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Operating Instructions
SECULIFEST
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SECULIFEST
HV
Test Instruments for Portable Appliance Testing according to Health and Safety Policy
3-349-448-03
16/11.11
and in Accordance with the Medical Product Law as well as for Routine Testing

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions SECULIFEST SECULIFEST Test Instruments for Portable Appliance Testing according to Health and Safety Policy 3-349-448-03 16/11.11 and in Accordance with the Medical Product Law as well as for Routine Testing...
  • Page 2 Probe connection Insert the double plug of the probe into sockets 4 and 5 such that the plug with the white ring contacts socket 5 (vertical bar). RS232 PROBE Note: Contact problems with exposed conductive parts IOIOI SONDE when using the standard probe with test tip In order to assure good contact, surface coatings must be removed from devices under test with special tools at a suit- max.
  • Page 3 1 Jack for protective conductor at device under test Overview of Available Probe Types 2 Jack for neutral conductor at device under test Probe Type Application Special Features 3 Jack for phase conductor at device under test Standard probe (test probe with Max.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ) ............10 10.2 Equivalent Leakage Current ..............22 10.3 High-Voltage Test (Feature F02 or SECULIFE ST ) ......... 24 Initial Start-Up ................11 Connection to the Mains (115 V / 230 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz) ......11 Leakage Current Measurement ...........26 Automatic Recognition of Mains Connection Errors ........12...
  • Page 5 Contents Page Contents Page Measurements in Accordance with National and RS 232 Interface ................64 International Standards with Selector Switch in Auto Position ... 36 20.1 Transmission of Measurement Results to the (P)SI module ..... 64 20.2 PC Connection ................... 64 15.1 Test Sequences ..................36 20.2.1 Software Evaluation of Measurement Results ..........

  • Page 6: Applications

    Applications Table: Types of DUTs – Tests – Regulations Start-up and Testing after Periodic Attention! Routine Testing Modifications Repairs Testing The test instrument may not be used for measurements within electrical systems! Devices under test Applicable Standards to be tested in German National European International...

  • Page 7: Table: Individual Measurements And Regulations

    Table: Individual Measurements and Regulations Table: Leakage Current Types DIN VDE IEC 62353 DIN EN 60601-1 The following is 0701-0702 (VDE 0751-1) measured: Equivalent PROBE Individual Measurements Leakage Current (connected to per Regulation protective conductor) to L & N  ...

  • Page 8: List Of Possible Options And Standard Types

    125 tests SECULIFE M693A 6.126 kV DC ( 4 KV AC) SECULIFE ST M693C Same instrument as M693A, however, Same instrument as M693C, however, suited to international use with adapter...

  • Page 9: Safety Features And Precautions

    10 mA). 0413 Part 2 and 4 and DIN VDE 0104 (Feature F02 or SECULIFE ST Only when used for its intended purpose, the safety of the user, the test...

  • Page 10: 10.1 2.1 Notes Regarding The High-Voltage Test

    Meanings of Symbols on the Instrument Notes Regarding the High-Voltage Test (only Feature F02 or SECULIFE ST The symbols on the instrument have the following meanings: The KS13 cable set, or similar cable sets, may not be used for the high-voltage Warning regarding dangerous electrical voltage test.

  • Page 11: Initial Start-Up

    Initial Start-Up Connection to the Mains (115 V / 230 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz) = 115 V / 230 V L – N õ Connect the mains plug at the test instrument to the mains power out- let. The function selector switch can be set to any position. If a mains outlet (earthing contact outlet) is not available, or if only a 3-phase outlet is available, the adapter socket can be used to connect the phase conductor, the neutral conductor and the protective con-...

  • Page 12: Automatic Recognition Of Mains Connection Errors

    Automatic Recognition of Mains Connection Errors General Notes The test instrument automatically recognizes mains connection errors, Online Instructions if the conditions in the following table have been fulfilled. The user is Integrated online instructions inform the operator regarding all required informed of the type of error, and all measuring functions are disabled connections, necessary work steps, operator errors, measurement results in the event of danger.

