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- Page 1 Seaward Europa Plus Portable Appliance Checker Instruction Manual 293A552 Rev 1.0 December 2002 © 2002 Seaward Electronic Ltd. Issue 1.0...
- Page 2 Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability SEAWARD Electronic Limited guarantees this product for a period of 1 year. The period of warranty will be effective at the day of delivery. © Copyright 2002 All rights reserved. Nothing from this edition may be multiplied, or...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Declaration of Conformity ............1 Before Starting................2 Safety..................3 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE TESTER ....5 Introduction ................5 Your Portable Appliance Checker ..........6 The Top Panel..............7 The Keyboard ................8 The Rotary Switch ..............9 Definitions .................. - Page 4 Table of Contents Send Data................17 Download Data Format ..........18 AC Earth Continuity Tests ............19 DC Earth Continuity Tests ............20 Insulation Tests ............... 22 Substitute Leakage Test............24 Powered Tests................. 26 Differential Leakage Test............27 Touch Leakage Test..............28 Load Test.................
- Page 5 Table of Contents CHAPTER 6 SPECIFICATIONS........42 AC Earth Continuity Test ............42 DC Earth Continuity Test ............42 Insulation Test ................. 42 Substitute Leakage Test............43 Differential Leakage..............43 Touch Leakage................ 43 Load Test................43 External Leakage..............43 Lead Test................. 44 Mechanical................
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Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity for the Seaward Europa Portable Appliance Checker Manufactured by: Seaward Electronic Ltd, Bracken Hill, South West Industrial Estate Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2SW, England Millennium Statement This product is Millennium compliant, and conforms fully to the document BSI DISC PD2000-1. -
Page 8: Before Starting
· Instruction Manual · Carrying Case Read the operating instructions fully before conducting any tests. Contact Seaward Electronic if you need information on training for Portable Appliance Testing. Courses can be arranged at Seaward, or at customer premises. Seaward Electronic Limited can be contacted at:... -
Page 9: Safety
Safety Safety Note Please read the following Safety Instructions before use ! Safety Precautions The manual contains specific warning and caution statements where they apply. A Warning will identify the conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the user. A Caution will identify the conditions and actions that may damage the Tester. - Page 10 It is essential that this manual is read fully before proceeding with any tests. Should the Tester behave abnormally do not continue with the testing. Disconnect immediately and contact Seaward Electronic for servicing (see Chapter 4 - Maintaining the Tester).
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Page 11: Chapter 1 Introducing The Tester
Introduction Chapter 1 Introducing the Tester Introduction The Seaward Europa Plus Portable Appliance Checker is a powerful tool to assist in the analysis of the safety of portable electrical and electronic equipment. A range of tests are provided, with innovative features to aid difficult test situations, which allow testing of a wide variety of equipment. -
Page 12: Your Portable Appliance Checker
Your Portable Appliance Checker Your Portable Appliance Checker Item Number Part Europa Plus Portable Appliance Checker Carrying case Earth Continuity Lead Computer Lead PATSLite software disc Instruction Manual 110v Adaptor... -
Page 13: The Top Panel
Your Portable Appliance Checker The Top Panel Item Number Part Mains socket Main Earth Continuity/Insulation socket RS232 Serial Interface 230V Mains Input IEC Lead Socket Auxiliary Earth Continuity socket, for point to point earth continuity measurement... -
Page 14: The Keyboard
The Keyboard The Keyboard Item Number Part Rotary Switch SELECT Button CHANGE DISPLAY Button Cursor Buttons STORE RESULT Button START / STOP Button... -
Page 15: The Rotary Switch
The EUT is supplied with mains voltage, with measurements being taken of power consumption, leakage currents etc. Tester - The Seaward Europa Portable Appliance Checker Un-powered Tests - The EUT is the subject of electrical tests using stimuli generated within the Tester. -
Page 16: Chapter 2 Using The Tester
Introduction Chapter 2 Using the Tester Introduction Controls A rotary switch defines the basic test (or action) to be performed, the tests are arranged on the switch such that a clockwise rotation is needed to perform a normal sequence of tests. Cursor buttons ( ... - Page 17 Introduction Test Icons Indicates the test selected, Earth Continuity Insulation Substitute Leakage Differential Leakage Touch Leakage External Leakage Load Lead Test Test in Progress Icon Indicates test in progress with voltage warning. Low Voltage High Voltage Applying Mains Power...
