User Manual
52 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH
General Settings (Setup: auto measurements parameter)
The following settings can be entered for all test sequences in the
SETUP switch position on menu page 1/3 under the auto measure-
ments parameter:
❑ At the End of the Sequence
At the end of a sequence, either the save symbol appears in
order to prompt storage (“memory screen” parameter), or the
results list (“results list” parameter) is displayed.
❑ Considering Measuring Uncertainty
If Yes is selected, measuring uncertainty is taken into consider-
ation when the measurement results are displayed. The final
result which appears at the display is downgraded by an
amount equal to measuring uncertainty.
❑ Auto Measuring Point
If
Yes
is selected, the test instrument detects whether or not the
protective conductor is contacted with the probe during the pro-
tective conductor resistance measurement included in an auto-
mated test sequence and automatically starts recording a new
measuring point. Statuses are indicated by various, continuous
acoustic signals. The protective conductor test can thus be con-
ducted without using the keys on the instrument.
Note
The “Auto Measuring Point” function is only activated
during test steps of the “multiple measurement” type. If
you want to use this function ...
– In the case of integrated test sequences: Make sure
that the “multiple measurement” test parameter
(see page 54) is selected for the RPE test step.
– In the case of user-defined test sequences (only with
Z853R database expansion or feature KB01):
Make sure that the RPE test step has been entered to
the sequence as a “multiple measurement”.
❑ Initial Window Style
Selection can be made here between a tree view and a detail
view for the first page of the test sequence (see section 10.2).
❑ Limit Value Mode
If you want to use only the limit values specified in the stan-
dards to evaluate the measurements, set the parameter to
Normal.
When set to Expert, the LIMIT softkey appears next to the
“measurement failed” popup if the measurement has not been
passed. This key makes it possible to enter a user-defined
limit value (as a rule a limit value specified by the manufacturer
which deviates from the standard), in order to allow the test to
be passed under these new conditions.
❑ Measuring sequences (no longer included in menu „Culture“ as from firm-
ware V1.6.0)
The following standards can be selected in this context:
VDE, OVE (Dutch version: NEN)
A restart of the instrument is launched provided the setting for
„Measuring sequences“ has been modified and menu „Auto
Measurements“ is aborted.
Note
The test instrument must be restarted after changing the
measuring sequences.
Database structure and content remain unchanged.
Meaning of Symbols in the User Interface – Test Sequence
SETUP
Sym-
bol
Softkey Variants, Test Sequence
Test for Protection Class I Devices
Exposed, conductive parts are connected to the protec-
tive conductor so that they are not charged with voltage if
the basic insulation should fail.
Test for Protection Class II Devices
These devices are equipped with double insulation or
reinforced insulation.
Test for Protection Class III Devices
These devices are supplied with safety extra-low voltage
(SELV). Beyond this, no voltages are generated which
exceed SELV.
Type B applied parts (body)
Type BF applied parts (body float)
Type CF applied parts (cardiac float)
Configure sequence parameters (see page 55)
Set classification parameters
Assess visual inspection or function test with OK
or not OK (toggle key)
Enter a comment, e.g. for the visual inspection or function
test
Continue test, next test step in the test sequence
Stop continuous measurement, next test in test sequence
Accept changed parameter, return to memory view
Stop test sequence
– Repeat inspection (if it has been failed).
– Repeat test step
– Skip inspection test step
– Skip individual tests within the test sequence
Start evaluation – record measured value. Each time this
softkey is pressed, an additional measured value is saved
and the number is increased by one.
Start evaluation sequence during a
continuous measurement
.
The number blinks.
Record measured value during the evaluation sequence of a
continuous measurement
.
Repeat measured value recording
Delete measured value
Display measured values
Display details from the results list
Hide details from the results list
The ID number to which the measurement(s) will be stored
can be entered here.
Valid measured values have been obtained for a test
sequence. This measurement can be saved.
Save measurement data as (with display of directory path
/ ID or new entry of an ID other than the preselected one)