  • Page 13: Automatic Safety Class Selection

    4.1.2 Automatic Safety Class Selection Adjusting Contrast Depending upon the type of mains plug or the connection configuration for the device under test, the test instrument recognizes the respective safety class and recommends its use for the measurement to be per- Auto formed.

  • Page 14: Configuring Device Parameters, Setting Date And Time

    Configuring Device Parameters, Setting Date and Time Saving the Settings Device parameters and functions which are valid for all selector switch All of the settings and changes which have been entered to the configure, positions can be activated or deactivated with the selector switch in the limit values (selector switch in the Auto position) and zero point (temperature Setup position (see chapter 8 on page 18).

  • Page 15: Classification Of Devices Under Test

    Classification of Devices Under Test Application Parts (electrical medical devices) Type B Application Parts (body) Safety Classes Devices of this type are suitable for both internal and external patient Devices assigned to all of the following safety classes are equipped with applications, except for use in direct proximity to the heart.

  • Page 16: Abbreviations

    Abbreviations MSELV Medical safety extra-low voltage Neutral conductor connection of DUT Error condition: application part grounded Normal condition Apparent power (during function test) Operational earth B, BF, CF Classifications for application parts Active power (during function test) DEFI Defibrillator I Functional earth (equipotential bonding) Residual current, fault current (during function test) I...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Device Under Test

    Make sure that the contacted parts are not grounded. temperature regulators etc. must all be taken into consideration. High-Voltage Test (Feature F02 or SECULIFE ST The test instrument automatically recognizes whether or not the DUT is connected to jacks 1 through 3. The instrument also recognizes whether Attention! or not the DUT has been connected to the test socket.

  • Page 18: Configuring Device Parameters

    Configuring Device Parameters duration selected in seconds under “Mains pause” has elapsed. Setup Automode x: for fully automatic test sequences the messeges are mainly suppressed Test Sequence ... Settings x / – = function activated / deactivated General device parameters can be Single-fault If the single-fault condition has been activated, the test configured and saved with the selector...

  • Page 19: Measuring Protective Conductor Resistance

    Selecting Test Current and Polarity Resistance is measured: Test current amperage (200 mA DC or 10 A AC (Feature G00 or SECULIFE ST) or • Between each conductive 200 mA DC, 25 A AC (Feature G01 or SECULIFE ST...

  • Page 20: Maximum Allowable Limit Values For Protective Conductor Resistance For Connector Cables With A Length Of Up To 5 M

    (DIN VDE 0701-702, DIN VDE 0701, part 240). which can be contacted with Permanently connected cable the probe. SECULIFE Feature G00 = 10 A ( / G01 = 25 A (SECULIFE ST GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...
  • Page 21 Exception for Permanently Installed Safety Class I Devices R-INS Attention! Deactivate the electrical system which supplies power to the device under test before connecting the test instrument! Start measurement. õ Remove the mains fuses from the device under test and disconnect Nominal voltage is 500 V DC in this the neutral conductor N inside the device under test.

  • Page 22: Equivalent Leakage Current

    10.2 Equivalent Leakage Current Equivalent Patient Leakage Current I (IEC 62353 (VDE 0751-1)) Test Setup General A high-impedance power supply is connected between each pa- The equivalent leakage current measurement is a method for measuring tient port and all exposed metal Probe protective conductor current (DIN VDE 0701-0702) and/or device leakage parts of the housing (which are...
  • Page 23 Connection Equivalent Leakage Current I DIN VDE 0701-0702 / 2 K Refer to the schematic diagrams included with the online help for connection instructions. Connection Exception for Permanently Installed Safety Class I Devices Select the I-EL measurement and start. Current is measured between the probe, with which the L and N conduc- tors must be contacted, and the protective conductor terminal PE at the Equivalent leakage current is measured between short-circuited N and L, device under test for permanently installed safety class I devices under...

