Seaward PrimeTest Elite+ User manual

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PrimeTest Series
USER MANUAL

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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 2 years, provided the instrument is serviced and calibrated by
an authorised agent in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The period of warranty will be
effective at the day of delivery.
Manufacturer does not provide any warranty for the following:
• Any normal wear and tear.
• Errors or damage caused by: (I) misuse or not using your product in accordance with the user guide,
such as if the product has been exposed to moisture, to dampness or to extreme thermal or
environmental conditions or to rapid changes in such conditions, to corrosion, to oxidation, to spillage of
food or liquid or to influence from chemical products, (ii) using your product with, or connecting it to,
any product, accessory, software, or service not manufactured or supplied by the manufacturer, (iii) any
products combined with your product by a third party, (iv) damage or errors caused by hacking,
cracking, viruses, or other malware, or by unauthorised access to services, accounts, computer systems or
networks; or (v) other acts beyond the manufacturer’s reasonable control.
This Warranty is not valid:
• If your product, or the software it runs on, has been (I) opened, modified, or repaired without the
Manufacturer’s authorisation or (ii) repaired with unauthorised spare parts;
• If you have not installed the latest software updates that are publicly available for your product within a
reasonable time of their release; or
• If you refuse to give possession of the product to the manufacturer for repair and investigation.
(c) Copyright 2019
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 User Notes 6
2 Safety Notes 6
3 Using PrimeTest Elite+ Firmware on an Older PrimeTest Elite Instrument 7
4 Accessories 8
4.1 Standard PrimeTest Contents (What’s in the Box) 8
4.2 Part Numbers 9
5 Getting Started 11
5.1 Getting to Know Your PrimeTest 11
5.2 Before Using Your PrimeTest for the First Time 12
5.3 Powering ON / OFF an PrimeTest Series 12
5.4 PrimeTest Battery Status Indication 13
5.5 Charging the Battery Pack 13
5.6 Replacing the Battery Pack 13
5.7 Getting To Know the User Interface 14
6 Set Up Using The Wizard 15
7 User Options (Pat Settings, Primetest Elite+ And Primetest Pro) 16
7.1 User Options / PAT Settings - Options Page 1 17
7.2 User Options / PAT Settings - Options Page 2 19
7.3 User Options / PAT Settings - Options Page 3 20
7.4 User Options / PAT Settings - Options Page 4 21
8 Setting Up Your Primetest Series Instrument 22
8.1 Main Menu Navigation 22
8.2 Main Menu Window – Time and Date Setup 24
8.3 Main Menu Window - User Set Up 24
8.4 Main Menu Window - Connecting Bluetooth Devices 32
8.5 How to Setup a Printer with your PrimeTest 33
8.6 Main Menu Window – PAT Settings 35
8.7 Main Menu Window - Automatic Test Sequence Editor (PAT Edit) 35
8.8 Main Menu Window –Check Box 38
8.9 Main Menu Window –Null 39
8.10 Main Menu Window (Page 2) - View Data 40

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8.11 Main Menu Window Page 2 – Upload 43
8.12 Main Menu Window Page 2 – Download 43
8.13 Main Menu Window Page 2 – Memory Options 44
9 Downloading Your Primetest 46
9.1 Downloading From Your PrimeTest Series to PATGuard 3 (AUS/NZ) 46
9.2 Downloading Clone Data from an PrimeTest Elite+ or PrimeTest Pro 48
10 Uploading Your Primetest 49
10.1 Uploading from PATGuard 3 (AUS/NZ) to an PrimeTest Elite+ or Pro 49
10.2 Uploading Printer Logos to a PrimeTest. 50
10.3 Uploading Clone Data to a PrimeTest 51
10.4 Uploading Background Images to a PrimeTest 51
10.5 Uploading List Configuration Data to a PrimeTest 52
11 Performing An Electrical Safety Test – Auto Mode 53
11.1 Auto Mode – Camera Function (PrimeTest Elite+ only) 55
11.2 Auto Mode – The Visual Inspection 57
11.3 Auto Mode – The Electrical Tests 58
12 Performing An Electrical Safety Test – Manual Mode 59
13 Test Functions 61
13.1 Earth Continuity 61
13.1.1 Selecting a Test Type 62
13.2 Insulation Resistance 63
13.2.1 Selecting a Test Type 64
13.3 Protective Earth (PE) Conductor Current (Used on Class 1 Appliances) 64
13.4 Touch Current 65
13.5 RCD Trip Time 65
13.6 IEC Lead / Polarity 66
13.7 Substitute (Alternative) Leakage 66
13.8 External Leakage Adaptors 67
13.9 Socket Test 68
14 Updating Your Firmware 68
14.1 Updating Via PC 69
14.2 Updating via Memory Stick (PrimeTest Elite+) 69
15 Electrical Specification 70

