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PAT400 Series
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3.2
Testing an asset
The PAT400’s are designed to automatically test electrical equipment, using TEST GROUPS.
A “TEST GROUP” is a specific group of tests suitable for the type of asset being tested.
The PAT tester is shipped with a pre-defined set of test groups. However others can be added as required, up to a maximum of 100, see
section 8.
Before a test will run, a TEST GROUP must be selected. There are three options to start the test sequence:
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OPTION 1
Select a test group from the HOTKEY options
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OPTION 2
Press the TEST button – This takes you to the TEST ASSET screen.
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OPTION 3
Scan the asset ID with a bar-code scanner, then press TEST (asset details must
already be stored in the PAT400), otherwise PAT400 defaults to ADD ASSET screen.
Option 1: Starting a TEST – USING HOT KEYS
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Select a Class I, Class II, IEC/extension lead or RCD test group by pressing one of the HOT KEY options:
A list of TEST GROUPS are displayed that are relevant to that type of equipment
Example: Class I test groups
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Select one of the test groups by pressing the relevant number, then the TEST button.
or
Press the number twice to start the test sequence.
or
Scroll down to the required test group and press TEST.
For more Information on test groups, adding, editing, configuration or deletion, go to section 8.
Option 2: Starting a TEST – PRESSING THE TEST BUTTON
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From the HOME screen, press the TEST button. The display will show the TEST ASSET page, as below:
Class I test groups
Class II test groups
Class IEC (Power) and extension
lead test groups
Find asset
Search for TEST GROUPS
Press once for direct entry
Press twice for drop down box.
Add ASSET
Edit ASSET
Plug-In RCD test groups
Add asset - fast access