  • Page 24: High-Voltage Test (Feature F02 Or Seculife St Hv )

    10.3 High-Voltage Test (Feature F02 or SECULIFE ST terrupted, the high-voltage test does not charge all dielectric ma- terial and the scope of testing is thus insufficient. Only safety class I and II devices can be tested, which can be connected to the test socket.
  • Page 25 õ Safety class II: Contact all exposed, conductive parts, simultaneously Testing as Part of a Test Sequence if possible, in order to avoid unnecessarily long test durations or õ Select the high-voltage menu under the setup function for the respec- repeats.

  • Page 26: Leakage Current Measurement

    Leakage Current Measurement 11.1 Earth Leakage Current I (Feature KA01) Current which flows from the power pack over the insulation to the I leakage protective conductor, and thus to earth. Attention! The protective conductor is disabled during this measurement. 11.2 Housing Leakage Current I (probe current, contact current) Current which flows from housing Select the...

  • Page 27: Patient Leakage Current Ipl

    11.3 Patient Leakage Current I 11.5 Residual Current I Current which flows from an ap- Sum of instantaneous current values which flow via the L and N conduc- plication part via the patient to tors at the device mains connection (also known as differential current). earth.
  • Page 28 Key for Tables Earth leakage current in the operating state (alternative: measurement of I Housing leakage current (probe or contact current) Residual current Device leakage current Patient leakage current Patient auxiliary current Maximum Allowable Limit Values for Leakage Current in mA Test Standard Test SFC NC SFC...
  • Page 29 This page has been deliberately left blank. GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...

  • Page 30: Multimeter Functions

    Multimeter Functions 12.2 Alternating / Direct Voltage U – Max. 253 V AC/DC Direct, alternating and pulsating volt- ages of up to 253 V can be measured V between the 2 and 3 connector jacks. Furthermore, it is possible to switch be- tween minimum, maximum and mo- mentary measured value via key This is particularly useful in combination...

  • Page 31: Resistance R

    new! 2. DUT on test socket ( as from firmware version 7.24) 12.3 Resistance R It is imperative that you observe the specified sequence of test steps: Resistance of up to 150 k can be measured between the 1 and 2 con- nector jacks.

  • Page 32: Measurements With Accessories

    Connection Protective conductor resistance can be determined with the WZ12C clip-on current transformer. 25 A AC test current (Feature G01 or SECULIFE ST only Use the Z864A shunt in addition to measuring range matching. P: potential lead for 4-wire measurement Alternating current can be measured in two measuring ranges (1 mA ...

  • Page 33: Temperature T With Pt100/1000 Sensor

    Select measurement and start. Select the Temp measurement and start. Select Pt100 or Pt1000 by means of “select measuring range” with the key. The temperature unit of measure can be selected in the “TEMPERATURE” setup menu. Selection can be made amongst C (Celsius), F (Fahrenheit) or Kelvin.

  • Page 34: Function Test

    Function Test The device under test can be subjected Measurements to a function test with line voltage via the The function test includes the following measurements: integrated test socket. – Voltage U between the L and N conductors – Residual current I Function Test (corresponds to fault current between L and N)
  • Page 35 Short-Circuit Test Test for shorts between N and L. Test to determine whether or not the N or L conductors are short- circuited to the protective conductor. The test socket can be rendered voltage-free with the key (14), or the function test can be ended with the key (12).

  • Page 36: Measurements In Accordance With National And International Standards With Selector Switch In Auto Position

    Measurements in Accordance with National and 15.1 Test Sequences International Standards with Selector Switch in Auto Position Test sequences for the various standards are always run in the same If measurements need to be performed in accordance with given stan- order, assuming that the device under test has been properly connected dards which require specific tests, and if results need to be stored and and the mains connection test has been passed.

