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Kewtech KT77
Portable Appliance Tester
Instruction Manual
Page 1: ...www kewtechcorp com Kewtech KT77 Portable Appliance Tester Instruction Manual...
Page 2: ...description outlined in this publication without prior notice and no part of this publication shall be deemed to be part of any contract for the equipment unless specifically referred to as an inclusi...
Page 3: ...Date From 56 Search 56 How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes 57 To Print Barcode Pass Fail Labels 57 To Print Barcode Testcodes 57 How to use Setup 58 Edit Test Settings 58 Test Settings Editor 59...
Page 4: ...apter 7 Specifications 85 Earth Bond Test 85 Earth Screen Test 85 Insulation Test 86 Substitute Leakage Test 86 Leakage 86 Touch Leakage 87 Power Tests 87 IEC Lead Test 87 Mechanical 87 Environmental...
Page 5: ...e correct disposal of this product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health Declaration of Conformity For the Kewtech KT77 Portable Appliance Tester State...
Page 6: ...parts are present Kewtech KT77 Tester Earth bond lead Mains cord Instruction Manual 2 Read the operating instructions fully before conducting any tests 3 Contact Kewtech if you need information on tr...
Page 7: ...ich must be heeded to ensure user safety during operation It is essential that this manual is read fully before proceeding with any tests Should the Tester behave abnormally do not continue with the t...
Page 8: ...load Lead 12 Earth Bond Lead Connector 9 Mains Supply Lead 11 USB Port Item Number Part 1 Fast Keys 2 Alpha numeric Keyboard 3 Delete and Space Keys 4 Cursor Keys 5 Enter Key 6 Red No Abort Key stop 7...
Page 9: ...r and press the Green button You can also use numeric keys 1 9 to move you to extreme points of the symbol matrix The Shift can also be used when editing text Shift and Result Left key Go to start of...
Page 10: ...are limited to 10 characters If more are entered then only the first 10 characters are used in Pat Manager Storing Appliance Test Results in Automatic mode The Appliance Test Results will not be store...
Page 11: ...ed the following screen will appear USER John Thursday 4 March 2011 09 03 Navigation through the menus is by dedicated keys There are also the five Fast keys down below the display whose action will c...
Page 12: ...the Meter display How to view test results How to perform Manual tests How to download Data How to print Barcode Labels How to use Setup How to use the memory How to change the user How to use Help H...
Page 13: ...DEFAULT SEQUENCE Allow Testcodes to determine the test to be carried out Use preprogrammed sequences for specific EUTS e g IT Equipment Selecting either of the first two options allows settings to be...
Page 14: ...each field as appropriate Press the red button to abort changes made to the settings and return to the Default Sequence Editor Press the red button to abort changes made to the settings and return to...
Page 15: ...umns Hitting the Fast key marked PASS will cause a Pass to be entered for the selected VISUAL INSPECTION and the next inspection to be selected Hitting the Fast key marked FAIL will cause a Fail to be...
Page 16: ...lure Menu may be shown if the option is selected see SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Options When you have completed testing the EUT you can enter comments The Test Results can be reviewed before entering any co...
Page 17: ...e options menu is displayed when an Automatic sequence has been completed Review Test Results Display the results from the test in tabular form A fast key is available to VIEW COMMENTS Use the Red but...
Page 18: ...e first test in the test sequence for the current appliance Abort Test Abort the test without storing a test result and select the next test Abort Appliance Abort the test sequence and select a new ap...
Page 19: ...es zero if the Tester is still taking a measurement the counter will flash Primary Display Indicates test result or pass fail limit Secondary Display Indicates test output e g voltage or current Conne...
Page 20: ...en modified after testing If you select OTHER you are prompted to enter a Site name Location Name Use the cursor keys to highlight a Location name and press Enter to select the desired option Select i...
Page 21: ...to highlight the digit to be changed Use the cursor keys to change the value or enter the digits directly using the keypad Select OK to store the settings or CANCEL to abort them Search After all the...
Page 22: ...the Fast key to select Manual Mode from the Main Menu Note To store tests in memory from Manual mode you must first select Create Appliance No perform the tests required for the EUT When you have com...
Page 23: ...STS If you need to change the current Site use the cursor keys to highlight SITE and press Enter to select another Site name Use the cursor keys to highlight a Site name and press Enter to select the...
Page 24: ...Manual Test After selecting the appropriate test the tester displays a screen from which you can set test parameters The user can change an individual setting when the parameter is shown in inverse vi...
Page 25: ...to the same settings Press the Enter button to start the test Press the Red button to abort the test at any time Note In manual mode you will not get Abort Options the test will simply stop the test...
Page 26: ...highlight the Download Results option from the Main Menu and press Enter to display the following menu Use the cursor keys to highlight the required parameters Use repeated presses of the enter button...
Page 27: ...the option to produce one certificate per page or to produce continuous printouts HOW TO DOWNLOAD DATA For downloading to a roll printer including till roll and thermal printers the user has the optio...
Page 28: ...Location name HOW TO DOWNLOAD DATA HOW TO DOWNLOAD DATA SITE LIST OTHER SITE 1 SITE 2 SITE 3 USER LIST OTHER BOB JOHN USER 3 LOCATION LIST OTHER WORKSHOP LOC 2 LOC 3 Note If the list contains more loc...
