ELMA 2700X Current Voltage Tester Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: ELMA

Current Voltage Tester
Instruction Manual

References marked on instrument or in the instruction manual:
Warning of potential danger, follow with an instruction manual.
Reference! Please use utmost attention.
Caution! Dangerous voltage. The danger of electrical shock.
Continuous double or reinforced insulation category II IEC 536 / DIN EN 61140.
Equipment for working under live voltage.
Conformity symbol, the instrument complies with the valid directives. It complies with the EMV Directive (2014/30/EU), Standard EN 61326-1 are fulfilled. It also complies with the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), Standard EN61243-3:2014 is fulfilled.
Tester complies with the standard (2012/19/EU) WEEE.
The instruction manual contains information and references, necessary for the safe operation and maintenance of the tester.
Prior to using the tester (commissioning/ assembly), the user is kindly requested to thoroughly read the instruction manual and comply with it in all sections.
Failure to read the tester manual or to comply with the warnings and references contained herein can result in serious bodily injury or tester damage.
The respective accident prevention regulations established by the professional associations are to be strictly enforced at all times.
A voltage tester is not a measurement device, it is only allowed to use for testing purposes.

Introduction / Product Package

Fork Meter 2700X is a universal applicable tester for voltage, current, continuity, and rotary field testing and various additional features. The tester is constructed according to the latest safety regulations and guarantees safe and reliable working.
It complies with the standard for two-pole voltage testers EN61243-3:2014.
FM 2700X is characterized by the following features:
Designed to meet international safety standards.
EN61243-3:2014
Measurement Category CAT IV / 600 V
Measurement Category CAT III / 1000 V
AC and DC voltage test up to 1000 V with LEDs
Current test up to 200 A
AC voltage test up to 1000 V and DC voltage test up
to 1500 V with LCD
Cable break tests by Non-Contact Voltage detection
Polarity indication
Single-pole phase test
Phase rotation test and Continuity test
Resistance measurement
Frequency measurement
Vibration motor
Auto-power ON / OFF
Torchlight and IP64 protection

After unpacking, check that the instrument is undamaged.
The product package comprises:
1 pc Tester 2700X
2 pcs 4mm test tip adapters
2 pcs GS38 rubber caps
2 pcs batteries 1.5V, IEC LR03
1 pc operating instructions

Safety Measures

The testers have been constructed and tested in accordance with the safety regulations for voltage testers and have left the factory in a safe and perfect
condition.
The operating instructions contain information and references required for the safe operation and use of the tester. Before using the tester, read the operating instructions carefully and follow them in all respects.
Depending on the internal impedance of the voltage
tester there will be a different capability of indicating the presence or absence of operating voltage in case of the presence of interference voltage.
A voltage tester of relatively low internal impedance, compared to the reference value of 100 kΩ, will not indicate all interference voltages having an original voltage value above the ELV level. When in contact with the parts to be tested, the voltage tester may discharge temporarily the interference voltage to a level below the ELV, but it will be back to the original value when the voltage tester is removed.
When the indication “voltage present” does not appear, it is highly recommended to install earthing equipment before work.
A voltage tester of relatively high internal impedance, compared to the reference value of 100 kΩ, may not permit to clearly indicate the absence of operating voltage in case of the presence of interference voltage.
When the indication “voltage present” appears on a part that is expected to be disconnected of the installation, it is highly recommended to confirm by another means (e.g. use of an adequate voltage tester, visual check of the disconnecting point of the electric circuit, etc.) that there is no operating volt-age on the part to be tested and to conclude that the voltage indicated by the voltage detector is an interference voltage.
A voltage tester declaring two values of internal impedance has passed a performance test of man-aging interference voltages and is (within technical limits) able to distinguish operating voltage from interference voltage and has a means to directly or indirectly indicate which type of voltage is present.

