Fluke 6500, User Manual

Page 1: ...6500 Appliance Tester Users Manual PN 2141150 April 2005 Rev 2 12 06 2005 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved Printed in EU All product names are trademarks of their respective companies ...

Page 2: ...our nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information then send the product to that service center with a description of the difficulty postage and insurance prepaid FOB Destination Fluke assumes no risk for damage in transit Following warranty repair the product will be returned to Buyer transportation prepaid FOB Destination If Fluke determines that failure was c...

Page 3: ...he Pushbuttons 5 Understanding the Beeper Sounds 6 Understanding Displayed Symbols 6 Powering the Tester 7 Understanding the Power up Screen 7 Setting Up the Tester Basic Functions 7 Adjusting the Display Contrast 7 Zeroing the Earth Bond Test 7 Setting Date and Time 8 Setting the Site Customer Text 9 Setting the USER ID Text 9 Setting Up the Tester Advanced Functions 9 ...

Page 4: ...g a Test 15 Test Modes Single Continuous Test 16 Test Modes Standard or Fast 16 Using the Auto Test Mode 17 Performing Auto Tests 17 Using the Manual Test Mode 19 Performing Manual Tests 19 Description of the Tests 20 Visual Inspection Test 20 Bond Test 25A 200 mA RPE 20 Substitute Leakage Current Test ISL 23 Touch Current Test ITC 24 Load Leakage Current IPE Test 25 IEC Lead Test 27 PELV Test 28 ...

Page 5: ...act Flash Card 33 Maintaining the Tester 34 Cleaning 34 Calibration 34 Accessories 34 Specifications 35 General Specifications 35 Test Specifications 36 Power on Test 36 Earth Bond Test 36 Insulation Test 36 Substitute Leakage Current Test 37 Touch Current Test 37 Load Leakage Test Load Current 37 Load Leakage Test Load Power 37 Load Leakage Test Leakage Current 38 PELV Test 38 IEC Lead Test 38 Va...

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Page 7: ...t 200 mA and 25A with test lead zero facility Substitute Leakage Current test Touch Current test IEC Lead test Leakage test Appliance Power and Load current test PELV test Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke for product information operating assistance service or to get the location of the nearest Fluke distributor or Service Centre call for UK Ireland 44 0 1603 256 600 for other European countries ...

Page 8: ...lligator Clip 1 pc Test Lead 1 pc Test Probe for Touch Current Hard Case Users Manual this manual Safety Information The tester must only be used by a suitably trained and competent person Carefully read the following safety information before using the tester Definitions of symbols used Caution Risk of Danger Refer to Manual Caution Risk of Electric Shock Conforms to Relevant European Standard Do...

Page 9: ...re using the tester When testing always be sure to keep your fingers behind the safety barriers on the test leads Never open the tester s case because dangerous voltages are present There are no user replaceable parts in the tester Have the tester serviced only by qualified personnel The tester must be properly earthed Only use a supply socket that has a protective earth contact If there is any do...

Page 10: ...STS IEC BOND 25A 200mA TOUCH PROBE INSULATION PROBE CLASS II PROBE PELV TEST SOCKET 230V 50Hz MAX 13A BOND ZERO Figure 1 Fluke 6500 No Description 1 Liquid Crystal Display LCD 2 Earth bar to zero the Earth Bond test lead 3 Socket to connect IEC lead for IEC Lead test 4 Serial RS 232 Port to connect the Fluke printer Fluke barcode scanner or a computer 5 Socket to connect test lead and crocodile cl...

Page 11: ... Select the Touch Current test GO Start Enter selection STOP Abort the current action and return to idle screen IEC LEAD Select the IEC Lead test AUTO Select the auto test mode i Provide help on the current function Scroll up down to highlight options in screen instructions Move left right to change options in screen instructions SET UP Select the setup menu MEM Store test results or viewing auto ...

Page 12: ...t will start in continuous mode Continuous two tone sound Dangerous condition Unplug the unit immediately Understanding Displayed Symbols The following symbols can be displayed Caution Risk of Electric Shock Caution Risk of Danger Refer to Manual Ø Bond test lead has been zeroed Auto test or manual test failed Auto test or manual test passed LMT Applicable limit is exceeded The printer PC is conne...

