Det14c - Det24c Ug en v10
Det14c - Det24c Ug en v10
Det14c - Det24c Ug en v10
USER GUIDE
OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
G SAFETY WARNINGS ■■ It is important to keep the mating jaw surfaces clean as even small amounts of
contamination can cause measurement problems
These safety warnings are provided to ensure the safety of personnel and proper operation of
the instrument. ■■ It is important to not damage the mating jaw surfaces. Take care when
clamping around electrodes as scratches on the mating surfaces will cause
■■ Safety warnings and precautions must be read and understood before the measurement problems
instrument is used. They must be observed during use.
■■ It is important to avoid impacts to the clamp head as any damage will cause
■■ Do not leave the instrument connected to the system under test when not in measurement problems
use.
■■ Do not use the instrument jaws as a lever or pry tool this can stress the
■■ Do not touch circuit connections and exposed metalwork of the installation or jaw pivot assembly affecting the jaw mating surface alignment causing
equipment under test. measurement problems.
■■ Do not use the instrument or connect it to any external system if it shows any ■■ Damage including scratches to the mating jaw surfaces is considered misuse
visible signs of damage, malfunction or if it has been stored in unfavourable and will invalidate the warranty
conditions.
■■ Always keep body parts behind the tactile barrier on the handles of the NOTE: THE INSTRUMENT MUST ONLY BE USED BY SUITABLY TRAINED AND
instrument. COMPETENT PERSONS.
■■ Always inspect the instrument prior to use. Replace any defective parts
immediately or return the instrument to an authorised service centre for repair. Users of this equipment and/or their employers are reminded that National Health and Safety
Legislation requires them to carry out valid risk assessments of all electrical work so as to
■■ Do not use the instrument or connect it to any external system if the casing is identify potential sources of electrical danger and risk of electrical injury such as inadvertent
open or any parts of the case are missing. short circuits.
■■ Do not use rechargeable batteries in this instrument.
The safety warnings provided in this document are indicative of safe practice and shall not be
■■ Always use caution when clamping the instrument around energised electrical considered exhaustive. Additionally, they are not intended to replace local safety procedures
conductors. where the instrument is being used.
■■ Always use extreme caution when clamping around bare conductors: under
fault conditions, high voltages and currents may be present and may pose a
shock hazard.
■■ This instrument is not intrinsically safe and must not be used in hazardous
atmospheres.
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CONTENTS Symbols used on the instrument
G SAFETY WARNINGS 2
t Equipment protected throughout by Double Insulation.
CONTENTS 3
MODES OF OPERATION 8
Equipment complies with current “C tick” requirements.
GENERAL OPERATION 9
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 12
CAT
IV CAT IV 600 V Overvoltage category IV (equipment installed at or
600 V near the origin of the electrical supply to a building.)
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION FEATURES AND BENEFITS
The DET14C and DET24C represent a new generation of earth/ground clamp-on resistance ■■ 39 x 55 mm elliptical head
testers. These instruments induce a test current into earth systems and measure ground
■■ Auto-current measurement safety feature
resistance in multi ground installations without needing to disconnect the ground. They
offer market leading access, advanced features, simple operation and CAT IV 600 V safety ■■ Memory to record and view results
protection.
■■ Automatic self calibration
■■ Auto ranging
Designed with flat core ends, they prevent dirt build up, ensuring measurement integrity and
improved reliability over products with interlocking teeth. Other enhancements over current ■■ High and low alarms
generation products include improved accuracy and up to 300% increase in battery life. In
electrically noisy environments the built-in filter function offers increased noise immunity. ■■ Real time clock for date and time stamping of results
DET14C and DET24C also offer a true RMS AC current measurement facility up to 35 Amps.
The instrument’s ability to measure current flowing in an earth cable is a useful safety feature, DET24C ADDITIONAL FEATURES
especially if the earth cable has to be disconnected. A high current flow to earth could draw
an arc on disconnection with potentially severe consequences. ■■ Bluetooth® interface to PC
■■ Advanced memory functionality with download
The elliptical shaped head design offers improved access to cables and earth straps in ■■ Megger PowerDB/PowerDB LiteTM compatible
constrained spaces (locations). The clamp head accommodates up to 39 mm diameter cable
and 50 mm earth tapes making them suitable for use in power stations, sub-stations, towers
and many more facilities. Operation in dark and restricted areas is facilitated by a display
with backlight and an audible tone associated with the hold key. (The special jaw opening
mechanism ensures proper jaw closure yet minimises the force required to open them).
