TR DMO200 Manual v4 User Guide
TR DMO200 Manual v4 User Guide
TR DMO200 Manual v4 User Guide
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GENERAL SAFETY STATEMENT
WARNING
The following safety precautions should be reviewed to avoid injury to the user and damage to the
product (and other products connected to it). To avoid potential hazards only use this product as
specified.
Only suitably qualified personnel should use this equipment. Servicing of this product
should only be carried out by suitably qualified service personnel.
Do not connect and disconnect leads whilst outputs are switched on. Breaking the output circuit
with current flowing may cause arcing.
Ensure that the product is grounded. To avoid electric shock it is essential that the grounding
conductor is connected to the earth ground. An additional earth terminal is provided on the unit that
must be connected to a local earth. Ensure that the unit is properly grounded before making any
connections to inputs or outputs.
Terminal ratings must be observed to prevent fire hazards and risk of injury to the operator. Consult
the product manual for ratings information before making connections to any terminal.
It is ESSENTIAL to consult the product manual for rating information before making any connection
to a terminal or terminal group marked with a warning triangle.
Only use fuses of a type and rating specified for this product.
Do not operate the unit out of its case or with any covers or panels removed.
Do not operate the product if any damage is suspected. Refer the unit to qualified service
personnel to be checked.
The DMO200 has a high dc output current (up to 200A), and therefore generates large magnetic fields
around the output leads. Care must be taken in siting the unit next to items sensitive to magnetic fields
(such as computer monitors and other sensitive equipment).
Warnings from cardiac pacemaker manufacturers state that strong magnetic fields may affect operation.
Any high current unit such as the DMO200 should therefore not be operated by, or in the vicinity of
persons fitted with cardiac pacemakers or any other electronic or electrical medical implants.
If any further queries occur regarding the usage and maintenance of the
equipment detailed in this manual, please refer these to the supplier of the
equipment in the first case or to the manufacturer, T & R Test Equipment
Limited.
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SAFETY TERMS AND SYMBOLS
Mains off
Mains on
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CONTENTS
1. DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT 7
1.1.2 Display 10
1.3 Installation 13
1.3.1 Environment 13
2. OPERATION 15
2.2 Connections 16
2.3.2 Switching on 17
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2.6 DMO200 limit functions 21
2.6.2 Operation 22
2.7.3 Operation 27
3. MAINTENANCE 29
4. ACCESSORIES 30
6. REVISION 35
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1. DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT
The DMO200 is a high current micro-ohmmeter designed for the measurement of very low
resistances. Resistances down to 0.1 can be measured at 200A and up to 5 at 1A. The
DMO200 has pre-settable output current and electronic current control. Resistance is
measured using the four wire method to remove the effect of the lead resistances. Current is
injected using a pair of high current leads and the voltage drop across the resistance to be
measured is picked up with sense connections. In addition, an optional current clamp may be
connected to monitor any current lost to parallel connection paths (such as the earth current
when testing large circuit breakers with safety earths connected to both sides of the breaker).
The unit has data storage facilities using a USB memory key, and comments can be entered
to be stored with the results using a USB keyboard.
The unit has an easy to read liquid crystal display that shows all values (A, V and ) and
programmable buttons to store 3 custom test currents (set to 50A, 100A and 200A by default).
The DMO200 must only be used on ‘dead’ systems (i.e. no externally supplied voltages are
present on the test object. Do not connect the DMO200 to a live system. Always check that
the device under test is isolated and earthed on at least one side before making any
connections.
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1.1 Connections, controls & display
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A Earth terminal Extra safety earth to connect to local earth in substation
environments. Use supplied green/yellow earth lead to
connect to local earth.
B USB sockets Upper USB socket for connection of USB memory key.
Lower USB socket for connection of keyboard or printer.
C Test current select buttons Store 3 commonly used test currents. Set to 50A, 100A and
200A by default.
