BENNING IT 130 TRUE RMS Installation Tester User Guide

BENNING IT 130 TRUE RMS Installation Tester User Guide

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Notes on the quick reference guide This printed quick reference guide is only an excerpt from the detailed operating manual of the installation tester BENNING IT 130. The latest version of the operating manual can be found on the product website of the BENNING IT 130 for free download in PDF format. http://tms.benning.de/it130

The devices are subject to continuous further development. Benning reserves the right to make changes to the device’s design, configuration and technology. The information in this operating manual corresponds to the state of technical knowledge at the time of printing. For this reason, no claims for certain device characteristics can be derived from the contents of this operating manual.

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BENNING Elektrotechnik und Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG
Münsterstraße 135 – 137
46397 Bocholt
Germany
Phone: +49 2871 / 93-0

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1 Start-up guide

1.1 Safety and operational considerations

The following symbols are used in the user manual and on the test equipment:

 This document is not a supplement to the operating manual! The operating manual can be found on the product website of the BENNING IT 130 for free download in PDF format. http://tms.benning.de/it130
 If the test equipment is used in a manner not specified in this user manual, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired!
 Read this user manual carefully, otherwise the use of the instrument may be dangerous for the operator, the instrument or for the equipment under test!
 Do not use the instrument or any of the accessories if any damage is noticed!
 Consider all generally known precautions in order to avoid risk of electric shock while dealing with hazardous voltages!
 If the fuse F1 has blown, please follow the instructions of this operating manual to replace it! Only use a fuse complying with the specification (see chapter 1.9) as replacement.
If one of the fuses F2 or F3 has blown, the device must not be used anymore. In this case, the device must be sent to BENNING for inspection and repair.
 Do not use the instrument in AC supply systems with voltages higher than 550 V AC.
 Service, repairs or adjustment of instruments and accessories is only allowed to be carried out by a competent authorized personnel!
 Please use standard or optional BENNING accessories only which are available from your authorized specialty retailer!
 Consider that protection category of some accessories is lower than of the instrument. Test tips and Tip “Commander” have removable caps. If they are removed the protection falls to CAT II. Check markings on accessories! cap off, 18 mm tip: CAT II up to 1000 V to earth cap on, 4 mm tip: CAT II 1000 V / CAT III 600 V / CAT IV 300 V to earth
 The instrument come supplied with rechargeable NiMh battery cells. The cells should only be replaced with the same type as defined on the battery compartment label or as described in this manual. Do not use standard alkaline battery cells while the power
supply adapter is connected, otherwise they may explode!
 Hazardous voltages exist inside the instrument. Disconnect all test leads, remove the power supply cable and switch off the instrument before removing battery compartment cover.
 Do not connect any voltage source on C1 input. It must be used only for connecting the current clamp adapters recommended by BENNING. Maximal input voltage is 3 V!
 All normal safety precautions must be taken in order to avoid risk of electric shock while working on electrical installations!

⚠ Warnings related to safety ­ measurements
Insulation resistance
 Insulation resistance measurement should only be performed on de- energized objects!
 Do not touch the test object during the measurement or before it is fully discharged! Risk of electric shock!
 When an insulation resistance measurement has been performed on a capacitive object, automatic discharge may not be done immediately! The warning message and the actual voltage (Udisch) are displayed during discharge until voltage drops below 30 V.
 Do not connect test terminals to external voltage higher than 600 V (AC or DC) in order not to damage the test instrument!

Low-impedance resistance/continuity test
 Low-impedance resistance measurements/ continuity tests should only be performed on deenergized objects!
 Parallel loops may influence on test results.

Testing PE terminal
 If the phase voltage is detected at the protective conductor connection PE, immediately stop all measurements and ensure that the fault of the installation will be eliminated.

