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Seaward Supernova Plus
Portable Appliance Tester

Instruction Manual

283A577
December 2003
© 2003 Seaward Electronic Ltd.
Issue 2

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Seaward Supernova Plus Portable Appliance Tester Instruction Manual 283A577 December 2003 © 2003 Seaward Electronic Ltd. Issue 2...
  • 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 from the day of delivery. © Copyright 2003 All rights reserved. Nothing from this edition may be multiplied, or...

  • 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 Tester ..........6 The Top Panel..............7 The Keyboard ................8 Definitions................10 Quick Reference..............11 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING THE TESTER ....
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Appliance Number............33 Site Name..............33 Location Name .............. 34 User Name ..............34 Test Status ..............35 Storage Status .............. 35 Date From ..............35 Date To................35 Search ................36 Search Result..............36 Entering Manual Mode ..........38 Re –Test Period ............
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Edit Site List ..............60 Edit Location List............61 Change Date / Time ............62 Edit Phone Book List............. 62 Change Password............66 Set Brightness............... 66 Factory Settings ............66 View Memory Used ............67 Perform Memory Test ........... 67 Delete Single Appliance ..........
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Standard Accessories ............. 81 Optional Accessories............... 82 CHAPTER 7 SPECIFICATIONS........83 Earth Bond Test ..............83 Earth Screen Test ..............83 Insulation Test ................. 84 Substitute Leakage Test............84 Flash Test................84 Leakage................... 85 Touch Leakage................ 85 Power Tests................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents APPENDIX B REFERENCE INFORMATION....93 Factory-set Test Sequences ........... 93 Testcode Tables..............95...

  • Page 9: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity for the Seaward Supernova Plus Portable Appliance Tester 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 10: Before Starting

    Seaward Electronic reserve the right to update the software in instruments returned to themselves for repair or otherwise, without notifying the customer previously.

  • Page 11: 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 12 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 5 - Maintaining the Tester).

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Introducing The Tester

    Introduction Chapter 1 Introducing the Tester Introduction The Seaward Supernova Plus Portable Appliance Tester 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 14: Your Portable Appliance Tester

    Your Portable Appliance Tester Your Portable Appliance Tester Item Number Part Supernova Plus Tester Earth bond lead 115V Adapter (UK only) Flash probe Instruction manual PATSLite software disc Computer download lead Dual serial port adaptor...

  • Page 15: The Top Panel

    The Top Panel Item Number Part 110V/115V socket 230V socket Class 2 Flash Probe connector Remote Probe sense socket Earth Bond lead connector IEC Lead connector Fuses Indicators for selected sockets and mains on.

  • Page 16: The Keyboard

    The Keyboard The Keyboard Item Number Part Alpha-numeric Keyboard Cursor keys Green / Red keys Fast keys RS232 port Parallel port The user is provided with a 320 x 240 1/4 VGA Graphical Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The keyboard consists of an alpha-numeric keyboard, together with specific function keys.
  • Page 17 The Supernova Plus also has the ability to use non-standard characters, which can be displayed by pressing the ‘Symbols’ key during text entry. Simply use the cursor keys to highlight the required character and press the Green button. You can also use numeric keys 1-9 to move you to extreme points of the symbol matrix.

  • Page 18: Definitions

    The keys with symbols to the left of the keyboard. These are used to select menu options displayed on the screen. Tester - The Seaward Supernova Plus Portable Appliance Tester Un-powered Tests - The EUT is the subject of electrical tests using stimuli generated within the Tester.

