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PAT400 Series

1.3

Button functions

Power down – Prevents battery discharge

Returns to HOME screen

Escape – Exit screen without saving

Hot keys.

Function depends on adjacent display icon.
Used for fast selection of options

1.4

HOT KEY descriptions

Home screen

Class 1 test groups

Class II test groups

Power/extension leads

Portable RCDs

Add asset

SETUP screen

Test group manager

Change client

Change location

Bond lead null

Edit

asset

Other Hotkeys

Add

Edit

Save

Delete

Print barcode

Find asset

Copy last asset

Copy last asset (& increment asset ID)

Save/print label

Repair code pop-up box activation

View test result

List test groups

Re-run test

Summary of Contents for PAT410

Page 1: ...WWW MEGGER COM PAT400 Series Portable Appliance Testers User Manual...

Page 2: ...nt please ensure that you read and understand the safety warnings and instructions before attempting to use the instrument These instruments are designed and manufactured by Megger Instruments Ltd Arc...

Page 3: ...3 5 Short circuit assets 28 3 6 Aborting a test 29 3 7 Completion of testing 29 3 8 Test fail screen 29 3 9 Visual failure 30 3 10 Repair code 31 3 11 Cable compensation 32 3 12 WARNINGS 33 4 Using t...

Page 4: ...4 Recovery Login 83 12 Reverse L N Polarity not available on all instruments 85 12 1 To enable Reverse L N Polarity testing 85 13 Measure PE Option not available on all instruments 88 14 PAT4 compatib...

Page 5: ...the supply should be checked by a qualified electrician Do not use the instrument if there are any signs of damage All test leads probes and clips must be in good order clean and with no broken or cra...

Page 6: ...cessible power point Only use Megger approved accessories with this product CAT II Measurement category II Equipment connected between the electrical outlets and the user s equipment CAT III Measureme...

Page 7: ...rators should also be competent in the safety testing of electrical equipment and meet all the local legal requirements before testing 9 V PP3 rechargeable NiMH Battery is supplied not fitted This sho...

Page 8: ...1 4 HOT KEY descriptions Home screen Class 1 test groups Class II test groups Power extension leads Portable RCDs Add asset SETUP screen Test group manager Change client Change location Bond lead null...

Page 9: ...uick access to frequently used test groups and other options NOTE Users tab is only available on Firmware version V2 4 and above 1 6 Screen navigation Use the UP DOWN and LEFT RIGHT arrows to navigate...

Page 10: ...n icon as below Free form box Text or numbers can be entered as required Drop down box Press OK to select from the available list Alternatively enter the first letter or number of the contents you req...

Page 11: ...ent 5 Replace the battery cover Warning Only use NiMH batteries Do not attempt to recharge non rechargeable Primary cells in the PAT400 Doing so may result in instrument damage and may cause personal...

Page 12: ...ill automatically start when connected to the mains supply IMPORTANT DO NOT connect any equipment to the PAT tester until it has been switched on and passed its self test Connected equipment will crea...

Page 13: ...hen the PAT tester is switched on UK configured PAT400 instruments Non UK configured PAT400 instruments NOTE This screen is not displayed if the PAT tester is re started within five minutes of being u...

Page 14: ...emoved from the supply Switching off using this button prevents the FAST Re start battery from discharging unnecessarily 2 3 2 FAST Re start If the tester is to be moved to a new location and testing...

Page 15: ...would be connected UK PAT testers only Other test leads may need to be connected during the test sequence Follow on screen instructions NEVER CONNECT MORE THAN ONE ASSET AT A TIME 3 1 1 Connecting a...

Page 16: ...EC plug adaptor optional accessory 1 Connect the 110 V mains plug to the 110 V test socket 2 Connect the free end of the 110 V power lead to the 110V adaptor plug Connect the 110 V adaptor IEC connect...

Page 17: ...ASSET screen Option 1 Starting a TEST USING HOT KEYS 1 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 ar...

