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Страница 1: ...HPAT500 2 HANDYPAT Instruction Manual ...
Страница 2: ...of interpreting the results under the conditions and for the purposes for which it has been constructed Particular attention should be paid to the Warnings Precautions and Technical Specifications Always check the unit is in good working order before use and that there are no signs of damage to it Do not use if damaged Where applicable other safety measures such as use of protective gloves goggles...
Страница 3: ...s 5 2 5 Press Button Description 6 2 6 Contrast Adjustment 7 2 7 Fixed Test Settings 7 2 8 Battery Low Message 8 2 9 Auto Power Down 8 2 10 Null of Test Probe Lead Resistance 8 2 12 Charging Batteries 9 2 13 Inadvertent Connection of Mains 9 Supply Voltage 3 PERFORMING APPLIANCE LEAD TESTS 3 1 Preliminary Checks and Set Up 10 3 2 IEC Lead Test 11 3 3 Class I Test 12 3 4 Class II Test 14 3 5 Extens...
Страница 4: ...4 MAINTENANCE 4 1 Fitting Batteries 19 4 2 Calibration 19 4 3 Cleaning 20 4 4 Repair Service 20 4 5 Storage Conditions 20 5 WARRANTY 21 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ...
Страница 5: ...e If any item is missing or there is damage to any item consult your distributor immediately Refer to section 4 1 for installation of batteries 1 2 Description The battery powered HPAT500 HANDYPAT is a Portable Appliance Tester with the following features Insulation Test Insulation Test at 500V 250V Automatic Test Sequence for Fixed Pass Levels A connection diagram is shown in this handbook and on...
Страница 6: ... xxΩ PASS IEC Lead Test The HPAT500 can also be used to check IEC leads and extension leads for earth continuity insulation and correct polarity Martindale Ex332 IEC lead required for extension lead testing The HPAT500 will perform the following test types IEC Lead test sequence Class I test sequence Class II test sequence ...
Страница 7: ...od working order before use Warning The HPAT500 and this instruction manual are intended for use by personnel who are adequately trained and familiar with IET Code of Practice for Portable Appliance Testing Warning Do not use the HPAT500 if the battery cover is not fitted Warning Do not connect the HPAT500 to the mains supply via the IEC inlet Warning Use batteries of the specified type in the HPA...
Страница 8: ...e SELECT TEST screen To power off the HPAT500 hold down the green power button for at least 1 second 2 3 Display Indicators Flashes to indicate battery charger is connected to the HPAT500 and powered Refer to 2 24 When flashing indicates the battery is charging When continuous indicates the battery is fully charged Indicates insulation test voltage will occur at front panel mains socket during the...
Страница 9: ...nect the appliance under test 2 4mm socket used for Class I Earth Continuity Class II Insulation Test probe 3 IEC input socket used for IEC lead testing Do not connect to mains supply 4 Jack socket used to connect battery charger 12V DC only centre is positive 1 2 3 4 5 ...
Страница 10: ...I Selects the Class I automatic test sequence CLASS II Selects the Class II automatic test sequence backlight LCD display button ON OFF 250 500V Insulation Voltage Select for CLASS I CLASS II test sequence Buttons are assigned temporary functions at certain points in tests Temporary function is indicated on the display for an image of the corresponding button 6 ...
Страница 11: ... display Press CLASS II to accept and exit 2 7 Fixed Test Settings Insulation Test voltage 500V DC DEFAULT 250V DC Fixed Pass Levels Earth Continuity Lead 0 10 Ω PASS 0 20 Ω NOTE x xx PASS Class I 0 10 Ω PASS 0 20 Ω NOTE x xx PASS If NOTE x xx Ω PASS is displayed end user of HPAT should take note of the Earth Continuity resistance value and reach a pass fail decision for the appliance Insulation L...
Страница 12: ... is next powered up it reverts to Select Test screen 2 10 Null of Test Probe Lead Resistance Class I Earth Continuity only The null function is used to compensate for the test probe lead resistance when used for Class I earth continuity measurements This also allows for the use of alternative test probes To null the test probe lead resistences Power off the pat tester Attach the test lead Connect ...
Страница 13: ...he battery charger jack to the socket 4 on the HPAT500 The symbol will flash on the display to show the battery charger is connected and the sign will flash while the battery is being charged When the battery is fully charged the sign will become continuous The HPAT500 may be used for testing while powered from battery charger 2 12 Inadvertent Connection of Mains Supply Voltage If mains voltage is...
Страница 14: ...e u Visually inspect the appliance mains lead and mains plug for any damage u Check that the fuse in the mains plug is of the correct rating if fitted u Check that any accessible fuses on the appliance are of the correct rating u DO NOT proceed with electrical testing if any of the visual or fuse checks fail IEC Lead Extension Lead Visual and Fuse Checks u Visually inspect the lead and plug for an...
