SEAWARD Electronic Primetest 300 User manual

Operating Instructions
Bracken Hill
South West Industrial Estate
Peterlee
Co Durham
SR8 2SW
ENGLAND
Tel: [phone]
www.seaward.co.uk
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Part Number 305A551 Revision 1
April 2005
© 2005 Seaward Electronic Ltd

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions
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Figure 1 PrimeTest 300 Front View
Figure 2 PrimeTest 300 End View
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Figure 3 Earth Continuity Measurement
Figure 4 Insulation Measurement (Class II)
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Figure 5 IEC Lead Test
Figure 6 Touch Leakage Measurement
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Figure 7 Protective Earth (PE) Conductor Current
Measurement
Figure 8 RCD and Earth Loop Test
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PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions
Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability
SEAWARD Electronic Limited guarantees this product to
be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service for a period of 1 year. The
period of warranty will be effective at the day of delivery.
(c) Copyright 2005
All rights reserved. Nothing from this edition may be
multiplied, or made public in any form or manner, either
electronically, mechanically, by photocopying, recording,
or in any manner, without prior written consent from
SEAWARD Electronic Limited. This also applies to
accompanying drawings and diagrams.
Due to a policy of continuous development
SEAWARD Electronic Limited reserves the right to alter
the equipment specification and description outlined in
this publication without prior notice and no part of this
publication shall be deemed to be part of any contract
for the equipment unless specifically referred to as an
inclusion within such contract.
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PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions
Table of Contents
1.0 User Notes…………………………….. 12
2.0 Safety Notes……………………………13
3.0 Accessories……………………………15
3.1 Standard Accessories…………… 15
3.2 Optional Accessories……………. 15
4.0 Unit Description……………………….16
5.0 Getting Started……………………….. 17
5.1 Charging new batteries…………. 17
5.2 Power on…………………………… 17
5.3 How to navigate menus…………. 18
5.4 Battery Health Check……………… 18
5.5 Connecting to Accessories.………. 19
6.0 Data Transfer…………………………. 20
6.1 Download to PC………………….. 20
6.2 Upload from PC…………………… 22
6.3 Send/Receive Config Data……… 22
6.4 Load Test ‘n’Tag Logo………….. 23
7.0 View Saved Data ………………………...25
7.1 Search………………………………… 25
7.2 Options ……………………………….. 26
7.3 Viewing Test Details……………….. 26
8.0 Memory Options…………………………27
9.0 Configuration……………………………. 28
9.1 Edit Test Sequences……………….. 28
9.1.1 Edit Sequence………………. 29
9.1.2 Copy Sequence…………….. 29
9.1.3 Delete Sequence……………. 29
9.1.4 Creating a New Sequence… 30
9.1.5 User Tests……………………. 32
9.1.6 Print Sequence……………… 34
9.2 Set Date/Time ………………………...34
9.3 Bluetooth Favourites………………. 35
9.4 Restore Factory Settings………….. 35
9.5 Restore Factory Sequences………. 35
9.6 Verify Calibration……………………. 35
10.0 User Options………………………….. 36
10.1 Test Options………………………. 36
10.2 Preferences……………………….. 37
10.2.1 Display Time …………………37
10.2.2 Set Contrast…………………. 37
10.2.3 Auto Off Time……………….. 37
10.2.4 Data Entry……………………. 38
10.2.5 Backlight Mode……………… 38
10.2.6 Type of User…………………. 38
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10.2.7 Tones…………………………. 38
10.3 Change User………………………. 38
10.4 Change Password……………….. 41
11.0 Manual Test Functions……………… 43
11.1 Earth Continuity………………….. 43
11.2 Insulation Resistance……………. 44
11.3 IEC Lead……………………………. 44
11.4 Touch Current…………………….. 45
11.5 Earth Conductor Current……….. 47
11.6 Earth Loop Resistance………….. 48
11.7 RCD Trip Time ……………………. 49
12.0 Bluetooth Functions………………….50
12.1 Bluetooth USB Adapter…………. 50
12.1.1 Windows XP SP2…………… 51
12.2 Bluetooth Favourites…………….. 53
12.3 Bluetooth Connection to a PC …. 58
13.0 Automatic Test Mode……………….. 59
13.1 Entering an Asset ID…………….. 59
13.2 Entering Site Information……….. 61
13.3 Entering Location Information…. 63
13.4 Selecting a Test Sequence ……...64
13.5 Frequency of inspection………… 66
13.6 Running the Test Sequence……… 67
13.7 Options…………………………….. 75
13.7.1 View Results …………………75
13.7.2 Information…………………... 76
13.7.3 Print Label…………………… 76
13.7.4 Print Result………………….. 76
13.7.5 Test ‘n’ Tag………………….. 77
13.7.6 Write RFID Tag………………. 77
13.8 Saving Results……………………. 77
14.0 Electrical Specification………………78
15.0 Environmental Specification………..81
16.0 Maintenance………………………….. 82
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PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
As the manufacturer of the apparatus listed, declare
under our sole responsibility that the product:
PRIMETEST 300
To which this declaration relates are in conformity with
the relevant clauses of the following standard:
BS EN 61010-1:2001
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use – Part 1:
General requirements.
