AEMC 6526 Megohmmeter User Guide

CHAUVIN ARNOUX GROUP
6526 Megohmmeter
User Guide

6526 Megohmmeter

Megohmmeter
Model 6526/6532/6534
Quick Start Guide

Statement of Compliance

Chauvin Arnoux ® , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC ® Instruments certifies that this instrument has been calibrated using standards and instruments traceable to international standards.
We guarantee that at the time of shipping your instrument has met its published specifications.
An NIST traceable certificate may be requested at the time of purchase, or obtained by returning the instrument to our repair and calibration facility, for a nominal charge.
The recommended calibration interval for this instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of receipt by the customer. For recalibration, please use our calibration services. Refer to our repair and calibration section at www.aemc.com.

Serial #: ____
Catalog #: 2155.53 /2155.54 / 2155.56
Model #: 6526/6532/6534
Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated:
Date Received: ___
Date Calibration Due: _
Chauvin Arnoux® , Inc. d.b.a AEMC ® Instruments
www.aemc.com

PRODUCT PACKAGING

Shipping Contents:

(1) of the following:
Megohmmeter Model 6526
Megohmmeter Model 6532
Megohmmeter Model 6534
Cat. #2155.53 / Cat. #2155.54 / Cat. #2155.55

Instrument

table below lists the functions available for each model instrument.

Functions

| Model 6526| Model 6532| Model 6534
---|---|---|---
Insulation test voltages| 50, 100, 250, 500, and 1000V| 50 and 100V| 10, 25, 100, 250, and 500V
Insulation resistance| 10k0 to 200G0| 10k0 to 20G0| 2k0 to 50G0
PI and DAR ratios calculation| | |
Continuity measurement| | |
Resistance measurement| | |
Programmable alarms| | |
Frequency measurement| | |
Capacitance measurement| | |
Distance measurement| | |
Data storage| | |
Bluetooth communication| | |

Function Keys

In general, each key has two functions. One is marked on the key, and is enabled via a short press. The second function is marked under the key, and is enabled by a long (>2 seconds) press.

| Selects the , PI, and DAR functions.
---|---
| Toggles backlighting ON and OFF.
HOLD| Freezes/unfreezes the displayed measurement on the LCD.
SET-UP| Accesses the instrument’s setup parameters and information.
| Applies lead compensation for use in continuity testing.
| Activates/deactivates alarms.
▲and ►| The ▲ and ► keys allow you to:
• Select the displayed information and program the durations of insulation measurements.
• Choose the continuity test current.
• Program the alarm thresholds.
∆ Reel| Sets the present measurement as a “zero reference” to which future measurements are compared.
MEM| Records measurements.
CLR| Erase recorded measurements.
| Enable Bluetooth wireless communication.

Installing Batteries

1. Disconnect any attached leads or accessories from the instrument and turn the rotary switch to OFF.
2. Use a tool or a coin to turn the quarter-turn screw of the battery compartment cover.
3. Remove the battery compartment cover.
4. Remove the batteries from the compartment.
5. Place the new batteries in the compartment, ensuring that each battery’s polarity is correct.
6. Put the battery cover in place and screw the quarter-turn screw back in.

Installing Data View ®

1. Insert the Data View thumb drive into an available USB port (wait for driver to be installed).
2. If Autorun is enabled, an AutoPlay window appears on your screen. Click “Open folder to view files” to display the Data View folder. If Autorun is not enabled or allowed, use Windows Explorer to locate and open the USB drive labeled “Data View.”
3. When the DataView folder is open, find the file Setup.exe and double-click it to run the installation program.
4. The DataView setup screen appears. In the upper left section of the screen, choose the language version you want to install. Then select DataView in the Options list and click Install.
5. The Install Shield Wizard welcome screen appears. The Install Shield Wizard leads you through the installation process. As you complete these screens, be sure to click Megohmmeter Logger when prompted to select the Control  Panels to install.
6. When you have completed all screens, click Finish to leave the Install Shield Wizard. Then close the DataView Setup screen. The DataView folder now appears on your computer desktop, containing the Megohmmeter Control Panel icon.

