BENNING IT 115
Device description
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Testing the protective conductor connection (PE)
Select the
Z
I
(L-N/L)
[English: Z
LINE
],
Z
S
(L-PE)
[English: Z
LOOP
] or
FI/RCD
function by
means of the function selector switch.
Connect the test cables to the test object (see figure 5.36 and 5.37).
Touch the silver contact electrode of the "
TEST
" key for at least two seconds.
If phase voltage is connected to the PE connection, the
warning is shown on the
LC display of the installation tester and the buzzer sounds. Further measurements in
the
Zloop (L-PE))
and
RCD
functions are blocked.
Warning:
If the phase voltage is detected at the protective conductor connection (PE), immediately
stop all measurements and make sure that the fault will be eliminated.
Notes:
The protective conductor connection can only be tested in the
Z
I
(L-N/L)
[English: Z
LINE
],
Z
S
(L-PE)
[English Z
LOOP
] or
FI/RCD
positions of the function selector switch.
A phase voltage at the protective conductor will not be detected, if the operator's body is
completely insulated from the floor or the walls!
See Appendix C "Commander".
