SEAWARD 344a550 PrimeTest 100 PAT Tester Instruction Manual

SEAWARD 344a550 PrimeTest 100 PAT Tester

Product Information

The PrimeTest 100 is a hand-held battery-powered unit that is designed to perform electrical safety checks on appliances and mains cords. The unit is manufactured by SEAWARD Electronic Limited, a company located in England.

Product Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability

SEAWARD Electronic Limited guarantees this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 1 year. The period of warranty will be effective on the day of delivery.

Product Important Information

These operating instructions are intended for the use of adequately trained personnel. The following symbols are used in these operating instructions and on the PrimeTest 100:

• Caution, risk of electric shock. Indicates instructions must be followed to avoid danger to persons.
• Caution, risk of danger. The operating instructions must be adhered to in order to avoid danger.

Before use, ensure unit is clean and dry; visually inspect all leads, connectors, and case. Any damage or wear must be rectified prior to use.

Product Standard Accessories

• Carry Case
• Black Test Lead 1m
• UK IEC mains cord 0.5m
• Operating Instructions

User Interface

The LCD display shows test progress, results for individual tests, and the overall test result for an appliance or mains cord. Tests are initiated using the three push buttons:

• Power ON/OFF = + until two beeps are heard

Product Usage Instructions

The PrimeTest 100 is designed to perform electrical safety checks on appliances and mains cords. Follow the steps below to use the product:

Step 1: Visual Inspection

Before use, visually inspect all leads, connectors, and the case. Ensure that the unit is clean and dry. Rectify any damage or wear prior to use.

Step 2: Power On

Press and hold the Power ON/OFF button (+) until two beeps are heard.

Step 3: Performing Tests

Refer to section 3 of the operating instructions for instructions on performing tests:

• Checking a mains power outlet (section 3.1)
• Testing a Class I Appliance (section 3.2)
• Testing a Class II Appliance (section 3.3)
• Testing a mains cord (section 3.4)
• Testing an extension lead (section 3.5)

Step 4: Results

The LCD display will show test progress, results for individual tests, and the overall test result for an appliance or mains cord.

Step 5: Power Off

• Press and hold the Power ON/OFF button (+) until the unit powers off.

Important Information

These operating instructions are intended for the use of adequately trained personnel. The following symbols are used in these operating instructions and on the PrimeTest 100.

CAUTIONS

• Caution, risk of electric shock.
• Indicates instructions must be followed to avoid danger to persons.
• Caution, risk of danger. The operating instructions must be adhered to in order to avoid danger.

Before use, ensure unit is clean and dry; visually inspect all leads, connectors, and case. Any damage or wear must be rectified prior to use.

Full details and specifications can be found at www.seaward.com or by calling Seaward Sales on 0191 586 3511.

Introduction

The PrimeTest 100 is a hand held battery powered unit suitable for carrying out electrical safety checks on:

• Class I appliances
• Class II appliances
• IEC mains leads
• Extension leads
• Mains outlet wiring

Numbers shown in circles e.g. 1 refer to figure 1 and figure 2.

Test connections on the PrimeTest 100 are:

• Mains socket on front panel 1 for connecting the appliance under test.
• 4mm socket on end panel 6 for earth test probe
• IEC socket on end panel 7 for mains cord testing.

User Interface

The LCD display 5 shows test progress, results for individual tests and the overall test result for an appliance or mains cord.