  • Page 19: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Quick Reference Editing the date in all modes On delivery of the Supernova Plus it is necessary to ensure that the correct date and time are stored. Once stored the date/time is retained in memory and does not need to be entered again. To edit the date: from the MAIN MENU select SETUP, select, CHANGE DATE/TIME, use the cursor keys to highlight the digit to be changed.
  • Page 20 Quick Reference Storing System Data System Data consists of everything changed from within the SETUP MENU. To store the System Data return to the MAIN MENU from the SETUP MENU. The unit will then display the message STORING SYSTEM DATA. This will only be done if changes have been made, if no changes have been made then the system data will not be updated.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Connecting The Tester

    Quick Reference Chapter 2 Connecting the Tester The Tester must be powered by a 230V supply. The supply must include an earth connection via a 3 pin mains plug. When switched on, the Tester will carry out a short self-test procedure (approximately 2 seconds).

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Using The Tester

    Introduction Chapter 3 Using the Tester Introduction Once the start-up procedure of the Tester has been completed, the following screen will appear: - -------MAIN MENU------- NEW TEST VIEW TEST RESULTS DOWNLOAD RESULTS SETUP MEMORY OPTIONS CHANGE USER REMOTE MODE ACCESSORIES USER : John Thursday 4 March 2001 09:03 Navigation through the menus is by dedicated keys: -...

  • Page 23: Fast Key Menus

    Fast Key Menus Fast Key Menus To facilitate a fast access to commonly used options on the menus, use the ‘fast’ keys on the keyboard. These are located below the display. These correspond to the key name on the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 24: How To Perform Automatic Tests

    How to perform Automatic Tests How to perform Automatic Tests To perform automatic tests, use the cursor keys to highlight the New Test option on the Main Menu and press Enter to display the following menus: - Use the keyboard or a compatible Barcode Reader to enter an Appliance Number.

  • Page 25: Re-Test Period

    How to perform Automatic Tests If you need to change the current Location use the cursor keys to highlight LOCATION and press Enter to change the Location Name ---LOCATION LIST-- WORKSHOP LOCATION 2 LOCATION 3 Use the cursor keys to highlight a location name and press enter to select the desired option.

  • Page 26: Test Settings

    How to perform Automatic Tests Note for PATGuard Plus Users Re-test periods are downloaded with test results and are compared with re-test periods of existing Assets on PATGuard Plus or used as the re-test period for new Assets. This is to ensure that re-test periods are ‘synchronized’...

  • Page 27: Default Sequence

    How to perform Automatic Tests Default Sequence When you first enter this menu all of the previous values are displayed and one of the field descriptions is highlighted. ---------------DEFAULT SEQUENCE EDITOR----------------- OUTPUT LIMIT DUR NUM SOCKET 230V VISUAL EARTH BOND 0.10Ω...
  • Page 28 This is an Earth Bond Test where the EUT is not plugged into the Tester power socket but remains powered up from its normal power socket. For this test to be correctly carried out, the Supernova Plus is required to be powered from an adjacent socket to the EUT’s power socket.
  • Page 29 How to perform Automatic Tests There are two stages to this test: 1. An Earth Bond Test to the socket earth. This is carried out by connecting the Earth Bond lead to the socket screw (which should be earthed) or an adjacent building earth to the EUT.

  • Page 30: Use Testcodes

    How to perform Automatic Tests Use Testcodes This option bypasses the need to edit a specific test sequence, allowing direct entry of a Testcode through the keyboard or a barcode scanner. ---------------ENTER TESTCODES------------------------- OUTPUT LIMIT DUR NUM SOCKET 230V VISUAL EARTH BOND 0.10Ω...
  • Page 31 How to perform Automatic Tests Visual Test If a visual test is included as part of the test sequence, the following screen will be displayed: - VISUAL RESULT INSPECTION COVER / CASE POWER CORD PLUG The first inspection (COVER / CASE) will be pre-selected on entering this screen.
  • Page 32 This is an Earth Bond Test where the EUT is not plugged into the Tester power socket but remains powered up from its normal power socket. For this test to be correctly carried out, the Supernova Plus is required to be powered from an adjacent socket to the EUT’s power socket.
  • Page 33 How to perform Automatic Tests There are two stages to this test: 1. An Earth Bond Test to the socket earth. This is carried out by connecting the Earth Bond lead to the socket screw (which should be earthed) or an adjacent building earth to the EUT.
  • Page 34 How to perform Automatic Tests Add Comments When you have completed testing the EUT you can enter comments. The Test Results can be reviewed before entering any comments by selecting the REVIEW RESULTS Fast key. It is also possible to compare the new Test Results with any previous Test Results stored in memory for the same Appliance at the same Site.

