Megger DLRO100 Manual
Megger DLRO100 Manual
User guide
Contents
Safety warnings 3
General description 5
Operating instructions 8
Lead connections 9
1 - Testing modes 10
2 - Instrument set-up 12
4 - Delete results 18
6 - Remote operation 20
7 - Asset tagging 21
Battery indicator 23
Error Indicator 24
Preventive maintenance 25
Technical specification 26
Accessories 27
Acknowledgements 27
■■ CAUTION: THE INSTRUMENT MUST BE OPERATED ONLY BY SUITABLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT PERSONS
■■ Users of this equipment and their employers are required by National Health and Safety Legislation to carry out valid
risk assessments of all electrical work so as to identify potential sources of electrical danger and risk of electrical injury.
■■ Damaged test leads must NOT be used. Test leads, connectors and mechanical guards must be in good order, clean and
with no broken or cracked insulation.
■■ Fan filters and covers giving access to internal conductive parts must be correctly fitted before use.
■■ Testing inductive circuits can be hazardous: The DLRO100 is a high power instrument, designed for testing resistive
loads. It must NOT be used to test inductive loads.
■■ The user must exercise caution when connecting to and disconnecting from the test subject.
• Always connect test leads to the instrument before attaching to test subject.
• Keep hands behind tactile barriers on probe clips and clamps when making or breaking connections.
• High current connections between the instrument and test subject must be secured against accidental detachment
and must not be disengaged whilst test current is flowing.
• High current test leads must be a minimum of 3 milliohm resistance.
• Circuit terminals must not be touched during test.
• Do not disconnect the instrument from the test subject until the test current has stopped and the TEST warning
indicator is extinguished.
• Test leads and connections may become hot during use. Exercise caution when handling.
• Disconnect from the test subject before switching the instrument OFF.
■■ DANGER! Some models can be operated by remote control. A test can be started at any time by remote control. These
additional precautions must be taken for instruments with a remote control function.
• Measurement connections must be handled only when precautions have been taken to prevent a remote control
test start.
• If the remote control link should fail, the test must be stopped manually by pressing the TEST button.
■■ If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.
■■ Fan filters are user-serviceable. Disconnect all measurement leads and switch the instrument OFF before servicing the
fan filters.
■■ There are no user-serviceable parts inside the instrument; all servicing, including fuse replacement, must be referred to
Megger approved service centres.
■■ Use only Megger approved battery pack, and follow the instructions provided with the battery
■■ Warning! This instrument contains a Lithium Ion High Energy Battery Pack and a lithium coin cell.
• Do not pierce, damage, disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices
which, if tampered with may cause the battery to generate heat, rupture or ignite.
• Never heat (or dispose of) the battery in a fire.
• Do not subject the battery to strong impact, mechanical shock or excessive heat.
• Do not expose the battery to water, salt water or other liquids, or allow the battery to get wet.
• Never short-circuit or reverse the polarity of the battery pack.
• In the event of a battery cell leaking, do not allow the released fluid to come into contact with the skin or eyes. If
contact has been made, wash the affected area with plenty of water and seek medical advice immediately.
IP54 Enclosure is dust proof and protected against Do not dispose of in the normal
water splashes waste stream.
t
Equipment protected throughout by
Double Insulation.
g Connect to earth for Voltage
measurement reference
Line Power / mains
Bluetooth®
Measurement Connection
■■ Only Megger supplied test leads designed for this instrument provide the full safety rating.
Voltage
The rated measurement connection voltage is the maximum line to earth voltage at which it is safe to connect.
CAT IV
Measurement category IV: Equipment connected between the origin of the low-voltage mains supply and the distribution panel.
CAT III
Measurement category III: Equipment connected between the distribution panel and the electrical outlets.
CAT II
Measurement category II: Equipment connected between the electrical outlets and the user’s equipment.
■■ Measurement equipment may be safely connected to circuits at the marked rating or lower. The connection rating is
that of the lowest rated component in the measurement circuit.
