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SEAWARD Electronic Limited guarantees this product for a period of 1 year.
The period of warranty will be effective at the day of delivery.

(c)  Copyright 2003
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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
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to as an inclusion within such contract.

PrimeTest 200

Operating Instructions

Summary of Contents for PrimeTest 200

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Page 9: ...opying 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 SEAWAR...

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Page 11: ...otes These operating instructions are intended for the use of adequately trained personnel The PrimeTest 200 has been designed to make measurements in a dry environment It must not be used for making...

Page 12: ...ring function and insulation resistance measurement function M Electric shock danger Where safe operation of the tester is no longer possible it should be immediately shutdown and secured to prevent a...

Page 13: ...n up to 200 M resistance measurement 10 Measuring function selects the voltage up to 250 V AC DC measurement 11 Measuring function C selects the temperature up to 400 C measurement 4 2 LCD and Keymat...

Page 14: ...Test 200 is switched on from power off position to another switch position an on load battery test occurs The result of this test determines the available battery capacity A healthy battery results in...

Page 15: ...infinity Bargraph accuracy 10 Test voltage 500VDC at 1mA 750VDC for o c Test voltage accuracy 20 0 Test current 2mA for s c Input protection 0 5A 600 V quick blow fuse An input voltage of 30 V AC DC...

Page 16: ...current measurement Measuring Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 3 5mA 0 01mA 10 2 digits 5 40 N A 15 2 digits 0 5 Test voltage mains supply 230V 15 10 10A max Frequency 50Hz 1 Test duratio...

Page 17: ...ck test lead to exposed metalwork on the EUT 8 1 6 To start a Class I safety test sequence press the button 9 8 1 7 The earth continuity resistance for the EUT is measured at 200mA The large display 2...

Page 18: ...the test is inhibited 8 2 5 To start the differential leakage test press the button 9 Mains power is applied to the EUT for a period of 2 seconds 8 2 6 Where a longer differential leakage test is req...

Page 19: ...o the PrimeTest 200 then PE and PN symbols will flash and the test is inhibited 8 3 5 The earth loop resistance is checked and an ohmic range selected on the large digital display This resistance valu...

Page 20: ...nt a high voltage is applied between the LIVE Neutral and common of the IEC lead 8 4 7 The insulation resistance of the lead is measured over a period of 2 seconds The large display 2 indicates digita...

Page 21: ...or pushbutton action 8 6 Touch Leakage Current See figure 8 Attention before a touch leakage current test is performed on a Class II EUT the operator must ensure that the EUT has already passed a Cla...

Page 22: ...display 3 will revert to indicating a PASS FAIL status An additional visual display of a or also indicates the PASS FAIL status 8 6 10 The touch leakage current will remain displayed until another ro...

Page 23: ...h potential Electric shock danger 8 8 1 Ensure the circuit or test object to be measured is voltage free Ensure the IEC mains lead is disconnected from the PrimeTest 200 8 8 2 Select the insulation re...

Page 24: ...ure 12a and 12b 8 10 1 Select the voltage measurement function on the rotary switch 10 8 10 2 Plug the voltage measurement adaptor into the IEC mains input plug 14 on the end of the PrimeTest 200 8 10...

Page 25: ...aning 9 3 1 Clean the external case of the PrimeTest 200 with a clean dry cloth 9 3 2 Avoid using solvents and abrasive scouring agents to clean the external case of the PrimeTest 200 9 3 3 Check the...

Page 26: ...be displayed 9 6 Checking the EUT Socket Fuses 9 6 1 Plug the PrimeTest 200 into the mains power socket using the IEC lead provided 9 6 2 Select one of the three power tests differential leakage curre...

Page 27: ...ery compartment and fasten in position with the battery cover captive screw 9 8 Calibration To maintain the specified accuracy of the measurement results the instrument must be recalibrated at regular...

Page 28: ...rence Positions 90 E1 N A Supply Voltage At the Limits Specified E2 0 52 by the Manufacturer Temperature 0 C and 35 C E3 1 Absorbed Current of Maximum Absorbed Current Device on Test of the Device on...

Page 29: ...90 E1 N A Supply Voltage At the Limits Specified E2 0 53 by the Manufacturer Temperature 0 C and 35 C E3 1 Absorbed Current of Maximum Absorbed Current Device on Test of the Device on Test E4 N A Low...

Page 30: ...ositions 90 E1 N A Supply Voltage At the Limits Specified E2 0 56 by the Manufacturer Temperature 0 C and 35 C E3 0 81 Absorbed Current of Maximum Absorbed Current Device on Test of the Device on Test...

Page 31: ...ons 90 E1 N A Supply Voltage At the Limits Specified E2 0 75 by the Manufacturer Temperature 0 C and 35 C E3 1 4 Absorbed Current of Maximum Absorbed Current Device on Test of the Device on Test E4 N...

Page 32: ...h Earth Open Circuit On Flash Flash Neutral Open Circuit Err 1 The PrimeTest 200 has failed one of the Earth Relay Pre Check tests Contact your local service agent Err 2 The PrimeTest 200 has failed o...

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