Tests are initiated using the three push buttons:

Power ON/OFF =2 +3 until two beeps are heard

• Class I appliance test =2
• Class II appliance test =3
• Cord/extension lead test =4

Note

• A short press on keys 2, 3 or 4 will cause the tests to be performed with the insulation voltage as set in the Setup Menu.
• A long press on keys 2,3 or 4 will cause the tests to be performed with the alternate insulation voltage from the Setup Menu. Eg 500V in Setup menu will result in a 250V insulation test.
• By accessing the settings screen by holding keys 3 and 4 you will also be able to enter the setup Menu and change the pass/fail limit on the earth continuity test between 0.1/0.2/0.3by pressing key 2, then key 4 saves your settings and exits the settings screen.
• The PrimeTest 100 will automatically switch OFF after approximately 3 minutes if no keys are pressed. The auto switch-off is disabled during a power socket test.
• When a key is pressed to initiate a test sequence, the PrimeTest 100 will compare the type of appliance connected with the test sequence that has been selected, and where possible, will prompt the user if an inappropriate test has been selected. For example, if an IEC lead is connected between the front panel mains socket 1 and the IEC socket on the end panel 7 and a Class I 2 or Class II 3 appliance test is selected, the PrimeTest 100 will flash the Cord test enunciator to indicate that the Cord test 4 is the most appropriate test.

Performing Tests

• Press keys 2+3 to switch on the PrimeTest 100.
• When the unit is ready the display will be as shown below.

Checking a mains power outlet

• Connect the IEC power cord to the PrimeTest 100 socket 7 and plug into the mains power outlet to be tested.
• If the mains socket wiring is correct the display will show.
• If the Live and Neutral in the socket wiring are reversed or there is a fault with the protective earth connection this is indicated by the display below.
• If there is a fault with the Neutral connection this is indicated by the display below.
• In the event of a test failure, disconnect the PrimeTest 100 from the supply and rectify the fault.

WARNING

• Do not leave the PrimeTest 100 permanently connected to a mains supply.
• The auto switch-off function is disabled when the PrimeTest 100 is connected to a live mains socket. The unit will beep continually after 3 minutes to remind the user to disconnect from the mains socket.

Testing a Class I Appliance

• Visually inspect the appliance and mains cord for signs of damage.
• If the appliance passes a visual inspection proceed with the electrical tests.
• Plug the earth test lead into the 4mm socket 6 on the PrimeTest 100 end panel.
• Plug the appliance into the PrimeTest 100 front panel mains socket 1
• Connect the earth test probe to an exposed metal part on the appliance.
• If the Appliance under test has an ON/OFF switch, make sure it is in the ON position.
• Press the Class I test key 2
• The PrimeTest 100 will now test the continuity of the protective earth.
• If you are testing a Class I item with no exposed earthed parts an option to accept the high continuity measurement is given. When the continuity test fails you can long press key 2 and the continuity and show as NC (not checked) on the result screen.
• If the continuity measurement is greater than the set limit but <0.5ohms then the PrimeTest 100 will ask whether a long lead is attached. Press key 2 to record the result as a pass or the key 3 to record a fail.
• If the measured value is less than the pre-set pass/fail threshold, the measured value is displayed and the unit indicates a pass result, as shown below.
• Refer to section 2 for changing the pass/fail limits
• The unit will proceed with the Insulation and Leakage tests.

Note: The power switch on the appliance under must be in the ON position to perform an insulation test. If no appliance is detected the PrimeTest 100 will display the following.

• Check that the appliance power switch is in the ON position. The test will automatically proceed if the appliance power switch is placed in the ON position.

• If the LO LOAd enunciator remains on the display, the load presented by the appliance may be too small for the PrimeTest 100 to detect. In this case, press the test key 2
  to continue.

• Refer to section 2 for changing the insulation resistance test voltage.

• If the Insulation Resistance is greater than the factory-set limit a tick is placed next to the Risoenunciator. If the Leakage current is less than the factory set limit a tick is placed next to the leak enunciator.

• The PASS enunciator is illuminated.

Testing a Class II Appliance

• Visually inspect the appliance and mains cord for signs of damage.
• If the appliance passes a visual inspection proceed with the electrical tests.
• Plug the earth test lead into the 4mm socket 6 on the PrimeTest 100 end panel.
• Plug the appliance into the PrimeTest 100 front panel mains socket 1
• Connect the earth test probe to an exposed metal part on the appliance.
• If the Appliance under test has an ON/OFF switch, make sure it is in the ON position.
• Press Class II test key 3
• The PrimeTest 100 will now test InsulationResistance and Leakage current.

