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MICRO-OHMMETER 6240
E N G L I S H User Manual
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We guarantee that at the time of shipping your instrument has met its published specifications.
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Model #: 6240
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 41.1 International Electrical Symbols ................................................51.2 DefinitionofMeasurementCategories .....................................51.3 ReceivingYourShipment ..........................................................51.4 OrderingInformation .................................................................6
1.4.1 AccessoriesandReplacementParts ............................6
2. PRODUCT FEATURES ......................................................................... 72.1 Description ................................................................................72.2 Applications ..............................................................................82.3 KeyFeatures ............................................................................82.4 ControlFeatures .......................................................................92.5 ButtonFunctions .....................................................................102.6 DisplaySymbols .....................................................................11
3. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 123.1 Electrical .................................................................................123.2 Mechanical ..............................................................................133.3 Environmental .........................................................................143.4 Safety ......................................................................................14
4. OPERATION ..................................................................................... 154.1 PrecautionsBeforeUse ..........................................................154.2 InstrumentConfiguration(SET-UPmode) ..............................154.3 ResistanceMeasurements .....................................................16
4.3.1 MeasurementReadings ..............................................174.3.2 ConnectionsandReadings .........................................174.3.3 Test Lead Connection .................................................18
4.4 RepetitiveMeasurements .......................................................184.5 MeasuringVeryLowResistance ............................................194.6 AutomaticRecording ..............................................................204.7 StoringResultsintoMemory ...................................................21
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4.8 RecallingResultsfromMemory ..............................................224.9 ErasingMeasurementsfromMemory .....................................23
4.9.1 ErasingSelectedMeasurements ................................234.9.2 ErasingAllMeasurements ..........................................23
5. DATAVIEW® SOFTWARE ................................................................... 245.1 InstallingDataView® ................................................................245.2 ConnectingtheInstrumenttoyourComputer .........................285.3 OpeningtheMicro-ohmmeterControlPanel ..........................295.4 ConfiguringtheInstrument .....................................................305.5 DownloadingStoredTests ......................................................315.6 Saving/ExportingDatatoaSpreadsheetorPDFFile ............32
5.6.1 SavingDatatoSpreadsheetfromControlPanel ........325.6.2 ExportingDatatoaPDFfromDataView® ...................32
6. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 336.1 ErrorMessages ......................................................................33
6.1.1 VoltagePresent ..........................................................336.1.2 Overrange ...................................................................346.1.3 NoisyMeasurement ....................................................346.1.4 Overheating ................................................................34
7. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................ 357.1 Warning..................................................................................357.2 Cleaning ..................................................................................357.3 Charging/RechargingtheBattery ...........................................367.4 BatteryandFuseReplacement ..............................................37RepairandCalibration ....................................................................38TechnicalandSalesAssistance ......................................................38Limited Warranty .............................................................................39WarrantyRepairs ............................................................................39
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
WARNING These safety warnings are provided to ensure the safety ofpersonnelandproperoperationoftheinstrument.• Thisinstrumentisprotectedfromaccidentalvoltagesofnot
more than50Vwith respect toearth inmeasurementCat-egoryIII.
• Donotattempttoperformanytestswiththisinstrumentuntilyouhavereadtheusermanual.
• Tests are to be carried out on de-energized circuits only!Never connect the unit to a live circuit.
• Make sure that none of the input terminals are connectedandthattheswitchissettoOFFbeforepluggingintheACpowertorechargethebatteryoftheinstrument.
• Makesuretheinternalbatteryisfullychargedpriortotesting.If the instrumenthasbeen leftunused forseveralmonths,rechargethebattery.
• If the case needs cleaning, do not use any alcohol or oilbased cleaners. Preferably use soapy water with a dampclothorsponge.Donotimmersethe6240micro-ohmmeterinwater.
• Use connection accessories of which the overvoltage cat-egoryand theservicevoltagearegreater thanorequal tothoseof themeasuring instrument (50VCAT III).Useonlyaccessoriesthatcomplywithsafetystandards(IEC61010-2-031).
• The test leads and measuring wires must be in goodconditionandshouldbereplacedifthereisanyevidenceofdeterioration(insulationsplit,burnt,etc.).
• Troubleshooting and metrological verification proceduresmustonlybeperformedbyqualified,approvedpersonnel,orthefactory.
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1.1 International Electrical Symbols
Signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation.
This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and that the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument. In this manual, the symbol preceding instructions indicates that if the instructions are not followed, bodily injury, installation/sample and/or product damage may result.
Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous.
When disposed of, this product must be sorted for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment in accordance with WEEE directive 2002/96/EC.
1.2 Definition of Measurement CategoriesCAT II: Formeasurements performed on circuits directly connected to
theelectricaldistributionsystem.Examplesaremeasurementsonhouseholdappliancesorportabletools.
CAT III: For measurements performed in the building installation atthe distribution level such as on hardwired equipment in fixedinstallationandcircuitbreakers.
CAT IV: For measurements performed at the primary electrical supply(<1000V) such as on primary overcurrent protection devices,ripplecontrolunits,ormeters.
1.3 Receiving Your ShipmentUponreceivingyourshipment,makesurethatthecontentsareconsistentwiththepackinglist.Notifyyourdistributorofanymissingitems.Iftheequip-mentappearstobedamaged,fileaclaimimmediatelywiththecarrierandnotifyyourdistributoratonce,givingadetaileddescriptionofanydamage.Savethedamagedpackingcontainertosubstantiateyourclaim.
NOTE: Charge the instrument fully before use.
