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- Page 2 PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTER SmartPAT 5500 User Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
230V/110V operation, it must never be connected these instructions fully before starting any testing. to a higher voltage. The SmartPAT 5500 is a State of the Art Portable EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Appliance Tester (PAT) with automatic testing The mains supply is never to be connected to the capability. -
Page 4: Technical Specifications
SmartPAT 5500 Technical Specifications The technical specifications of the SmartPAT 5500 are as follows: Mains input supply Voltage 100 V to 120 V rms at 50/60 Hz ±10% 207 V to 255 V rms at 50/60 Hz ±10% Power consumption... - Page 5 SmartPAT 5500 The Technical Specifications of the Tests performed by the SmartPAT 5500 Portable Appliance Tester are as follows: Earth Bond The earth bonding specifications are taken at a nominal mains input supply of 110 V or 235 V rms, unless otherwise stated.
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Page 6: Test Summary
±(5% + 4 digits) Test Summary The following statements provide a brief summary of the tests performed by the SmartPat 5500. Earth bond Checks the resistance between the Earth pin of the appliance under test and any exposed metalwork on the appliance. -
Page 7: Controls And Accessories
SmartPAT 5500 Controls and Accessories The cables, connectors, controls and indicators of the SmartPAT 5500 are shown in Figure 2 and listed below, together with a brief functional description: Cables Mains Captive mains cable to connect to the mains supply with either a 13A, 230V or a 16A, 110V plug (via adaptor). - Page 8 Allows a negative decision to be made, the key is also the down arrow for use when scrolling through messages or lists. HELP When pressed will display a help message on the subject the SmartPAT 5500 is currently employed in carrying out. Test function and setting keys These keys perform various functions, the alpha-numeric keys, half black and half yellow, provide the keyboard function for the PAT together with the space key.The use of these keys is detailed in the...
- Page 9 SmartPAT 5500 Indicators Bleeper (internal) Sounds to indicate that a test has been completed or failed (double bleep). Display Dot matrix Liquid Crystal Display, displays up to 40 characters at a time, in two lines, to show the following: Test type selected...
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Page 10: Results
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. The mains supply is never to be connected to the IEC lead test connector. The only connection to be made prior to commencing testing is to plug the SmartPAT 5500 into the correct power source. -
Page 11: Setting Up
08:35:24 This screen is the main screen from which all operations are initiated. NOTE During any operation of the SmartPAT 5500, pressing the STOP button will automatically revert to the above screen Use of Alpha Numeric Keypad The SmartPAT 5500 is accessed and controlled via the alpha numeric keypad. Therefore before installing the equipment in the test position it is necessary to have a complete understanding of how to use the keypad. - Page 12 Use of Alpha Numeric Keypad at the start of the Installation section On completion of the operation press GO button, display will return to the main screen The SmartPAT 5500 is now ready to commence testing the appliances.
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Page 13: Operating Instructions
4 Check any sockets for signs of overheating or physical damage. Auto testing The list of tests pre-programmed into the SmartPAT 5500 are given in table 2 together with the limits and time duration of each phase of the test. - Page 14 SmartPAT 5500 Table 2 Automatic Tests Test No Tests Time Pass/Fail point Visual check 26A earth bond test 0.1ohm Insulation, Class 1 2.0Mohm Load: load 3kVA leakage 1.0mA Visual check 26A earth bond test 0.1ohm Insulation, Class 1 2.0Mohm Flash 1.0mA...
- Page 15 SmartPAT 5500 Press the key for the first number of the autotest, eg 1, the number on display will be removed and the 1 just entered will be displayed. Enter the next two numbers. On completion press GO key Check case exterior,...
- Page 16 SmartPAT 5500 Press GO key, the following screen is displayed: Insulation Class I Test in progress The test is of 10 seconds duration, this is counted down by the numeric counter in the display. The result of the test is then displayed. If the test fails you will then see a message similar to Fig 1.
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Page 17: Reviewing
If required a note on the tests may be entered into the records at this stage. (At this point users that are using the tester in conjunction with Robin’s PowerPAT Plus Software can enter the relevant appliance description and location code. On completion, or if no note is required press GO. - Page 18 Robin.rob The unit will download from memory all the test results to a file called Robin.rob. If you wish to use your own file name, press NO key and use the alphanumeric keys to set up your own file name. On completion press GO, the screen displays: Note: PowerPAT Plus will only recognise files named Robin.rob.
- Page 19 After a short wait the following is displayed: Downloading complete Press STOP and return to main menu. When NO is selected at the Robin PowerPAT Plus screen the following screen is displayed: Download to Robin PAT Test 5000 YES/NO A screen similar to Fig 1 and Fig 2 will be displayed. Selecting YES displays the following:...
- Page 20 SmartPAT 5500 Selecting YES allows the printing of newly programmed Auto-Test Sequences if a printer is connected. If NO was selected at the print Auto-Test Sequences Screen the following is displayed: Format a disk YES/NO If YES is selected then the following screen is displayed:...
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Page 21: Programming
SmartPAT 5500 Programming The programme mode has a number of functions, the major functions require the entry of an access code before the tester will allow that function to be actioned. The access code is set at the factory to 9999. - Page 22 SmartPAT 5500 A new autotest may now be programmed or an existing test edited to suit the testing requirements, it will be assigned the new autotest number, eg 107. Use the up/down arrow keys to run through the various test parameters. The screen will display steps to be taken to select or skip parameters to be included or omitted from the new autotest number.
- Page 23 Robin.rob = PowerPAT Plus document Industry Std Robin.ind = Industrial file Note: If you are using Robin PowerPAT Plus software or Robin PATEST 5000 software select “PowerPAT Plus” On completion press GO, the following is displayed to confirm the selection as been set:...
- Page 24 SmartPAT 5500 Press the required control to select the required mode The display will show which mode is selected: Professional mode selected Press STOP to return to main menu. Diagnostic test Lockout This function allows the user to ‘LOCKOUT’ or prevent the selection of manual tests. Only the autotests are available when this function is selected.
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Page 25: Iec Lead Test
The current may be set to the required level by using the CURRENT key. The range allowed is: When ready to test lead press GO, the SmartPAT 5500 will then cycle through an Earth Bond test, an Insulation Resistance test and a Polarity/Fuse test, the results are displayed sequentially until the STOP control is pressed. -
Page 26: Fault Finding And Repair
Basic Maintenance The SmartPAT 5500 test set has a fused moulded mains plug fitted. The only user maintenance on this is the changing of the fuse. However if the plug is damaged then the moulded plug must be cut off and a... - Page 27 How do I test my extension lead for the Earth, Insulation and Load tests? Earth tests and Insulation tests on extension leads can easily be undertaken using a special ROBIN Extension lead test adaptor (catalogue code EL 100). A load test is not applicable to an extension lead and is therefore not required.
- Page 28 Does SmartPAT read any barcode labels ? The ROBIN SnartPAT 5500 will read any barcode up to 10 digits. The only criteria is that the barcode must be written in code 39 format, (this is a barcode standard format).