Megger RCDT300 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...M RCDT300 Series Residual Current Device testers USER MANUAL RCDT300_UG_en_V01 07 05 2004 12 07 pm Page 1...

Page 2: ...ged Test leads probes and crocodile clips must be in good order clean and with no broken or cracked insulation The battery cover must be in place whilst conducting tests Voltage indicator LED s cannot...

Page 3: ...the carton 5 LCD Display 6 Top panel 6 Lid open closure 17 Preparations for use 8 Batteries 8 Preliminary test lead check 8 General operating instructions 8 Display warning symbols 9 Setup procedure...

Page 4: ...ent test RAMP 0 180 polarity selection Selective breakers INTRODUCTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION 4 Thank you for purchasing the Megger RCD Tester For your own safety and to get the maximum benefit from your...

Page 5: ...RCDT320 1 x RCDT300 series RCD tester 1 x 3 wire test lead with prods with clips 8 x AA LR6 batteries fitted in instrument 1 x Test lead case 1 x Warranty card 1 x Calibration certificate 1 x Owners C...

Page 6: ...0mA RCDT320 only 30mA 100mA 300mA 500mA 1000mA RCDT320 only Neck strap slots Test selector x I RCD trip time 1 x I RCD trip time 5 x I RCD trip time AUTO RCDT320 only Ramp RCDT320 only V AC DC volts R...

Page 7: ...taining slot 4 Connection Panel RCDT300 Series test lead connections 7 Mains plug test lead connector Single or 3Phase connection Neutral or 2nd phase connection Warning Refer to User Guide Maximum 30...

Page 8: ...ator will be displayed Default voltmeter The default voltmeter automatically operates in all test modes indicating connection to a live system Auto Power down To extend battery life the instrument wil...

Page 9: ...ble on the instruments as per the relevant tables in the specification section of this document Reverse polarity detection Touch voltage setting To select Polarity reversal acceptance or rejection 1 W...

Page 10: ...the TEST button to exit from the set up menu Test leads All test leads form part of the measuring circuit of the instrument and must not be modified or changed in any way or be used with any other ele...

Page 11: ...ING 11 Method of measurement The plug ended test lead or two wire lead should be used for this measurement A constant current source is connected across the supply and the time taken for the supply to...

Page 12: ...p 12 NOTE If the RCD should trip while performing a 1 2I test the error message trP will be displayed instead of the time display 1xI RCD trip time measurement To test the 1xI trip time of the install...

Page 13: ...RCDs these should be tested at 0 and 180 or in the case of DC sensitive RCD s positive or negative Possible sources of error Measurement results can be affected by the following 1 Significant operatin...

Page 14: ...a lower charge than Alkaline batteries and my not give much warning before becoming exhausted To replace batteries Warning Do not switch the instrument on with the battery cover removed 1 Switch off t...

Page 15: ...hould not be left in an instrument which may remain unused for extended periods Fuse Blown indication The fuse blown symbol f indicates that an internal fuse has failed This instrument is fitted with...

Page 16: ...indicates which Megger RCD300 series testers feature the Touch voltage inhibit feature RCD Testers Line reversal detection Inhibit available Y N Y N English language RCDT310 EN AU No No RCDT320 EN AU...

Page 17: ...All units 980gms Dimensions All units 203 x 148 x 78 mm E M C In accordance with IEC61326 including amendment No 1 17 SPECIFICATION RCD Test Ranges to EN61557 6 Test Current Accuracy No Trip Test I 8...

Page 18: ...y voltage temperature interference and system voltage and frequency where applicable 18 BASIC AND SERVICE ERRORS ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Item Order Code 2 wire test lead set and crocodile clips 6220...

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