The DET14C offers storage of results for later on-screen recall and the DET24C supports a
download of results via Bluetooth® into PowerDB and Power DB Lite, Megger’s Acceptance &
Maintenance Test Data Management software. Stored data is indexed using a sequential serial
number together with a time and date stamp for each record.
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Figure 1: DET14C / DET24C Instrument Front View Figure 2: DET14C / DET24C Instrument Rear View
1. Clamp jaws
2. Tactile barrier
3. Rotary switch
4. HOLD button
5. LCD display
6. Keypad
7. Tactile barrier
8. Lever
9. Battery cover/label
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Figure 3: DET14C / DET24C Instrument Bottom View
APPLICATION
The DET14C / DET24C digital earth clamp meters are particularly suitable for measuring earth
resistance in various installations such as buildings, pylons and RF transmitter sites without
system disconnection. In addition, they can be used for the inspection and verification
of lightning protection systems and virtually any installation where a current loop can be
generated.
Principle of Operation
A defined test voltage is injected into the system under test using a voltage transducer coil to
induce a current, I, to flow which can be measured by the current sensing coil. The resistance
follows from Ohm’s law, R = V/I.
The system shown in Figure 5 can be simplified to the resistance of the electrode under test,
Rg and the resistance of the other electrodes in parallel, i.e. R1 || R2 || R3… || Rn. Therefore,
the current induced by the test voltage is I=V/[Rg+(R1 || R2 || R3… || Rn)]. It follows that as the
1. Wrist strap loop 1
resistance of the other electrodes in parallel approaches zero, then the resistance measured,
approaches the value of the electrode under test.
✔
Tick = set Alarm Hold
HOLD
✖
Cross = not set Filter
Hours, minutes,
H:M:S
seconds
Delete
› More than
Clamp open
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Warning refer to
user guide
Signal noise
detected
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MODES OF OPERATION Figure 6: Main mode selection using the rotary switch
The DET14C / DET24C can operate in one of three main modes, selected using the rotary
switch:
When in a measurement mode, there are other functions which are selected using the
buttons:
When in the setup and configuration mode (Fn), some buttons have different functions:
■■ Increment value.
Decrement value.
➡
■■
■■ ➡ Advance to next field.
■■ OK Accept value.
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GENERAL OPERATION of noise during a measurement. A filter function indicated by the filter icon ( ), is activated
automatically in the presence of noise. The filter results in a slightly longer measurement
period but offers improved noise immunity.
Powering on the Instrument
The instrument is switched on by turning the rotary switch to one of the three mode positions,
i.e. W, A or Fn. The W (resistance) and A (AC current) measurements are both auto-ranging. Measuring Current Mode
To measure true RMS AC current simply set the rotary switch to the current mode (A) and
clamp around the cable or tape to be measured. RMS current is displayed on the screen in
either A or mA.
HOLD
The HOLD key can be used to freeze a result in either resistance or current mode. Once held,
the result can be saved to memory using the save ( ) button.
HOLD has two modes depending on when it is activated:
■■ If a measurement is in progress and HOLD is pressed it will freeze the result
even if the clamp is opened and removed from the unit under test.
■■ The user may also use the HOLD function with the clamp closed before a
measurement is taken. This mode assists users to take readings in difficult
to reach areas where the instrument display may not be visible during the
measurement. Depressing the HOLD button for two seconds with the clamp
closed and no conductor present will activate an automatic hold of the next
result. HOLD will flash on screen until the measurement is taken or it times
out. The instrument will sense open jaws, closed jaws and take a reading, then
freeze the reading on screen and beep to indicate that the measurement is
complete.
Backlight
A low intensity backlight is provided on the instrument display to facilitate measurements in
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dark conditions. The backlight button ( ) toggles the backlight on and off. An auto off timer
Fig 8. Resistance measurement mode will switch the backlight off after 20 seconds to conserve power.
Saving Data
Measuring Resistance Mode Data is saved in either resistance mode (W) or current mode (A). Pressing the save key ( ) will
With the resistance (W) mode selected simply open the clamp and clamp around a ground record a result with a time and date stamp. It is important to regularly ensure that the time
conductor to be measured. The instrument automatically senses the jaw opening and activates and date settings are correct. Time and date are set from the Function mode (Fn).
the open jaw icon ( ) on the display. As soon as the jaw is closed the open icon is
removed and a resistance measurement is initiated. A reading is taken periodically and the
display updated until the user presses the HOLD key to freeze the reading or turns off the
instrument.
