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Operating Instructions

Bracken Hill
South West Industrial Estate
Peterlee
Co Durham
SR8 2SW
ENGLAND
Tel: +44(0)191 5863511

www.seaward.co.uk

Part Number 305A550 Revision 3
January 2008
© 2008 Seaward Electronic Ltd

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Page 1: ...cken 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 305A550 Revision 3 January 2008 2...

Page 2: ...PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions 2...

Page 3: ...PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions 3 Figure 1 PrimeTest 300 Front View Figure 2 PrimeTest 300 End View...

Page 4: ...PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions 4 Figure 3 Earth Continuity Measurement Figure 4 Insulation Measurement Class II...

Page 5: ...PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions 5 Figure 5 Protective Earth PE Conductor Current Measurement Figure 6 Touch Leakage Measurement...

Page 6: ...PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions 6 Figure 7 RCD and Earth Loop Test Figure 8 IEC Lead Test...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...ns the product is covered by the European Directive 2002 96 EC Please familiarise yourself with the appropriate local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products Please dispose o...

Page 9: ...g Data 23 6 3 2 Receive Config Data 25 6 4 Load Test n Tag Logo 26 7 View Saved Data 27 7 1 Search 27 7 2 Options 28 7 3 Viewing Test Details 28 8 Memory Options 29 9 Configuration 30 9 1 Edit Test Se...

Page 10: ...1 Bluetooth USB Adapter 57 12 2 Bluetooth Favourites 58 12 3 Bluetooth Connection to a Printer 63 12 4 Bluetooth Connection to a PC 65 13 Automatic Test Mode 66 13 1 Entering an Asset ID 66 13 2 Ente...

Page 11: ...rent 95 15 5 Voltage Frequency Measurement 95 15 6 Earth Loop Resistance 95 15 7 RCD Trip Time 95 15 8 IEC Lead Test 96 16 Environmental Conditions 97 17 Maintenance 98 17 1 Preparing to work on the P...

Page 12: ...s 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 Per...

Page 13: ...ility in the PrimeTest 300 allows tests to be carried out on any electrical or non electrical appliance In addition to the standard electrical safety tests test records for items such as Fire Extingui...

Page 14: ...ions must be adhered to in order to avoid danger Note The PrimeTest 300 is equipped with context sensitive help providing useful advice and guidance on the safe use of this product When help is availa...

Page 15: ...ecked for signs of damage before equipment is operated Where safe operation of the tester is no longer possible it should be immediately shut down and secured to prevent accidental operation It must b...

Page 16: ...3 1 8 1 off USB Bluetooth Adapter with CD ROM and manual 3 1 9 1 off IEC Test Lead 3 1 10 1 off 110V 230V Adaptor 3 1 11 1 off Operating Instruction Manual 3 1 12 1 off Utilities CD ROM 3 2 Optional A...

Page 17: ...sed to switch the PrimeTest 300 off or to stop manual and automatic tests 4 F1 F4 Function keys The purpose of these keys changes depending upon the mode of the instrument The lower part of the LCD di...

Page 18: ...d functionality of the unit For further information about changing User and Password see section 10 3 Change User section 10 4 Change Password The PrimeTest 300 will now be ready to use in Manual mode...

Page 19: ...eries still good This symbol will flash indicating the batteries are ready for re charge Note Tests performed with the batteries in this state are still valid This symbol will flash for 2 4 seconds ac...

Page 20: ...ogo in bitmap format for use with the Seaward Test n Tag print system The Data Transfer functions are accessed by pressing Menu F4 selecting Data Transfer using the arrow keys and pressing OK F4 6 1 D...

Page 21: ...option will be available as shown below The PrimeTest 300 will attempt to make a Bluetooth connection with the Computer that has been configured as Bluetooth Favourite Initially the Bluetooth status...

