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Technical Specifications

The technical specifications of the SmartPAT 5500 are as follows:

Mains input supply
Voltage

100 V to 120 V rms at 50/60 Hz ±10%
207 V to 255 V rms at 50/60 Hz ±10%

Power consumption

30 W maximum (quiescent)

Earth leakage current

3 mA maximum

Display
Type

2 line, 20 characters per line Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Character Height

5.5 mm

Character width

3 mm

Viewing Angle

‘6 0’clock’

Contrast Adjustment

Fixed

Communications
Format

Serial

Data Rate

1200 to 9600 bps (user selectable)

Interface

RS232/V24, support for IRDA adapter,
IBM keyboard (through adapter), HP Smartwand
and a Panasonic scanner

Environmental
Storage Temperature

-10 to +50°C

Operating Temperature

0 to 40°C (results within calibrated limits)
-10 to 60°C (results may be outside calibrated limits)

Humidity

0 to 90% R-H non condensing

Pollution level

IP Rating

IP51 case closed, IP30 case open

SmartPAT 5500

Figure 1 SmartPAT 5500 tester

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Summary of Contents for SmartPAT 5500

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Page 2: ...PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTER SmartPAT 5500 User Manual 7681 5500 PAT Manual 2002 7 26 02 11 14 AM Page 3 ...

Page 3: ...S Although the equipment has been built to meet the requirements of the IEC publication 1010 Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus the following warnings and cautions must be adhered to WARNINGS LETHAL VOLTAGES THE SmartPAT 5500 CONTAINS HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES CORRECT HIGH VOLTAGE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS AS LAID DOWN IN THE ELECTRICITY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1989 MUST BE OBSERVED AT ALL TIM...

Page 4: ...ng Angle 6 0 clock Contrast Adjustment Fixed Communications Format Serial Data Rate 1200 to 9600 bps user selectable Interface RS232 V24 support for IRDA adapter IBM keyboard through adapter HP Smartwand and a Panasonic scanner Environmental Storage Temperature 10 to 50 C Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C results within calibrated limits 10 to 60 C results may be outside calibrated limits Humidity 0...

Page 5: ...ration 10s or 15s to 1 minute dependent on time test button held down Pass Threshold 0 1 ohm steps up to 5 ohm then 0 5 ohm steps to 19 99 ohm user selectable Insulation Test The earth bonding specifications are taken at a nominal mains input supply of 110 V or 235 V rms unless otherwise stated Open Circuit Voltage 560 V dc 16 0 Short Circuit Current 3 5 mA 10 Current into 500k 1 0 mA minimum Disp...

Page 6: ...the appliance Insulation Checks the resistance of the insulation between the Earth pin of the appliance under test cable plug or the earth bond crocodile clip to the Live and Neutral pins of the appliance pins are connected together within the SmartPAT 5500 for this test Fuse Load Leakage A low dc fuse test is performed first to check the continuity of the fuse in the appliance under test by check...

Page 7: ...for testing See Figure 2 7 IEC Lead Test Enables IEC leads to be tested used in conjunction with the 230 V Appliance Input socket See Figure 2 3 Serial Port Allows an external computer printer or any serial interface data collector device to be connected to the Portable Appliance Tester See Figure 2 1 Flash Probe Enables a probe to be inserted into the Portable Appliance Tester to allow high volta...

Page 8: ...controlled by each key is as follows AUTO Enables any autotest programmed in the SmartPAT 5500 to be selected and run SITE Allows a code for each site testing is carried out at to be entered into the PAT memory for storing on the records DATE Enables the date and time to be set in the PAT this is automatically updated by the PAT STORE Allows a test result to be stored in the PAT PROG Initiates the...

Page 9: ...double bleep Display Dot matrix Liquid Crystal Display displays up to 40 characters at a time in two lines to show the following Test type selected Test in progress messages Test results Warning messages Help messages Figure 2 Controls and Accessories 8 7681 5500 PAT Manual 2002 7 26 02 11 14 AM Page 10 ...

Page 10: ... INSTALLATION Power Requirements WARNING LETHAL VOLTAGES THE SmartPAT 5500 CONTAINS HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES CORRECT HIGH VOLTAGE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES The power requirements of the SmartPAT 5500 are detailed under the Technical Specifications The Appliance Tester is dispatched from the factory with a mains lead carrying a 230V plug To power the Test Set from 110V requires t...

Page 11: ...he equipment in the test position it is necessary to have a complete understanding of how to use the keypad The following example shows how to enter alpha or numeric characters KLM To enter the numeric 5 press key once character K press key twice for L press key three times and for M press key four times If the data to be entered is numeric ie Date and time then the 5 alpha function is inhibited D...

Page 12: ...corded for under the site A recognition code is entered so that the place of testing site is registered on all result records Failure to set the site recognition code will result in the code entered for the last site being recorded on all the result records Once a site as been allocated to a record it is not possible to amend the record only to delete it If no change is required remain with the ma...