Page 18: ...tart with those characters To ADD an asset simply press the ADD ASSET Hotkey 3 If the entered asset is not in the database the following information box will appear Press OK to add a new asset A blank...

Page 19: ...ds as required 6 Press TEST to commence testing 7 Go to section 3 3 Test Progress Note Only a TEST GROUP is required to start testing On completion of a test only Asset IDs and Test groups have to be...

Page 20: ...en will jump to Add Asset screen and automatically fill the ASSET ID field with the scanned barcode data 3 Press the DOWN arrow to move to Test Groups The TEST GROUP is selected by pressing OK and sel...

Page 21: ...be include Insulation testing on Class II equipment Continuity bond testing on Class I equipment Touch leakage testing Differential leakage test on Class II Substitute leakage on Class II The PAT400 w...

Page 22: ...0 1ohms Also the resistance of an extension lead IEC or Power cord can be nulled if the lead is longer than the Red test lead supplied with the PAT Symbols used z Test lead null is set z Extension le...

Page 23: ...o remove the Bond Lead Null select the Remove Lead Null and press the TEST or OK button The symbol will disappear 3 Connect the Black bond lead between the Bond socket and the Zero post on the front p...

Page 24: ...null value is already set the lead null symbol will be displayed 3 Connect the extension lead adaptor between the Mains test socket and the IEC socket on the front panel as below 4 Scroll down to sele...

Page 25: ...results are displayed in the centre column with the pass limits for that test group on the right On completion of testing the following options are available Re test asset using current test group Wa...

Page 26: ...sc key should be used to exit the test sequence during the Visual Inspection and initiate a Visual Failure as below 1 During the Visual inspection option the Visual Test will be highlighted in yellow...

Page 27: ...7 Renew 415 V 5 pin 32 A 8 Renew IEC connector 6 A 9 Renew IEC connector 10 A 10 Renew IEC connector 16 A 11 Replace Main Switch 12 Replace Fuse Holder 13 Replace Missing Screws Code Description 14 R...

Page 28: ...istance The result is then passed or failed as necessary To apply cable resistance calculation 1 When a continuity or Bond test fails the screen message alert will be displayed 2 Press OK to access th...

Page 29: ...versed European instruments The instrument will pass initialisation and display the Home screen The supply polarity will be shown as Reversed 3 12 3 Supply earth fault The PAT400 will test for a good...

Page 30: ...ecommended these are changed to the name of the client and location of the test site See Section 10 Assets are stored with a minimum of an Asset ID and a Test Group A client CANNOT have duplicate Asse...

Page 31: ...Serial Number The manufacturer s serial number Fuse Rating A Fuse fitted to the mains plug or internal fuse if using continental plugs Room ID Location of asset to room level Retest Frequency M Repeat...

Page 32: ...test group will already be set as this was selected when the test was run 3 Enter the Asset ID This can be via the keyboard or scanned in by barcode scanner If an Asset ID already exists in memory a...

Page 33: ...an ASSET ID using the keyboard or barcode scanner 3 Select a TEST GROUP from the drop down list 4 Completion of the remaining asset fields is optional 5 Press the SAVE Hotkey The asset data will be s...

Page 34: ...s available after the ASSET ID has been changed OR To recall the last asset to the screen and INCREASE the Asset ID by one press the COPY ASSET AND INCREMENT ASSET ID Hotkey 4 Change any other asset i...

Page 35: ...ill produce a drop down box Assets are sorted alphanumerically in ascending order Press the OK key and then the DOWN arrow to scroll through the list or use the RIGHT arrow key to page through the lis...

Page 36: ...original Client prior to any changes made here 6 2 Deleting assets 1 From the HOME screen use the RIGHT ARROW key to select the SETUP tab 2 Press the EDIT ASSET Hotkey The EDIT ASSET screen should be...

Page 37: ...ection 7 1 7 2 or 7 3 for full details of Backup Restore and Export options 7 1 Backup to USB memory stick 1 Connect a USB stick to either of the type A USB sockets on the front of the PAT400 Type A U...

