Seaward SafeCheck 8 User Manual

Instructions 309A553 August 2006 © 2004 Clare Instruments Issue 2

Switching on the tester 9 Switching on the tester The Tester is supplied with a moulded 3 pin plug to ensure that it is safely wired and ready to go

The Login Screen 10 If there are any problems with the supply, the Tester will give a warning indicating the nature of the problem. There are two po

The Main Menu 11 Tuesday 15 July 2003 08:59 NEW MEMORY LOGIN SETUP TEST OPTIONS

Selecting The Test Settings 12 As can be seen, there are three main options, plus a fast key command to return to the Login screen. At this stage,

Selecting The Test Settings 13 Earth Bond Test Current = 25A Duration = 2 seconds Pass level = below 0.5Ω Line Short to Case Voltage = 40Vac

Selecting The Test Settings 14 Flash Test Voltage = 2500Vac Duration = 2 seconds Pass level = below 2mA Power/Leakage Test Voltage = Supply

The Test Sequence 15 Polarity Test Voltage = 40Vac Duration = 2 seconds Power Pass level = correct wiring All of these settings are factory

The Test Sequence 16 1: Visual Check The visual check feature is included to enable the user to record the fact that the unit has been physically i

The Test Sequence 17 3: Insulation Test If selected in the test settings, the Insulation Test will be performed. The test applies 250V or 500V to L

The Test Sequence 18 Depending on test selection, the Flash test is performed at either 1250Vac or 2500Vac. For Metal Cased products, the test is pe

Contents 1 Declaration of conformity 3 Safety 4 Chapter 1 - Introducing the Tester 6 Introduction 6 Your Electrical Safety Tes

Performing Manual Tests 19 Print Results Selecting Print Results will cause the tester to print the results in the current print format. This setti

Performing Manual Tests 20 TEST TIME PASS LEVEL Performing The Test Visual Check This test is performed in the same way as when performed during t

Performing Manual Tests 21 Once the settings on screen are correct, press YES/START to perform the test. Once the test is complete, the tester will

Performing Manual Tests 22 Leakage Test This test should only be performed after ensuring that no hazard will result from the product function e.g.

Configuring The Tester 23 Configuring The Tester Although the tester has been designed to be used without the need to make any changes to the settin

How to use Setup 24 Edit Test Settings This allows the user to add, modify, remove or confirm test settings that can then be selected during automat

How to use Setup 25 Name Each test sequence is given a name. This is to help the user when selecting test sequences during automatic testing. When N

How to use Setup 26 Store Settings Use the cursor keys to highlight the OK and press Enter or select the OK Fast key to save the settings and return

How to use Setup 27 Novice User Selects the User level as a NOVICE user. This will cause Help screens to be displayed prior to every test. Advanced

How to use Setup 28 Saving User Settings In the EDIT USER SETTINGS, highlight OK and press the Enter button or select the OK Fast key. The user set

Contents 2 Chapter 5 - Interfacing 37 Serial Port 37 Parallel Port 37 Barcodes 37 Guard Switch 37 Beacon 37 Chap

How to use Setup 29 POWER POLARITY This option will allow the tester to perform the power tests in one of three ways. INPUT POLARITY - perform the

How to use Setup 30 ROLL PRINTER This allows the user to define the roll printer to be used with the Safe Check 8. For barcode printing with the Sea

How to use the Memory 31 How to use the Memory To use the memory tests and functions, use the cursor keys to highlight the MEMORY OPTIONS on the Mai

How to use the Memory 32 Once the PERFORM MEMORY TEST option is highlighted press the enter button. The memory test checks all of the appliance res

How to use Help 33 How to use Help The Tester is provided with an on-line help function, which can be called up when the test screens are displayed,

Power-On Self tests: 34 Power-On Self tests: When the tester is powered on, a number of messages can possibly appear as the Tester performs safety t

Safety Tests during operation 35 If this message is displayed then the Safe Check 8 is faulty and should be returned to your Clare agent for r

Temperature monitoring 36 These messages mean that the EUT is switched off or the fuse may be open circuit, or it may be possible that the EUT will

Serial Port 37 The Tester provides two interfacing ports: - Serial Port The serial port uses a standard 9-way D-type connector Pin Description 1.

Barcodes 38 Barcodes Barcode Scanner Specification The Safe Check 8 Tester can be used with barcodes and barcode scanners, readers or wands compati

Declaration of Conformity 3 Declaration of Conformity for the Clare Safe Check 8 Portable Appliance Tester Manufactured by: Seaward Electronic Lt

Cleaning the Tester 39 Cleaning the Tester The Tester case can be cleaned with a damp cloth, with if necessary, a small amount of mild detergent. P

User Maintenance 40 Seaward Electronic Ltd Bracken Hill South West Industrial Estate Peterlee Co Durham SR8 2SW Tel: +44 (0)191 5863511 Fax: +44

Standard Accessories 41 A series of standard and optional accessories are available for the Clare Safe Check 8 Tester. The standard accessories are

Specification 42 Specification Earth Bond Test Test Voltage 6V nominal (no load) Test Current 4A, 10A, 25A (into s/c load) Range 40mΩ

Specification 43 Flash Test (CLASS 1) Test Voltage 1.25kV a.c Display Range 0.1 - 10 mA a.c. Resolution 0.01mA Accuracy +/- 5% +/- 2 d

Specification 44 Environmental Operating 0ºC to 40ºC (non condensing) Storage 10ºC to 50ºC (non condensing) Maximum RH 90% Supply Ra

Appendix A Purpose of Tests 45 Earth Bond Test This test is to ensure that the connection between the Earth pin in the mains plug of the appliance

Appendix A Purpose of Tests 46 For appliances which incorporate over-voltage protection, a 250V DC test voltage is provided to allow a reading to

Appendix A Purpose of Tests 47 IEC Lead Test This test confirms the electrical safety of 230V IEC leads. The IEC test performs a continuity and po

Appendix A Purpose of Tests 48 Leakage Test The Leakage Test shows the current being lost through Leakage as the difference in the currents flowin

4 Safety Note - Please read the following Safety Instructions before use ! Safety Precautions The manual contains specific warning and caution s

Safety 5 Warning Due to the potential hazards associated with any electrical circuit it is important that the user is familiar with the instruction

Introduction 6 Introduction The Clare Safe Check 8 Electrical Safety Tester is a powerful tool to assist in the analysis of the safety of portable

Your Electrical Safety Tester 7 Your Electrical Safety Tester The Display The Safe Check 8 is equipped with a 320 x 240 1/4 VGA Graphical Liquid Cry

Your Electrical Safety Tester 8 'Fast' keys There are five fast keys, each situated below the LCD screen. The function of these keys will