Seaward 403A910 Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 1

 

Operating Instructions 

 

Summary of Contents for 403A910

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions...

Page 2: ...1 Operating Instructions Bracken Hill South West Industrial Estate Peterlee Co Durham SR8 2SW ENGLAND Tel 44 0 191 586 3511 www seaward com sales seaward com service seaward com Part Number 403A556 Re...

Page 3: ...ithin 13 months of purchase For full terms and conditions or to register your product please visit our website www seaward com warranty24 c Copyright 2020 All rights reserved Nothing from this edition...

Page 4: ...ns the product is covered by the European Directive 2012 19 EU Please familiarise yourself with the appropriate local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products Please dispose o...

Page 5: ...ge 29 3 7 Performing an RCD test on an installation RCD 30 3 8 Performing an RCD test on a Plug top RCD 31 3 9 Performing a 3 Phase Sequence 32 4 Memory Print Functions 34 4 1 Saving Test Results 34 4...

Page 6: ...fore use ensure unit is clean and dry visually inspect all leads connectors and case Any damage or wear must be rectified prior to use If the PrimeTest 250 is used in a manner not specified by these o...

Page 7: ...oltage source or proving unit Do not operate the PrimeTest 250 in an explosive gas or dust environment The PrimeTest 250 has been designed to make measurements in a dry environment Do not open the Pri...

Page 8: ...roll 400 labels 339A947 Pass Labels 1000 labels 91B038 Fail Labels 1000 labels 91B311 PAT Log Book 998A223 PATGuard 3 400A910 230 110V adapter 270A076 3 Phase Adaptor 5 16 209A911 3 Phase Adaptor 5 32...

Page 9: ...PrimeTest 250 Operating Instructions 8 Figure 1 PrimeTest 250 Front View...

Page 10: ...PrimeTest 250 Operating Instructions 9 Figure 2 PrimeTest 250 End View Figure 3 Testing CLI appliances no mains leakage...

Page 11: ...PrimeTest 250 Operating Instructions 10 Figure 4 Testing CLII appliances no mains leakage...

Page 12: ...PrimeTest 250 Operating Instructions 11 Figure 5 Testing CLI appliances mains leakage...

Page 13: ...PrimeTest 250 Operating Instructions 12 Figure 6 Testing CLII appliances mains leakage...

Page 14: ...PrimeTest 250 Operating Instructions 13 Figure 7 Testing IEC Leads...

Page 15: ...PrimeTest 250 Operating Instructions 14 Figure 8 Testing Installation RCD...

Page 16: ...PrimeTest 250 Operating Instructions 15 Figure 9 Testing Plug Top RCD...

Page 17: ...eaward TPA range of 3 phase adaptors Overview With reference to Figures 1 and 2 1 Save Key 2 Recall Key 3 Print Key 4 CLI Cord Sequence Key 5 CLII Test Sequence Key 6 Leakage Test Start Key 7 Setup Bu...

Page 18: ...test press the 30mA RCD key 3 phase appliance test press the 3 phase key Note The PrimeTest 250 will automatically switch OFF after approximately 1 minute if no keys are pressed Note When a key is pre...

Page 19: ...1 Checking a mains power outlet Connect PrimeTest 250 mains lead to the mains inlet socket and to the power outlet to be tested Each time mains voltage is detected the line neutral line earth and neu...

Page 20: ...exposed metal part on the appliance If the appliance under test has an ON OFF switch make sure it is in the ON position Press the CLI test key The PrimeTest 250 will now perform a measurement of the p...

Page 21: ...measurement max 3 minutes Press and hold the CLI key for approximately 5s until the unit emits a beep and the symbol appears on the display The PrimeTest 250 continuously displays the current measured...

Page 22: ...ed in the ON position If the LO LOAd enunciator remains on the display the load presented by the appliance may be too small for the PrimeTest 250 to detect In this case press the CLI test key to conti...

Page 23: ...ak icon If no key is pressed the PrimeTest 250 will timeout and return to the start screen Note If the LKGE key is pressed momentarily the differential test duration is 5s If the LKGE key is pressed a...

