SmartPAT 5500
Re-enter new access code, then press GO, the following is displayed:
Code accepted
Press STOP to return to main menu
IEC Lead Test
Plug the lead to be tested between the IEC LEAD TEST socket and the 230V APPLIANCE socket on the
SmartPAT 5500.
Press the LEADS key, the following screen will be displayed:
Lead test: Bond 5A
Press GO to start
The current may be set to the required level by using the CURRENT key. The range allowed is:
5A
8A
26A
When ready to test lead press GO, the SmartPAT 5500 will then cycle through an Earth Bond test, an
Insulation Resistance test and a Polarity/Fuse test, the results are displayed sequentially until the STOP
control is pressed. If the results are required to be stored then the STORE key must be pressed before
the STOP. When the STORE key is pressed the results can be stored in accordance with the procedure
detailed in this manual under the heading ‘Storing’.
Manual Testing
Individual Manual tests may be carried out at any time on an appliance by pressing the appropriate key
and following the on screen instructions. The tests are as follows:
Earth Bond
BOND
Insulation
INSU
Load/Leakage
LOAD
Flash
FLASH
Visual Inspection
VISUAL
The results can be stored, reviewed, printed or downloaded as required. To stop any manual test the only
action required is to press STOP.
When performing a manual Earth Bond test, the test current can be selected as 100mA, 5A, 8A or 26A
using the CURRENT key.
When performing a manual Insulation Resistance test, the Class of the equipment under test can be
selected for Class I or Class II using the CLASS key.
When performing a manual Flash test, a flash voltage of 1500 V for Class I appliances or a flash voltage of
3000 V for Class II appliances can be selected using the CLASS key
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