Gossen MetraWatt PROFITEST PSI-BC Operating instructions

Brand: Gossen MetraWatt

Model: PROFITEST PSI-BC

Type: Operating instructions

This manual is also suitable for

PROFITEST SI-BC

PROFiTEST

PSI-BC / SI-BC

3-349-146-15

7/2.08

Operating Instructions

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1 Recording Chart (PSI module only)

2 Ink Cartridge (PSI module only)

3 RS 232 Port

4 Recording Chart Outlet with fold-down tear-off edge

Battery Compartment for 4 ea.1.5 V mignon cells (rear panel)

6 Fixed Snap Hook

7 Infrared Transceiver Diode

8 Moving Snap Hook

9 Paper Compartment Cover

10 RESET Button

11 Functions LED

12 Adjustment Key FORWARDS/LARGER („>“ in the text)

13 Release Button

14 – Print

Key for printing function and paper advance (PSI only)

for the display of memory contents at the test instrument

– as well as key for cursor control

Menu Selection Key as well as key for cursor control

16 Adjustment Key BACKWARDS/SMALLER („<“

in the text

)

or Store, respectively (for direct storage of measured values)

Data Backup

The measurement and input data are stored and

secured in the (P)SI module RAM as long as the

associated battery supplies the required voltage.

We advise you to regularly transmit your stored data to a

PC in order to prevent potential loss of data in the (P)SI

module. We assume no responsibility for any data loss.

For data processing and management we recommend the

following PC software:

• PS3 (transfer of measurement data to the PC, docu-

mentation, management, report generation and moni-

toring of deadlines)

• WinProfi (exchange of measurement data between (P)SI mod-

ule and PC, preparation, print-out and archiving of test reports

at the PC; available as freeware on the internet)

• PC.doc-WORD (report and list generation)

• PC.doc-ACCESS (test data management)

This device may not be disposed with the trash.

For further details on the WEEE marking, please

refer to our website www.gossenmetrawatt.com

and enter search key ’WEEE’.

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Contents Page Contents Page

1 Applications ................................................ 6

2 Safety Features and Precautions ................ 6

3 Initial Start-Up ............................................. 7

3.1 Installing the Ink Cartridge (PSI module only) and the

Batteries ................................................................7

3.2 Attaching and Removing the (P)SI Module ................9

3.3 Resetting the (P)SI Module Functions .......................9

4 Operation .................................................. 10

4.1 Activating the (P)SI Module .................................... 10

4.2 Storing Measured Values to Memory ......................11

4.2.1 Direct Storage of Measured Values ........................11

4.2.2 Activating Automatic Memory ................................12

4.2.3 Deactivating Automatic Memory ............................. 13

4.3 Selecting an Object, a Distribution Cabinet,

an RCCB and an Electrical Circuit .......................... 14

4.3.1 Insulation Measurement Settings ........................... 15

4.3.2 Allocating Errors to the Corresponding Circuit ......... 16

4.3.3 Number of Circuits in the Distribution Cabinet ........ 17

4.4 Reviewing and Printing Stored Measured Values .... 18

4.4.1 Printing Measured Values for the Active Circuit ...... 18

4.4.2 Printing Measured Values for Stored Circuits

(PSI module only) ................................................. 19

4.4.3 Hard Copy Print-Out at the PSI Module .................. 21

4.4.4 Hard Copy Print-Out with External A4 Printer .......... 21

4.5 Displaying and Printing the List of

Stored Electrical Circuits (PSI module only) ............. 23

4.6 Deleting Stored Measured Values .......................... 24

4.7 Deleting the Entire Memory ................................... 26

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Contents Page Contents Page

4.8 Transmitting Measured Values via the

Serial Data Interface ..............................................28

4.9 Setting the Date and Time .....................................28

4.10 Error Message Assistance .....................................29

5 Using the B3261 Barcode Scanner ............32

5.1 Use ......................................................................32

5.2 Connecting (P)SI Module and Barcode Scanner .......32

5.3 Operation .............................................................32

5.4 Barcode Layout .....................................................33

5.5 Configuring the Barcode Scanner ...........................34

5.6 Sample Barcodes ..................................................35

6 Characteristic Values .................................36

7 Maintenance ..............................................37

7.1 Batteries ..............................................................37

7.2 Recording Chart Paper (PSI module only) ............... 38

7.2.1 Inserting the Recording Chart ................................ 38

7.3 Ink Cartridges ....................................................... 39

7.3.1 Replacing the Ink Cartridge (PSI module only) ......... 39

7.4 Housing ............................................................... 40

8 Appendix ................................................... 40

8.1 Abbreviations and their Meanings .......................... 40

9 Repair and Replacement Parts Service .... 41

10 Product Support ........................................ 41

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1 Applications

The PSI (Printer Storage Interface) module PROFiTEST

PSI-

BC is used as an output unit for the test instruments

PROFiTEST

0100S, 0100S-II as well as PROFiTEST

ONE and functions simultaneously as a printer, a memory

and a data interface.

