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Short-circuit loop impedance meter

Image: Sonel MZC-310S loop impedance meter in an open case, display reading 174.8 mΩ, with connection instructions printed inside the lid.

MODELS 310S, 20-E, 304, 306, 320S, 330S

AMZC-310S

Short-circuit loop impedance meter

  • It allows to measure the short-circuit loop impedance of very small values (less than 0,01Ω) in accordance with PN-EN61557.

Features

  • Very small short-circuit loop impedance measurements (with 0.1mΩ resolution) using 150A current under 230V, max. 280A under 440V, or measurements using 23A current under 230V, max. 42A under 440V.
  • Measurements on nominal voltage networks: 220/380V and 230/400V of 45...65Hz frequencies.
Image: Sonel meter in a grey and orange case with the lid open, showing a printed connection guide; panel with display, rotary selector and colour-coded terminals.

Do you know that...

AMZC-310S meter allows measuring the impedance of short-circuit loops of very small values (less than 0.01Ω) in accordance with PN-EN61557.

The AMZC-310S meter is the only meter available on the market that can also measure touch voltage or surge voltage, which can be used to assess the safety of the installation under test.

  • Allows short-circuit measurement: phase-to-phase, phase-to-protection, phase-to-neutral.
  • Distinction of phase-to-phase and phase-to-phase voltage when calculating short-circuit current.
  • Allows the length of the measuring leads to be altered (measurement 23/42A).
  • Four-conductor method, no need to calibrate conductors (150/280A measurement).
  • Measurement of the expected contact voltage or the contact surge voltage (with 1kΩ resistor).
  • Measurement of alternating voltages 0...440V.
  • Memory of 990 results and option to send them to a PC.
  • Device complies with the requirements of PN-EN 61557.

Technical specifications

Measurement of UST touch voltage and UT surge voltage

Voltage measurement (True RMS)

Display rangeResolutionAccuracy
0...440V1V±(2% v.m. + 2 digits)
Display rangeResolutionAccuracy
0...100V1V±(10% v.m. + 2 digits)
  • Frequency range: DC, 45...65Hz • Input impedance for voltmeter: > 200kΩ

Measurement of short-circuit loop parameters using standard current (2p, Imax=42A)

Frequency measurement (for voltages in the range of 50...440V)

Display rangeResolutionAccuracy
45,0...65,0Hz0,1Hz±(0,1% v.m. + 1 digit)

Measurement of the short-circuit loop impedance Z:

Measuring range in accordance with IEC61557: 0.13Ω...199.9Ω for 1.2m conductors

Measurement of short-circuit loop parameters by high current (4p, Imax=280A)

High current measurement of the short-circuit loop impedance Z: measuring range according to IEC61557: 7,2mΩ...1999mΩ

Display rangeResolutionAccuracy
0,00...19,99Ω0,01Ω±(2% v.m. + 3 digits)
20,0...199,9Ω0,1Ω±(3% v.m. + 3 digits)
Display rangeResolutionAccuracy
0...199,9mΩ0,1Ω±(2% v.m. + 2mΩ)
200...1999mΩ1Ω±(2% v.m. + 2mΩ)
200...1999mΩ1Ω

Measurement of the effective resistance R and the short-circuit loop reactance X

Display ranges of effective resistance R and short-circuit loop reactance X

Display rangeResolutionAccuracy
0,00...19,99Ω0,01Ω±(2% v.m. + 3 digits) impedance indications for the given measurement
20,0...199,9Ω0,1Ω±(3% v.m. + 3 digits) impedance indications for the given measurement
Display rangeResolutionAccuracy
0...199,9mΩ 200...1999mΩ0,1mΩ 1mΩ±(5% m.v. + digits) impedance indications for
200...1999mΩ1mΩthe given measurement

Short-circuit current indications

Measuring range according to IEC 61557: for Un = 230V: 115.0A...32.0kA for Un = 400V: 200A...55.7kA

Short-circuit current indications

Display rangeResolutionAccuracy
1,150...1,999A0,001A
2,00...19,99A0,01A
20,0...199,9A 200...1999A0,1A 1AElle est calculée sur la base de l’erreur pour la boucle de court-circuit.
2,00...19,99kA0,01kA
20,0...40,0kA0,1kA
Display rangeResolutionAccuracy
115,0...199,9A0,1A
200...1999A 2,00...19,99kA 20,0...199,9kA1A 0,01kA 0,1kACalculated on the basis of the error for the short-circuit loop
200kA...*1kA

