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- Page 1 Wavecom TnP 3PLM 20A/32A/50A 3 Phase Portable Appliance Test and Print Kit User Manual + Certificate of Warranty and Product Support Information...
- Page 2 (see rear cover of this manual). The Manufacturer (Wavecom Instruments Pty. Ltd.) warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, the Manufacturer will repair (or at its option replace at no charge) the product that proves to be defective.
- Page 3 At Wavecom we take great pride in our customer service and support. We provide assistance, troubleshooting and support over the phone, via Skype or Facetime, via email or in person to help you get the most from your Wavecom Portable Appliance Tester. To be eligible for our support services you must register your product.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Testing of Electrical Equipment Leakage Test Earth Continuity Test 3 Phase Testing Integrated Tests No Connection No Test Wavecom Thermal Transfer Printer Loading the printing ribbon Loading the media LED and Button Functions Power on Utilities Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration... -
Page 5: Important Information
IEC Power Cable (10A units) • Advanced Bluetooth Laser Barcode Scanner • IEC 20/10 Power Cable with Circuit Breaker (20A • Wavecom Thermal Transfer Printer Units) • WinPATS voucher (valued at $30 ) for App • 12 Month Calibration Certificate... -
Page 6: Precautions
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom Tester Diagram Power Button Tablet Dock LCD Screen Function Buttons Enter/Power Button Bluetooth LED Battery Indicator Indicator LEDs IEC Test Socket Appliance Test Socket Precautions Competent Person To ensure that all electrical equipment or devices are inspected, tested and tagged correctly, regulations require that a ‘competent person’... - Page 7 In the next section you will find a short introduction to using the TnP 3PLM with your tablet, and more detailed, step by step guides are available on our website - www.wavecom.com.au The tablet provided is intended for use with WinPATS only - using additional apps (other than those already installed) may interfere with the functions of WinPATS and may slow down the app significantly.
- Page 8 It is advised not to put unit to charge when it is unattended or overnight. Transporting Lithium Ion Battery Products It has come to the attention of Wavecom Instruments Pty Ltd, that products containing batteries are being shipped by customers through air freight. It is our understanding that, for the purpose of air transport, lithium ion batteries are considered dangerous goods under the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) regulations.
- Page 9 User Manual Wavecom This letter is not intended to constitute legal advice, and you should obtain your own professional advice. Please contact Wavecom Instruments Pty Ltd for more information. Warnings Operating Environment: Charging – 0° to ~45°C; Discharging -20°to ~ 60°C.
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Page 10: Operating The Tnp 3Plm
A flashing red status light can indicate a media or general printer fault (see ‘Wavecom Thermal Transfer Printer’ for more information). Using your TnP 3PLM with the new WinPATS App Setting up the new WinPATS App is simple, but can take some time. - Page 11 To connect your TnP 3PLM, go to the Test menu in the WinPATS App (at the top of the screen). You should be prompted to connect a Wavecom Appliance Tester as soon as you open the Test Menu for the first time. Tap...
- Page 12 You will now be asked to register your TnP 3PLM - this allows you to receive product support, service and calibration reminders from Wavecom. Once complete, tap Register. You’re now ready to start testing with WinPATS! Connecting via USB You can also connect to your TnP 3PLM via USB if needed.
- Page 13 TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom Connect your cables in the sequence shown below. Your TnP 3PLM USB-B port is located inside the storage compartment, and the Printer USB-B port is located at the rear of the printer. Adding a User Note: You will have already created a WinPATS User during the setup process.
- Page 14 TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom Adding a Site Note: You can also add a new site during the ‘Adding an Item’ process if needed. To add a new Site to WinPATS, open the Side Menu, then tap ‘Database+’, then tap ‘Sites’. You can view your existing sites (and filter by Customer) in the list, and edit or delete your sites by tapping a site in the list.
- Page 15 TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom Conduct the Visual Test, and if the item passes, the test will be conducted in stages automatically, and the results displayed on screen. If you wish to continue without saving, simply tap the ‘Home’ button. If you wish to save these results, tap ‘Save Results’.
