MS5908C

Circuit Analyzer
User’s Manual

TEST
L-N mA
E VA
L-E N [] [] L ms
N-E Hz%
Peak 5A 8 A 10 A HOLD
Z-L AC ms
Z-N
Z-E VA
ASCC Ω%
V Vd Z RCD GFCI

MS5908C
General Instructions
This circuit analyzer is a special test device
Warning
designed for AC low-voltage distribution line quick Do not use this instrument without reading,
fault location. With simple operation, accurate understanding and following the instructions
measurement and other features, it can detect in this manual. Read and follow them carefully,
multiple problems on a line, such as causing to as well as all warnings and instructions marked
electric shock, electrical fire, abnormal operation on the instrument!
of equipment, etc. To prevent damages to the instrument, it should
not be used for measuring the output of UPS
Functions:
equipment, nor for measuring adjustable light
• TRMS measuring AC voltage and square wave generator!
• Artificial load 5A, 8A, 10A measuring line drop For measurement accurency during repeated
• Measuring phase voltage, neutral line (zero line) usage, allow at least 30 seconds between two
voltage to earth, peak voltage, frequency consecutive measurements to facilitate
• Measuring phase (live line), neutral line (zero line), equipment cooling when measuring voltage
earth line conductor impedance drop and cable impedance.
• Identifying 3-wire socket connection mode (zero To ensure accurate measurement data, please
for left and live for right, having earth line or not) check whether there is important load or heavy
• Test the reliability of residual current device (RCD) load in the line before testing. Turn off the heavy
and response action time load, if necessary, then retest.
• Test the reliability of GFCI action and response
action time
• Backlight function and data hold function

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Menu Operation Press “ ”
The main test items of the analyser are located on
the bottom of display, including five test items, Press “ ” Press “ ”
namely: voltage (V), voltage drop (Vd),
impedance (Z), RCD and GFCI. Press the main test
item selection key “ ” to select relevant test item. L-N N-E Peak
Press “FUNC” Press “FUNC” Press “FUNC” Press “FUNC”
Press “ ” Press “ ”

V Vd Z RCD GFCI Press “ ”

Press “FUNC”
Voltage (V d): real time display of cable connection
Voltage (V): real time display of TRMS of phase status and display the voltage drop of current load
voltage, wiring status and frequency. This test item and measurement results of phase voltage drop
includes 3 submenus, namely phase voltage (L_N) TRMS. This test item includes 3 submenus, namely
TRMS, voltage to earth of neutral line (zero line) load with 5A, 8A and 10A. Press Up “ ”or Down
(N_E) TRMS, peak voltage (Peak). Press Up “ ” “ ” selection key on the sub test item to enter the
or Down“ ” selection key on the sub test item to relevant test item.
enter the relevant test item. One analog load can be added to live line (phase
line) and zero line (neutral line) for the analyser
to measure the voltage drop, and then calculate the
voltage drop of 5A, 8A and 10A load separately.
Under the appropriate test function, press the test
key “ ” to test.

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Wiring test
Notes: The analyzer can't detect
N L 1. Circuit voltage, i.e. the voltage between two live
E lines;
2. Combined fault;
3. Reverse connection of earth line and neutral line.
The wiring test result will be shown immediately Voltage measurement
after the analyzer is plugged to the socket under
The normal measured value of phase voltage is
test. The analyzer can identify the following wiring
220V±10%, 50Hz. The peak voltage of sine-wave
conditions and display the test result on the screen.
alternating current is 1.414 times to the effective
Wiring Screen display value of phase voltage. The voltage to earth of
Caption neutral line shall be less than 2V. In the single-phase
condition L E N
circuit, if the “voltage to earth of zero line” is high,
Normal
it indicates that the leakage current in zero line or
No ground earth line is high. In the three-phase circuit with
wire is found Off
neutral line, a high “voltage to earth of zero line”
The live/zero On indicates that the three-phase load is imbalanced
line is
or the neutral line is affected by harmonic
connected Flashing interference. Excessive voltage (voltage to earth
inversely.
of zero line) will result in running deviation or
Other
interruption.
conditions

Where any wiring abnormality is found, the

analyzer can only complete partial measurement.
Where there is no earth line, the analyzer can only
measure the phase voltage and voltage drop.

