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Multifunction Electrical Installations Meter

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AMPI-530

Short-circuit loop measurement. Testing of general and selective RCD with the rated differential current. Measurement of insulation resistance: Up to 10GΩ. Voltages: 50 V, 100 V, 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V. Measurement of earthing resistance. Bi-directional testing of PE wire continuity. Phase sequence testing. Measurement and recording of voltage, frequency, AC, cosφ, power, harmonics, THD.

AMPERIS PRODUCTS S.Lagricultura, 34, Contact 27003 Agricultura,34 +T [+34] 982 20 99 20 | F [+34] 982 20 99 11 lugo [spain]27003, Lugo, Spain info@amperis.com | www.amperis.com

Possible measurements:

Short-circuit loop measurement:

  • Impedance measurement with 23A (44A phase-to-phase) short-circuit resistor RZW =10Ω.
  • Measurement range: 95...440V, frequency 45...65Hz.

Short - circuit loop measurement with resolution 0,01Ω, in distribution network without triggering RCD (I∆n ≥30mA):

  • Automatic calculation of short-circuit, detection of phase and phase-to-phase voltage.
  • Additional UNI-Schuko plug for automatic measurement, AGT adapter for 3 phase network measurement. Testing of general and selective RCD with the rated differential current of 10, 30, 100, 300, 500 and 1000mA. (Type AC, A and B).

Measurement of insulation resistance:

  • With test voltage 50V, 100V, 250V, 500V, 1000V. -Measurement range up to 10GΩ.
  • UNI-Schuko plug for insulation measurement.
  • Automatic discharging after measurement.
  • Automatic measurement of all resistances in 3,4,5-wire cables using optional adapter AUTO-ISO.
  • Acoustic signals in 5sec intervals for insulation resistance characteristic.
  • Safety measurement - protection against overvoltage. Bi-directional testing of PE wire continuity using 200mA current:
  • Autocalibration of test leads. Phase sequence testing Battery charge indicator AUTO-OFF function USB interface Earth resistance measurements
  • Measurement with 3and 4-pole methods with 2 additional electrodes.
  • Measurement with the 3-pole method with and additional clamp. -Measurement with 2-clamp method. Soil resistivity measurements. Illuminance measurements.

Quick check of PE connection correctness

Measurement and recording of voltage, frequency, AC, cosφ and power (active,reactive and apparent), voltage and current harmonics up to 40, THD. Checking reactive phase sequence and motor direction of rotation. Innovative memory with possibility of description of measurement points, facilities, names of customers. Power supply from rechargeable of disposable batteries (optional).

Low voltage test of the circuit and insulation continuity

Test of PE wire continuity using a ±200mA current.

Range ResolutionAccuracy
0,00...19,99Ω 0,01Ω
20,0...199,9Ω 0,1Ω±(2% m.v. + 3 digits)
200...400Ω 1Ω
Voltage on open terminals: 4…9V. Test current at R<2Ω: min. 200mA at rated battery voltage. Autocalibration of test leads. Measurements for both polarizations of the current.“m.v.” – measured value

RCD trigger and response time test tA (for tA mode) Measurement ranges in acc. with IEC61557: 0ms ... up to the upper bound of the displayed value.

Breaker TypeTest Current MultiplierMeasurement RangeResolutionAccuracy
Standard0,5*I∆n 1* I∆n0...300ms
Standard2* I∆n0...150ms
5*I∆n0...40ms1ms±(2% m.v. + 2 digits)
Selective0,5*I∆n 1* I∆n0...500ms1ms±(2% m.v. + 2 digits)
Selective2* I∆n0...200ms
5*I∆n0...150ms
Precision of the diifferential current: for 0,5*I∆n:-8...0%; for 1* I∆n,2* I∆n,5*I∆n : 0...8%.

Measurement of the RCD triggering current (IA ) for sine waveform testing current

Selected CurrentRangeResolutionTest CurrentAccuracy
10mA3,3...10,0mA0,1mA
30mA9,0...30,0mA0,1mA
100mA33...100mA0,3*I∆n…1*I∆n±5% I∆n
300mA90...300mA1mA0,3*I∆n…1*I∆n±5% I∆n
500mA150...500mA1mA
1000mA330...1000mA
It is possible to start the meaasurement from the positive or neggative half of the forceed leaking current.

Measurement of the RDC triggering current (IA ) for a unidirectional half period sine waveform test current with a 6mA direct current offset

Selected Current RangeResolutionTest CurrentAccuracy
10mA 4,0...20,0mA0,1mA0,4*I∆n…2*I∆n
30mA 12,0...42,0mA0,1mA0,4*I∆n…2*I∆n
100mA 40...140mA±10% I∆n
300mA 120...420mA1mA0,4*I∆n…1,4*I∆n
500mA 200...700mA
A measurement is possible for a positive or negative forced leaakage current.

Measurement of the RCD triggering current (IA ) for direct testing current

Selected Current RangeResolutionTest CurrentAccuracy
10mA 4,0...20,0mA0,1mA
30mA 12,0...60,0mA
100mA 40...200mA1mA0,4*I∆n…2*I∆n±10% I∆n
300mA 120...600mA1mA
500mA 200...1000mA
A measurement is possible for a positive or negative forced leaakage current.

