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Brand: Chauvin Arnoux
Chauvin Arnoux CA 6116N Multifunction Installation Tester
Description
CA 6116N is a portable multifunction installation tester from Chauvin Arnoux that checks the safety of low-voltage electrical installations: voltage, continuity, insulation, loop impedance, earth resistance and residual current devices in a single case, with a 5.7 inch colour display.
One tester for new and existing installations
According to the manual, the CA 6116N and its sibling CA 6117 are intended to test a new installation before it is energised, to check an installation already in service, or to diagnose a fault. The two models share one manual and one set of functions; the only difference stated by Chauvin Arnoux is that the CA 6117 can also test type B residual current devices and calculate voltage drop in cables.
The tester is driven by a thirteen-position rotary switch, a five-key navigator, four context-sensitive function keys, a help key, a brightness key and a dedicated TEST button. Results are shown on a 320 x 240 point colour graphic screen, and a USB port connects the instrument to a PC for Dataview software.
Functions listed in the user manual
- Voltage measurement 0.2 to 550 V AC or DC with frequency display.
- Continuity at 200 mA and at 12 mA, plus resistance measurement up to 399.9 kΩ.
- Insulation resistance at 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1000 V.
- Loop impedance (Zs) in tripping and non-tripping modes, line impedance (Zi), short-circuit current and fault-voltage calculation.
- Earth resistance with two rods (3P), on a live circuit with one auxiliary probe, and selective earth with an optional clamp.
- Residual current device tests of types AC, A and F in ramp, pulse and non-tripping modes.
Technical specification
General specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 inch colour graphic, 320 x 240 points |
| Power supply | 10.8 V, 5.8 Ah rechargeable Li-ion pack |
| Charging time | About 5 h |
| Life between charges | About 12 h (auto-off off) to 24 h (auto-off on) |
| Dimensions (L x D x H) | 280 x 190 x 128 mm |
| Weight | About 2.2 kg |
| Protection | IP 53 with USB cover closed (IP 51 open), IK 04 |
| Operating range | -20 to 60 °C, 10 to 85 % RH, altitude below 2000 m |
Measurement ranges
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 0.2 to 550 V AC or DC, ±(1.5 % + 2 ct) |
| Continuity, 200 mA | 0.00 to 39.99 Ω, ±(1.5 % + 2 ct) |
| Continuity, 12 mA | 0.00 to 399.9 Ω |
| Insulation test voltages | 50 / 100 / 250 / 500 / 1000 V, nominal current at least 1 mA |
| Insulation upper range at 250 V | Up to 1999 MΩ |
| Earth, 3P | 0.50 Ω to 15.00 kΩ at 128 Hz |
| Loop, tripping mode | 0.100 to 399.9 Ω |
| Loop, non-tripping mode | 0.20 to 3999 Ω at 6, 9 or 12 mA |
| Prospective short-circuit current | 0.1 A to 6.00 kA (calculated) |
Residual current device testing
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Rated currents IΔN | 6, 10, 30, 100, 300, 500, 650, 1000 mA, or variable 6 to 999 mA |
| RCD types | AC, A, F (B, B+ and EV on the CA 6117 only) |
| Test modes | Ramp, pulse, non-tripping, fault voltage UF |
| Clamp options | MN77 (20 A) and C177A (200 A) |
Safety and standards
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Measurement category | 600 V CAT III (300 V CAT IV under shelter) |
| Differential voltage between terminals | 550 V |
| Standards | IEC/EN 61010-2-034; IEC 61557 parts 1 to 7 and 10; EMC IEC/EN 61326-1 |
CA 6116N or CA 6117
The manual covers both models, so check the purchase code against your test plan. Choose the CA 6117 when you must test type B, B+ or EV residual current devices, for example in EV charging circuits or around variable-speed drives, or when you need the voltage-drop calculation. For AC, A and F devices the CA 6116N covers the same ground. Standard earth kits, a continuity pole and the two current clamps are optional accessories.
Setup and use
The unit ships with a mains charger, a USB cable, a three-wire tripod lead with mains plug, three probe tips and three crocodile clips (red, blue and green), two elbowed-straight safety leads, a remote probe, a hand strap, a four-point hands-free strap and a carrying bag.
Measurements must be made on battery power: the manual states the instrument is not designed to operate while the charger is connected. Charge overnight if the battery indicator shows fewer than three bars, and keep the unit upright while charging to help the battery stay cool.
