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AMPERIS AMZC-304 Fault Loop Impedance Meter

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Loop measurements with 0.01 Ω resolution in a sealed IP67 housing

AMZC-304

Ohmmeters and loop impedance meters

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AMZC-304

Fault loop impedance meter

C/ María Barbeito, 14Contact Contact T [+34] 982 20 99 20
27003, Lugo, SpainT [+34] 982 20 99 20 info@amperis.com | www.amperis.com

One of the smallest loop impedance meters on the market, with Bluetooth and a 990-result memory.

Image: Loop measurement at an industrial board with the AMZC-304

Small meter, firm readings

The AMZC-304 measures short-circuit loop impedance in 230/400 V networks with 0.01 Ω resolution, driving up to 13.3 A at 400 V (7.6 A at 230 V) during three 10 ms periods. The range covers 0.13 to 1999 Ω per EN 61557 with ±(5% m.v. + 3 digits), and the prospective fault current — up to 9999 A — is calculated with its RS and XS components.

In service, without trips

The low-current mode measures ZL-PE from 0.5 Ω in circuits protected by RCDs of 30 mA or more without tripping them; the contact electrode checks the PE connection, measurement works with swapped L and N conductors, and continuity of protective and equipotential bonding is verified with ±200 mA per EN 61557-4. Voltage up to 500 V and frequency complete the functions.

Main features

  • Operating networks 220/380 V to 240/415 V (180…460 V).
  • Memory of 990 results with Bluetooth transfer to the PC.
  • Backlit keyboard and display for poor light.
  • Voltage measurement 0…500 V; frequency 45.0…65.0 Hz.
  • Powered by four AA batteries or NiMH accumulators.
  • Sealed IP67 housing; CAT IV 300 V (CAT III 600 V).

Applications and delivery

Applications

  • Buildings, offices and plants with fault currents up to 4.4 kA.
  • RCD-protected circuits measured without outages.
  • Continuity of protective and equipotential conductors.
  • Fast socket testing with the WS-05 UNI-Schuko adapter.

Everything in the case

The standard set includes the WS-05 adapter with angular UNI-Schuko plug, three 1.2 m leads, pin probes, a crocodile clip, batteries, straps, carrying case and a factory calibration certificate. At 220 × 102 × 61 mm and about 0.8 kg, the AMZC-304 works from 0 to +50 °C and complies with the EN 61557 series.

The 990 results reach the PC over Bluetooth for archiving and documentation.

Software & applications

From the board to the report

The documentation software manages reports, inspectors, test points and downloaded data

The AMZC-304 stores 990 measurements and sends them to the computer over Bluetooth — no cables in the site bag. The free PC reader software downloads loop impedances, fault currents and continuity results and keeps them organised by installation.

Traceable verifications

Every reading is identified by measuring point and date, so the periodic verification of a building can be compared against the previous one, exported to popular formats and printed as part of the protection documentation.

What the software provides

  • Bluetooth download of the 990 stored results.
  • Organisation by clients, sites and measuring points.

Preview of a verification report of the installation, ready to print or export

  • Export to popular formats and printing.
  • Comparison of periodic verifications.

AMZC-304 — MEASUREMENT DATA

Voltage and frequency
FunctionMeasurement rangeDisplay rangeResolutionAccuracy
Voltage0 V…500 V0 V…500 V0.1 Vfrom ±(2% m.v. + 2 digits)
Frequency45.0 Hz…65.0 Hz45.0 Hz…65.0 Hz0.1 Hz±(0.1% m.v. + 1 digits)
Loop parameters and short-circuit current
FunctionMeasurement rangeDisplay rangeResolutionAccuracy
2p loop, standard current (max. 13.3 A)0.13 Ω…1999 Ω per EN 615570.00 Ω…1999 Ω0.01 Ω±(5% m.v. + 3 digits)
2p loop, no RCD tripping0.5 Ω…1999 Ω per EN 615570.00 Ω…1999 Ω0.01 Ωfrom ±(6% m.v. + 5 digits)
Short-circuit current Ik (standard)Calculated from the ZS ranges and rated voltages0.110 A…9999 A0.001 AFrom the fault loop error
Short-circuit current Ik (RCD mode)Calculated from the ZS ranges and rated voltages0.110 A…9999 A0.001 AFrom the fault loop error
Continuity of protective conductors and bonding
FunctionMeasurement rangeDisplay rangeResolutionAccuracy
Continuity with ±200 mA0.12 Ω…400 Ω per EN 61557-40.00 Ω…400 Ω0.01 Ω±(2% m.v. + 3 digits)
Low-current resistance0.0 Ω…1999 Ω0.0 Ω…1999 Ω0.1 Ω±(3% m.v. + 3 digits)

"m.v." = measured value

C/ María Barbeito, 14Contact Contact +T [+34] 982 20 99 20
27003, Lugo, Spain+T [+34] 982 20 99 20 info@amperis.com | www.amperis.com
AMZC-304 — TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type of insulationDouble, per EN 61010-1 and IEC 61557
Measurement categoryCAT IV 300 V (CAT III 600 V)
Ingress protectionIP67
Power supply4 × AA alkaline batteries or NiMH accumulators
Memory of results990 results
Data transmissionBluetooth
Operating temperature0…+50 °C
Storage temperature-20…+70 °C
Humidity20…90 %
Dimensions220 × 102 × 61 mm
Weightapprox. 0.8 kg
StandardsEN 61557, EN 61010-1
EMC requirementsEN 61326-1, EN 61326-2-2
Quality standardISO 9001

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