User Guide
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INTRODUCTION
The Primer – 600 marks the differences with any other equipment that exists
today. Its innovative design and cutting-edge technology permit tackling
resistance measurement tasks in a much more efficient manner, as it takes the
concept of manageability to extremes that have never been possible until now.
With Prime – 600, SMC opens the door to a new generation of test equipment,
based on the formula of innovation, and designed with and for the user, backed
by more than 30 years’ experience in the development of practical, affordable
and long-lasting solutions for its customers all over the world.
Until today, all the micro-ohmmeters on the market were limited to measuring the
resistance of a static object, presenting this on the screen as a value expressed
in Ohms. In contrast, the DRM function is incorporated into the Prime 600 from
factory. Until now this function, which draws a chart with the resistance values
measured on an object (typically the contact of a switch) at high speed and
precision in a short period of time, was only available in some switch analysis
devices.
It is extremely useful to assess the status of the main and arc contacts in sealed
switches (vacuum or SF6) with great speed and reliability, without having to
open them, with the subsequent cost saving.
You can carry out measurements one after another using the traditional method,
or get the Prime – 600 to automatically register the resistance values as you
apply the voltmeter tips at different points.
The Prime – 600 will show a confirmation message if it detects an error in its
connections, and will automatically demagnetise the load at the end of each test
for your safety. You can print out the results immediately or just save them on a
USB memory stick. Later, you can download any tests you want on your
Windows computer to organise them and prepare reports with a professional
aspect, using the software supplied with the Prime 600. It is managed from a
small touch screen for greater convenience. Updatable by direct connection to
the Internet.