GAZELLE G9310 Insulation Resistance Tester User Manual

GAZELLE G9310 Insulation Resistance Tester

Product Information: G9310 2.5 KV Insulation Tester

The GAZELLE Model G9310 insulation resistance tester is a handheld instrument designed for resistance and insulation resistance measurement. It comes with various accessories such as test leads, alligator clips, a battery, a toolbox, a USB interface cable, and software. The Meter complies with EN 61010-1:2010 safety measurement requirement, with Pollution Degree 2, measurement category CAT III 600V, and Double Insulation. It has a danger, warning, and caution system in place to ensure safety during usage.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Unpacking the Meter: Upon receiving the Meter, check if all the items listed in Table 1 are included. In case of any missing or damaged item, contact the dealer immediately.
2. Safety Information: Before usage, read the safety information carefully. Use the Meter only as specified in the operating manual to avoid impairing the protection provided by the Meter.
3. Danger: To avoid hazards, do not use the Meter around explosive gas, vapor or dust. Do not use it in a wet environment, and keep your fingers away from lead contacts when using test leads. Do not use the Meter with any parts or cover removed. Do not contact the circuit under test when carrying out insulation measurement.
4. Warning: Do not use the Meter if it is damaged or the metal part is exposed. Be careful when working above 33V rms, 46.7V ac rms or 70V DC. Discharge all loading of the circuit under test after measuring high voltage. Do not change the battery when the Meter is in a wet environment. Place test leads in proper input terminals. Make sure all the test leads are firmly connected to the Meter’s input terminals. Make sure the Meter is turned off when opening the battery compartment.
5. International Electrical Symbols: Refer to Table 2 for explanations of international electrical symbols on the Meter and in the manual.

Introduction

GAZELLE Model G9310 insulation resistance tester (hereafter, “the Meter”) is a handheld instrument designed primarily to make resistance/ insulation resistance measurements.

Unpacking the Meter
The Meter includes the following items:

clip ( Black )

| 1 pc
3| One plug test lead to one alligator

clip ( Green )

| 1 pc
4| Two-plug test lead to one

alligator clip ( Red )

| 1 pc
5| 1.5V Battery (LR14 / R14)| 8 pcs
6| Tool Box| 1 pc
7| USB Interface Cable| 1 pc
8| Software| 1 pc
9| Power adaptor (input voltage 230V, 50/60Hz, 50mA, output DC14.5V, 600mA) (optional,

available at extra cost)

| 1 pc

Table 1. Unpacking Inspection

In the event you find any missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately.

Safety Information
This Meter complies with EN 61010-1:2010 safety measurement
requirements: Pollution Degree 2, measurement category CAT III 600V, and Double Insulation.

• Danger identifies conditions and actions that pose a hazard(s) to the user.
• Warning alerts users to avoid electric shock.
• Caution identifies conditions and actions that may damage the Meter and affect the accurate measurement.
• Operating Caution identifies conditions that the user needs to take extra care during operating the Meter

Danger
Use of an instrument in a manual not specified by the manufacturer may impair safety features/protection provided by the equipment. Read the following safety information carefully before using or servicing the instrument.

• Do not apply more than 600V.

• Do not use the Meter around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.

• Do not use the Meter in a wet environment. When using the test leads, keep your figures away from the lead contacts. Keep your figures behind the finger guards on the leads. Do not use the Meter with any parts or cover removed.

• When carrying out insulation measurements, do not contact the circuit under test.
  Warning

• Do not use the Meter if it is damaged or the metal part is exposed. Look for cracks or missing plastic.

• Be careful when working above 33V rms, 46.7V ac rms or 70V DC. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.

• Discharge all loading of a circuit under test after measuring high voltage.

• Do not change the battery when the Meter is in a wet environment.

• Place test leads in proper input terminals. Make sure all the test leads are firmly connected to the Meter’s input terminals.

• Make sure the Meter is turned off when opening the battery compartment.
  Caution

• When performing resistance tests, remove all power from the circuit to be measured and discharge all the power.

• When servicing the Meter, use only the test leads and power adaptor with the same model number or identical electrical specifications.

• Do not use the Meter if the battery indicator ( ) shows a battery empty condition. Take the battery out from the Meter if it is not used for a long time.

• Do not use or store the Meter in an environment of high temperature, humidity, explosive, inflammable, and strong magnetic field. The performance of the Meter may deteriorate after being dampened.

• Soft cloth and mild detergent should be used to clean the surface of the Meter when servicing. No abrasive or solvent should be used to prevent the surface of the Meter from corrosion, damage, and accident.

• Dry the Meter before storing if it is wet.

International Electrical Symbols
International symbols on the Meter and in this manual are explained in Table 2.

Battery Saver (Sleep Mode)
The Meter enters the Sleep Mode and blanks the display if there is no button press for 15 minutes. This is done to conserve battery power. The Meter comes out of Sleep Mode when the ON/OFF button is pressed and held for 1 second.