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1.4 Ordering Information
Micro-ohmmeter Model 6240 ............................................Cat. #2129.80Includes extra large tool bag, set of two 10ft Kelvin clips (10A - Hippo), optical USB cable, US 115V power cord, one pad of measurement results forms, two spare fuses (12.5A), NiMH rechargeable battery pack, and USB stick supplied with product user manual and DataView® software.
1.4.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts
Kelvinclips(10A-Hippo),10ftcolor-codedleadswithspadelugterminations .................................................Cat. #1017.84
Kelvinclips(10A-Hippo),20ftcolor-codedleadswithspadelugterminations ................................................. Cat. #2118.70
KelvinProbes(1A-SpringLoaded),10ftwith4mmbananaplugtermination(includessetof5forkterminals) ............... Cat. #2118.73
KelvinProbes(1A-SpringLoaded),20ftwith4mmbananaplugtermination(includessetof5forkterminals) ............... Cat. #2118.74
KelvinProbesPistolGrip10ft(10A)SpringLoaded........... Cat. #2118.75
KelvinProbes10ft(10A)SpringLoaded ........................... Cat. #2118.77
KelvinClips10ft(1-10A) ..................................................... Cat. #2118.79
KelvinClips20ft(1-10A) ..................................................... Cat. #2118.80
Thermo-HygrometerModelCA846 .....................................Cat. #2121.24
OpticalUSBCable...............................................................Cat. #2135.41
ReplacementBattery6.5V,8.5AH .......................................Cat. #2129.91
Fuse,setof5,12.5A/500V,6.3x32mm .............................Cat. #2129.92
ExtraLargeClassicToolBag ..............................................Cat. #2133.73
Inverter–12VDCto120VAC200Wattforvehicleuse .........Cat. #2135.43
MeasurementResultForms,replacementsetoftwo ..........Cat. #2129.94
115VPowerCordUS ..........................................................Cat. #5000.14
Order Accessories and Replacement Parts Directly OnlineCheck our Storefront at www.aemc.com/store for availability
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CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT FEATURES
2.1 DescriptionThe Micro-ohmmeter Model 6240 is used to perform low resistancemeasurementsfrom5μΩ to 400Ω.Therearesixrangeswithtestcurrentsfrom10mAto10A.
Thefrontendofthemicro-ohmmeteremploysafour-wireKelvinconfigu-ration,whicheliminatestestleadresistanceforameasurementaccuracyof0.25%.Abuilt-incircuitfiltersoutACsignals.
TheMicro-ohmmeterModel6240ispackagedinasealedfieldcasewellsuitedforshopandfielduse.Powerissuppliedbyalong-lifeNiMHbatterypackwithabuilt-inrecharger(110/220V).
Thelarge,easy-to-readliquidcrystaldisplayis2.25x4.00".Itdisplaysthevalueofresistance,currentorvoltagetest,polarityandbatterycharge.
Foroperatorsafetyandinstrumentprotection,themicro-ohmmeterisfuseprotectedattheinputs.Onefuse,accessiblefromthefrontpanel,protectsagainststoredenergyininductiveloads.
Enhanced internal circuitry protects against possible inductive kickbackwhenthecurrentisshutoff.
Abuilt-inthermalswitchprotectsthemicro-ohmmeteragainstoverheatingonthe10Arangewhenincontinuoususe.
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2.2 ApplicationsSomeofthemorepopularandmostfrequentusesofthemicro-ohmmeterareinapplicationsfor:
• Checkingmetalliccoatingresistance,especiallyinaeronautics• Groundconnectionsandcontinuitymeasurement• Resistancemeasurementsonmotorsandsmalltransformers• Contactresistancemeasurementsonbreakersandswitches• Componentmeasurement• Electricalcableresistancemeasurement• Mechanicalbondtests• Wire to terminal connections• Aircraftandrailbonds
2.3 Key Features• Measuresfrom5µΩ to 400Ω• Testcurrentselectionfrom10mAto10A• Manualtemperaturecompensation(withDataView®software)• Frontpanelpolarityreversefunction• Storesupto99testresults• Operatorsafetybyautomaticdischargeofresidualchargeonthe
equipmentundertest• Instantaneous,continuousormultipletestoperation• Autostoreofmultipletestresults• Internal,rechargeablebatteriesconductupto850,10Atests• Abuilt-inbatterypackrechargerrechargesthebatteriesby
connectingtotheACline(110V-230V,50/60Hz)usingastandardline cord
• 4-Wiremeasurementwithautomaticcompensationofundesirablevoltagesandleadresistance
• Largemulti-functionbacklitdisplay• Directdisplayofthemeasurementwithunits,rangeandtest
current• Rugged,sealedcase
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2.4 Control Features
°C°FmVmA
°
><
VµmΩ
AVG
OBJ. TEST
MEMMRCLRP
HOLD
COM
DCAC
2nd
I+I_
1
7
8
6
42 3 5
Figure 2-1
1. Kelvininputterminals
2. AClinerechargingreceptacle
3. Outputfuse-12.5A,500V,6x32mm
4. Largemulti-linebacklitliquidcrystaldisplay(see§2.6)
5. Opticalinterfaceconnectorforconnectiontoacomputer
6. Rangeselectionswitch
7. Start/Stopbutton
8. Program/functionbuttons(see§2.5)
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2.5 Button Functions
MEM Stores the measurement at an address identified by an object number (OBJ) and a test number (TEST).Two presses on this button are required, one to select the location (use theandbuttons to change the location) and another to store the measurement.