Contrary to the PSI module, the SI module PROFiTEST

SI-

BC does not have an internal printer.

The (P)SI module can be directly attached and secured to

the test instrument with two snap hooks.

Values measured with the test instrument within an electri-

cal circuit are transmitted directly to the (P)SI module with

an infrared transceiver diode and stored there to memory.

All measured values from a total of up to 200 electrical cir-

cuits can be stored at the (P)SI module.

PSI module: Measured values are printed out for each indi-

vidual electrical circuit in the form of a measurement and

test report including date and time of testing.

(P)SI module: Stored measured values can be uploaded to

a PC from the (P)SI module via the RS 232 port, and can

be archived or printed out in a predefined report template

with a special PC software, see “Data Backup” on page 3.

2 Safety Features and Precautions

When used for its intended purpose, safety of the operator,

as well as that of the instrument, is assured.

An electrically conductive plastic has been used to manu-

facture the housing and provide shielding in order to com-

ply with legal requirements for electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC). There is, however, no danger in

touching the (P)SI module during normal operation,

because the (P)SI module is fully isolated from the test

instrument, and because no hazardous voltages occur

within the (P)SI module.

Attention!

Voltage conducting components may not be

contacted with the housing of the (P)SI module,

because the housing would otherwise become

electrically charged. The housing of the (P)SI

module demonstrates conductive, metal-like

characteristics.

Read the operating instructions thoroughly and carefully

before placing your instrument into service, and follow all

instructions contained therein.

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3 Initial Start-Up

3.1 Installing the Ink Cartridge (PSI module only) and

the Batteries

PSI module: Install the ink cartridge before initial start-up

(see Replacing the Ink Cartridge (PSI module only), page

39).

Four commercially available 1.5 V mignon cells in accor-

dance with IEC LR6 are required for operation of the (P)SI

module.

Attention!

Only alkaline-manganese batteries should be

used which are in compliance with the IEC LR6

standard. The (P)SI module does not function

correctly if zinc-carbon batteries are used.

Rechargeable NiCd cells may also be used. However, they

must be recharged with an external battery charger.

Always replace the entire set of batteries. Dispose of

depleted batteries in an environmentally sound fashion.

The battery compartment is located at the rear of the (P)SI

module.

➭ Open the battery compartment by pressing the retainer

to the side and removing the cover. Slightly tilting the

(P)SI modules in a backwards direction causes the bat-

tery holder to fall from the battery compartment, and

can thus be easily removed.

➭ Place four 1.5 V alkaline-manganese mignon batteries

into the battery holder poled correctly in the direction

indicated by the symbols.

➭ Return the battery holder, along with the batteries, to

the battery compartment.

➭ Return the battery compartment cover to the battery

compartment and press lightly until it snaps into place.

PSI module: If battery voltage falls to a level below the

acceptable value during printing or during paper advance,

the printing sequence is interrupted.

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The following message is displayed at the test instrument:

The (P)SI module is then deactivated. The batteries for the

(P)SI module should be replaced as soon as possible.

Stored measured values remain in memory for about 24

hours after the message appears.

Note

Stored data remain in memory for about

10 minutes without any battery voltage while the

batteries are being replaced.

Note

Message page 29 may appear at the display

when the (P)SI module is first activated after the

batteries have been replaced. In such a case,

follow the instructions at the display.

Attention!

Clear the memory completely before initial start-

up, because useless data may otherwise remain

which disable the downloading of data from a

PC. Proceed as described in Deleting the Entire

Memory, page 26.

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3.2 Attaching and Removing the (P)SI Module

The (P)SI module is secured to the swing-out control and

display panel at the test instrument by means of snap

hooks.

Note

If the test instrument is operated while lying on its

back, the support bar should be opened out before

securing the (P)SI module to the control and dis-

play panel at the test instrument.

➭ In order to attach the (P)SI module to the control and

display panel, insert the fixed snap hook at the (P)SI

module into the slot at the upper left of the test instru-

ment, and press the (P)SI module until the moving snap

hook audibly snaps into its holder (at the right).

➭ In order to remove the (P)SI module, lift it up and away to

the right while holding the release button depressed.

3.3 Resetting the (P)SI Module Functions

If the (P)SI module no longer responds to key operations at

the control panel, or if the functions LED should remain

continuously lit, for example due to an operator error, all

(P)SI module functions should be reset.

➭ Open the paper compartment cover and press the

RESET button (arrow).

Note

Pressing the RESET button does not delete

stored measurement data from memory.

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4Operation

4.1 Activating the (P)SI Module

Attention!

Before activating the (P)SI module, the test

instrument must first be activated by pressing the

“Menu” key.

