Martindale Electric PC104-2 User manual

PC104-2 & PC105-2
3-PHASE SOCKET TESTER
Instruction
Manual

ALWAYS READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING
Thank you for buying one of our products. For safety and full
understanding of its benets please read this manual before use.
Technical support is available from 01923 441717 and
[email protected].
CONTENTS
1 Safety Information 1
1.1 Meaning of Symbols and Markings 1
1.2 Precautions 2
2 Introduction 4
2.1 Inspection 4
2.2 Description 4
2.3 Accessories 4
3 Operation 5
3.1 Testing a 3-Phase Socket 5
3.2 Wiring Colour Coding 6
4 Maintenance 7
4.1 Cleaning 7
4.2 Repair & Service 7
4.3 Storage Conditions 7
5 Warranty 8
Specications

1. SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read before proceeding.
REMEMBER: SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT
These instructions contain both information and warnings that are
necessary for the safe operation and maintenance of this product. It
is recommended that you read the instructions carefully and ensure
that the contents are fully understood. Failure to understand and
to comply with the warnings and instructions can result in serious
injury, damage or even death.
Particular attention should be paid to the Warnings, Precautions
and Technical Specications.
Please keep these instructions for future reference. Updated
instructions and product information are available at:
www.martindale-electric.co.uk
1.1 Meaning of Symbols and Markings
Caution - risk of danger & refer to instructions
Caution - risk of electric shock
Equipment protected by double or reinforced
insulation (Class II)
Equipment complies with relevant EU Directives
Equipment complies with relevant UK Conformity
Assessed marking
End of life disposal of this equipment should be in
accordance with relevant EU Directives
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Three-phase alternating current
Measurement Category III (CAT III) is applicable to test and
measuring equipment connected to the distribution part of the
building’s low-voltage MAINS installation. 1

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1.2 Precautions
This product has been designed with your safety in mind, but please
pay attention to the following warnings and cautions before use.
Warning
In order to avoid the danger of electrical shock, it is important that
proper safety measures are taken when working with voltages
exceeding 30V AC rms, 42V AC peak or 60V DC.
Where applicable other safety measures such as the use of
protective gloves, goggles etc. should be employed.
The product(s) must only be used by a skilled and competent person who
is familiar with the relevant regulations, the safety risks involved and the
consequent normal safe working practices, and under the conditions and
for the purposes for which it has been constructed and specied.
Before use check the unit for cracks or any other damage. Make
sure the unit is free from dust, grease and moisture. Also check any
associated leads and accessories for damage. Do not use if damaged.
Always verify the unit is functioning correctly on a known correctly-
wired live socket before and after use. Do not use the unit if the unit
does not give the correct indications.
The socket tester is not intended to determine if circuits being tested
are dead. The correct testing methods should be used to do this.
If the indicators do not illuminate, this does not necessarily mean all
three phases under test are dead. Two phases and the earth/neutral
could be open circuit, but one phase could still be live.

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If the equipment is used in a manner not specied by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
Test equipment should be secured when not in use to prevent use by
unauthorised persons. In particular, keep out of reach of children.
Caution
Avoid severe mechanical shock or vibration and extreme temperature.

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2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 Inspection
Examine the shipping carton for any sign of damage. Inspect the unit
and any accessories for damage. If there is any damage then consult
your distributor immediately.
2.2 Description
The PC104 & PC105 are 3-phase socket testers intended to check
CEE 4 & 5 pin, 16A, 32A & 63A sockets.
The PC104 checks for phase presence, phase sequence and PE
presence.
The PC105 also checks for neutral presence.
The table below shows the model number and the CEE socket type
tested.
Model No Socket Type Tested
PC104-16 16A/3P+E
PC105-16 16A/3P+N+E
PC104-32 32A/3P+E
PC105-32 32A/3P+N+E
PC104-63 63A/3P+E
PC105-63 63A/3P+N+E
2.3 Accessories (included)
Instructions

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3. OPERATION
3.1 Testing a 3-Phase Socket
Plug the PC104 or PC105 into the socket to be tested and refer to
the table below, or the front decal of the unit, to determine the wiring
condition of the socket under test.
PC104
Indication
PC105
Indication
Wiring Condition
Socket is wired correctly.
Phase sequence is L1, L2, L3.
PE & Neutral are present.
L1, L2 & L3 ash green in a clockwise
direction. PE & N illuminate green.
Phases wired incorrectly.
Phase sequence is L1, L3, L2.
L1, L2 & L3 ash red in an anti-clockwise
direction.
Phase L1 is missing.
L2 & L3 ash red.
Phase L2 is missing.
L1 & L3 ash red.
Phase L3 is missing.
L1 & L2 ash red.
PE is missing.
PE extinguished.
NA
Neutral is missing.
N illuminates red.