Battery Indication
There is a battery indicator shown on the upper left corner of the display. Please refer to Table 3 for a detailed explanation.

The Meter Structure
Figure 1 and Table 4 show the Meter front structure and description

Table 4. Meter Front Description

( Connected to two-plug red test lead )

19| High voltage line shielding input terminal ( Connected to two-plug red test lead )
20| GUARD: Grounding protection input terminal ( Connected to one-plug black test lead )
21| EARTH: High resistance measurement input terminal ( Connected to one-plug green test lead )
22| Testing leads:

Two-plug red test lead to one alligator clip. One-plug black test lead to one alligator clip. One-plug green test lead to one alligator clip.

Figure 2 and Table 5 show the Meter side structure and description

Table 5. Meter Side Description

Display
Table 6 and Figure 3 describe the display.

Table 6. Display Description

Key Functions

ON/OFF| Turn on or off the Meter. Press and hold the button for 1 second to turn the Meter on. Press again to turn off the Meter.

The Meter defaults at 500V range and under continuous measurement of insulation resistance when turned on.

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E-STOP| Emergency stop button. Press this button when the Meter crashes down and cannot turn off the power.
CLEAR

/

| Short press to turn on or off the display backlight Long press to clear the stored data.
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SAVE| Press to store the current measurement value. The maximum number of stored reading is 18. When the stored readings memory is full, the Meter shows FULL and stop storing. Press and hold CLEAR /  to clear the stored value

in order to store the next measurement value.

LOAD| Press once to recall the first stored value.

Press again to exit Load feature.

Load feature can only be used when there is no high voltage output.

| When the insulation resistance measurement has no testing voltage output, press to select previous voltage range.

Under load mode: press to recall the previous stored value.

| When the insulation resistance measurement has no testing voltage output, press to select next voltage range.

Under load mode: press to recall the next stored value.

| When setting the timer for the measurement of insulation resistance or polarization index, press to decrement the time. The maximum length of time is 15 minutes and 30 seconds, the Meter will automatically carry out measurement.

When compare function is enabled for insulation resistance measurement, press to decrement a resistance comparing value.

After polarization index measurement, press to display polarization index, TIME 2 and TIME 1 insulation

resistance values in sequence.

| When setting the timer for the measurement of insulation resistance or polarization index, press to increment the time. The maximum length of time is 30 minutes and 30 seconds, the Meter will automatically carry out measurement.

When compare function is enabled for insulation resistance measurement, press to increment a resistance comparing value.

After polarization index measurement, press to display polarization index, TIME 2 and TIME 1 insulation

resistance values in sequence.

USB| Press once to start the data transferring to the computer via USB, USB symbol shows on the display.

Press again to stop the data transferring to the computer via USB, USB symbol disappears.

COMP| Set a pass / fail limit for insulation tests. The default value is 10M
TIME| Press to step through continuous, timed and polarization index measurements in sequence.
TEST| Press to turn on/off the output of insulation resistance test voltage.
IR| Press to initiate insulation resistance measurement
DCV| Press to initiate DC voltage measurement
ACV| Pres to initiate AC voltage measurement

Measurement Operation

This section explains how to make measurements. Press and hold ON/OFF to turn on the Meter, and press again to turn off the Meter. The meter defaults at the 500V range and continuous measurement of insulation resistance when turned on.

Operating Caution

• To avoid harm to you or damage to the Meter, please do not attempt to measure voltages higher than 600V or 600V rms, although readings may be obtained.
• Special care should be taken when measuring high voltage.

To measure voltage, set up the Meter as in Figure 4 and do the following:

1. Press DCV or ACV button to select DC voltage or AC voltage measurement
2. Insert the red and green test leads into EARTH and two LINE terminals.
3. When measuring DC voltage, if negative voltage is present on the red test lead, “-” symbol will show on the display.
4. When voltage measurement has been completed, disconnect the connection between the testing leads and the circuit under test and remove testing leads away from the input terminals of the Meter.

Measuring Insulation Resistance

Operating Caution
When performing insulation resistance tests, remove all power from the circuit to be measured and discharge all the power. Operating the Meter must be very careful as it outputs dangerous voltage during measurement. Must make sure the tested object is firmed clipped, hands are away from the clips, then press the TEST button to output high voltage Do not short circuit the testing leads during high voltage output or test insulation resistance after high voltage output. This kind of incorrect operation may cause sparking and fire, which damages the Meter and cause personal injury. Do not measure over 10 seconds when: measuring resistance ＜2MΩ with the use of 500V. measuring resistance ＜5MΩ with use of 1000V. measuring resistance ＜8MΩ with use of 1500V. measuring resistance ＜10MΩ with use of 2500V.