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16 Useful Information 72
16.1 Factory Set Test Sequences 72
16.2 Other Information 74
17 Environmental Conditions 75
18 Maintenance 75
18.1 Securing the PrimeTest 75
18.2 Cleaning the PrimeTest Series 75
19 Service And Calibration. 75
19.1 Calibration Statement 76
20 Online Resources 77

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1 User Notes
This instrument and its operating instructions are intended for use by adequately trained personnel.
Appropriate PPE should be worn at all times when using any PrimeTest unit. Electrically insulated
gloves should be used when performing tasks on live circuits above 50V. Arc-flash PPE selection
should be based on an incident energy analysis.
The following symbols are used in these operating instructions.
Warning of electrical danger!
Indicates instructions must be followed to avoid danger to persons.
Important, follow the documentation!
This symbol indicates that the operating instructions must be adhered to in order to avoid
danger.
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.
2 Safety Notes
This PrimeTest unit has been built and tested in accordance with:
BS EN 61010-1, 2-030.
BS EN 61557 part 1, 2, 4 and 10.
To ensure safe operation of the unit, all notes and warnings in these instructions must be observed at all
times.
If the PrimeTest is used in a manner not specified by these operating instruction
then the protection provided may be impaired
Always ensure that the circuit or appliance under test is electrically isolated.
Do not connect the PrimeTest to electric circuits with nominal voltage greater than
CAT II 300 V AC/DC.
The PrimeTest and all associated cables and leads must be checked for signs of
damage before equipment is operated. Do not use if there are signs of damage.
Only use the correct leads supplied with the PrimeTest instrument.
Do not touch test probes beyond the hand barrier on the test probe.
The PrimeTest may apply high voltage or mains power to the appliance under test.
Do not touch conductive parts of the appliance while tests are active.

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Where safe operation of the PrimeTest unit 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.
3 Using PrimeTest Elite+ Firmware on an Older PrimeTest Elite
Instrument.
This instruction manual has been produced for firmware installed on the latest PrimeTest Elite+ and
Pro Series of instruments. However, the PrimeTest Elite+ firmware can be used on older PrimeTest
Elite instruments.
Please note there are some differences in the hardware versions of the PrimeTest Elite+ and
previous PrimeTest Elite versions, however, the Elite+ firmware can still be used on the original
PrimeTest Elite instruments.
For instructions on how to update the firmware on your test instrument, please see section 14.
If the PrimeTest is being used to determine the presence or absence of hazardous
voltages, always prove the operation of voltage measurement function before and
after use by means of a known voltage source or proving unit.
Do not operate the PrimeTest in an explosive gas or dust environment.
The PrimeTest has been designed to make measurements in a dry environment.
The PrimeTest includes a rechargeable battery pack which is charged while the
PrimeTest Series is connected to a mains supply. Only a Seaward battery pack
should be connected into the PrimeTest Series. Disconnect the PrimeTest Series
from all leads before opening the battery compartment.
Do not open the PrimeTest, no user serviceable parts.
To avoid losing data or damaging your PrimeTest, do not connect power intensive
devices such as external hard drives, or attempt to charge or transfer data to a
mobile phone, camera or similar device via the USB port. Seaward cannot
guarantee compatibility with all USB memory sticks. If you encounter problems
using a particular USB memory stick with your PrimeTest, please try using a
different brand and/or size of USB memory stick before contacting technical
support.

