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Operating Instructions

Bracken Hill
South West Industrial Estate
Peterlee
Co Durham
SR8 2SW
ENGLAND
Tel: +44(0)191 5863511
www.seaward.co.uk
sales@seaward.co.uk
service@seaward.co.uk
Part Number 305A551 Revision 1
April 2005
© 2005 Seaward Electronic Ltd

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Bracken Hill South West Industrial Estate Peterlee Co Durham SR8 2SW ENGLAND Tel: +44(0)191 5863511 www.seaward.co.uk sales@seaward.co.uk service@seaward.co.uk Part Number 305A551 Revision 1 April 2005 © 2005 Seaward Electronic Ltd...
  • Page 2 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 - 2 -...
  • Page 3 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Figure 1 PrimeTest 300 Front View Figure 2 PrimeTest 300 End View - 3 -...
  • Page 4 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Figure 3 Earth Continuity Measurement Figure 4 Insulation Measurement (Class II) - 4 -...
  • Page 5 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Figure 5 IEC Lead Test Figure 6 Touch Leakage Measurement - 5 -...
  • Page 6 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Figure 7 Protective Earth (PE) Conductor Current Measurement Figure 8 RCD and Earth Loop Test - 6 -...
  • Page 7 SEAWARD Electronic Limited. This also applies to accompanying drawings and diagrams. Due to a policy of continuous development SEAWARD Electronic Limited reserves the right to alter the equipment specification and description outlined in this publication without prior notice and no part of this...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Table of Contents User Notes…………………………….. 12 Safety Notes……………………………13 Accessories…………………………… 15 Standard Accessories…………… 15 Optional Accessories……………. 15 Unit Description………………………. 16 Getting Started……………………….. 17 Charging new batteries…………. 17 Power on…………………………… 17 How to navigate menus…………. 18 Battery Health Check……………… 18 Connecting to Accessories.……….
  • Page 9 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 10.2.7 Tones…………………………. 38 10.3 Change User………………………. 38 10.4 Change Password……………….. 41 11.0 Manual Test Functions……………… 43 11.1 Earth Continuity………………….. 43 11.2 Insulation Resistance……………. 44 11.3 IEC Lead……………………………. 44 11.4 Touch Current…………………….. 45 11.5 Earth Conductor Current………..
  • Page 10 EMC and Safety Standards. The product identified above conforms to the requirements of Council Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23 EEC. Seaward Electronic Ltd is registered under BS EN ISO9001:2000 Certificate No: Q05356. - 10 -...
  • Page 11 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Introduction The PrimeTest 300 is a hand held, battery powered, multifunction test instrument capable of performing a comprehensive range of safety tests, including: Earth Continuity Insulation Resistance IEC Cord Test Protective Earth (PE) Conductor Current Touch Current...

  • Page 12: User Notes

    Caution, follow the documentation! This symbol indicates that the operating instructions must be adhered to in order to avoid danger. Note: The PrimeTest 300 is equipped with context sensitive help, providing useful advice and guidance on the safe use of this product.

  • Page 13: Safety Notes

    BS EN 61010-1: 2001. BS EN 61557 part 1, 2, 4 and 10. The PrimeTest 300 has left the factory in a perfectly safe state. To maintain this state and ensure safe operation of the unit, all notes and warnings in these instructions must be observed at all times.
  • Page 14 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 The PrimeTest 300 has been designed to make measurements in a dry environment. It must not be used for making measurements in electric circuits with nominal voltage greater than 300 V AC/DC. - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Accessories

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Accessories Standard Accessories The PrimeTest 300 is supplied with the following items: 3.1.1 1 off PrimeTest 300 unit 3.1.2 1 off professional carry case 3.1.3 1 off Seaward mains cord 3.1.4 1 off 1.2 M test lead black 3.1.5...

  • Page 16: Unit Description

    PrimeTest 300 Unit Description Refer to fig. 1 and fig. 2. The PrimeTest 300 is a hand held, multi function, instrument designed to perform electrical safety tests on Class I and Class II equipment as well as performing installation checks.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    ‘boot up screen’. This screen will show the firmware version installed. The first time the PrimeTest 300 is powered up the User will be automatically set to Admin. The Admin user gives full access to all the menus and functionality of the unit.

  • Page 18: How To Navigate Menus

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 5.3 How to Navigate Menus Most of the functions within the PrimeTest 300 can be accessed from the menus. Press Menu (F4) to select the main menu. Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the desired function or sub-menu.

