CABAC CABPAT User manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CABPAT

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Contents
1. Important Information ...........................................................3
2. Introduction ....................................................................5
3. Performing Tests .................................................................7
3.1. Testing a Class I Appliance......................................................7
3.2. Testing a Class I Appliance with Leakage ........................................9
3.3. Testing a Class II Appliance ................................................... 11
3.4. Testing a Class II Appliance with Leakage ..................................... 12
3.5. Testing a mains cord ......................................................... 14
3.6. Testing an extension lead .................................................... 15
3.7 a. Test an EPOD (Powerboard) ................................................. 16
3.7 b. Test an EPOD/Extension Lead with MOV and/or RCDs........................ 17
4. Troubleshooting ............................................................... 20
5. Specication .................................................................. 21
6. Maintenance .................................................................. 22
7. Battery Check ................................................................. 23
7.1. Battery Replacement ......................................................... 23
8. Fuse........................................................................... 24
8.1. Fuse Replacement ........................................................... 24
9. Service and Calibration ........................................................ 25

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1 Important Information
These operating instructions are intended for the use of adequately
trained personnel.
The following symbols are used in these operating instructions and on
the CABPAT.
Caution, risk of electric shock.
Indicates instructions must be followed to avoid danger
to persons.
Caution, risk of danger. The operating instructions must
be adhered to in order to avoid danger.
Caution, risk of electric shock.
Always ensure that the equipment under test is discon-
nected from any supply before connecting to
the tester.
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the operation of the unit
is correct and that
the accuracy of the measurements are within specication.
Before use, ensure unit is clean and dry; visually inspect all leads, con-
nectors and case. Any
damage or wear must be rectied prior to use.
Standard Accessories
Part Number
Mains Supply Test lead 44B165
Black Test Leads 1m 347A002
Australian IED mains cord 0.5m 325A005

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Figure 1. CABPAT Front View
Figure 2. CABPAT End View

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2 Introduction
The CABPAT is a hand held battery powered unit suitable for carrying out
electrical
safety checks on:
• Class I appliances
• Class II appliances
• IEC mains leads
• Extension leads
Overview
With reference to Figures 1 and 2.
1. The LCD
2. CL I Test / Cord Sequence Button
3. CL II Test Sequence Button
4. Leakage Test Sequence Button
5. Test/Mains outlet socket
9. Mains inlet socket
10. IEC Test Connection
11. Earth/Insulation Test Terminal
User Interface
The LCD display shows test progress, results for individual tests and the
overall test result for an appliance or mains cord.
Measurements displayed next to the RPE icon indicate the resistance of
the protective earth conductor.
Measurements displayed next to the RISO icon indicate the resistance
measured by the insulation test.
Measurements displayed next to the ILEAK icon indicate the leakage cur-
rent measured while the appliance under test is powered from the mains
supply at the tester mains outlet socket.
Tests are initiated using the three push buttons.

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Power ON/OFF = press and hold the CL I and CL II
test buttons simultaneously, CABPAT will power on/o when buttons are
released.
Note: The unit will automatically switch OFF after approximately 3
minutes if no keys are pressed.

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3 Performing Tests
Press keys CL I and CL II test buttons together to switch on the unit. When
the unit is ready the display will be as shown below.
3.1 Testing a Class I Appliance
Visually inspect the appliance as per requirements of AS/NZS3760. If the
appliance passes a visual inspection proceed with the electrical tests.
Plug the black test lead into the Earth/Insulation test terminal on the CAB-
PAT end panel.
Plug the appliance into the CABPAT front panel test socket.
Connect the black test probe to an exposed metal part on the appliance.
If the Appliance under test has an ON/OFF switch, make sure it is in the
ON position.
Press the CL I test button to start a Class I test sequence.
The CABPAT will now test the continuity of the protective earth.