Resistance measurements in high noise environments can be problematic resulting in no
reading. The DET14C / 24C instruments incorporate a noise symbol ( ) to indicate presence
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Function Mode Download Data instructions (DET24C only)
The Function mode (Fn) contains five minor functions on the instrument: 1. Install a version of PowerDB and run it up.
■■ Recall records ( ) First ensure the DET24C Bluetooth has been paired with your device.
2. On the DET24C select the Fn range
■■ Delete records ( ) 3. Press the right arrow key until the display shows “b t”
4. On your laptop or device select the add a device
■■ Bluetooth® download ( bt ) 5. Select DET24C to pair device, when asked for the pair code type 0000
6. Once paired the instrument is ready to download test results
■■ Alarm setting ( )
Now to downloading stored data
■■ Set Time/Date (H:M:S/D:M:Y M:D:Y Y:M:D ) 7. With DET24C still with BT selected on Fn range
In Function mode (Fn) the buttons shown in Figure 7 operate as arrow buttons and are 8. For first use to ensure the correct port is selected it is recommended that a note of
the assigned port number is made
depicted in green matching the green (Fn) icon on the rotary switch. The right arrow button is
used to scroll through minor functions in the order listed. 9. Open the PC control panel and select “Devices and Printers”
10. Right click the DET24C icon and select properties
Recalling Data 11. Select the Services tab and note the COM number assigned to the
Bluetooth serial port
Stored data can be recalled and viewed on the instrument from the recall records ( )
12. On Power DB Lite select the DET clamp icon and the instrument configuration
function, which is the default screen on switching to function mode (Fn). Press the OK button window will open
to enter the recall function.
13. Click refresh button, and then select the correct serial port as noted above from the
Results are showed with an index number. Pressing the right arrow button (➡) will show the drop down list
14. Should the required port number not appear on the drop down list it may be
result and date the result was taken and a second press of the right arrow button (➡) will
required to open the PC control panel and open the device manager. If there are a
show the time the result was recorded on that day. Pressing the right arrow button ➡) a third large number of assigned Bluetooth ports listed it may be necessary to temporally
time will show the result and index number again. disable some of the ports to a small number. Then return back to step 12
15. When prompted to select an instrument, look under the ‘Earth’ series of instruments
and click on the button marked DET-xxx.
➡
Pressing the up arrow ( ) button will increment the saved result index and show the next 16. Select form 24480, earth resistance DET24C.
➡
result. Pressing the down arrow button ( ) will decrement the memory index and show the 17. Press OK on the instrument to show the number of results to be downloaded then
previous result. press OK again. The ‘BT’ flashes indicating that it is waiting to download.
18. On Power DB Lite, click the ‘Import From Instrument’ soft button and click OK on the
Deleting Data prompt to start the download.
Data can be deleted in two ways; either delete the last recorded result or delete all stored 19. The DET24C download progress can be monitored on the progress bar shown on
results. From the Function mode (Fn) press the right arrow button (➡) once to get to the Power DB Lite. On completion of the download the instrument will show “DonE” on
it’s display
delete record function ( ), which will appear at the top of the screen, then press the OK 20. Power DB Lite will display a Stored Data List
button to enter the delete function. 21. Select the test results you wish to import into the test form and click OK
In the delete function, the right arrow (➡) button will toggle between the full range of results, 22. Alternatively Save to CSV to save a file that may be used in Excell
depicted by a range, e.g. 1-53 or the last result, which in this case would be the 53rd result.
A cross on the left side of the screen indicates that delete will not operate yet. To confirm the When the download completes the results are shown in a spreadsheet window in front of the
➡
deletion, use the up arrow ( ) or down arrow ( ) to toggle the cross to a tick. When the tick main PowerDB form. Select all data or specific data required for import and click OK. Data
shows press the OK button to delete. Operation is returned to the Function mode (Fn) after should appear in the form. Complete relevant data and information as required and save the
the OK button has been pressed. form with a name of your choice.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Activating Alarm Maximum jaw opening 39 mm
Alarms can be activated and deactivated in either resistance mode (W) or current mode (A) by Maximum jaw inner dimensions 39 mm x 55 mm
pressing the alarm button ( ). There are two alarms, identified by “HI” and “LO” that can Display type 4 digit + 6 digit with backlight
be set in resistance mode and another two in current mode. Alarms are set in the function Battery type 4x 1.5 V IEC LR6 alkaline
mode (Fn).