  • Page 19: Connecting To Accessories

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 5.5 Connecting to Accessories Before using the PrimeTest 300 to perform tests it is necessary to ensure the unit is ready to work with the various accessories that the user has. Instructions for this can be found in section 12 - Bluetooth Functions.

  • Page 20: Data Transfer

    This feature is used to download records to a PC. Select Download to PC and press OK (F4) to accept. The PrimeTest 300 will now attempt to make a Bluetooth connection with the Computer that has been configured as Bluetooth Favourite.
  • Page 21 Bluetooth icon as shown below. The PrimeTest 300 is now ready to transfer data. No. of assets shows the number of records that will be downloaded. Ensure that the PC application is ready to receive data then press Send (F4).

  • Page 22: Upload From Pc

    The Send (F4) key will transfer the Site, Location and User list from the PrimeTest 300 to the PC as a text file. Note: The file transfer can be made using any...

  • Page 23: Load Test 'N'tag Logo

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Data is transferred to the PrimeTest 300 as a text file using the format shown below. The [END] statement must be included. [SiteName] London Leeds Newcastle [LocationName] Sales Office Eng Office Workshop Factory [UserName] Dick Harry...
  • Page 24 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 The PrimeTest 300 is now ready to receive data. The amount of data received is shown numerically on the top left of the display (0 in the screen shot above). Note: The file transfer can be made using any suitable PC application such as the Seaward Bluetooth Downloader or Hyperterminal.

  • Page 25: View Saved Data

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 7.0 View Saved Data This function allows saved data to be reviewed and transferred to PC or Pass/Fail Label. From the main menu select View Saved Data and press OK (F4) to accept. The display will now show a list of previously saved results as shown below.

  • Page 26: Options

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 7.2 Options The Options (F3) key allows operations to be performed on results returned from the Search function. This allows selected records to be transferred to PC, deleted from memory or transferred to label. Example: The following steps would delete all records for Site “My town.”...

  • Page 27: Memory Options

    PrimeTest 300 8.0 Memory Options Memory options is used to view information about the PrimeTest 300 memory status. Press Menu (F4), use the arrow keys to select Memory Options and press OK (F4) to accept. The display shows the number is asset records currently stored, the remaining memory space, number of assets deleted and number of assets in upload memory.

  • Page 28: Configuration

    The configuration menu is located in the main menu list and presents the options shown below. 9.1 Edit Test Sequences The PrimeTest 300 is supplied with 17 pre-configured test sequences covering a variety of type of electrical equipment. The test sequence editor can be used to modify test sequences or create new test sequences.

  • Page 29: Edit Sequence

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 The PrimeTest 300 allows the user to Edit, Copy, Delete or Print an existing sequence or create a New sequence. 9.1.1 Edit Sequence To modify an existing test sequence, select Edit Sequence from the menu shown above to open the sequence editor.

  • Page 30: Creating A New Sequence

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 9.1.4 Creating a New Sequence A new test sequence can be created using this option. The default name for a new sequence is “New Sequence n” where n is the next available location. There are 17 factory sequences and so the first time New Sequence is used the default name is “New...
  • Page 31 Now scroll through the list of default tests until the required test is highlighted and press Select (F4). Note: A unique feature of the PrimeTest 300 is the ability to create User defined tests. For full details of this feature refer to section 9.1.5 If the selected test has user definable parameters associated with it the Edit New Test window will open.

  • Page 32: User Tests

    Note: Tests are inserted into the sequence in the position above the highlight bar. 9.1.5 User Tests The PrimeTest 300 has the unique ability to create user- defined tests. When using the test sequence editor, these appear in the list of available tests as shown below.
  • Page 33 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 The User Test Name will now be highlighted. For convenience a selection of commonly used names have been entered. Use the left/right arrows to scroll through the factory-programmed names or enter a new name using the keypad and edit function keys.

  • Page 34: Print Sequence

    9.1.6 Print Sequence This feature allows test sequences to be sent to the Bluetooth Favourite printer. 9.2 Set Date/Time The Primetest 300 is equipped with a real-time clock which is programmed before the unit is shipped. To alter - 34 -...

  • Page 35: Bluetooth Favourites

    9.6 Verify Calibration After 12 months have elapsed since the last verification or calibration, the PrimeTest 300 real-time clock will remind users that verification is required. Contact an approved Service Agent and to arrange verification.