Page 22: ...f records that will be downloaded Format shows the data format that will be used Use the arrow keys to change to the correct format for your application Ensure that the PC application is ready to rece...

Page 23: ...ite Location User and Comments lists to from a PC It can be used to configure individual PrimeTest 300 units with identical Site Location User and Comments lists 6 3 1 Send Config Data To Send configu...

Page 24: ...any suitable PC application such as Seaward DataTransfer or Hyperterminal capable of sending and receiving a text file Data is transferred to the PrimeTest 300 using the format shown below SiteName L...

Page 25: ...imeTest 300 6 3 2 Receive Config Data Follow the steps above in Send Config Data to run DataTransfer exe and connect the PrimeTest 300 to your PC Click on File on the DataTransfer exe menu and select...

Page 26: ...xels Press Menu F4 select Data Transfer using the arrow keys select load T n T logo and press OK F4 The PrimeTest 300 will now attempt to connect to the Bluetooth Favourite PC When a connection has be...

Page 27: ...accept The display will now show a list of previously saved results as shown below 7 1 Search The Search F1 function is used to search through saved data The search filter is shown below Saved data ca...

Page 28: ...transferred label downloaded to PC or deleted from memory Individual assets can also be deleted by selecting Delete Single Asset Example The following steps would delete all records for Site My town M...

Page 29: ...ce number of assets deleted and number of assets in upload memory The nature of Flash memory is such that when records are deleted only the reference to the data is removed The data still remains and...

Page 30: ...ssible to restore factory settings using this function The configuration menu is located in the main menu list and presents the options shown below 9 1 Edit Test Sequences The PrimeTest 300 is supplie...

Page 31: ...e or Print an existing sequence or create a New sequence 9 1 1 Edit Sequence To modify an existing test sequence select Edit Sequence from the menu shown above to open the sequence editor Details on h...

Page 32: ...insert a blank test sequence at the currently highlighted position in the list Add will add a blank test sequence onto the end of the lists The default name for a new sequence is Test Sequence n wher...

Page 33: ...0 is the ability to create User defined tests For full details of this feature refer to section 9 1 5 If the selected test has user definable parameters the Edit New Test window will open e g if an In...

Page 34: ...ence and press Insert F4 Note Tests are inserted into the sequence in the position above the highlight bar 9 1 5 User Tests The PrimeTest 300 has the unique ability to create user defined tests When u...

Page 35: ...For convenience a selection of commonly used names have been entered Use the left right arrows to scroll through the factory programmed names or enter a new name using the keypad and edit function key...

Page 36: ...uctions 36 An example test sequence created to measure microwave leakage is shown below When this test sequence is run using the Automatic Test Mode described in section 13 the User Test will prompt f...

Page 37: ...and select a Pass or Fail for this measurement The measurement and Pass or Fail information is now stored as part of the test record 9 1 6 Print Sequence This feature allows test sequences to be sent...

Page 38: ...restored at any time using this function The Site Location and User list will be restored to the factory settings Note User defined Site Location and Users lists will be removed 9 5 Restore Factory Se...

Page 39: ...of the active User To access the User Options press Menu F4 Use the arrow keys to highlight and select User Options This will display the menu shown below 10 1 Test Options Test Options is used to con...

Page 40: ...Test 300 can be configured to either End Test which will terminate the test sequence or Fail Menu which will present a list options Fail menu gives the option to restart the test restart the appliance...

Page 41: ...nt Label window When printing is complete the tester will proceed to the next test and open the Asset Details window Options Menu will auto save at the end of a test sequence and then open the Test De...

Page 42: ...en can be set to open the comment window always if the result is a pass if the result is a fail or never 10 1 7 Comments Line allows the field descriptor for each of the four comment lines to be chang...

Page 43: ...screen without saving the changes 10 2 1 Display Time This feature allows the time to be displayed on the LCD Use the left right arrow keys to adjust 10 2 2 Set Contrast This feature allows the contr...