Note: The power switch on the appliance under must be in the ON position to perform an insulation test. If no appliance is detected the PrimeTest 100 will display the following.

• Check that the appliance power switch is in the ON position. The test will automatically proceed if the appliance power switch is placed in the ON position.

• If the LO LOAd enunciator remains on the display, the load presented by the appliance may be too small for the PrimeTest 100 to detect. In this case, press the test key 3
  to continue.

• If the Insulation Resistance is greater than the pre-set limit a tick is placed next to the Riso enunciator. Similarly, if the Leakage current is less than the pre-set limit a tick is placed next to the ILEAK enunciator.

• The PASS enunciator is illuminated.

• Should an earth path be picked up at the start of the test a message will appear asking to confirm that the EUT is Class II FE if it is and you wish to continue the test then press key 3 and the test will start. The value for the continuity will be shown but no pass/fail marker against it.

It will then carry on with the following tests but automatically drop the test voltage to 250V for the insulation resistance. Refer to section 2 for changing the pass/fail limits.

Testing a mains cord

• Visually inspect the mains cord and plug for signs of damage.
• Check that the correct fuse is fitted.
• If the cord passes a visual inspection proceed with the electrical tests.
• Plug the mains cord under test into the IEC socket 7 and the front panel mains socket on 1 the PrimeTest 100.
• Press the cords test key 4
• The PrimeTest 100 will first test the continuity of the protective earth.
• If the measured value is greater than the pre-set limit a cross is placed next to the RPE enunciator, a FAIL is indicated.

Note: The protective earth resistance will depend upon the length of the extension lead and the size (cross-sectional area) of the cable. The measured value may be acceptable even if a cross is shown next to the RPE enunciator. For reference, typical resistance values for a variety of cable lengths and cross-sectional area are given in Table 1.

• If the continuity measurement is greater than the set limit but <0.5ohms then the PrimeTest 100 will ask whether a long lead is attached. Press the key 4 to accept the result as a pass or the key 3 to record a fail.
• The unit will proceed with the Insulation test.
• If the Insulation Resistance is lower than the pre-set limit a cross is placed next to the Riso enunciator and the test sequence is halted.
• If the Insulation Resistance is greater than the pre-set limit a tick is placed next to the Riso enunciator.
• The unit will proceed with the wiring test, checking the live and neutral conductors for short or open circuits or reversed connections.
• If the wiring is correct a tick is placed next to the cord enunciator, the GOOd enunciator is illuminated and a PASS is indicated for the sequence.

Refer to section 2 for changing pass/fail limits.

Note: If the tested cord has a wiring fault, one of the following enunciators will be illuminated in place of GOOd.

• OPEn indicates that either the live or neutral conductor is broken (open circuit) or the plug top fuse has blown
• Short indicates that the live and neutral conductors are shorted together
• CrOSS indicates that the live and neutral connections are crossed (live and neutral conductors reversed)

Testing an extension lead

• Visually inspect the mains cord and plug for signs of damage.
• Check that the correct fuse is fitted.
• If the cord passes a visual inspection proceed with the electrical tests.
• Plug the supplied 0.5m red IEC lead into the IEC socket 7 and into a mains outlet on the extension lead. Plug the mains plug of the extension lead into the front panel mains socket 1 on the PrimeTest 100.
• The extension lead can now be tested in the same manner as an IEC as described above.

Note

• The protective earth resistance will depend upon the length of the extension lead and the size (cross sectional area) of the cable. The measured value maybe be acceptable even if a cross is shown next to the RPE enunciator.
• If the continuity measurement is greater than the set limit but <0.5ohms then the PrimeTest 100 will ask whether a long lead is attached. Press the key 4 to accept the result as a pass or the key 3 to record a fail.