WEEE Directive
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol placed on Megger products is a reminder not to dispose of the product at the end of its life with
general waste.
Megger is registered in the UK as a Producer of Electrical and Electronic Equipment. The Registration No is WEE/HE0146QT.
For further information about disposal of the product consult your local Megger company or distributor or visit your local Megger
website.
The new Megger DLRO100 range of Low Resistance Ohmmeters provide high accuracy with noise immunity, are robust yet light and
portable.
Key features
■■ CAT IV 600 VAC / 500 VDC up to 2000 m on all test terminals for safe operation
■■ CAT IV 300 V up to 4000 m
■■ Lightweight 100 A battery powered unit for portability – 7.9 Kg (17 lbs)
■■ Li-ion battery for high power and fast charge - works from an AC supply if the battery is fully discharged
■■ High noise immunity for stable readings
■■ Smooth DC Output for circuit breaker testing
■■ IP54 (lid open) for protection against ingress during operation (IP65 lid closed)
■■ Adjustable 10 - 100 A output, 4 terminal measurement for flexibility
■■ Adjustable current ramp rates and test duration for flexibility
■■ Battery capacity - 200 single tests or up to 2x 10 minutes continuous 100 A output for extended use
■■ Mains only units for manufacturing and production applications where AC is always available
■■ Ultra tough outer case construction designed for use in demanding environments with a flame retardant UL94 V0 inner
case for safety
■■ DualGround™ - Using the optional DC clamp enables circuit breaker testing with ground protection in place (100X &
100H variants) for safety
■■ Large, clear LCD for all light conditions
■■ Time and Date stamped memory for recording of results (220 readings)
■■ Range and test mode rotary switches for simplicity of operation
■■ Memory Storage and USB download capability (100X & 100H variants) for effective results management
■■ Remote Operation - Control the instrument remotely via a PC or laptop (100H variants) for added safety
■■ Smart device support - Running a Power DB app on Windows 8 tablet or smart phone to populate unique asset ID’s
(100H variants) for efficient asset management
■■ Two year warranty - second year conditional on free product registration
This product and its accessories are covered by EU design registrations 002349134-0001 and 002349134-0002.
This product and its accessories are the subject of patents pending.
1. Current terminals
– C1 - C2
C1
2. C1 - C2 LED
indicates continuity
on the C terminals
MAX
1
DLRO100
600 V
3. P1 - P2 LED
C2 indicates continuity
14 2
C1 - - C2 on the P terminals
P1 - - P2 3
13 P1 4. Potential terminal
MAX
4 - P1 - P2
600 V
P2
12
MAX
5. Measurement earth
terminal
600 V
MAN AUTO
10A
5
MAX
OK TEST
Ω
50A
6. DualGround™ terminal
600 V
6 100X and 100H only
100A
CAT IV
600 V
7. Save button
100X and 100H only
16
47-63 Hz
500 VA
13. Display
17
C1
MAX
DLRO100
CAT IV
600 V 90-264 V N131 7
600 V
47-63 Hz
IP 54 500 VA
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C1 - - C2
P1 - - P2 P1
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600 V
P2
MAX
600 V
MAN AUTO
10A
MAX
OK TEST 50A
600 V
100A
CAT IV
600 V
Initial instructions
■■ Remove instrument, power lead and pouch from the packing box.
■■ Open the lid noting position of the IEC 60320 power inlet and USB device port on the left panel.
Test terminals are located to the right of the front panel.
■■ Read the safety warnings.
■■ A quick reference is provided in the instrument lid.
■■ Keep the original packaging for re-use.
Functional verification
Simply turning on the instrument at the test mode switch will initiate a start-up process and the display will respond. The initialisation
screen (right) shows the firmware version.
Calibration
The DLRO100 is supplied with a calibration certificate.
An ISO17025 (UKAS) Calibration Certificate is available if ordered with the instrument.
Storage
Instruments should be stored within its temperature and humidity specifications.
General operation
The DLRO100E, 100X and 100H are primarily controlled by two rotary switches and a TEST button used to start and stop a test (see
section entitled, “Instrument control and indicators”).