To measure insulation resistance, set up the Meter as in Figure 5 and do the following:

1. Press the IR button to select insulation resistance measurement. When there is no testing voltage output, press and button to select the 500V, 1000V, 2500V or 5000V voltage range.
2. When performing insulation resistance tests, remove all power from the circuit to be measured and discharge all the power.
3. Insert the red test lead into two LINE terminals, the black one into GUARD and the green one into EARTH. Connect the red and green alligator clip to the circuit to be measured, negative voltage outputs from the LINE terminal.
4. Choose one of the insulation resistance measurement modes shown below:
   • Press the TIME button to select continuous mode, there is no timer icon on the LCD.
   • TEST button lights up, and blinks on every 0.5 seconds.
   • Press the TEST button to turn off the voltage output, when a measurement is completed. The TEST button lights off and disappears. The LCD shows the current insulation resistance measurement
   • Press the TIME button to select timed mode, the
   • LCD displays TIME 1 and symbols.
   • Press and buttons to set the time (00:10~15:00). Within 1 minute, the time increment or decrement by every 5 seconds. Afterward, the time increment or decrement by every 30 seconds.
   • Then press and hold the TEST button for 2 seconds to carry out the timed measurement. TIME 1 and are displayed and blinked on the LCD every 0.5 seconds.
   • When the set time is reached, the test voltage output will be turned off, and the measurement will be automatically stopped. The LCD displays the insulation resistance reading.
   • Press the TIME button to select timed mode, the LCD displays TIME 1 and symbols.
   • Press and buttons to set the time (00:10~15:00). Within 1 minute, the time increment or decrement by every 5 seconds. Afterward, the time increment or decrement by every 30 seconds.
   • Press the TIME button again. TIME 2, PI, and symbols appear on the LCD.
5. Press and buttons to set the time (00:15~15:30). Within 1 minute, the time increment or decrement by every 10 seconds. Afterward, the time increment or decrement by every 30 seconds.
6. Then press and hold the TEST button for 2 seconds to carry out the measurement.
7. TIME 1 and are displayed and blinked on the LCD every 0.5 seconds before the TIME 1 set time is reached.
8. TIME 2 and are displayed and blinked on the LCD every 0.5 seconds before the TIME 2 set time is reached.
9. When the two set times are reached, the test voltage output will be turned off and the measurement will be automatically stopped. The LCD displays the polarization index reading.
10. Press to step through the polarization index, TIME 2, and TIME 2 insulation resistance readings.

Calculation Tips
PI = 3-minute ~ 10-minute resistance/30-second ~ 1-minute resistance

Compare Function

• Press the COMP button to select compare feature. COMP symbol displays on the LCD.

• Press and buttons to set the compare value You can choose the compare value from
  10M Ω, 20MΩ, 30MΩ, 40MΩ, 50MΩ, 60MΩ, 70MΩ, 80MΩ, 90MΩ, 100MΩ, 200MΩ, 300MΩ, 400MΩ, 500MΩ, 600MΩ, 700MΩ, 800MΩ, 900MΩ 1GΩ, 2GΩ, 3GΩ, 4GΩ, 5GΩ, 6GΩ, 7GΩ, 8GΩ, 9GΩ, 10GΩ, 20GΩ, 330GΩ, 40GΩ, 50GΩ, 60GΩ, 70GΩ, 80GΩ, 90GΩ, 100GΩ

• Press and hold the TEST button for 2 seconds to carry out the measurement.

• The NG symbol will display if the insulation resistance value is smaller than compare value. Otherwise, a GOOD symbol will be displayed.

Using Power Adaptor
Refer to Figure 6 for the use of a power adaptor.

1. Open the side safely shutter, then you will see there is a power adaptor input terminal.
2. Make sure the Meter is powered off and Insert the G9310 power adaptor to the input terminal.
3. It is highly recommended to take out all the batteries when you are using the power adaptor.
4. Make sure the Meter is powered off when you disconnect the G9310 power adaptor from the Meter. It is highly recommended to use GAZELLE supplied G9310 power adaptor to avoid unnecessary danger.

Connecting USB Interface
See Figure 7 for the USB interface connection.

1. Install the included software, the installation guide can be seen from the CD.
2. Open the side safety shutter, then you will see there is a USB port.
3. Insert the included USB cable to the Meter’s USB port and the other end to the computer.

Maintenance

This section provides basic maintenance information including battery replacement instructions.

Warning
Do not attempt to repair or service your Meter unless you are qualified to do so and have the relevant calibration, performance test, and service information.

General Service

• Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents. Clean the terminals with cotton bars with detergent, as dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings.
• Turn the Meter to OFF when it is not in use. Take out the battery when it is not used for a long time.
• Do not use or store the Meter in a place of humidity, high temperature, explosive, inflammable, and strong magnetic field.
• If the Meter is wet, dry it before use.

Replacing the Battery

Specifications

Safety and Compliances

General Specifications

Accuracy Specifications
Accuracy: ([% of reading] + [number of least significant digits), guarantee for 1 year. Operating temperature: 18 ~28
Relative humidity: 45~75%RH

Voltage Measurement

Insulation Resistance Measurement

Operating Caution
At any output voltage, when the tested resistance is less than 10M, the testing time cannot exceed 10 seconds continuously.

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