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5080 / 6080 / 6080PLUS Portable Appliance Testers Operation Manual Version 4.10 : March 2010 All product names are trademarks of their respective companies...
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTER OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 5080 / 6080 / 6080PLUS PAT OPERATION GUIDE....................3 ............................3 AFETY AND ARNINGS 5080, 6080 & 6080PLUS P .........3 ENERAL ESCRIPTION OF ORTABLE PPLIANCE ESTERS ......................4 ESTS PERFORMED AND SAVED TO MEMORY & C - 5080....................5...
Transmille Ltd. Unauthorised servicing will invalidate the warranty. 4: The 5080, 6080 & 6080PLUS comply with the safety standard IEC 1010. When using the PATs the operator must take all necessary safety precautions to ensure that there is no risk of shock when testing an appliance.
230V / 110V Selection (Models 6080 / 6080PLUS Only) Models 6080 / 6080PLUS PATs allow tests to be performed at either 110V or 230V, depending on the mode selected (see section ‘operating the PAT’ for details) TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 4...
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTER OPERATION MANUAL Front Panel Controls & Connectors - 5080 LED BATTERY LEVEL INDICATION LEAD LENGTH SLIDER CONTROL EARTH BOND CURRENT OUTPUTS DISPLAY PASS/FAIL LED INDICATORS APPLIANCE TEST SOCKET CLASS 1 FUNCTION FUSE TEST & MAIN RECHARGE TEST FUNCTION SOCKET &...
PASS/FAIL INDICATOR LEAD TEST IEC SOCKET & TEST BUTTON CLASS 1 FUNCTION 230V 110V APPLIANCE APPLIANCE FUSE TEST & MAIN TEST SOCKET TEST SOCKET TEST FUNCTION LED INDICATORS CLASS 2 DATA FUNCTION PORT RECHARGE SOCKET & TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 6...
CLASS 1 FUNCTION 230V 110V APPLIANCE APPLIANCE FUSE TEST & MAIN TEST SOCKET TEST SOCKET TEST FUNCTION LED INDICATORS CLASS 2 DATA FUNCTION PORT RECHARGE BUILT-IN SOCKET & QWERTY OPTIONAL KEYBOARD / KEYBOARD BARCODE SCANNER SOCKET TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 7...
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTER OPERATION MANUAL Operating the PAT – 5080 / 6080 Only 1: Connecting the appliance Plug in the appliance to be tested and make sure it is switched on. For the model 6080 plug into appropriate 230V or 110V socket as required (see below for 230V/110V selection).
Press “ENTER” when done to move on to the next entry. Note : “Y” or “N” above can be either those on the keyboard or the test buttons “Class 1” for Yes or “Class 2” for No. TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 9...
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If the fuse test fails check the appliance is switched on and the fuse is OK, then use the retry option. RE-TEST Note : Some appliances will always fail this check, in which case select Y to the ignore fuse check. IGNORE FAIL TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 10...
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VIEW RESULTS (Y/N) 19: VIEWING RESULTS To see the measured values on the LCD display, choose YES when the Show Results message is displayed. Note : this message is only displayed for 2 seconds. TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 11...
: EARTH BOND 0.10R INS RES 10MR LEAKAGE <0.01mA Fuse Check Function (Model 6080 / 6080PLUS) Press a fuse across the studs in the fuse test section -the LED will illuminate if fuse continuity is OK TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 12...
BEEPER Y/N (6080PLUS ONLY) Turns the beeper on/off for keyboard presses and testing APP. LIST Y/N (5080/6080 ONLY) This function allows the appliance list displayed at the beginning of each test to be turned on or off – this list is only of use if the PAT tests are to be downloaded to the PC* and can be turned off if not required.
Note: Asset Feature enabled, Appliance List (even if ON) will not be shown. Goes back to OPTION Y/N, PAT will automatically turn off after five seconds. Pressing both buttons together when the PAT is switched on will switch the PAT off. TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 14...
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTER OPERATION MANUAL 5080 Specifications Visual Test Manual Test: Select ‘pass/fail’ using keys. Note : Only runs when PAT memory enabled Fuse Test Test Voltage: 230V AC, 50Hz Test Duration: 2 seconds Measurement points: Between live and neutral.
The optional PAT Download & Reporting Software provides easy to use tools to download data from the Transmille range of PATs and produce fully formatted professional looking reports in seconds. The program also includes the ability to use the DYMO ‘LabelWriter’ range of thermal label printers to print appliance test labels.
When prompted, ensure the PAT is connected, and press any key on the PAT : The software will detect a different PAT is connected, and prompt for a new activation code. Enter the new activation code and the software will be re-activated for the new PAT. TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 18...
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PC using the supplied data lead. Click YES to enable, the press any button on the PAT to proceed. Once this information is entered, the main menu will be displayed. All major functions are accessible from this screen : TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 19...