  • Page 37: Setting Up Test Sequences

    • Perform function test if required: Overview of adjustable measuring parameters (see chapter 15.3 for their meaning) The function test can be performed each time a safety test has been successfully completed. The blinking signal lamp indicates that the Adjustable measuring function test should be started.
  • Page 38 ). See chapter 16 on page 58. Additional Parameters R-PE with clip x: Protective conductor resistance can be determined with the help of the WZ12C current clip. High-voltage x: A high-voltage test is conducted (prerequisite: Feature F02 or SECULIFE ST GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...

  • Page 39: Configuring Measuring Parameters

    Select the Sequence... menu and acknowledge. 10 A AC (feature G00 or SECULIFE ST) oder 25 A AC (feature G01 or SECULIFE ST R-PE with clip Protective conductor resistance can be determined with the help of the WZ12C current clip...

  • Page 40: Testing Devices In Accordance With Din Vde 0701, Part 1

    (permanent connection or with plug) Test current: 200 mA DC – Part 1: – Appendices: Test current: 10 A AC (Feature G00 or SECULIFE ST) Test current: 25 A AC (Feature G01 or SECULIFE ST • High-voltage test as supplement (Appendix E) (Prerequisite: Feature F02 or SECULIFE ST •...
  • Page 41 Test Sequence per VDE 0701 Select connection, select test regulation VDE 0701 part 1, classify DUT (SC I, II or III), part 1: extension cable X/– (with/without), Appendix E: HV test X/– (with/without) Framed with dashed line: Test The test is only run if it has been activated in Visual inspection O.K.? the initial program window, or in the Setup...

  • Page 42: Testing Devices In Accordance With Din Vde 0701, Part 240

    15.5 Testing Devices in Accordance with DIN VDE 0701, part 240 Data Processing / Office Machines You can either change over to testing in accordance with the new Permanently connected or with plug VDE 0701-0702 standard or perform the following measurements in ac- cordance with the above-mentioned standard: Testing safety class I and II data processing equipment and office machines as individual devices and in combination with one another.
  • Page 43 Test Sequence per VDE 0701, part 240 Select connection, select test regulation VDE 0701, part 240 classify DUT (SC I, II or III), combination testing X/– (yes/no) Framed with dashed line: Visual inspection Test The test is only run if it has been activated in the initial program window, or in the Setup menu under Yes/No...

  • Page 44: Testing Devices In Accordance With Din Vde 0701-0702:2008

    • Protective conductor R (permanent connection or with plug) Test current: DC 200 mA Test current: 10 A AC (Feature G00 or SECULIFE ST) Test current: 25 A AC (Feature G01 or SECULIFE ST • Insulation measurement R (can be deactivated, e.g. if danger...
  • Page 45 Test Sequence per DIN VDE 0701-0702:2008 Select connection, select test standard VDE 0701-0702, classify DUT (SC I, II or III), extension cable X/– (with/without) Framed with dashed line: Test Visual inspection The test is only run if it has been activated in the initial program window of in the Setup menu under Sequence ...

  • Page 46: Testing Extension Cables For Vde 0701-0702 (Vde 0701 Part 1) (Optional El1 Adapter)

    15.7 Testing Extension Cables for VDE 0701-0702 (VDE 0701 Part 1) Performing the Test (optional EL1 adapter) õ Connect the extension cable to the EL1 adapter as shown in the figure above. Extension Cables up to 5 m Long õ Select the “Ext. Cable ”...

  • Page 47: Testing Multiple Outlets For Vde 0701-0702 (Optional El1 Adapter)

    15.8 Testing Multiple Outlets for VDE 0701-0702 (optional EL1 adapter) õ Select “Ext. Cable ” in the initial menu. The following must ap- WITH EL1 pear in the line: “Ext. Cable x“. “Manual sequence” must be se- WITH EL1 lected. õ...