Page 44: ...a key is pressed and stays on for several seconds before switching itself off again Use the left right arrow keys to set 10 2 6 Type of User The user type can be set to Novice or Expert For Novice us...

Page 45: ...tion is used to change the active User From the User Options menu select Change User and press OK F4 The screen will now be as shown below Use the left right arrow keys to change to an existing User N...

Page 46: ...is User to be selected if the password is incorrect As the active User has been change from Admin access to the configuration menus has been removed When logged in as any other User access is restrict...

Page 47: ...e required active User name has been selected as described in section 6 3 Press Menu F4 Use the arrow keys to highlight and select User Options followed by Change Password Press OK F4 The screen now s...

Page 48: ...e new password Use the arrow keys to move to the Confirm New Password field Enter the new password again Press Enter F4 followed by OK F4 to finish Note If there are any mistakes in this screen the un...

Page 49: ...ply plug and the earth bond test lead clip probe The worst case result is shown on the display Press Setup F3 to set the Test Duration and Pass Fail limit Use the arrow keys to highlight and set The p...

Page 50: ...an be used to detect momentary break in the earth path e g damaged power cords or loose mains plug connections If set for Last then it is the last value measured This can be useful JW A Pass or Fail i...

Page 51: ...e Earth PE Conductor Current Refer to Fig 5 This test is applicable on Class I Equipment The Protective Earth PE Conductor Current Test displays the current flowing in the earth conductor of the EUT T...

Page 52: ...arning message appears preventing the user from continuing This message will be displayed if a Live to Neutral short exists or the EUT mains current consumption is too high Internal Relay checks Befor...

Page 53: ...light and set Press OK F2 when complete Esc F2 will exit setup mode without saving changes Fit the power lead supplied to the PrimeTest 300 and plug the other end into a suitable mains outlet Fit the...

Page 54: ...s Fit the power lead supplied to the PrimeTest 300 and plug the other end into the mains outlet under test To start the test press the green START button While the PrimeTest 300 performs the test the...

Page 55: ...test will commence at the start of a negative half cycle The RCD will trip The time taken to trip will be displayed 11 7 IEC Lead Refer to Fig 8 IEC leads are tested in 3 stages continuity insulation...

Page 56: ...ed During an insulation resistance measurement a high voltage is applied between Live Neutral and the common of the IEC lead The insulation resistance of the lead is measured over a period of 2 second...

Page 57: ...300 will automatically search for the appropriate accessory or device when function requiring a connection is performed Note When attempting to print a pass fail label the PrimeTest 300 will automatic...

Page 58: ...ust be entered into the Bluetooth Favourites list The Bluetooth Favourites list comprises of four sub lists device types each of which can store up to 3 accessories of the same type The four sub lists...

Page 59: ...arch for all discoverable Bluetooth devices within a 10m range The time taken to perform the search will vary depending on the number of Bluetooth devices in range Wait for the progress bar to complet...

Page 60: ...tive then repeat the search Note Some Bluetooth devices do not report a recognisable name and may cause confusion when setting up Favourites Turn off or disable unused Bluetooth devices when configuri...

Page 61: ...he left of right arrow key to open the list highlighting a device and pressing Del F3 A PIN number can be entered if required by the device to be added to the Favourites list Note Seaward accessories...

Page 62: ...ly establish a connection with My Laptop when using functions that communicate with a computer e g downloading records to PATGuard Note Press Esc F2 to exit without saving changes If necessary you can...

Page 63: ...ing Instructions 63 12 3 Bluetooth Connection to a Printer The following shows how to add a Printer to Bluetooth Favourites Use the up down arrow keys to highlight the device type in this case Printer...

Page 64: ...ield Now you need to specify what type of printer this device is Use the up down arrow keys to highlight the Printer Type then press the Right arrow key to bring up the list of available printers Note...

