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QUESTION 1: WHAT IS AN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION? ANSWER: The regulations published under notice R2920 in the Government Gazette 23rd October 1992, as amended in the new EIR 2009, say that an electrical installation is where any machinery is used for the transmission of electricity from a point of control to a point of consumption on any premises.
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QUESTION 8a: WHAT INSTRUMENT CAN BE USED TO TEST THE RESISTANCE OF THE EARTH CONTINUITY CONDUCTORS? ANSWER: Only use insulation resistance testers: a) Toptronic T1132 b) Toptronic MacroG3 c) Toptronic T1832 d) Toptronic T1151 e) T89 E-mail: sales.jhb@hellermann.co.za | Website: www.hellermanntyton.co.za...
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Fig A - Continuity of all Bonding Conductors Test Lead Geyser Earth Test Lead Gutter Insulation Tester Fig B - Resistance of Earth Continuity Conductors Test Lead Earth Insulation Tester Johannesburg Durban Cape Town Port Elizabeth (011) 879-6620 (031) 569-9900 (021) 594-7100 (041) 408-2400...
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(refer Fig. D1) QUESTION 10a: WHAT INSTRUMENT CAN BE USED TO TEST EARTH FAULT LOOP IMPEDANCE (Main switch)? ANSWER: A digital earth loop tester like: a) Toptronic T1125 (with electronic load). E-mail: sales.jhb@hellermann.co.za | Website: www.hellermanntyton.co.za...
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TIMT Line Insulation Monitor Tester FEATURES • Testing of IT Supply Systems derived from high impedance transformers. • Test between earth reference and phase with output connections for a multimeter. • Test Insulation monitoring alarm by adjusting the potentiometer to verify the audio and visual indication. INSTRUCTION MANUAL A) Multimeter voltage test: Socket Outlet Voltage Test 1: Test between “Earth Reference“...
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(See addendum C – Pg 11). It is important to take into account the distance from the transformer and size of supply cable when inspecting and accepting the kA rating of the circuit breaker and installation. E-mail: sales.jhb@hellermann.co.za | Website: www.hellermanntyton.co.za...
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Fig E - TT System Earthing Transformer Line Current Neutral Flow Earth Earth Resistance Line earth loop resistance is the sum of wiring resistance, earth resistance and resistance of transformer winding. Fig F - IT Earthing System Transformer Line Line Current Flow Consumers...
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Line earth loop resistance is the sum of wiring resistance, earth resistance and resistance of transformer winding. Fig H - TN-C-S System Earthing Transformer Line Neutral Current Flow Earth Earth Resistance Line earth loop resistance is the sum of wiring resistance, earth resistance and resistance of transformer winding. E-mail: sales.jhb@hellermann.co.za | Website: www.hellermanntyton.co.za...
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ADDENDUM B THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS’ Association (S.A) 91 NEWTON ROAD, MEADOWDALE EXT. 2, GERMISTON, 1401 • P.O. BOX 9683 EDENGLEN 1613 EMAIL: INFO@ECASA.CO.ZA • TEL: (011) 392 000 • FAX: 086 589 0989 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS’ ASSOCIATION (SA) FOR USE BY ECA MEMBERS ONLY TEST REPORT Certificate of Compliance (CoC) No.: for ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS...
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Therefore the earth electrode resistance must be below 2 x I Remax 1.92Ω to allow a fault current of 120 amps to flow. (2 x 60) *Note: When the supplier provides an earth terminal, = 1.92Ω then this text is optional. E-mail: sales.jhb@hellermann.co.za | Website: www.hellermanntyton.co.za...
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ADDENDUM C SANS 10142-1:2003 8.5 PROSPECTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT (SEE SECTION 2 OF THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE / TEST REPORT) 8.5.1 Obtain the estimated prospective short-circuit current (PSCC) at the point of supply from the supplier of electric. 8.5.2 In the case of supply systems rated at not more than 250V to earth, measure the PSCC at the point of control with a commercially available instrument (fault current meter).