Refer to section 2.2 for changing the pass/fail limits

Table 1: Approximate resistance of protective earth conductors.

length

| 0.5mm2/(3A)| 1.0 mm2/(10A)| 1.25 mm2/(13A)
5m| 0.20| 0.10| 0.10
10m| 0.40| 0.20| 0.20
25m| 1.00| 0.50| 0.40

For further information on protective conductor resistance and testing of portable appliances can be found in the Code of Practise for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment published by the IET.

Specification

Earth Continuity

• Accuracy:  ± (5% + 2 digits)
• Test current: 200mA minimum
• Test voltage: 9V nominal

Insulation resistance

• Accuracy: ± (5% + 2 digits)
• Test voltage: 500V
• Test current: >1mA into 500k
• Test current: <2mA into 2k

Leakage Current

• Accuracy: ± (5% + 2 digits)
• Test voltage: 40V rms, 50Hz AC
• Test current: <5mA into 2k

Cord Test

• Earth continuity, insulation resistance as above.
• Check for Live and Neutral open circuit, short circuit or reversed polarity.

When used with Seaward test lead, Part Number 347A002

Pass/Fail limits settings

ohms

| N/A| N/A*| 0.1/0.2/0.3

ohms^

Insulation Resistance| 1.0Mohm| 2.0Mohm| 2.0Mohm| 2.0Mohm
Leakage| 5mA| 5mA| 5mA| N/A

• *Reads up to 20 ohms if Class 2 FE selected
• ^Reads up to 0.5 ohms if long lead selected

Environmental rating

• IP Rating: IP40
• Operating temperature range: 0°C to 40°C, without moisture condensation.
• Storage temperature range: –25° to 65°.

Note: Batteries should be removed prior to storage.

• Overvoltage category: 300V CAT II

Maintenance

• Clean only with a dry cloth; do not use solvents.
• Before use, ensure unit is clean and dry; visually inspect all leads, connectors, and case. Any damage or wear must be rectified to preserve user safety.
• Check the battery contacts and compartment are free of electrolytic contamination.
• Any contamination of the battery contacts or compartment should be cleaned with a dry cloth.

Note: The PrimeTest 100 contains no user-serviceable parts. If an Error warning should appear on the display please contact the manufacturer or an authorised Seaward Service Agent for advise.

Battery Check

The PrimeTest 100 is powered from 6 AA cells which are checked before a test is performed. When the battery voltage is low the enunciator is illuminated. The unit will continue to perform within specification for a limited number of tests, dependent upon the type of the batteries fitted. When the battery voltage reaches a level where the performance is affected the enunciator will flash and all test keys are disabled. The batteries must be replaced.

Battery Replacement

Before opening the PrimeTest 100 ensure that all test leads are disconnected.

• Switch off the unit by pressing and holding keys 2 and 3.
• Disconnect the black test lead from 4mmtest socket 6.
• Disconnect the IEC mains cable from the IEC socket 7.
• Disconnect the EUT mains cable from the EUT socket 1.
• Place the PrimeTest 100 face down and release the captive screw in the battery compartment cover.
• Remove the battery compartment cover and remove the discharged batteries.
• Insert the replacement batteries into the battery compartment ensuring that the battery polarity matches the marking on the inside of the battery compartment.
• Relocate the battery cover over the battery compartment and fasten in position with the battery cover captive screw.

Service and Calibration

To maintain the specified accuracy of the measurement results, the instrument must be recalibrated at regular intervals by either the manufacturer or an authorised Seaward Service Agent. We recommend a recalibration period of one year.

For help or advise on Service and Calibration contact:

• Service Department
• Seaward Electronic Bracken Hill
• South West Industrial Estate Peterlee
• Co Durham SR8 2SW England
• Tel: 0191 586 3511
• Email: [email protected]
• Web: www.seaward.com

References

• Electrical Safety Test Equipment Manufacturers | Seaward
• Electrical Safety Test Equipment Manufacturers | Seaward

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