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Repair and Warranty

Summary of Contents for PAT4DV/3

Page 1: ...User Guide M PAT4DV 3 4DVF 3 Portable Appliance Testers...

Page 2: ...to the PAT4 for the duration of the test For safety tests are performed in the correct order If an asset appliance fails a test PAT4 will fail the asset and exit the test sequence The fault causing t...

Page 3: ...lient or Location 18 Asset Test Groups 19 Adding editing or erasing a Group 21 Assets 22 Adding an Asset 23 Editing or erasing an Asset 24 Locate an Asset 25 Testing an Asset 27 Auto Restart to Main s...

Page 4: ...ce of entering the wrong information Data entry via optional bar code scanners is also possible The lithium backed real time clock maintains the time and date accurately for over ten years and automat...

Page 5: ...l now indicate which fuse has failed unless of course it is main supply fuse in which case the screen will be blank Replacement of Fuses Always disconnect the PAT4 from the main supply before checking...

Page 6: ...tion Lead test Connection 13A protection fuses Mains power Connection 230V or 110V Flash test socket Class 2 equipment PAT4 DVF only Lead Accessory Storage Barcode scanner PC connection Parallel Print...

Page 7: ...Login screen 3 Use AVO and 1 2 3 4 as the User Pin to re start Shortcut to Comms Upload from PC If there is no useful data stored in PAT4 and it is required to upload new data from a PC this short cu...

Page 8: ...splayed client as the current client The Location screen is now displayed 6 Press the SELECT key in order to view and choose the site or building location 7 Press the NEXT key repeatedly Each time the...

Page 9: ...gainst the name To edit or erase a user scroll until the required user is displayed 6 Press the MORE key The softkey options are displayed From this screen you can ADD a new user EDIT or ERASE the cur...

Page 10: ...From the Main screen press the MENU key 2 From the Menu screen press the SETTINGS key 3 Press the MISC key 4 Press the TEST SETUP key The current Manual Autopass setting is shown 5 Using the lower le...

Page 11: ...the TEST SETUP key 5 Press the TEST TIMES key The first test is displayed with its current time setting 6 Operate the left hand keys to adjust the time for the selected test then press the OK key to s...

Page 12: ...iate and type in the required settings 6 On completion of the setting repeatedly press the OK key to move the cursor to the extreme right until it disappears 7 Press the OK key again to return to the...

Page 13: ...header on the reports available from PAT4 1 Press the MENU key 2 Press the SETTINGS key 3 Press the MISC key 4 Press the COMPANY key 5 Type in the title of the testing company 20 characters Use the D...

Page 14: ...p a few times when it powers up The PAT4 is set up to read barcodes when testing editing or adding assets for the following fields Asset ID Serial number Asset Description and Group ID When a barcode...

Page 15: ...CATION 2 LOCATION 3 Asset Records Asset Records Asset Records This structure enables PAT4 to separate the testing for each location but maintains the overall traceability to the correct Client It also...

Page 16: ...tion screen is displayed 6 Press the SELECT key If the ACCEPT key is pressed the current location is retained and the display changes back to the Main screen 7 Press the NEXT key to scroll through the...

Page 17: ...complete 7 Type in or edit the client address details press the OK key to step onto the next address line 8 When the final address line is complete press the OK key the display will briefly show the...

Page 18: ...e 5 Type in or edit the location address details press the OK key to step onto the next address line 6 When the final address line is complete press the OK key the display will briefly show the curren...

Page 19: ...tion follow the left hand column 6 After erasing a client a new current client must be selected After erasing a location a new current location must be selected Erasing a Client or Location NEXT Locat...

Page 20: ...associated pass fail limits that are suitable for a specified type of asset appliance Up to 50 Test Groups may be configured each of which is identified by a User designated 3 character code Every as...

Page 21: ...1 5mA 2mA 2 5mA 3mA Note 1 Once a Group is defined every appliance using that group will have the same tests and limits applied Note 2 For convenience all Groups test for 110V assets which do not inc...

Page 22: ...for the group The OK key toggles the test on and off a 3 indicating that the test is enabled Note Earth Bond Continuity tests are available for Class 1 items only When all required tests have been in...

Page 23: ...sset Once again this code may be scanned in if the tester has a prepared sheet with all the Group ID printed as barcodes Serial number to identify the asset precisely the serial number should be recor...

Page 24: ...nd or number and press the OK key 9 Accept the default re test frequency of 12 months or type in the specified number of months between tests and press the OK key 10 Type in the VA rating for the asse...

Page 25: ...D for the required asset and press the OK key Alternatively press the LIST key then step through the assets using the NEXT key 5 If the asset ID is recognised the Asset screen with options to ERASE ED...