The initials “v.m.” stand for “measured value”

* 230 kA for ULN / 400 kA para ULL

Electrical safety
Insulation type in accordance with PN-EN 61010-1 and IEC 61557double
Measuring category in accordance with PN-EN 61010-1IV 300V
Degree of protection of the enclosure according to PN-EN 60529IP20
Other technical data
Power supplyalkaline batteries LR14 (size C) (5 pcs.)
Current limiting resistorfor 4p measurement 1,5Ω for 2p measurement: 10Ω
Number of short-circuit loop measurements (alkaline batteries):at least 2000(4/min.)
Temperature coefÏcient±0.1% of the measured value /°C
Nominal conditions of use
Working temperature0...+40°C

AMZC-20E

Short-circuit loop impedance meter

Image: Sonel MZC-20E loop impedance meter with orange housing; the display shows 239 V and 0.17 Ω. IP67 and CAT III 300 V badges.

Measured parameters

  • Short-circuit loop impedance
  • Short-circuit resistor RS and reactance XS
  • Short-circuit current IK
  • Tensión

Features

The instrument is designed for installers and technicians performing measurements in residential buildings, ofÏces, factories, and any facility with a low voltage electrical system. The instrument is also recommended for electrical maintenance personnel.

Technical specifications

ZS loop short-circuit impedance measurement

Short circuit current Ik

Measurement using in accordance with IEC 61557-3: 0,24...200 Ω

Measuring range according to IEC 61557 can be calculated based on the measuring range Zs and the nominal voltage values.

Short-circuit current Ik: 0,115...1769 A (Un=230 V) AC voltage measurement: 0...400 V

GamaResolutionAccuracy
1,15…9,99 A0,01 A
10,0…99,9 A 100…999 A 1,00…9,99 kA0,1 A 1 A 0,01 kACalculated on the basis of accuracy for loop precision short-circuit
10,0…40,0 kA0,1 kA
GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00...19,99 Ω0,01 Ω±(2,5% v.m. + 5 digits)
20,0...99,9 Ω0,1 Ω±(2,5% v.m. + 3 digits)
100...200 Ω1 Ω±(3% v.m. + 3 digits)
  • Rated operating voltage UnL-N/UnL-L: 220/380 V, 230/400 V, 240/415V
  • Operating voltage range: 180...270 V (for ZL-PE and ZL-N) and 180...440 V (for ZL-L)

Voltage measurement

  • Nominal mains frequency fn: 50 Hz, 60 Hz
  • Frequency operating range: 45...65 Hz
GamaResolutionAccuracy
0…440 V1 V±(2,5% v.m. + 2 digits)
  • Maximum current measurement: 15.3 A for 230 V (10 ms) and 26.7 A for 400 V (10 ms)

Short-circuit resistor RS and reactance XS

Measurement of short-circuit loop impedance Z

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00...9,99 Ω0,01 Ω±(5% v.m. + 5 digits)
Measuring cableMeasuring range ZS
Plage de mesure ZS0,24…200 Ω
200...1999A0,26…200 Ω
2,00...19,99kA0,28…200 Ω
20,0...199,9kA0,35…200 Ω
  • Calculated and displayed for ZS<10 Ω

As iniciais “v.m.” significam “valor medido”.

Electrical safety
Type of insulationdouble, according to EN 61010-1 and IEC 61557
Measurement categoryIII 300 V according to EN 61010-1
Protection according to EN 60529IP67
Other technical data
Power supplyLR6 alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries Lithium Ion AA (4 units)
Dimensions220 x 98 x 58 mm
Instrument weight with batteries509 g
Storage temperature-20…+70°C
Operating temperature-10…+50°C
Humidity20…80%
Reference temperature+23 ± 2°C
Reference humidity40…60%
Altitude<2000 m
Auto-off timeMax. 900 seconds
Number of Z-measurements (for rechargeable batteries)>5000 (2 medições/minuto)
DisplayLCD segmentado
Quality standardsDeveloped, designed and manufactured to ISO 9001 standards
The instrument is compatible with the requirements ofIEC 61557
The instrument complies withEN 61326-1 y EN 61326-2-2
Image: Standard accessories: red crocodile clip 1 kV 20 A (WAKRORE20K02), 1 kV tip probes red and blue, 1.2 m 1 kV banana cables red and blue, M1 meter harness (WAPOZSZE4), M1 hook bracket (WAPOZUCH1) and M10 case (WAFUTM10).
Image: Standard accessories: red 1 kV 20 A crocodile clip, red and blue 1 kV probes, 1.2 m red and blue leads, M1 harness, M1 hook holder and M10 case; additional accessories: AGT adapters for single- and three-phase 16/32 A industrial sockets and 10 m red 1 kV lead.