Page 65: ...ould only happen the first time Note Most Bluetooth devices use the default PIN 0000 Each time a connection is attempted after the first time a message box should appear stating Bluetooth Authorisatio...

Page 66: ...details about the equipment under test To perform an Auto Test press the Menu F4 key to open the menu The Auto Mode is highlighted Press OK F4 or right arrow to open the Asset Details screen 13 1 Ent...

Page 67: ...at the PrimeTest 300 has been configured to accept data entry from a barcode scanner Menu F4 User Options Preferences Data Entry should be set to Barcode When a connection to the barcode scanner is es...

Page 68: ...the required ID is shown in the Asset ID field press the Enter F4 key to accept The Asset ID will now be highlighted as shown below 13 2 Entering Site Information Using the arrows move the cursor to h...

Page 69: ...in the PrimeTest 300 or a New Site can be entered using the keyboard Note Section 6 2 1 gives details on how to transfer Site lists from a PC 13 2 2 Selecting a Site using Quick Text Simply enter the...

Page 70: ...PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions 70 The UP DOWN can now be used to scroll through the Site list until the required Site is highlighted Press Select F4 to confirm selection...

Page 71: ...l Sites currently stored in the PrimeTest 300 memory simply press the left of right arrow key when the Site field is highlighted Quick Text can then be used to find specific a specific Site or you can...

Page 72: ...is not already in memory simply use the keypad to enter the new Site name The Edit keys can be used to correct the entry When the required data has been entered press the Enter F4 key to accept Note...

Page 73: ...e keypad Note If the LEFT RIGHT arrows are pressed before entering a character from the keypad the full Location list will be opened 13 3 1 Selecting Location using Quick Text Enter the first letter o...

Page 74: ...the UP DOWN arrows and press Select F4 to confirm Note Section 6 2 1 gives details on how to transfer Location lists from a PC to the PrimeTest 300 memory 13 3 2 Adding a new Location If the required...

Page 75: ...been entered press the Enter F4 key to accept 13 4 Selecting a Test Sequence The test sequence is the set of tests that will be performed on the Asset The PrimeTest 300 contains a number of pre progra...

Page 76: ...s to navigate through the list When the required test sequence is highlighted pressing Select F4 or pressing the LEFT RIGHT arrows will select the highlighted sequence 13 5 Frequency of inspection The...

Page 77: ...ows Now enter the required number of months and press Enter F4 to accept The Asset Details are now complete and the PrimeTest 300 is ready to perform the test 13 6 Running the test sequence When the r...

Page 78: ...ill skip the test that was aborted and proceed to the next test in the sequence Abort Appliance will abort the test sequence The first test in this sequence is a visual inspection The default Visual T...

Page 79: ...The START key icon is flashing indicating that a key press is required to initiate the test The probe icon is illuminated to indicate that the test probe is required for this test Connect the test pr...

Page 80: ...arth conductor or a poor connection At the end of the test duration the PrimeTest 300 will compare the last reading with the Limit to determine the outcome of the test If the last reading is lower tha...

Page 81: ...User Options Test Options On Test Failure If the Earth Continuity test results in a Fail and the On Test Failure is set to Fail Menu the display is as shown below The earth continuity test can be res...

Page 82: ...witch is OFF only the insulation of the power cord will be tested as the test voltage cannot be applied beyond the mains switch When satisfied that the EUT mains switch is in the ON position press the...

Page 83: ...sequence is the Protective Conductor Current measurement This is now the preferred term for what used to be referred to as Earth Leakage Note Mains power is applied to the EUT for this test and hence...

Page 84: ...wn in real time on both the digital display and the analogue bargraph Note The vertical bar midway along the analogue bargraph indicates the Limit value in this case 0 75mA The test sequence is now co...

Page 85: ...uence Test sequences that do not involve the recording of measured values have the Test Type is set to Visual 13 7 Options Pressing Options F3 offers a list of post test options as shown below This al...