G Comment/menu button When the output is off, press briefly to change the comment
to be stored with the next result. Hold for two seconds to
enter menu mode.
M Current clamp connector Input sockets for optional current clamp for testing with both
sides of test object earthed.
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1.1.2 Display
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j h
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Figure 1.2 Display
d Set test current Turn the adjust knob to set a different test current. The target
display current is shown on this line. The current can be selected with the
output on or off.
e User comment line This line displays the current comment that will be stored to the
memory key with the next result. To change the comment, press
the comment/menu button briefly when the output is switched off.
Edit the comment using the USB keyboard.
f Resistance reading Calculated resistance reading from A & mV. The background of
the reading is yellow when the current is being set by the unit, and
turns green when the resistance value is valid.
h Output off indicator Green background – output is off. Press the button below to
switch the output off.
i Do not disconnect The unit shows “do not disconnect” and a yellow warning triangle
indicator when there is current flowing in the output circuit. Do not break
the output circuit when this indicator is showing.
j Output on indicator Red background – output is on. Press the button below this label
to switch the output on.
k Output current Actual output current to load. This displays the measured current
being delivered to the load.
If the current clamp is in use, this may be less than the test
current – see section 2.7 for details.
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1.1.3 Warning messages
High resistance trip The resistance in the high current circuit is higher than the maximum for the
set test current. Maximum resistances for different test currents are shown
below (these include the resistance of the high current leads):
Current trip The load current is higher than 200A. If this message appears, re-try the
test. If the message re-appears, select a lower test current.
Low resistance trip The resistance between the high current terminals is too low, and the unit
cannot set the current. This will only occur if the output leads have a
resistance less than a pair of 1m 35mm2 leads.
Temperature trip The unit will trip on over temperature if the internal temperature exceeds
75ºC. The over-temperature trip will reset when the internal temperature
drops to 55 ºC. The fans will continue to run while the unit cools.
Reversed mV trip If the mV input is connected with the wrong polarity the unit will trip.
Reverse the sense leads and re-start the test.
Reversed probe The output will trip if the optional current probe is connected in reverse (or
input the current is flowing in the wrong direction through the clamp).
Probe current trip The unit will trip if excessive current is detected in the probe circuit.
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The current displayed on the unit in operating mode has a resolution of 0.1A. The current
metered internally to calculate the resistance is measured to a much higher resolution.
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Current (A)
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0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000
Sense mV
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1.3 Installation
1.3.1 Environment
The DMO200 is designed for use in indoor industrial and electrical substation environments.
Maximum altitude: 2000m
Temperature: 0°C to 45°C operating
-20°C to 60°C storage
Relative humidity: 90% non-condensing
Protection rating: IP40 lid closed
IP30 in use
Location Protection
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2. OPERATION
Test object
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Current
source I
DMO200
The positioning of the high current injection leads is therefore not critical provided the full
current flows through the test sample. The exact connection point of the sense leads can
affect the reading, and these connection points should be chosen carefully to only include the
resistance to be measured.
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2.2 Connections
Always ensure that power to the test object is switched OFF, and that the object under test is
isolated from the supply before making any connections. One side of the object should always
be grounded for safety. The DMO200 is also capable of accurate resistance measurements
with both sides of the object grounded when the optional current clamp is used (see section
2.7).
It is important to ensure that the high current leads are securely connected to the test object,
and that they cannot slip off during testing. The leads should NEVER be disconnected whilst
the output is on and current is flowing.
The exact point of connection of the high current leads to the test object is not usually critical,
as long as the full test current flows through the resistance to be measured. The positioning of
the sense connections on the test object is very important, and connecting these in the wrong
place will result in errors in the resistance readings.
The sense voltage connections should always be positioned within the current injection path
as shown below. Erroneous readings will result if the sense leads are connected outside of
the current injection path.
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2.3 Method of operation
2.3.2 Switching on
When power to the unit is switched on, the DMO displays a start-up message identifying the
unit and software version. The unit will then show the standard operating screen with the off
indicator highlighted.