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If the measured value is greater than the 1 ohm pass/fail threshold, the mea-
sured value is displayed and the unit indicates a fail result as shown below.
If the measured value is less than or equal to the 1 ohm pass/fail threshold,
the measured value is displayed and the unit indicates a pass result, as
shown below.
If the Earth Continuity test has passed then the unit will proceed with an
Insulation test.
Note: The power switch on the appliance under test must be in the
ON position to perform an insulation test. If no appliance is detected
the CABPAT will display LO LOAD.
If the LO LOAd enunciator is displayed, the load presented by the appli-
ance may be too small for the CABPAT to detect. In this case, press the CL I
test button to continue.

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If the Insulation test measures below the 1Mohm pass/fail threshold, the
measured value is displayed and the unit indicates a fail.
If the measured value is greater than or equal to the 1 Mohm pass/fail thresh-
old, the measured value is displayed and the unit indicates a pass result.
3.2 Testing a Class I Appliance with Leakage
Visually inspect the appliance as per requirements of AS/NZS3760. If the
appliance passes a visual inspection proceed with the electrical tests.
Plug the mains lead into the CABPAT and a mains supply socket.
When plugging the mains lead into the CABPAT ensure that the
polarity orientation of the connector is correct. DO NOT FORCE
THE PLUG INTO THE CONNECTOR, doing so may damage the
CABPAT.
Plug the black test lead into the Earth/Insulation test terminal on the CABPAT
end panel. Plug the appliance into the CABPAT front panel test socket.
Connect the black test probe to an exposed metal part on the appliance.
If the Appliance under test has an ON/OFF switch, make sure it is in the ON
position. Press and hold the Leakage button and then the CL I test button.
The CABPAT will now test the continuity of the protective earth.
If the measured value is greater than the 1 ohm pass/fail threshold, the
measured value is displayed and the unit indicates a fail.

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If the measured value is less than or equal to the 1ohm pass/fail threshold, the
measured value is displayed and the unit indicates a pass result. The unit will
proceed with a Leakage test.
Note: The power switch on the appliance under test must be in the ON
position to perform a leakage test. If no appliance is detected the CABPAT
will display LO LOAD.
The ILEAK icon will ash, press the Leakage button to start a Leakage test.
The mains supply status is checked and the status is indicated using the LN, LE
and NE enunciators of the LCD.
LN LE NE Mains Status
ON ON OFF Correct
Flash Flash OFF No mains
OFF Flash Flash Earth fault
OFF Flash Flash Live/neutral reserved
If the LO LOAd enunciator is displayed, the load presented by the appliance
may be too small for the CABPAT to detect. In this case, press
the Leakage button to continue.
Note: If the High Load enunciator is displayed, the load presented by
the appliance may be too great for the CABPAT and users should carry
out an insulation test. Continuing with the leakage test may blow the
fuse.
If the Leakage current is greater than 5mA the FAIL enunciator is illuminated.

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If the Leakage current is less than or equal to 5mA a tick is placed next to the
ILEAK enunciator. The PASS enunciator is illuminated.
3.3 Testing a Class II Appliance
Visually inspect the appliance as per requirements of AS/NZS3760. If
the appliance passes a visual inspection proceed with the electrical tests.
Plug the black test lead into the Earth/Insulation test terminal on the
CABPAT end panel. Plug the appliance into the CABPAT front panel test
socket. Connect the black test probe to an exposed metal part on the
appliance.
If the Appliance under test has an ON/OFF switch, make sure it is in the
ON position.
Press the CL II test button to start a Class II test sequence.
Note: The power switch on the appliance under test must be in the
ON position to perform an insulation test. If no appliance is detected
the CABPAT will display LO LOAD.
If the LO LOAd enunciator remains on the display, the load presented
by the appliance may be too small for the CABPAT to detect. In this
case, press the CL II test button to continue.

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The unit will now perform an Insulation test.
If the Insulation Resistance is less than 1Mohm the FAIL enunciator is illuminated.
If the Insulation Resistance is greater than or equal to 1Mohm a tick is placed next
to the RISO enunciator.
The PASS enunciator is illuminated.
3.4 Testing a Class II Appliance with Leakage
Visually inspect the appliance as per requirements of AS/NZS3760. If the ap-
pliance passes a visual inspection, proceed with the electrical tests.
Plug the mains lead into the CABPAT and a mains supply socket.
When plugging the mains lead into the CABPAT ensure that the
polarity orientation of the connector is correct. DO NOT FORCE THE
PLUG INTO THE CONNECTOR, doing so may damage the CABPAT.
Plug the black test lead into the Earth/Insulation test terminal on the CABPAT end
panel. Plug the appliance into the CABPAT front panel test socket.