  • Page 35: Options After Test

    How to perform Automatic Tests The inverse video descriptions are Comments Designators. These are used to remind the user what to enter into each comment line. They are defaulted to correspond with the requirements of the PATSLite software (supplied with the tester). The Asset Description should be entered into Comment Line 1.
  • Page 36 How to perform Automatic Tests Review Test Results Display the results from the test in tabular form: - A fast key is available to VIEW COMMENTS. Use the Red button to return to the previous menu. Results Comparison Selecting this option will cause the tester to search memory for a previously stored test result for the same Appliance and Site.

  • Page 37: Abort Actions

    How to perform Automatic Tests Write Data to Brain Cell This option can only be used when combined with the Seaward Brain Cell Reader. Full details of this option can be found in the Instruction Manual which is supplied with every Brain Cell Reader. Abort Actions During an Automatic test, pressing the Red Button immediately stops the test in progress and displays the following menu: -...

  • Page 38: How To Use The Meter Display

    How to use the Meter Display How to use the Meter Display The following screen is displayed prior to tests commencing in both Manual Mode and Automatic Mode:- Ref. Function Number Test Icon Connection Icon Test in Progress Icon Test Duration Counter Primary Display Secondary Display...
  • Page 39 How to use the Meter Display Test Icon Indicates the test selected. Visual Earth Bond Insulation Substitute Leakage Flash Leakage & Load Touch Leakage Polarity Connection Icon Indicates connection required for external probes. Earth Bond Probe No Probe IEC Lead...
  • Page 40 How to use the Meter Display Test in Progress Icon Indicates test in progress with voltage warning. Low Voltage High Voltage Applying Power Test Duration Counter Indicates duration of test. This will count down, when the counter reaches zero if the Tester is still taking a measurement the counter will flash.

  • Page 41: How To View Test Results

    How to view Test Results How to view Test Results To view test results stored in memory, use the cursor keys to highlight the VIEW TEST RESULTS option on the Main Menu and press Enter to display the following menu: - ---------SEARCH FOR DATA----------------- APPLIANCE: * SITE: *...

  • Page 42: Location Name

    How to view Test Results Use the cursor keys to highlight a Site name and press Enter to select the desired option. ∗ Select if you wish your search to include all of the sites. Select ‘Other’ to search for a Site not in the list (this can happen if a Site Name has been modified after testing).

  • Page 43: Test Status

    How to view Test Results Test Status When Test Status is highlighted use the Enter button to select the option required, every time you press the Enter button a different ∗ option will be displayed. This can be PASS, FAIL or which indicates both.

  • Page 44: Search

    How to view Test Results This option allows the user to search for test results before the selected date. Use the cursor keys to highlight the digit to be changed. Use the cursor keys to change the value or enter the digits directly using the keypad.
  • Page 45 How to view Test Results Appliance Test Results It is possible to view the results obtained for a certain appliance by highlighting the appliance number and pressing the Enter button. A fast key is available to VIEW COMMENTS. Use the Red button to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 46: Entering Manual Mode

    How to view Test Results How to perform Manual Tests Manual mode provides the user with direct access to the tests. In this mode individual tests can be selected and performed. Appliance number, site, location, user can still be assigned to appliances if it is required to store the result.
  • Page 47 How to view Test Results Create Appliance Number This allows all manual tests performed to be stored against the appliance number until the appliance number is changed. Use the keyboard, compatible Barcode Reader or Brain Cell Reader to enter an Appliance Number. Note See Chapter 4 for tips on using barcodes.