MAN AUTO
MAN AUTO
Manual 100A
Auto Continuous
100A
10A 50A 100A A custom test selection, 10 A, 50 A and 100 A pre-set test currents.
Save button
(100X and 100H only)
C1
MAX
C2
C1 - - C2
Navigate via Directional and
P1 - - P2 P1 OK an OK buttons
MAX
600 V
P2
MAX
10A
10A a test.
MAX
Ω
Ω
OK TEST 50A
50A
TEST
600 V
100A
100A
CAT IV
600 V
OK TEST 50A
100A
P1 P2
C1 C2
10A 10A
Ω Ω
50A
TEST 50A
100A 100A
1.3 User configured Manual and Auto test - Initial 1.4 User configured Manual and Auto test - Progress
10A
10A
Ω
Ω
50A
TEST 50A
100A
100A
Press test button to start a custom test. Active custom test screen.
To configure test setting for user configured test, date and time
for saved results - refer to Instrument set-up section 2.6
Continuous test
1.5 Preset test 100/50/10A - Initial 1.6 Preset test 100/50/10A - Progress
10A 10A
Ω Ω
50A 50A
100A 100A
Press test button to start a continuous test. Active continuous test screen.
MAN AUTO
MAN AUTO
10A
10A
Ω
Ω
50A
50A
100A
100A
Press test button to start a custom continuous test. Active continuous test screen.
To configure test setting for user configured test, date and time
for saved results - refer to Instrument set-up section 2.6
End of Test
Test aborted
Aborted test - A number of conditions can cause an abort. This User stopped test by pressing the test button.
example shows a bad connection.
MAN AUTO
MAN AUTO
Instrument switched off, mains connected and battery charging. Successful initialisation.
Fans will be running.
User settings
10A 10A
Ω Ω
50A 50A
100A 100A
OK OK
Maximum current adjusted between 10 A and 100 A with UP Test duration is adjusted with UP and DOWN arrows. Minutes and
and DOWN arrows. Select OK to accept and progress to set test seconds are selected with LEFT and RIGHT arrows. Select OK to
duration. accept.
For test durations of greater than 10 minutes the current setting For currents of above 59A the test duration is limited to a .
is limited to a maximum of 59A maximum of 10 minutes.
10A
Ω
50A
100A
OK
10A 10A
Ω Ω
50A 50A
100A 100A
OK OK
Change format with LEFT and RIGHT arrows. Adjust date by Adjust day with UP and DOWN arrows. Navigate using LEFT and
selecting DOWN arrow or select OK to accept. RIGHT arrows or select OK to accept.
10A
10A
Ω
Ω 50A
50A
100A
100A
OK OK
Adjust month with UP and DOWN arrows. Navigate using LEFT Adjust year with UP and DOWN arrows. Navigate using LEFT and
and RIGHT arrows or select OK to accept. RIGHT arrows or select OK to accept.
10A 10A
Ω Ω
50A 50A
100A 100A
OK OK
Adjust time by selecting DOWN arrow or select OK to accept. Adjust hours with UP and DOWN arrows. Navigate using LEFT
and RIGHT arrows or select OK to accept.
10A
Ω
50A
100A
OK
10A
10A
Ω
Ω
50A
50A
100A
100A
OK
Press and hold OK for 3 seconds to begin pairing, or press OK to Pair instrument from PC/Smart Device. Enter PIN 1234 on PC.
skip.
2.15 Bluetooth®—Paired
10A
Ω
50A
100A
OK
10A
Ω
50A
100A
OK
10A
Ω
50A
100A
OK
Adjust Gain with UP and DOWN arrows between 0.1 mV/A and 20.00 mV/A.
Navigate using LEFT and RIGHT arrows or select OK to accept.
NOTE: The clamp must be zeroed before measurements start for accurate readings. The clamp current measurement is not displayed
on the instrument.
Buzzer settings
10A
10A
Ω
Ω 50A
50A
100A
100A
OK
OK
Press Up and Down arrows to adjust setting ON to OFF. Press Up and Down arrows to adjust setting OFF to ON.