Page 13: ...l voltage neutral earth voltage line frequency bond test has been zeroed If there is an error a self explanatory message will appear Follow the screen instructions if an error message is displayed Setting Up the Tester Basic Functions This section describes how to set the parameters of the basic functions Adjusting the Display Contrast To adjust the display contrast do the following 1 STOP Power t...

Page 14: ...for example RPE 0 09 Ω It will subtract this value from bond test results As it saves this zero value you will not need to repeat the operation every time you use the tester If the display shows the message RPE 1 99Ω the lead resistance is more than 1 99 Ω and cannot be zeroed Earth bond tests will now be locked out If the Earth Bond test lead has been zeroed the idle screen and the earth bond tes...

Page 15: ...the USER ID text do the following 1 SET UP Open the set up menu 2 Highlight USER ID set 3 GO Open the next menu and follow the screen instructions Setting Up the Tester Advanced Functions This section describes how to set the parameters of the advanced functions Changing the Access Code The factory set access code is 9999 You need the access code to enter or edit auto tests to lock or unlock manua...

Page 16: ...matic test sequences see page 18 You can create new auto test sequences max 50 and edit auto tests you created To create or edit auto tests proceed as follows 1 SET UP Open the set up menu 2 Highlight AUTO TEST setup 3 GO Open the User auto test setup menu 4 9 9 9 9 Enter the access code for example 9999 5 GO Accept the access code In the next step you must enter a 3 digit test number Enter a new ...

Page 17: ...lect the test parameter s to be changed Use the left right arrow key to change the test parameter For the test parameters see Table 2 12 GO When finished entering the test parameters exit the set up screen 13 MEM To review edit the test parameters or To save the test parameters 14 Enter a text for auto test description 15 GO Confirm text entry and save auto test sequence Notes 1 Auto test numbers ...

Page 18: ...t Rpe Duration 3 Limit Riso 0 1Ω 19 9Ω Skipped 5s 60s fixed at 2 MΩ Notes 1 The repeat test parameters R0 R1 R2 and R3 define how many times a test will be repeated When you select for example R1 the test will be repeated once two tests 2 The selected class for the isolation test also applies to the substitute leakage test 3 The IEC lead test can only be selected if all other tests except for the ...

Page 19: ...inter SPScan15 barcode scanner and Fluke PowerPAT PLUS software are set as default to communicate at a COMMS RATE of 9600 baud It is recommended not to change this setting Installing Formatting a Compact Flash Card Quick Format You can copy saved test results and user defined auto tests to a Type I Compact Flash Memory Card FAT16 formatted for backup purposes Only data media formatted with FAT16 a...

Page 20: ...u encounter resistance stop and check that you have plugged in the card in the correct orientation If you use force you may damage the card and the card reader To install a card gently insert it into the slot see figure 3 To remove the card press the card eject button next to the slot Figure 3 Inserting the CF card To format the card do the following 1 SET UP Open the set up menu 2 Highlight FORMA...

Page 21: ...able appliances It is potentially hazardous for both user and appliance should the wrong type of tests be undertaken or if testing is carried out in an incorrect sequence It is important that you fully understand the various tests required and how they should be performed The appliance must have passed the visual inspection the earth bond test Class I and the insulation test in this sequence prior...

Page 22: ...cate the continuous test has started The tester connects the test supply makes the first test and displays the first result Then the tester continues measuring and displaying results without disconnecting the test supply The maximum running time is 8 minutes After which the test will terminate To stop a continuous test press the selected test button or press GO again The tester disconnects the tes...

Page 23: ...istance has been zeroed out see page 7 When any test fails during an auto test further tests can not be carried out Performing Auto Tests You can run an auto test in the standard mode or in the fast mode See Test Modes Standard or Fast on page 16 and Selecting Fast or Standard Test Mode on page 10 for more information To start an auto test do the following 1 AUTO Select the auto test mode and foll...

