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Note:

 This test is only performed after the instrument has first 

proved that the wiring is connected correctly (i.e. All 

correct wiring indicators are continuously green. 

 

While the voltage is being checked, the two outer red LED’s of 

the voltage indicator will be briefly illuminated. On completion of 

the check, the actual voltage range will be indicated by the 

appropriate LED as shown in Figure 4 below. The supply 

voltage can be considered correct if the centre green LED is lit, 

indicating a voltage between 207 & 253 V AC. Other voltage 

range indications should be investigated accordingly. 

 

 

 

Figure 4. 

 

4.3 Earth - Loop Test. 

 

After confirming correct voltage, press and release the Earth 

Loop Test Switch Button. The outer two (<1 

W

 & >200 

W

) LED’s 

of the Earth Loop Indicator (See Figure 5) will illuminate briefly 

while the test is being undertaken. On completion of the test, the 

LED indicating the measured Earth-Loop Impedance will remain 

illuminated. 

 

 

Figure 5. 

 

3.2 Top View 

Figure 2. 

 

The top of the instrument (see Figure 2) incorporates an IEC 

type connector that is used to connect the test leads (supplied) 

to the unit. 

 

3.3 Test Leads. 

 

Figure 3a Test Lead with 13 Amp Plug 

 

 

 

Figure 3b Test Lead with 3 separate probes 

 

Two test leads are supplied with the instrument (see Figure 

3a & 3b). Both incorporate an IEC connector at one end, 

which connects to the socket on the top of the instrument. 

One test lead has a UK style 3 pin plug at the other end, 

which can be

Summary of Contents for TPI 85

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Page 2: ...Conformity In accordance with BS EN ISO IEC 17050 1 We Test Products International Europe Ltd Of Longley House International drive Crawley West Sussex RH10 6AQ declare that Equipment Multi Functional...

Page 3: ...2 Why Measure Earth Loop Impedance 3 Instrument Overview 3 1 Front View 3 2 Top View 3 3 Test Lead 4 Using the Multi Function Earth Loop Tester 4 1 Correct Wiring Indicator 4 2 Voltage Indicator 4 3...

Page 4: ...the resistance and reactance to the flow of an alternating current in an electrical circuit Whereas measuring Resistance to Earth using a digital multi meter will show that there is a good connection...

Page 5: ...ould be investigated This will normally be the responsibility of the electricity supply company who should be advised accordingly Checking the Earth Loop Impedance will measure the resistance of the e...

Page 6: ...dual Current Device RCD employed to protect the circuit under fault condition Recommended Earth Loop Impedance results are detailed in British Standard 7671 IEE Regulations however for guidance the in...

Page 7: ...After confirming correct voltage press and release the Earth Loop Test Switch Button The outer two 1 W 200 W LED s of the Earth Loop Indicator See Figure 5 will illuminate briefly while the test is b...

Page 8: ...sts as soon as it is connected to a live power supply The tests are conducted in the following order 4 1 Correct Wiring Test Connect the instrument to the circuit to be tested and energise the circuit...

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