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METRA HIT27EX
Milliohmmeter for deployment
in potentially explosive atmospheres 3-349-336-49
4/7.10
1 chapter 5
2 chapter 3
3 chapter 6
4 chapter 4
5 chapter 7.2
6 chapter 7.3
7 chapter 7.3
8 chapter 7
Measurement only on
voltage-free objects!
1 Display (LCD)
2 ON|OFF key for ON / OFF
(ON short: instrument ON ON short: background illumination ON
OFF short: background illumination OFF OFF long: instrument OFF)
Operating mode menu: open submenus / acknowledge entries
3 DATA|CLEAR key for the functions save/delete measured value
Operating mode menu: Selection of individual menu items
against direction of flow,
increase values
4 MAN|AUTO key for manual measuring range selection
Operating mode menu: Selection of individual menu items
in direction of flow
decrease values
5 MENU/ESC
Operating mode menu: Exit menu level and
return to a higher level,
exit parameters configuration
without saving data
6 LED OK blinks: valid measured value
7 LED ERROR blinks: incorrect connection
8 Connector jacks *
3 4 5 6
8
7
* I- Measurement input
U- Sense – for 4-wire measurement
U+ Sense + for 4-wire measurement
I+ m; measurement input
Ground
Indicates EC conformity
Warning!
Note!
As a result of internal voltage monitoring, the
instrument may respond as follows if the battery
voltage level is low:
– Cannot be switched on
– Shuts back down immediately
– Shuts back down immediately when a load is
applied in the m range.
If this is the case, replace the batteries.
Warning!
Note!
Electrical discharge and high frequency interference may cause
incorrect displays to appear, and may disable the measuring
sequence. In such cases, switch the instrument off and back on
again in order to reset. If the problem persists, briefly dislodge
the batteries from the connector contacts.
Note!
If the red ERROR LED lights up and OL is shown
on the display during manual measuring range
selection, you should switch to the next higher
range.
Main Display
MAN
GB
023.00 m
022.00 data
Auxiliary Display Auxiliary Display
ERROR OK
0.L
blinks openl
DATA Acoustic signal 1x
ERROR OK
0.L
044.66 m
044.59 data
Disconnect contact Acoustic signal 2x
044.66 m
044.66 m
red
U+
I+
black
Milliohm measurement on
conductor bars, welds,
coils, etc. with Kelvin probe
KC27 and Kelvin clip KC4
After the first measurement – lift the test probe from the
measuring point – „termoc“ disappears to facilitate the rea-
ding of the measured values. The automatic thermovoltage
compansation remains activated.
m ZERO
I < 100 mA
Measure
thermo-
000.10 m
voltage termoC GB
Relevant measuring ranges:
30 mund 300 m
Note:
m When using KC27 or
I– U– U+ I+
KC4 always set red
probe plug at U+ or
U–, respectively.
Measurement Cables,
KC27 or KC4
Note!
If the measuring current is interrupted during
4-wire-m-measurement or if the fuse F1 is defec-
tive, the message „open L“ flashes on the display
and the red LED ERROR lights up.
If fuse is defective, see chapter 10.2.
8.2.1 Memory Mode – DATA Key Function (see also chapter 6.1)
The instrument is equipped with a measured value memory
(32 kB) which is synchronized with a quartz movement,
and has an average capacity of 1000 measured values.
Minimum capacity is 800 measured values and maximum
capacity is 1200 measured values.
Data are stored and can be transmitted directly to a PC
with the METRAwin10 software. Date and time must be
reset if the batteries are depleted and/or replaced.
Measured values are stored in so-called blocks. Measured
values resulting from the same measuring function are
saved to the same block.
Only absolute values and absolute time stamps can be
saved, i.e. no relative or values, and no relative time
stamps.
Memory content can only be read out with the help of a
PC, an IR adapter (BD232), and METRAwin10 analysis
software.
Stored measurement data blocks are retained even if the
instrument is without voltage supply.
Vorbereitungen für den Speicherbetrieb
Preparing for Memory Mode Operation
➭ First set the sampling rate for memory mode operation,
and then start memory mode operation.
The sampling rate can also be changed during mem-
ory mode operation.
➭ First select the desired measuring function and an
appropriate measuring range.
➭ Check the battery voltage level before starting long-
term measurement recordings (see chapter 10.1 on
page 30).
! Attention!
This function deletes all measured values from
memory.
This function cannot be performed during memory mode;
bUSYMEMO is displayed instead of CLEAR.