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Page 18: Connecting The Tester
Connecting the Tester Test Duration Counter Indicates the timing of the test. This will count down, when the counter reaches zero if the Europa is still taking a measurement the counter will flash. Primary Display Indicates test result Secondary Display Before and during a test this display Indicates test output e.g. -
Page 19: Substitute Leakage Setting
Set-Up Data ton1 – Beep at key press ton2 – Beep at start of test and at end of test, if test Pass beep twice at end ton3 – Beep when mains voltage applied to test socket ton4 – Beep if test limit exceeded To set the selected option to off or on press the SELECT button. -
Page 20: Performing A Test
Performing a Test options. At any time you can switch the rotary knob to a different selection and the current options will be active. Performing a Test All tests are performed in a similar way - Rotate the switch to the appropriate test. -
Page 21: Set Date
Storing Test Results Set Date As the date is required to be stored with each test result the first time you store a result the tester prompts you to enter the dat. The first time the STORE RESULT button is pressed after switch on after performing a test the user will be prompted to enter the date. -
Page 22: Memory Options
Storing Test Results Press the STORE RESULT button to store the displayed appliance number. The tester will display STOR on the primary display with the secondary display alternating between ‘----‘ and a memory location for approximately 2s. Confirmation that the result has been stored is signaled by two short beeps. -
Page 23: Send Data
Send Data The secondary display shows the test limit. The type of test is indicated by the test icon. Only the last result in memory can be deleted. To delete the result press the START / STOP button. While erasing the result secondary display will flash ‘----‘. -
Page 24: Download Data Format
Send Data While sending data the primary display will show Send with the secondary display showing ‘----‘. When complete the primary display will show End. Note All of the current contents of memory are sent. It is not possible to be selective. -
Page 25: Ac Earth Continuity Tests
AC Earth Continuity Tests AC Earth Continuity Tests Earth Continuity A~ Switch Position ------------ Test Icon Displayed --- Class 1 (earthed) appliances Plug the EUT into the tester outlet socket, connect the Earth Continuity lead from its socket to the appliance metal part. Class 2 (unearthed) appliances This test cannot be performed since no earth connection is present in the appliance plug. -
Page 26: Dc Earth Continuity Tests
DC Earth Continuity Tests Press the SELECT button to change to another setting or press the START/STOP button to perform the test if the other settings are acceptable. Test Limit With the secondary display flashing and indicating resistance (W displayed), use the cursor keys to step through the test limits available and stop with the appropriate limit displayed. - Page 27 DC Earth Continuity Tests Class 2 (unearthed) appliances This test cannot be performed since no earth connection is present in the appliance plug. Test Description This test is to ensure that the connection between the earth pin in the mains plug of the appliance and the metal casing of the appliance is satisfactory and of sufficiently low resistance.
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Page 28: Insulation Tests
Insulation Tests With the secondary display flashing and indicating resistance (W displayed), use the cursor keys to step through the test limits available and stop with the appropriate limit displayed. A special limit indicated by a plus sign (+) to the left of the limit, is a user adjustable limit. - Page 29 Insulation Tests Test Description This test is used to verify that adequate insulation exists between the mains supply pins and earth. During the insulation test, a 250V or 500V DC voltage is applied between the earth pin and both the live and neutral pins of the appliance mains supply plug.
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Page 30: Substitute Leakage Test
Substitute Leakage Test A special limit indicated by a plus sign (+) to the left of the limit, is a user adjustable limit. To set your own limit, with this user adjustable limit flashing press both cursor keys together. The limit as a whole will stop flashing with the most significant digit flashing. - Page 31 Substitute Leakage Test The Tester measures the current that flows and scales the result to display a guide to the current that would flow if the test voltage had been the nominal mains supply voltage. Please note that values for Substitute Leakage may differ substantially from that of conventional Earth Leakage tests because of the way that the test is performed (e.g.
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Page 32: Powered Tests
Powered Tests next digit in turn to flash. Use the cursor buttons to set a value for this flashing digit. Then press the SELECT button to move to the next digit. Repeat these actions until all digits are set to your chosen value. Press the STORE RESULT button to set the limit. -
Page 33: Differential Leakage Test
Differential Leakage Test If the potential load current is too high, a warning message appears, allowing the user to continue. This message will be displayed if a Live to Neutral short exists, and if tests are continued the tester’s fuses will blow. -
Page 34: Touch Leakage Test
Touch Leakage Test This differential method of determining leakage will show the full leakage of an appliance in-situ, so if the appliance has an extra earth point, e.g. a water pipe, then the Tester will show the full and true appliance leakage current. - Page 35 Touch Leakage Test Warning Mains voltage applied to appliance All Appliances Plug EUT into tester outlet socket, use Earth Continuity lead from Main socket to appliance metal part. Test Description The Touch Leakage Test displays the leakage current that would flow if the appliance was touched by a person.
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Page 36: Load Test
Load Test To set your own limit, with this user adjustable limit flashing press both cursor keys together. The limit as a whole will stop flashing with the most significant digit flashing. Use the cursor buttons to set a value for the flashing digit. Press the SELECT button to enable the next digit in turn to flash. -
Page 37: External Leakage Test
External Leakage Test Test Duration The test is continuous and is stopped by either pressing the START/STOP button or by switching to an un-powered test. In both cases the test will be stopped and the power to the appliance removed. Switching to another powered test will stop the previous test and start the new test without interrupting power to the appliance. -
Page 38: Iec Lead Test
IEC Lead Test differential leakage will be displayed. DO NOT connect the clamp around only the phase or neutral conductors. Test Duration The test is continuous and is stopped by either pressing the START/STOP button or by switching to another test. In both cases the test will be stopped. - Page 39 IEC Lead Test For IEC Leads Plug the lead into the tester outlet socket and plug the IEC end into the tester’s IEC socket. For Extension Leads Plug the lead into the tester outlet socket and use a short IEC lead to connect from the tester’s IEC socket to the extension lead outlet socket.
