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TEST SAFETYTEST 3S Manual SAFETY SAFETYTEST 3S Manual Picture 1 Texts and drawings were prepared with great care. However, errors can still be present. The manufacturer assumes no direct or indirect liability for any damages which may occur. Please read this manual carefully before using the leakage current clamp.
TEST SAFETYTEST 3S Manual SAFETY Contents General Warnings....................4 Application......................5 Scope of Delivery ....................5 3.1 Standard: ........................5 3.2 Accessories (Optional): ..................... 5 3.3 Spare parts: ....................... 5 3.4 Software (Optional): ....................5 Connections and user interface ................6 4.1 Connections (Picture 2)....................
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TEST SAFETYTEST 3S Manual SAFETY 13.4 Leakage current measurement shows “F“ as a result..........17 13.5 The mains voltages are displayed incorrectly ............17 Spare Parts ......................17 Technical Data ..................... 17 Disposal ....................... 18 Guarantee ......................18 SAFETYTEST GmbH...
TEST SAFETYTEST 3S Manual SAFETY 1 General Warnings The tester “Safetytest 3S“complies to the following safety standards: EN 61010-1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR MEASUREMENT, CONTROL, AND LABORATORY USE DIN VDE 0404 parts 1 and 2, DIN EN 61557-1 / -4 / -10 (VDE 413 part 1, part 4, part 10),...
NOTE! When connecting the appliance to mains hazardous voltages may occur on conductive parts which are not connected to PE. 2 Application The tester “SAFETYTEST 3S“ is used for testing the electrical safety of appliances. 3 Scope of Delivery Standard:...
TEST SAFETYTEST 3S Manual SAFETY 4 Connections and user interface Picture 2 1. 32 A CEE three phase plug for connection power 2. 32 A CEE three phase test socket 3. 16 A CEE three phase test socket 4. 16 A CEE AC test socket 5.
TEST SAFETYTEST 3S Manual SAFETY limit value the mains circuit breaker is disconnected. For reasons of safety the tester has to be disconnected to take it into operation again. 22. Phase indicators, showing mains voltage when the circuit breaker is switched on.
TEST SAFETYTEST 3S Manual SAFETY Testing plugs (picture 2/5,6,7) The testing plugs are used for testing extension leads. During the test the earth bonding, insulation against PA and phase rotation is tested. Fuses F1, F2 and F3 for all 16A testing sockets (picture 2/23) The 16 A testing sockets are fused by three fuses(6x32 16 AT) F1, F2 and F3 for phases L1, L2 and L3.
TEST SAFETYTEST 3S Manual SAFETY Key “Func“ Function: Switch between numeric and alphabetic (light and dark keys) Taste „Shift“ Function: Switch between capital and small letters Taste „Space“ Function: Space character Alphanumeric keys. When entering ID numbers the numerical function is pre selected.
TEST SAFETYTEST 3S Manual SAFETY F4 = fuse F 250 mA, 250V, 5x20, for resistance measurement, NOTE!!! Please take note of the warnings of chapter 2. 6 Testing the Mains Connection The person responsible for the electrical installation is responsible for the safety of the power system to which the tester is connected.
TEST SAFETYTEST 3S Manual SAFETY • In the configuration “Standard” measurements may only be performed if the mains connection is reversed. • In the configuration “Advanced” it is possible to perform measurements in spite of the incorrect polarity. NOTE!!! •...
TEST SAFETYTEST 3S Manual SAFETY • Earth bond test • For class I appliances test of the earth leakage current • For class II appliances and for isolated all conductive parts on class I appliances test of the touch leakage current.
TEST SAFETYTEST 3S Manual SAFETY 10.4 Measurements See Menu system 10.5 Functional test After performing the electrical test a functional test is required. 10.6 Checking the markings The presence of required markings must be checked and if necessary renewed. 10.7 Documentation of the test The passed test has to be documented.
TEST SAFETYTEST 3S Manual SAFETY 11 Connections, Examples Earth bond test: Use the probe to test all conductive parts connected to PE SAFETYTEST GmbH 16 April 2006 Page 14 of 18...
TEST SAFETYTEST 3S Manual SAFETY Testing conductive parts not connected to PE: Use the probe to test these parts. If there are rotating or moving parts test these in motion. The best way is to use the optional brass brush probe. Use protective glasses.
TEST SAFETYTEST 3S Manual SAFETY Start the PC-program Bootloader.exe Setup the baud rate to19200Bd Set the Com port. Set the com port and the baud rate. If in doubt of the com port go to WINDOWS device manager/system/hardware and check the hardware configuration Open File, „Open Hex File“...
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TEST SAFETYTEST 3S Manual SAFETY Perform an insulation resistance measurement between the appliance mains plug and the accessible conductive parts not connected to PE. All switches of the appliance must be closed. If there is a circuit breaker inside it must be bridged.
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TEST SAFETYTEST 3S Manual SAFETY Interface: RS232. USB via adapter. Can be remotely controlled. Memory, Real time clock: approx. 1000 measurement sequences with time and date. 16 Disposal The disposal of a decommissioned tester must be carried out by the customer according to the national regulations.