Page 24: ...No Substitute Leakage mA No No No No No No Load Leakage VA mA 3000 3 5 3000 0 75 3000 3 5 3000 0 75 No No Table 4 Factory Programmed Auto Tests for Class II Appliances Tests 231 232 233 234 Visual Inspection Yes Yes Yes Yes Earth Bond 25A Ω No No No No Earth Bond 200mA No No No No Insulation MΩ 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 Touch Current mA 0 25 0 25 No No Substitute Leakage mA No No No No Load Leakage VA m...

Page 25: ... are locked out if you did not zero the earth bond test lead resistance see page 7 Performing Manual Tests You can run manual tests in the standard mode or in the fast mode See Test Modes Standard or Fast on page 16 and Selecting Fast or Standard Test Mode on page 10 for more information To perform a manual test do the following 1 Select the required test key Follow the screen instructions 2 GO Pr...

Page 26: ...esistance between the earth pin of the appliance cable plug and the exposed metalwork on the appliance The test applies to Class I appliances Remarks To enable the bond test and to obtain correct bond test results you must have zeroed the test lead see page 7 You should use the lower current 200 mA for certain appliances Please refer to appliance test standards and guidance material Connect the ap...

Page 27: ...ce during the insulation test If the test fails any metal parts of the appliance could become live Always make sure that the test has completed before disconnecting the appliance leads to ensure that all capacitances have discharged Caution Do not perform the Insulation test on appliances that failed the bond test or the visual inspection test The test checks the resistance of the insulation betwe...

Page 28: ... the appliance and the test probe as indicated on the display see fig 5 and fig 6 For Class I appliances no probe is required For Class II appliances apply the test probe to any exposed metalwork on the appliance Do the test for all exposed metal parts on the appliance Figure 5 Insulation Test Connections Class I Figure 6 Insulation Test Connections Class II The display can show the following spec...

Page 29: ...r the safe applicability of this test Remarks Connect the appliance and the test probe as indicated on the display see fig 7 and fig 8 For Class I appliances no test probe is required For Class II appliances apply the test probe to any exposed metalwork on the appliance Do the test for all exposed metal parts on the appliance Figure 7 Substitute Leakage Test Connections Cl I Figure 8 Substitute Le...

Page 30: ...ting The Touch Current test consists of a fuse and L N loop pre test a leakage current measurement with approx 2 kΩ resistance connected between earth and exposed conductive parts on the appliance via the test probe The measurement is performed by the direct method Connect the appliance and the test probe as indicated on the display see fig 9 and apply the test probe to any exposed conductive part...

Page 31: ...ccidental measurement of a defective unit may trip a RCCB residual current circuit breaker Load Leakage Current IPE Test Warning NEVER carry out this test unless you have first carried out a thorough visual inspection followed by a test of the earthing Class I appliances and then a test of the insulation You must verify that these tests are passed before engaging this test Caution Live test The ap...

Page 32: ... verifies the fuse and lead continuity by applying a low voltage signal across the appliance phase and neutral pins If the pre test fails the display will show a self explanatory message A fail may indicate that the fuse is blown or that there is an open circuit in the L N conductors In this case press MEM to store the fail result The test could also fail because you forgot to switch the appliance...

Page 33: ... the display see also figure 11 Figure 11 IEC Lead Test Connection The display can show the following specific information RPE 0 13 Ω RISO 55 6 MΩ Fuse Protective earth conductor resistance Insulation resistance The fuse continuity is ok LMT Fuse Polarity One of the test limits has been exceeded Fuse continuity not ok L N are swapped OK FAIL IEC lead test passed IEC lead test failed RPE 19 99 Ω RI...

Page 34: ...V terminal and connect the appliance to a mains supply socket 3 Apply the test probe to the test point 4 MEM Store the test result if required The display can show the following specific information PELV 30 0 V PELV FAIL result the threshold 25V is exceeded PELV 39 9 V PELV overrange 230 V 50 Hz If the PELV threshold is not exceeded the display shows the mains voltage and frequency PASS result Tip...