  • Page 48: Testing In Accordance With Din En 60950

    The following measurements can be performed in accordance with the above mentioned standard: • Protective conductor R Test current: : 25 A AC(Feature G01 or SECULIFE ST • Testing of dielectric strength by applying DC high voltage (1.5-fold value) (Prerequisite: Feature F02 or SECULIFE ST •...
  • Page 49 Test Sequence per EN 60950 Select connection, select test regulation EN 60950 classify DUT (SC I, II or III), setup/sequence: R-INS / HV test X/– (with/without) Visual inspection Framed with dashed line: Test The test is only run if it has been Switch DUT on activated in the Setup menu under Short-circuit...

  • Page 50: Testing Devices In Accordance With En 61010

    Connection must be made via the test socket: • Protective conductor R Test current: 10 A AC (Feature G00 or SECULIFE ST) Test current: 25 A AC (Feature G01 or SECULIFE ST • Testing of dielectric strength by applying high voltage with direct volt- age (1.5-fold value)
  • Page 51 Test Sequence per EN 61010 Select connection, select test standard EN 61010, classify DUT (SC I, II or III), setup/sequence: R-INS-/HV test X/– (with/without) Select connection, select test standard EN 61010, classify DUT (SC I, II or III), setup/sequence: R-INS-/HV test X/– (with/without) Visula inspection Visula inspection Framed with dashed line:...

  • Page 52: Testing Devices In Accordance With En 60335

    • Testing of the protective conductor connection by means of resistance measurement R (permanent connection or with plug) Test current: 10 A AC (Feature G00 or SECULIFE ST) Test current: 25 A AC (Feature G01 or SECULIFE ST • Testing for dielectric strength by applying DC high-voltage (1.5-fold value) (Prerequisite: Feature F02 or SECULIFE ST •...
  • Page 53 Test Sequence per EN 60335 Select connection, select test regulation EN 60335 classify DUT (SC I, II or III), setup/sequence: R-INS / HV test X/– (with/without) Visual inspection Framed with dashed line: Test Test is only run if it has been Switch DUT on activated in the Setup menu under Short-circuit...

  • Page 54: Testing In Accordance With Iec 62353/Vde 0751

    • Protective conductor measurement R Test current: 200 mA DC, Test current: 10 A AC (Feature G00 or SECULIFE ST) Test current: 25 A AC (Feature G01 or SECULIFE ST • Insulation measurement (can be additionally activated) (insulation resistance, LN to protective conductor) –...
  • Page 55 Test Sequence per IEC 62353/VDE 0751 Select connection, select test standard IEC 62353/VDE 0751, classify DUT (SC I, II or III), application part? (type B/BF/CF) Framed with dashed line: Test The test is only run, Visual inspection – if it has been activated in the initial program window, or in the Setup Yes/No menu under Sequence...

  • Page 56: Testing In Accordance With En 60601 (Feature Ka01)

    • Protective conductor measurement R App Prt See below and on page 54. test current: 10 A AC (Feature G00 or SECULIFE ST) ID-No. See parameters database in chapter 15.2 on page 37. Test current: 25 A AC (Feature G01 or SECULIFE ST Setup...
  • Page 57 Select connection, select test regulation EN 60601 classify DUT (SC I, II or III), test conditions (amongst others R measurement), application part? (type B/BF/CF) Framed with dashed line: Visual inspection The test is only run if it has been activat- Prüfung ed in the initial program window, or in Yes/No...

  • Page 58: Storing In (P)Si Module (Accessory) And Database Operations (Feature Kb01)

    Storing in (P)SI Module (Accessory) and Database Operations in the form of report data (depending upon the selector switch position or (Feature KB01) test regulation) via the RS 232 interface. The report menu in the test in- strument is activated with the keys to this end.

  • Page 59: Storing Test Results And Printing In Report Form

    Storing Test Results and Printing in Report Form Direct Print-Out (Feature KE01 in Combination with a PSI Module or SECUSTORE Storage Adapter) You can shift to the Protocol menu from any of the displayed test results (1 After completion of each test (individual test or at the end of a test page) with the help of the key.