  • Page 36: User Options

    10.0 Users Options Each User has the option to customise aspects of the PrimeTest 300 in accordance with their needs or preferences. Changes to the set up of the unit will be stored against the name of the active User.

  • Page 37: Preferences

    Use the left/right arrow keys to adjust. 10.2.3 Auto Off Time (mins) The PrimeTest 300 will power itself off after a period of inactivity. This time is set here. Use the left/right arrow keys to adjust the value between 1 minute and 10 minutes.

  • Page 38: Data Entry

    Keypad only. 10.2.5 Backlight Mode The backlight on the PrimeTest 300 can be set to either, never come on, stay on permanently or come on in Power Save mode. Power save mode ensures that the backlight comes on when a key is pressed and stays on for several seconds before switching itself off again.
  • Page 39 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 There are two levels of access. When logged in as Admin full access is available to all configuration options as shown below. The Change User option is used to change the active User. From the User Options menu, select Change User and press OK (F4).
  • Page 40 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Press Enter (F1) to accept the new user name. This new user will have no password set as default. If a password is required see section 10.4 – Change Password. Press OK (F1) to finish. Note: If a User has been set up along with a password this password must be entered in the Password field of the Change User screen.

  • Page 41: Change Password

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 10.4 Change Password Note: The default password for all Users is blank. First ensure that the required active User name has been selected as described in section 6.3. Press Menu (F4). Use the arrow keys to highlight and select User Options followed by Change Password.
  • Page 42 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Use the arrow keys to move to the New Password field. Type the new password. Use the arrow keys to move to the Confirm New Password field. Enter the new password again. Press Enter (F4) followed by OK (F4) to finish.

  • Page 43: Manual Test Functions

    If an Earth Bond lead other than that supplied with the PrimeTest 300 is to be used for this test it’s resistance can be ‘nulled’ out by fitting the probe end into the EUT earth socket and pressing F2. The icon above will be displayed on the left side of the LCD to indicate this has taken place.

  • Page 44: Insulation Resistance

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 part. Press the green START key to begin the test. The test will run for the duration set. To end the test sooner press the red STOP key. 11.2 Insulation Resistance Refer to Fig. 4 This test is applicable to Class I and Class II equipment.

  • Page 45: Touch Current

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Continuity and Insulation stages. Use the arrow keys to highlight and set. The pass/fail limit for the continuity stage can be calculated Calc (F2). Enter the type and length of cable and a new limit will be calculated. This can be overridden by selecting the limit from the list.
  • Page 46 (F2) when complete. Esc (F2) will exit setup mode without saving changes. Fit the power lead supplied to the PrimeTest 300 and plug the other end into a suitable mains outlet. Fit the Appliance mains plug into the EUT outlet. Connect the Earth Bond lead to the appliance metal part.

  • Page 47: Earth Conductor Current

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Internal Relay checks – Before applying power to the EUT the PrimeTest 300 performs a series of internal safety checks to verify that internal relays are working properly. Once the test has started it will run for the duration set.

  • Page 48: Earth Loop Resistance

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Fit the power lead supplied to the PrimeTest 300 and plug the other end into a suitable mains outlet. Fit the Appliance mains plug into the EUT outlet. Press the green START key to begin the test.

  • Page 49: Rcd Trip Time

    - The black probe must not be used when performing an RCD test. it the power lead supplied to the PrimeTest 300 and plug the other end into the mains outlet under test. To start the test, press the green START button. The PrimeTest 300 will produce a test current of 30mA r.m.s...

  • Page 50: Bluetooth Functions

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 12.0 Bluetooth Functions The PrimeTest 300 has built in Bluetooth connectivity. It is possible to connect a variety of devices to the PrimeTest 300 via the Bluetooth link: PC – required to download stored data, to upload Test’n’Tag logos, to upload configuration, test and...

  • Page 51: Windows Xp Sp2

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 12.1.1 Windows XP Service Pack 2 The following information is provided by Belkin in relation to using the F8T003V with Windows XP Service Pack 2. F8T001v2/F8T003v2 and Windows XP Service Pack 2 If you have Windows XP service pack 2 installed and...
  • Page 52 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 On the next screen select the option “Don’t search I will choose the driver to install and click next. A list of compatible drivers will be shown, select the “Belkin Bluetooth Device” which is the Belkin driver and click next.

