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RFID reader specification ............................81 ® Bluetooth printer (optional) ............................ 82 22.1 Commissioning the BENNING PT 1 ........................... 82 Inserting / removing the batteries ..........................82 Connecting the AC power supply unit ......................... 82 Inserting a paper roll ..............................82 ®...
Software changes Basic notes If a software change is performed without the knowledge and You must have read and understood the operating approval of the manufacturer, the warranty and guarantee claim manual to be able to safely install and use the product! becomes void.
Safety notes Safety This documentation contains notes that must be taken into Basic information about safety consideration for personal safety and avoiding personal injuries The product is built according to the state of the art and the and damage to property. recognized safety regulations.
Competent person The BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 appliance tester can be In terms of the German Health and Safety at Work Regulation, a used to its full extent in earthed mains only. competent person is someone who has the required expert...
Outer package 10043820 Molded parts 10043821 The range of functions of the BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 can be extended using optional accessories. Storage The look of the ST 755 corresponds to that of the ST 760. Improper storage might result in operational malfunctions.
Operating elements View of connection side BENNING ST 760, plan view (without case) (without case) Measuring accessories included Pos. Meaning of operating elements: Mains connection cable SD memory card slot USB 2.0 interface, socket type A, e. g. for USB sticks (max. 8 GB), keyboard USB 2.0 interface, socket type A...
Conductors led through Optional accessories individually and with double insulation Figure Designation Item no.: PC program Measuring adapters for BENNING ST 755/ ST 760: BENNING PC-Win ST 750-760 047001 Figure Designation Item no.: logging software incl. USB cable Three-phase adapter for...
Appliance tester status General operation The BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 is operated via the integrated Battery state of charge touchscreen. Capacitive detection enables the touchscreen to respond to touch by your fingers or the rubber coating of the supplied stylus.
Change of test station Do not switch off the appliance tester if you disconnect the mains supply of the ST 755/ ST 760 due to a test station change. The ST 755/ ST 760 appliance tester is provided with an integrated storage battery in order to maintain operation in the event of a power failure.
The change of the host name only point shall be contacted with the test probe. becomes effective after restarting the ST 755/ ST 760. Valid for RPE (only if RPE test repetition is switched off), 9.2.2.3 LAN-IPv4/ WLAN-IPv4...
After successful connection, a message appears on the display. message "Stored" on the right of the corresponding Database network line. ST 755/ ST 760 database structure Deleting a stored WLAN network Touch the line of a stored WLAN network or of the connected network.
9.3.3.4 Switching to another customer entry These steps can only be carried out using the PC Touch the "Customer" line on the right of the software (BENNING PC-WIN ST 750-760). screen. 9.3.2.2 Closing the database (Example: customer name “ws”) ...
Department Identification number and designation You can select a department to filter already created test samples. The identification number and device designation are used for the unique naming of test samples. Department is selected: The system displays all test samples that have been Identification number and designation must be entered created under the currently selected department.
“Department" are displayed. When all entries have been completed, the new user will be created and can be selected during login of the ST 755/ ST 760. To ensure that all test samples of the current customer are displayed, the "not selected" status must be available in the Changing a user "Department"...
(recognizable by the copy number added). The user entry will be copied and can be selected as a user during login of the ST 755/ ST 760. Deleting a user Touch the line of the user to be deleted.
9.5.3.1 Creating a test procedure Customer-specific visual inspection Tap the “New” button and enter the name of You can select the "Customer-specific visual inspection" menu the test procedure. item to create individual test questions. Cancel entry: Use the icon on the left to navigate to the “Questions” Tap the “Back”...
USB slot of the appliance tester. Example: database name.db The update is complete and the ST 755/ ST 760 now uses the 9.5.4.1 Update via USB stick latest GUI and firmware version. Connect a USB stick to your PC.
Tap the icon on the left: "via network”. installed the update completely. The update is complete and the ST 755/ ST 760 now uses the latest The detected update is shown on the display of the appliance GUI and firmware version.
