3840-001 User Manual
February 22, 2018
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Introduction to the Model 3840 Electrician EVSE Tester
The Model 3840 Electrician EVSE Tester is a hand-held test unit that emulates an electric vehicle and is used to test the
operation and safety features of an installed Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). The tester complies with all of the
standards specified by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), J1772 publications. This unit will test any
manufacturer/model EVSE that complies with the SAE J1772 standards.
The Model 3840 will measure signal levels, pulse widths and voltage levels generated by the EVSE under test and will indicate
to the operator (Electrician) the results of the measurement using high intensity LED’s.
The Model 3840 also allows the operator to test important safety features such as the ground fault protection circuit,
equipment grounding and reclosure functionality.
The unit is self-powered and requires no batteries. It is housed in a rugged, hand-held enclosure.
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