
GOSSEN-METRAWATT
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Testing Data Processing Systems and Office Machines per DIN VDE 0701, Part 240
7.1
General
The following safety relevant tests are required for data processing systems by this regulation:
•
Visual inspection
•
Protective conductor test
•
Testing for the absence of voltage at user accessible, exposed conductive parts
7.2
Visual Inspection
Visual inspection is performed as described in chapter 5.2, page 15.
7.3
Protective Conductor Test
Resistance is measured between the earthing contact at the mains plug and all exposed
conductive parts which might become charged with voltage in the event of an error for
individual devices with a mains plug.
➭
Connect the device under test (individual device) to the mains outlet.
➭
Set the measuring range selector switch to the “20
W
” position.
➭
Read the measured value in “
W
” from the LCD.
Protective conductor resistance may not exceed 0.3
W
. Protective conductor resistance
may not exceed 1
W
for permanently installed data processing systems.
➭
Move the cable at the DUT during the measurement, section by section over its entire
length, in order to locate interruptions. If the resistance value fluctuates during this man-
ual test, it must be assumed that the protective conductor is damaged, or that one of its
connection points is defective.
To test socket
To housing for measurement of protective conductor resistance