The danger of electric shock and other dangers

To avoid an electric shock, observe the precautions when working with voltages exceeding 120 V (60 V) DC or 50 V (25 V) eff AC. In accordance with DIN VDE these values represent the threshold contact voltages (values in brackets refer to limited ranges, e.g. in agricultural areas).
The tester must not be used with the battery compartment open
Before using the tester, ensure that the test lead and device are in perfect working order. Look out e.g. for broken cables or leaking batteries.
Hold the tester and accessories by the designated grip areas only, the display elements must not be covered. Never touch the test probes.
The tester may be used only within the specified measurement ranges and in low-voltage installations up to 1000VAC and 1500VDC.
The tester may be used only in the measuring circuit category it has been designed for.
Before and after use, always check that the tester is in perfect working order (e.g. on a known voltage source).
Make sure that the cables tested for current are double insulated.
The tester must no longer be used if one or more functions fail or if no functionality is indicated.
It is not permitted to use the tester during rain or precipitation.
A perfect display is guaranteed only within a temperature range of -15°C to +55°C at relative air humidity less than 85%.
If the safety of the user cannot be guaranteed, the tester must be switched off and secured against unintentional use.
Safety is no longer guaranteed e.g. in the following cases:
— obvious damage
— broken housing, cracks in the housing
—if the tester can no longer perform the required measurements/ tests
— stored for too long in unfavorable conditions
— damaged during transport
— leaking batteries
The tester complies with all EMC regulations. Nevertheless, it can happen in rare cases that electric devices are disturbed by the electrical field of the tester or the tester is disturbed by electrical devices.
Never use the tester in an explosive environment
The tester must be operated by trained users only
Operational safety is no longer guaranteed if the tester is modified or altered.
The tester may be opened by an authorized service technician only.
The current test may only be performed on double insulated cables.

Intended Use

The tester may be used only under the conditions and for the purposes for which it was designed. Therefore, observe in particular the safety instructions, the technical data including environmental conditions.

Testers Information

Opening for current measurement
Test leads (on backside)
LED display
LCD display
On/Off and function button
Torchlight and hold button
Battery compartment
Sensor for cable break detection, NCV

ELMA 2700X Current Voltage Tester - Testers
Information

LED Display information

Voltage indication
Polarity indication (120V LEDs)
ELV / Single pole indication
Continuity indication
Rotary field indication

LCD Display information

HOLD symbols
AC/ DC and polarity symbols
Function symbols (from left to right, upper row: voltage test, current test, low voltage test, resistance test; lower row: diode test, frequency test, cable break detected by NCV, continuity test).
Low battery indication
4 digit 7 segment display

Preparation for tests

Auto-power-on/ switching on

The tester switches on when it detects short tips, or an AC or DC voltage above approx. 6 V or a live phase on L2+ (single pole test).
It can be switched on with a button.

Auto-power off

Tester is automatically powered off after approx.10 sec when there is no signal contacted to the probes.
The torchlight automatically switches off after approx. 30 sec.

Conducting Tests

Voltage test

Connect both probes to the object under test.
The voltage is indicated by LEDs if >120 V.
The buzzer and vibration function turn on if the voltage is higher than 50 V AC or 120 V DC.
Voltage polarity is indicated in the following manner on LCD.
▶AC: AC symbol is on
▶+DC: DC symbol is on
▶-DC: – symbol and DC symbol is on
Above 120 V, the polarity is shown on the LED display as well.
▶AC: both 120 V LEDs are on
▶+DC: left 120 V LED is on
▶-DC: right 120 V LED is on
Once when the tester is powered on, it will automatically measure voltage in the range 6V-1000VAC/1500VDC.
During voltage test, L or R LED/Symbol may light up.
In the case of empty batteries, only the ELV LED lights up >50 V.

Low Voltage mode –1V-1000VAC/1500VDC

Press the On/Off/Function button repeated until LCD shows <10V symbol.
In Low Voltage mode, it is possible to measure AC and DC voltage from 1V.
Connect both probes to the object under test.
The voltage display is as in 7.1 described.
Continuity mode is disabled in Low Voltage Mode.

