GT-600/GT-800 Instruction Manual
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8 ...... Selected mode of start of the measurement (MAN, AUT).
MAN (Manual) ... Use START key to start the measurement.
AUT (Automatic) ... The test is started automatically after connecting
the cord to be tested to schuko and IEC test sockets. START key is not
active in this mode.
9 ...... Function selected by the rotary switch and the “SEL” menu key.
10 .... Test parameters, set limit values, test results and units.
Procedure to test a mains cable extension leads or cable reels:
1)
Use a standard IEC cable as a test adapter to connect tested mains
extension coupling to IEC connector (14) of the GT-600/GT-800 Tester.
2)
Compensate the test adapter:
Connect the test adapter according to the figure 27 first and press the
“COMP” menu key and then START key. Compensation will be done then
another measurement will follow to show the efficiency of the
compensation.
3)
Connect the mains extension or cable reel to be tested via the
compensated test adapter to GT-600/GT-800 according to the figure
below. Carry out the measurement by pressing the START key.
Figure 29: Cable reel or extension cable test connection
How to cancel actual test lead compensation:
Remove any cable from IEC connector (14) and carry out the compensation.
Result >11.00
will be displayed and “C” mark will disappear from the top
display line.
Specific information that can be shown on the display
Information displayed
Description
EXTERNAL VOLTAGE
External voltage is applied to one or more
test terminals, see the explanation in section
“Pre-Tests and Protection”.
In order to save displayed measurement results see the “Memorizing
example” section.