BS EN 61326:1998
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory user-EMC Requirements
Performance: The instrument operates within
specification when used under the
conditions in the above standards EMC
and Safety Standards.
The product identified above conforms to the
requirements of Council Directive 89/336/EEC and
73/23 EEC.
Seaward Electronic Ltd is registered under BS EN
ISO9001:2000 Certificate No: Q05356.
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PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions
Introduction
The PrimeTest 300 is a hand held, battery powered,
multifunction test instrument capable of performing a
comprehensive range of safety tests, including:
Earth Continuity
Insulation Resistance
IEC Cord Test
Protective Earth (PE) Conductor Current
Touch Current
RCD Trip Time
Earth Loop Resistance
Power socket wiring check
User defined tests.
The unique User Test facility in the PrimeTest 300
allows tests to be carried out on any electrical or non-
electrical appliance.
In addition to the standard electrical safety tests, test
records for items such as Fire Extinguishers, Microware
Ovens, Emergency Lighting can now be created and
stored. Test records can be downloaded to PATSLite
(supplied) or PATGuard for complete traceability.
The PrimeTest 300 is shipped complete with NiMH
rechargeable batteries and charger to allow greater
flexibility and portability.
The PrimeTest 300 uses the latest in wireless
technology to communicate with the range of available
accessories.
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PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions
1.0 User Notes
These operating instructions are intended for
the use of adequately trained personnel.
The following symbols are used in these operating
instructions and on the PrimeTest 300.
Warning of electrical danger!
Indicates instructions must be followed to avoid
danger to persons.
Caution, follow the documentation! This symbol
indicates that the operating instructions must be
adhered to in order to avoid danger.
Note: The PrimeTest 300 is equipped with context
sensitive help, providing useful advice and
guidance on the safe use of this product.
When help is available a HELP icon will
appear above the function key F1.
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2.0 Safety Notes
This PrimeTest 300 has been built and tested in
accordance with:
BS EN 61010-1: 2001.
BS EN 61557 part 1, 2, 4 and 10.
The PrimeTest 300 has left the factory in a perfectly
safe state. To maintain this state and ensure safe
operation of the unit, all notes and warnings in these
instructions must be observed at all times.
This instrument may be used on electrical circuits
which comply to over voltage category II.
Attention! During Insulation Resistance tests high
voltage levels occur within the PrimeTest 300.
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The tester and all associated cables and leads
must be checked for signs of damage before
ent is operated.
Where safe operation of the tester is no longer possible
it should be immediately shut down and secured to
prevent accidental operation.
It must be assumed that safe operation is no longer
possible:
- if the instrument or leads show visible signs of damage
or
- the instrument does not function or
- after long periods of storage under adverse
environmental conditions.
Important:
- Do not operate the PrimeTest 300 in an
plosive gas or dust environment.
- Do not touch the bare tip of the measuring lead.
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The PrimeTest 300 has been designed to make
measurements in a dry environment. It must not
be used for making measurements in electric
circuits with nominal voltage greater than 300 V AC/DC.
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3.0 Accessories
3.1 Standard Accessories
The PrimeTest 300 is supplied with the following items:
3.1.1 1 off PrimeTest 300 unit
3.1.2 1 off professional carry case
3.1.3 1 off Seaward mains cord
3.1.4 1 off 1.2 M test lead black
3.1.5 1 off alligator clip, black
3.1.6 6 off Nickel Metal Hydride cells (size LR6)
3.1.7 1 off Battery charger
3.1.8 1 off USB Bluetooth Adapter (with CD-ROM
and manual)
3.1.9 1 off 110V Adaptor Lead
3.1.10 1 off PatsLite software (CD-ROM)
3.1.11 1 off Operating Instruction Manual
3.1.12 1 off Utilities CD-ROM
3.2 Optional Accessories
3.2.1 Bluetooth Label Printer
3.2.2 Bluetooth Barcode Scanner
3.2.3 Bluetooth RFID Wand
3.2.4 Bluetooth adaptor for Test’n’Tag Printer
It should be noted that the following part of the
PrimeTest 300 is user serviceable and must be replaced
with appropriate part as detailed below:
- 1 off fuse, 1 ¼ “ X ¼ “ 12.5 A T, 250 V (27B098)
Do not open unit, no other serviceable parts.