⚠ Warnings related to safety ­ batteries/ storage batteries and fuses
 Disconnect all test cables / accessories from the tester and from the installation and switch the tester off before opening the cover of the battery / fuse compartment. Dangerous voltages may be applied to the interior of the tester!
 Please make sure that the storage batteries are inserted correctly, because otherwise the tester is not ready for operation and the storage batteries will discharge.
 Do not recharge alkaline battery cells!
 The storage batteries must be charged only by means of the charger included in the scope of delivery

⚠ Warnings related to safety ­ “Commander” probe tip (included in delivery) ­ “Commander” test plug for shock-proof socket (optional)

Measuring category of commanders: “Commander” probe tip (cap off, 18 mm tip) “Commander” probe tip (cap on, 4 mm tip) “Commander” test plug for shock-proof socket

CAT II 1000 V to earth CAT II 1000 V / CAT III 600 V / CAT IV 300 V to earth CAT II 300 V to earth

Measuring category of commanders can be lower than protection category of the instrument. If dangerous voltage is detected on the tested PE terminal, immediately stop all measurements,
find and remove the fault! Disconnect the “Commander” from the tester and from the installation and switch the
“Commander” off before opening the cover of the battery compartment. Dangerous voltages might occur inside the “Commander”!

1.2 Front and connector panel

1.3 Standard scope of delivery

• 1 x BENNING IT 130 installation tester
• 1 x padded carrying case (item no. 10008291)
• 1 x “Commander” test probe (switchable by means of “TEST” key) (item no. 044155)
• 1 x test cable with shock-proof plug (item no. 10008295)
• 1 x universal three-wire test cable (black, blue, green) (item no. 10008296)
• 1 x set of test probes (black, blue, green) (item no. 10008304 – 10008306)
• 1 x set of alligator clips (black, blue, green) (item no. 10008301 – 10008303)
• 1 x carrying strap (item no. 10008290)
• 1 x RS 232-PS/2 interface cable (item no. 10008313)
• 1 x USB interface cable (item no. 10008312)
• 6 x rechargeable NiMh storage batteries of size AA
• 2 x batteries of size AAA
• 1 x charger (item no. 10008308)
• 1 x quick reference guide
• 1 x calibration certificate

The logging software BENNING PC-Win IT 130-200 and the operating manual (PDF file) can be found on the product website of the BENNING IT 130 for free download.

1.4 Indications and meaning of symbols

Terminal voltage monitor
The terminal voltage monitor displays on-line the voltages on the test terminals and information about active test terminals in the AC installation measuring mode.

Battery indication

Messages

Sound warnings

Continuous sound Warning! Dangerous voltage on the PE terminal is detected.

Evaluation of the measuring result

1.5 Selecting measuring functions

1.6 Switch position ,,AUTO”

Turn the rotary selector switch to the “AUTO” position in order to select the measuring function by means of the “Commander” probe tip (044155) or by means of the optional “Commander” test plug (044149). The following functions can be selected by means of the “Commander”:

 selection of the measuring function (only in the “AUTO” switch position)
 start of measurement
 storage of measuring results
 LC display illumination ON/OFF
 measuring point illumination ON/OFF

1.7 Settings

Turn the rotary selector switch to the “SETTINGS” position in order to make the following settings at the tester:

 MEMORY (request data, delete data, delete entire memory)
 SELECT LANGUAGE (GB, D, E, F, NL)
 SET DATE/TIME
 EARTHING SYSTEM (TN/TT or IT network)
 RCD TESTING (according to EN 61008/EN 61009, IEC 60364-4-41, BS 7671, AS/NZS 3017)
 SET ISC FACTOR setting (0.20 – 3.00)
 SELECT COMMANDER (ON/OFF)
 INITIAL SETTINGS
 CLAMP SETTINGS (BENNING CC 1 (044037) , BENNING CC 3 (044038))

1.8 Measured value memory

The internal memory of the tester allows to store up to 1800 measuring results including parameters, limiting values and sate/time of the measurement. The measuring results can be stored in a memory structure comprising 4 levels:

Memory structure: Example of installation structure:
 [OBJ] OBJECT 001 customer Meyer
 [BLO] BLOCK 001 distributor of ground floor
 [FUS] FUSE 001 F1 kitchen
 [CON] MEASURING POINT 001 socket 1
Measurement: no.: 1/3 RCD I: 22.5 mA
no.: 2/3 R ISO: >999 MΩ
no.: 3/3 R LOW: 0.17 Ω

The logging software BENNING PC-Win IT 130-200 serves to read the memory of measured values of the tester (download) and to transmit installation structures that have already been created on the PC to the tester (upload).