Battery life >24 hours continuous testing – see Note 1
Auto power down 300s (reset by jaw action or button press)
Setting Alarm Thresholds
Data logging 256 records (DET14C)
Resistance mode (W) and current mode (A) each have two settable alarms (HI and LO). To set 2 k records (DET24C)
the alarms from the Function mode (Fn) navigate to the alarm mode ( ) using the right Data download Data download via Bluetooth
arrow (➡) button and press the OK button. To set or clear alarms press the right arrow button Instrument contains FCC ID: QOQWT12
and IC: 5132A-BGTW12A
(➡) and a cross will appear with a default ‘HI’ alarm setting. To change the setting press and
Range selection Automatic within each mode
➡
hold the up ( ) or down ( ) arrow buttons until the required value is reached. Press the OK
button to set the HI resistance alarm level and move onto set the LO resistance alarm. Adjust Sample time < 1s
the level and set it using the OK button. Hold function Yes with visual indicator
Current mode (A) alarms, HI and LO, are set in the same way and follow directly on after Alarm function Yes with visual indicator
setting resistance alarms. If either resistance or current alarms are not required, simply leave Warning buzzer Yes
a cross in the relevant alarm setting. The mode of alarm is depicted by either W or A in the
bottom right of the display. Operating temperature and humidity -20 °C to +50 °C, <85% RH
Storage temperature and humidity -40 °C to +60 °C, <75% RH
Setting the Time and Date Weight 985 g
The time and date is set from the Function mode (Fn) using the right arrow (➡) button Instrument dimensions 248 mm (l) x 141 mm (w) x 49 mm (h)
navigate through the icons until a date is displayed. Press the OK button to change the setting. IP rating IP30 with jaws closed
The user is prompted to select a date format required. The format, say M:D:Y, will flash. Use
➡
the up ( ) or down ( ) arrow buttons to scroll through the formats until the required format
Note 1: Whilst measuring a 25 W resistance
is flashing. Press the right arrow (➡) button to set the date format. The first part of the date
➡
will flash, adjust using the up ( ) or down ( ) arrow buttons pressing the right arrow (➡) Safety EN 61010-2-032
button to set each date setting. After setting the date continue using the right arrow button CAT IV 600 V, Pollution degree 2
➡
(➡) and up ( ) or down ( )) arrow buttons to set time in hours and minutes. Press the OK
button to set the date and time and return to the Function (Fn) mode. Measurement category IV is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at the source
of the building’s low-voltage mains installation. This part of the installation is expected to
have a minimum of one level of over-current protective devices between the transformer and
connecting points of the measuring circuit.
Due to potential high short-circuit currents which can be followed by a high energy level,
measurements made within these locations are extremely dangerous. Great precautions shall
be made to avoid any chance of a short circuit.
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EMC Class B Compliant, IEC 61326-1, BS EN 61326-1
MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS
The following reference conditions define the allowable range in which the product may be
calibrated.
Subsequent accuracy checks that occur under different conditions (but still within the
allowable range of reference conditions) will incur operational error.
To overcome this, the instrument should be re-calibrated using the manual procedure
contained in the service manual before any accuracy checks are made.