Page 35: ...nished In the manual continuous test mode you can save the displayed test result The display reverts to the testing screen after the results have been saved Warning In continuous test mode the test continues whilst you are saving the result Proceed as follows to save the results 1 MEM Open the Save result screen and enter appliance information 2 GO Save test results and information The Save result...

Page 36: ...can be saved See also PELV Test on page 28 Viewing Test Result Records You can select the result records you want to view by record number by date by site and by keyword search To view result records proceed as follows 1 MEM From the idle screen open the memory menu and follow the screen instructions To see the idle screen press the STOP key 2 Highlight VIEW RESULT records 3 GO Enter the view func...

Page 37: ...mory space ALL individual data records must be deleted or the ENTIRE memory must be deleted see Clearing the Memory on page 31 Clearing the Memory To free ENTIRE memory you must use menu function MEM CLEAR the store This will delete all result records Additionally a CLEAR the store function is automatically performed after all individual records are deleted Automatic test procedures will not be cl...

Page 38: ...ni printer format to compact flash card only Connecting the Printer or the PC To establish a correct communication do the following 1 Connect the SP1000 printer to the RS232 port using the cable supplied with the printer In idle mode and in the print function the display shows the printer icon when the printer is connected and is turned on 2 Connect the PC to the RS232 port using the cable that is...

Page 39: ...d a range of test results to a PC using the Fluke Power PAT Plus software do the following 1 PC PRINT Open the print download menu 2 Highlight Download to PC not possible if no results are available 3 GO Open the Download to PC menu and follow the screen instructions Transferring Results to Compact Flash Card To transfer a range of test results to a compact flash card do the following 1 PC PRINT O...

Page 40: ...al Fluke representative for calibration see Contacting Fluke on page 1 Accessories Table 6 and Table 7 list the part numbers of the accessories To obtain the accessories contact your local Fluke representative see Contacting Fluke on page 1 Table 6 Standard Accessories Item Part Number Crocodile Clip 532269474055 Test Lead 532269474056 Touch Current Probe 1276841 Users Manual this manual 1 1 Can b...

Page 41: ...ure 10 to 60 C Relative Humidity non condensing 10 C 95 from 10 to 30 C 75 from 30 to 40 C Operating Altitude 0 up to 2000 m Sealing IP 40 enclosure IP 20 connectors EMC complies with EN61326 1 criteria B EMI Immunity 3 V m Safety Complies with IEC EN61010 1 2nd edition DIN VDE0404 1 and DIN VDE0404 2 IEC EN 61557 part 1 2 4 CAT II 300 V pol 2 Printer PC RS232 Interface Baud rate factory default 9...

Page 42: ...ror Measurement Range 195 V to 253 V Display Range 90 V to 264 V Accuracy at 50 Hz 2 3 counts Resolution 0 1 V Input Impedance 1 MΩ 2 2 nF Maximum Input Mains Voltage 264 V Earth Bond Test Operational Error Measurement Range 0 2 to 1 99 Ω Operational Error 10 0 Accuracy after Bond Test zeroing 5 4 counts Display Range 0 19 99 Ω Resolution 0 01 Ω Test Current 200 mA ac 0 40 into 1 99 Ω 25 A ac 20 i...

Page 43: ... to 19 99 mA ac Resolution 0 01 mA Test Voltage 35 V ac 20 at nominal mains input voltage Touch Current Test Operational error Measurement Range 0 1 to 1 99 mA ac Operational error 6 0 Accuracy 4 2 counts Display Range 0 to 1 99 mA ac Resolution 0 01 mA Internal Resistance via probe 2 kΩ Measuring method Probe The appliance under test is energized at mains potential Load Leakage Test Load Current ...

Page 44: ...nergized at mains potential PELV Test Display Range 10 0 V to 39 9 V Resolution 0 1 V Accuracy at 50 Hz 2 3 counts Overload protection 300 Vrms Warning threshold 25 Vrms IEC Lead Test Earth bond limit 1 0 Ω Test current 10 A AC Insulation resistance limit 2 0 MΩ Test voltage 500 V DC Fuse test and polarity check Variation Factor Errors Variation Factor Designation Variation Error Position E1 0 0 S...