Setting Up
The only requirement to set up the Test Set, is to find a suitable place to conduct the testing, adjacent to
the correct power source,(230V/110V 50Hz).
The Appliance Tester has no ON/OFF switch, it is ready for testing equipment as soon as power is
applied to it.
When the Tester is plugged in and power applied the Tester performs a short test of the mains supply voltage
and displays the version of the software within the unit.The following screens are displayed in quick succession:
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Self Test
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230V Operation
A quick self test is then performed to check the functioning of the Test Set, on completion of which the
following message is displayed:
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This screen is the main screen from which all operations are initiated.
NOTE
During any operation of the SmartPAT 5500, pressing the STOP button will automatically revert to the
above screen
Use of Alpha Numeric Keypad
The SmartPAT 5500 is accessed and controlled via the alpha numeric keypad. Therefore before installing
the equipment in the test position it is necessary to have a complete
understanding of how to use the keypad.
The following example shows how to enter alpha or numeric characters
KLM
To enter the numeric 5 press key once, character K press key twice,
for L press key three times and for M press key four times.
If the data to be entered is numeric, ie. Date and time, then the
5
alpha function is inhibited.
DATE
When the function is required that is shown above a key, with the exception
of the five Executing keys, pressing the key will call up that function, unless the
equipment is in a mode that inhibits that function. The sixteen function keys
are shown on Figure 2 and listed on page 8.
The keys that have a word, with the exception of SPACE, enable
LEVEL
alterations in the test instructions to be inserted. The four keys are:
CURRENT
Allows the different current ratings to be set in a test
5A, 8A or 26A.
LEVEL
Enables the user to change the Pass/Fail Level of selected tests
CLASS
Selects the class of the equipment under test, Class 1/Class11
TIME
Enables the time duration of each phase of a test to be amended
The keys and buttons are detailed in the Control and Accessories section
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