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Voltage drop (V d) measurement If the voltage drop exceeds 5%, and during the
Dummy load shall be used in the circuit to measurement made near the switchboard, the
measure the load phase voltage and then calculate reading drops constantly and no obvious change
the voltage drop. The voltage drop and load phase is found between the two sockets, it indicates that
voltage will be displayed when the load reaches the lead wire diameter is too small compared with
5A, 8A and 10A. the transmission distance, the transmission
In terms of qualified circuit, when measurement distance is too long or the circuit is overloaded.
is made in the most remote socket from the Under such circumstances, check the cable to see
switchboard, the voltage drop shall be less than 5%. if the lead wire diameter complies with the required
During the measurement of the remaining sockets standard, and measure the lead wire current to see
of the same area, the farthest socket from the if it is overloaded.
switchboard shall be measured first and then other If the voltage drop exceeds 5% and there is an
measurements shall be made from the distant to obvious change of voltage drop reading between
the near. The reading of the voltage drop shall be the two sockets, it indicates that a high impedance
shown on the downward trend. point exists between the two sockets. Usually,
If the voltage drop exceeds 5% and no obvious problems are found at the contact, such as poor
drop of reading is found during the measurement connection, loose connector, or socket problem.
made near the switchboard, it indicates that the
first connection point goes wrong. In this case,
perform a visual inspection of the wire connection
among the first connection point, equipment and
switchboard and the connection of breaker
(air-break switch). Usually, a high impedance point
generates heat. To locate this problem, infrared
radiation thermometer can be used. In addition, we
can directly measure the voltage on both sides of
the breaker (air-break switch) to locate the point of
failure.

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 Fault localization and trouble shooting Residual current device (RCD) test
Normal Fault Trouble During the RCD test, the analyzer will generate a
Measurement Possible
measurement measurement shooting
Item cause low current between live line and earth line by
result result
No. 14 line
The circuit
Redistribute means of a fixed resistance, which will affect the
(2.0mm 2 ) the
<0.15Ω/m
is overloaded.
circuit load. current balance between live line and zero line.
The wire Check the According to UL, this current trigger shall be less
diameter is wire diameter than 30mA. The RCD shall response to the current
Conductor No. 12 line too small
The and
impedance (3.3mm2 ) for the power imbalance by cutting off the power. The analyzer
rearrange
for <0.1Ω/m impedance transmission the wire
live line is length. accordingly.
will display the value of the current triggered (mA)
and too high and response time (ms).
zero line High Locate the
impedance high The word “TEST” will be displayed when the button
No. 10 line impedance
point exists in
(5.2mm 2 )
the circuit and repair
“ ” is pressed, which means the test is in the
<0.03Ω/m
or or replace process. RCD shall be triggered within the specified
switchboard. the parts
index to cut off the power of the circuit under test.
The wire Check
For diameter is the wire
If the RCD fails to be triggered, the analyzer will
personnel too small diameter and stop testing automatically after 6.5 seconds.
safety for the power rearrange
<1Ω The transmission the wire Analysis on RCD shall be made according to the
Conductor
impedance length. accordingly. test result to see if it goes wrong, is installed
impedance
for is High Locate properly or protects the circuit effectively.
earth line For too high impedance the high
impedance
equipment
safety
point exists
in the circuit and repair Notes:
<0.25Ω or or replace
switchboard. the parts
1. Check the circuit to see if there is heavy load over
the circuit before testing and, if necessary, turn
off the load to avoid wrong test result.
2. Earth connection is required when the RCD is
tested in the 2-wire system (without earth line). .

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Maintenance
Battery installation and replacement:
1) The analyzer is powered by six AAA batteries.
2) Cut off the power and pull out the test line.
3) Unscrew the battery compartment and open the cover.
4) Replace the batteries.
5) Ensure the batteries are installed properly
(Do not mismatch polarity)
6) Put back the cover and tighten the screws.

Cleaning:
Use soft cloth and neutral cleanser to clean the housing.
Use of abrasive or organic solvent is not allowed.

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