Select OK to set and proceed. Select OK to set and proceed.
NOTE: When in settings, user can exit by moving the Range rotary switch away from the setting position (Spanner icon)
10A 10A
Ω Ω
50A 50A
100A 100A
OK
10A
Ω
50A
100A
OK
Press ‘Ok’ to proceed. Reapply the AC. Menu automatically proceeds to the next item with
battery symbol animated showing charge cycle.
10A
Ω
50A
100A
10A
Ω
50A
100A
3.4 Auto Save — Auto and continuous 3.5 Auto test progress screen with auto save
10A
10A
Ω
Ω
50A
50A
100A
100A
10A
Ω
50A
100A
10A 10A
Ω Ω
50A 50A
100A 100A
OK OK
10A
Ω
50A
100A
OK
10A 10A
Ω Ω
50A 50A
100A 100A
OK
Select LEFT or RIGHT arrows to toggle dnL and dnL ALL. The countdown counter will show number of records being
Press OK to download all results. downloaded.
OK OK
Scroll up and down through results with Slot Number. Press OK Press OK to drill into result. Press OK to go back to previous
to display results. screen showing Slot Numbers.
Flash between Date & Time, Voltage & Current
NOTE: Display DMY/MDY
6.1 PC position
10A
Ω
50A
10A
100A
Ω
50A
100A
Moving the rotary switch to the PC position will show Remote control of DLRO100 is possible on 100H models only and
the download screen. Test switch can be MAN, AUTO or is over USB but not with a Tablet or Smart phone. (PC/Laptop
CONTINUOUS. only.)
Remote control mode is activated with the Range switch.
10A
Ω
50A
100A
10A
Ω
50A
100A
10A 10A
Ω Ω
50A 50A
100A 100A
Moving the rotary switch to the PC position will show Instrument ready to receive tag data
the download screen. Test switch can be MAN, AUTO or
CONTINUOUS. For Bluetooth® pair as defined before here.
10A
Ω
50A
100A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1. Delete
2. Download / Remote operation
3. Retrieve results
4. Settings
5. Save
6. DualGround™ Clamp
7. USB
8. Bluetooth®
9. Noise
10. Temperature
11. Mains
12. Battery
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1. Exception
2. Tick
3. Cross
10 4. C – current
5. D:M:Y:M:D:H:M:S – Date and Time
6. A – Amps
7. P – Potential – voltage measurement
8. mV – milliVolts
9. µV – microVolts
10. Hazard warning
1 4 1 2 3 4
3 5
1. Greater than 4. mW MilliOhms 1. Im – maximum 3. Constant current
2. Minus/dash 5. µW MicroOhms current duration
3. Less than 2. Ramp Up duration 4. Ramp Down
duration
The battery symbol on the LCD display contains 8 segments. The battery is monitored continuously when the instrument is turned on.
The charge remaining in the battery is indicated by segments as follows:
When mains power is present the indicator shows the battery is being
charged by animating the segments of the bar graph.
A flashing battery icon, showing the current charge level, indicates that the battery is prevented from charging due to the temperature
being out of the allowable charge temperature range, 0 ºC to 40 ºC, or that the battery has failed.
Error indicators
A lit red LED above the test button, when the instrument is not conducting a test, indicates a fault. Do NOT use the instrument if this
happens. Do not attempt to repair the instrument. See Repair and Warranty section for details.
If the internal temperature of the instrument exceeds a safe level, the test will be aborted and indicated on the screen. The
temperature must drop before testing can be continued.
Routine inspection
Look for any cracks or other damage to the enclosure; missing ports, etc.
Cleaning
Disconnect the instrument and wipe it with a clean cloth slightly damped with water or Isopropyl alcohol (IPA). Care should be taken
near the terminals, IEC power and USB sockets.
Leads
Leads are silicone insulated and perform well in all weather conditions. Always keep the leads in a suitable lead bag during storage
and transportation.