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Page 40: Testing 110V Appliances
Testing 110v Appliances To set your own limit, with this user adjustable limit flashing press both cursor keys together. The limit as a whole will stop flashing with the most significant digit flashing. Use the cursor buttons to set a value for the flashing digit. -
Page 41: Chapter 3 Tips & Troubleshooting
Tester Self Tests: Chapter 3 Tips & Troubleshooting Tester Self Tests: When the tester is powered on and prior to certain tests, a number of messages can appear as the tester performs safety tests on itself and the mains power supply. If a fault is identified, Err appears on the primary display and the error number is shown on the secondary display. -
Page 42: Powered Tests
Powered Tests Err 03 with flashing cross Internal relay fault Return to your Service Agent if problem persists. Err 04 with flashing cross Internal relay fault Return to your Service Agent if problem persists. Err 05 with flashing cross Internal relay fault Return to your Service Agent if problem persists. -
Page 43: Temperature Monitoring
Temperature monitoring Temperature monitoring The tester is provided with internal temperature monitors to ensure sensitive components are not overheated. High rates of testing may cause this situation, especially with long Earth Continuity tests. Setting Earth Continuity test times to 2 secs will increase operating time. If the message Hot appears on the primary display, leave the tester to cool down. -
Page 44: Interfacing
Interfacing Interfacing The Tester provides a single 9 way connector for a serial interface to a printer:- The Connector pin outs for Serial port are shown below:- Serial Port The serial port uses a standard 9-way D-type connector Description N.C. N.C. -
Page 45: Chapter 4 Maintaining The Tester
Cleaning the Tester Chapter 4 Maintaining the Tester Cleaning the Tester The Tester case can be cleaned with a damp cloth, with if necessary, a small amount of mild detergent. Prevent excessive moisture around the socket panel or in the lead storage area. Do not allow liquid inside the Tester, or near the sockets. - Page 46 User Maintenance Seaward Electronic Limited. Bracken Hill South West Industrial Estate Peterlee Co. Durham SR8 2SW Tel : +44 (0)191 586 3511 Fax: +44 (0)191 586 0227 sales@seaward.co.uk...
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Page 47: Chapter 5 Accessories
Standard Accessories Chapter 5 Accessories A series of standard and optional accessories are available for the Seaward Europa PAC Plus Tester. The standard accessories are supplied with the Tester. Standard Accessories Accessory Part Number Earth Continuity Test Lead 249A908 PATSLite software disc... -
Page 48: Chapter 6 Specifications
AC Earth Continuity Test Chapter 6 Specifications AC Earth Continuity Test Test Voltage *..........6V rms nominal (no load) Test Current *............10A (into s/c load) Range ................0mW - 19.99W Resolution.................. .0.01W Accuracy....+/- 5% of reading, +/- 2 digits (0.05 - 5.00 ohms) Pass Levels. -
Page 49: Substitute Leakage Test
Substitute Leakage Test Substitute Leakage Test Test Voltage * ..............40V a.c. o/c Display Range ............0.2 - 20.0 mA a.c. Resolution.................0.01mA Accuracy ....... +/- 10% of reading, +/- 2 digits (1.00 - 20mA) Pass Levels..0.25mA, 0.5mA, 3.5mA, 7mA, 15mA, User defined Differential Leakage Range ................0.0mA - 10.0mA Resolution.. -
Page 50: Lead Test
Lead Test Accuracy................. Indication only Pass Levels ...............User defined Lead Test Earth Continuity Test Voltage *..........4V dc nominal (no load) Test Current * ........+200mA, -200mA (into s/c load) Range ................00mW - 19.99W Resolution................. ..0.01W Accuracy. -
Page 51: Mechanical
Mechanical Mechanical Size............450mm x 410mm x 155mm Weight ................... 3.5kg Environmental Operating ..........0ºC to 40ºC (non condensing) Storage..........-10ºC to 50ºC (non condensing) Maximum R.H ................90% Supply Rating..........230V +/- 10%, 50/60Hz Max Output Current ...............16A... -
Page 52: Appendix
Test Limits Appendix Test Limits The following test values are recommended by the Institute of Electrical Engineers as suitable limits for in-service testing in most applications. Note that these are for guidance only, test engineers must use their knowledge and common sense in each practical application. -
Page 53: Protective Conductor / Touch Current Limits
Protective Conductor / Touch Current Limits Protective Conductor / Touch Current Limits Appliance Class Maximum Current Portable or hand held Class I 0.75mA equipment Class I heating appliances 0.75mA or 0.75mA per kW, whichever is the greater with a maximum of 5mA Other Class I equipment 3.5mA Class II equipment...
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