NIM 1000

Impedance meter: Performs preventive

testing and exposes hidden flaws

„ Measures the grid impedance of the phase and

neutral conductor up to the 10th harmonic
„ Triggers load-sensitive and neutral faults
„ Performs multi-phase measurements and
switches automatically between the test points
„ Highly accurate and simple to operate
„ High test current up to 1000A

DESCRIPTION

With up to 1kA test current, the NIM 1000 measures loop To find out how the grid performs under load, the NIM
impedance to detect malfunctions in the LV grid at an early 1000 measures complex impedance up to the 10th
stage. harmonic.
The impedance meter triggers load-sensitive and neutral With its simple operation, handy size, and bright color
faults, detects weak contacts, and exposes hidden flaws. display, NIM 1000 is a user-friendly device, developed
Depending on the grounding conditions of the tested grid, specifically for the needs of LV utilities and their testing
a multi-phase measurement calculates the impedance of technicians who work in today’s demanding and
the neutral conductor to detect defects that can cause competitive market conditions.
severe safety issues.
The NIM 1000 is a versatile device: it measures the current
capacity under real-life conditions, determines the voltage
dip resulting from a given load, and performs tests on
cables, power supply lines, and bus-bars. Those tests help
determine the correct dimensioning of installations, ensure
a consistently good power quality, and prevent downtimes.
The collected data provides a comprehensive and reliable
evaluation of the power grid in terms of current load
capacity and voltage fluctuations under load.
Common causes of voltage fluctuation include electronic
loads and converters. These generate strong harmonic
currents that add to the base frequency, elevating the load
significantly.
NIM 1000
Impedance meter: Performs preventive
testing and exposes hidden flaws
TECHNICAL DATA* FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Test current range 80 A … 1000 A (adjustable)

Maximum current Imax ≤ 1000 A at 400 V
The NIM 1000 is connected to the LV grid by fused test
(peak; Imax depends on ≤ 600 A at 230 V leads. Those, in turn, supply the impedance meter with
the grid impedance) ≤ 300 A at 115 V power. The connection is single- to multi-phase. The
Test parameter
impedance meter can perform single measurements,
Z Impedance (value and phase)
R Resistance (real part) multiple measurements with averaging, or automatic
X Reactance (imagninary part) long-term measurements. To prepare a test sequence,
ZPEN Impedance value PEN (calculated)
Urms RMS voltage the user can enter either a defined time frame or a
Imax Max. test current specific amount of tests.
Is Short circuit current
Skv Continuous short circuit power
f Net frequency To determine the grid impedance, a solid-state relay with
VD Voltage drop at nominal
connected power (in %) a load resistor generates the preselected load current.
Pmax Max. connected power at nominal A/D converters are employed to record the voltage and
voltage drop
Z, R, X and ZPEN are displayed for the power frequency up to the
current traces before and during the measurement. The
10th harmonic (phase-N, phase-phase) internal processing unit evaluates the data and the results
Input voltage 90 V ... 480 V, 50/60 Hz are displayed graphically and numerically. For multi-
(serves as supply voltage) (at test clamps)
90 V … 230 V, 50/60 Hz
phase measurements the impedance meter switches
(at power outlet) automatically between the test points.
Operational accuracy B 3 % ± 1 digit
(acc. to EN 61557-3) (at sufficient test current)
For troubleshooting, the NIM 1000 has an additional
Test range 10 mΩ ... 5 Ω (230 V / 400 V)
operation mode, where the load current is gradually
(at the above accuracy) 10 mΩ ... 2.5 Ω (115 V)
increased to the nominal preselected value. Hidden and
Resolution 1 mΩ
load-dependent faults can be detected by comparing
Test category 300V CAT IV
Safety functions Temperature monitoring, fused clamps
different impedance values (between different load
Display Sunlight-readable 5,7“ TFT;
currents or different phases).
640 x 480 Pixel
Memory Min. 1000 test records SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Interface USB 2.0 „ Power Kelvin clamps with 3 m connection leads
Operating temperature -20 °C … 55 °C
-4 °F … 131 °F „ Adapter NIM 1000-A for tests on Schuko outlets
Storage temperature -30 °C … 70 °C „ USB-Stick 2 GB for transfer of data to PC
-22 °F … 158 °F
„ Set of spare fuses
Operating humidity max. relative humidity 93% at 30˚C
IP-Protection IP 50 (lid open)
IP 53 (lid closed) ORDERING INFORMATION
Protection class Insulated acc. to protection class II
Product Order no.
Weight 10 kg
NIM 1000 1013265
Dimensions 410 x 175 x 335 mm
16.1 in. x 6.9 in. x 13.2 in. Options:
User’s manual NIM 1000 English 82941
User’s manual NIM 1000 German 82940
1 piece of Kelvin clamp small with leads (2.5 m) 138315892

* We reserve the right to make technical changes.

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