Current test

Press the On/off/ Function button repeated until LCD shows A symbol.
In the current test mode, currents between 0.1 A and 200 A can be tested.
The cable needs to be positioned in the center of the opening at the height of the markings left and right.
Make sure that only double insulated cables are measured.
Store test probes safely to avoid any unintended connection.
Tester switch to voltage measurement if the voltage is detected >6 V

Single-pole phase test

The function of this test may not be fully achieved if the insulation condition/ grounding conditions of the user or of the equipment under test aren’t good enough. Verification of live-circuit shouldn’t be dependent on this Single-pole phase test only but on the voltage test.

Hold the tester well in your hand. Connect the “L2 +” probe to the object under test. Live circuit LED lights up and the buzzer sounds when a voltage of approx. 100 V AC or more exists in the object under test. (Pol_100 V AC).
Indication of Single Pole is via LED.

Phase rotation test

L LED (symbol) and R LED (symbol) for the Phase rotation test may operate on various wiring systems, but the effective testing results can be obtained only on a three-phase 4-wire system.
Hold the tester well in your hand and connect both probes to the object under test.
Phase-to-phase voltage is indicated by Voltage LEDs and LCD.
R LED lights up for the Right rotary field.
L LED lights up for the Left rotary field.
Measurement principle: The instrument detects the phase rising order regarding the user as earth.
The function of this test may not be fully achieved if the insulation condition/ grounding conditions of the user or of the equipment under the test are not good enough.

Continuity test L Rx

Make sure the object under test isn’t live.

Connect both test probes to the object under test.
Continuity is shown by the light-up of the LED and a sound if resistance is below 500 kOhm.
If a lower threshold for continuity is preferred, a low continuity mode can be selected.
Press Torchlight-function button repeated until LCD shows LRx symbol is shown on LCD.
Continuity is shown by light-up of LED and sound if resistance is below 20 Ohm.
▶Continuity test performed automatically in all modes except in Low Voltage and Current mode.
▶Tester switch to voltage measurement if the voltage is detected during continuity testing >6 V.

Diode test

Make sure the object under test isn’t live.

Switch into diode testing mode by short pressing the On/Off-function button repeated until the symbol is shown on LCD. Connect both test probes to the diode under test.

▶The continuity LED lights and the buzzer sound when L1 is connected to the anode and L2 is connected to the cathode.
▶Continuity indication will be off if the L1 tip is connected to the cathode of the diode and the L2 tip on the Anode.
▶Tester switch to voltage measurement if voltage >6 V or Single pole is detected during diode testing.

Resistance test

Make sure the object under test isn’t live.

Switch into resistance measurement by pressing the On/Off-function button repeatedly kΩ symbol is shown on LCD. Connect both test probes to the object under test. Resistance up to 100 kΩ can be shown on LCD. For resistance less than ~20 Ω buzzer sounds continuous to indicate low continuity.

Tester switch to voltage measurement if voltage >15 V or Single Pole is detected.

Frequency test

Switch into frequency measurement by short pressing On/Off-function button repeated until Hz symbol is shown on LCD. Connect both test probes to the AC voltage under test. Frequency from 1 Hz to 800 Hz can be shown on LCD.

Frequency measurement is possible for voltages >10V AC.
The level of voltage will be shown only on the bar graph for voltages >120 V. ELV diode will indicate voltages >50 V AC and >120 V DC.

Cable break detection by NCV

Switch into frequency measurement by pressing the On/ off-function button repeated. LCD will show NCV sym-bol.
The NCV function is used to find e.g. after a cable breaks.
Hold the voltage tester with the sensor against the wire or cable. The voltage tester indicates the strength of the signal digitally on the LCD screen.
Store test probes safely to avoid any unintended connection.
Tester switch to voltage measurement if voltage >6 V or single pole is detected between probes.

Torchlight

Press the “torchlight” button to turn on the light and after approx. 30 s it will turn itself off.

Self-test

LEDs and all LCD segments and vibration motor, torchlight, ELV indication, and buzzer are turned on for a second after battery replacement.