A B C M
D E
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Press the on button to switch the output on (button D above). The unit will set the output
current to the preset test current. When the current has stabilised, the unit will calculate the
resistance of the test object. The background of the measurements changes from yellow to
green to indicate that the resistance shown is valid.
When a valid reading has been obtained, switch the output off using button E. The reading
from the test will be held on the display.
The current can be changed with the output of the unit on or off – either select a different pre-
set current or use the adjust knob.
The current reading will be written to the USB memory key (if present) when the output is
switched off.
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2.4 Data storage
The DMO200 stores the displayed results to the USB memory key every time the output is
switched off. A comment can be entered using the supplied keyboard to store with each result.
The results are stored to a CSV (Comma Separated Value) file that can be opened by any
spreadsheet program.
The unit type (DMO200), software version and unit serial number are stored in a header line in
the file.
The following data is stored in the file for each reading:
Date
Time
Output current
Sense voltage
Resistance reading
Comment
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2.4.1 Entering a comment
To enter a comment to be stored with results the keyboard must be connected to the lower
USB socket. Comments can only be edited with the output off (with the output on the
COMMENT/MENU button stores an extra result).
With the output switched off, press the COMMENT/MENU button. When editing is completed,
press enter on the keyboard or press the OK button on the DMO200.
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2.6 DMO200 limit functions
The DMO200 may be programmed with a pre-set test current, upper and lower pass limits for
resistance and length of test for production line applications. Up to three different tests may be
programmed which are assigned to the three programmable buttons above the display. When
limit mode is enabled the buttons select limit tests rather than preset currents.
When a limit mode test is selected the following occurs the output is switched on:
At the end of the test time the resistance is compared against the limits and the output
switches off.
The screen shows a pass/fail indication (green for pass, red for fail).
Press Next-> to
move down the list.
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Press Next-> and set the upper and lower limit values for the resistance and then the test time.
The output is held on for the selected test time after the current has stabilised before the
reading is finalised and a pass/fail indication is given.
Lock to Pass/Fail has no function in the current version of the software. To set up additional
limit tests, press Next-> again when “Lock to pass/fail” is selected to move to the setup for test
2. Buttons are only shown on the opening screen for limit tests that are enabled. To disable
limit mode, disable all three limit mode tests.
Press OK to accept the limit settings. The unit will give a prompt of “Save Changes?” – press
OK to continue and save the changes.
Press COMMENT/MENU to return to the main operating screen. The standard
operating screen will now be replaced with the limit mode operating screen.
2.6.2 Operation
Press the ON button to start the test. When the current has been set and the pre-set time has
elapsed a pass/fail indication will be shown.
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2.7 Current clamp for operation with both sides grounded
The DMO200 may be used with an optional DC current clamp to accurately measure
resistances where there is an alternative current path in parallel with the main current path
(e.g. testing circuit breaker contact resistances with both sides of the circuit breaker earthed).
A suitable current clamp is available from T&R Test Equipment, part number A224-0001. This
is a 100/1000Adc probe with and output of 10mV/A for 100V and 1mV/A for 1000A.
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Figure 2.12 Correction of inaccuracy with current clamp
With the current clamp installed and enabled, the DMO200 measures the current in the earth
loop (9.4A) using the current clamp, and now calculates the test current as 200-9.4A=190.6A,
giving a resistance of 7.625mV/190.6A=40.0µΩ.
1. Jaws
2. DC current direction arrow
3. Finger barrier
4. Battery cover
5. Battery cover screw
6. Jaw trigger
7. ON/OFF and range switch
8. Auto zero button
9. LED
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The probe should be set to the 100A range for use with the DMO200.
To use the probe, select the range required and press the zero button (whilst keeping the probe
away from any current-carrying cables). The LED will show green when the probe is switched on. If
the battery is low the LED will flash green. Refer to the manual supplied with the probe for details
on changing the battery.
