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- Page 1 PrimeTest 100 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Bracken Hill South West Industrial Estate Peterlee Co Durham SR8 2SW ENGLAND Tel: +44(0)191 5863511 www.seaward.co.uk sales@seaward.co.uk service@seaward.co.uk Part Number 344A550 Revision 1 © 2006 Seaward Electronic Ltd...
- Page 2 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...
- Page 3 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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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PrimeTest 100 Operating Instructions Contents Important Information Introduction Performing Tests Checking a mains power outlet Testing a Class I Appliance Testing a Class II Appliance Testing a mains cord Testing an extension lead Specification Maintenance Battery Check Battery Replacement Service and Calibration... -
Page 5: 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 PrimeTest 100. Caution, risk of electric shock. Indicates instructions must be followed to avoid danger to persons. - Page 6 PrimeTest 100 Operating Instructions Figure 1. PrimeTest 100 Front View Figure 2. PrimeTest 100 End View...
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Page 7: Introduction
PrimeTest 100 Operating Instructions 2 Introduction The PrimeTest 100 is a hand held battery powered unit suitable for carrying out electrical safety checks • Class I appliances • Class II appliances • IEC mains leads • Extension leads • Mains outlet wiring Numbers shown in circles e.g. - Page 8 IEC socket on the end panel and a Class I Class II appliance test is selected, the PrimeTest 100 will flash the Cord test enunciator to indicate that the Cord test is the most appropriate test.
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Page 9: Performing Tests
PrimeTest 100. When the unit is ready the display will be as shown below. Checking a mains power outlet Connect the IEC power cord to the PrimeTest 100 socket and plug into the mains power outlet to be tested. -
Page 10: Testing A Class I Appliance
If there is a fault with the Neutral connection this is indicated by the display below. In the event of a test failure, disconnect the PrimeTest 100 from the supply and rectify the fault. leave PrimeTest permanently connected to a mains supply. - Page 11 PrimeTest 100 Operating Instructions indicated as shown below. • The test sequence is halted. • If the measured value is less than 20 ohms but greater than the factory set pass/fail threshold, the measured value is displayed and the unit indicates a fail result as shown below •...
- Page 12 • If the LO LOAd enunciator remains on the display, the load presented by the appliance may be too small for the PrimeTest 100 to detect. In this case, press the test key to continue. • If the Insulation Resistance is greater than the factory set limit a tick is placed next to the Riso enunciator.
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Page 13: Testing A Class Ii Appliance
• If the LO LOAd enunciator remains on the display, the load presented by the appliance may be too small for the PrimeTest 100 to detect. In this case, press the test key to continue. • If the Insulation Resistance is greater than the factory set limit a tick is placed next to the Riso enunciator. -
Page 14: Testing A Mains Cord
PrimeTest 100. • Press the cords test key • The PrimeTest 100 will first test the continuity of the protective earth. • If the measured value is greater than the factory set limit a cross is placed next to the R enunciator, a FAIL is indicated. -
Page 15: Testing An Extension Lead
PrimeTest 100 Operating Instructions to the Riso enunciator and the test sequence is halted. • If the Insulation Resistance is greater than the factory set limit a tick is placed next to the Riso enunciator. • The unit will proceed with the wiring test, checking the live and neutral conductors for short or open circuits or reversed connections. - Page 16 Plug the mains plug of the extension lead into the front panel mains socket on the PrimeTest 100. • The extension lead can now be tested in the same manner as an IEC as described above.
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Page 17: Specification
Test current <5mA into 2kΩ Cord Test Earth continuity, insulation resistance as above. Check for Live and Neutral open circuit, short circuit or reversed polarity. When used with Seaward test lead, Part Number 347A002 Factory Set Pass/Fail limits Class I Class II Cord Earth 0.2 ohms... -
Page 18: Maintenance
Seaward Service Agent for advise. 6 Battery Check The PrimeTest 100 is powered from a 6 AA cells which are checked before a test is performed. When the battery voltage is low the enunciator is illuminated. -
Page 19: Battery Replacement
IEC socket • Disconnect the EUT mains cable from the EUT socket • Place the PrimeTest 100 face down and release the captive screw in the battery compartment cover. • Remove the battery compartment cover and remove the discharged batteries. -
Page 20: Service And Calibration
Seaward Service Agent. We recommend a recalibration period of one year. For help or advise on Service and Calibration contact:...
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