Page 38: ...erSuite for import into the PAT400 1 Connect a USB stick containing the db file to either of the Type A USB sockets on the front of the PAT400 Type A USB socket 2 Select the Restore From USB option in...

Page 39: ...tions in the database Always ensure existing data has been backed up prior to importing new data Note Databases restored from previous firmware versions will be automatically upgraded Once upgraded th...

Page 40: ...e CSV file will be saved to the USB memory stick On completion the following message will be displayed and the buzzer will sound Note Exporting large amounts of data to CSV can take a significant time...

Page 41: ...set as below 6 To exit this screen press HOME or Esc Note Barcodes can be printed by using the PRINT BARCODE Hotkey 7 4 2 Printing barcode labels Duplicate barcode labels can be printed from the VIEW...

Page 42: ...l test groups can be added up to a limit of 100 Existing test groups can be edited or deleted as required 8 1 Creating a test group 1 From the HOME screen use the RIGHT ARROW key to select the SETUP t...

Page 43: ...ions Class 1 Class 2 EXT FLASH Check box configuration options available on second page LEAKAGE Check box configuration options available on second page LOAD Check box configuration options available...

Page 44: ...at has not yet been allocated a test group Using the DOWN ARROW navigate to the desired row 1 9 as below Press OK to access the drop down list of available test groups 3 Select the required TEST GROUP...

Page 45: ...edit a test group 1 From the HOME screen use the RIGHT ARROW key to select the SETUP tab 2 Press the TEST GROUP Hotkey 3 Press the EDIT TEST GROUP Hotkey 4 Press the OK button to access the drop down...

Page 46: ...whilst there are assets in the database that are using that test group 8 5 Repeated Tests It is possible to create test groups with repeated Bond Continuity Insulation and Flash tests An example scree...

Page 47: ...ated then the failed results is disregarded You may wish to repeat a test in this way if the test probe did not make proper contact with the appliance Insulation and Flash test can also be repeated by...

Page 48: ...eyboard The display will show a numerical list of options Example of QT screen options for a PAT450 2 Press the number key associated with the test you wish to run Example Earth Leakage Note Where a t...

Page 49: ...menu and press OK 2 The Client screen will be displayed with the ADD EDIT and DELETE Client Hotkeys as below 3 Select the ADD Hotkey to add a new Client to the database 4 Complete the text fields wit...

Page 50: ...ient screen select the EDIT Hotkey 2 Select the desired Client then change the details as required 3 After the details have been changed press the SAVE hotkey Delete Client WARNING Deleting a Client w...

Page 51: ...AVE Hotkey to store the change 10 2 Locations Multiple locations can be added to one CLIENT up to a maximum of 2 000 To add a LOCATION select the LOCATION option from the SETUP menu Follow the same pr...

Page 52: ...ss the NEXT PAGE Hotkey 3 Change the Location details as required It is not possible to change the associated Client 4 After the details have been changed press the SAVE hotkey Delete Location Warning...

Page 53: ...popup message will ask you to confirm 10 2 3 Changing Locations You may only change to a Location in the current client 1 In the SETUP tab press the SELECT LOCATION Hotkey 2 Select the desired Locati...

Page 54: ...ess OK 3 Enter the Company details all of these fields are optional 4 Press the SAVE Hotkey to store the changes 10 4 Quick test configuration QUICK TESTS are available to aid in commissioning and rep...

Page 55: ...row to select Date Time as below 3 Press OK to accept 4 For DATE settings use LEFT RIGHT arrow keys to select the field to be changed Enter the desired values using the keyboard For TIME settings use...

Page 56: ...y recommend backing up all data prior to restoring factory settings Backups can be restored if necessary To restore the PAT400 to the factory shipped configuration 1 From the HOME screen enter the SET...

Page 57: ...UT PAT400 software version and Megger contact details To select the product information and Megger contact details 1 Using the RIGHT ARROW key select SETUP in the top menu option then the DOWN arrow t...