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Connect the black test probe to an exposed metal part on the appliance.
If the Appliance under test has an ON/OFF switch, make sure it is in the ON
position.
Press and hold the Leakage button and then the CL II test button to perform
the Class II test sequence including a Leakage test.
Note: The power switch on the appliance under must be in the ON posi-
tion to perform an leakage test. If no appliance is detected the CABPAT
will display LO LOAD.
The ILEAK icon will ash, press the Leakage button to start a Leakage test.
The mains supply status is checked and the status is indicated using the LN, LE
and NE enunciators of the LCD.
If the LO LOAd enunciator is displayed, the load presented by the appli-
ance may be too small for the CABPAT to detect. In this case, press the Leakage
button to continue.
Note: If the High Load enunciator is displayed, the load presented by
the appliance may be too great for the CABPAT and the user should carry
out an Insulation test. Continuing with the leakage test may blow the
fuse.
LN LE NE Mains Status
ON ON OFF Correct
Flash Flash OFF No mains
OFF Flash Flash Earth fault
OFF Flash Flash Live/neutral reserved

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If the Leakage current is greater than 1mA the FAIL enunciator is illuminated.
If the Leakage current is less than or equal to 1mA a tick is placed next to the
ILEAK enunciator.
The PASS enunciator is illuminated.
3.5 Testing a mains cord
Visually inspect the appliance as per requirements of AS/NZS3760. If the
cord passes a visual inspection proceed with the electrical tests.
Plug the mains cord under test into the IEC socket and the front panel mains
socket on the CABPAT.
Press the CL I test sequence button.
The CABPAT will rst test the continuity of the protective earth.
If the measured value is greater than 1 ohm a cross is placed next to the RPE
enunciator, a FAIL is indicated.
If the measured value is less than or equal to 1 ohm a tick is placed next the
RPE enunciator.
The unit will proceed with the Insulation test.
If the Insulation Resistance is less than 1 Mohm a cross is placed next to
the RISO enunciator.
If the Insulation Resistance is greater than or equal to 1 Mohm a tick is
placed next to the RISO enunciator.
The unit will proceed with the wiring test, checking the live and neutral con-
ductors for short or open circuits or reversed connections.
If the wiring is correct a tick is placed next to the cord enunciator, the
GOOd enunciator is illuminated and a PASS is indicated for the sequence.

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Note: If the tested cord has a wiring fault, one of the following enuncia-
tors will be illuminated in place of GOOd
OPEn indicates that either the live or neutral conductor is broken (open
circuit) or the plug top fuse has blown
Shrt indicates that the live and neutral conductors are shorted together
CrOS indicates that the live and neutral connections are crossed (live
and neutral conductors reversed)
3.6 Testing an extension lead
Visually inspect the appliance as per requirements of AS/NZS3760. If the
cord passes a visual inspection proceed with the electrical tests.
Plug the supplied 0.5m IEC lead into the IEC socket and into a mains outlet on
the extension lead.
Plug the mains plug of the extension lead into the front panel mains sock-
et on the CABPAT.
The extension lead can now be tested in the same manner as an IEC as de-
scribed above.

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3.7a Test an EPOD (Powerboard)
Visually inspect the appliance as per requirements of AS/NZS3760. If the
cord passes a visual inspection proceed with the electrical tests. AS/NZS3760
requires an earth resistance test to be performed to each outlet.
Operators have the choice of carrying out two test sequences for EPODs:
Procedure A: a complete test sequence is carried out for every socket
(earth, insulation and polarity)
Procedure B:. a complete test sequence is carried out on the very last socket.
Only an earth resistance test is carried out on the remaining sockets.
Procedure A:
1. Plug powerboard lead into mains outlet socket on the CABPAT.
2. Plug IEC Lead into the IEC socket on the top of the CABPAT.
3. Plug the IEC Lead plug into the rst socket of the EPOD.
4. Press CL I test button to perform a complete test sequence covering earth,
insulation and polarity to test the socket.
5. Repeat sequence on every socket.
Procedure B:
1. Plug powerboard lead into mains outlet socket on the CABPAT.
2. Plug IEC Lead into the IEC socket on the top of the CABPAT.
3. Plug the IEC Lead plug into the rst socket of the EPOD.
Note: First socket is dened as the closest socket to the power lead.