  • Page 48: Re-Test Period

    How to view Test Results --SELECT LOCATION-- WORKSHOP LOC. 2 LOC. 3 Use the cursor keys to highlight a Location name and press Enter to select the desired option. Note Default settings for Sites and Test Sequences are pre-loaded into the Tester. See ‘How to use Setup’ to change these settings.

  • Page 49: Performing A Manual Test

    This is an Earth Bond Test where the EUT is not plugged into the Tester power socket but remains powered up from its normal power socket. For this test to be correctly carried out, the Supernova Plus is required to be powered from an adjacent socket to the EUT’s power socket.
  • Page 50 How to view Test Results There are two stages to this test: 1. An Earth Bond Test to the socket earth. This is carried out by connecting the Earth Bond lead to the socket screw (which should be earthed) or an adjacent building earth to the EUT.
  • Page 51 How to view Test Results Note When the connection icon is flashing you cannot change any settings. The settings cannot be changed for a test if you have performed that test from within an appliance sequence. For example after selecting Create Appliance No you can only change the Earth Bond settings on the first Earth Bond test, all subsequent Earth Bond test will conform to the same settings.
  • Page 52 How to view Test Results Enter Comments/Save Results When you have completed testing the EUT, you can enter comments. Other Fast keys are available for use before entering Comments and storing results.
  • Page 53 How to view Test Results Review Results Display the results from the test in tabular form: - A fast key is available to VIEW COMMENTS. Use the Red button to return to the previous menu. Results Comparison Selecting this option will cause the tester to search memory for a previously stored test result for the same Appliance and Site.

  • Page 54: Destination

    How to view Test Results How to download Data To download results stored in memory, use the cursor keys to highlight the Download Results option from the Main Menu and press Enter to display the following menu:- -------------------DOWNLOAD OPTIONS-------------------- DESTINATION : PC OUTPUT CONNECTION : RS232 BAUD RATE...

  • Page 55: Output Connection

    How to view Test Results manual, which is supplied with every MODEM. TRANSFER PRINTER This option can only be used with the Seaward Test’n’Tag System (308A910). Full details of this option can be found in the manual supplied with every Test’n’Tag System. Output Connection Selects the tester output connection to which the results are to be sent, available options are:...
  • Page 56 How to view Test Results appears to the software as a Usercode.
  • Page 57 How to view Test Results For downloading to a generic A4 printer the user has the option of sending data as a certificate, or a list, or as pass/fail labels. In the certificate format the user has the option to produce one certificate per page or to produce continuous printouts.

  • Page 58: Appliance Number

    How to view Test Results Appliance Number Enter an Appliance number to search for specific results. If the ∗ Appliance number field is left blank then the character will be inserted, indicating to search for all of the appliances. Site Name Use the cursor keys to highlight a Site name and press Enter to ∗...

  • Page 59: User Name

    How to view Test Results Note If the list contains more locations than the unit can display then use the cursor keys to scroll through the list. User Name ------USER LIST------ Use the cursor keys to highlight a User name and press Enter to ∗...

  • Page 60: Date To

    Press the red button to return to the search menu How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes The Supernova Plus is capable of printing barcode labels in conjunction with a compatible thermal printer (see chapter 6).

  • Page 61: To Print Barcode Pass/Fail Labels

    How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes To Print Barcode Pass/Fail Labels To print barcode pass/fail labels it is necessary to carry out an actual test (see how to perform automatic tests). After a test is complete and the results stored in memory it is possible to download results to a thermal printer (see how to download results) and print pass/fail labels.