The (P)SI module is activated by pressing the MENU key.

Do not press the keys at the (P)SI module too quickly one

after the other. An exchange of data with the test instru-

ment must take place after each key stroke in order to

update the display at the test instrument. This takes

approximately 0.4 s.

The menu arrow may jump too far if the keys are activated

too quickly.

The (P)SI selection menu appears at the LCD of the test

instrument.

The menu arrow is advanced from one field to the next,

from the top to the bottom of the (P)SI menu, by briefly

pressing the MENU key at the (P)SI module.

A data entry cursor (underline) appears in the “Object ...”

and the “date and time” lines, which can be moved to the

right from one field to the next by briefly pressing the

MENU key.

The cursor can also be moved one item to the left within

the “Object ...” line with each stroke of the PRINT key (14).

If the MENU key is pressed and held, the menu arrow jumps

to the first item (Memory) in the (P)SI selection menu.

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After 10 seconds – the red lamp goes out

If none of the keys at the (P)SI module are activated for a

period of 10 s, the module is shut down automatically in

order to extend battery service life. However, the display at

the test instrument remains active.

If any of the keys at the (P)SI module is pressed after

these10 s have expired, the module is reactivated. The key

must be pressed a second time in order to execute the

corresponding function.

After 15 to 90 seconds

– the LCD is deactivated

If none of the keys at the (P)SI module are activated for a

period of 15 to 90 s, the test instrument is automatically

shut down in order to extend battery service life.

In order to reactivate the (P)SI module, one of the keys at

the test instrument must first be pressed, and then one of the

keys at the (P)SI module.

4.2 Storing Measured Values to Memory

4.2.1 Direct Storage of Measured Values

(When automatic memory is deactivated (Memory: off))

The current value from the test instrument is stored to its

respective memory location by pressing the STORE key

(compare chapter 4.3, page 14).

The “M” symbol briefly appears at the lower right hand

corner of the LCD at the test instrument during storage to

memory.

Any previously stored measured value is overwritten.

Adjustable at the test instrument

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4.2.2 Activating Automatic Memory

When automatic memory is activated, valid measured val-

ues recorded with the test instrument are automatically

stored to memory by means of a memory program.

➭ Press and hold the MENU key in order to select the first

menu item, “Memory”.

➭ Automatic memory is then activated by pressing the “<”

or the “>” key (Memory: on). An “M” at the lower right

hand corner of the display indicates that the memory

mode is active.

The required measurements can now be performed with

the test instrument. The measured values will be automati-

cally stored to the (P)SI module. It is of no significance if the

display is deactivated, the memory mode remains active.

However, if the (P)SI module is removed from the test

instrument, and if the test instrument is switched on, the

memory mode is deactivated after the first valid measure-

ment is performed (“M” disappears from the display).

The fact that the memory mode is active is indicated dur-

ing measurement within the various menus with an “M” at

the lower right hand corner of the display.

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Only one valid measured value is stored for a given mea-

sured quantity for the duration of measurement within a

given electrical circuit. The storage program registers only

the optimal value. The following are stored to memory:

The calculated U

IΔN

value is also stored at the R

memory location

if no measurement of R

has been performed in the R

selector

switch position. Measurements performed in the R

selector

switch position take precedence and overwrite the corresponding

value measured for U

IΔN

. The storage program cannot differentiate

between measurements performed with or without a probe (loop).

The highest value is always stored for measurements within the

L-N

range.

Nominal voltages and frequencies are stored for the other ranges.

The U

L-N

range takes precedence.

4.2.3 Deactivating Automatic Memory

In order to perform measurements without storing their

values, select the “Memory” item in the (P)SI menu by

pressing and holding the MENU key.

➭ Deactivate automatic memory by pressing the “<” key

or the “>” key (Memory: off).

The “M” at the bottom right hand corner of the display

disappears.

Previously stored measured values remain in memory.

Largest

Value

Smallest

Value

Last

Value

Nominal

Value

Longest

Duration

IΔN

IΔ

)

Loop

INS

SLoop

E 1)

-I

ΔN

Mains

5·I

ΔN

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4.3 Selecting an Object, a Distribution Cabinet,

an RCCB and an Electrical Circuit

In order to provide for clear identification of individual elec-

trical circuits within various objects (ranging from telephone

exchanges to telephone booths) a unique identification

number must be assigned to each object, each distribution

cabinet, each RCCB and each electrical circuit within

memory.

Use combinations of letters, symbols and numbers:

0123456789ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ·+-:. .

Attention!

Measurement data from a maximum of up to

200 electrical circuits can be stored to memory at

the (P)SI module.

➭ In order to enter the object identification number,

repeatedly press the MENU key from within the (P)SI

menu until the menu arrow is pointed at the “Object”

item.

➭ The first digit of the identification number for the object

can now be selected by pressing the “<” or the “>” key.