Page 58: ...rs 0 to 9 An account can have Supervisor or User status See Managing Accounts section 11 3 An account can have Expert Options privilege When this mode is enabled in the Expert Options menu all advisor...

Page 59: ...tion If the default account has a PIN protection on powering up the PAT400 will display the log in screen as below assuming the operator has previously logged out of the PAT400 Otherwise the Warning s...

Page 60: ...will display the login screen 1 The screen will show the last Username that was logged into the PAT400 2 Enter the PIN for the Username shown and press the Hotkey and go to 5 below Or Press the UP arr...

Page 61: ...ogin Logout options are not available 11 3 Managing accounts 11 3 1 Supervisor and User status The PAT400 has two levels of account status Supervisor and User The account status is set when creating o...

Page 62: ...with a Supervisor status account to enable these features It is recommended that only those operators that are experienced in using the PAT400 enable Expert mode To add Expert privileges to an accoun...

Page 63: ...K 6 To add a PIN follow section 11 3 3 To add a PIN to an account step 3 OR If no PIN is to be entered press the SAVE Hotkey to save the change 11 3 3 Using PIN numbers PIN numbers on accounts are opt...

Page 64: ...7 Press the SAVE Hotkey to store the changes Once logged out the operator will need to log into that account by entering a valid PIN To change a PIN To change the PIN of an account either a User must...

Page 65: ...Enter a new PIN and press the DOWN arrow to the Confirm PIN field 3 Enter the Same PIN 4 Press the SAVE Hotkey to store the changes To remove a PIN from an account If you account has Supervisor statu...

Page 66: ...must be between 3 and 30 characters A Z and 0 9 upper or lower case 5 Press the DOWN arrow Enter a PIN if required The PIN must be 4 digits using only numbers 0 9 6 Press the DOWN arrow Enter the same...

Page 67: ...o delete the account 5 The Warning message will be displayed Press OK to confirm or Esc to abort Notes Deleting an account whilst logged into the same account will log the operator out of the PAT test...

Page 68: ...ervisor account If necessary contact your supervisor before continuing or press ESC to abort 4 Press OK to continue 5 The display will show a standard warning screen 6 Press OK after reading and under...

Page 69: ...show the L N and N L symbols during the leakage tests when this mode is enabled 12 1 To enable Reverse L N Polarity testing This can only be managed from a Supervisor status account To enable reverse...

Page 70: ...com PAT400 Series 70 1 Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to highlight the Reverse L N Polarity check box 2 Press the OK key to enable or disable the reverse L N testing 3 Press the SAVE Hotkey to store th...

Page 71: ...on checkbox made available in the Expert Options screen Changing the existing state of the Measure PE Option checkbox will cause the Save hotkey to appear User must press the hotkey to save the new st...

Page 72: ...at are not supported in the PAT4 Test groups Test groups that contain tests not available on the PAT4 should be avoided The PAT4 only allows 3 characters in the name of a test group Use test groups th...

Page 73: ...d by an approved Megger service centre or by Megger Instruments Limited To clean the instrument disconnect the instrument from the power supply then use a clean cloth dampened with water or isopropyl...

Page 74: ...comes difficult to close the case the storage pouch can be removed from inside the case and attached to the front using the straps on the reverse of the pouch These are passed through the D loops on t...

Page 75: ...ng This test is frequently the preferred test by many organisations iii In situ bond testing 200mA In situ bond testing is the ability to measure the earth integrity of a class I asset that is hard wi...

Page 76: ...rent Test voltage 230 Vac 50 Hz 19 99 mA 110 Vac 50 Hz 19 99 mA UK models only The differential earth leakage test determines whether any current is flowing to earth Normally appliances should have no...

Page 77: ...s usually set based on the fuse rating in the appliance or in the mains connector Example 230 Vac with 3 A fuse maximum VA Rating should be 230 x 3 690 VA Select 750 VA pass limit However some equipme...