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4. Press the CL I and LKGE buttons simultaneously. The CABPAT an earth test.
5. Repeat step 4 on every socket until the last socket.
6. At the last socket, press the CL I button to do a complete test.
Note: Last socket is dened as the socket furthest from the power lead.
3.7b Test an EPOD/Extension Lead with MOV and/or RCDs
Visually inspect the appliance as per requirements of AS/NZS3760. If
the cord passes a visual inspection proceed with the electrical tests. AS/
NZS3760 requires an earth resistance test to be performed to each outlet.
This test sequence uses a leakage test to replace an insulation test at 500V
DC to avoid triggering the MOV (surge protector) or to apply power to the
RCD to allow circuit connections.
Operators have the choice of carrying out two test sequences for EPODs
with MOV and/or RCD:
Procedure A: a complete test sequence is carried out for every socket
(earth, leakage and polarity)
Procedure B: a complete test sequence is carried out on the very last
socket. Only an earth test is carried out on the remaining sockets.
Note: For extension leads with RCDs, follow 3.7b Procedure A and carry
out a single socket test.

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Procedure A:
1. Plug the mains lead into the CABPAT and a mains supply socket.
2. Plug powerboard lead into mains outlet socket on the CABPAT.
3. Plug IEC Lead into the IEC socket on the top of the PCABPAT.
4. Plug the IEC Lead plug into the rst socket of the EPOD.
5. Press the CL1 and LKGE buttons simultaneously. The CABPAT will
perform an earth test.
6. The CABPAT will give warning beeps. The user should press the LKGE
button to carry out a leakage and polarity test on the socket.
7. Repeat sequence on every socket.
Procedure B:
1. Plug the mains lead into the CABPAT and a mains supply socket.
2. Plug powerboard lead into mains outlet socket on the CABPAT.
3. Plug IEC Lead into the IEC socket on the top of the CABPAT.
4. Plug the IEC Lead plug into the rst socket of the EPOD.
Note: First socket is dened as the closest socket to the power lead.
5. Press the CL I and LKGE buttons simultaneously. The CABPAT performs
an earth test.
6. The CABPAT will give warning beeps. Press the CL II button to stop
the test.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 on every socket until the last socket.
8. At the last socket, press the CL I and LKGE buttons
simultaneously. The CABPAT forms an earth test.

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9. The CABPAT will give warning beeps. Press the LKGE button to
carry out a leakage and polarity test on the last socket. This
completes the sequence for the powerboard test.
Note: Construction site EPODs usually have 2 banks of outlet
sockets. A complete test sequence must be carried out on at
least one socket outlet on each bank.

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4 Troubleshooting
Q I have attached an IEC lead but the unit does not detect it and per-
forms a Class I test.
A The IEC lead has an open earth path, the lead should be labelled
as fail.
Q The CABPAT shows a ‘NO LOAD’ warning.
AThe appliance under test is either not switched on or CABPAT cannot
detect that the appliance is connected. Ensure that the appliance is
connected correctly and is switched on. Press the CL I button to proceed
with a Class I sequence, the CL II button to proceed with a Class II se-
quence or the Leakage button to proceed with a Leakage test.
Q The CABPAT shows a ‘HIGH LOAD’ warning.
A The appliance under test is greater than 10A, proceeding with the
Leakage test may blow the fuse in the CABPAT. It is suggested that the
sequence is aborted and a sequence which include an Insulation test
be performed.
Q I have started a test sequence but the IEC icon is ashing.
A The CABPAT has detected an IEC lead.
To test the IEC lead press the CL I button.