➭ The cursor is then moved to the next item to the right by

once again pressing the MENU key.

➭ Select the next item and enter alphanumeric characters

until all of the identification numbers for the distribution

cabinet, the RCCB and the electrical circuit have been

selected.

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Attention!

Circuits for which data have already been

recorded are identified with a solid square ( )

in the identification number line within the (P)SI

menu.

Circuits for which data have not yet been

recorded are represented with an empty square

( ) in the identification number line.

4.3.1 Insulation Measurement Settings

Two measured values per electrical circuit can be recorded

for insulation measurements.

➭ Move the cursor to position P by pressing the MENU

key.

➭ Select Phase L or N, with or without load (L), by press-

ing the “<” or the “>” key.

➭ Continue to the next menu item with the MENU key.

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4.3.2 Allocating Errors to the Corresponding Circuit

Detected errors and possible hazards which are

associated with the circuit under test can be allocated to

the corresponding circuit.

Detected errors are included in the print-out.

➭ Move the cursor to position M by pressing the MENU

key.

➭ A sub-menu is opened by pressing the “<” or the “>”

key which includes the items visible flaw, danger of fire

and life endangering.

➭ The appropriate error can now be acknowledged by

pressing the “<” or the “>” key (filled square), or reset

(empty square).

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4.3.3 Number of Circuits in the Distribution Cabinet

The actual number of electrical circuits in the distribution

cabinet must be entered here (not the number of

measured circuits).

This value can be used for subsequent evaluation with a

PC software, see “Data Backup” on page 3.

➭ Move the cursor to position A.

➭ The sub-menu, “Number of circuits in the distribution

cabinet”, appears after the “<” or the “>” key is

activated.

➭ The number at the third place to the left of the decimal

point can now be selected with the “<” or the “>” key.

➭ Move the cursor to the second and first places to the

left of the decimal point with the MENU key.

➭ The entered number is stored to memory after returning

to the main menu with the MENU key.

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4.4 Reviewing and Printing Stored Measured Values

4.4.1 Printing Measured Values for the Active Circuit

All previously stored data from the active electrical circuit

can be queried after the measuring sequence has been

completed by pressing the PRINT key.

The most important measured values from the active cir-

cuit appear at the test instrument display in tabular form.

Attention!

If one of the keys at the test instrument is

activated, the display is immediately switched to

the corresponding measurement window for the

test instrument, at which point measurement of

the electrical circuit can be continued.

PSI module:

➭ Prior to issuing a print command: Disconnect any link to the

PC which may have been established (RS232 interface).

➭ If the measured values are correct and complete, start

the print job for the active electrical circuit data by

pressing the PRINT key once again.

The data can be printed as often as required by pressing

the PRINT key.

In addition to current date and time, the print-out includes

all of the stored measured values from the electrical circuit,

although in a different format than they appear at the dis-

play. The printout can, for example, be attached directly to

the ZVEH report.

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Approximately 2 mm of blank paper are left between two

consecutive measurement report print-outs.

If greater clearance is required between two print-outs, you

can either pull on the recording chart or activate the paper

advance function at the (P)SI module.

➭ In order to activate the paper advance function directly

after a print-out, first press any key at the test instru-

ment or the MENU key at the (P)SI module, and then

press and hold the PRINT key at the (P)SI module until

the desired clearance has been achieved. Print-out is

started by once again pressing the PRINT key.

Note

If the cursor is in the identification number line,

the printing function may not be started until the

red lamp goes out. The printing function is not

available in the sub-menus.

4.4.2 Printing Measured Values for Stored Circuits

(PSI module only)

Select the desired electrical circuit in the PSI menu (com-

pare chapter 4.3, page 14).

Note

Circuits for which data have already been

recorded are identified with a solid square ( )

in the identification number line within the PSI

menu, and circuits for which data have not yet

been recorded with an empty square ( ).

If the PRINT key is pressed and held for an elec-

trical circuit for which no data have yet been

recorded, paper advance is activated.

➭ The stored measured values for the selected electrical

circuit are displayed at the LCD for review by

pressing the PRINT key. If the PRINT key is pressed

again, the data are printed out (compare chapter 4.4.1,

page 18).

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A complete report for a given object can, for example, be

prepared by selecting all of its circuits, one after the other,

and printing their data out, and can be directly attached to

an approval report.

The data of all electrical circuits from the respective higher-

ranking units can be printed:

Select for this purpose RCCB No., DISTR. or OBJECT with

the „<“ key.

Example: Print-out of all electrical circuits of the selected distributor

Selection Print-out

CIRCUIT Data of the electrical circuit currently indicated

RCCB No. Data of all electrical circuits of the selected RCCB

DISTR.

Data of all electrical circuits of all RCCBs of the selected

distributor

OBJECT Data of all electrical circuits of the selected object

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