Every electric shock protection measurement in a single instrument
AMPI-530
Multifunction electrical installation meters
AMPI-530
Multifunction installation meter
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Fault loop, RCD, insulation, earth and continuity testing to IEC 61557 with a mains recorder.
Complete diagnostics to IEC 61557
The AMPI-530 verifies electrical installations in accordance with IEC 61557 and covers the measurements described in HD 60364-6. It measures Z L-PE, Z L-N and Z L-L fault loop impedance with a 23 A current (44 A phase-to-phase), also in RCD-protected circuits without tripping the breaker, and it tests general and selective RCDs of AC, A and B types from 10 to 1000 mA, measuring both the tripping time and the tripping current.
Insulation, earth and light in one case
Insulation resistance is measured up to 10 GΩ with test voltages of 50 to 1000 V, automatically through the UNI-Schuko plug or on 3-, 4and 5-core cables with the AutoISO-1000C adapter. Earth resistance is covered by four methods plus soil resistivity by Wenner, PE continuity is verified with ±200 mA in both directions and an external probe measures light intensity. A single-phase recorder logs voltage, current, powers, harmonics up to the 40th and THD.
Main features
- Fault loop measurement from 0.13 Ω, also in RCD circuits without tripping.
- Testing of AC, A and B type RCDs, general and selective, 10 to 1000 mA.
- Insulation up to 10 GΩ at 50/100/250/500/1000 V with automatic discharge.
- Earth by 3p, 4p, 3p+clamp and 2-clamp methods; Wenner soil resistivity.
- Recorder with harmonics up to the 40th, THD, powers and cosφ.
- Tree memory of 6000 cells and 10 000 records; USB 2.0 and Bluetooth.
Applications and design
Applications
- Verification of domestic and industrial installations to IEC 61557.
- Commissioning and periodic electric shock protection measurements.
- RCD testing, PE continuity and earth resistance surveys.
- Basic mains diagnostics with harmonics, THD and phase sequence.
Robust and autonomous design
The IP54 housing with CAT IV 300 V measuring category withstands site conditions from 0 to +50 °C, in a case of 288 × 223 × 75 mm and about 2.5 kg. Power comes from five LR14 cells or a 4.8 V 4.2 Ah NiMH battery, with a built-in charger that also works from a 12 V car socket.
The measurements downloaded from the meter become complete verification protocols of the installation.
Software & applications
Reading the tree memory
The free PC reading software empties the tree memory of the AMPI-530 — clients, objects and measuring points — through the USB 2.0 port or the Bluetooth link, shows every result on screen and prints it or exports it to popular formats on any Windows computer.
Documentation software
A documentation package turns the downloaded data into complete verification reports: it manages inspectors, owners of the installation, test points and fuses, attaches the measurements to each circuit and produces the protocol of the acceptance or periodic test, ready to print or to save as a PDF file.
What the software provides
- Free reading software plus a report generation package.
Preview of a verification report of the installation, ready to print or export
- Database of clients, objects, inspectors and test points.
- Verification protocols ready to print or export to PDF.
- Works with the results of all the meter functions.
| AMPI-530 — TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Standards | IEC 61557; measurements described in HD 60364-6 |
| Fault loop | Z L-PE, L-N, L-L: 0.13…1999.9 Ω; 23 A (44 A ph-ph) |
| Loop with RCD | Without tripping: 0.50…1999 Ω with 15 mA |
| RCD testing | AC, A and B types; 10…1000 mA; tA and IA |
| Insulation | 50/100/250/500/1000 V; up to 10 GΩ; AutoISO-1000C |
| Continuity | PE and bondings with ±200 mA; 0.12…400 Ω |
| Earth | 3p, 4p, 3p+clamp and 2 clamps; Wenner resistivity |
| Light intensity | With external probe; reading in lx or fc |
| Recorder | U up to 500 V; I up to 3 kA; harmonics to 40th; THD |
| Memory | 6000 cells and 10 000 records; tree structure |
| Communication | USB 2.0 and Bluetooth |
| Power supply | 5 × LR14 cells or NiMH 4.8 V 4.2 Ah; charger |
| Measuring category | CAT IV 300 V / CAT III 600 V; IP54 |
| Operating temperature | 0…+50 °C |
| Dimensions and weight | 288 × 223 × 75 mm; approx. 2.5 kg |