  • Page 62: Edit Test Settings

    How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes How to use Setup To set up the Tester, use the cursor keys to highlight the Setup option on the Main Menu and press Enter to display the following menu: - ------------------SETUP------------------ From this menu you can change the way the Tester will operate and EDIT TEST SETTINGS also change User levels and Sites.
  • Page 63 How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes Test Settings Editor The TEST SETTINGS EDITOR allows the test sequence for the selected test to be examined and changed if required. ---------------------TEST SETTINGS EDITOR------------------- Use the cursor keys to highlight a field to be changed and press OUTPUT LIMIT Enter to select the desired option.
  • Page 64 How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes Use this process for each Test Parameter. Use the Enter button or OK Fast key to save the settings and return to the TEST SETTINGS EDITOR. Press the Red button to abort changes made to the settings and return to the TEST SETTINGS EDITOR.
  • Page 65 How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes Store Settings Use the cursor keys to highlight the OK and press Enter or select the OK Fast key to save the settings and return to the previous menu. Pressing the Red Button will abort all of the changes made and return to the previous menu.
  • Page 66 How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes Edit User List / Options --------USER LIST-------- JOHN USER 3 Use the cursor keys to highlight a User name and press Enter to select the desired option: - ------------EDIT USER SETTINGS------------ NAME: JOHN To change the user name highlight NAME and press the Enter USER LEVEL: ADVANCED button.
  • Page 67 How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes Advanced User Selects the user level as an ADVANCED user. No Help will be displayed before each test automatically. Help is still available from the Help fast key Startup Mode Use the cursor keys to highlight a test mode on startup and press Enter to select the desired option.

  • Page 68: Edit Site List

    How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes Beep on Warning Use the cursor keys to highlight the option and press Enter to select the desired option. This option will cause a beep whenever a warning message is displayed or a test fails. Saving User Settings In the EDIT USER SETTINGS, highlight OK and press the Enter button or select the OK Fast key.

  • Page 69: Edit Location List

    How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes Use the keyboard to edit the name of the Site and press Enter to save and return to the previous menu. Press the Red button to return to the previous menu without saving changes Edit Location List -----EDIT LOCATION LIST---- WORKSHOP...

  • Page 70: Change Date / Time

    How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes Change Date / Time -------SET DATE AND TIME------- This option allows the user to change the Date and Time. Use the 01/08/2002 15:30 left and right cursor keys to highlight the digit to be changed. Use the up and down cursor keys to change the value or enter the digits directly using the keypad.

  • Page 71: System Configuration

    How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes System Configuration The SYSTEM CONFIGURATION settings cover the range of system settings available to the User. APPLIANCE ID This option allows the User to predetermine the Appliance Number. Options are: BLANK, REPEAT LAST, INCREMENT LAST. BLANK –...
  • Page 72 Supernova Plus is powered. AUTO CORRECTED - perform the power tests with the mains correct polarity even if the Supernova Plus is powered from a socket which has the mains polarity reversed. INPUT & REVERSED - this option will perform two power tests for every one selected, one with the correct mains polarity and one with the reverse mains polarity.
  • Page 73 Default is OPTIONS. ROLL PRINTER This allows the user to define the roll printer to be used with the Supernova Plus. For barcode printing with the Seaward Thermal Printer (283A954) set to SEAWARD (283A954). DATE AND TIME This allows the user to password protect the date and time. An existing password must be setup before this option will become effective.

  • Page 74: Change Password

    Press the Red button to abort any changes made. Factory Settings It is possible to reset the Supernova Plus to the settings which were configured from new. This option will first ask you if you are sure, select Yes to reset or No to abort.

  • Page 75: View Memory Used

    How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes How to use the Memory To use the memory tests and functions, use the cursor keys to highlight the MEMORY OPTIONS on the Main Menu and press Enter to display the following menu:- --------MEMORY OPTIONS-------- VIEW MEMORY USED PERFORM MEMORY TEST...

  • Page 76: Delete Single Appliance

    How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes Once the PERFORM MEMORY TEST option is highlighted press the enter button. The memory test checks all of the appliance results against their checksums. If the test passes then no action is taken. If the test fails then the Memory checksum requires updating.

  • Page 77: Clear Upload Memory

    How to upload To Upload data to the Supernova Plus, first connect the serial port of the Tester to the appropriate port on your PC using the PC Download lead supplied.