AMZC-304

Short-circuit loop impedance meter

  • Measuring loop impedance without tripping the differential circuit breaker

Features

If a light and handy short-circuit fault meter is needed, the AMZC-304 is the best choice. The equipment is very useful for various electrical works (even the simplest), in places with low voltage networks, which can be: electrical systems in homes and buildings, as well as in public facilities and in small workshops or factories.

Measured parameters

  • Short-circuit loop impedance
  • Loop impedance measurement without tripping the differential circuit breaker
  • Short-circuit resistance rs and reactance Xs
  • Short circuit current Ik
  • Measurement of low voltage resistance of circuits protection and splicing
Image: Sonel MZC-304 loop impedance meter in orange housing, display showing 223.8 V and an L-N loop impedance of 0.73 Ω, with keypad and rotary selector.
  • Voltage and frequency
  • Detection of the replacement of l and n at the plug and automatic changeover at the meter
  • Quickly check the correct cable connection of Pe with the tactile electrode
Image: Measurement category CAT III 600 V.
Image: IP67 protection rating icon: dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion in water.
Image: Measurement category rating badge: CAT IV 300 V.

Technical specifications

Short-circuit loop impedance measurement

ZL-PE, ZL-N, ZL-L

Measurement using in accordance with IEC 61557-3: 0,13...1999 Ω

AC voltage measurement: 0...500 V

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00...19,99 Ω0,01 Ω±(5% v.m. + 3 digits)
20,0...199,9 Ω0,1 Ω±(5% v.m. + 3 digits)
200...1999 Ω1 Ω±(5% v.m. + 3 digits)

Short-circuit loop impedance measurement ZL-PE[RCD] (without tripping the differential circuit breaker)

Measurement using in accordance with IEC 61557-3: 0,5...1999 Ω

AC voltage measurement: 0...500 V

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00...19,99 Ω0,01 Ω±(6% v.m. + 10 digits)
20,0...199,9 Ω0,1 Ω±(6% v.m. + 5 digits)
200...1999 Ω1 Ω±(6% v.m. + 5 digits)
  • Rated operating voltage UnL-N/UnL-L: 220/380 V, 230/400 V, 240/415V
  • Operating voltage range: 180...270 V (for ZL-PE and ZL-N) and 180...440 V (for ZL-L)
  • Nominal mains frequency fn: 50 Hz, 60 Hz
  • Frequency operating range: 45...65 Hz
  • Maximum current measurement: 7.6 A for 230 V (3 x 10 ms) and 13.3 A for 400 V (3 x 10 ms)
  • Rated operating voltage Un: 220 V, 230 V, 240 V
  • Operating voltage range: 180...270 V
  • Nominal mains frequency fn: 50 Hz, 60 Hz
  • Frequency operating range: 45...65 Hz
  • Verification of the correct connection of the PE terminal with the help of the touch electrode
  • Calculation of the short-circuit current at rated voltage

Short-circuit resistor RS and reactance XS

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00...9,99 Ω0,01 Ω±(5% v.m. + 5 digits)
20,00…199,99 Ω0,1 Ω±(5% v.m. + 5 digits) of the value of ZS
  • Calculated and displayed for ZS<200 Ω

Medição de resistência de baixa corrente

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00...199,9 Ω0,1 Ω
0,00...199,9 Ω 200…1999 Ω0,1 Ω 1 Ω±(3% v.m. + 3 digits)
200…1999 Ω1 Ω
  • Voltage with open terminals 4...9 V DC
  • Output current ISC < 8 mA
  • Acoustic signal for measured resistances <30 Ω ± 50%,
  • Test lead resistance compensation