MR Retrieves stored data except for the OFF and SET-UP positions (this function is independent of the selector setting of the switch). Data is viewed using theandbuttons.
± I Reverses the direction of the current and displays the average.
DISPLAY Displays the current or voltage on the terminals.
AUTO>2s Activates automatic recordings.
Used in the SET-UP and memory mode, selects a function or incre-ments a flashing parameter.
Used in the SET-UP and memory mode, accesses the function to be modified.
CLR Erases the memory
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2.6 Display SymbolsThedisplayincorporatestwolinesofcharacterstodisplaytestresults,aswellasalibraryofsymbolstoassisttheoperatorindeterminingconditionsataglance.ThesymbolsthatcanappearareshowninFigure2-2.
°C°FmVmA
°
><
VµmΩ
AVG
OBJ. TEST
MEMMRCLRP
HOLD
COM
DCAC
2nd
I+I_
Figure 2-2
Indicates the measurement is noisy; accuracy is not guaranteed
Indicates the battery charge condition; the segments represent energy
Indicates that power down is deactivated
Not used
MEM Displayed measurement about to be stored in memory
MR Memory recall
CLR Indicates the memory is being erased
Indicates internal overheating
+ I Indicates the direction of current
- I Indicates the direction of current
Indicates that a measurement has been stopped
OBJ. First position locator for data stored in memory
TEST Second position locator for data stored in memory
°C / °F Not used
Memory utilization indicator
AVG Displays average
Not used
> Indicates an overrange
R(+I)+R(-I)2
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CHAPTER 3
SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 ElectricalSpecifications are given for an ambient temperature of 23°C ± 3°C, rela-tive humidity of 45 to 55%, supply voltage of 6V ± 0.2V and magnetic field of <40A/m.
RESISTANCE
Measurement Range
5.0 to 3999µΩ
4.0 to39.99mΩ
40.0 to 399.9mΩ
400 to 3999mΩ
4.0 to39.99Ω
40.0 to399.9Ω
Resolution 1µΩ 10µΩ 100µΩ 1mΩ 10mΩ 100mΩ
Accuracy ± 0.25% ± 2ct
Measurement current
10.2A ± 2% (1)
1.02A ± 2%
102mA ± 2%
10.2mA ± 2% (2)
Open voltage 4 to 6V
Inductance 0.5H Max
(1) With nominal value of 10.2A, the measurement current is at least 10A whatever the charge condition of the battery.(2) The current is 10mA only up to 300Ω. If the battery is low, it can fall to as low as 8mA.
VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT INDICATION
Measurement Range
0.01 to3.999mV
4.0 to39.99mV
40.0 to399.9mV
0.40 to3.999V
4.0 to4.70V
Resolution 1µV 10µV 100µV 1mV 10mV
CURRENT MEASUREMENT INDICATION
Measurement Range
5.0 to 39.99mA
40.0 to399.9mA
0.40 to3.999A
4.0 to 11.00A
Resolution 10µA 100µA 1mA 10mA
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Influences on the Resistance Measurement
Quantities of Influence Range of useVariation of the measurement
Typical Maximum
Temperature -10 to +55°C 0.1% /10°C 0.5% /10 °C + 2cts
Relative Humidity 10 to 85% RH @ 45°C 0.1 % 0.5% + 2cts
Supply Voltage 5 to 7V 2cts 0.2% / V + 2cts
Series Mode Rejection, 50/60Hz*
U (AC) = (R measured x I measurement)
< 0.2% 2% + 1ct
Common Mode Rejection, 50/60Hz AC
0 to 50 V AC > 80 dB > 60 dB
*Example: If the measured resistance is 1mΩ and the measurement current is 10A, an alternating voltage of 1mV RMS in series with the resistance to be measured will induce an error of not more than 2%.
Power Supply:6V,8.5AhrechargeableNiMHbatterypackBattery Life: Rangedependent
Range Number of measurements*
10A 850
1A 3500
100mA 4500
10mA 5000
In Standby or Off battery life 4 to 6 months
*Established for measurements lasting 5s, every 25s.
3.2 Mechanical
Dimensions: 10.70x9.76x7.17"(272x248x182mm)
Weight: 10lbs(4.5kgapprox)
Case Protection: ABSplasticpolycarbonate:watertighttoIP54(cover closed),waterresistanttoIP53(coveropen).
Color: Safetyyellowcasewithgrayfaceplate
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3.3 Environmental
Operating Temperature:14°to132°F(-10°to55°C),10to85%RH
Storage Temperature:-40°to158°F(-40°to70°C);10to90%RH
Altitude:<2000m
NOTE: For long-term storage (>1 year) with the battery installed, the stor-age range is -4 to 86°F (-20 to 30°C); 85% RH, otherwise the battery will deteriorate. For short-term storage (1 month) the temperature can reach up to 122°F (50°C).
3.4 SafetyElectricalsafetyasperEN61010-1(Ed.2of2001),EN61557(Ed.97)parts1and4.Degreeofpollution:2Protection:MeasurementCATIII,50Vwithrespecttoearth,500Vdiffer-entialbetweenterminals,and300VCATIIonthechargerinput
Electromagnetic Compatibility:TheinstrumentsatisfiestheCEMandDBTdirectivesrequiredfortheCEmarkingandproductstandardEN61326-1(Ed.97)+A1(Ed.98)Emissions in residential environmentImmunityinindustrialenvironment
*Specifications are subject to change without notice
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CHAPTER 4
OPERATION
NOTE: Charge the instrument fully before use.
