IDEAL SureTest ST-1THD Instructions Manual Download Page 2

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WARNING

Do not use on outputs from UPS systems, light dimmers or square
wave generating equipment.

Insert the unit into the receptacle; observe test results and then move on to
the next receptacle.    Allow at least 20 seconds between insertions.
Repeatedly inserting the SureTest into a receptacle will exceed its ability to
dissipate heat within the unit, resulting in fluctuating readings or damage to
the unit.

Wiring Verification

The St-1THD will test the wiring of a receptacle to identify if errors are pre-
sent.  Error messages will be displayed for polarity reversal, no ground, and
false ground conditions.

“E_rP” on the LED display indicates that the hot and neutral wires are
reversed.

“E_nG” on the LED display indicates that no ground is present.  The ST-
1THD will not perform any of the tests involving the ground circuit if a no
ground condition is detected.

“E_FG” on the LED display indicates a false ground condition.  False
ground is defined as a short between the ground and neutral wires very
close to the receptacle.  A false ground may also be indicated if the recepta-
cle is within 15 feet of the neutral-ground bonding point at the panel, or if
conduit is being used as the ground conductor.

Specifications

Case Construction:

GE Cycolac plastic molded 

Operating Range:
All measurements except 
voltage drop, FG, drop, FG, 
conductor resistances:

80-300 Volts AC @ 50-60 Hz

Voltage drop, False
Ground & Conductor
Resistances:  

80-150 Volts

Harmonic Display:

Odd, 3 - 15 + Bal. To 31

All Measurements: 

True  R.M.S.

Specifications (continued)

Crest Factor: 

Peak / True R.M.S. 

Memory Hold/Recall:

36 Hours

Power Use:

2 Watts continuous, 1800 W peak

Digital Display:

Seven segment L.E.D., 3”

Accuracy, Display: 

1% of full scale +/- 1 digit

Operating Temp:

0º C to 50º C

Storage Temp:

-20º C to +65º C

Dimensions:

7” X 3” X 1.5”

Weight:

7 ounces

#61-181 Amp Clamp 
Adapter:

3 to 500 Amps, Jaw opening -1.3 inches

Test Procedures

The programming menus feature a simple single button operation to
advance between various measurements.  The programming set the mea-
surements in a series of menu and submenu options to make navigation
through the menu structure easier.  

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SureTest

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Circuit/Harmonics Analyzer

DIS

PLAY

A D

VA N C

E

61-156

ST-1THD

WIRING MENU

WAVE FORM MENU

(HOLD BUTTON & INSERT)

Line Volts (True RMS)

15 

=

% Volt Drop 15 Amp.

Gn

=

Volts Ground - Neutral (True RMS)

rES

=

Ohms Resistance

GFCI =

Exact Trip Point

rCL

=

Recall Memory

LT 

Line Voltage % THD

LH

=

Line Harmonics %

nT

=

Neutral Current % THD

nH

=

Neutral Harmonic %

F

=

Line Frequency

rCL

=

Recall Memory

Press Button for 3 Seconds to Access Sub Menu

1

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LED Display
Display Advance Button

1

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Summary of Contents for SureTest ST-1THD

Page 1: ...nd Ground Conductors Min Max Avg Peak Neutral to Ground Voltage THD in the Line Voltage and Neutral Current THD per Harmonic up to the 31st Harmonic Line Frequency General Operation The SureTest Model...

Page 2: ...ground conductor Specifications Case Construction GE Cycolac plastic molded Operating Range All measurements except voltage drop FG drop FG conductor resistances 80 300 Volts AC 50 60 Hz Voltage drop...

Page 3: ...HD automatically enters into the out let circuit testing programming menu The LED display cycles between the menu heading and the measurement every four seconds Press and hold the display advance butt...

Page 4: ...edicated circuit Menu Heading Gn Measurement at Menu Heading True RMS Voltage Ground to Neutral Submenu yes Hi Highest Ground to Neutral Voltage Lo Lowest Ground to Neutral Voltage A Average Ground to...

Page 5: ...ecall Memory submenu Pressing the display advance button for three seconds when a blinking rCL is shown on the display will store all of the data into memory overwriting any previous data in memory It...

Page 6: ...a Sto Recording Completed Line Voltage THD Menu Menu Heading LT Measurement at Menu Heading Line Voltage THD Submenu yes HI Highest THD Lo Lowest THD A Average THD LC Crest factor of the line voltage...

Page 7: ...nt at Menu Heading None Submenu yes Blinking rCL Allows access to stored values from memory Sto Stores values into memory Testing with the 61 181 Clamp Adapter These tests can only be accessed by usin...

Page 8: ...on the adapter to a ground such as a metal water or gas pipe prior to GFCI testing 61 176 Isolated Ground Adapter This adapter allows the operator to verify that a receptacle is completely iso lated f...

Page 9: ...e voltage drops the problem is most likely in the circuit between the panel and the first receptacle or at the panel If all branches are in high resistance the problem may be in the cir cuit from the...

Page 10: ...or Event recording SureTest Circuit Harmonics Analyzers Warranty limited solely to repair or replacement no warranty of mer chantability fitness for a particular purpose or consequential damages IDEAL...

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