AMPERIS PRODUCTS S.Lagricultura, 34, 27003 Agricultura,34 lugo [spain]27003, Lugo, Spain

Also can make following:

Phase sequence

  • Phase sequence indicator: forward, reverse.
  • Mains voltage range UL-L : 100...440V (45…65Hz).
  • Display of pase-to-phase voltages.

Measurement of the active P, passive Q and apparent S power and cosφ

  • Range of voltajes UL-N : 100...440V.
  • Nominal frequency of the network: 45...65Hz.
  • Frequency measurement for voltage 50...440V in range 45,0...65,0Hz (accuracy max. ± 0,1% m.v. + 1 digit). -Measurement cosφ: 0,00...1,00 (resolution 0,01). Analysis and recording of single-phase system
  • Voltage measurement U : 0...500 V.
  • Frequency range for measured voltages: 45,0...65,0 Hz.
  • Frequency measurement range for 50...500 V voltages: 45,0...65,0 Hz (basic uncertainty max. ± 0,1% m.v. + 1 digit).
  • Cosφ measurement: 0,00...1,00 (resolution 0,01). -Measurement and recording in single-phase system.

Current measurement (True RMS)

ClampsRange ResolutionAccuracy*
C-3, C-60,0...99,9 mA 0,1 mA±(5% m.v. + 3 digits)
C-3, C-6100...999 mA 1 mA±(5% m.v. + 3 digits)
C-3,C-61,00...9,99 A 0,01 A±(5% m.v. + 5 digits)
C-3,C-6 F-1, F-2, F-310,0...99,9 A 0,1 A±(5% m.v. + 5 digits) (C-3, C-6)
F-1, F-2, F-3100...999 A 1 A±(0,1% I + 2 digits) n (F-1, F-2, F-3)
F-1, F-2, F-31,00...3,00 kA 0,01 kA(F-1, F-2, F-3)
Range [W], [VA], [var * - the accuracy of current clam Measurement of active P,r] Resolution [W], [VA], [var] mps must also be taken into account. P, reactive Q and apparent power S and cosφAccuracy*
Range [W], [VA], [varr] Resolution [W], [VA], [var]Accuracy*
1,00...9,99 k0,01 k±(7% m.v. + 3 ddigits)
10,0...99,9 k0,1 k±(7% m.v. + 3 ddigits)
100...999 k1 k
1,00...1,50 M0,01 M±(7% m.v. + 5 digits)
10,0...19,9 klx0,1 klx
Voltage range: 0…500V. Current range: 0...1000A (3000 Mains rated frequency f : 50Hz0A). z, 60Hz.

Illuminance measurement

RangeResolutionAccuracy
0,1...99,9 lx0,1 lx
100...999 lx1 lx±(5% m.v. + 2 digits)
1,00...9,99 klx0,01 klx±(5% m.v. + 2 digits)
10,0...19,9 klx0,1 klx
Measurement in luxes (lx) or feet-candles (fc).

Voltage harmonics measurement

RangeResolutionHarmonics num.Accuracy
0,0...500 V0,1 (1*) V1,2,...15±(5% m.v. + 3 digits)
0,0...500 V0,1 (1*) V16,...40±(5% m.v. + 10 digits)
Range Medición de armónicos d In addition display of h02 ...h4 *) from 300V to 500V.de la corriente 40 values as percent of h01 (up to 999% ).
RangeResolutionHarmonics num.Accuracy
0,0...1000 A*results from the I measurement1,2,...15±(5% m.v. + 3 digits)
0,0...1000 A*ranges16,...40±(5% m.v. + 10 digits)
THD (in relation to the 1s In addition display of h02 ...h4 *) for C-3 clamp, for C-6 - 10Ast harmonics) 40 values as percent of h01 (up to 999% ). A, for F clamp up to 3000A.
ResolutionAccuracy
THD-F voltage (h = 2…40)0,0…999,9% for U RMS ≥ 1% U nom0,1%±5%
THD-F current (h = 2...40)0,0…999,9% for I RMS ≥ 1% I nom0,1%±5%
(h = 2...40) Soil resistivity mesuremefor I RMS ≥ 1% I nom ent (ρ)
RangeResolutionAccuracy
0,0...99,9 Ωm0,1 Ωm
100...999 Ωm1 ΩmDepending on accuracy
1,00...9,99 Ωm0,01 kΩmof RE measurement
10,0...99,9 kΩm0,1 kΩm
Measurement with Wenner’ Distance settable in metres o Distance range: 1...30 m (1...9’s method. or feet. 90 feet).

Selective earth resistance measurement with clamp (3p + clamp) Measuring range acc. to IEC 61557-5: 0,5...1999Ω

RangeResolutionAccuracy
0,00...9,99 Ω0,01 Ω
10,0...99,9 Ω0,1 Ω±(8% m.v. + 4 digits)
100...999 Ω1 Ω±(8% m.v. + 4 digits)
1,00...1,99 kΩ0,01 kΩ
Measurement with additional current clamp. Interference current measuring range: up to 9,99 A.