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4 Accessories
4.1 Standard PrimeTest Contents (What’s in the Box)

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4.2 Part Numbers
Instrument Only
PrimeTest Elite+ 380A936
PrimeTest Pro 380A938
Instruments complete with kit
PrimeTest Pro with PG3 AUS/NZ 1 YR and ruck sack 380A939
PrimeTest Pro with PG3 AUS/NZ 1 YR, Test n Tag Elite 2 AUS/NZ
and ruck sack 380A940
PrimeTest Pro Kit with PG3 AUS/NZ Outright, Test n Tag Elite 2 AUS/NZ
printer, 1D scanner and ruck sack 380A941
PrimeTest Elite+ with PG3 AUS/NZ 1 YR, Test n Tag XL AUS/NZ printer,
2D scanner and ruck sack 380A942
PrimeTest Elite+ with PG3 AUS/NZ 1 YR, Test n Tag XL AUS/NZ printer,
2D scanner and hard case 380A943

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PrimeTest Elite+ with PG3 AUS/NZ Outright, Test n Tag XL AUS/NZ
printer, 2D scanner and ruck sack 380A944
PrimeTest Elite+ with PG3 AUS/NZ Outright, Test n Tag XL AUS/NZ
printer, 2D scanner and hard case 380A945
PATGuard 3AUS/NZ
PATGuard 3 AUS/NZ 1 Year licence 400A948
PATGuard 3 AUS/NZ Outright licence 400A949
PATGuard 3 AUS/NZ, download 30 day free trial at www.seawardprimetest.com
Wireless Scanners
Wireless 1D scanner (AUS/NZ) 339A927
Wireless 2D scanner (AUS/NZ) 339A926
Printers
Test n Tag Elite 2 AUS/NZ printer 339A997
Test n Tag XL AUS/NZ printer 339A998
Batteries and Charger
PrimeTest series external battery charger (AUS/NZ) 380A021
PrimeTest series spare battery (AUS/NZ) 380A9920
Leads
PrimeTest series black mains lead (AUS/NZ) 44B165
PrimeTest series USB download lead 44B189
PrimeTest series red and black test lead set 380A951
PrimeTest series red test lead 380A982
PrimeTest series black test lead 380A983

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5 Getting Started
5.1 Getting to Know Your PrimeTest
Note: Only the PrimeTest Elite+ has the USB Flash Drive Port, Camera and Camera Flash features

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5.2 Before Using Your PrimeTest for the First Time
Before using your PrimeTest for the first time, please ensure that you fully charge the instrument using the
black power lead plugged into the mains inlet.
Note: Please ensure the batteries are fully charged before first use, they are not shipped fully charged
5.3 Powering ON / OFF an PrimeTest Series
Switch on the PrimeTest by pressing and holding, the green ON/START key. After 2-3 seconds the instrument
will beep and the display will show a boot up screen.
This is the Power ON button.
This is the Power OFF button

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5.4 PrimeTest Battery Status Indication
While the PrimeTest is powered on there are periodic checks of the batteries. The PrimeTest will show the
status of the batteries.
Note: The battery symbols are not displayed in real time and may take a few minutes to update
This symbol indicates that the batteries are at 100% capacity.
There are several symbols which will display the current battery voltage. When these icons are
displayed the batteries are still good.
This symbol indicates that the batteries are low. Although tests performed with the batteries in this
state are still valid, all test types may not complete their intended duration. The batteries should
be recharged.
This symbol indicates that the batteries are discharged. The PrimeTest will switch itself off after a
short period of time. The batteries must be recharged.
This symbol indicates that the PrimeTest is bulk charging batteries at the full charge current.
This symbol indicates that the PrimeTest is trickle charging the batteries with reduced charge
current. This is known as the Top Up Charge.
This symbol indicates that the PrimeTest has detected a fault with the battery or battery charger
circuit. Unplug the PrimeTest from the mains supply and wait 2 minutes before reconnecting the
mains. If the fault persists then return the PrimeTest for service.
5.5 Charging the Battery Pack
The battery pack will be charged whenever the PrimeTest is connected to the Mains Supply regardless of
whether the instrument is switched ON or OFF.
The typical charging current is set to 500mA but this may vary as the instrument also includes pre-charge
and top up charge modes.
When no tests are being performed the battery pack should be fully recharged after 7 hours.
5.6 Replacing the Battery Pack
Before opening the PrimeTest Series battery compartment ensure that all test leads and
accessories are disconnected.
• Power off the instrument.
• Disconnect all test leads and accessories.
• Position the instrument face down and remove the screw holding the battery compartment cover in
place.
• Remove the battery compartment cover.
• Remove the battery pack from the compartment and unplug the multiway connector.
• Connect the multiway connector of the new battery to the connector in the battery compartment; place
the new battery pack into the compartment.
• Relocate the battery compartment cover and fasten in position with the battery compartment screw.
Only use a replacement battery pack that has been supplied by Seaward or a Seaward approved
distributor.