  • Page 60: Characteristic Values

    Measurement with AC test current (Feature G00 or G01) is not possible at the sockets (1 through 3). Key: of rdg. = of reading (measured value), D = digit Feature G01 or SECULIFE ST : > 25 A; Short-circuit current is less than 25 A if the SC5 special cable is used.
  • Page 61 Func- Measured Quantity Measuring Range / Resolu- Open- Short- Internal Measuring Intrinsic Overload Capacity tion Nominal Range of tion Circuit Circuit Resis- Uncertainty Uncertainty Value Duration Voltage Current tance 103,5 V  126,5 V  Nominal Voltage U 0.1 V —...
  • Page 62 Influencing Quantities and Influence Error Power Supply 103.5 V 126.5 V or 207 V  253 V Line Voltage Influencing Quantity / Designation Influence Error   % of Measured Value Sphere of Influence Line Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz DIN VDE 0404 Power Consumption approx.
  • Page 63 Mechanical Design High-Voltage Test (Prerequisite: Feature F02 or SECULIFE ST Display multiple dot matrix display, 128 x 128 pixels Dimensions test instruments without high-voltage module: Transducer LxWxH: 292 mm x 138 mm x 243 mm 0.5 0.99 kV Nominal Voltage, AC...

  • Page 64: Rs 232 Interface

    RS 232 Interface Jack RS232 is provided for the connection of the following instruments: 20.3 Interface Definition and Protocol • (P)SI module (accessory), The interface included with the test instrument is in compliance which can be inserted into the lid of the tester with the RS 232 standard.

  • Page 65: Appendix

    Appendix 21.1 Evaluation of Measured Values for Individual Measurements 5.000 5.350 0.600 0.560 as well as for Calculated Quantities 7.000 7.450 0.700 0.655 In order to assure that the limit values for the individual measurements 10.00 10.60 or 12.5 0.800 0.750 are always observed, device measuring error must be taken into 20.00...

  • Page 66: Index

    21.3 Index Absence of Voltage ........7 Earth Fault ..........18 Limit Values... Acst Sig, Meas ........... 18 Earth Leakage Current ......7, 26 (menu - selector switch Setup position) ..18 Acst Sig, Seq ..........18 Electrical Safety .......... 62 Alternating / Direct Voltage UAC/DC ...
  • Page 67 Protective Conductor Resistance ....7 Test Conditions .......... 56 Test Current ..........7 Test Sequence... (menu - selector switch Setup Reference Ranges ........61 position) ............. 18 Reference Voltage ......18, 54, 56 Test Time ........... 18 Reports... Testing after Repairs ........6 (menu - selector switch Setup position) ..

  • Page 68: Maintenance - Recalibration

    Maintenance - Recalibration 22.1 Housing Maintenance 22.3 Safety Checks Check the safety of your test instrument on a regular basis. We recom- No special maintenance is required for the housing. Keep outside mend the same test intervals as for recalibration. surfaces clean.

  • Page 69: Device Return And Environmentally Compatible Disposal

    22.4 Device Return and Environmentally Compatible Disposal Repair and Replacement Parts Service Calibration Center* and Rental Instrument Service The test instrument is a category 9 product (monitoring and control instru- If service is required please contact: ment) in accordance with ElektroG (German Electrical and Electronic De- vice Law).

  • Page 70: Product Support

    Product Support If support is required please contact: GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH Product Support Hotline Phone +49 911 8602-0 +49 911 8602-709 E-Mail support@gossenmetrawatt.com GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...
  • Page 71 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...
  • Page 72    Edited in Germany Subject to change without notice A pdf version is available on the internet Phone +49 911 8602-111 +49 911 8602-777 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH E-Mail info@seculife.eu Südwestpark 15 www.seculife.eu 90449 Nürnberg Germany •...

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