1.9 Batteries and fuses

Batteries
Warning:

 Disconnect all test cables / accessories from the tester and from the installation and switch the tester off before opening the cover of the battery / fuse compartment. Dangerous voltages might occur inside the tester!
 Use alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMh batteries (storage batteries) of the size AA only! Do not recharge alkaline batteries!
 Please make sure that the batteries / storage batteries are inserted with correct polarity, because otherwise the tester cannot be operated and the batteries / storage batteries will discharge.
 If the tester will not be used for a longer period of time, remove all batteries / storage batteries from the battery compartment in order to protect the tester against leakage of the batteries / storage batteries.

The rechargeable NiMh batteries (storage batteries) will be recharged automatically as soon as the charger is connected to the charging socket. An integrated protective circuit controls the charging process.

Note: Before the first use! Insert the storage batteries into the battery compartment and charge the
storage batteries for at least 16 hours.

Fuses
Warning:
 Disconnect all test cables / accessories from the tester and from the installation and switch the tester off before opening the cover of the battery / fuse compartment. Dangerous voltages may be applied to the interior of the tester!
 Three fuses are located behind the rear cover of the installation tester. Only the fuse F1 can be replaced. If one of the fuses F2 or F3 has blown, the device must not be used anymore. In this case, the device must be sent to BENNING for inspection and repair. F1
M 0,315 A / 250 V, 20×5 mm This fuse is intended to protect the internal switching circuits for low-impedance measurement/ continuity test, if during measurement the probe tips are accidentally connected to the mains voltage.

1.10 Calibration

Benning guarantees compliance with this technical and accuracy specifications stated in this operating manual for the first 12 months after the delivery date. To maintain accuracy of the measuring results, make sure that the device is recalibrated in annual intervals by the BENNING Service (chapter 1.11 Service & support).
As part of the calibration, the device is provided with the latest firmware update and thus always remains up to date.
http://calibration.benning.de

1.11 Service & support

Please contact your specialty retailer or the BENNING Service Center for any repair or service work that might be required.

Technical support
Please contact our Technical support for technical questions on handling the device.
Phone: +49 2871 93-555
Fax: +49 2871 93‑6555
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.benning.de

Returns management
Easily and conveniently use the BENNING returns portal for a quick and smooth returns
processing:
https://www.benning.de/service-de/retourenabwicklung.html
Phone: +49 2871 93-554
E-mail: [email protected]

Return address
BENNING Elektrotechnik und Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG
Retourenmanagement
Robert-Bosch-Str. 20
D – 46397 Bocholt

Additional product information can be found on our website. www.benning.de

1.12 Disposal and environmental protection

At the end of product life, dispose of the unserviceable device and the batteries via appropriate collecting facilities provided in your community.

1.13 Optional accessories

2 Measurements

2.1 Null balance (compensation) of the test cables

2.2 TRMS voltage (V AC/DC), frequency and phase sequence (rotary field)

2.3 Insulation Resistance (RISO)

2.4 Low-impedance resistance (RLOW)/ continuity test

2.5 Residual current operated device (RCD)

2.6 Loop impedance (Zs L-PE)

2.7 Line impedance (ZI L-N/L)

2.8 Earth resistance (RE)

2.9 TRMS Current (A AC/DC)

2.10 Luminous intensity (LUX)

2.11 First fault current (RISO) in IT supply system (ISFL)

The text and illustrations correspond to the state of technology at the time of printing. Subject to technical changes. No liability accepted for printing errors.

BENNING Elektrotechnik und Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG
Münsterstraße 135 – 137
D – 46397 Bocholt
Phone: +49 2871 93-0
Fax: +49 2871 93-429
Internet: www.benning.de
E-mail: [email protected]

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