Reference Conditions
Temperature +20 °C ± 3 °C
Humidity 50% RH ± 10%
Battery Voltage 6 V ± 0.2 V
Operating Position Instrument horizontal
Conductor Position Perpendicular to jaws and centred in the aperture
Current Sinusoidal (THD <0.6%) at 50 Hz and 60 Hz
Resistance Non-inductive
Interference Current Nil
Interference Voltage Nil
External Electrical Field <1 V/m
External Magnetic Field <40 A/m
Resistance Measurement
Ground Resistance Range Resolution Intrinsic Certainty
0.05 W to 0.99 W 0.01 W ±1.5% ±0.05 W
1.00 W to 9.99 W 0.01 W ±1.5% ±0.1 W
10.0 W to 99.9 W 0.1 W ±2% ±0.5 W
100.0 W to 199.9 W 0.1 W ±5% ±1 W
200 W to 400 W 1W ±10% ±10 W
400 W to 600 W 1W ±10% ±10 W
600 W to 1200 W 10 W ±20%
1200 W to 1500 W 10 W ±35%
Note 1: Frequency of measurement: 1390 Hz
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Operational Error for Resistance Operational Error for Current
Parameter Specification Typical Max Parameter Specification Typical Max
Operating Position Instrument 3.4% 12.9% Operating Position Instrument 0.26% 0.51%
Horizontal Horizontal
Conductor Position E1 1.6% 9.7% Conductor Position E1 ±30 ° 0.65% 2.0%
±90 ° Battery Voltage E2 0.69% 5.7%
Battery Voltage E2 2.0% 18.0% 4.4 V to 7.0 V
4.4 V to 7.0 V Temperature E3 0.38% / °C 0.63% / °C
Temperature E3 2.1% / °C 6.3% / °C 0 °C to +35 °C
0 °C to +35 °C
Distortion E9 0.92% 3.9%
Series interference voltage E4 DC: 9% DC: 25.7%
Magnetic Field E11 1.1% 5%
3V dc and 3V AC: 0.98% AC: 3.0%
rms 10 A/m Class 3 1.2% 7%
30 A/m Class 2 2.5% >1.0 25% > 1.0
Interference Current 3A rms 4.2% -
100 A/m Class 1 mA mA
Magnetic field 10 A/m 4.5% 13.0%
Load Current E12 0.2 mArms to 1.2% 6.0%
30 A/m 3.6% 10.0%
35 Arms (50 Hz and 60 Hz)
100 A/m 2.8% 8.0%
Frequency of E14 162/3Hz to 400 Hz 2.8% 50 Hz -
Current to 400 Hz
1% / Hz <
Current Measurement 50 Hz
Current Range Resolution Intrinsic Certainty Repeatability E15 0.72% 7%
0.5 mA to 0.99 mA 0.01 mA ±2% ±0.05 mA
1.00 mA to 9.99 mA 0.01 mA ±2% ±0.05 mA
10.0 mA to 99.9 mA 0.1 mA ±2% ±0.1 mA
Alarm Setting
Alarm Type Range
100 mA to 999 mA 1 mA ±2% ±1 mA
W HI 0.05 W to 1500 W
W LO 0.05 W to 1500 W
1.00 A to 9.99 A 0.01 A ±2% ±0.01 A
A HI 0.5 mA to 35 A
10.0 A to 35.0 A 0.1 A ±2% ±0.1 A
A LO 0.5 mA to 35 A
Notes
1. All values are AC rms.
2. True RMS readings up to a crest factor of 5.0 (peak current 40 A).
3. Accuracy guaranteed for 50 Hz and 60 Hz.
4. Measurement over the range 16 Hz to 400 Hz.
5. Maximum current is 100 A rms continuous and 200 A rms for 60s max at 50 Hz
and 60 Hz only.
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ORDERING INFORMATION AND ACCESSORIES PREVENTIVE INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE
6. It is recommended that the mating jaw surfaces are regularly cleaned using a damp
lint free cloth. Do not use fluffy cloths that will leave fibres behind.
8. Ensure batteries are removed if the instrument is to be left unused for extended
periods
9. When necessary the instrument case can be cleaned with a damp cloth
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REPAIR AND WARRANTY or an approved repair company.
The instrument circuit contains static sensitive devices, and care must be taken in handling Approved Repair Companies
the printed circuit board. If the protection of an instrument has been impaired it should not A number of independent instrument repair companies have been approved for repair work
be used, and be sent for repair by suitably trained and qualified personnel. The protection is on most Megger instruments, using genuine Megger spare parts. Consult the Appointed
likely to be impaired if, for example, the instrument shows visible damage, fails to perform Distributor / Agent regarding spare parts, repair facilities and advice on the best course of
the intended measurements, has been subjected to prolonged storage under unfavourable action to take.
conditions, or has been exposed to severe transport stresses.
Note: Any unauthorised prior repair or adjustment will automatically invalidate the Warranty.
Instrument Repair and Spare Parts Returning an Instrument for Repair
If returning an instrument to the manufacturer for repair, it should be sent freight pre-paid
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simultaneously by airmail to expedite clearance through Customs. A repair estimate showing
freight return and other charges will be submitted to the sender, if required, before work on
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This product contains four alkaline AA batteries located in the battery compartment on the
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Spent alkaline AA batteries are classified as Portable Batteries and should be disposed of in the
UK in accordance with Local Authority requirements.
For disposal of batteries in other parts of the EU contact your local distributor. Megger is
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