Connecting to the Computer

1. Set the rotary switch to MR .
2. Press the key for >2 seconds. The icon appears on the LCD, indicating Bluetooth is enabled on the instrument.
3. Open the Bluetooth Devices dialog on your computer to pair the instrument with your computer. Different operating systems have different steps for opening this dialog, so consult your computer’s documentation for instructions.
4. Once the dialog is displayed, click Add a Device. A dialog box appears listing the locally available Bluetooth devices. There may be several devices of varying types listed, depending on the location of your computer.
5. Find the instrument’s Bluetooth name, and click it.
6. You are prompted to enter a pairing code; enter 1111.
7. After you enter the code, click Next. A screen appears informing you that the instrument has been successfully connected with the computer. Click Close to exit the screen.
8. Open the Megohmmeter Control Panel. In the menu bar at the top of the screen, select Help. In the drop-down menu that appears, click the option Help Topics. This opens the Megohmmeter Control Panel Help system.
9. Use the Contents window in the Help system to locate and open the topic “Connecting to an Instrument.” This topic provides  instructions explaining how to connect your instrument to the computer.
10. After the instrument is successfully connected, consult the Control Panel Help system for instructions about viewing real-time data, downloading and viewing recorded sessions, creating DataView reports from the downloaded data,  and configuring the instrument through the Control Panel.

Recording Data

Recording a measurement
Press the MEM key for >2 seconds. The measurement is stored in the first available location in the instrument’s memory. The saved recording includes all information associated with the measurement, including voltage, current, duration of tests, T1 and T2 (for PI and DAR), and any other applicable data for the test type. The recording also includes a bar graph indicating how much available memory remains in the instrument.

Viewing Stored Recordings

1. Set the rotary switch to MR.
2.  The instrument displays the last recording stored in the instrument. The secondary (top) display indicates the memory location; while the main display indicates the measured value. To see other stored measurements, press the ▲ key. The record number is decremented and the corresponding measurement is displayed.
3. To scroll rapidly through the recorded measurements, keep the ▲ key pressed.
4. To select a specific recording, use the ► key to change the recording number.
5. Once you select the recording number, you can see all information associated with the measurement. Press the MEM key for >2 seconds, then use the ▲ key to scroll the information.
6. When finished viewing recordings, press MEM for >2 seconds.

Deleting Recordings
To delete a single recording:

1. Set the rotary switch to MR.
2. Use the ▲ and ► keys to select the number of the recording to be deleted.
3. Press the CLR key for >2 seconds. The record number blinks and the LCD displays the letters CLR.
4. Press the MEM key for >2 seconds to confirm the deletion. To cancel, press the CLR key for >2 seconds.

To delete all stored recordings:

1. Set the rotary switch to MR.
2. Press the CLR key for >2 seconds.
3. Press the ▲ key; the record number is replaced by ALL.
4. To cancel, press the CLR key for >2 seconds. Otherwise, press the MEM key for >2 seconds to confirm the deletion.
5. The instrument displays a message indicating the memory is empty.

Repair and Calibration

To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications, we recommend that it be scheduled back to our factory Service Center at one-year intervals for recalibration, or as required by other standards or internal procedures.
For instrument repair and calibration:
You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#). This will ensure that when your instrument arrives, it will be tracked and processed promptly. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the hipping container.
If the instrument is returned for calibration, please specify whether you want a standard calibration, or a calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. (includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data).
Ship To : Chauvin Arnoux® , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC ® Instruments
15 Faraday Drive
Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone: 800-945-2362 (Ext. 360)
603-749-6434 (Ext. 360)
Fax: 603-742-2346 or 603-749-6309
E-mail: repair@aemc.com
(Or contact your authorized distributor.)
Costs for repair, standard calibration, and calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. are available.
NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

Technical and Sales Assistance

If you are experiencing any technical problems, or require any assistance with the proper operation or application of your instrument, please call, fax or e-mail our technical support team:
Contact: Chauvin Arnoux ® , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC ® Instruments
Phone: 800-945-2362 (Ext. 351)
603-749-6434 (Ext. 351)
Fax: 603-742-2346
E-mail: techsupport@aemc.com

Limited Warranty

The Models 6526, 6532 and 6534 are warranted to the owner for a period of two years from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty is given by AEMC® Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it was purchased. This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with, abused or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC ® Instruments.
Full warranty coverage and registration is available on our website: www.aemc.com.
Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records.
What AEMC ® Instruments will do: If a malfunction occurs within the warranty period, you may return the instrument to us for repair, provided we have your warranty registration on file or a proof of purchase. AEMC ® Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace the faulty material.

Warranty Repairs

What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair:
First, request a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#) by phone or e-mail from our Service Department, then return the instrument along with the signed CSA Form. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. Return the instrument, shipment pre-paid to:
Ship To:  Chauvin Arnoux ® , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC ® Instruments
15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone: 800-945-2362 or 603-749-6434 (Ext. 360)
E-mail: repair@aemc.com
Caution: To protect yourself against in-transit loss, we recommend you insure your returned material.
NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

CHAUVIN ARNOUX GROUP
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99-MAN 100434 v4
Chauvin Arnoux ® , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC  ® Instruments
15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone:603-749-6434 • Fax: 603-742-2346
www.aemc.com

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