Selective earth measurement with two clamps

RangeResolutionAccuracy
0,00...9,99 Ω0,01 Ω±(10% m.v. + 4 digits)
10,0...19,9 Ω0,1 Ω±(10% m.v. + 4 digits)
20,0...99,9 Ω0,1 Ω±(20% m.v.+ 4 digits)
Measurement with transmitting and receiving clamps.
Interference current measuring range: up to 9,99 A.

AMPERIS PRODUCTS S.Lagricultura, 34, 27003 Agricultura,34 lugo [spain]27003, Lugo, Spain

AMPI-530 Specifications

Electric security:

Type of insulationDouble, according to EN 61010-1 and IEC 61557, EMC Measurement categoryCAT IV 300V acc. to EN 61010-1 Protection class acc. to EN 60529IP54

Short-circuit loop impedance measurement Z L-PE , Z L-N , Z L-L Measurement using 23/40A current measurement range in accordance with IEC 61557: 0,13...1999,9Ω (for 1,2m lead)

RangeResolutionAccuracy
0,00...19,99Ω0,01Ω
20,0...199,9Ω0,1Ω±(5% m.v. + 3 digits)
200...1999Ω1Ω
Rated voltage: 95...270V (for Z L-PE y Z L-N ) Frequency: 45...65Hz.and 95...440V (for Z L-L ) .

Other technical data:

Power supplyAlkaline batteries LR14 (5 szt.) or battery package Ni-MH (additional option)

Rated operational conditions: Operation temperature0...+50°C

Standard accesories:

Optional accesories:

Test lead with banana plug 5m; red Test lead with banana plug 10m; red Test lead with banana plug 20m; red Test lead on a reel with banana plugs; 25m; blue Test lead on a reel with banana plugs; 50m Receiving clamp C 3 Receiving clamp C 6 Transmitting clamp N1 (with test lead) Flexible clamp F-1 Ø 40cm Flexible clamp F-2 Ø 25cm Flexible clamp F-3 Ø 13cm Triple phase socket adapter AGT-16P Triple phase socket adapter AGT-32P Triple phase socket adapter AGT-63P Triple phase socket adapter AGT-16C Triple phase socket adapter AGT-32C Adapter for industrial sockets AGT-16T Adapter for industrial sockets AGT-32T RCD breaker testing adapter TWR-1J Adapter AutoISO 1000C Light meter probe LP1 with WS-06 plug Box for batteries Adapter WS-04 with UNI-Schuko Earth contact test probe (rod); 0,80m Mini bluetooth keyboard with casing Software for creation of documentation from electrical measurements Software for creation drawings and diagrams

Adapter with START button UNI-Schuko (WS-03) Test lead with banana plug; 1,2m; yellow Test lead with banana plug; 1,2m; blue Test lead with banana plug; 1,2m; red Test lead on a reel with banana plugs; 30m; red Test lead on a reel with banana plugs; 15m; blue USB cable Pin probe with banana connector; yellow Pin probe with banana connector; red Pin probe with banana connector; blue “Crocodile” clip K02; red “Crocodile” clip K02; yellow Earth contact test probe (rod); 0,30m Carrying case L1 Set of hanging straps Cable for battery charge with car plug 12V Calibration Certyficate Software “Reader” Power supply adaptor Z7 Cable for battery charger NiMH 4,8V 4,2Ah rechargeable battery

Short-circuit loop impedance measurement Z L-PE RCD

Measurement using 15mA current measurement range in accordance with IEC 61557: 0,50...1999,9Ω.

RangeResolutionAccuracy
0,00...19,99Ω0,01Ω±(6% m.v. + 10 digits)
20,0...199,9Ω0,1Ω±(6% m.v. + 5 digits)
200...1999Ω1Ω±(6% m.v. + 5 digits)
Rated voltage: 95...270V.
Frequency:: 45...65Hz.

Measurement of earthing RE

Rated voltage in accordance with IEC 61557-5: 0,5...1999Ω.

RangeResolutionAccuracy
0,00...9,99Ω0,01Ω±(2% m.v. + 4 digits)
10,0...99,9Ω0,1Ω
100...999Ω1Ω±(2% m.v. + 3 digits)
1,00...1,99kΩ10Ω

Insulation resistance measurement

Measurement range in accordance with IEC 61557-2:

  • UN=50V: 50kΩ…250MΩ
  • UN=500V: 500kΩ…2GΩ
  • UN=100V: 100kΩ…500MΩ
  • UN=1000V: 1MΩ…3GΩ
  • UN=250V: 250kΩ…1GΩ
RangeResolutionAccuracy
0...1999kΩ1kΩ
2,00...19,99MΩ0,01MΩ±(3% m.v. + 8 digits)
20,0...199,9MΩ0,1MΩ±(3% m.v. + 8 digits)
200...999MΩ1MΩ
1,00...3,00GΩ0,01GΩ±(4% m.v. + 6 digits)
With UNI-Schuko additional error ±2%.

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