4.1 Precautions Before Use • Never use test leadsormeasuringwires if there isanyevidenceof
deterioration(insulationsplit,burnt,etc).• Never exceedthesafetyvaluesindicatedinthespecifications.• Never connecttheunittoalivecircuit.• Never disconnecttheconnectionwiresbeforethe icondisappears
fromthedisplay.
4.2 Instrument Configuration (SET-UP mode)TheSET-UPmodeisusedtomodifytheinstrument’sconfiguration.ThiscanalsobeperformedbyusingtheDataView® softwarethatcamewiththeinstrument(see§5).ToconfiguretheModel6240directlyfromthedisplay,turntherotaryswitchtotheSET-UPposition.Thefollowingscreenwillappear:
MEM
• The display order of the parameters that can be modified is:- Clear all memory (see§4.9.2)- Time- Date- AutomaticPowerOff- DisplayoftheInternalParameters(e.g.serialnumber,software
version,dateoflastcalibration,lightingofallsegmentsondisplay)
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To display and modify parameters:• Tomovethroughparameters,pressthe button.• Tochange thedisplayedparametersorviewadditionalones,press
andholdthe button.
• Tomodifytheparameters,usethe button.
• Toaccept thechanges,pressandhold the button>2suntil thedisplaystopsblinking.
4.3 Resistance Measurements
WARNING: Before performing the resistance test, verify that the sample under test is not energized.
1. Cleanallsurfacesbeforeconnectingtestleads.2. Connectthetwoleadstothefourterminals,thenthetwoKelvinclips
totheobjecttobetested.3. Settherangeselectorswitchtothedesiredrangeforthetest.Ifthe
anticipated resistance is not known, begin with the highest range(400Ω) and successively lower the range selection until adequateresolutionisachieved.
4. PresstheSTART/STOPbuttontostartthemeasurement.
NOTE: The START/STOP needs to be pressed each time the range is changed. The range selection may be changed while the instrument is on.
HOLD
5. Press theSTART/STOP button again to stop themeasurement ordisconnect one of theKelvin clips.The lastmeasurementmade isdisplayedalongwiththe symbol.
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NOTE: If the measurement was stopped by disconnecting a Kelvin clip, simply connect it to another object to start the next measurement; It is not necessary to press the START/STOP button.
6. Todisplaythevoltageontheterminalsoftheresistanceinsteadofthemeasurementcurrent,presstheDISPLAYkey.
Current results are displayedbefore pressing DISPLAY button
Voltage results are displayedafter pressing DISPLAY button
4.3.1 Measurement ReadingsWhentestingresistivesamples,themeterreadingwillstabilizewithinthefirstfewhundredmilliseconds.Oninductiveloads(e.g.small transform-ers),themeasurementreadingmaytakefromseveralsecondstoafewminutestostabilizeanddependsgreatlyonthetypeofequipmentandtheimpedanceoftheequipmentundertest.
4.3.2 Connections and ReadingsTheModel6240generatesacurrent (I)from the internal voltage source (V). Avoltmeter measures the voltage dropVxat theKelvinprobecontactpoints tothe resistance tobemeasured (Rx)anddisplays the resistance measurement(Rx)directlyusingtheformulaRx=Vx/I.
The result is not affected by the otherresistances encountered in the currentloop (Ri, Rf, Rc), as long as the totalvoltagedropinducedacrossRx remains belowthevoltagesuppliedbythesourcewhichisbetween5to6V.Themaximumadmissible lead resistance level is Rf≈(V-Vx)/I.TheuseofKelvinprobeshelps,astheyeliminatetheeffectoftheleadresistance(Rf).
Ri Rf
Rf
Rf
RfC2
P2
P2
C1
Rc
Rx
Rc
V
IVx
+
Ri=UnitinternalresistanceRf = Lead resistanceRc = Contact resistanceRx=Resistancetobemeasured
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4.3.3 Test Lead ConnectionThemeasurementleadsareconnectedusingthefourbindingpostsontheleftsideofthefrontpanelasshownbelow.ConnectthetworedleadstoterminalsC1andP1.ConnectthetwoblackleadstoterminalsC2andP2.Anydropinthevoltageontheloadterminalsismeasuredbetweenthetwo“voltage”(V)leads,P1andP2.Thecurrentleads(C1andC2)candelivercurrentfrom10mAto10A.
UI
4.4 Repetitive Measurements1. ConnecttheKelvinclipstothefirstobject.PressSTART/STOP.
2. Disconnecttheclips.Themeasurementstopsandresultisdisplayed.
3. Connect the clips to the second object. Themeasurement restartsautomatically.Repeatasnecessary.
4. Afterthelastmeasurement,pressSTART/STOPagain.
NOTE: This operation is valid only if all of the objects to be measured have substantially the same value and all of the measurements are made in the same range.
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4.5 Measuring Very Low ResistanceWhenmeasuringverylowresistivevaluesintheµΩrange,thepresenceofstrayDCcurrentsmayaffecttheaccuracyofthemeasurements.ThesecurrentscanbepresentduetoavarietyofreasonsincludingchemicalorthermalEMFinsamplesmadeofdissimilarmetals.
Youcaneliminatetheeffectsofthisbyreversingthedirectionofcurrentflow(seeexamplebelow)andusingtheaverageofforwardandreversereadings.
ThepresenceofACinterferenceinthesampleundertestmaycausethemeasuredvalueonthedisplaytofluctuate.Thisinterferencemaybecomemorenoticeableinthepresenceofstrongelectricfields.Theeffectsofthisinterferencemaybereducedbytwistingtheleadsaroundeachother.