Page 26: ...uired room Press the OK key 6 If LOCATION is selected toggle the NEXT key to step through the list of locations and display the required location Press the OK key 7 Toggle the NEXT key to step through...

Page 27: ...ch by test due date type in the date after which the test becomes due and press the OK key then type in the date before which the test is due and press the OK key 5 Toggle the NEXT key to step through...

Page 28: ...a possible short circuit In such cases the warning can be ignored When all required tests have been completed the results may be stored in PAT4 memory If a printer is attached to PAT4 s parallel outp...

Page 29: ...utomatically be used on job costing and invoicing A full list of repair codes currently included is shown opposite This list may be copied and fixed inside the lid of the test instrument for easy refe...

Page 30: ...l testing When historic test data is available the test result screen changes slightly See the insulation test example below From previous test 1 The Insulation resistance is displayed The asterisk sy...

Page 31: ...OK key 3 Toggle the left hand keys to display the required test from the list pre set for the group Operation and earth leakage tests will not be available unless the asset supply voltage agrees with...

Page 32: ...the data cannot be un erased 7 On completion press the ESCape key to return back to the Menu screen Note 2 Erasure of Clients or Locations will include all related assets and is pre empted by a check...

Page 33: ...this report selection will appear on the parallel output of the PAT4 The above software packages can only receive data via a PC serial port It will therefore be necessary to pass the data through a p...

Page 34: ...downloaded to the PC as convenient To download or upload data the PAT4 needs to be connected to a PC running suitable download software i e Download ManagerTM or XPressTM software for WindowsTM XPres...

Page 35: ...connection with the PC 4 If the PAT4 detects that the PC software is not set up to work with the latest IEE Code of Practice pass limits PAT4 will prompt whether you want to convert the downloaded gr...

Page 36: ...urther use 5 Press the YES key all the data in the PAT4 will be erased then it will start receiving data from the PC 6 The database is cleared prior to receiving the data from the PC The display shoul...

Page 37: ...noted 3 Press YES or NO to specify the Visual inspection failures 4 Check for any hazards in the vicinity e g asset is exposed to water 5 Check asset is suitable for the task it is being used for 6 A...

Page 38: ...ead you can compensate the Bond reading to allow for this by pressing the COMP key To fail the asset immediately press the LOG key 4 Enter the lead length in metres 5 Use the Up Down keys to select th...

Page 39: ...Insulation Test A 500 Volt D C source is used to provide the Insulation test function Class 1 appliances are tested by applying 500V between Earth and the two phase conductors joined together Class 2...

Page 40: ...ltage is also measured at the appliance socket In order to ensure that the equipment is safe even when the mains supply rises to its maximum permitted value 253V or 121V in the UK the PAT4 calculates...

Page 41: ...voltage will exist within the asset being tested For a Class 2 asset 3000 V a c is applied from the tip of the flash probe In the case of a faulty asset physical contact with any part of the asset ma...

Page 42: ...nts and Locations Client 1 AVO International Archcliffe Road Dover Kent CT17 9EN Locations Manufacturing Site Tech Services Site Archcliffe Road St Andrews Street Dover Mildenhall Kent CT17 9EN Suffol...

Page 43: ...ge 110V 0 5 mA or less EL1 230V Extension Leads Visual Inspection 3 Core Earth Bond at 25A 0 5 or less Insulation 7 M or more Polarity Correct polarity of conductors EL2 230V Extension Leads Visual In...

Page 44: ...PIRE Pentium 133 Support 24 Months 650 3A PC3 PC 13093029 DAN Pentium 200 Shop 24 Months 975 5A PC4 PC 0939287 DELL Notebook Sales 12 Months 300 3A PC5 PC 1237183 Network Server Design 24 Months 890 5...

Page 45: ...Voltage 10 V a c Typical Test Current 10A or 25A into 0 1 typical Pass Bands 50 m 100 m 200 m 300 m 400m 500m 600m 750m 800m 1 1 5 2 Earth Continuity Test Range 0 999 m Resolution 1 m 1 00 9 99 Resolu...

Page 46: ...est Voltage 5V d c typical Test current 1 mA short circuit typical Indication Lead short circuit Live to Neutral Lead open circuit Live or Neutral Live Neutral transposed Lead OK Bond and Insulation t...

Page 47: ...asset database On board storage for 1000 test results max Alphanumeric key pad Auto Manual modes Two line LCD text display Communication Connectors 9 way male D RS232 Interface to PC bar code scanner...

Page 48: ...e PAT Testing Labels 6121 483 PAT Testing Labels 6171 418 Earth Bond Probe Assembly 6320 225 Safe Block Adaptor Lead 6331 230 110V 16A Supply Lead 6220 631 Adaptor for 110V plug to 110V socket extensi...

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Page 51: ...M Part Number 6172 706 V13 Printed in England 1108 www megger com...

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