Voltage measurement

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0…299,9 V0,1 V±(2% v.m. + 6 digits)
300…500V1 V±(2% v.m. + 2 digits)
  • Frequency range 45...65Hz
  • Test results update: twice a second

Short-circuit resistance RS for ZL-PE [RCD] and reactance XS

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00...19,99 Ω0,01 Ω±(6% v.m. + 10 digits) dof the value of ZS
20,00…199,99 Ω0,1 Ω±(5% v.m. + 5 digits) of the value of ZS
  • Calculated and displayed for ZS<200 Ω

Continuity measurement of equipotential bonding and protective conductors with current ±200 mA

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00…19,99 Ω0,01 Ω
20,00…199,9 Ω0,1 Ω±(2% v.m. + 3 digits)
200…1999 Ω1 Ω
  • Voltage with open terminals 4...9 V DC
  • Output current at R < 2 Ω: min 200mA (ISC: 200....250mA)
  • Resistance compensation of test leads
  • Measurement for both current polarisations

Frequency measurement

GamaResolutionAccuracy
45,0….65,0 Hz0,1 Hz±(0,1% v.m. + 1 digit)
  • Voltage range: 50....500 V
Electrical safety
Type of insulationdouble, according to EN 61010-1 and IEC 61557
Measurement categoryIII 300 V according to EN 61010-1
Protection according to EN 60529IP67
Other technical data
FPower supplyLR6 alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries Lithium Ion AA (4 units)
Dimensions220 x 98 x 58 mm
Instrument weight with batteriesaprox . 0,6 kg
Storage temperature-20…+70°C
Operating temperature0…+50°C
Humidity20…90%
Reference temperature+23 ± 2°C
Reference humidity40…60%
Altitude<2000 m
Auto-off time120 seconds
Number of Z-measurements (for rechargeable batteries)>5000 (2 measurements/minute)
DisplayLCD segmentado
Quality standardsDeveloped, designed and manufactured to ISO 9001 standards
The instrument is compatible with the requirements ofIEC 61557
The instrument complies withEN 61326-1 y EN 61326-2-2
Image: Hand holding an orange handheld tester with display and rotary selector next to a PCE industrial socket box.

AMZC-306

Short-circuit loop impedance meter

  • Short-circuit fault meter professional and lightweight

Product features

Image: Sonel MZC-306 loop impedance meter with display showing L1-2 and 0.63 Ω, keypad and rotary selector.

Parâmetros adicionais

Image: Rating badges: CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1000 V, IP54 protection and up to 750 V.

Thanks to the wide range of operating voltages, the MZC306 allows measurements in various types of networks. The equipment is very useful for various electrical works (even simple ones), in low-voltage locations, including homes, buildings, public facilities and small workshops or factories.

  • Voltage measurement up to 750 V AC (up to 250 V with 0.1 V resolution)
  • 990 memory points, USB PC connection
  • Powered by rechargeable batteries (or not, 4 x LR14)
  • Quickly check the correct PE cable connection with the touch electrode

Measured parameters

  • Loop impedance measurement with 0.01 Ω resolution.
  • Loop impedance measurement without tripping the differential switch ≥30 mA with a resolution of 0.01 Ω (100...440 V)
  • Measurements possible on 110/190 V, 115/200 V, 127/220 V, 220/380 V, 230/400 V, 240/415 V, 290/500 V, 400/690 V installations (range 100...750 V)
  • Operating frequency 45...65 Hz
  • Short circuit current Ik
  • Automatic phase detection, or voltage between phases
  • Measurements using Uni-Schuko adapter or 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 m test leads
  • Measurement with the conductors L and N interchanged
  • Short-circuit resistor RS and reactance XS
Image: Orange installation tester connected with red, yellow and blue leads to 500 V industrial sockets, showing a reading of 0.11 on screen.