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Page 16: Setting Up The Barcode Scanner
‘Update Item’ when complete. You can also edit multiple items at once - view the ‘Managing your Inventory with WinPATS’ video on the Wavecom Youtube channel for more information. Deleting Items Items in your database can be deleted from the Inventory screen. To open the Inventory screen, open the Side Menu, tap ‘Database+’... -
Page 17: Led Indicators
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom LED Indicators Battery LEDs The battery LED indicators display how much charge is remaining in your TnP 3PLM. Use the table below for reference. 100% - Battery is fully charged 20% (LED 2 will be flashing) -
Page 18: Tnp 3Plm Menu System
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom If there is a fault with the mains power connection, you may see one (or more) of the Indicator LEDs turn red. This may indicate a serious issue with the mains power supply - consult a qualified professional before proceeding. -
Page 19: Tnp 3Plm Testing Menu - Main Menu A
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom TnP 3PLM Testing Menu – Main Menu A If you are using your TnP 3PLM with the WinPATS App, you do not need to operate the TnP 3PLM manually - all functions can be controlled directly from the App. -
Page 20: Tnp 3Plm Testing Menu - Main Menu B
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom Note: In some situations, if the device is labelled with “Surge Protection Fitted” or if it contains MOV’s (Metal Oxide Varistors), conduct a 250V-insulation test. Always read the compliance plates before testing, especially on surge protected powerboards. - Page 21 TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom The Power Test completes the following sequence as part of its comprehensive testing procedure: Integrated Supply Mains Test - Refer to Integrated Test section Power Test Caution: Before operating ensure the equipment is firmly secured to eliminate the possibility of causing injury or damage.
- Page 22 TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom Caution: Before operating ensure the equipment is firmly secured to eliminate the possibility of causing injury or damage. This function will power the appliance on, and in the case of appliance with movable parts these parts may begin to move.
- Page 23 To avoid tripping large areas in the work place monitored by the switchboard RCD it is suggested that an Isolation Transformer be used. Wavecom Instruments offer an Isolation Transformer, designed specifically for the purposes of field RCD tripping. Do not use these transformers for any other purpose. Rated 240VAC In, 240VAC Out @ 30VA.
- Page 24 TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom RCD Trip Time Testing: This test is designed to trip RCD devices at a fixed current and to determine the trip time of the RCD device. During an RCD Trip Time test, the TnP 3PLM injects a true fault current value using a real-time compensation calculation of the actual voltage at the time of test, delivering a true and accurate trip current.
- Page 25 TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom 4. (cont...) Once your TnP 3PLM is set up correctly, select either the 0° (Positive) or the 180° (Negative) Phase to test. Both phases should be tested, and after the first test, you can select ‘Retest’ to test the other phase.
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Page 26: Tnp 3Plm Testing Menu - Main Menu C
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom TnP 3PLM Testing Menu – Main Menu C Use the Enter button to switch between Menu A , B & C. All tests on Menu C are 3 Phase Tests and only the 3 Phase Test Socket can be used for testing. - Page 27 TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom Procedure: 1. Complete a Visual Inspection 2. Plug in the IEC-550 Orange Lead adaptor lead supplied into the IEC socket. 3. Plug male end of extension lead or power board into the Three Phase Test Socket.
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Page 28: Meter Mode ® [Not Available In Battery Mode]
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom The Leakage Test allows the user to operate the appliance in normal 240V operation conditions and measure its operating leakage current. The displayed parameter is mA. The run time of the test can be adjusted in 5 second increments. This value can be changed by selecting the leakage test time in the options menu. - Page 29 TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom Explanation of Electrical Parameters Volts A volt is the unit used to measure the energy available in the electrical current of a circuit. Voltage controls the available electrical power (wattage). Amperes (aka Amps) An amp is the unit used to measure electrical current as it flows past a specified point.