  • Page 53: Bluetooth Favourites

    Click OK to finish. You may need to restart your PC. 12.2 Bluetooth Favourites In order for the PrimeTest 300 to automatically connect to the correct Bluetooth accessory, details of that accessory must be entered into the Bluetooth Favourites list.
  • Page 54 Make sure that the device you want to add to your new favourites is switched on. Press Search (F1). The PrimeTest 300 will search for all discoverable Bluetooth devices within a 10m range. The time taken to perform the search will vary depending on the number of Bluetooth devices in range.
  • Page 55 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Wait for the progress bar to complete. Use the arrow keys to highlight the field labelled “New” and press the left or right arrow to open the list if devices which have been found during the search.
  • Page 56 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Note: Some Bluetooth devices do not report a recognisable name and may cause confusion when setting up Favourites. Turn off or disable unused Bluetooth devices when configuring Favourites. Use the arrow keys to highlight the required device (in this case My Laptop) and press Select (F4).
  • Page 57 Press OK (F4) to store the changes and return to the previous screen. “My Laptop” is now a Bluetooth Favourite and the PrimeTest 300 will automatically establish a connection with “My Laptop” when using functions that communicate with a computer e.g. downloading records to PATGuard.

  • Page 58: Bluetooth Connection To A Pc

    When a good Bluetooth connection is established with the PC the Bluetooth icon on the PC screen will change from white to green and the PrimeTest 300 LCD will show the Bluetooth icon in the top right corner (this is true of a successful connection to any device/accessory).

  • Page 59: Automatic Test Mode

    The Auto Mode is highlighted. Press OK (F4) or right arrow to open the Asset Details screen. 13.1 Entering an Asset ID If the PrimeTest 300 has been configured to accept data entry from a barcode scanner, the tester will now search for the barcode scanner in Bluetooth Favourites.
  • Page 60 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Whilst searching, the Bluetooth status icon shows an egg timer in the top right hand corner of the display. When a connection to the barcode scanner is established the status icon changes to the Bluetooth icon.

  • Page 61: Entering Site Information

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 entry. When the required ID is shown in the Asset ID field press the Enter (F4) key to accept. The Asset ID will now be highlighted as shown below. 13.2 Entering Site Information Using the arrows, move the cursor to highlight the Site field as shown below.
  • Page 62 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 A Site can be chosen from the list or a New Site can be entered using the keyboard. The Edit keys can be used to correct the entry. When the required data has been entered, press the Enter (F4) key to accept.

  • Page 63: Entering Location Information

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Once a Site name is entered, it is added to the list of available sites for future use. 13.3 Entering Location Information Now move the cursor to the Location field. Again, a Location can be selected from the list or a new Location can be entered using the keypad.

  • Page 64: Selecting A Test Sequence

    13.4 Selecting a Test Sequence The test sequence is the set of tests that will be performed on the Asset. The PrimeTest 300 contains a number of pre-programmed sequences for a variety of electrical equipment. Move the cursor to highlight the test sequence field as shown.
  • Page 65 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Pressing the Left or Right arrows will open the list of available test sequences The UP/DOWN arrows are used to navigate through the list. When the required test sequence is highlighted, pressing Select or pressing the LEFT/RIGHT arrows will select the highlighted sequence.

  • Page 66: Frequency Of Inspection

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Then press Select (F4) or LEFT/RIGHT arrow to select 13.5 Entering the frequency of inspection and testing The Test Period is the frequency, in months, of inspection and testing of the equipment. Note: Suggested values can be found in the IEE Code of Practise for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.

  • Page 67: Running The Test Sequence

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Now enter the required number of months and press Enter (F4) to accept. The Asset Details are now complete and the PrimeTest 300 is ready to perform the test. 13.6 Running the test sequence Pressing the OK (F4) key on the screen below will initiate the test sequence.
  • Page 68 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 The screen will now change to show the sequence of tests that will be performed, with the name of the test sequence shown at the top. If the list of tests is longer than can be displayed, the down arrow can be used to scroll down through the list as shown below.
  • Page 69 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 The START key icon is flashing to indicate that a key press is required to initiate the sequence. Press the START key to begin. The first test in the sequence is a visual inspection. The default Visual Test consists of a three-point inspection of the appliance cord, power lead and fuse.
  • Page 70 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 The START key icon is flashing, indicating that a key press is required to initiate the test. The probe icon is illuminated to indicate that the test probe is required for this test. Connect the test probe to an exposed metal part on the equipment under test and press the START key to begin measurement.
  • Page 71 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 At the end of the test duration, the PrimeTest 300 will compare the last reading with the Limit to determine the outcome of the test. If the last reading is lower than the Limit, a Pass result is recorded. This is indicated on the display by a large tick mark next to the measurement field, as shown below.
  • Page 72 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Note: In order to perform an Insulation Resistance measurement correctly, the EUT mains switch must be in the ON position. If the EUT mains switch is OFF, only the insulation of the power cord will be tested, as the test voltage cannot be applied beyond the mains switch.
  • Page 73 EUT for this test and hence the mains must be connected to the PrimeTest 300. The PrimeTest 300 will check for the presence of correct supply before starting a powered test. If there supply is not present the message shown below is displayed.

