Seaward PrimeTest 300 User manual

Operating Instructions
Bracken Hill
South West Industrial Estate
Peterlee
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ENGLAND
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Part Number 305A550 Revision 3
January 2008
© 2008 Seaward Electronic Ltd

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Figure 1 PrimeTest 300 Front View
Figure 2 PrimeTest 300End View

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Figure 3 Earth Continuity Measurement
Figure 4 Insulation Measurement (Class II)

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Figure 5 Protective Earth (PE) Conductor Current
Measurement
Figure 6 Touch Leakage Measurement

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Figure 7 RCD and Earth Loop Test
Figure 8 IEC Lead Test

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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 1 year.
The period of warranty will be effective at the day of
delivery.
(c) Copyright 2008
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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Disposal of old product
This product has been designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components that can be
recycled and reused.
When this symbol is attached to a product it means the
product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC.
Please familiarise yourself with the appropriate local
separate collection system for electrical and electronic
products.
Please dispose of this product according to local
regulations. Do not dispose of this product along with
normal waste material. The correct disposal of this
product will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health.

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Table of Contents
1User Notes ......................................................14
2Safety Notes ...................................................15
3Accessories....................................................16
3.1 Standard Accessories ..............................16
3.2 Optional Accessories ...............................16
4Unit Description..............................................17
5Getting Started ...............................................18
5.1 Charging New Batteries ...........................18
5.2 Power On.................................................18
5.3 How to Navigate Menus ...........................18
5.4 Battery Health Check ...............................19
5.5 Connecting toAccessories .......................19
6Data Transfer..................................................20
6.1 Download toPC.......................................20
6.2 Upload from PC.......................................23
6.3 Send/Receive Config Data .......................23
6.3.1 Send Config Data ................................23
6.3.2 Receive Config Data ............................25
6.4 Load Test’n’Tag Logo ..............................26
7View Saved Data.............................................27
7.1 Search .....................................................27
7.2 Options ....................................................28
7.3 Viewing Test Details.................................28
8Memory Options.............................................29
9Configuration..................................................30
9.1 Edit Test Sequences ................................30
9.1.1 Edit Sequence .....................................31
9.1.2 Copy Sequence ...................................31
9.1.3 Delete Sequence .................................32
9.1.4 Creating a New Sequence ...................32
9.1.5 User Tests ...........................................34
9.1.6 Print Sequence ....................................37
9.2 Set Date/Time..........................................38
9.3 Bluetooth Favourites ................................38
9.4 Restore Factory Settings..........................38
9.5 Restore Factory Sequences .....................38
9.6 Verify Calibration......................................38
10 User Options...................................................39
10.1 Test Options ............................................39
10.1.1 Asset ID...........................................40
10.1.2 Start Increment................................40
10.1.3 On Test Failure................................40
10.1.4 After Test.........................................40
10.1.5 Earth Result.....................................41

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10.1.6 Comments.......................................42
10.1.7 Comments Line ...............................42
10.2 Preferences .............................................43
10.2.1 Display Time....................................43
10.2.2 Set Contrast ....................................43
10.2.3 Auto Off Time (mins)........................43
10.2.4 Data Entry .......................................43
10.2.5 Backlight Mode ................................44
10.2.6 Type of User....................................44
10.2.7 Tones ..............................................44
10.3 Change User............................................44
10.4 Change Password....................................47
11 Manual Test Functions...................................49
11.1 Earth Continuity .......................................49
11.2 Insulation Resistance ...............................50
11.3 Protective Earth (PE) Conductor Current..51
11.4 Touch Current..........................................52
11.5 Earth Loop Resistance .............................54
11.6 RCD Trip Time.........................................54
11.7 IEC Lead..................................................55
12 Bluetooth Functions.......................................57
12.1 Bluetooth USB Adapter ............................57
12.2 Bluetooth Favourites ................................58
12.3 Bluetooth Connection to a Printer.............63
12.4 Bluetooth Connection to a PC ..................65
13 Automatic Test Mode .....................................66
13.1 Entering an Asset ID................................66
13.2 Entering Site Information..........................68
13.2.1 Seaward Quick Text ........................68
13.2.2 Selecting a Site using Quick Text.....69
13.3 Entering Location Information...................73
13.3.1 Selecting Location using Quick Text.73
13.3.2 Adding a new Location.....................74
13.4 Selecting a Test Sequence.......................75
13.5 Frequency of inspection ...........................76
13.6 Running the test sequence.......................77
13.7 Options ....................................................85
13.7.1 View Results....................................86
13.7.2 Information ......................................86
13.7.3 Print Label .......................................87
13.7.4 Print Result......................................87
13.7.5 Write RFID Tag................................87
14 Printer Driver Specifications..........................88
14.1.1 Test n Tag Elite ...............................88
14.1.2 Citizen CMP-10BT...........................90
14.1.3 Test n Tag .......................................91

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14.1.4 Generic ASCII..................................93
15 Electrical Specifications ................................94
15.1 Earth Continuity .......................................94
15.2 Insulation Resistance ...............................94
15.3 Protective Earth Conductor Current..........94
15.4 Touch Current..........................................95
15.5 Voltage/Frequency Measurement.............95
15.6 Earth Loop Resistance .............................95
15.7 RCD Trip Time.........................................95
15.8 IEC Lead Test..........................................96
16 Environmental Conditions .............................97
17 Maintenance ...................................................98
17.1 Preparing to work on the PrimeTest 300...98
17.2 Securing the PrimeTest 300.....................98
17.3 Cleaning ..................................................99
17.4 Battery Replacement/Charging.................99
17.5 Replacing All Fuses. ..............................100
17.6 Service and Calibration. .........................102
Spare Parts. .......................................................103
18 Useful Information........................................104

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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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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
Power socket wiring check
Protective Earth (PE) Conductor Current
Touch Current
RCD Trip Time
Earth Loop Resistance
IEC Cord Test
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
PATGuard for complete traceability.
The PrimeTest 300 is battery powered to allow greater
flexibility and portability. It is shipped complete with
NiMH rechargeable batteries and a battery charger.
The PrimeTest 300 uses the latest in wireless
technology to communicate with the range of available
accessories.

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1 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.
Note: Data may be lost or altered in virtually any
electronic memory under certain
circumstances. Therefore Seaward
Electronic assumes no responsibility for
financial losses or claims due to data lost
or otherwise rendered unusable whether as
a result of abuse, improper use, defects,
disregard of operating instructions or
procedures, or any allied causes.

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2 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.
To 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.
The tester and all associated cables and
leads must be checked for signs of damage
before equipment 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.
- Do not operate the PrimeTest 300 in an
explosive gas or dust environment.
- Do not touch the bare tip of the measuring
lead.
The PrimeTest 300 has been designed to
make measurements in a dry environment.
It must not be used for making
measurements on electric circuits with
nominal voltage greater than 300 V AC/DC.

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3 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 1.2m 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 IEC Test Lead
3.1.10 1 off 110V/230V Adaptor
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 parts of the
PrimeTest 300 are user serviceable and must be
replaced with appropriate parts 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 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 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.
See section 17.4.
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.
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.
Note: 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.
The right arrow can also be used to select a
menu option.

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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 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 re-
charged.
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 Data Transfer
Data transfer is used to transfer records and
configuration data to and from a PC. It is also used to
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 toPC and press OK (F4) to accept.
Use the left and right arrow keys to select Bluetooth