  • Page 78: How To Change The User

    How to change the User Data that can be uploaded depends on the PC software. PATSLite can Upload Test Settings only. PATGuard Plus can Upload Test Settings, Sites into the SITE LIST, Locations into the LOCATION LIST, Test Results back into memory for RESULT COMPARISON and Appliances for automatic test run.

  • Page 79: Help Provided To The User

    How to change the User How to use Help The Tester is provided with an on-line help function which can be called up when the test screens are displayed, by pressing the HELP Fast key. Each test will have three or four help pages depending on information content.

  • Page 80: The Effect Of User Levels During Test Sequences

    How to change the User Note: This topic will cover one or two pages depending on the connection options available (Insulation can be Class 1 or Class 2). Each connection option will have a new page of information. Why tests fail The final page of information provides guidance on why a test may fail e.g.

  • Page 81: Chapter 4 Tips & Troubleshooting

    Power-On Self tests: Chapter 4 Tips & Troubleshooting Power-On Self tests: When the tester is powered on, a number of messages can possibly appear as the Tester performs safety tests on itself and the mains power supply. If a voltage greater than 30V is detected on the neutral input line or the earth is missing then the following message will be displayed.

  • Page 82: Safety Tests During Operation

    Tester connection is secure. If all the above is checked OK then the Supernova Plus may be faulty. Contact your Seaward Agent for repair. The unit then completes an internal check. If any faults are found...

  • Page 83: Temperature Monitoring

    Temperature monitoring If the low voltage test fails, then either of the following warnings will be displayed: - --------------------WARNING-------------------- APPLIANCE MAY BE SHORT CIRCUIT PRESS THE ENTER BUTTON IF SAFE PRESS THE RED BUTTON TO ABORT --------------------WARNING-------------------- FUSE MAY BE OPEN CIRCUIT OR PRESS THE ENTER BUTTON IF SAFE PRESS THE RED BUTTON TO ABORT These messages mean that the EUT is switched off or the fuse may...

  • Page 84: Multiple Earth Connections

    This has previously needed the additional earth connections to be isolated. The Supernova Plus tester is capable of testing earth connections in the presence of additional earth paths. This is done automatically by performing a point to point measurement of the earth connection, and measurement of the differential leakage current, rather than the earth lead current.

  • Page 85: Downloading To Computer Software

    Downloading to Computer Software The Supernova Plus can be setup to be compatible with various software packages. The APLNCE & CNMTS option can be found in SYSTEM CONFIGURATION in the SETUP menu this may need to be set for 10 DIGIT RESTRICTION for non Seaward software.
  • Page 86 Downloading to Computer Software Serial Port The serial port uses a standard 9-way D-type connector Description N.C. N.C. N.C. Baud Rate: 9600, 19200, 28800 (selectable) Start Bits: Data Bits Stop Bits: Parity: None Inter-character Delay: 20ms...

  • Page 87: Chapter 5 Maintaining The Tester

    Cleaning the Tester Chapter 5 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 panel.

  • Page 88: User Maintenance

    User Maintenance User Maintenance The Tester is a rugged quality instrument. However, care should always be taken when using, transporting and storing this type of equipment. Failure to treat the product with care will reduce both the life of the instrument and its reliability. If the Tester is subject to condensation, allow the Tester to completely dry before use.

  • Page 89: Chapter 6 Accessories

    Standard Accessories Chapter 6 Accessories A series of standard and optional accessories are available for the Seaward Supernova Plus Tester. The standard accessories are supplied with the Tester. Standard Accessories Accessory Part Number Earth bond test lead 249A908 Insulation probe...

  • Page 90: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Accessory Part Number Calibration Checkbox 283A951 Barcode Scanner 194A922 Thermal Label Printer 283A954 Thermal Printer Labels 283A304 Appliance Number Labels (250) 194A307 Serial Printer Lead 283A955 Serial-PC Download Lead (9-9 way) 194A919 Serial-PC Download Lead (9-25way) 194A920 Pass Labels (500) 91B038...