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5.7 Getting To Know the User Interface
1) Information bar - This area of the screen shows the Date, Time, Current User, Battery Status and
connection Status.
Test sequence table - This area is only displayed in test mode showing the tests within the selected test
sequence. This will also display the results and status of the results that have been performed. Generally,
in manual mode, this table will only show one test.
2) Test details - This area is only displayed in test mode showing the details specific to the active test. This
includes the measurement, an analogue measurement graph, the duration and limit. Some tests may
show more than one measurement.
3) Main area - This area is used to display menu items, text fields or forms.
4) Function key icons - This area of the screen is used to identify the current action assigned to each
function key (F1 to F5).
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3
2
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6 Set up using the Wizard
The Wizard guides you through the setup process
Note: Your existing settings can be changed or overwritten when using the wizard.
The Wizard can be accessed from the Home Screen by selecting (F4) then (F2)
The wizard will go through each of the items listed in turn by entering (F3)

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Once each section is complete enter and it returns you back to the wizard screen and enters in the
relevant box. Once all six have been completed as above (F1) returns you to the home screen and
(F5)
will return you to the main area page 1.
Time/Date see section 8.2
User Preferences see section 8.3
Bluetooth see section 8.4
Printer see section 8.5
7 User Options (PAT Settings, PrimeTest Elite+ and PrimeTest Pro)
PAT Settings is used to setup standard user preferences, such as the options after each test.
User options can be accessed from the Home Screen by selecting (F1) for the Portable
Appliance Testing window.
In the Portable Appliance Testing window select the Tools function (F2) to enter the User Options /
PAT Settings window.

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The User Options or PAT Settings window consists of 4 pages and the function keys on these pages
correspond to the following:
Use F1 to return to the Home Screen, without saving.
Use F3 to go to the next User Options / PAT Settings page.
Use F4 to save changes and return to the Portable Appliance Testing Menu.
Use F5 to return to the Portable Appliance Testing Menu, without saving.
7.1 User Options / PAT Settings - Options Page 1
Asset ID:
Blank / Repeat Last / Increment
This can be set to present a blank field, repeat the last Asset ID or automatically increment the Asset ID
number for each successive test.
Start Increment:
This field is used to set the starting point for the auto increment feature. The value entered can be numeric
or alpha-numeric ending with a numerical value.
Note: If you want data to display in the correct numerical order in PATGuard 3 then, for example, use “0001”
instead of “1”.
On Test Fail:
End Test / Fail Menu
In the event of a test failure during an automatic sequence, the PrimeTest can be configured to either End
Test, which will terminate the test sequence or present a Fail Menu, which will provide the following list of
options:

