Promax PE-425 User Manual

Promax PE-425 User Manual

Electrical multifunction network analyzer
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PE-425
Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176
TestEquipmentDepot.com
ELECTRICAL MULTIFUNCTION NETWORK
ANALYZER
(LOOP, PSC and EARTH TESTER)
- 0 MI1316 -

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  • Page 1 PE-425 Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com ELECTRICAL MULTIFUNCTION NETWORK ANALYZER (LOOP, PSC and EARTH TESTER) - 0 MI1316 -...
  • Page 2 SAFETY NOTES Read the user’s manual before using the equipment, mainly " SAFETY RULES " paragraph. The symbol on the equipment means "SEE USER’S MANUAL". In this manual may also appear as a Caution or Warning symbol. Warning and Caution statements may appear in this manual to avoid injury hazard or damage to this product or other property.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USER’S MANUAL. PE-425 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL........................1 Features ......................1 Specifications ...................... 2 2. SAFETY RULES......................3 Generals......................3 Descriptive Examples of Over-Voltage Categories ..........4 3. PRODUCT LAYOUT AND OPERATING..............5 Description ......................5 Connections ......................8 Preparation for use....................
  • Page 4 USER’S MANUAL. PE-425...
  • Page 5: General

    USER’S MANUAL. PE-425 ELECTRICAL MULTIFUNCTION NETWORK ANALYZER (LOOP, PSC and EARTH TESTER) PE-425 1. GENERAL 1.1 Features • Built-In Earth Tester. • Built-In Loop/Psc Tester. 0.03-2000 Ω (Software Ctrl). • Built-In Voltmeter. • Built-In Wiring Checker. • Correct wiring indicators.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    USER’S MANUAL. PE-425 1.2 Specifications 0.03 — 2000 Ω auto-ranging Loops / Earth / Wires Prospective Short Circuit 0 — 6 kA for 230 V AC Operating Voltage 50-275 V AC (50 Hz only) Best Performance at 230 V AC ±20% Max 10A Rated Voltage ±...
  • Page 7: Safety Rules

    USER’S MANUAL. PE-425 2. SAFETY RULES 2.1 Generals This equipment can be used in Overvoltage Category II installations and Pollution Degree 2 environments (see 2.2). When using some of the following accessories use only the specified ones to ensure safety.
  • Page 8: Descriptive Examples Of Over-Voltage Categories

    USER’S MANUAL. PE-425 Symbols related with safety: 2.2 Descriptive Examples of Over-Voltage Categories Cat I Low voltage installations isolated from the mains. Cat II Portable domestic installations. Cat III Fixed domestic installations. Cat IV Industrial installations. Page 4 05/2015...
  • Page 9: Product Layout And Operating

    Once the user depress the button, power is applied to the tester’s circuit. The PE-425 is a new type of Multifunction Instrument which test and report on all important components of a basic electrical network.
  • Page 10 USER’S MANUAL. PE-425 The PE-425 is the first portable real electrical network analyser. It has a built-in Earth tester which does not requires the use of poles or long wires. This instrument is useful for fault- finding or commissioning of electrical installations. Differentiating between the Line (hot), Neutral and Earth(ground) path by reading their values has never been easier.
  • Page 11 USER’S MANUAL. PE-425 Figure 1.- Layout description 1. Connectors. 2. LCD. 3. Wiring correct indicator (LED). 4. Wiring not corrent indicator (LED). 5. On, Test, Scroll, menu.,. (SMART BUTTON) 05/2015 Page 7...
  • Page 12: Connections

    USER’S MANUAL. PE-425 3.2 Connections Fault Finding and Analyzing the Electrical Network Total Line (Hot) Path including the transformer User’s Board, future Load Side, Test point, socket outlet,etc... Electrical Supply Point of Test, Distribution Socket Outlet V = Voltage of the generator (supply...
  • Page 13 USER’S MANUAL. PE-425 The tester Measures: • Line - Earth AC Voltage. • Line - Earth Loop Impedance. • Prospective Short Circuit Current L-E. (This is the current which will flows between Line and Earth, should a short circuit be made between Line and Earth) •...
  • Page 14: Preparation For Use

    USER’S MANUAL. PE-425 3.3 Preparation for use • When unpacked, the tester should be inspected for any visible signs of damage. The test leads should be inspected for cracks, continuity or damages. Do not proceed with damaged leads. Press the ON button and make sure the batteries are in good condition (low battery will be indicated on the display and BAT OK led will not lif if batteries need to be replaced).
  • Page 15: Analysing Electrical Network And The Fault

    USER’S MANUAL. PE-425 3.4 Analysing Electrical Network and the Fault Connecting the meter: After connecting the test leads to the circuit under test and before starting the reading, verify on the instrument that the connections are correct checking that red LED N-E is unlit and green indicators LEDs L-N, and L-E are lit.
  • Page 16 USER’S MANUAL. PE-425 Press ON/TEST Line-Earth Loop Impedance Press ON/TEST Line-Neutral Loop Impedance Press ON/TEST Prospective Short Circuit Current L-N This is the current which will flows between Line and Neutral, should a short circuit be made between Line and Neutral.
  • Page 17 USER’S MANUAL. PE-425 Press ON/TEST Neutral impedance Press ON/TEST Earth impedance Press ON/TEST Line + Transformer Impedance (X-FORM) Press ON/TEST STARTING SCREEN 05/2015 Page 13...
  • Page 18 USER’S MANUAL. PE-425 Page 14 05/2015...
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    USER’S MANUAL. PE-425 4. MAINTENANCE 4.1 Battery replacement The Tester continuously monitors the battery voltage and indicates when the battery need to be replaced. The tester’s batteries are situated under the tester. ATTENTION: Disconnect all the test leads before opening the cover to change the batteries.
  • Page 20 PROMAX ELECTRONICA, S. L.

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