AMPI-530 — MEASUREMENT DATA (1/2)
Electrical installation measurements
| Measurement function | Measuring range | Display range | Resolution | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fault loop impedance Z, Z, Z | ||||
| ZL-PE, ZL-N, ZL-L | 0.13 Ω…1999.9 Ω (IEC 61557) | 0.000 Ω…1999.9 Ω | from 0.001 Ω | from ±(5% m.v. + 0.03 Ω) |
| ZL-PE RCD (without tripping the RCD) | from 0.50 Ω…1999 Ω (IEC 61557) | 0.00 Ω…1999 Ω | from 0.01 Ω | from ±(6% m.v. + 5 digits) |
| ZL-PE RCD (without tripping the RCD) RCD parameters — tA at 0.5 / 1 / 2 / 5 IΔn; IA at 0.2…2.0 tA — general and short-time delay RCDs (TN/TT) | 0 IΔn 0 ms…300 ms | 0 ms…300 ms | 1 ms | ±(2% m.v. + 2 digits) |
| tA — general and short-time delay RCDs (TN/TT) t — selective RCDs | 0 ms…300 ms | 0 ms…300 ms | 1 ms | ±(2% m.v. + 2 digits) |
| tA — selective RCDs | 0 ms…500 ms | 0 ms…500 ms | 1 ms | ±(2% m.v. + 2 digits) |
| IA — sinusoidal residual current (type AC) I — unidirectional current, also with 6 mA DC bias | 3.3 mA…1000 mA | 3.3 mA…1000 mA | from 0.1 mA | ±5% IΔn |
| IA — unidirectional current, also with 6 mA DC bias (type A) | 3.5 mA…700 mA | 3.5 mA…700 mA | from 0.1 mA | ±10% IΔn |
| IA — direct residual current (type B) | 2.0 mA…1000 mA | 2.0 mA…1000 mA | from 0.1 mA | ±10% IΔn |
| Earth resistance and soil resistivity 3- and 4-pole method | ||||
| 3- and 4-pole method 3-pole + clamp method | from 0.50 Ω…1.99 kΩ (IEC 61557-5) | 0.00 Ω…1.99 kΩ | from 0.01 Ω | from ±(2% m.v. + 3 digits) |
| 3-pole + clamp method | 0.00 Ω…1.99 kΩ | 0.00 Ω…1.99 kΩ | from 0.01 Ω | ±(8% m.v. + 4 digits) |
| 2-clamp method Soil resistivity | 0.00 Ω…99.9 kΩ | 0.00 Ω…99.9 kΩ | from 0.01 Ω | from ±(10% m.v. + 4 digits) |
| Soil resistivity | 0.0 Ωm…99.9 kΩm | 0.0 Ωm…99.9 kΩm | from 0.1 Ωm | depends on the accuracy of the RE measurement |
| Insulation resistance U = 50 V | 50 kΩ…250 MΩ (IEC 61557-2) | 0 kΩ…250 MΩ | from 1 kΩ | from ±(3% m.v. + 8 digits) |
| UISO = 50 V U = 100 V | 50 kΩ…250 MΩ (IEC 61557-2) | 0 kΩ…250 MΩ | from 1 kΩ | from ±(3% m.v. + 8 digits) |
| UISO = 100 V | 100 kΩ…500 MΩ (IEC 61557-2) | 0 kΩ…500 MΩ | from 1 kΩ | from ±(3% m.v. + 8 digits) |
| UISO = 250 V | 250 kΩ…999 MΩ (IEC 61557-2) | 0 kΩ…999 MΩ | from 1 kΩ | from ±(3% m.v. + 8 digits) |
| UISO = 500 V | 500 kΩ…2.00 GΩ (IEC 61557-2) | 0 kΩ…2.00 GΩ | from 1 kΩ | from ±(3% m.v. + 8 digits) |
| UISO = 1000 V "m.v." – measured value. | 1000 kΩ…9.99 GΩ (IEC 61557-2) | 0 kΩ…9.99 GΩ | from 1 kΩ | from ±(3% m.v. + 8 digits) |
AMPI-530 — MEASUREMENT DATA (2/2)
Electrical installation measurements (continued)
| Measurement function | Measuring range | Display range | Resolution | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuity of protective conductors and e | equipotential bondings | |||
| With ±200 mA test current | 0.12 Ω…400 Ω (IEC 61557-4) | 0.00 Ω…400 Ω | from 0.01 Ω | ±(2% m.v. + 3 digits) |
| Low-current measurement | 0.0 Ω…1999 Ω | 0.0 Ω…1999 Ω | 0.1 Ω | ±(3% m.v. + 3 digits) |
| Light intensity | ||||
| In lux (lx) | 0 lx…399.9 klx | 0 lx…399.9 klx | from 0.001 lx | from ±(2% m.v. + 5 digits) |
| In foot-candles (fc) | 0 fc…39.99 kfc | 0 fc…39.99 kfc | from 0.001 fc | from ±(2% m.v. + 5 digits) |
Phase sequence indication: same direction (correct) / opposite direction (incorrect); UL-L 95…500 V, 45…65 Hz.
Single-phase power quality recorder
| Parameter | Measuring range | Max. resolution | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternating voltage (TRMS) | 0.0…500 V | 0.1 V | from ±(2% m.v. + 2 digits) |
| Alternating current (TRMS) | depending on the clamp* | 0.1 mA | from ±(5% m.v. + 3 digits) |
| Frequency | 45.0…65.0 Hz | 0.1 Hz | ±(0.1% m.v. + 1 digit) |
| Active, reactive, apparent and distortion power | 0…1.5 MW / Mvar / MVA | 1 W / var / VA | from ±(7% m.v. + 3 digits) |
| cosφ and power factor (PF) | 0.00…1.00 | 0.01 | unspecified |
| Voltage harmonics | 0.0…500 V | 0.1 V | from ±(5% m.v. + 3 digits) |
| Current harmonics | depending on the clamp* | as for current (TRMS) | from ±(5% m.v. + 3 digits) |
| THD of voltage and current | 0.0…999.9% (relative to the fundamental) | 0.1% | ±5% |
* F-1A, F-2A, F-3A clamps: 0…3000 A AC (10 000 Ap-p); C-3: 0…1000 A AC (3600 Ap-p); C-6A: 0…12 A AC (36 Ap-p). The current accuracy does not include the clamp error. Recorder for 110/190 V…240/415 V single-phase mains, 50/60 Hz.
"m.v." – measured value.