User Manual
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Note
Measurements and measurement series can only be
saved after measurement has been completed. Mea-
sured values can only be added to intermediate buffer
memory during a measurement. Customer, location and
other entries cannot be changed in the memory menu.
These have to be selected directly in the database and
entered or changed.
Note
Please observe the following before storing tests or measure-
ments to the test instrument:
The date of recalibration may be printed on test reports or
transmitted to a PC during the export of test data. We
therefore recommend that you check the recalibration
date saved in the test instrument before starting to work
with your new test instrument (see page 11).
8.5 Measuring Protective Conductor Resistance – RPE
1
SECUTEST BASE10/PRO (feature G01): 10 A-RPE measurements are only
possible with line voltages of 115/230 V and line frequencies of 50/
60 Hz.
2
Connection for 2
nd
test probe for 2-pole measurement with SECUTEST
PRO only (or instrument with feature H01)
3
Can only be selected if the IP(set) parameter has been set to 10 A~,
with SECUTEST PRO only (or instrument with feature G01)
4
Can only be selected with SECUTEST BASE or if the IP(set) parameter has
been set to 200 mA.
Application, Definition, Measuring Method
Protective conductor resistance is the sum of the following resis-
tances:
• Connector cable or device connector cable resistance
• Contact resistance at plug and terminal connections
• Resistance of the extension cord if applicable
Protection Class I Devices
– Measurement type PE(TS) - P1 (passive)
– DUT mains plug to test socket
– Test probe P1 to P1 terminals
Schematic Diagram
Protective conductor resistance is measured between the earth-
ing contacts at the mains plug and the earthing contact con-
nected to the housing by contacting the housing with test probe
P1.
Single measurements, rotary switch level: green
Switch
Position
Measure-
ment Type,
With Mains
to Test
Socket
Measure-
ment Type,
Without
Mains
to Test
Socket
Measuring Functions
R
PE
Passive:
PE(TS) - P1
R
PE
Protective conductor resistance
Ip Test current: 200 mA
Ip Test current:
10 A
1
Active:
PE(TS) - P1
4
PE(mains) - P1
PE(mains) - P1
clamp
3
P1 - P2
2
R
PE