  • Page 91: Chapter 7 Specifications

    Earth Bond Test Chapter 7 Specifications Earth Bond Test Test Voltage * .............6V nominal (no load) Test Current *..…...……...4A, 10A, 25A selectable (into s/c load) Range ................40mΩ - 19.99Ω Resolution................…..0.01Ω Accuracy..........+/- 5% of reading, +/- 2 digits Pass Levels................selectable Misc...........….4-wire measurement, floating earth...

  • Page 92: Insulation Test

    Insulation Test Insulation Test Test Voltage * ....500V d.c. or 250V d.c. nominal (0.5MΩ load) Short Circuit Current ..........2mA d.c. maximum Range................100kΩ - 100 MΩ Resolution............…..0.01 MΩ (<100 MΩ) Accuracy..... +/- 5% of reading, +/- 2 digits (100kΩ - 20MΩ) Pass Levels …………0.5MΩ, 1MΩ, 2MΩ, 4MΩ, 7MΩ, 10MΩ, 50MΩ...

  • Page 93: Leakage

    Leakage Leakage Range................0.1mA - 10.0mA Resolution................…...0.01mA Accuracy..........+/- 5% of reading, +/- 2 digits Pass Levels....….0.25mA, 0.5mA, 0.75mA, 1.5mA, 2.25mA, 2.5mA, 3.0mA, 3.5mA, 9.9mA Touch Leakage Range................0.1mA - 2.0mA Resolution.................…..0.01mA Accuracy..........+/- 10% of reading, +/- 2 digits Pass Levels..........….0.25mA, 0.5mA, 1.0mA Power Tests Socket..Selectable 115V BS4343, BS546 / 230V BS 1363 socket.

  • Page 94: 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 ..........110V/230V +/- 6% 50/60Hz Max Output Current ................16A Fuses (Internal)..........…….not user replaceable...

  • Page 95: Appendix A Purpose Of Tests

    Earth Bond Test Appendix A Purpose of Tests Earth Bond Test 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. A selectable test current is applied between the earth pin of the mains supply plug and the earth bond test lead clip.

  • Page 96: Insulation Test

    Insulation Test Insulation Test Warning 500 V / 250V d.c. test voltage This test is used to verify that adequate insulation exists between the mains supply pins and earth. During the insulation test, a 500V DC voltage is applied between the earth pin and both the live and neutral pins of the appliance mains supply plug.

  • Page 97: Flash Test

    Flash Test This test can prove useful in situations where neither conventional Insulation nor Flash tests are acceptable methods of testing the insulation of the appliance. Flash Test Warning 1500V/3000V a.c. test voltage This test is used to determine that the insulation is of sufficient strength to prevent breakdown, particularly where high transient voltages are likely.

  • Page 98: Powered Tests

    Powered Tests Powered Tests Warning Mains voltage applied to appliance The following powered tests differ from the previous tests in that they apply mains supply voltage to the appliance to perform their functions:- • Leakage Test • Touch Leakage Test •...

  • Page 99: Leakage Test

    Leakage Test Leakage Test Warning Mains voltage applied to appliance The Leakage Test shows the current being lost through Leakage as the difference in the currents flowing in the Live and the Neutral conductors. This difference is the total leakage away from the appliance, and is generally equivalent to the current flow through the earth lead of the appliance, and displays the result in milliamps (mA).

  • Page 100: Operation Test

    Operation Test Operation Test Warning Mains voltage applied to appliance The Power test supplies the equipment under test (appliance), connected to 115V/230V test sockets, with the rated voltage of that socket. The Tester measures the power used by the appliance and displays the reading in kVA.

