Megger PAT120 Series User Manual

Megger PAT120 Series User Manual

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PAT120 Series
Portable Appliance Tester
User Guide

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  • Page 1 PAT120 Series Portable Appliance Tester User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (PAT120) Using Substitute Leakage @ 40 V ac Power cord test (PAT120) Extension lead test (PAT120) Fail handling Factory reset to default settings International model variations Battery and fuse replacement (PAT120, 150) Battery replacement Fuse replacement Preventive maintenance Specification www.megger.com...
  • Page 3: Unpacking The Carton

    Unpack the carton contents carefully. There are important documents that you should read and keep for future reference. Please complete the pre-paid warranty card and return it to Megger Limited as soon as possible to help us reduce any delays in supporting you should you need assistance.
  • Page 4: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings The following Safety Warnings and Precautions must be read and understood before the instrument is used. They must be observed during use. Only use test leads and accessories supplied or approved by Megger Instruments Limited ■ At any time the...
  • Page 5: Symbols Used On The Instrument

    WEE Directive The crossed out wheeled bin symbol placed on Megger products is a reminder not to dispose of the product at the end of its life with general waste. Megger is registered in the UK as a Producer of Electrical and Electronic Equipment. The Registration No is WEE/HE0146QT For further information about disposal of the product consult your local Megger company or distributer or visit your local Megger website.
  • Page 6: Symbols Used On The Connection Panel

    Backlight Display information PAT120 Continuity (Bond), IEC power cord Test results Insulation and Touch and extension lead leakage probe adaptor socket. connection Information/ Warnings Do NOT connect P1 and P3 sockets to hazardous live voltages Test information Overall PASS/FAIL www.megger.com...
  • Page 7: Measurement Symbols

    Test probe P1 to be connected detected Live to Earth short circuit Test or overall test group passed detected Test or overall test group failed Open circuit detected General warning - Appliance open Fuse failed circuit or not switched on www.megger.com...
  • Page 8: User Guide Instruction Symbols

    Connect the P1 test lead to different conductive points on the equipment under test during the Press and hold for greater than 0.5 seconds measurement Connect the equipment to be tested to the Ensure equipment under test is switched ON instrument www.megger.com...
  • Page 9: Carry Strap Fitting And Removal

    Carry strap fitting and removal Fitting the carry strap: Removing carry strap: www.megger.com...
  • Page 10: Switching On / Off

    PAT120 >0.5 s Switching OFF Manual OFF Auto OFF Unit switches after 3 minutes of >2 s inactivity (not adjustable) Backlight Aborting a test A test can be aborted at any time by pressing the Power (ESC) button www.megger.com...
  • Page 11: Class I Test (Pat120) Using Substitute Leakage @ 40 V Ac

    PAT has detected an open circuit load. Ensure the appliance is switched on then press the Class I icon NOTE : The PAT100 instruments perform various pre-checks prior to testing to ensure the asset is not short-circuit and is switched on www.megger.com...
  • Page 12: Class Ii Test (Pat120) Using Substitute Leakage @ 40 V Ac

    Class II Pass conductive parts NOTE : If the contact symbol appears, the appliance needs to be switched ON. NOTE : The PAT100 instruments perform various pre-checks prior to testing to ensure the asset is not short-circuit and is switched on www.megger.com...
  • Page 13: Power Cord Test (Pat120)

    Power cord test (PAT120) Testing a standard power cord iii) Insulation test @ 500 V Insulation test @ 250 V >2 s www.megger.com...
  • Page 14: Extension Lead Test (Pat120)

    Extension lead test (PAT120) Testing an extension lead or multi-way extension lead Insulation test @ 500 V iii) Insulation test @ 250 V >2 s vii) www.megger.com...
  • Page 15: Fail Handling

    Individual test fail indicated by a small cross: Overall FAIL indicated by a large cross: Note : Once an appliance has failed a test further testing of the test group sequence is prevented for safety reasons except for the extension lead testing www.megger.com...
  • Page 16: Factory Reset To Default Settings

    When a continuity test fails to meet the pre-set continuity resistance pass limit of 0.3 W, the test can be run again within 5 seconds at the higher 1.0 W limit. Example Class I continuity FAIL. Display shows: to retest at 1.0 W limit or to FAIL test www.megger.com...
  • Page 17: Battery And Fuse Replacement (Pat120, 150)

    UK in accordance with Local Authority requirements Remove the battery cover from the base by using a cross head screwdriver to un For disposal of batteries in other parts of the EU contact your local Megger company or screw the battery cover fixing screw.
  • Page 18: Fuse Replacement

    ± 5% ± 3 digits Test frequency Nominal mains frequency 50Hz Test voltage < 50V ac Leakage Current Resolution 0.01mA Display range 0.10 to 19.99mA Test duration User selectable from 2 sec to 5 seconds Reading corrected to 230V ac. www.megger.com...
  • Page 19 One F 100 mA 250 V 5 x 20 mm HBC fuse. ENVIRONMENTAL Operating temperature range 0°C to +40°C Storage temperature range -20°C to +60°C Humidity 90%RH @ +10°C +30°C 75%RH @ +30°C to +40°C Maximum altitude 2,000m to full safety spec. IP rating IP40 (with front cover closed) www.megger.com...
  • Page 20 Tel: +1 (214) 330-3203 (International) Fax: +1 (214) 337-3038 This instrument is manufactured in the United Kingdom. The company reserves the right to change the specification or design without prior notice. Megger is a registered trademark Part No. PAT120_UG_EN_V03 www.megger.com...
  • Page 21: Www.megger.com

    This test is usually performed at 500 V dc. The PAT100 series maintain the necessary test voltage down to 0.5 Leakage testing uses a “Substitute Leakage” also known as the ■ ■ Mohms. “Alternative” method to remove the need for a mains supply during test. www.megger.com...
  • Page 22 Battery life is typically 4 days, based on 120 assets per day. Extension BS1363 lead adaptor The PAT150R can be re-charged with NiMH batteries fitted. AC Charger Adaptor ■ Mains Supply Cord ■ ■ Carry case ■ ■ ■ www.megger.com...
  • Page 23 0.01 mA Test leads designed to IEC 61010-031: 2005 300 volts to Earth Category II Display range 0.10 to 19.99 mA Mains fuse protection to 250 volts rms ac Test duration User selectable from 2 sec to 5 seconds www.megger.com...
  • Page 24 Ontario CANADA, Trappes FRANCE, PAT100_SB_en_V01 F +44 (0) 1304 207342 T +1 214 333 3201 Oberursel GERMANY, Aargau SWITZERLAND, www.megger.com UKsales@megger.com F +1 214 331 7399 Kingdom of BAHRAIN, Mumbai INDIA, Megger is a registered trademark USsales@megger.com Johannesburg SOUTH AFRICA, Chonburi THAILAND...

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