Page 13: ...d Safety Executive It is important that the user fully understands the various tests required and how they should be performed The user should also make reference to the Code of Practice for In Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment which is available from the Institute of Electrical Engineers Robin Electronics also produce a useful video guide to PAT testing Robin model RV20 TESTI...

Page 14: ...1 0mA 201 Visual check Insulation Class II 10s 7 0Mohm Load load 10s 3kVA leakage 10s 1 0mA 202 Visual check Insulation Class II 10s 7 0Mohm Flash 10s 1 0mA Load load 10s 3kVA leakage 10s 1 0mA 301 Visual check 8A earth bond test 0 1ohm Insulation test 7 0Mohm Note The results shown in the following tests have typical values for example purposes To perform an auto test the procedure is as follows ...

Page 15: ... of 10 seconds duration this is counted down by the numeric counter in the right hand corner of display The result of the test is then displayed Earth bond 26A Resistance 0 08Ω If the resistance is too high then the screen will show FAIL indicated by a double bleep and after a few seconds the screen below is displayed Earth bond 26A Fig 1 Re test Yes No This allows you to perform a re test of the ...

Page 16: ...as been checked manually If the YES UP Key is pressed the unit will re test the fuse If the NO key is pressed the unit will record the Load Leakage Test as a fail result The above procedure allows you the option of checking or replacing the fuse if the tester identifies a problem with the fuse Any problem must be corrected prior to continuation of any testing if a fail result is to be avoided Whil...

Page 17: ...nce number for the appliance under test typically the serial number If you are using PowerPAT Plus this is where the optional dummy test code would be entered If available the code may be entered using the barcode wand see manual for instructions in the use of the barcode wand On completion press GO The following screen will be displayed Use Keypad then GO or just GO to skip The screen then change...

Page 18: ...been inserted it will display insert a disk and press GO the reading disk screen is redisplayed After a wait for the disk to be read the following screen is displayed Enter File name Go Robin rob The unit will download from memory all the test results to a file called Robin rob If you wish to use your own file name press NO key and use the alphanumeric keys to set up your own file name On completi...

Page 19: ...est 5000 screen the following is displayed Download to PC database YES NO SelectingYES displays the following Please wait Downloading After a short wait the following is displayed Downloading complete Press STOP and return to main menu If NO was selected at the download to PC database screen the following is displayed Downloading as industry standard YES NO Selecting YES displays the following Ple...

Page 20: ...s to the opening print results screen Clearing or Reviewing Stored Records The stored test records can be reviewed by pressing the review button the screen displays Use UP DOWN to select a record The UP DOWN key can be pressed to select a record which can then be reviewed by subsequent pressing of the review button Press STOP to return to the main menu Stored test records can be deleted individual...

Page 21: ...S NO Set up Diagnostic test lockout YES NO Change access code YES NO Selecting NO at the last choice reverts to programming mode opening screen Autotest Enter or change an autotest YES NO Press YES to perform this function Enter access code Enter access code then press GO the following is displayed Enter a new autotest number to edit or the message continues on the second screen An existing autote...

Page 22: ...d TIME keys On completion the screen displays Use Review Store to Review Save Autotest Pressing the REVIEW key will allow you to scroll through the test sequence you have selected If all the details are correct press STORE the screen will display Autotest Stored In Number 107 This new autotest can now be selected in future tests using autotest code 107 Communication Speed Set communications speed ...

Page 23: ...e In the Professional mode the messages displayed to the user during the test sessions are reduced along with the test duration times This allows a user who is familiar with the test sequences and the actions the test performs to reduce the testing time and increase the speed of work In the Normal mode all messages are displayed and the tester guides the user through each individual action It is r...

Page 24: ...ostic test lockout YES NO Press YES to perform this function Enter access code Enter access code then press GO the following is displayed Code accepted After a few seconds the following screen is displayed YES lock out NO to allow Diagnostics Press the required control to select the required mode The display will show the selected mode locked out or enabled Diagnostic tests are locked out Press ST...

Page 25: ...lts 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 re...

Page 26: ...he most common enquires received regarding portable appliance testing together with the answers are given below My PN fuse test fails The objective of this test is to check to see if the appliance fuse is fitted An appliance will fail the fuse test if the fuse is not fitted or has failed Some appliances are electronically controlled i e they may have semi conductor devices in the supply path This ...

Page 27: ...tion There is no provision for protective earthing or reliance upon installation earthing Class II equipment should be identified with the Class II construction mark which is essentially a square within a square Class III equipment relies for protection against electric shock from an SELV source separated extra low voltage The Class III construction mark should be found on such appliances and is R...

Page 28: ...Your PAT tester should be returned to ROBIN for all calibration requirements as ROBIN have purpose built facilities and the equipment necessary to undertake the correct calibration procedures What rules regulations does the law require Legislation that has specific relevance to electrical portable appliance testing and maintenance is the Health Safety at Work Act the Management of Health Safety at...

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