-ion battery pack

Details the Li-ion battery type, charging characteristics, and indicators for battery status.

Standards applied

Lists the relevant European and international standards the instrument is manufactured and tested according to.

Instrument description

Operator’s panel

Details the layout and components of the instrument's main operating interface.

Accessories

Standard set

Lists all standard accessories included with the MI 3290 Earth Analyser.

Instrument operation

General meaning of keys

Explains the function of each physical key on the instrument's keypad.

General Settings

Tests and Measurements

Earth Measurements [Ze and Re]

Details various methods for measuring earth impedance and resistance.

Pylon Ground Wire Test (PGWT)

Explains the procedure for testing overhead grounding wire connections on pylons.

Technical specifications

Earth [Ze]

Lists technical specifications related to Earth impedance measurements.

Specific Earth Resistance Measurements [ρ]

Details technical specs for specific earth resistance using Wenner/Schlumberger methods.

Earth Potential [Us]

Lists technical specifications for earth potential, step, and touch voltage measurements.

Impulse Impedance [Zp]

Provides technical specifications for impulse impedance measurements.

DC Resistance [R]

Lists technical specifications for DC resistance measurements (200mA and 7mA).

AC Impedance [Z]

Details technical specifications for AC impedance measurements.

Influence of the auxiliary electrodes

Explains how auxiliary electrode impedance affects measurement accuracy.

Influence of low test current through clamps

Discusses the impact of low test currents on clamp measurements.

Influence of noise

Details how noise affects measurements and the instrument's rejection capabilities.

Appendix F – The balancing procedure

Repositioning of the S probe when using the Selective Flex method with In-Line probe set-up

Explains repositioning the S probe for Selective Flex method accuracy.

Balancing procedure

Details the sub-procedure for balancing within the Selective Flex method.

Balancing Example

Provides an example demonstrating the balancing procedure steps and parameters.

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