9.5.6.2 Visual inspection Templates Use the icon on the left to navigate to the “Edit Use the icon on the left to navigate to the visual inspection” screen. “Templates” screen. Select the desired database in the selection In the "Templates" menu area, you can copy customer-specific line.
After initial commissioning or when changing the test probe (1-pin/ 2-pin), the appliance tester must be calibrated using the internal calibration. The ST 755/ ST 760 must be calibrated externally every 12 months by the manufacturer or in certified calibration laboratories.
Display, time, language Use the icon on the left to navigate to the “Display, time, language” screen. Time You can set the current time. Use the icon on the left to navigate to the “Time” screen. Touch the desired column and change the value by swiping up or down.
Help Brightness The Help menu provides you with an overview or short description You can set the screen brightness of the appliance tester. depending on the menu level you are currently in. Use the icon on the left to navigate to the These brief descriptions are intended as quickly accessible “Screen brightness”...
11.3 General test procedure Automatic testing Start 11.1 Overview Use the icon on the left to navigate to the Automatic test “Automatic test” screen. The following selections must be made in the “Automatic test" screen: Database available? Database After selection, test samples Select existing database of other databases will not be displayed anymore...
Test procedure of the test sample Analysis of test results Please observe the information on the display. The message "Test successful" or Depending on the test procedure used, “Test failed” is displayed. individual measurements must be enabled by tapping the "Start" button. ...
Manual testing according to VDE 0701-0702 12.1 Overview of standard-related specifications Protection Protection Protection class I class II class III (Class I) (Class II) (Class III) 5.1* Scope of testing: *) The figures stated refer to VDE 0701-0702:2008-06. 5.2 Visual inspection Check for visible defects and suitability regarding the field of application:...
12.2 Test procedure overview VDE 0701-0702 Devices with Devices with PE, Devices without PE, extra-low voltage (SELV/ PELV), Class I Class II Class III Visual inspection (standard, advanced, customer-specific) Visual inspection passed? CLASS I Individual tests: Specification, selection and order ...
“N.A.” for not available. Depending on the protection class of the test sample, the ST 755/ ST 760 offers preconfigured individual tests. Tap the “Start” button. Specification, selection and order of the individual tests You can continue to test the test sample.
The test data will be saved automatically in the database and can After having completed all necessary individual be read out via the BENNING PC software. tests, tap the "Done" button on the "VDE 0701- You will get back to the “Main menu” screen.
Manual testing according to VDE 0751-1 (EN/ IEC 62353) 13.1 Overview of standard-related specifications Protection class I (Class I) Protection class II (Class II) 5.1* Scope of testing: *) The figures stated refer to VDE 0751-1:2015-10 (EN/ IEC 62353). Visual inspection Check the following for visible damages: ...
13.2 Test procedure overview VDE 0751-1 Devices with PE, Devices without PE, Class I Class II Visual inspection (standard, advanced, customer-specific) Visual inspection passed? CLASS I CLASS II (protective conductor resistance) RInsu-1 (insulating resistance LN-PE) RInsu-1 (insulating resistance LN-test body) ...
Tap the “Start” button. Depending on the protection class of the medical electrical test sample, the ST 760/ ST 755 offers preconfigured individual tests. You can continue to test the test sample. Specification, selection and order of the individual tests Please have a look at the defects detected during the visual are determined by the responsible qualified electrician.
"L<->N" and "N<->L” to carry out the polarity The test data will be saved automatically in the database and can reversal. be read out via the BENNING PC software. You will get back to the “Main menu” screen. Analysis of test results 13.4.4.4 Back...
Manual testing according to VDE 0544-4 (EN/ IEC 60974-4) 14.1 Overview of standard-related specifications Protection class I (Class I) Protection class II (Class II) Scope of testing: *) The figures stated refer to VDE 0544-4:2017-05 (EN 60974-4:2016). Visual inspection The following must be checked: ...
