PrimeTest 300
Operating
Instructions
part. Press the green
START
key to begin the test. The
test will run for the duration set. To end the test sooner
press the red
STOP
key.
11.2 Insulation
Resistance
Refer to Fig. 4
This test is applicable to Class I and Class II
equipment.
This test is used to verify that the mains supply pins are
adequately insulated from earth.
During this test, 500V D.C. is applied between the
earth pin and both the live and neutral pins of the
appliance mains supply plug.
Press
Setup
(F3) to set the Test Duration and Pass/Fail
limit. Use the arrow keys to highlight and set. Press
OK
(F1) when complete.
Esc
(F2) will exit setup mode
without saving changes.
Press
Class
(F2) to set the class of the appliance under
test. For a class II appliance the probe symbol will be
displayed at the top of the LCD display.
For both Class 1and Class II appliances fit the
Appliance mains plug into the EUT outlet. For Class 2
appliances only connect the Earth Bond lead to the
appliance. Press the green
START
key to begin the test.
The test will run for the duration set or until the red
STOP
key is pressed.
11.3 IEC
Lead
Refer to Fig. 5
IEC leads are tested in 3 stages, continuity, insulation
and polarity.
The test durations for the each of the 3 stages are fixed.
Press
Setup
(F3) to set the Pass/Fail limits for
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