Page 86: ...and Down arrows can be used to scroll through the test results The scroll bar on the right hand side of the display shows the position of the results in the display window 13 7 2 Information This will...

Page 87: ...ycle through the available formats The number of formats will depend on the type of printer Notes on each printer type can be found in section 14 Printer Driver Specifications 13 7 4 Print Result This...

Page 88: ...ayed on the Test n Tag Elite barcode is 11 If this limit is exceeded the barcode will not appear on the display and will not be printed on the label A number of pre configured label formats are availa...

Page 89: ...avoid damage to the print head only genuine Seaward Test n Tag Elite labels should be used Use of incorrect labels will damage the print head and invalidate the printer warranty A different logo can b...

Page 90: ...imit is exceeded the barcode will not appear on the display and will not be printed on the label The default printer header Safety Tested can be modified if required To change the print header press S...

Page 91: ...label will be shown on the display Note The maximum number of characters that can be displayed in a Test n Tag barcode is 12 If this limit is exceeded the barcode will not appear on the display and wi...

Page 92: ...line can be edited to show up to 29 chosen characters The default Pre Feed and Post Feed values are 0 25 and 1 50 respectively You can change these values as necessary or simply use the Label Size fie...

Page 93: ...It can also be used to capture data to a PC in which case you should use Bluetooth Favourites to set up a Generic ASCII Printer which has the Bluetooth address of your PC Then when you print the Prim...

Page 94: ...hort Circuit 2 mA Test Duration 2 5 10 20 30 seconds Pass Fail Limit User Defined Display Ranges 0 00 1 99M 2 0 19 9M 20 199M Measuring Range 0 01 40M Resolution 0 01M 0 00 1 99M 0 1M 2 0 19 9M 1M 20...

Page 95: ...may reduce the life of the unit 15 5 Voltage Frequency Measurement Incoming mains voltage and frequency are displayed during the 2 powered tests only Voltage Display Range 0 300V Voltage Measuring Ra...

Page 96: ...Limit None Display Range 0 2000ms Measuring Range 20 2000ms Resolution 1ms Accuracy 10 15 8 IEC Lead Test This is a 3 part test is made up of Earth Continuity specification as 10 1 above Insulation R...

Page 97: ...00V Category II 16 4 Pollution degree 2 according to IEC 61010 1 16 5 Protective system IP40 according to IEC 60529 16 6 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Interference immunity and emitted interferenc...

Page 98: ...socket ref fig 2 7 Disconnect the IEC mains cable from the IEC socket ref fig 2 8 Disconnect the EUT mains cable from the EUT socket ref fig 1 6 17 2 Securing the PrimeTest 300 Under certain conditio...

Page 99: ...n rechargeable cells in the battery charger Although the PrimeTest 300 is supplied with re chargeable NiMH cells it will work with non re chargeable Alkaline cells Removal and replacement procedure fo...

Page 100: ...7 5 Replacing All Fuses If during one of the powered tests a message appears stating that incoming mains is missing it is possible that one of the fuses has blown All fuses should be checked and repla...

Page 101: ...ve screw in the battery compartment cover Remove the battery compartment cover Lift one end of the fuse out of the fuse holder with the help of a flat bladed screwdriver Lift the defective fuse comple...

Page 102: ...the manufacturer or an authorised Seaward Service Agent We recommend a recalibration period of one year If a period of greater than 1 year has elapsed since the last calibration validation a warning m...

Page 103: ...gle heavy duty 44B154 Carry Case 71G082 For Technical Support contact Tel 44 191 587 8718 For help or advice on Service and Calibration contact Service Department Seaward Electronic Bracken Hill South...

Page 104: ...uch Current P F limit 0 25 0 25 5 0 Touch Current Duration 5 2 30 PE Conductor Current P F limit 0 75 0 25 9 9 PE Conductor Current Duration 5 2 30 Number of tests in a test sequence 30 Characters in...

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