14.2 Test procedure overview VDE 0544-4 Devices with PE, Devices without PE, Class I Class II Visual inspection (standard, advanced, customer-specific) Visual inspection passed? CLASS I CLASS II (protective conductor resistance) RInsu-1 (insulating resistance LN-PE) RInsu-1 (insulating resistance LN-test body) ...
14.4.2.2 Defects detected 14.3 Explanation Standard visual inspection Manual testing according to VDE 0544-4 is used for tests of power Tap the “Error” button. sources for arc welding after repair or modification and for periodic testing. Advanced and customer-specific visual Periodic testing may only be carried out after possible faults have inspection been eliminated.
"L<->N" and "N<->L” to carry out the polarity The test data will be saved automatically in the database and can be read out via the BENNING PC software. reversal. You will get back to the “Main menu” screen.
Tap the "Reset" button to reset all limits to the previously set default limits. Test values calculated from different limits are automatically determined by the ST 755/ ST 760. For this, refer to the following example calculation.
Please note: The leakage current clamp does not require a connection to the ST 755/ ST 760. The measured leakage or fault current is If leakage/fault currents flow through different fault points, they entered manually in an input window of the appliance tester.
RPE – Protective conductor resistance 15.2 Application Class I, RPE VDE 0751-1 / VDE 0544-4 / VDE 0701-0702 EN 62353 EN 60974-4 Portable test sample Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Explanation Test samples with protective conductor must have a proper and safe connection to all parts that are connected to the protective conductor, that are accessible and conductive,...
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Class I, RPE Class I, RPE Stationary test sample Stationary test sample Connection diagram Connection diagram Circuit diagram Circuit diagram Test the test sample according to the connection diagram. Test the test sample according to the connection diagram. ...
Measurement Measuring errors Examine the test sample. Determine the necessary measuring points before starting the test. If you lose contact with the test sample during the measurement, Select the testing current. the circuit will be interrupted. The maximum value of > 30,000 Ω is shown on the display of the Select the testing current by touching the line shown on the left.
RInsu – Insulating resistance 15.3 VDE 0751-1 / VDE 0544-4 / The test sample must be disconnected from the mains. VDE 0701-0702 EN 62353 EN 60974-4 Class Class Class Class Class Class Class If both measuring tips are accidentally touched or if the testing voltage is carried over to other conductive parts or these parts are touched, the resulting electric flow might lead to shock and a subsequent accident.
Application Class I, RInsu-1 Class I, RInsu-4 LN <-> accessible parts without PE LN <-> PE Connection diagram VDE 0701-0702, VDE 0544-4, VDE 0751-1 Connection diagram VDE 0701-0702, VDE 0544-4, VDE 0751-1 Circuit diagram VDE 0701-0702, VDE 0544-4, VDE 0751-1 ...
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Class II, RInsu-2 Class III, RInsu-1 Sec. <-> test body Input <-> test body Connection diagram VDE 0701-0702 Connection diagram VDE 0701-0702, VDE 0544-4, VDE 0751-1 Circuit diagram VDE 0701-0702 Connect the test probes according to the connection diagram and scan the portable test sample.
Measurement Class III, RInsu-3 Make sure that the test sample is free of voltage. Input <-> output Determine the necessary measuring points before starting the test. LN, PE, secondary side, accessible conductive parts, accessible conductive parts without PE connection ...
IPE – Protective conductor current 15.4 Application Explanation Class I, IPE, direct current measuring method Place the test sample onto an insulated surface. VDE 0751-1 / VDE 0544-4 / VDE 0701-0702 EN 62353 EN 60974-4 Class Class Class Class Class Class Class For devices with protection class I, the protective conductor...
Measurement Class I, IPE, alternative leakage current measurement Make sure that the test sample is free of voltage. Only after passed RInsu measurement Connect the mains plug of the test sample to the test socket of the appliance tester. ...
ICont – Contact current 15.5 Application Class I, ICont, direct current measuring method Explanation Place the test sample onto an insulated surface. VDE 0751-1 / VDE 0544-4 / VDE 0701-0702 EN 62353 EN 60974-4 Class Class Class Class Class Class Class (optional) The contact current must be measured on every accessible...
