4. Run Current (Functional Test)/Fuse Test
On the EPAT2100 this test will power up the
appliance to check functionality and also give an
indication of the current being consumed. On the
1600 a “
1
” in the display indicates that the fuse is
intact, a value of “
0
” indicates a blown fuse.
Press and hold the
RUN CURRENT
(2100) or
FUSE
(1600) button.
5. Run Leakage (EPAT 2100 only)
The wander lead is required.
Press and hold the
RUN LEAKAGE
button
Ideally this should register as 0mA - any higher
reading gives an indication of current leakage to
earth which can be useful for tracking down
appliances that are causing nuisance tripping of
RCDs. Pass limits vary from 0.25mA to 3.5mA
depending on the type of appliance.
6. Flash Testing
Flash testing is not recommended for routine testing
of appliances but may be appropriate after repairs
have been carried out.
7. Labelling & Record Keeping.
Once equipment has been tested it should be
labelled with a suitable PASS/FAIL test sticker.
This label should indicate.
1. Appliance identification number.
2. Test Date.
3. Date of next test due.
4. Initials of tester.
It is recommended that a portable appliance register
be maintained which records the test results obtained
and the required inspection schedule.
IEC power leads, extension leads and adaptors
To test an IEC power lead (computer power lead etc)
plug into the appropriate easypat mains socket and
the LEAD TEST socket.
Perform the
Continuity
and
Insulation
tests – if it
passes OK then proceed as follows
EPAT2100
- If the lead passes Continuity and
Insulation tests then perform a
RUN CURRENT
test.
Check the lamp indication against the table on the
front panel. The
Run Leakage
test would not
normally be carried out on extension leads etc,
however if the button is pressed then the display will
indicate a value of approx 1.3mA while under test -
this is not indicating a fault in the lead but is simply a
product of the test current drawn.
EPAT1600
– If the lead passes Continuity and
Insulation tests unplug from the EasyPat mains
socket and connect to a live mains socket leaving the
IEC connector plugged into the lead tester. Check the
lamp indication against the table on the front panel.
Extension leads should be tested in the same way as
an IEC lead - using the adapters where necessary.
Note on 110v/240v operation.
Both machines can test 110V appliances for
continuity/earth bond however the 1600 itself can only
be powered by 240V- this is not an issue since there
is no Run Test facility on this machine. The 2100 can
be powered by either 110v or 240V (note that it does
not convert between the two) and only the correct
socket is powered up during the Run Test. It makes
sense therefore to power the 2100 with the same
supply voltage as is required by the appliances being
tested.
EPAT1600/EPAT2100
Pat Testers
Application note no 25
Martindale Electric Company Ltd.
T:
01923 441717
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