Selftest can be activated:
▶Shorting L1(-) and L2(+) probe tips while the device is turned OFF – leave the device OFF for 30 seconds before shortening the tips.

HOLD Function

Long press (2 seconds) on the “torchlight/function” button activates the HOLD function and freezes the display value. With a short press on the “torchlight/function” button freezing of display is released. When the HOLD function is active HOLD symbol will be shown on LCD.

Backlight

The white Backlight is turned on when the torchlight is turned on.

Buzzer

Press the „torchlight“ button for 5s to switch the buzzer off or on. The display indicates with “b_O” (buzzer off) and with “b_I” (buzzer on) the status of the buzzer for 2s on LCD.
By default, the buzzer is on (as well after battery replacement).

Battery Replacement

Remove the probes from any testing point, when opening the battery case. Batteries are dead when the continuity test with both test probes connected
cannot be done anymore and the low battery symbol is shown on the LCD.

Follow the procedure below and replace batteries with new ones (type IEC LRO3 1.5 V).

Unscrew the battery door
Pull out the battery door and replace the batteries. Insert new batteries according to the engraving on the battery door.
Re-assemble the battery door.
Confirm that the battery door case is properly locked prior to measurements.

Voltage Range| 1…1000 V AC (15…800 Hz),
1…1500 V DC(±)
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LED nominal Voltage| 120 / 230 / 400 / 690 / 1000 V
LED tolerances| EN 61243-3
ELV indication LED| >50 V AC, >120 V DC
Response time| <1s at 100% of each nominal value
LCD Range| 1…1000 V, AC (15…800 Hz),
1…1500 V DC(±)
LCD Resolution| 0.1 V (1…29.9 V), 1 V (30…1500 V)
LCD Accuracy| ±3% ±1.5 V (1…29.9 V)
±3% ±3dgt (30…1500 V)
LCD Overrange indication| “OL”
Current Test| 0.1…200 A AC(+/-3%+5Dgt)
Resolution 0.1 A
Frequency range 45…65 Hz
Safety current| Is<3.5 mA (at 1000 V AC),
<6 mA at 1500 V DC
Measurement Duty| 30 s ON, 240 s OFF
Internal battery consumption| approx. 120 mA
Single-pole phase test voltage range| 100…1000 V AC (50/60 Hz )
Phase rotation test| 170…1000 V phase-to-phase, AC
(40…70 Hz)
Continuity test| 0…500 kΩ + 50%
Resistance measurement| 0…100 kΩ; accuracy:
±5%±10dgt@25°C;
resolution: 1 Ω (1-2000 Ω)
kΩ (2-100 kΩ)
Frequency measurement| 1…800 Hz ±5%±5dgt;
resolution: 1 Hz
NCV Test| 100…1000 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Battery| 3 V (IEC LR03 1.5 V x 2)
Temperature| -15…55°C operations;
-20…70°C storage;
No condensation
Humidity| max. 85% RH
Altitude| up to 2000 m
Overvoltage| CAT IV / 600 V, CAT III / 1000 V
Standard| EN/IEC 61243-3:2014
Protection| IP64

Cleaning and storage

Tester does not need any special maintenance if used according to the user manual.
Remove the tester from all test points before cleaning.
Use a lightly damp cloth with neutral detergent for cleaning the instrument. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight, high temperature, humidity or dewfall.
Remove batteries when the instrument will not be in use for a long period.

Warranty

Our instruments are subject to strict quality control. However, should the instrument function improperly during normal use, you are protected by our 6-month warranty (valid with invoice or receipt).
Within the warranty period, we will decide whether to exchange or repair the defective instrument. We will repair free of charge any defects in workmanship or materials provided the instrument is returned unopened and untampered with.
Damage due to dropping or incorrect handling is not covered by the warranty. If the instrument shows failure following the expiry of warranty our service department can offer you a quick and economical repair.
Subject to changes without notice!

Elma Instruments A/S
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DK-3520 Farum
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F: +45 7022 1001
info@elma.dk
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