Page 24: ...e and Neutral reverse If the mains voltage is correct the PrimeTest 250 will proceed with the differential leakage test If the Differential Leakage is less than the factory set limit a tick is placed...

Page 25: ...e ON position Press the CLII test key Should an earth path be picked up at the start of the test a message will appear asking to confirm that the EUT is Class II FE if it is and you wish to continue t...

Page 26: ...han the factory set limit a tick is placed next to the Riso enunciator If the Insulation Resistance is less than the set limit a cross is placed next to the Riso enunciator the FAIL enunciator is disp...

Page 27: ...the touch leakage test duration is 2 minutes When the duration is set to 2 minutes the test can be terminated at any time by pressing the LKGE key When the LKGE key is pressed to start the touch leak...

Page 28: ...set limit a cross is placed next to the RPE enunciator a FAIL is indicated and the test sequence will be halted If the continuity measurement is greater than the set limit but 0 5ohms then the Primete...

Page 29: ...of GOOd OPEn indicates that either the line or neutral conductor is broken open circuit Shor indicates that the line and neutral conductors are shorted together CrOS indicates that the line and neutr...

Page 30: ...t as a pass or the key to record a fail 3 6 Changing the Insulation Test Voltage The Insulation test performed in the CLI and CLII test sequences can be changed to 250V for appliances with MOVs which...

Page 31: ...ts in the circuit may influence measurements Potential fields of other earthing installations may influence the measurement The PrimeTest 250 can be used to measure the operating time of an installati...

Page 32: ...g time of a plug top RCD When plugging the mains lead into the PrimeTest 250 plus ensure that the polarity orientation of the connector is correct DO NOT FORCE THE PLUG INTO THE CONNECTOR Doing so may...

Page 33: ...current on 3 phase equipment when used with the optional 3 phase adaptor accessory Visually inspect the appliance and mains cord for signs of damage If the appliance passes a visual inspection procee...

Page 34: ...is no factory programmed test limit for the 3 phase Rpe measurement and so no tick or cross is displayed The PrimeTest 250 will then display the current flowing in the protective conductor of the 3 p...

Page 35: ...ntil another test sequence has been performed 4 2 Viewing Test Results When the PrimeTest 250 is waiting to start a new test sequence press the recall Key this will display the last recorded results O...

Page 36: ...port Click on Download A progress bar will appear On the PrimeTest 250 in order to transfer the entire test storage area to PC press and hold the recall key for 5 seconds The data will be transmitted...

Page 37: ...ys to power on the tester The date format and time format is shown as follows MM DD month 1 12 Day 1 31 YYYY year HH mm hours 0 23 minutes 0 59 SS seconds 0 59 Press the class I key to select a date f...

Page 38: ...o 2k Substitute Leakage Current Display Range 0 10mA to 19 99mA Measuring Range 0 25mA to 19mA Accuracy 5 2 digits Test voltage 40V rms 50Hz AC Test current 10mA into 2k Differential Leakage Current D...

Page 39: ...Current Accuracy 0 10 Pass Fail Settings Class I Class II Class II FE Cord Lead Earth Continuity 0 1 0 2 0 3 ohms N A N A 0 1 0 2 0 3 ohms Insulation Resistance 1 0Mohm 2 0Mohm 2 0Mohm 2 0Mohm Leakag...

Page 40: ...Test 250 contains no user serviceable parts If an Error warning should appear on the display please contact the manufacturer or an authorised Seaward Service Agent for advise 7 Battery Check The Prime...

Page 41: ...250 Place the PrimeTest 250 face down and release the captive screw in the battery compartment cover Remove the battery compartment cover and remove the discharged batteries Insert the replacement bat...

Page 42: ...eTest 250 Place the PrimeTest 250 face down and release the captive screw in the battery compartment cover Remove the battery compartment cover and remove the discharged batteries Insert the replaceme...

Page 43: ...ed at regular intervals by either the manufacturer or an authorised service agent We recommend a recalibration period of one year For help or advice on Service and Calibration contact Service Departme...

Reviews: