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First Stop Safety MemoryPAT-Blu User Manual

Battery powered portable appliance tester with display, memory & bluetooth interface
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MemoryPAT-Blu
Battery Powered
Portable Appliance Tester
with Display, Memory
& Bluetooth Interface
User Manual
Issue 1.2

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  • Page 1 MemoryPAT-Blu Battery Powered Portable Appliance Tester with Display, Memory & Bluetooth Interface User Manual Issue 1.2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Testing surge protected appliances Testing 110 V appliances Testing 3-phase appliances Memory Downloading to PC Battery Charging Self Test Self Protection SPECIFICATION APPENDIX I Suggested Frequency of Inspection & Testing of Equipment CARING FOR YOUR MEMORYPAT-BLU LIFETIME WARRANTY (inside back cover)

  • Page 3: Safety

    If opened, the warranty will be invalidated. The MemoryPAT-Blu is guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase. Please keep your invoice as proof of purchase. Should the unit require a service, repair or calibration, please return it to the address at the back of this user manual.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    FIRST STOP SAFETY GETTING STARTED Before using the MemoryPAT-Blu please check that the following items have been included in the shipment:  MemoryPAT-Blu unit  USB lead and mains adaptor  Test lead  Short IEC lead  User manual ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    PCs, monitors, kettles, desk lights, drills, hairdryers etc. If an appliance has a plug it can be tested on the MemoryPAT-Blu. The clear controls and displays make this instrument very easy to use. The instructions, labels and sample records supplied make it very easy for anyone to undertake safety testing on all electrical appliances.

  • Page 6: Features

    POWER ON TEST When testing appliances it is important to make sure that their power switches are in the ON state. The MemoryPAT-Blu will carry out a Power ON Test before proceeding with a Class 1 or a Class 2 test.
  • Page 7 MEMORY The MemoryPAT-Blu can store the complete test results from 2000 tests. These can be recalled using the memory ◄ and ► buttons and the unique reference number is used to tie a particular set of results to a particular appliance.
  • Page 8 Wall charger and USB lead for charging the MemoryPAT-Blu’s built in batteries or to operate the tester from the mains. The USB lead can also be used to connect the MemoryPAT-Blu to a USB port of a PC to download test results. SHORT IEC LEAD This allows mains extension leads to be connected to the IEC socket of the MemoryPAT-Blu for testing.
  • Page 9 FIRST STOP SAFETY LABELS 100 ‘tested’ labels, 5 ‘failed’ labels and 50 ‘fuse’ labels are supplied with each unit. Additional labels are available to purchase separately. MemoryPAT-Blu Issue 1.2...

  • Page 10: Planning The Tests

    FIRST STOP SAFETY PLANNING THE TESTS Before commencing testing, it is advisable to take a few minutes to plan. First of all work out whether the equipment is Class I or II. Then decide the type of equipment and the environment it is going to be used in. This will help to determine how often the inspection and testing has to be carried out.

  • Page 11: Type Of Environment

    FIRST STOP SAFETY ENVIRONMENT The location of equipment will have a bearing on the frequency of testing. For example an item that is used in a low-risk environment such as an office will have a much lower risk of damage than an item used on a construction site. Please see below for various examples.

  • Page 12: Formal Visual Inspection

    FIRST STOP SAFETY FORMAL VISUAL INSPECTION Once the above preparation work has been carried out, the visual inspection is quite straightforward. It is important to prepare a Test Record for each piece of equipment. A sample form is provided that can be photocopied and used as required.

  • Page 13: Plug External

    FIRST STOP SAFETY Plug external Cable not being gripped. Damage to mains plug. Plug internal In addition to the above, the plug cover (if it is not moulded) needs to be taken off and check that the cable terminations are correct.

  • Page 14: Fuse Rating

    FIRST STOP SAFETY Fuse rating Check fuse rating. If possible, refer to manufacturer's user guide. Otherwise follow guidelines below: 3A or 5A fuse fitted: NO action. 13A fuse fitted: Then check power rating. If power is less than 700 W then fit 3 Amp Fuse.

  • Page 15: Operation

    On a PC it will be the metal case. Press the Class I button. The MemoryPAT-Blu will first check that the power switch on the item is in the ON position.
  • Page 16 FIRST STOP SAFETY As soon as the appliance is switched ON the MemoryPAT-Blu will continue with the test. Note that not all appliances have an ON switch and it may not be possible to switch some appliances ON. In this case the user can skip this check and carry on with the main testing by pressing the Class I button again.

  • Page 17: Class I Plastic

    FIRST STOP SAFETY Once the testing is complete, record the results in the Test Record making sure to include the unique test number. The results are also saved in the memory of the PAT tester for later retrieval. Note 1: When the tests are performed, it is important to flex the power lead to make sure that any loose connections are stressed and are picked up by the test.

  • Page 18: Testing Class Ii Equipment

    Blu. The test clip is connected to any exposed metal on the equipment, if present. Press the Class II button. The MemoryPAT-Blu will first check that the power switch on the item is in the ON position. If it is then the testing will begin. If the user has forgotten to switch the appliance ON then the MemoryPAT-Blu will display the following reminder message.