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Class I, ICont, differential current measuring method Class II, ICont, direct current measuring method Measures the sum of all leakage currents Place the test sample onto an insulated surface. Connection diagram Connection diagram VDE 0701-0702, VDE 0544-4 VDE 0701-0702, VDE 0544-4 Circuit diagram Circuit diagram VDE 0701-0702, VDE 0544-4...
Measurement Class II, ICont, alternative leakage current measurement Make sure that the test sample is free of voltage. L and N conductors are bridged Connect the mains plug of the test sample to the test socket of the appliance tester. ...
ILeak – Device leakage current 15.6 Application Class I, ILeak, direct current measuring method Explanation The polarity of L-N must be reversed. VDE 0751-1 / VDE 0544-4 / VDE 0701-0702 EN 62353 EN 60974-4 Class Class Class Class Class Class Class The device leakage current corresponds to the sum of all leakage currents and is tested at mains voltage for medical devices of...
Measurement Class I, ILeak, alternative leakage current measurement Make sure that the test sample is free of mains voltage. L and N conductors are bridged Connect the mains plug of the test sample to the test socket of the appliance tester.
PLeak – Patient leakage current 15.7 Application Class I, IPLeak, direct current measuring method Explanation The polarity of L-N must be reversed. VDE 0751-1 / VDE 0544-4 / VDE 0701-0702 EN 62353 EN 60974-4 Class Class Class Class Class Class Class The patient leakage current is the current that flows from active applied parts via the patient to earth or to the PE conductor.
Class I, IPLeak, alternative leakage current measurement Class II, IPLeak, alternative leakage current measurement L, N and PE conductors are bridged L and N conductors are bridged Connection diagram Connection diagram VDE 0751-1 (applied parts of type F) VDE 0751-1 (applied parts of type F) Circuit diagram Circuit diagram VDE 0751-1 (applied parts of type F)
16 A per phase. of the BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 is used. All devices and components of the test sample that protect against the impacts of electricity must be tested for safe operation.
Application Measurement Make sure that the test sample is free of mains voltage. Class I, functional test, direct current measuring method Connect the mains plug of the test sample to the test socket of Place the test sample onto an insulated surface. the appliance tester.
15.9 Cable continuity test Measurement Connect the mains plug of the test sample to the test socket of Explanation the appliance tester. VDE 0751-1 / VDE 0544-4 / VDE 0701-0702 EN 62353 EN 60974-4 Multiple socket/ Connecting cable extension cable Class Class Class...
15.10 Ua – Safety extra-low voltage Measurement Connect the mains plug of the test sample to the test socket of VDE 0751-1 / VDE 0544-4 / VDE 0701-0702 the appliance tester. EN 62353 EN 60974-4 Connect the test probe and the measuring line to the appliance Class Class Class...
15.11 Ua weld. – Voltage of welding circuit Class II, Ua, weld. VDE 0751-1 / VDE 0544-4 / VDE 0701-0702 EN 62353 EN 60974-4 Only after passed RInsu measurement Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Explanation The voltage of the welding circuit (open-circuit voltage) is tested to check for compliance with the specifications regarding the rated voltage of devices according to VDE 0544-4.
15.12 ICont weld. – Contact current of the welding circuit Class II, ICont weld. VDE 0751-1 / VDE 0544-4 / Direct current measuring method VDE 0701-0702 EN 62353 EN 60974-4 Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Explanation The contact current of the welding circuit is tested to check for compliance with the rated values of devices according to VDE 0544-4.
Connect the cable adapter to the shock-proof socket of the PRCD tripping time 5x I nom. [ms] and the cable adapter jack of the BENNING ST 755/ ST 760. The test sample is supplied with mains voltage. tripping time ½x I nom. [ms] ...
IEC 60346, VDE 0100) and is protected with a maximum nominal current of 16 A. Plug the CEE connection cable of the BENNING MA 2-16 into an Please observe and follow all instructions of the appropriate CEE socket 16 A/ 6h of your electrical installation.