Technical specifications

Short-circuit loop impedance measurement

ZL-PE, ZL-N, ZL-L

MMeasurement using according to IEC 61557-3: 0.13...1999 Ω for 1.2m test prods 0.25...1999 Ω for Uni-Schuko adaptor

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00...19,99 Ω0,01 Ω±(5% v.m. + 3 digits)
20,0...199,9 Ω0,1 Ω±(4% v.m. + 3 digits)
200...1999 Ω1 Ω±(4% v.m. + 3 digits)
  • Rated operating voltage UnL-N/UnL-L: 110/190 V, 115/200 V, 127/220 V, 220/380 V, 230/400 V, 240/415 V, 290/500 V, 400/690 V • Operating voltage range: 100...440 V (for ZL-PE and ZL-N) and 100...750 V (for ZL-L)
  • High current measurement (up to 30 A)
  • Frequency operating range: 45...65 Hz
  • Measurement is also possible when the L and N circuits are interchanged.
  • Measurement of resistances and reactances
  • Short-circuit current calculation

Voltage measurement

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,0…249,9 V0,1 V±(2% v.m. + 4 digits)
250…750V1 V±(2% v.m. + 2 digits)
  • Measurement available for all loop configurations of short-circuit (ZL-PE, ZL-PE [RCD] e ZL-N, ZL-L)
  • Frequency range 45...65 Hz

Short-circuit loop impedance measurement ZL-PE[RCD] (without tripping the differential circuit breaker)

Measurement using in accordance with IEC 61557-3: 0.43...1999 Ω with Uni-Schuko adapter

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00...19,99 Ω0,01 Ω±(6% v.m. + 10 digits)
20,0...199,9 Ω 200...1999 Ω0,1 Ω 1 Ω±(6% v.m. + 5 digits)
• Nominal operating v V, 390 V, 400 Vvoltage Un: 110 V, 1115 V, 127 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240
  • Operating voltage range: 100...440 V
  • Measurement is also possible when the L and N circuits are interchanged.
  • Measurement of resistances and reactances
  • Short-circuit current calculation
Image: Technician measuring with an orange Sonel multifunction installation tester connected by test leads to industrial sockets.
Electrical safety
Type of insulation according to PN-EN 61010-1 and IEC 61557double
Measuring category in accordance with PN-EN 61010-1IV 600 V / III 1000 V
Degree of protection of the enclosure according to PN-EN 60529IP54
Other technical data
Power supplyAlkaline or rechargeable batteries, LR14 (4 pcs.)
Dimensions288 x 223 x 75 mm
Weightaprox. 2 kg
Working temperature0…+45°C
Storage temperature-20…+60°C
Humidity20…80%
Reference temperature+23 ± 2°C
Reference humidity40…60%
Working altitude<2000 m
Auto-off time300 seconds
Number of Z-measurements (for batteries)>5000 (2 measurements/minute
DisplaySegmented LCD
Quality standardsISO 9001
The instrument is compatible with the requirements ofIEC 61557
The instrument complies withEN 61326-1 et EN 61326-2-2

AMZC-320S

Short-circuit loop impedance meter

  • Impedance measurementvery low short-circuit loops (with 0.1 mΩ resolution).
Image: Instrument in an open grey rugged case: panel with orange-framed display, rotary knob, buttons and red, blue and yellow terminals.

Features

  • Measurement of very low short-circuit loop impedances (with resolution 0.1 mΩ) with a current of 130 A at 230 V; max. 300 A at 550 V or with a current 24 A at 230 V, max. 30 A at 550 V (with resolution 0.01 Ω)
  • Measurements in installations with nominal voltages between: 110/190 V, 115/200 V, 127/220 V, 220/380 V, 230/400 V, 240/415 V and 290/500 V and frequencies 45...65 Hz.
  • Ability to perform short-circuit system measurements: phase-to-phase, phase-to-protection, phase-to-neutral
  • Differentiation between phase voltage and interphase voltage when calculating the short-circuit current
  • Possibility to change the length of the test cable
  • Four-pole method, test leads do not require calibration (measurement with 300 A current).
  • Measurement of touch voltage and surge voltage with 1 kω resistor).
  • Measurement of AC voltage in the range 0...550V.
  • Memory for 999 measurement results with the ability to transfer the data to a PC.
  • Ability to transmit date via USB.
  • The meter meets the requirements of PN-EN 61557

Technical specifications

Voltage measurements (True RMS)

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0...550 V1 V±(2% v.m. + 2 digits)
  • Frequency range: DC, 45...65 Hz

UST touch voltage and UT surge voltage measurements

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0...100 V1 V±(10% v.m. + 2 digits)
  • Input impedance of the voltmeter: 200 kΩ