The PC104 & PC105 also indicates the wiring condition by
sounding a buzzer according to the table below:
Condition Buzzer Indication
Correct socket wiring, phase sequence
correct
Continuous tone
Phases wired incorrectly, phase
sequence incorrect
Slow intermittent tone
Phase, PE or neutral missing Fast intermittent tone
Note: The interchanging of the neutral wire (N) with the earth (PE)
cannot be recognised by this device.
Warning
Where a socket is found to have a wiring error, maintenance should
only be carried out by a competent electrician who is familiar with
the relevant regulations and the safety risks involved.
3.2 Wiring Colour Coding
In April 2004 the colour coding of UK wiring was harmonised with
the IEC wiring colour code. Table 2 shows the old UK colour code
and the new IEC colour code.
Earth Neutral Line 1 Line 2 Line 3
Old UK
Colours
Green/
Yellow
Black Red Yellow Blue
New IEC Green/
Yellow
Blue Brown Black Grey
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4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 Cleaning
Warning
To reduce the risk of surface leakage, this instrument must be kept in
a clean condition.
Warning
Prior to cleaning, ensure that the instrument is disconnected from any
voltage source.
If contamination is found, clean with a damp soft cloth and if
necessary a mild detergent. Do not use abrasives, abrasive solvents,
or detergents which can cause damage to the unit. If a mild detergent
is used, the unit should subsequently be thoroughly cleaned with a
water dampened soft cloth. After cleaning, dry and allow to remain in a
dry environment for 2 hours before use.
4.2 Repair & Service
There are no user serviceable parts in this unit. Return to Martindale
Electric if faulty. Our service department will quote promptly to repair
any fault that occurs outside the guarantee period.
4.3 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 box where other tools may damage it.

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5. WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
This Martindale product is warranted to be free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use and service. The
warranty period is 2 years and begins on the date of receipt by the
end user. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-
user customer, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries,
test leads or to any product which, in Martindale’s opinion, has been
misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or
abnormal conditions of operation, handling or storage.
Martindale authorised resellers shall extend this warranty on new and
unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to
extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Martindale.
Martindale’s warranty obligation is limited, at Martindale’s option, to refund
of the purchase price, 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 tness for a particular
purpose. Martindale shall not be liable for any special, indirect,
incidental or consequential damages or losses, including loss of data,
arising from any cause or theory.
Since some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of the term of
an implied warranty, or exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions of this warranty
may not apply to every buyer. If any part of any provision of this
warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court or other decision-
maker of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity
or enforceability of any other provision or other part of that provision.
Nothing in this statement reduces your statutory rights.

Specication
PC104-2 & PC105-2
3-Phase Socket Tester
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input voltage range: 200V to 440V AC (Phase to Phase)
Un = 400V (+/-10%)
Input frequency: 50Hz or 60Hz
Input current: ILI = IL2 = IL3 = 15mA max
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power: From circuit under test
Dimensions: 152(L) x 81(W) x 35(D) mm
Weight: 240g approx. (without plug)
Includes: Instructions
SAFETY:
BS EN 61010-1, CAT III 300V
BS EN 61557-7
Class II Double Insulation
ENVIRONMENTAL:
Suitable for indoor use, and outdoor use in dry weather conditions only
Operating Temperature: 0°C to + 40°C
Humidity: ≤ 80%RH up to 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50%RH at 40°C
Ingress Protection: IP40
Pollution Degree: 2
EMC:
Conforms to BS EN 61326-1, BS EN 61326-2-2

Due to policy of continuous development, Martindale Electric reserves the right to alter
equipment specification and description outlined in this document without prior notice.
No part of this document shall be deemed to be part of any contract for the equipment
unless specifically referred to as an inclusion within such contract. © 2022 Martindale
Electric Co. Ltd. Registered in England No. 3387451. LITPC104-105-2
Martindale Electric Co. Ltd. Metrohm House, 12 Imperial Park,
Imperial Way, Watford WD24 4PP. T: 01923 441717 F: 01923 446900
www.martindale-electric.co.uk [email protected]
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