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Connect the BENNING MA 2-16 measuring adapter to the Connect the BENNING MA 2-16 measuring adapter to the BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 appliance tester according to the BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 appliance tester according to the connection conditions.
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Connect the BENNING MA 2-16 measuring adapter to the Connect the BENNING MA 2-16 measuring adapter to the BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 appliance tester according to the BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 appliance tester according to the connection conditions.
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Connect the BENNING MA 2-16 measuring adapter to the Connect the BENNING MA 2-16 measuring adapter to the BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 appliance tester according to the BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 appliance tester according to the connection conditions.
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Connect the BENNING MA 2-16 measuring adapter to the Connect the BENNING MA 2-16 measuring adapter to the BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 appliance tester according to the BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 appliance tester according to the connection conditions.
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Connect the BENNING MA 2-16 measuring adapter to the Connect the BENNING MA 2-16 measuring adapter to the BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 appliance tester according to the BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 appliance tester according to the connection conditions.
Clamp the neutral conductor as well as the phase(s) of the lines of the test adapter that are led through individually using the leakage current clamp. (Please observe the operating manual of the BENNING CM 9 leakage current clamp.) Select the "Clamp measurement”...
Portable power distributors 17.2 Application VDE 0751-1 / VDE 0544-4 / The manufacturer recommends compliance with the following VDE 0701-0702 EN 62353 EN 60974-4 points to test a portable power distributor: Class Class Class Class Class Class Class 1. option 2.
Automatic test procedures The BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 appliance tester supports automatic test procedures. A large number of different test procedures are already available ex works, so that the appliance tester can be used immediately for various test samples.
IPE (diff.), Ua at the secondary output (max. 25 V), e. g. for testing mains supply units and chargers RPE (600 mA) and RInsu-1 (500 V) with BENNING CM 9 and adapter (part no.: Devices of Class I with IPE clamp 044127/ 044128), IPE (clamp measurement), three-phase devices via adapter (part no.: 044122/ 044123)
Test procedure overview Class II/ III AUTO test no. Class II Class III Name Visual inspection Connection test RInsu-1/ RInsu-IN RInsu-3 ICont Functional test Measured values of test procedures Class II (VDE 0701-0702) AUTO Name Individual tests test no. Devices of Class II RInsu-1 (500 V), functional test with ICont (diff.) Devices of Class II with ICont RInsu-1 (500 V), ICont (alt.)
18.2 Test procedures according to VDE 0751-1 Test procedure overview Class I/ Class II AUTO test no. Class I Class II Name Visual inspection Connection test RPE 600 mA RInsu-1/ RInsu-IN RInsu-2 RInsu-3 ILeak IPLeak Functional test Measured values of test procedures Class I (VDE 0751-1) AUTO Name Individual tests...
18.3 Test procedures according to VDE 0544-4 Test procedure overview Class I/ Class II AUTO test no. Class I Class II Name Visual inspection Connection test RPE 600 mA RInsu-1/ RInsu-IN RInsu-2 RInsu-3 ICont ICont weld. Functional test Ua welding test Measured values of test procedures Class I (VDE 0544-4) AUTO Name...
Make sure to properly connect your appliance tester or its SD memory card to your PC. The BENNING PC-Win ST 750 - 760 logging software enables A bad connection might involve data loss during a file you to conveniently manage your databases.
Barcode reader (optional) Barcode readers serve as an optical recognition tool for the BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 appliance tester and make it easier to 1. Enabling the factory settings: manage and identify the test samples. For this purpose, each test...
Navigate from the main menu to the “VDE ...” screen (required test standard) The barcode reader is intended to read the BENNING barcode labels and to identify and manage test Select the corresponding protection class. samples.
Creating/ searching a test sample – database 20.4 Barcode reader specification administration USB barcode reader Navigate from the main menu to the “Settings” Supported barcodes screen. UPC/EAN/JAN & add-on 2/5, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Interleave 25, Industrial 25, Matrix 25, Code 11, Code 128, ...
