Eigenschaften
AC / AC ramp	40 - 5 350 V
Resolution / accuracy	10 V / ±1 % L
Maximum current	200 mA
Measurement of I range / accuracy	100 mA / 200 mA ±2 % L
Test voltage	100 V / 250 V / 500 V / 1 000 V
Inductance range / resolution / accuracy	15 mH / ±10 % L
Impulse test	x 0,5; x 1; x 2; x 4; x 5; x 10 (DC) IΔ;n
Isolation current resolution / accuracy	0,1 mA; -0% +(7% L + 2 mA)
Voltage and frequency of installation	190,0 - 440,0 V; 45-55 Hz
Measurement range / accuracy	40 A / ±2,5 % L
Dimensions / weight	407 x 341 x 205 mm; 16 kg

The CA 6163 installation tester from Chauvin Arnoux is a professional measuring instrument for testing the electrical safety of devices, machines and enclosures. It is particularly used for conformity testing in the context of final inspection, recurring inspections as well as maintenance and repair work. The device is designed for use in industrial electrical engineering, by electricians, maintenance companies, customer service firms and testing facilities. It enables comprehensive electrical safety tests in accordance with applicable standards and norms.

Applications

The CA 6163 is used in the manufacturing and maintenance of electrical devices and equipment, particularly for testing low-voltage enclosures and machine parks. It is suitable for product certification according to CE marking, technical training centres, and testing organisations carrying out recurring inspections. The device functions cover all relevant tests required for the safety assessment of electrical installations.

Functions and equipment in detail

The device features a touch colour display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels and a diagonal of 5 inches, which can also be operated with gloves. The multilingual user interface includes help screens with text, symbols and images to guide the user through the testing processes. Four express command buttons allow quick access to functions such as printing measurement results on a label printer, accessing help, returning to the main screen or the previous menu. Tests can be controlled via various interfaces, including START/STOP pedals, door open signal, HT pistol trigger, warning lamps, barcode scanner, RFID scanner and label printer.

Technology explained clearly

The CA 6163 offers a wide range of measurement functions, including continuity testing with 2- or 4-wire measurement, insulation testing up to 50 GΩ, testing of RCD/protective switches (Type A, AC, B, B+, F, EV) as well as measurement of loop and line impedance. The leakage current measurement is performed directly, differentially or by substitution. The touch leakage current can be measured weighted and unweighted. The testing also includes phase sequence determination, power measurement in single-phase and three-phase networks, and discharge time. The test voltages are 100 V, 250 V, 500 V and 1,000 V, with the maximum insulation measurement reaching 50 GΩ. The resistance measurement ranges from 0.4 Ω to 200 Ω, depending on the measurement method. The measurement accuracy is ±2 % of the reading (L) for many functions, with impulse testing performed using factors such as x0.5, x1, x2, x4, x5 and x10 (DC). The ramp test function enables testing of RCD switches with current values from 10 to 1,000 mA in 22 steps.

Compatibility and accessories

The device is compatible with various accessories, including Kelvin crocodile clips with 2.5 m cable, test probes (red, green, blue), crocodile clips (red, green, blue), USB cable (USB-A/USB-B), connection leads with three separate safety test leads, power cable, HV test pistols (15 m and 3 m cable), CEE adapter 16A, crocodile clips CAT IV-1000 V 15 A (red/black), test probes with 4 mm socket CAT IV/CAT III 1000 V (red/black), and a transport bag. Communication is via WLAN, USB-B and two USB-A ports. The integrated software enables transfer of test data to a PC for analysis and reporting. Firmware can be updated via a USB stick.

Mounting and installation

The CA 6163 is delivered in a yellow construction case and is designed for use in industrial environments. Power supply is via 230 VAC ±10 %. Operating temperature ranges from 0 °C to +45 °C, storage temperature from -30 °C to +60 °C. The device has a protection rating of IP 40 (open) and IP 64 (closed), as well as a mechanical protection rating of IK 08. Electrical safety complies with standards IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-2-030, IEC 61010-2-034 and IEC 61010-2-032. The device class is 300 V CAT II and 300 V CAT III, as well as 600 V CAT III. Tests are performed in accordance with standards IEC 61557-1, -2, -3, -4, -6, -7, -10, -13, -14, -16 (partially).

Advantages in operation

The CA 6163 stores up to 100,000 tests and enables automatic printing of pass/fail labels via an integrated label printer. Tests can be controlled automatically or manually, with duration set via a timer (up to 40 minutes, depending on test type) or automatic stop when the result stabilises. High-voltage testing is performed with ramp and meets the requirements of standards IEC/EN 61010-031 and IEC/EN 61180, including two-hand operation, optical indication of high voltage and automatic discharge of the test object after testing. The integrated measurement circuits simulate the impedance of the human body to enable touch current measurement according to standards. Communication via WLAN and USB facilitates data transfer and analysis.