Operation Manual

GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH 3
Contents Page
1 Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 3
2 Applications .................................................................................... 5
3 Initial Start-Up ................................................................................ 5
3.1 Battery Installation ...........................................................................................5
3.2 Testing the Batteries .......................................................................................5
3.3 Switching the Tester On and Off .......................................................................5
3.4 Analog Display ................................................................................................6
4 Direct and Alternating Voltage Measurements ............................... 6
5 Insulation Resistance Measurement .............................................. 6
5.1 Measurement Procedure .................................................................................6
5.2 Evaluation of Measurement Values ...................................................................7
5.3 Measurements with the Guard Cable (with Accessory Guard 5000A) ..................8
6 Characteristic Values ...................................................................... 8
7 Maintenance ................................................................................. 10
7.1 Batteries .......................................................................................................10
7.2 Housing ........................................................................................................10
7.3 Measurement Cables ....................................................................................10
7.4 Recalibration, Repair, Parts Replacement, and Device Balancing ......................11
8 Z580A Crank Generator Operating Mode ...................................... 11
8.1 Installing the Crank Generator ........................................................................11
8.2 Operating the Crank Generator ......................................................................11
8.3 Measuring Insulation Resistance in the Crank Generator Operating Mode .........11
8.4 Discharging the Device Under Test .................................................................12
8.5 Measuring Voltage in the Crank Generator Operating Mode .............................12
8.6 Characteristic Values .....................................................................................12
9 Accessories (optional) ................................................................. 12
10 Repair and Replacement Parts Service
Calibration Center and Rental Instrument Service ........................ 13
11 Product Support ............................................................................ 13
1 Safety Precautions
This instrument fulfills the requirements of the applicable European and
national EC guidelines. We confirm this with the CE marking. The relevant
declaration of conformity can be obtained from GMC-I Messtechnik
GmbH.
The METRISO PRIME insulation tester is manufactured and tested in
accordance with the following standards:
IEC 61010-1:2010, EN 61010-1:2010, VDE 0411-1:2011
IEC 61557-1, -2, DIN EN 61557-1:2007, -2:2007
VDE 413-1:2007, -2:2008
Hand-held probe assemblies: IEC61010-031:2002+A1:2008,
DIN EN61010-031:2008, VDE 0411-031:2008
For testing and measuring circuits: IEC61010-2-030:2010,
DIN EN 61010-2-030:2011, VDE 0411-2-030:2011
In order to maintain flawless technical safety conditions and to assure safe
use, it is imperative that you read the operating instructions carefully and
thoroughly before placing your instrument into service, and that you follow
all points contained therein.
Opening of Equipment / Repair
The equipment may be opened only by authorized service personnel to
ensure the safe and correct operation of the equipment and to keep the
warranty valid.
Even original spare parts may be installed only by authorized service per-
sonnel.
In case the equipment was opened by unauthorized personnel, no war-
ranty regarding personal safety, measurement accuracy, conformity with
applicable safety measures or any consequential damage is granted by
the manufacturer.
Repair and Parts Replacement by Authorized Service Personnel
Voltage conducting parts may be exposed when the instrument is
opened. The instrument must be disconnected from all sources of voltage
before repair or replacement of parts. If the repair of an open, live instru-
ment cannot be avoided, this may only be performed by trained personnel
who are familiar with the dangers involved.