  • Page 74: Options

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 The display now shows the supply voltage and frequency measured prior to starting the test. The measured protective conductor current is shown is real time on both the digital display and the analogue bargraph. Note: The vertical bar midway along the analogue bargraph indicates the Limit value (in this case 0.75mA).

  • Page 75: View Results

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 This allows the user to view the results of each test in the sequence, view information about the EUT, print a test label, print the test results, print a Seaward Test ‘n’ Tag label or write the results to an RFID tag.

  • Page 76: Information

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 13.7.2 Information This will display the asset description and comment as shown below. Note: Asset Description is entered using the Upload facility on Seaward PATGuard Plus 13.7.3 Print Label This allows Pass/Fail labels to be printed using the printer in the Bluetooth Favourites list.

  • Page 77: Test 'N' Tag

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 13.7.5 Test ‘n’ Tag This allows Test ‘n’ Tag labels to be produced using the Seaward Test ‘n’ Tag thermal transfer print system. When selected, the image that will be transferred to the Test ‘n’ Tag label will be shown on the display.

  • Page 78: Electrical Specification

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 14.0 Electrical Specifications 14.1 Earth Continuity Test Current (2Ω load) ±200 mA Test Circuit Voltage ± 4V min Test Duration 2, 5, 10, 20, 30 seconds Pass/Fail Limit User Defined Display Range 0.00 – 19.99Ω Measuring Range 0.01 –...
  • Page 79 0.01mA Accuracy ± 10% ±2 digits Caution – The PrimeTest 300 is rated for loads up to 13A. Repeating this test with full load over and over again will cause internal heating, which may reduce the life of the unit.
  • Page 80 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 Pass/Fail Limit User Defined Display Ranges 0.0 – 19.9Ω 20 – 199Ω Measuring Range 1.0 – 199Ω Resolution s 0.1Ω, 0.0 – 19.9Ω 1Ω, 20 – 199Ω Accuracy ± 10% ±2 digits 14.7 RCD Trip Time...

  • Page 81: Environmental Specification

    Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 15.0 Environmental Conditions 15.1 The PrimeTest 300 has been designed to perform tests and measurements in a dry environment. 15.2 Maximum barometric elevation for making measurements is 2000M. 15.3 Overvoltage category IEC 60664/IEC 61010, 300V Category II.

  • Page 82: Maintenance

    Electric shock danger! 16.1 Preparing to work on the PrimeTest 300. Make the PrimeTest 300 is voltage free as follows, before opening the instrument; Power the unit off using the red OFF button, ref fig. 1 (3)
  • Page 83 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 16.3 Cleaning Clean the external case of the PrimeTest 300 with a clean dry cloth. Avoid using solvents and abrasive scouring agents to clean the external case of the PrimeTest 300. Check the battery contacts and compartment are free of electrolytic contamination.
  • Page 84 All replacement fuse types are specified for ratings and size on the battery compartment cover on the rear of the PrimeTest 300. Power the unit off using the red OFF button, ref fig. 1 (3). - 84 -...
  • Page 85 2 (8). Disconnect the EUT mains cable, from the EUT socket, ref fig. 1 (6). Position the PrimeTest 300 face down and release the captive screw in the battery compartment cover. Remove the battery compartment cover. Lift one end of the fuse out of the fuse holder with the help of a flat bladed screwdriver.
  • Page 86 Operating Instructions PrimeTest 300 16.7 Spare Parts. Seaward Part No Fuse 1¼ “ x ¼ “ 12.5A 250V Type T 27B111 Test Lead (with alligator clips) 44B124 Carry Case 71G082 For help or advise on Service and Calibration contact: Service Department...

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