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Page 30: Specifications
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom TnP 3PLM Specifications Mains Supply Test Checks Polarity and continuity of mains supply by LED indicators (A-N, A-E, and N-E). (Flashing red LED indicates test fail) Class 1 Earthed Appliance Appliance Check: Ensures appliance is plugged in and turned on. -
Page 31: Technical Information
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom Technical Information Visual Inspection Visual inspection has to be done before any other test is carried out using any of the range of TnP 3PLM appliance testers. The visual inspection is carried out to ensure there are no physical faults with the appliance before testing. -
Page 32: Class 2 (Double Insulated) Construction
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom and the TnP 3PLM appliance tester. This is done by means of connecting the earth lead with the crocodile clip/probe attached to a GOOD earth point (paint & coatings will not provide effective connections) and the appliance plugged into the TnP 3PLM appliance testers’... -
Page 33: Leakage Test
A Leakage Test can be performed instead. (The TnP 3PLM is designed to perform these tests). NOTE: MAXIMUM Resistive Loads: 20A for the TnP 3PLM 20A, 32A for the TnP 3PLM 32A & 50A for the TnP 3PLM 50A. -
Page 34: No Connection No Test
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom The Supply Mains Test checks the polarity and connectivity of the mains supply by LED’s. This test is also a part of all the testing functions of this unit. If the central N-E light is on (red) and you need to conduct load/leakage tests DO NOT CONTINUE. If you are carrying out standard Insulation and Earth Bond tests, it is generally safe to continue. -
Page 35: Wavecom Thermal Transfer Printer
User Manual Wavecom Wavecom Thermal Transfer Printer Your TnP 3PLM comes with an integrated Thermal Transfer Printer - the TT-040-50. The TnP 3PLM printer is ready and fully set up to use out of the box. We can also provide logo artwork for fully customised tags. -
Page 36: Loading The Printing Ribbon
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom Loading the Ribbon To begin, open the printer top cover by pulling the tabs located on each side towards the front of the printer, and then lift the top cover to the maximum open angle. You will also need to remove the old ribbon (which will be spooled under the top cover shown in step 1) before loading a new ribbon. - Page 37 TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom 5. Next, gently pull the ribbon out, up and over the print head, around to the empty core. 6. Attach the ribbon to the empty roll uising a piece 7. Use the ribbon rewind gear to tighten the ribbon of tape - try to attach the ribbon as straight as against the print head, then close the printer.
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Page 38: Loading The Media
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom Loading the media Loading media into the TT-040-50 Printer is quick and easy. To begin, open the printer top cover by pulling the tabs located on each side towards the front of the printer, and then lift the top cover to the maximum open angle. -
Page 39: Led And Button Functions
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom LED and Button Functions This printer has one button and one three-colour LED indicator. By indicating the LED with different colour and pressing the button, printer can feed labels, pause the printing job, select and calibrate the media sensor, print printer self-test report, reset printer to defaults (initialization). -
Page 40: Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration Gap/black mark sensor sensitivity should be calibrated in the following circumstances: 1. A brand new printer 2. Change label stock 3. Printer initialization Please follow the steps below to calibrate the gap/black mark sensor. -
Page 41: Dump Mode
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom Dump mode Printer will enter dump mode after printing printer configuration. In the dump mode, all characters will be printed in 2 columns as following. The left side characters are received from your system and right side data are the corresponding hexadecimal value of the characters. -
Page 42: Set Black Mark Sensor As Media Sensor And Calibrate The Black Mark Sensor
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom Set Black Mark Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Black Mark Sensor 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch. 3. Release the button when LED turns green/amber after 5 green flashes. (Any green/amber will do during the 5 flashes). - Page 43 TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom Print Problems Problem Possible Cause Recovery Procedure Check if interface cable is well Re-connect cable to interface. connected to the interface connector. The serial port cable pin configuration Please replace the cable with pin to pin connected.
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Page 44: Maintenance
TnP 3PLM User Manual Wavecom Maintenance This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your printer. Please use one of following material to clean the printer. • Cotton swab (Head cleaner pen) • Lint-free cloth • Vacuum / Blower brush •... -
Page 45: Other Information
At the time of developing this manual, all care and consideration for accuracy has been implemented. Wavecom accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions in this document. This is partly based on the fact that Electronics & Electrical testing and specifications worldwide are constantly changing and that Local, State and National Regulatory Authorities may also have differing or additional requirements. -
Page 46: Wavecom Tags
Colour Options: (W) White, (R) Red, (BL) Blue, (G) Green, (O) Orange, (Y) Yellow, (BR) Burgundy Wavecom Printing Ribbon In support of the Wavecom Tags we offer two grades of ribbons for printing electrical test tags. Our standard ribbon (WCM-Ribbon) is recommended for locations where the printed tag is not exposed to harsh outdoor conditions, such as offices and factories. - Page 47 This allows you to use your standard Wavecom tags in harsh environments where a standard tag would not normally be suitable.
- Page 48 Discount Coupon (Valid for one use only) Purchase Information Date of Purchase Sold By The TnP 3PLM is proudly designed and manufactured in Australia by Wavecom. Wavecom SA Wavecom WA Wavecom VIC 257 Grange Road, Unit 2/17 Casino Street, Mark Kennedy...
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