ALWAYS READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING Thank you using one of our products. For safety and full understanding of its benefits please read this manual before use. Technical support is available from +44 (0)1923 441717 and support@martindale-electric.co.uk CONTENTS Safety Information 1.1 Precautions 1.2 Meaning of Symbols and Markings Introduction...
1. SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read before proceeding. REMEMBER: SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Before using this equipment read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual and and on the equipment. These instructions contain both information and warnings that are necessary for the safe operation and maintenance of this product. Failure to understand and to comply with the warnings and instructions can result in serious injury, damage or even death.
Cautions Avoid severe mechanical shock or vibration and extreme temperature. To avoid corrosion from leaking batteries, remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended period. Do not short the output terminals. The equipment must only be used by a suitably trained and qualified person.
AC/DC selection and output indication switch (PD440SRDX only) DC output indicate LED The PD230SRD / PD440S / PD440SRD / PD440SRDX / PD690S / PD690SRD are portable battery powered proving units for testing of contact type voltage detectors or other units with voltage detection capability, e.g.
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AC/DC output selection push button. The output voltage reduces in steps over a period of 10s. For example, the PD230SRD outputs voltage in the following steps: 230V for 4s, 120V for 2s, and 50V for 4s before the output voltage is reduced to 0V and the terminal output goes into low impedance mode.
2.3 Accessories All units come with the following accessories: • 6 x 1.5V AA alkaline batteries • Instructions • MG3 magnetic hanger * * excluding kits where a PD carry case is included 2.4 Battery Installation Refer to Section 4.1 (Battery Replacement) for the battery installation instructions for all units.
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(at the output terminals) is less than 1kΩ then the “High voltage” LED will start flashing. PD230SRD / PD440SRD / PD440SRDX / PD690SRD On these PD products there are multiple LED to indicate the voltage at the PD output terminals when a voltage indicator is under test at the terminals.
On the PD440S and PD690S, the output voltage test cycle is 5s long. On the PD230SRD / PD440SRD / PD440SRDX / PD690SRD, the output voltage test cycle is up to 10s long. At the end of these PD units’ test cycles, the output voltage drops to 0V and the output goes into low impedance.
It may be necessary to perform this test a number of times as the proving unit times out after 5s on the PD440S /PD690S and after 10s on the PD230SRD / PD440SRD / PD440SRDX / PD690SRD. 3.5 CALCHECK (PD440SRDX only) The CALCHECK feature may be used to check that a multifunction tester, insulation tester or continuity tester is maintaining ongoing accuracy between calibrations.
4.3 Repair and Service There are no user serviceable parts in this unit other than those that may be described in section 4. Return to Martindale Electric if faulty. Our service department will quote promptly to repair any fault that occurs outside the guarantee period.
5. WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This Martindale product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is 2 years and begins on the date of receipt by the end user.
6. CALCHECK verification measurements (PD440SRDX only) PD model PD serial no. Test instrument model Test instrument serial no. Test instrument date of calibration Initial measurement Date Insulation Continuity Initials 0.5MΩ 1MΩ 0.5Ω 1Ω Periodic verification measurements Date Insulation Continuity Initials 0.5MΩ 1MΩ 0.5Ω 1Ω...
Specification PDS / PDSRD / PDSRDX Proving Units Electrical Output NO LOAD output voltage step Product voltage step (50Hz nominal AC V / DC V) down PD690SRD PD440SRD / PD440SRDX PD230SRD PD690S PD440S...
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Specification PDS / PDSRD / PDSRDX Proving Units All Units General Output loading: See typical output Power: Internal batteries voltage vs. loading graph Internal batteries: 6 x 1.5V, AA alkaline batteries (IEC LR6, NEDA CALCHECK - PD440SRDX only 15A) Insulation test resistance Dimensions: 150 x 80 x 35mm. nominal values: Weight packed: 435g approx.
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Ver. D1.0 Due to policy of continuous development, Martindale Electric reserves the right to alter equipment specification and description outlined in this document without prior notice. No part of this document shall be deemed to be part of any contract for the equipment unless specifically referred to as an inclusion within such contract.
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