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Z (TRF) + Z (conductor) Z Total 3 x Z Total 3 x (0,0144 + 0,0044716049) 0,0326882 12 136.829 A 12,36829 kA The circuit breaker for this system must be the next size: 15 kA will be OK! E-mail: sales.jhb@hellermann.co.za | Website: www.hellermanntyton.co.za...
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Fig I - Earth Resistance Measurement (Toptronic T1805) Johannesburg Durban Cape Town Port Elizabeth (011) 879-6620 (031) 569-9900 (021) 594-7100 (041) 408-2400...
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The regulatory limit of the supply voltage is 230 VAC ±10%. QUESTION 16a: WHAT INSTRUMENT CAN BE USED TO TEST THE VOLTAGE AT THE AVAILABLE LOAD (WORST CONDITION)? ANSWER: Any meter with a voltage function similar to: a) Toptronic TBM811 b) Toptronic TBM3030 E-mail: sales.jhb@hellermann.co.za | Website: www.hellermanntyton.co.za...
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c) Toptronic TBM251 d) Toptronic TBM195 QUESTION 16b: HOW IS THIS TEST DONE AND WHAT VALUE OF MEASUREMENT IS ACCEPTABLE? ANSWER: a) This is a volt drop test and should be carried out on the furthest point of consumption. This could be a socket outlet or terminals of an appliance, etc. b) With no load connected to the point of consumption, measure the phase/ neutral voltage.
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/ or for contravention of the law. These include fines and / or imprisonment. DO THE TEST CORRECTLY, HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH, AND BE PROUD OF YOUR WORK HELLERMANNTYTON WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST WITH MORE INFORMATION AND DETAILS. CONTACT US AT THE NEAREST OFFICE. Johannesburg Durban...
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15. Phase rotation at points of consumption for three-phase –– correct correct systems 16. All switching devices, make-and-break circuits –– correct correct Comments: ......................................................................................... Comments on parts of the installation not covered by this report: ......................................................................E-mail: sales.jhb@hellermann.co.za | Website: www.hellermanntyton.co.za...
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INSTRUMENTS | For more specifications, refer to the Test Instruments Catalogue TBM805 General Purpose DMM TBM251 General Purpose DMM • Splash proof • Bar graph • Beep guard • Beep guard • USB Interface • Rugged construction • Rugged construction •...
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Protection Accessories Carry Pouch AC/DC Voltage 600V DC/AC Dimensions (mm) 264(L) x 97(W) x 43(H) Current 400A rms continuous Power Source 2 x 1.5V AAA Batteries Transient 6.5KV lightning surge Weight 608g Protection (1.2/50 µs) E-mail: sales.jhb@hellermann.co.za | Website: www.hellermanntyton.co.za...
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INSTRUMENTS | For more specifications, refer to the Test Instruments Catalogue T1132 1000V Analogue Insulation Tester T1151 1000V Digital Insulation Tester • Safety Voltmeter protection • Safety Voltmeter protection Meter Meter Supplied With Supplied With • Live Circuit indication • Live Circuit indication Certificate of Certificate of...
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RS232 Interface ≤ 10mA Test Current Frequency & Voltage 4 ≤ 30V Open Circuit Fase Rotation Voltage Measuring & AV, kW, KVAR, Cos Wave form Sinusoidal Recording of THD, H of test ARMOnICS voltage Dimensions (220x229x86)mm E-mail: sales.jhb@hellermann.co.za | Website: www.hellermanntyton.co.za...
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INSTRUMENTS | For more specifications, refer to the Test Instruments Catalogue T4137 Digital Milliohm Meter T890 Safety 3 phase Detector (Non contact) • Clamps over wire insulation without contact on conductor • Four terminal measurement • Large LCD display • Auto off •...
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OverVoltage CLASS III 450V Dimensions (mm) 330(L) x 260(W) x 150(H) Over Load between all terminals 550V Power Source 8 x C Batteries Battery OK goes off when battery <9Vdc Weight 2.0kg voltage E-mail: sales.jhb@hellermann.co.za | Website: www.hellermanntyton.co.za...
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