  • Page 101: Appendix B Reference Information

    Factory-set Test Sequences Appendix B Reference Information Factory-set Test Sequences Name Earth Insulation Leakage Touch Flash Bond Leakage 230V 0.1Ω 1.0MΩ 0.75mA SKIP SKIP HH/PORT 1 230V SKIP 2.0MΩ 0.25mA SKIP SKIP HH/PORT 2 0.1Ω 1.MΩ SKIP SKIP SKIP EQUIPMENT SKIP 2.0MΩ...
  • Page 102 Factory-set Test Sequences 110V 0.1Ω 1.0MΩ 0.75mA SKIP SKIP HH/PORT 1 110V SKIP 2.0MΩ SKIP 0.25mA SKIP HH/PORT 2 110V 0.1Ω 1.0MΩ 3.5mA SKIP SKIP MOV/STAT 1 110V SKIP 2.0MΩ SKIP 0.25mA SKIP MOV/STAT 2 110V LEAD 0.08Ω 1MΩ SKIP SKIP SKIP (3M)

  • Page 103: Testcode Tables

    Testcode Tables Testcode Tables The test sequence code is split into two 10-digit testcodes, this Appendix describes how the two testcodes are broken down. First Testcode: Digit 1 Visual Voltage Inspection/Polarity No Visual Inspection 230V No Polarity Test Visual Inspection 230V No Polarity Test No Visual Inspection...
  • Page 104 Testcode Tables Digit 2 Earth Bond Skip Earth Bond Earth Bond Fault Limit (mΩ) 1.5 m Ω 2.5 mΩ 3.5 mΩ 4.5 mΩ 5.5 mΩ 6.5 mΩ 7.5 mΩ 8.5 mΩ 9.5 mΩ...
  • Page 105 Testcode Tables Digit 3 Earth Bond Current Multiplier x100 x1000 x100 x1000 x100 x1000 100mA a.c. 100mA a.c. x100 100mA a.c. x1000 100mA a.c. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved...
  • Page 106 Testcode Tables Reserved Digit 4 Insulation Voltage Skip 0.5MΩ 250V d.c. 1.0MΩ 250V d.c. 2.0MΩ 250V d.c. 4.0MΩ 250V d.c. 7.0MΩ 250V d.c. 0.5MΩ 500V d.c. 1.0MΩ 500V d.c. 2.0MΩ 500V d.c. 4.0MΩ 500V d.c. 7.0MΩ 500V d.c. 250V d.c. 10.0MΩ...
  • Page 107 Testcode Tables Digit 6 Flash Skip 1.5mA 2.00mA 2.25mA Digit 7 Leakage Skip 0.25mA 0.50mA 0.75mA 1.50mA 2.25mA 2.50mA 3.00mA 3.50mA 9.90mA 1.00mA Digit 8 Touch Leakage Skip 0.25mA 0.50mA 1.00mA...
  • Page 108 Testcode Tables Digit 9 Earth Bond Test Duration 2s : add 0.0 to the earth bond limit 5s : add 0.0 to the earth bond limit 10s : add 0.0 to the earth bond limit 30s : add 0.0 to the earth bond limit 2s : add 0.1 to the earth bond limit 5s : add 0.1 to the earth bond limit 10s : add 0.1 to the earth bond limit...
  • Page 109 Testcode Tables Digit 10 Insulation Test Duration Second Testcode Digit 1 Sub-Leakage Test Duration Digit 2 Flash Test Duration Digit 3 Leakage/Load Test Duration 120s 180s Unlimited...
  • Page 110 Testcode Tables Digit 4 Touch Leakage Test Duration 120s 180s Unlimited Digit 5 Number of Earth Bond Tests Unlimited...
  • Page 111 Testcode Tables Digit 6 Number of Insulation Tests Unlimited Digit 7 Number of Substitute Leakage Tests Unlimited...
  • Page 112 Testcode Tables Digit 8 Number of Flash Tests Unlimited Digit 9 Number of Load/Leakage Tests...
  • Page 113 Testcode Tables Digit 10 Number of Touch Leakage Tests...
  • Page 114 Testcode Tables...
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