Regular inspection of leads is recommended to ensure they are not damaged in any way. Damaged leads could affect resistance
readings and are a safety hazard.
Battery care
The battery should be charged at a minimum of 3 month intervals. This is to prevent deep discharge.
Never attempt to charge the battery below 0 °C or above +40 °C ambient. The battery is charged by connecting line power at the
instrument IEC power socket.
Store the instrument in a cool, dry location to improve battery life. Storage temperatures below freezing should be avoided.
They can be safely removed by an Authorised Service Centre. Do not attempt to remove the batteries from this unit.
Battery disposal
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol placed on the batteries is a reminder not to dispose of them with general waste at the end of
their life.
This product contains lithium ion batteries and a coin cell.
They are located inside the instrument.
The Lithium ion coin cell can be safely removed by an Authorised Service Centre. Do not attempt to remove the coin cell from this
unit.
Spent Lithium ion and a coin cell batteries are classified as Industrial Batteries. For disposal in the UK contact Megger Instruments Ltd
For disposal of batteries in other parts of the EU contact your local Megger company or distributor.
Megger is registered in the UK as a producer of batteries.
The Registration number is BPRN00142
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Actual test current may be limited by maximum output voltage
* k = ±4σ
Internal memory n n n n
DualGround™ n* n* n* n*
Smart device n n
Bluetooth® n n
Remote control n n
Accessories
Description Order Code
Optional Accessories
DLRO100 CAT IV 600V Lead Set (5m) 1004-448
DLRO100 CAT IV 600V Lead Set (10m) 1004-449
DLRO100 CAT IV 600V Lead Set (15m) 1004-450
DLRO100 Terminal adaptors (x2) 1005-555
DLRO100 CAT IV 600 V Kelvin Lead Set (5m) 1005-634
DLRO100 CAT IV 600 V Kelvin Lead Set (10m) 1005-635
DLRO100 CAT IV 600 V Kelvin Lead Set (15m) 1005-636
DLRO100 DC Clamp (MCPD 100L) 1005-622
DLRO100 UKAS Calibration Certificate 1005-888
DLRO100 Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1005-973
Acknowledgments
The DLRO100:
If the protection of an instrument has been impaired it should not be used, but sent for repair by suitably trained and qualified
personnel. The protection is likely to be impaired if, for example, the instrument shows visible damage, fails to perform the intended
measurements, has been subjected to prolonged storage under unfavourable conditions, or has been exposed to severe transport
stresses.
New instruments are covered by a two year warranty from the date of purchase by the user, the second year being conditional on
the free registration of the product on www.megger.com. You will need to log in, or first register and then login to register your
product. The second year warranty covers faults, but not recalibration of the instrument which is only warranted for one year. Any
unauthorised prior repair or adjustment will automatically invalidate the warranty.
These products contain no user repairable parts and if defective should be returned to your supplier in original packaging or packed
so that it is protected from damage during transit. Damage in transit is not covered by this warranty and replacement/repair is
chargeable.
Megger warrants this instrument to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, where the equipment is used for its proper
purpose. The warranty is limited to making good this instrument (which shall be returned intact, carriage paid, and on examination
shall disclose to their satisfaction to have been defective as claimed). Any unauthorised prior repair or adjustment will invalidate the
warranty. Misuse of the instrument, from connection to excessive voltages, fitting incorrect fuses, or by other misuse is excluded from
the warranty. The instrument calibration is warranted for one year.
This Warranty does not affect your statutory rights under any applicable law in force, or your contractual rights arising from a sale and
purchase contract for the product. You may assert your rights at your sole discretion
For service requirements for Megger Instruments contact Megger or your local distributor or authorised repair centre.
Megger operates fully traceable calibration and repair facilities, ensuring your instrument continues to provide the high standard
of performance and workmanship you expect. These facilities are complemented by a worldwide network of approved repair and
calibration companies to offer excellent in-service care for your Megger products.
See the back of this user guide for Megger contact details.
Details of your Authorised Service Centre is available by contacting [email protected] and giving details of your location.
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