Page 29: ...than 12 characters cannot be printed and a numbered label will print instead Testcodes are accommodated since these are displayed as two lines of 10 characters HOW TO PRINT BARCODE LABELS AND TESTCOD...
Page 30: ...to be examined and changed if required Use the cursor keys to highlight a field to be changed and press Enter to select the desired option Name Each test sequence is given a name This is to help the...
Page 31: ...er this menu all of the previous values and one of the Test Parameter columns are highlighted Use the cursor left and right keys to highlight the Test Parameter to be changed and then use the cursor u...
Page 32: ...ed User Selects the user level as an ADVANCED user No Help will be displayed before each test automatically Help is still available from the Help fast key Startup Mode Use the cursor keys to highlight...
Page 33: ...old Site name this gives unlimited amounts of Sites within the test results memory Use the keyboard to edit the name of the Site and press Enter to save and return to the previous menu Press the Red b...
Page 34: ...e previous menu Press the Stop red button to return to the previous menu without saving changes APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION LIST 0 IEC Lead 1 Kettle 2 Fridge 3 Microwave 4 PC EDIT APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION 3 Mi...
Page 35: ...LINE 1 ASSET DESCRIPTION COMENTS LINE 2 NOTES COMENTS LINE 3 NOTES COMENTS LINE 4 NOTES These correspond with the default settings in the PATGuard software PAT manager software only recognises LINE1 A...
Page 36: ...Brightness is set press the Green button to accept the changes Press the Red button to abort any changes made Factory Settings It is possible to reset the Kewtech KT77 to the settings which were conf...
Page 37: ...to perform the delete operation and return to the previous menu Note Deleting Appliances in this way will delete all of the matched appliances across all Sites and Locations When a single appliance i...
Page 38: ...owing how to connect to the Tester to the EUT is included An example for the Insulation test is shown below A description of how to connect the test leads and perform the test is provided in a step by...
Page 39: ...with a balanced supply e g isolating transformer since it will detect phase voltage on both L and N supply connections Only continue if certain that the supply is balanced and the earth on the Tester...
Page 40: ...ot overheated High rates of testing may cause this situation especially with long duration Earth Bond tests Setting Earth Bond test duration to 2 secs will increase operating time If the following mes...
Page 41: ...ble with various software packages The APLNCE CNMTS option can be found in SYSTEM CONFIGURATION in the SETUP menu this may need to be set for 10 DIGIT RESTRICTION for non Seaward software Check with y...
Page 42: ...ing and storing this type of equipment Failure to treat the product with care will reduce both the life of the instrument and its reliability If the Tester is subject to condensation allow the Tester...
Page 43: ...techcorp com for latest option and prices EARTH BOND TEST Chapter 7 Specifications Earth Bond Test Test Voltage 6V nominal no load Test Current 10A 25A selectable into s c load Range 40m 19 99 Resolut...
Page 44: ...s 0 25mA 0 5mA 0 75mA 2 5mA 3 5mA 7 0mA 9 9mA 15 0mA Leakage Range 0 1mA 10 0mA Resolution 0 01mA Accuracy 5 of reading 2 digits Pass Levels 0 25mA 0 5mA 0 75mA 1 5mA 2 25mA 2 5mA 3 0mA 3 5mA 9 9mA TO...
Page 45: ...ault conditions The length of the test should be limited to prevent damage due to overheating Earth Screen Test This test is to check the earth screen connection using a current which will prevent dam...
Page 46: ...Lead Test This test confirms the electrical safety of 230V IEC leads The IEC test performs a continuity and polarity check on the Live and Neutral conductors and confirming that there are no breaks or...
Page 47: ...e full and true appliance leakage This is also known as Enclosure or Differential Leakage Touch Leakage Test Warning Mains voltage applied to appliance The Touch Test displays the current that would f...
Page 48: ...P 110V LEAD 3M 0 08 1M SKIP SKIP SKIP 110V LEAD 6M 0 2 1M SKIP SKIP SKIP 110V LEAD 12M 0 3 1M SKIP SKIP SKIP Appendix B Reference Information Factory set Test Sequences All tests have visual test incl...
Page 49: ...0 200mA L x1000 200mA M x1 200mA N x10 200mA O x100 200mA P x1000 200mA Q x1 200mA R x10 200mA S x100 200mA T x1000 200mA U Reserved V Reserved W Reserved X Reserved Digit 4 Insulation Voltage 0 Skip...
Page 50: ...d 0 0 to the earth bond limit 5 2s add 0 1 to the earth bond limit 6 5s add 0 1 to the earth bond limit 7 10s add 0 1 to the earth bond limit 8 30s add 0 1 to the earth bond limit 9 2s add 0 2 to the...
Page 51: ...it 21 Not used set to 0 1 Reserved 2 Reserved 3 Reserved 4 Reserved Digit 3 Leakage Load Test Duration 1 2s 2 5s 3 10s 4 30s 5 60s 6 120s 7 180s 8 Unlimited Digit 4 Touch Leakage Test Duration 1 2s 2...
Page 52: ...30 B Unlimited Digit 7 Number of Substitute Leakage Tests 0 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 10 7 15 8 20 9 25 A 30 B Unlimited Digit 8 Not used set to 0 0 Reserved 1 Reserved 2 Reserved 3 Reserved 4 Reserved...
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