  • Page 19: Testing Iec Leads

    FIRST STOP SAFETY As soon as the appliance is switched ON the MemoryPAT-Blu will continue with the test. Note that not all appliances have an ON switch and it may not be possible to switch some appliances ON. In this case the user can skip this check and carry on with the main testing by pressing the Class II button again.

  • Page 20: Testing Mains Extension Leads

    TESTING MAINS EXTENSION LEADS This short IEC lead allows the testing of mains extension leads. Plug the extension lead into the MemoryPAT-Blu. Plug the adaptor into one of the sockets of the extension lead and also into the IEC testing socket on the MemoryPAT-Blu.

  • Page 21: Testing Long Extension Leads

    TESTING LONG EXTENSION LEADS (LONGER THAN 1 METRE) Plug the long extension lead into the MemoryPAT-Blu. Plug the adaptor into one of the sockets of the extension lead and also into the IEC testing socket on the MemoryPAT-Blu.
  • Page 22 Press the Long Lead button repeatedly to select the length of the extension lead that is being tested. The LCD display will show the chosen test limit. This will reset to the default when the MemoryPAT-Blu powers down. The available options are: 0.1 ohms...

  • Page 23: Testing Surge Protected Appliances

    The LCD display will show the chosen voltage. This will reset to the default when the MemoryPAT-Blu powers down. Plug the appliance into the MemoryPAT-Blu and connect the test lead as normal to an earthed part. Make sure the appliance power switch is ON.

  • Page 24: Testing 110 V Appliances

    This requires a 110 V adaptor. This adaptor allows appliances with 110 V plugs to be tested. Just plug the adaptor into the MemoryPAT-Blu and connect the appliance to be tested into the yellow 110 V socket. Then use the MemoryPAT- Blu as normal.

  • Page 25: Memory

    FIRST STOP SAFETY These adaptors are designed to be used only with the MemoryPAT-Blu for testing purposes; under no circumstances are they to be connected to a mains outlet. MEMORY The MemoryPAT-Blu saves the last 2000 test results in internal memory. The user can review these at any time by pressing the Memory ◄...

  • Page 26: Downloading To Pc

    MemoryPAT section. Follow the instructions on the website to download and install this software and the USB drivers. First plug in the MemoryPAT-Blu into the USB port of this PC and then launch the software. There are two large icons available to download or erase test results.

  • Page 27: Self Test

    FIRST STOP SAFETY SELF TEST The MemoryPAT-Blu has a built in self test feature. If the test voltages or currents are outside the expected range, then it will not carry on with the testing and will display an error message on the LCD display as shown below. If this were to happen, then charge the battery for at least 1 hour and try again.

  • Page 28: Specification

    FIRST STOP SAFETY SPECIFICATION EARTH CONTINUITY TEST CURRENT 150 mA OC VOLTAGE 8 - 10 V TOLERANCE 5% + 20 mΩ FAIL THRESHOLD (based on user selected lead length as below) >0.1 ohms Default >0.2 ohms 10 m >0.3 ohms 15 m >0.4 ohms...
  • Page 29 FIRST STOP SAFETY BATTERY & CHARGING BATTERY 9 V, 600 mAh 7 x AAA NiMH cells LIFE > 600 operations FAST CHARGE Upto 200 mA until 9V TRICKLE CHARGE 70 mA for 12 hours CHARGER DC 5V, 1000 mA DIMENSIONS...
  • Page 30 FIRST STOP SAFETY MemoryPAT-Blu Issue 1.2...

  • Page 31: Suggested Frequency Of Inspection & Testing Of Equipment

    FIRST STOP SAFETY APPENDIX I Suggested Frequency of Inspection & Testing of Equipment SCHOOLS Class I Class II Type Inspection Insp. & test Inspection Insp. & test Stationary None 12 months 12 months 48 months None 12 months 12 months...
  • Page 32 FIRST STOP SAFETY CONSTRUCTION SITES Class I Class II Type Inspection Insp. & test Inspection Insp. & test Stationary 1 month 3 months 1 month 3 months Movable 1 month 3 months 1 month 3 months Portable 1 month 3 months...

  • Page 33: Caring For Your Memorypat-Blu

    We will send you an annual reminder by e-mail or letter. When you return the MemoryPAT-Blu to us we check it out thoroughly and: Calibrate it with traceability back to National Standards. Refurbish the unit and upgrade it if required.
  • Page 35 Lifetime Warranty Conditions First Stop Safety have complete confidence in our MemoryPAT-Blu testers enabling us to provide a Lifetime Warranty free of charge. To retain the validity of the Lifetime Warranty the unit must be returned to First Stop Safety annually for a recalibration Note: If the calibration is allowed to expire, the Lifetime Warranty is invalidated.
  • Page 36 © 2014 First Stop Safety Glaisdale Road Northminster Business Park York YO26 6QT 01904 791050 01904 352225 info@firststopsafety.co.uk www.firststopsafety.co.uk...

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