MEASUREMENT OF SHORT-CIRCUIT LOOP PARAMETERS USING STANDARD CURRENT (2P, IMAX=30 A)

Frequency measurements (for voltages in the range 5...550 V)

High short-circuit loop impedance measurement current Z

GamaResolutionAccuracy
45,0...65,0 Hz0,1 Hz±(0,1% v.m. + 1 digit)

Measuring range acc. to IEC61557: 0.13 Ω...199.9 Ω for 1.2 m long test leads

MEASUREMENT OF THE SHORT-CIRCUIT LOOP PARAMETERS USING A HIGH CURRENT (4P, IMAX=300 A)

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00...19,99 Ω0,01 Ω±(2% m.v. + 3 digits)
20…199,9 Ω0,1 Ω±(3% m.v. + 3 digits)

High short-circuit loop impedance measurement current Z

Display range of short-circuit resistance R and reactance X

Measuring range acc. to IEC61557: 7.2 mΩ...1999 mΩ

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00...199,9 Ω0,1 mΩ±(2% m.v. + 2 mΩ)
200…1999 Ω1 mΩ±(2% m.v. + 2 mΩ)
200…1999 Ω1 mΩ
GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00...19,99 Ω0,01 Ω±(2% m.v. + 3 digits) impedance reading for a given measurement
20…199,9 Ω0,1 Ω±(3% m.v. + 3 digits) impedance reading for a given measurement

Display range of short-circuit resistance R and reactance X

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00...199,9 Ω 200…1999 Ω0,1 mΩ 1 mΩ±(2% m.v. + 2 mΩ) impedance reading for a
200…1999 Ω1 mΩgiven measurement

Short circuit current readings

GamaResolutionAccuracy
1,150...1,999 A0,001 A
2,00...19,99 A0,01 A
20,0...199,9 A 200...1999 A0,1 A 1 AThe accuracy of the calcula- ted indication, respectively, by the use of the resistance measurement
2,00...19,99 kA0,01 kA
20,0...40,0 kA0,1 kA
  • Frequency range 45...65Hz
  • Test results update: twice a second

Short-circuit current indication

Measuring range according to IEC 61557 for: Un = 230 V 115,0 A...32,0 kA Un = 400 V 200 A...55,7 kA Un = 500 V 250 A...69,4 kA

GamaResolutionAccuracy
115,0...199,9 A0,1 A
200...1999 A1 AThe accuracy of the calcula-
2,00...19,99 kA0,01 kAted indication, respectively, by the use of the resistance measurement
20,0...199,9 kA0,1 kAmeasurement
200 kA...*1k A
  • “m.v. - measured value.

* 230 kA for ULN 400 kA forULL

Electrical safety
Type of insulationdouble, according to EN 61010-1 and IEC 61557
Measurement categoryIV 600 V according to EN 61010-1
Protection according to EN 60529IP20 (IP67 with front cover closed)
Other technical data
Power supplyBuilt in Li-Ion 7.2 V/8.8 Ah
Current-limiting resistor: for 4-pole 4p method for the two-pole 2p method1,8 Ω 9,4 Ω for U≤253 V 19 Ω for U>253 V
Number of short-circuit loop measurements2000 (4/min)
Temperature coefÏcient±0.1% measured value /°C
Dimensions390 mm x 310 mm x 170 mm
Weight6,6 kg
Rated operating conditions0...+40 °C

AMZC-330S

Short-circuit loop impedance meter

  • Impedance measurementvery low short-circuit loops (with 0.1 mΩ resolution).
Image: Instrument in an open grey rugged case: panel with orange-framed display, rotary knob, buttons and red, blue and yellow terminals.

Features

  • MMeasurement of very low short-circuit loop impedances (with 0.1 mΩ resolution) with a current of 130 A at 230 V; max. 300 A at 750 V or with a current 24 A at 230 V, max. 30 A at 750 V (with 0.01 Ω resolution)
  • Measurements in installations with nominal voltages between: 110/190 V, 115/200 V, 127/220 V, 220/380 V, 230/400 V, 240/415 V, 290/500 V and 400/690 V and frequencies 45...65 Hz,
  • Ability to perform short-circuit system measurements: phase-to-phase, phase-to-protection, phase-to-neutral
  • Differentiation between phase voltage and interphase voltage when calculating the short-circuit current
  • Ability to change test cable length
  • Four-pole method, test leads do not require calibration (measurement with 300 A current).
  • Measurement of touch voltage and surge voltage with 1 kΩ resistor).
  • Measurement of AC voltage in the range 0...750V.
  • Memory of 999 measurement results with ability to transfer data to a PC
  • Data transmission capability via USB and Bluetooth.
  • The meter complies with the requirements of PN-EN 61557.