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4.0 Unit Description
Refer to fig. 1 and fig. 2.
The PrimeTest 300 is a hand held, multi function,
instrument designed to perform electrical safety tests on
Class I and Class II equipment as well as performing
installation checks.
Identifying parts of the unit
1 LCD Display
2 ON/START key. Used to switch the PrimeTest
300 on or to start manual and automatic tests
3 OFF/STOP key. Used to switch the PrimeTest
300 off or to stop manual and automatic tests
4 F1 – F4 Function keys. The purpose of these
keys changes depending upon the mode of the
instrument. The lower part of the LCD display
describes these functions.
5 Arrow keys. These keys are used to navigate
the menu system and set up the instrument.
6 EUT socket. Fit the mains plug of the
Equipment Under Test into this socket.
7 Mains Inlet. Fit the Seaward mains cable into
this socket. Required during powered tests.
8 IEC Inlet. Used only for testing IEC mains leads.
This is not a mains inlet!
9 Probe socket. Plug the black lead into this
socket.
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5.0 Getting Started
5.1 Charging New Batteries
Before using the PrimeTest 300 for the first time the
rechargeable cells provided will need to be charged.
Fit the cells into the charger supplied ensuring that the
upper 6 positions are used and the cells are fitted the
correct way round (positive pointing towards the LEDs).
Set the switch on the side to the NiMH setting.
Plug the charger into the mains and switch on. While the
LEDs are lit the cells are being charged. When the LEDs
go off the cells are charged to approximately 90%. The
charger will now switch to trickle charge mode.
Remove the cells from the charger and insert into the
PrimeTest 300. See section 16.4.
The first time these newly charged cells are used they
should be fully discharged then fully recharged. This
should be done in order to get the best possible life out
of the cells.
5.2 Power On
Switch on the PrimeTest 300 by pressing, and holding,
the green ON/START key. After 2-3 seconds the unit
will beep and the display will show a ‘boot up screen’.
This screen will show the firmware version installed.
The first time the PrimeTest 300 is powered up the User
will be automatically set to Admin. The Admin user
gives full access to all the menus and functionality of the
unit.
For further information about changing User and
Password see section 10.3 – Change User & section
10.4 – Change Password.
The PrimeTest 300 will now be ready to use in Manual
mode. Refer to section 11 for more details.
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5.3 How to Navigate Menus
Most of the functions within the PrimeTest 300 can be
accessed from the menus.
Press Menu (F4) to select the main menu. Use the
up/down arrow keys to highlight the desired function or
sub-menu. Press either OK (F4) or the right arrow key to
select.
An alternative method of navigating the menus is to use
the Fast Key option. Press Menu (F4) and note that
each menu option has a letter underlined. By pressing
that letter key the menu option will be selected.
5.4 Battery Health Check
While the PrimeTest 300 is powered on there are
periodic checks of the batteries. As the batteries
discharge the symbols below will appear on the right
side of the LCD. If there is no battery symbol on the
display the batteries are good/fully charged.
Batteries still good
Batteries still good
This symbol will flash indicating the batteries are
ready for replacement/re-charge. Note:-Tests
performed with the batteries in this state are still
valid.
This symbol will flash for 2-4 seconds
accompanied by a beeping sound. The unit will
then power itself off. Batteries must be replaced/re-
charged.
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5.5 Connecting to Accessories
Before using the PrimeTest 300 to perform tests it is
necessary to ensure the unit is ready to work with the
various accessories that the user has. Instructions for
this can be found in section 12 - Bluetooth Functions.
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6.0 Data Transfer
Data transfer is used to transfer records and
configuration data to and from a PC load a logo in
bitmap format for use with the Seaward Test ‘n’ Tag
print system.
The Data Transfer functions are accessed by pressing
Menu (F4), selecting Data Transfer using the arrow
keys and pressing OK (F4).
6.1 Download to PC
This feature is used to download records to a PC. Select
Download to PC and press OK (F4) to accept. The
PrimeTest 300 will now attempt to make a Bluetooth
connection with the Computer that has been configured
as Bluetooth Favourite.
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