Page 78: ...Insulation test will not test beyond the RCD and consequently has little value Lead length up to 50m can be compensated However they can exceed the recommended length for their cross section Maximum...

Page 79: ...hardware fault in the PAT400 c A combination of the above Any reports of parallel paths should be investigated Check to ensure If the BOND continuity lead is not connected to the null post on the PAT4...

Page 80: ...230V 0 1 3000VA 3 5mA 5s 5s 5s PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 SC2 2 Typical Class 2 Double Insulated Visual Inspection Insulation test at 500V Operation test 230V Touch Current 230V 2M 3000VA 0 25mA 5s 5s 5s P...

Page 81: ...sulation test at 500V Operation test 230V Differential Earth Leakage 230V 0 1 1M 2500VA 3 5mA 5s 5s 5s 5s PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 EL1 EXT 230V Extension Leads 3 Core Visual Inspection Polarity Earth Bond...

Page 82: ...0 RCD FULL 1 Portable RCD 5 tests Visual Inspection RCD full test sequence PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 PSC1 1 Portable or hand held Class 1 equipment Visual Inspection Earth Continuity Insulation test at 500...

Page 83: ...t at 500V Differential Earth Leakage 230V 1 1M 5mA 5s 5s 5s PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 AU SC2 2 Typical Class 2 Double Insulated Visual Inspection Insulation test at 500V 1M 5s PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 AU SC2 2...

Page 84: ...tion Earth Continuity Insulation test at 500V 0 3 1M 5s 5s PAT410 PAT450 N HASP4V EXT Verlengblokken 5m Visual Inspection Earth Continuity x4 Insulation test at 500V 0 3 1M 5s 5s PAT410 PAT450 N HASP4...

Page 85: ...Inspection Earth Continuity Operation test 230V Differential Earth Leakage 230V 0 1 500VA 3 5mA 5s 5s 5s PAT410 PAT450 E DRY 2 Hairdryers Double Insulated Visual Inspection Insulation test at 500V Ope...

Page 86: ...on Polarity Earth Continuity x4 Insulation test at 500V 0 1 1M 5s 5s PAT410 PAT450 E RCD 1 Portable RCD 30mA Visual Inspection RCD 30mA test PAT410 PAT450 E RCD FULL 1 Portable RCD 5 tests Visual Insp...

Page 87: ...m 0 to 1 99 Y Y Display range 0 to 1 99 Y Y Current Output 25A rms 4 20 0 5A into 0 1 230V 50Hz 10A rms 25 into 0 1 230V 50Hz 10A rms 25 0 5A into 0 1 120V 60Hz Y Y Y Y Y Bond lead null range 0 00 to...

Page 88: ...Resolution 1 VA 0 to 3700 VA n n n Display range 0 00 to 3 99 KVA n n n Reading corrected to nominal supply voltage n n n Extension lead test n n n Tests performed Bond Insulation Polarity n n n Pola...

Page 89: ...nstrument 120 H int x 145 H UK x 255 W x 320 L n Dimensions mm Instrument 155 H int x 180 H UK x 255 W x 320 L n n Dimensions mm Packaging 210 H x 280 W x 390 L n n n Operating temperature 10 C to 50...

Page 90: ...ories PowerSuite software 1000 810 Extension lead adaptor ELA 110 V BS4343 6220 639 110 V mains lead adaptor BS1363 BS4343 1000 766 415 V adaptor lead 4 pin to AU AS NZ253112 16 A 1000 769 415 V adapt...

Page 91: ...rning your product to Megger UK and USA service centres 1 When an instrument requires recalibration or in the event of a repair being necessary a Returns Authorisation RA number must first be obtained...

Page 92: ...PA 19403 USA TEL 1 610 676 8500 FAX 1 610 676 8610 MEGGER SARL Z A DU BUISSON DE LA COULDRE 23 RUE EUG NE HENAFF 78190 TRAPPES FRANCE TEL 33 1 30 16 08 90 FAX 33 1 34 61 23 77 MEGGER PTY LIMITED UNIT...

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