Typical uses in Oman and the GCC
Electrical contractors and consultants can use a single tester for the periodic inspection and handover tests of villas, commercial buildings and industrial distribution boards. Loop impedance and prospective short-circuit current support protection-device checks, insulation tests cover final circuits, and RCD tests are common on socket circuits. Keep the unit within the manual limit of 60 °C in summer.
Accessories from Chauvin Arnoux
The manual lists a 15 m earth kit, 3P earth kits of 50 m and 100 m, a 30 m single-rod kit, the C177A and MN77 clamps, a continuity pole, a charging stand for the lithium-ion pack and Dataview software. Replacement parts include the battery pack, USB cable and mains cables. See other test instruments in the Portable Test & Measurement category.
Related Chauvin Arnoux products: Chauvin Arnoux CA 6541 1 kV Insulation Tester, Chauvin Arnoux CA 6550 10 kV Insulation Tester, Chauvin Arnoux CA 6505 5 kV Insulation Tester up to 10 TΩ, Chauvin Arnoux CA 6240 10 A Micro-Ohmmeter, Chauvin Arnoux CA 6471 Earth and Resistivity Tester and Chauvin Arnoux CA 1954 Thermal Imaging Camera.
Documents and quotation
The official Chauvin Arnoux user manual for CA 6116N is hosted on this page for download. Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat; send your quantity and delivery location through the quotation form and we will quote this item. Please confirm the exact order code, ratings and approvals against the document before ordering. More related products: product category.
Datasheets & Documents
- Datasheet CA 6116N user manual (PDF) Download
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About brand
Chauvin Arnoux is a French maker of electrical test and measuring instruments, founded in Paris in 1893 by engineer Raphaël Chauvin, who was joined in partnership by René Arnoux in 1894. The company built galvanometers in its early years and a universal tester in 1927. Chauvin Arnoux is still family-run, with its head office in Asnières-sur-Seine near Paris.
Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat. We list Chauvin Arnoux testers for electrical contractors and maintenance teams in Oman and the GCC.
Chauvin Arnoux company profile
| Founded | 1893, Paris, France, by Raphaël Chauvin |
|---|---|
| Partner | René Arnoux, from 1894 |
| Headquarters | Asnières-sur-Seine, France |
| Ownership | Family-run group |
| Product families | C.A 6116 installation testers, C.A 6547 and C.A 6555 insulation testers, C.A 8336 and C.A 8345 power quality analysers, F400 series clamp meters, earth testers, Metrix multimeters and oscilloscopes |
Milestones
- 1893: Raphaël Chauvin founds the company in Paris.
- 1894: René Arnoux becomes a partner.
- 1927: The company introduces a universal tester.
- 2018: Chauvin Arnoux marks 125 years.
Chauvin Arnoux product series
Insulation testers include the CA 6541 1 kV tester, the CA 6505 5 kV tester for up to 10 TΩ and the CA 6550 10 kV tester. Earth testers include the CA 6422 2P/3P tester, the CA 6471 earth and resistivity tester and the CA 6417 earth loop clamp meter.
The CA 6240 is a 10 A micro-ohmmeter for contact and joint resistance, the CA 6116N a multifunction installation tester, the CA 5273 a TRMS digital multimeter and the CA 1954 a thermal imaging camera.
Where Chauvin Arnoux instruments are used
Insulation testing of cables, motors and transformers, earthing and lightning protection checks, contact resistance of breakers and busbars, testing of new installations, and thermal inspection of panels.
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Ordering Chauvin Arnoux instruments: what we need
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Facts checked against Chauvin Arnoux's anniversary material and French heritage records, October 2026.
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FAQ
Questions about the Chauvin Arnoux CA 6116N Multifunction Installation
Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.
01Which residual current devices can the CA 6116N test?
Types AC, A and F, in ramp, pulse or non-tripping modes. Types B, B+ and EV are tested only by the CA 6117.
02What insulation test voltages are available?
50, 100, 250, 500 and 1000 V, each with a nominal test current of at least 1 mA.
03Can it be used while the charger is connected?
No. The manual says measurements must be made on battery power because the device is not designed to operate with the charger connected.
04What clamps work with the instrument?
The optional MN77 (20 A range) and C177A (200 A range) clamps are listed for current, power and selective earth measurements.
05Is Seven Star LLC a Chauvin Arnoux distributor?
No. Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat that sources Chauvin Arnoux products on request.
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