Страница 15: ...g and crossed wiring Test Connections u Refer to the IEC Lead connection diagram below u Plug the IEC lead plug into the HPAT500 front panel mains socket 1 u Connect the other end of the IEC lead to the HPAT500 IEC input socket 3 IEC Lead Connection Automatic Test Sequence u Press LEAD to select the IEC Lead test and display the test screen u The HPAT500 will perform the Lead Earth Continuity Test...
Страница 16: ...h Continuity Test refer to 3 8 Earth Continuity displays NOTE 3 3 Class I Test Always refer to and perform 3 1 before proceeding The following are performed for a Class I appliance test Fuse check checks Live Neutral continuity through appliance Class I Earth Continuity measurement measures resistance between earth and exposed metalwork Class I Insulation measurement measures resistance between ea...
Страница 17: ...s I Earth Continuity or Class I Insulation Test refer to 3 7 Earth Continuity Insulation Failure If NOTE x xxΩ PASS is displayed after Class I Earth Continuity Test refer to 3 8 Earth Continuity displays NOTE Result of Test u At the end of the Class I appliance test the HPAT500 will display PASS or FAIL to indicate the overall result of the test The individual measured results are also displayed w...
Страница 18: ...een neutral and exposed metalwork Test Connections u Refer to the Class II connection diagram below u Plug the appliance mains plug into the HPAT500 front panel mains socket 1 u Connect the test probe to the HPAT500 4mm test probe socket 2 and connect the other end to any exposed metal work on the appliance u Switch ON the test appliance Class II Test Connection Automatic Test Sequence u Press CLA...
Страница 19: ...re than one instance of exposed metalwork it is advisable to connect the test probe to each in turn and repeat the test u Where the appliance being tested has one or more areas of possible insulation breakdown such as cooling slots or cover joints it is advisable to wrap metal foil tightly around the appliance and connect the test probe to the metal foil then repeat the test 3 5 Extension Lead Tes...
Страница 20: ...s I Insulation Tests and wiring polarity check with no further interaction from the operator unless the test fails If FAIL is displayed after the lead Earth Continuity or Class I Insulation Tests refer to 3 7 Earth Continuity Insulation Failure If NOTE x xxΩ PASS is displayed after Class I Earth Continuity Test refer to 3 8 Earth Continuity displays NOTE Result of Test u At the end of the IEC lead...
Страница 21: ... of appliance is ON and restart whichever Class of test had been desired u Appliance internal circuitry If the fuse s are proved to be undamaged the SWITCH ON remark on display may be due to a switching device inside the appliance that only operates when the appliance is energized at mains voltage A fail in such circumstances does not necessarily mean a fuse is ruptured or the appliance is faulty ...
Страница 22: ...0 u Test probe is not making good contact with the appliance or is damaged Rectify the problem and start the test again 3 8 Earth Continuity displays NOTE If result for Earth Continuity is displayed as NOTE x xx PASS the instrument has granted a PASS for the Appliance under test where Earth Continuity is higher than the lower pass level but within the higher pass level The advisory NOTE alerts the...
Страница 23: ...uarter turn screw New batteries should be charged for at least 12 hours before use See section 2 10 Charging Batteries Used batteries should not be discarded with other metal objects Used batteries should be disposed of in accordance with current Local directives 4 2 Calibration To maintain the integrity of measurements made using your instrument Martindale Electric recommends that it is returned ...
Страница 24: ...o the place of purchase if faulty Before the unit is returned please ensure that you have checked the unit leads batteries fuses poor connections damage 4 5 Storage Conditions The instrument should be kept in warm dry conditions away from direct sources of heat or sunlight and in such a manner as to preserve the working life of the unit It is strongly advised that the unit is not kept in a tool bo...
Страница 25: ... free of charge repair or replacement of a defective product which is returned to Martindale within the warranty period This warranty is the buyer s sole and exclusive remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Martindale shall not be liable for any special indirect inci...
Страница 26: ... PASS If NOTE x xx Ω PASS is displayed end user of HPAT should take note of the Earth Continuity resistance value and reach a pass fail decision for the appliance INSULATION User Selectable Voltage 500V DC at 1mA 625V DC into open circuit 250V DC at 1mA 312 5V DC into open circuit Test current 1 5mA into short circuit Ranges 2 00MΩ 20 0MΩ 200MΩ Resolution 0 01MΩ Accuracy 100MΩ 5 reading 2 digits 1...
Страница 27: ...1800mAh or greater Caution use only the battery type specified Battery Life Fully charged minimum 600 complete tests The HPAT500 will operate fully from the battery charger in the event of discharged batteries Do not remove batteries Auto Power Down After 10 minutes of inactivity or when battery low Battery Charger Input 230V 50Hz Output 12VDC at 300mA 5 5 jack x 2 5 bore centre positive Dimension...
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