Technical specifications

Voltage measurements (True RMS)

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0...550 V1 V±(2% v.m. + 2 digits)
  • Frequency range: DC, 45...65 Hz

UST touch voltage and UT surge voltage measurements

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0...100 V1 V±(10% v.m. + 2 digits)
  • Input impedance of the voltmeter: 200 kΩ

MEASUREMENT OF SHORT-CIRCUIT LOOP PARAMETERS USING STANDARD CURRENT (2P, IMAX=30 A)

Frequency measurements (for voltages in the range 5...550 V)

GamaResolutionAccuracy
45,0...65,0 Hz0,1 Hz±(0,1% v.m. + 1 digit)

High short-circuit loop impedance measurement current Z

Measuring range acc. to IEC61557: 0.13 Ω...199.9 Ω for 1.2 m long test leads

MEASUREMENT OF SHORT-CIRCUIT LOOP PARAMETERS USING HIGH CURRENT (4P, IMAX=300 A)

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00...19,99 Ω0,01 Ω±(2% m.v. + 3 digits)
20…199,9 Ω0,1 Ω±(3% m.v. + 3 digits)

High short-circuit loop impedance measurement current Z

Display range of short-circuit resistance R and reactance X

Measuring range acc. to IEC61557: 7.2 mΩ...1999 mΩ

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00...199,9 Ω0,1 mΩ±(2% m.v. + 2 mΩ)
200…1999 Ω1 mΩ±(2% m.v. + 2 mΩ)
200…1999 Ω1 mΩ
GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00...19,99 Ω0,01 Ω±(2% m.v. + 3 digits) impedance reading for a given measurement
20…199,9 Ω0,1 Ω±(3% m.v. + 3 digits) impedance reading for a given measurement

Display range of short-circuit resistance R and reactance X

GamaResolutionAccuracy
0,00...199,9 Ω0,1 mΩ±(2% m.v. + 2 mΩ)
200…1999 Ω1 mΩimpedance reading for a
200…1999 Ω1 mΩgiven measurement

Short circuit current readings

GamaResolutionAccuracy
1,150...1,999 A0,001 A
2,00...19,99 A0,01 A
20,0...199,9 A 200...1999 A0,1 A 1 AThe accuracy of the calcula- ted indication, respectively, by the use of the resistance measurement
2,00...19,99 kA0,01 kA
20,0...40,0 kA0,1 kA
  • Frequency range 45...65Hz
  • Test results update: twice a second

Short-circuit current indication

Measuring range according to IEC 61557 for: Un = 230 V 115,0 A...32,0 kA, Un = 400 V 200 A...55,7 kA Un = 500 V 250 A...69,4 kA, Un = 690 V 345 A...95,8 kA,

  • “m.v. - measured value.
GamaResolutionAccuracy
115,0...199,9 A0,1 A
200...1999 A1 AThe accuracy of the calcula-
2,00...19,99 kA0,01 kAted indication, respectively, by the use of the resistance measurement
20,0...199,9 kA0,1 kAmeasurement
200 kA...*1k A

* 230 kA for ULN 400 kA for ULL

Electrical safety
Type of insulationdouble, according to EN 61010-1 and IEC 61557
Measurement categoryIV 600 V according to EN 61010-1
Protection according to EN 60529IP20 (IP67 with front cover closed)
Other technical data
Power supplyBuilt in Li-Ion 7.2 V/8.8 Ah
Current-limiting resistor: for 4-pole 4p method for the two-pole 2p method1,8 Ω 1,8 Ω pour U≤253 V, 2,5 Ω for U>253 V 9,4 Ω pour U≤253 V, 19 Ω for U>253 V
Number of short-circuit loop measurements2000 (4/min)
Temperature coefÏcient±0.1% measured value /°C
Dimensions390 mm x 310 mm x 170 mm
Weight6,6 kg
Rated operating conditions:0...+40 °C
Image: UNIÓN EUROPEA

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