1. Reversethedirectionofthecurrentbypressingthe±Ibuttonandtheinstrumentdisplaystheaverage:
R(+I)+R(-I)
RAVG = 2
2. TodisplaythevaluesR(+I)andR(-I),presstheDISPLAYbutton.
A
µ Ω
AVG
HOLD
I_+I
R(+I)+V
R(+I)-I
R(-I)-V
R(-I)
Press the DISPLAY button to cycle through the values
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4.6 Automatic Recording1. Beforemakingmeasurements,presstheAUTO >2sbutton.
2. Whenthebuttonispressed,theMEMsymbolflashesandthesmalldisplayindicatesthefirstfreeOBJ : TESTnumber(e.g.01:01).Themaindisplayindicates .
3. Usethe buttontoswitchbetweentheOBJ and TESToption,thenusethe buttontochangethenumberofthetestorobject.
4. Whenfinished,presstheMEMbuttonfor>2s.Automaticrecordingisactivated(theMEMsymbolflashes).
OBJ. TEST
+I Use the arrow buttonsto change the valuesof the OBJ and TEST
When finished, pressthe MEM button for >2s
> 2s
MEM
5. PresstheSTART/STOPbuttontobeginmeasuring. Ateachnewmeasurement,thetestnumberisincrementedandthe
measurementisrecorded.
6. PresstheSTART/STOPbuttonagaintostopautomaticrecording.
µ Ω
OBJ. TEST
MEMP
HOLD
+I
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4.7 Storing Results into MemoryDatastorageisorganizedintoobjects(OBJ),eachofwhichcancontainseveraltests(TEST).OBJcorrespondstotheobjecttestedandeachtestcorrespondstoameasurementmadeontheobject.Theinstrumentcanstore99measurements.
1. StartandStopameasurement(see§4.3).
2. PresstheMEMbutton.
3. Whenthebuttonispressed,theMEMsymbolflashesandthesmalldisplayindicatesthefirstfreeOBJ : TESTnumber(e.g.01:01).Themaindisplayindicates .
4. Usethe buttontoswitchbetweentheOBJ and TESToption,thenusethe buttontochangethenumberofthetestorobject.
5. Whenfinished,presstheMEMbuttonfor>2s.Themeasurement isstored.
OBJ. TEST
MEM
+I Use the arrow buttonsto change the valuesof the OBJ and TEST
When finished, pressthe MEM button for >2s
> 2s
6. Iftheuserselectsamemoryaddressthatisalreadyoccupied, appearsonthemainscreen.Tooverwritethelocation,presstheMEM buttonfor>2s.
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OBJ. TEST
MEM
+I
either
> 2s
or
Indicates address is already occupied Overwrites the Exits without Memory Recording
Displayshownifmemoryis full: DisplayshownIfmemoryis empty:
OBJ. TEST
MEMP
2nd
+I
P
+I
MR
OBJ. TEST
4.8 Recalling Results from Memory
1. Makesurethereisnomeasurementinprogress.
2. PresstheMRbutton.
3. Usethe and buttonstoselectthedesiredOBJandTEST.
4. PresstheMRbuttonagaintoexitthememoryfunction.
Use the arrow buttonsto change the valuesof the OBJ and TEST
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4.9 Erasing Measurements from Memory
4.9.1 Erasing Selected Measurements
1. PresstheCLRbutton.
2. Usethe and buttonstoselectthedesiredOBJandTEST.
3. PresstheCLRbuttonfor>2stodeletetheselectedrecord.
OBJ. TEST
MEM
+IUse the arrow buttons to selectthe desired OBJ and TEST
When finished, pressthe CLR button for >2s
> 2s µ Ω
OBJ. TEST
+I
CLR
4.9.2 Erasing All Measurements
1. TurntherotaryswitchtoSet-up.Thedefaultdisplayappears:
MEM
2. Press for>2s. willblink.
3. Press again. willdisplay.
4. Press againfor>2s.Allmeasurementsareerasedandthescreenreturnstothedefaultdisplay.
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CHAPTER 5
DATAVIEW® SOFTWARE
5.1 Installing DataView®
DO NOT CONNECT THE INSTRUMENT TO THE PC BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS.
NOTE:When installing, theusermusthaveAdministrativeaccessrightsduringtheinstallation.Theusersaccessrightscanbechangedaftertheinstallationiscomplete.DataView®mustbereinstalledforeachuserinamulti-usersystem.
USB Flash Drive Install
1. InserttheUSBstickintoanavailableUSBport(waitfordrivertobeinstalled).
2. If Autorun is enabled then anAutoPlay window should appear asshown.
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NOTE: If Autorun is disabled, it will be necessary to open Windows Explorer, then locate and open the USB stick drive labeled “DataView” to view the files on the drive.
3. IntheAutoPlaywindow,selectOpen Folder to view Files.
4. Double-clickonSetup.exefromtheopenedfolderviewtolaunchtheDataViewsetupprogram.
NOTE: If installing onto a Vista based computer the User Account Control dialog box will be displayed. Select the Allow option to proceed.
5. A Set-up window,similartotheonebelow,willappear.
Figure 5-1
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Thereareseveraldifferentoptionstochoosefrom.Someoptions(*)requirean internet connection.
• DataView, Version x.xx.xxxx-InstallsDataView®ontothePC.
• *Adobe Reader -Links to theAdobe®website todownload themostrecentversionofAdobe®Readertothecomputer.Adobe® Reader is required for viewing PDF documents supplied with DataView®.