Connect the connecting cable of the RFID reader to a RFID reader. USB port of the BENNING ST 755/ ST 760. The read UID no. is The test sample is applied as The status LED of the RFID reader lights up and an acoustic automatically applied and the current selection.
Creating/ searching a test sample – test acc. Creating/ searching a test sample – database to “VDE ...” administration Navigate from the main menu to the “Settings” Navigate from the main menu to the “VDE ...” screen. screen (required test standard) ...
Before using it, the battery must be connected and fully charged. Navigate to the “Main menu”. The BENNING PT 1 is the perfect solution for rapidly generating test reports on site thanks to its high printing speed and data ®...
Start the appliance tester. left and right mouse Connect the connecting cable the USB keyboard to a button USB port of the BENNING ST 755/ ST 760. 23.1 Commissioning The USB keyboard is ready for operation. 24.2 Operating the USB keyboard Inserting the batteries The mouse pointer is navigated by rolling the trackball.
For the Periodic inspection BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 appliance tester, the following A periodic inspection is a test which is carried out in certain time classification has been made: intervals and which is intended for proving the electrical safety.
Medical electrical device (ME device) Applied part of type B: Electrical device which is equipped with an applied part, which This is an applied part which provides protection against electric serves to transfer energy to or from the patient or which indicates shock in compliance with the requirements defined in IEC 60601- such an energy transfer to or from the patient and for which the 1, especially considering the admissible leakage current, and...
Disposal The manufacturer attaches great importance to the environmental compatibility of the entire product range. Environmental compatibility was a very important criterion for the selection of suppliers. The individual components are mainly transported in reusable packaging. The installation as well as the associated transport packaging predominantly consist of recyclable raw materials.
Technical data 27.1 Technical data, measuring and device function 230 V 10 % DIN EN 61557-16:2015-12: Mains connection: The tester must allow the measurement of at least the following 50-60 Hz parameters: Current consumption of protective conductor resistance appliance tester: ...
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Measurement acc. to measuring spec./ limit Tester acc. to regulation Measuring the protective conductor resistance VDE 0701-702 EN 61010-1 (RPE, test socket) VDE 0751-1 (VDE 0411-T1) (VDE 0701 Part 260) Testing current: 600 mA AC (-30 % / +30 %) at EN 61557-1 Protection class I (up to a length of (0...5) ohms...
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Measurement acc. to measuring spec./ limit Tester acc. to regulation Measuring by means of the direct current measuring VDE 0701-0702, Class I EN 61010-1 method (test socket); measuring the protective Protective conductor current, 3.5 mA (VDE 0411-T1) conductor current for devices of Class I; measuring the Heating devices up to 3.5 kW3.5 mA EN 61557-1 leakage current, contact current, leakage currents of...
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Measurement acc. to measuring spec./ limit Tester acc. to regulation Safety extra-low voltage (PELV, SELV), measurement using VDE 0701-0702 EN 61010-1 a probe (VDE 0411-T1) EN 61557-1 Measuring range: 1.0 ... 360 V DC or 250 V AC (VDE 0413 T1) Resolution: 0.1 V DIN EN 61557-16:2015-12...
27.2 Factory settings, setup of limits IPLeak tests RPE tests Ω IPLeak VDE 0751-1, Class I, AC, type BF 5.00 RPE VDE 0701-0702 Ω IPLeak VDE 0751-1, Class I, AC, type CF 0.05 RPE VDE 0751-1 Ω IPLeak VDE 0751-1, Class I, DC, type BF 0.01 RPE VD 0544-4 IPLeak VDE 0751-1, Class I, DC, type CF...
Warranty terms In case of need, do not hesitate to contact the Spare parts or The BENNING ST 755/ ST 760 is subject to stringent quality Returns management at the service numbers stated in chapter 31. testing. In case of faults with regard to correct functioning, we grant the statutory manufacturer’s warranty.
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