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PrimeTest 100 

 

Operating Instructions

 

 

13 

 
3.3 

Testing a Class II Appliance 

 

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Visually inspect the appliance and mains cord for 
signs of damage.

 

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If  the  appliance  passes  a  visual  inspection 
proceed with the electrical tests. 

 

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Plug  the  earth  test  lead  into  the  4mm  socket 

 

on the PrimeTest 100 end panel.

 

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Plug  the  appliance  into  the  PrimeTest  100  front 
panel mains socket   

 

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Connect  the  earth  test  probe  to  an  exposed 
metal part on the appliance.

 

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If  the  Appliance  under  test  has  an  ON/OFF 
switch, make sure it is in the ON position.

 

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Press the Class II test key 

 

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The  PrimeTest  100  will  now  test  Insulation 
Resistance and Leakage current. 

 

 

Note:  The  power  switch  on  the  appliance  under 

must  be  in  the  ON  position  to  perform  an 
insulation  test.  If  no  appliance  is  detected 
the  PrimeTest  100  will  display  the 
following. 

 

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Check  that  the  appliance  power  switch  is  in  the 
ON  position.  The  test  will  automatically  proceed 
if the appliance power switch is placed in the ON 
position.

 

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If  the 

LO  LOAd 

enunciator  remains  on  the 

display, the load presented by the appliance may 
be  too  small  for  the  PrimeTest  100  to  detect.  In 
this case, press the test key 

 

to continue.

 

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If  the  Insulation  Resistance  is  greater  than  the 
factory set  limit a tick is placed next to the 

Riso

 

enunciator.  Similarly, 

if 

the 

Leakage 

Summary of Contents for PrimeTest 100

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Bracken Hill South West Industrial Estate Peterlee Co Durham SR8 2SW ENGLAND Tel 44 0 191 5863511 www seaward co uk sales seaward co uk service seaward co uk Part Number 344A550...

Page 2: ...made public in any form or manner either electronically mechanically by photocopying recording or in any manner without prior written consent from SEAWARD Electronic Limited This also applies to accom...

Page 3: ...for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part 1 General requirements BS EN 61326 1998 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory user EMC Requirements Perf...

Page 4: ...rforming Tests 9 3 1 Checking a mains power outlet 9 3 2 Testing a Class I Appliance 10 3 3 Testing a Class II Appliance 13 3 4 Testing a mains cord 14 3 5 Testing an extension lead 15 4 Specification...

Page 5: ...ust be adhered to in order to avoid danger Before use ensure unit is clean and dry visually inspect all leads connectors and case Any damage or wear must be rectified prior to use Standard Accessories...

Page 6: ...PrimeTest 100 Operating Instructions 6 Figure 1 PrimeTest 100 Front View Figure 2 PrimeTest 100 End View...

Page 7: ...or connecting the appliance under test 4mm socket on end panel for earth test probe IEC socket on end panel for mains cord testing User Interface The LCD display shows test progress results for indivi...

Page 8: ...t has been selected and where possible will prompt the user if an inappropriate test has been selected For example if an IEC lead is connected between the front panel mains socket and the IEC socket o...

Page 9: ...ow 3 1 Checking a mains power outlet Connect the IEC power cord to the PrimeTest 100 socket and plug into the mains power outlet to be tested If the mains socket wiring is correct the display will sho...

Page 10: ...Testing a Class I Appliance Visually inspect the appliance and mains cord for signs of damage If the appliance passes a visual inspection proceed with the electrical tests Plug the earth test lead in...

Page 11: ...is less than 20 ohms but greater than the factory set pass fail threshold the measured value is displayed and the unit indicates a fail result as shown below If the measured value is less than the fa...

Page 12: ...ition The test will automatically proceed if the appliance power switch is placed in the ON position If the LO LOAd enunciator remains on the display the load presented by the appliance may be too sma...

Page 13: ...II test key The PrimeTest 100 will now test Insulation Resistance and Leakage current Note The power switch on the appliance under must be in the ON position to perform an insulation test If no applia...

Page 14: ...ntinuity of the protective earth If the measured value is greater than the factory set limit a cross is placed next to the RPE enunciator a FAIL is indicated Note The protective earth resistance will...

Page 15: ...d and a PASS is indicated for the sequence Note If the tested cord has a wiring fault one of the following enunciators will be illuminated in place of GOOd OPEn indicates that either the live or neutr...

Page 16: ...pon the length of the extension lead and the size cross sectional area of the cable The measured value maybe be acceptable even if a cross is shown next to the RPE enunciator Table 1 Approximate resis...

Page 17: ...A into 2k Leakage Current Accuracy 5 2 digits Test voltage 40V rms 50Hz AC Test current 5mA into 2k Cord Test Earth continuity insulation resistance as above Check for Live and Neutral open circuit sh...

Page 18: ...tion Any contamination of the battery contacts or compartment should be cleaned with a dry cloth Note The PrimeTest 100 contains no user serviceable parts If an Error warning should appear on the disp...

Page 19: ...Disconnect the EUT mains cable from the EUT socket Place the PrimeTest 100 face down and release the captive screw in the battery compartment cover Remove the battery compartment cover and remove the...

Page 20: ...intervals by either the manufacturer or an authorised Seaward Service Agent We recommend a recalibration period of one year For help or advise on Service and Calibration contact Service Department Se...

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