• *DataView Updates - Links to the online DataView® softwareupdatestocheckfornewsoftwareversionreleases.
• *Firmware Upgrades -Links to theonlinefirmwareupdates tocheckfornewfirmwareversionreleases.
• Documents - Shows a list of instrument related documentsthatyoucanview. Adobe®Reader is required forviewingPDFdocumentssuppliedwithDataView®.
6. DataView, Version x.xx.xxxxoptionshouldbeselectedbydefault.SelectthedesiredlanguageandthenclickonInstall.
7. TheInstallation Wizardwindowwillappear.ClickNext.
8. Toproceed,acceptthetermsofthelicenseagreementandclickNext.
9. IntheCustomer Informationwindow,enteraNameandCompany,thenclickNext.
10. IntheSetup Typewindowthatappears,selectthe“Complete” radio buttonoption,thenclickNext.
11. IntheSelect Featureswindowthatappears,selecttheinstrument’scontrolpanelthatyouwanttoinstall,thenclickNext.
NOTE: The PDF-XChange option must be selected to be able to generate PDF reports from within DataView®.
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Figure 5-2
12. IntheReady to Install the Programwindow,clickonInstall.
13. If the instrumentselected for installation requires theuseofaUSBport,awarningboxwillappear,similartoFigure5-3.ClickOK.
Figure 5-3
NOTE: The installation of the drivers may take a few moments. Windows may even indicate that it is not responding, however it is running. Please wait for it to finish.
14.Whenthedriversarefinishedinstalling,theInstallation Successful dialogboxwillappear.ClickonOK.
15.Next,theInstallation Wizard Completewindowwillappear.ClickonFinish.
16. A Questiondialogboxappearsnext.ClickYestoreadtheprocedureforconnectingtheinstrumenttotheUSBportonthecomputer.
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NOTE: The Set-up window remains open. You may now select another option to download (e.g. Adobe® Reader), or close the window.
17. Restartyourcomputer,thenconnecttheinstrumenttotheUSBportonthecomputer.
18.Onceconnected,theFound New Hardwaredialogboxwillappear.Windowswillcompletethedriverinstallationprocessautomatically.
ShortcutsforDataView®andeachinstrumentcontrolpanelselectedduringtheinstallationprocesshavebeenaddedtoyourdesktop.
NOTE: If you connected your instrument to the computer before installing the software and drivers, you may need to use the Add/Remove Hard-ware utility to remove the instrument driver before repeating the process.
5.2 Connecting the Instrument to your ComputerTheModel 6240 is suppliedwith aUSB interface cable (Cat. #2135.41) necessary for connecting the instrument to the computer.This cable is equippedwithatype-AUSBconnectorononeendandanopticalconnec-torontheotherend,thusprovidingtheabilitytointerfacewithcomputersthathaveUSBconnectors.
To connect the instrument to your computer:• Connect the optical connector end of the cable to the optical
communicationsportonthefrontpaneloftheModel6240.• Connectthetype-AUSBendofthecabletoanavailableUSBport
onyourcomputer.Thefirsttimethiscableisconnectedtothecomputer,Windowswillinstallthedriversforit.Oncethishasfinished,thesystemisreadytocommuni-cateusingtheDataView®softwarewiththemicro-ohmmeter.
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5.3 Opening the Micro-ohmmeter Control Panel
Toopenthecontrolpanel:
1. Double-clicktheMicro-ohmmeter Icon thatwascreatedduringinstallation,locatedonthedesktop.TheMicro-ohmmeterControlPanelwillopen.
Figure 5-4
2. To establish a communication link with the instrument, go toInstrument > Connectinthemainmenu.
3. TheCommunicationdialogboxwill appear.Makesure that thecommunicationportdisplayedinthedialogboxmatchestheportthattheserialcableispluggedinto.
Figure 5-5
4. Oncethepropercommunicationparametershavebeenspeci-fied,clickOK.
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5.4 Configuring the InstrumentToconfiguretheinstrumentperformthefollowingsteps.
1. Double-clicktheMicro-ohmmetericononyourdesktop.
2. Go to Instrument > Configure from the main menu of theMicro-ohmmeterControlPanel.
NOTE: Ifaconnectionhasnotbeenpreviouslyestablished,theCommunicationdialogboxwillappearallowingyoutoselecttheCommunicationPortandInstrumentModel.
3. Once identification is complete, the Configuration dialog boxwillappearon thescreen,allowingyou toconfigure theDateFormatandAutoPowerOFFoptions.
Figure 5-6
Thissetupdialogboxalsocontainsfivecommandbuttons:• Set Clock:Programsthecomputer’stimeanddateintothecon-
figurationoftheinstrument.• Delete Tests: Displaysadialogboxwhichallowsthedeletionof
selected tests.• Write to Instrument: Programs themicro-ohmmeter using the
currentsettings.• Read from Instrument: Reads thecurrent configurationof the
micro-ohmmeterattachedviathecommunicationscable.• Cancel: Closes theConfigurationdialogboxandbringsup the
ControlPanel.
Onceallofthefieldshavebeenconfigured,clickontheWrite to Instrument buttontoconfiguretheinstrumentandclosetheConfigurationdialogbox.
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TIP: While connected, both the DataView® and Micro-ohmmeter windows may be open. They have similar main menu options. To determine which window is active, look at the top left corner of the window. It will either display “DataView” or “Micro-ohmmeter”. Use the Windows taskbar at the bottom of your screen to access the appropriate window.
5.5 Downloading Stored TestsTheDownloadcommandinitiatesthetransferoftestmeasurementsstoredintheinstrument.Todownloadstoredtestsperformthefollowingsteps:
1. Select the download command (either from the Instrument menuortheDownloadbutton).
2. ThesoftwarewillbuildalistoftestsstoredintheinstrumentandtheSelect Testsdialogboxwillappear,allowingyoutoselectwhichteststodownload.
Figure 5-7
3. HighlightthedesiredtestsusingtheShiftorCtrlkeysandselecttheDownloadbutton.
NOTE: For additional help on using the software, use DataView’s “Help” Menu, which is located on the menu bar.
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5.6 Saving/Exporting Data to a Spreadsheet or PDF FileMeasurementvaluesstoredinadatabasecanbesavedtoaspreadsheet(.csvfile,whichcanbeopenedinMicrosoft®Excel)orexportedtoaPDFfile(whichcanbeopenedusingfreeAdobe®Readersoftware).
NOTE: Exporting to a PDF file can only be performed from within DataView itself, not the Micro-ohmmeter Control Panel.
5.6.1 Saving Data to a Spreadsheet from the Control Panel
To save data to a spreadsheet:1. Withadatabaseopen,gotoFile > Save As.2. In theSaveAsdialogbox thatappears, choosea location to
savethefilefromthe“Savein”drop-downmenu.3. Select CSV (Comma delimited)fromthe“Saveastype”drop-
downmenu,thenclickSave.
NOTE: To be able to export the data to a PDF from the Micro-ohmmeter Control Panel, first go to File > Create Dataview Report, save as a .dvb, then open the saved .dvb file from within DataView and perform the steps below.
5.6.2 Exporting Data to a PDF from DataView®
To export data to a PDF file:1. Withadatabaseopen,gotoFile > Generate PDF.2. In the Print dialog box that appears, make sure that PDF-
XChange 3.0isselectedfromthedrop-downmenu,thenclickOK.
3. WhenthePDFiscomplete,theSaveAsdialogboxwillappear.ChoosealocationtosaveittoandclickSave.
NOTE:DatacanalsobeexportedtoaspreadsheetfromwithinDataViewbygoingtoFile>ExporttoSpreadsheet.
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CHAPTER 6
TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 Error Messages
6.1.1 Voltage Present
Anerrormessagewillappearwhenanexternalvoltageispresentonthedevicebeingmeasured.(e.g.C1C2orC1P1).Beforeameasurementispossiblethevoltagemustberemovedfromthetestobject.
V
P
DC
+I or
2C
2P
1P
1C
> 7 V
Avoltagegreaterthan20VappliedacrosstheC1-C2terminalwillcausetheFuseonthefrontpaneltoblow.(See§7.4forfusereplacement)
A
Ω
HOLD
+I
2C
2P
1P
1C
> 20 V
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6.1.2 Overrange
The>symbolindicatesanoverrangecondition.Switchtoahighermea-surementrangeandrestartthemeasurementuntilthe>symbolnolongerappears.
A
> µ Ω
+I
This symbolindicates an
overrange
6.1.3 Noisy Measurement
The symbol indicatesnoiseinthemeasurement.Themeasurementaccuracyisnotguaranteed.
A
µ Ω
+I
This symbolindicates noisymeasurement
6.1.4 Overheating
Internal overheating canoccur if ameasurement in the10A range lastfor severalminutes.Nomeasurement is possible until the temperaturesymbol and indicationarenolongervisible.
° +I
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CHAPTER 7
MAINTENANCE
Use only factory specified replacement parts.AEMC® will not be heldresponsible for anyaccident, incident, ormalfunction followinga repairdoneotherthanbyitsservicecenterorbyanapprovedrepaircenter.
7.1 Warning • Toavoidelectricalshock,donotattempttoperformanyservicing
unlessyouarequalifiedtodoso.
• Donotperformanyservicewhilethemicro-ohmmeterisonanycircuit.
• Toavoidelectricalshockand/ordamagetotheinstrument,donotgetwaterorotherforeignagentsintotheelectronicmodule.
• Makesuretheinternalbatteryisfullychargedpriortotesting.Iftheinstrumenthasbeenleftunusedforseveralmonths,rechargethebattery.
• Werecommendrechargingthemicro-ohmmetereverymonthtoensureafullbatterychargewhenused.
• When replacing the fuse, install only the fusewhich is a directreplacement.
7.2 Cleaning
WARNING: Disconnect the instrument from any source of electricity.
• If thecaseneedscleaning,donotuseanyalcoholoroilbasedcleaners. Preferably use soapy water with a damp cloth orsponge.
• Dry immediatelyaftercleaning.Avoidwaterpenetration into theelectronicmodule.
• Makesurethemicro-ohmmeterandallleadsaredrybeforefur-theruse.
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7.3 Charging/Recharging the Battery
AC POWER SELECTION
TheModel6240mayberechargedfrom110to230VAC(50/60Hz).Theinstrumentincludesa110Vlinecord,whichprovidesthechargingvoltagefortherechargeablebattery.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
• TheModel6240shouldbechargedtoafullchargebeforeusingitforthefirsttime.
• Chargingtofullcapacitymaytakeupto6hoursforacompletelydischargedbattery.
• Ifthebatterysymbolshowsasanemptycell,thebatteryneedstoberecharged.
The battery will only charge in the OFF mode.• IntheONmode,thecharginghaltsandthebatterylevelindication
isshowninthebatterysymboltothetopleftofthedisplay.• IntheOFFmode,indicationisasdescribedinthechargingindica-
torsectionbelow.
ConnecttheModel6240to110VACusingthepowercordprovided(charg-ingstartsautomaticallyiftheinstrumentisintheOFFmode).
NOTE: Measurement can be obtained while the power cord is connected but the charging process will be stopped until the instrument is turned OFF again.
CHARGING INDICATORS
OFF Mode:• bAttonthesmalldisplayand###onthemaindisplay,signifies
fast charging in progress.Where ### is the percent of batterycharge(onlyintheOFFposition).
• bAttonthesmalldisplayandFULLonthemaindisplay,signifiesthat charging is complete.At this point a low charge current isappliedtomaintainthebatterycharge.
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ON Mode:• bAttshownwheninstrumentisturnedonandbatteryislow.There
willbea5seconddelaythen4beepsbeforetheinstrumentshutsdown.
• bAtt shown during high current measurement indicates a lowbatterycondition(measurementwillbepossibleonlowercurrentrangeonly).
Battery Indicator Status Battery Charge (C)C>87.5%
87.5%<C<62.5%62.5%<C<37.5%37.5%<C<12.5%
12.5%<C
Blink C=0(batteryIndicatornotinitialized)Automaticshutdown C = 0
If the instrument is turned on and the battery voltage is >5V, then thenormaluseofthedeviceispermitted.
7.4 Battery and Fuse Replacement
NOTE: Make sure that no terminals are connected and that the switch is in the OFF position before removing the instrument from the case.
BATTERY
WARNING:Replacingthebatterycausesdatalossfrommemory.• Thebatteryshouldbereplacedbyanauthorizedrepairfacilityrec-
ognizedbyAEMC® Instruments.SeetheRepairandCalibrationsectionforreturninstructions.
• The battery is accessible using a Phillips Head screwdriver toremovethefourscrewsonthebottomsideofthecaseandpullingthechassisoutfromthetop.
FUSE• The fuse is locatedon the front panel between theC1andP1
inputterminals.• FuseF1, is a 6.3x32mm, fast acting, 12.5A/500V, low internal
resistance,protectingthecurrentsourcefromoutsidevoltagesonenergizedspecimens.
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Repair and Calibration
Toensurethatyourinstrumentmeetsfactoryspecifications,werecommendthatitbescheduledbacktoourfactoryServiceCenteratone-yearintervalsforrecalibration,orasrequiredbyotherstandardsorinternalprocedures.
For instrument repair and calibration:Youmust contactourServiceCenter foraCustomerServiceAuthorizationNumber(CSA#).Thiswillensurethatwhenyourinstrumentarrives,itwillbetrackedandprocessedpromptly.PleasewritetheCSA#ontheoutsideoftheshipping container. If the instrument is returned for calibration,weneed toknowifyouwantastandardcalibration,oracalibrationtraceabletoN.I.S.T.(Includescalibrationcertificateplusrecordedcalibrationdata).
Ship To: ChauvinArnoux®,Inc.d.b.a.AEMC®Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover,NH03820USA Phone:(800)945-2362(Ext.360) (603)749-6434(Ext.360) Fax: (603)742-2346or(603)749-6309 E-mail:[email protected]
(Orcontactyourauthorizeddistributor)Costsforrepair,standardcalibration,andcalibrationtraceabletoN.I.S.T.areavailable.NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.
Technical and Sales Assistance
Ifyouareexperiencinganytechnicalproblems,orrequireanyassistancewiththeproperoperationorapplicationofyourinstrument,pleasecall,mail,faxore-mailourtechnicalsupportteam:
ChauvinArnoux®,Inc.d.b.a.AEMC®Instruments 200FoxboroughBoulevard Foxborough,MA02035USA Phone:(800)343-1391 (508)698-2115 Fax: (508)698-2118 E-mail:[email protected] www.aemc.com
NOTE: Do not ship Instruments to our Foxborough, MA address.
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Limited Warranty
TheModel6240iswarrantedtotheownerforaperiodofoneyearfromthedateoforiginalpurchaseagainstdefectsinmanufacture.ThislimitedwarrantyisgivenbyAEMC®Instruments,notbythedistributorfromwhomitwaspur-chased.Thiswarrantyisvoidiftheunithasbeentamperedwith,abusedorifthedefectisrelatedtoservicenotperformedbyAEMC®Instruments.
Full warranty coverage and product registration is available on our website at www.aemc.com/warranty.html.
Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records.
What AEMC® Instruments will do:Ifamalfunctionoccurswithintheone-yearperiod,youmayreturntheinstrumenttousforrepair,providedwehaveyourwarrantyregistrationinformationonfileoraproofofpurchase.AEMC®Instrumentswill,atitsoption,repairorreplacethefaultymaterial.
REGISTER ONLINE AT: www.aemc.com
Warranty Repairs
What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair: First, request aCustomerServiceAuthorizationNumber (CSA#) by phoneorbyfaxfromourServiceDepartment(seeaddressbelow),thenreturntheinstrumentalongwith thesignedCSAForm.Pleasewrite theCSA#on theoutsideoftheshippingcontainer.Returntheinstrument,postageorshipmentpre-paidto:
Ship To: ChauvinArnoux®,Inc.d.b.a.AEMC®Instruments 15FaradayDrive•Dover,NH03820USA Phone:(800)945-2362(Ext.360) (603)749-6434(Ext.360) Fax: (603)742-2346or(603)749-6309 E-mail:[email protected]
Caution:Toprotectyourselfagainstin-transitloss,werecommendyouinsureyourreturnedmaterial.
NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.
Notes:
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