MENU/ESC ON 2x
1nf0 3.9 V
8 01
batt mem0 oCCUp
Battery Memory Occupancy
Voltage Level (see chapter 8.3)
store
store
0ff/0n start/st0p
ESC
mem0
Clear
yes no
ESC
send
send
0ff/0n start/st0p
ESC Current
Status
Set
set
rate
ESC
StArt blinks StOP blinks
Activate: Activate:
Memory mode active Memory mode inactive
REM is displayed REM disappears
StArt blinks StOP blinks
Activate: Activate:
Transmission mode no Transmission mode
active does not blink
blinks
set
set
rate 00:10:00 rate
ESC
set
set
tIme 13:15:21 tIme
ESC
set
set
date
13.08.02 date
ESC
set
set
addr 15 addr
ESC
Change Acknowledge
Value Sampling Rate
Possible Settings
(hh:mm:ss, h = hours, m = minutes, s = seconds)
00:00:01, 00:00:02, 00:00:05, 00:00:10, 00:00:20, 00:01:00
00:02:00, 00:05:00, 00:10:00, 00:20:00, 01:00:00; 0.50 = 500 ms
Set Time
Select Change Acknowledge
Position Value Selection
Digits
blinks
Possible Settings GB
(hh:mm:ss, hh=hours, mm=minutes, ss=seconds)
Set Date
Select Change Acknowledge
Position Value Selection
Possible Settings
(TT:MM:JJ, TT=day, MM=month, JJ=year)
Change Acknowledge
Value Address
Influencing Sphere of
Measuring Range 1) Influence Error
Quantity Influence
90 %
Relative All measured
3 days 1 x intrinsic error
humidity quantities
instrument off
1) With zero balancing
Real-Time Clock
Accuracy 1 min/month
Temperature Influence 50 ppm/K
Reference Conditions
Ambient temperature +23 C 2 K
Relative humidity 40 ... 60%
Battery voltage 5.0 V 0.1 V
Display Elements
LCD panel (65 mm x 30 mm) with triple 7 segment display
(measured values), units of measure and various special
functions.
Display / Char. Height 7-segment characters
Main display: 12 mm
Auxiliary displays: 7 mm
Number of places 4¾ places 30999 steps
Overflow display „0. L“ appears
LCD test All display segments available
during operation are briefly acti-
vated after the instrument is
switched on
Background illumination can be activated or deactivated
LED OK (green) lights up when contacting of
measuring point is OK
LED ERROR (red) lights up when measuring cur-
rent is interrupted (invalid measu-
rement, poor contact, when „0.L“ GB
is displayed)
Power Supply
Batteries 4 x 1,5 V Duracell Procell
MN1500 LR6 (AA-Size)
Service life
Measuring Function Number of Measurements *
m@100mA > 150
@10mA > 250
* 1 measuring cycle = 5 s
Additional consumption for:
Interface operation: 0.5 mA
LCD illumination: 40 mA at 6 V.
Battery test Range m@100mA:
“ ” is displayed automatically if
battery voltage drops below
approx. 4.6 V.
The instrument is switched off if
battery voltage drops to below
approx. 4.3 V.
Fuses
Fusible link F1 for all
m/measuring ranges 500 mA/600 V AC;
breaking capacity 60 A at
600 V AC
For batteries F2 250 mA/125 V AC EX
Dimensions 84 mm x 195 mm x 35 mm
Weight approx. 380 g with batteries
(without GH18 protective rubber
cover)
Warning!
! Attention!
Non-Ex Environment: Disconnect the instrument
from the measuring circuit before opening to re-
place batteries!
Warning!
GB
Warning!
Disposing of Batteries
Dispose of old batteries properly, i.e. at a designated col-
lection point.
! Attention!
If a fuse should blow, eliminate the cause of over-
load before placing the instrument back into ser-
vice!
Warning!
! Attention!
Non-Ex Environment: Disconnect the instrument
from the measuring circuit before opening to re-
place batteries!
10.3 Housing
No special maintenance is required for the housing. Keep
outside surfaces clean. Use a slightly dampened cloth for
cleaning. Avoid the use of cleansers, abrasives and sol-
vents.
11 System Messages
The following messages appear at the main display, or the
auxiliary displays as required. See “Symbols used in the
Digital Display” on page 3 for messages displayed at visible
segments.
Message Function Meaning
0. L Measuring Indicates overflow
open L 4-wire-m Measuring current interrupted or fuse defective.
French subsidiary:
GMC Instruments France SAS
3, rue René Cassin
F-91349 Massy Cedex
Phone +33 1 69 20 89 49
Fax +33 1 69 20 54 92
E-mail info@gmc-instruments.fr
Competent Partner
GMC-I Messtechnik GMBH is certified per
DIN EN ISO 9001:2000.
Our DKD Calibration Laboratory has been accredited in
accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 by the
Deutsche Kalibrierdienst (German Calibration Service)
under registration number DKD–K–19701.
Our competence in the field of metrology covers test
reports, Proprietary Calibration Certificates as well as DKD Cali-
bration Certificates.
Our range of services is complemented by our Test Equip-
ment Management service which is provided free of charge.
An on-site DKD calibration station is an integral part of our
service department. If any faults are detected during cali-
bration, our specialists are able to carry out the necessary
repairs with original replacement parts.
Needless to say, in our function as calibration laboratory,
we calibrate all instruments, irrespective of the manufac-
turer.
14 Product Support
If required please contact:
French subsidiary:
GMC Instruments France SAS
3, rue René Cassin
F-91349 Massy Cedex
Phone +33 1 69 20 89 49
Fax +33 1 69 20 54 92
E-mail info@gmc-instruments.fr
15 Recalibration GB
The respective measuring task and the stress to which
your measuring instrument is subjected affect the ageing of
the components and may result in deviations from the
guaranteed accuracy.