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Restart Test
Skip Test
Restart Test Sequence
Abort Test Sequence (Don’t Save Results)
End Test Sequence (Save Results)
Note: Restart Test is useful for coping with situations such as forgetting to connect the earth continuity
probe. End Test Sequence will record a Fail result whereas Abort Test Sequence does not record a result.
After Test:
New Test / Print Label / Print Results / Options Menu
There is a choice of 4 actions to be carried out at the end of a test sequence.
New Test will allow data to be saved at the end of a test using (F4) and then open the Asset Details
window ready for a new test.
Print Label will allow data to be saved at the end of a test using (F4) and then open the Print Label
window. When printing is complete, the tester will stay in the Print Label window until printing is complete
or you can return to the Test Details window using (F5), ready to start the next appliance.
Print Results will display the Print Test Results menu, selecting Print (F4) will send this to a connected
Bluetooth printer or you can return to the Test Details window using (F5), ready to start the next
appliance.
Options Menu will allow data to be saved at the end of a test using (F4) and then open the Test Details
window. Pressing (F4) will proceed to the Test Result Options window with a list of addition options:
View Test Results
View Test Sequence
Information
Print Test Results
Print Label
The Up / Down keyboard arrows keys, on the keyboard, can be used to highlight an option which can be
selected using (F4) or you can return to the Test Details window using (F5), ready to start the next
appliance.
Leakage Result:
Last / Worst
This field can set to “Last” where the last reading taken during the measurement period is compared with
the pass/fail limit or “Worst” where the highest reading taken during the measurement period is compared
with the pass/fail limit.
Setting the field to “Worst” will cause the leakage result to fail if the reading exceeds the limit value at any
point during the measurement period.
Earth Result:
Last / Worst

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This field can set to “Last” where the last reading taken during the measurement period is compared with
the pass/fail limit or “Worst” where the highest reading taken during the measurement period is compared
with the pass/fail limit.
Setting the field to “Worst” will cause the earth continuity test to fail if the reading exceeds the limit value at
any point during the measurement period, for example if there is a momentary break in the protective
conductor when the mains cable is flexed.
Earth Reverse:
Off / On
This field is used to enable or disable automatic reversal of the earth continuity test current polarity. “Off”
sets the earth continuity test current to +200mA and “On” sets the earth continuity test current to +200mA
followed by -200mA.
Sub Lkg Factor:
0% / 6% / 10%
This field is used to set the substitute (alternative) leakage scale factor to 0%, 6% or 10%. The substitute
(alternative) leakage reading is then calculated for 230V (0%), 244V (6%) or 253V (10%).
7.2 User Options / PAT Settings - Options Page 2
Comments:
Always / On Pass / On Fail / Never/ Never on retest
Can be set to open the comment window: Always (after every test sequence), if the test result is a Pass, if
the test result is a Fail, Never or Never on retest.
New Comments:
Clear / Same as Last / Same as previous test
This field can be set to Clear where previous comments are removed from the comments fields or Same as
Last where the previous remain in the comments fields. This can be useful when performing repeated tests
on the same type of appliance or Same as previous which is from the last time it was tested.
Checkbox Interval (Elite+ Only):
None / Daily / Weekly / Monthly
This field is used to set the frequency of the Checkbox reminder to None, Daily, Weekly or Monthly.

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Comments Line:
Notes / Asset Description / Make / Model / Serial Number / Code / Asset Description (fixed) (Elite+ Only) /
Notes (large field) (Elite+ Only) / RFID Data (Elite+ Only)
This allows the field descriptor for each of the four comment lines (text lines) to be changed to show: Notes,
Asset Description, Asset Group, Make, Model, Serial Number, Location, Code, Asset Description (fixed),
Notes (large field) or RFID Data as required (note this also needs to be setup in PATGuard).
7.3 User Options / PAT Settings - Options Page 3
Page 3 of the PAT Settings options allows items to be deleted from various lists that exist on the
instrument.
Choose the list to delete from:-
Site List / Location List / Comments: Description / Comments: Make / Comments: Model / Comments:
Asset Group / Comments: Manufacturer / Custom Test: Test Name / Custom Test: Test Units / Custom
Test: Test Results
The keyboard arrow keys, on the instrument, can be used to highlight the list to be deleted, for example
“Site List”
Select the item to delete:-
With the correct list highlighted, the item on the list to be deleted can also be highlighted.
To delete the item selected use “Delete” (F2) or check the “delete all”, a warning message is displayed
confirming the list and item to be deleted.
Note: Default items can be deleted, however, if all items have been deleted the list will revert back to the
original default, for example “Site 1”.