The probe will automatically switch off after 10 minutes. To stop the probe switching off
automatically, hold down the zero button whilst switching on the probe. The LED will show red to
indicate that the auto power-off feature has been disabled.
Always ensure that the jaws are properly closed around the current-carrying conductor. The
maximum conductor size is 32mm.
Connect the probe to the current probe socket on the front of the unit. The ground side of the
probe must connect to the blue terminal.
Connect the high current output leads to the unit, and connect the large clips together to make a
loop. Ensure that the connection is secure – the unit will pass 60A (for a 10mV/A probe) or 100A
(for a 1mV/A probe) through the loop.
Hold down the zero button on the probe and switch the probe to the 100A range (holding the zero
button down whilst switching on the probe disables the auto power-off feature of the probe).
Release the ZERO button and then press it again briefly to zero the offset of the probe. Clip the
probe on the loop, ensuring that the current passes through the clamp window in the direction
marked on the clamp.
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Figure 2.15 menus for probe setup
Enter the menu by holding the COMMENT/MENU key down for two seconds. Select the Probe Menu
and then press “Probe Setup”. Check that the connections are correct and secure, and then press
OK.
The unit will switch on and cycle the current a number of times between zero and 100A to calibrate
the probe to the unit. When the readings are consistent, the unit switches the output off and
displays “Setup complete”. If the unit stops and displays “Reversed probe”, re-check the polarity of
the output of the probe and the direction of the current through the probe. Also check that the
probe has not switched off – the probe power automatically switches off after 10 minutes unless
the ZERO button is held down whilst switching the probe on.
The probe setup needs to be repeated if a different probe is used with the unit or if the range is
changed on the probe. It should also be repeated at intervals not exceeding one year.
Ensure that the probe is switched to the range on which it was set up. If the
probe was set up on the 100A range, it can ONLY be used on the 100A range
CAUTION unless it is set up again on the 1000A range (and vice versa).
2.7.3 Operation
Clip the probe around the conductor forming the alternative current path (one of the earth
leads in the case of a circuit breaker with both sides grounded). Ensure that the current flows
through the clamp is in the direction of the arrow marked on the clamp.
Make sure that the probe is enabled (probe symbol to left of current on display) and switched
on. Set the required test current and switch on the output of the DMO200. The current
displayed will be less than the pre-set test current because the current is split between the
current through the resistance to be measured and the alternative current path being
monitored by the current probe. The current shown is the output current less the current
measured by the current probe (this is the current used to calculate the resistance). If it is
necessary to set the test current through the resistance to be measured to a specific test value
this can be achieved by increasing the current manually using the ADJUST knob.
For example, if a test current of 100A is set to test a circuit breaker where 10A flows through
the earth connections, the actual current through the breaker is 90A (which is shown on the
display). Manually increase the test current to 110A using the ADJUST knob to bring the
current displayed up to 100A. The combined current of the current through the test object and
alternative current path cannot exceed 200A.
Note: If the unit stops and gives a “reversed probe input message” whilst setting the current,
check the current polarity and check that the probe is switched on.
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3. MAINTENANCE
There are no user-maintainable parts in the DMO200. Contact your nearest T&R Test
Equipment distributor for servicing.
Hazardous voltages are present inside the DMO200. The unit must only be
opened and serviced by suitably competent repair facilities.
Before removing the unit from its case, ensure that the mains supply lead is
WARNING
disconnected from the unit.
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4. ACCESSORIES
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4.2 Optional accessories
me without prior notification. Please check that you have the most recent data on the product.
15-16 Woodbridge Meadows, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1BJ, UK
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www.trtest.com DMO200 Flyer Rev 0 10/05/10
5. OVERALL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
Resistance accuracy
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6. REVISION
Issue/Date: 4
Date: 24/06/13
Modified by: T Clark
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Drawings Required
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