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTER OPERATION MANUAL Main Menu 5080 / 6080 Models 6080PLUS Main Menu The following functions are available : The 6080PLUS includes additional menu items : • Download Appliances • View / Edit Appliances • View / Print Reports •...
: Following the download, the program will ask if you want to erase the PAT memory. Click Yes to erase the memory or No to abort the erase. TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 21...
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Example message if all data has already been downloaded. If the download function detects that previously unloaded appliances have not been tested, these will be marked as ‘untested’ and a message similar to the following will be displayed : TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 22...
The PAT serial number list is only displayed when the system detects two or more PATS have been downloaded into the system. The ‘More Reports…’ button provides access to further GENERAL reports, including retest due reports, untested appliances etc. TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 23...
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The list will be updated to display the new groups, ready for the address / location to be entered when a line is selected and the Select button is clicked. Click Cancel at any time on the Divide Group screen to abort. TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 24...
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Select the PAT User Name from the drop down list. To print or preview the report select the required option from the option list marked ‘After Save…” Click Save and the report will be saved (and printed / previewed as selected). TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 25...
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Test line data can be either modified or specific lines deleted by using the bottom section of the screen – before a test line is deleted a confirmation message is shown. ALL CHANGES MADE ON THE ADVANCED EDITOR SCREEN ARE PERMANENT. THIS FUNCTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR EXPERIENCED USERS ONLY TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 26...
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Divide Group Function :: Worked Example In this example, tests have been performed at each site and recorded on a separate worksheet (as shown below) : The PAT download results in a single group of 50 tests as shown below : TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 27...
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The screen shot left shows the sub-groups defined to match the worksheet show previously. Once this screen is set as required, click on the Divide button to apply these settings and divide the original group into the five separate groups. TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 28...
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– the following conditions do not allow the combine function to be used : Group above is used in a report (Address / Location is set) Group above is for a different PAT (when more than one PAT tester is downloaded to the same PC) TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 29...
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PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTER OPERATION MANUAL In these cases, the combine with group above button will be disabled to indicate this function is not possible. When using the combine function on the test group shown below : TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 30...
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Preview screen, simply click on the printer button To change the printer to use for printing click on the Printer setup button To export data to another format (available export functions depend on programs installed on user computer) click the export button TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 31...
AVERY laser printer labels : AVERY L6009 – Silver Heavy duty Laser Labels AVERY L4778 – White Heavy Duty Laser Labels This option will print 48 labels per sheet and increment the test number accordingly. TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 32...
Click on this menu item to proceed to the download screen. Use the ‘View By’ drop down lists to view all appliances due for retest by Company Name Site Location Then click ‘Upload to PAT’ TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 33...
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: On completion of the upload, the program will display a summary of actions including available appliance memory left, followed by a report preview of uploaded appliances TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 34...
Select the appliance to view then click Edit Appliance to display the full appliance record – the Run Report button displays available appliance reports : Use the Add Repair button to record repairs carried out The Run Report button displays available appliance reports TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 35...
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PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTER OPERATION MANUAL Edit Contacts Function The Edit Contacts function allows company names and addresses to be edited : TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 36...
(click Abort to cancel and return to main menu) : Change time / date as required then click Store to save or Cancel to abort without saving. Note : The time is in the format HH:MM The date format is DD/MM/YYYY TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 37...
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The label number must be a number only with a maximum of 8 digits. Ensure the number entered will not clash with other PATs if more that one PAT is in use on the same computer. The program will check to ensure the number has not been used already TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 38...
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This function applies to the 6080PLUS model only, and allows the 6080PLUS to be set into a mode the same as the 5080 and 6080 model. This allows a basic description to be set with no asset details recorded. TRANSMILLE LTD.
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Simply use the Add User / Delete User buttons to add remove users. This information will be not be used until the next time the software is started. Ensure at least one user has administrator level set. TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 40...
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When a limit / cal factor tab is selected for the first time, a password will be requested. Enter the password and access will be allowed to all the remaining tabs oin the advanced edit screen. TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 41...
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Editing The Insulation Limits Data Enter the insulation resistance limits in mOhms. Each location indicates the limit for the specific LED scale point. Save the insulation resistance limits for restore at a later time. TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 42...
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Enter the calibration factors for all the calibrations points – zero cal factors default setting is 0 (zero), full scale cal factors default setting is 10000. Save the cal factors for restore at a later time. TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 43...
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Additional Functions :: Save & Exit Click Save & Exit to write any changes to the PAT and close the advanced setup screen. Note the program will only upload functions which have been edited to the PAT. TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 44...
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Progress will be displayed, followed by a success message : Ensure PAT has been downloaded prior to using this function, as all data will be erased. About PRODRS Check the version and release date of the currently installed software. TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 45...
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTER OPERATION MANUAL Guarantee and service Transmille Ltd. guarantees this instrument to be free from defects under normal use and service for a period of 1 year from purchase. This guarantee applies only to the original purchaser and does not cover fuses, or any instrument which, in Transmille’s opinion, has been modified, misused or subjected to abnormal handling or operating conditions.
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