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Operations Manual
SureTest® Circuit Analyzer
PGT-61-154
SureTest®, Manufactured by
Ideal Industries, Sycamore, Illinois USA
Страница 1: ...P R O F E S S I O N A L S T A T I C C O N T R O L P R O D U C T S Operations Manual SureTest Circuit Analyzer PGT 61 154 SureTest Manufactured by Ideal Industries Sycamore Illinois USA ...
Страница 2: ...in the United States of America No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission For information contact PROSTAT Corporation 1072 Tower Lane Bensenville IL 60106 PROSTAT is the registered trademark of PROSTAT Corporation ...
Страница 3: ... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PROSTAT PGT 61 154 SURETEST CIRCUIT ANALYZER Title Page I Introduction 3 II General Operation 3 III Menu Structure 4 IV Menu Buttons 4 V Display 4 VI Operation 5 VII Quick Reference Guide 15 General Specifications 17 ...
Страница 4: ...es 1 ft extension cord II General Operation The PGT 61 154 SureTest Circuit Analyzer takes only seconds to test each outlet and circuit under a full load It checks for various wiring conditions including correct wiring polarity reversal hot ground reversal and no ground A simple programming menu gives access to measurements of line voltage voltage drop under a full load condition ground neutral vo...
Страница 5: ...ndicates that the unit is in a sub menu This will be displayed just under the menu grid on the unit s display Using the menu grid and menu level indication will help the user step through the menu as indicated by the menu structure listed on the face of the unit IV Menu Buttons Menu Buttons The SureTest Model 61 154 uses two buttons to navigate through the measurement menu The down arrow button mo...
Страница 6: ...enu or sub menu An up arrow indicates that the unit is in the main menu and a down arrow indicates that the unit is in a sub menu If the unit is performing a test within the Line Voltage sub menu the first region of the grid will be shaded with a down arrow underneath the grid V Operation A GFCI Test Button This button activates the GFCI test This test can be activated from any point within the Su...
Страница 7: ...ondition as a normal wiring condition The SureTest will analyze the neutral and ground conductors to identify a potential false ground condition If the unit is within 15 feet of a connection between neutral and ground the SureTest will indicate a potential false ground condition A false ground may also be indicated if the receptacle is within 15 feet of the neutral ground bonding point at the main...
Страница 8: ...ne voltage menu Pressing the down arrow button moves the unit to the next menu selection Voltage Drop Troubleshooting Tips The line voltage tests are conducted without a load If these results are not met it could be a problem with the circuit or a load on the circuit To determine what may be causing the problem turn off the loads on the circuit and re check If the test results do not change than t...
Страница 9: ...stance connection de vice and repair replace Consult power company Peak Voltage 153 185V High Low peak voltage Supply Voltage too high Low Distorted wave form caused by electronic equipment on the line Consult power company Evaluate electronic devices on circuit and redistribute if necessary Frequency 60 Hz High Low frequency Supply frequency too high low Consult power company F Voltage Drop Measu...
Страница 10: ...ement within the line voltage menu Pressing the down arrow button moves the unit to the next menu selection Ground Neutral Voltage Troubleshooting Tips Measurement Expected Result Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Voltage Drop 5 High voltage drop Too much load on the branch circuit Undersized wire for length of run High resistance connection within the circuit or at the panel Redistribute...
Страница 11: ...ance Troubleshooting Tips Measurement Expected Result Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Ground Neutral Voltage 2V High G N voltage Current leading from neutral to ground Unbalanced 3 phase system Harmonic content returning on neutral in 3 phase system Identify source of leakage multiple bonding points Check load balance and re distribute load Oversize neutral or de rate transformer to dis...
Страница 12: ...t Conductor impedance Neutral conductor impedance Ground impedance The line voltage measurement is the first measurement within this menu selection Pressing the side arrow button moves the unit from measurement to measurement within the line voltage menu Pressing the down arrow button returns the unit to the first menu selection Line Voltage ...
Страница 13: ...0 48Ω foot of 14 gauge wire 0 03Ω foot of 12 gauge wire 0 01Ω foot of 10 gauge wire High conductor impedance Too much load on branch circuit Undersized wire for length of run High resistance connection within connection within the circuit or at the panel Redistribute the load on the circuit Check code requirements and re wire if necessary Locate high resistance connection de vice and repair replac...
Страница 14: ...en the circuit is reset and power is restored the unit will display the actual time that the GFCI took to trip the circuit Pressing the down arrow button resets the unit and returns it to the wiring verification mode If the GFCI fails to trip the SureTest will show invalid on the display indicating that the GDCI may be installed incorrectly or the GFCI may be defective Troubleshooting Tips Measure...
Страница 15: ...the problem is a high impedance point at or between the two receptacles It is usually located at a termination point such as a bad splice or loose wire connection but it might also be a bad receptacle If the reading steadily decreases as you get closer to the panel with no significant decreases between receptacles then the wire may be undersized for the length of run or for the load on the line Ch...
Страница 16: ... Neutral Conductor Impedance Measurement Press for next test Ground Impedance Measurements Press for next test Press to advance to Line Voltage Menu VII Lifetime Limited Warranty This meter is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material or workmanship for the lifetime of the meter During this warranty period IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC will at its option replace or repair the defectiv...
Страница 17: ...State laws vary so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Warranty is limited solely to repair or replacement no warranty of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or consequential damages Manufactured by IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC Sycamore IL USA ...
Страница 18: ... Category III Overvoltage Category Cat III Distribution level mains fixed installations Cat II Local level mains appliances portable equipment Cat I Signal level special equipment or parts of equipment telecommunications electronics Pollution Degree 2 Do not operate in environments where conductive pollutants may be present Accuracy Line Voltage 108 0 132 0VAC 1 0 1 digit Peak Voltage 151 0 185 0V...
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