Seaward 300 PrimeTest User Manual

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -9- 10.2.2 Set Contrast…………………. 39 10.2.3 Auto Off Time……………….. 40 10.2.4 Data Entry……………………. 40 10.2.5 Backligh

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -10- DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY As the manufacturer of the apparatus listed, declare under our sole responsibilit

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -11- IntroductionThe PrimeTest 300 is a hand held, battery powered, multifunction test instrument capable of per

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -12- 1.0 User NotesThese operating instructions are intended for the use of adequately trained personnel. The fo

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -13- 2.0 Safety NotesThis PrimeTest 300 has been built and tested in accordance with: IEC 61010-1: 2001. IEC 615

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -14- - Do not operate the PrimeTest 300 in an explosive gas or dust environment. - Do not touch the bare tip of

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -15- 3.0 Accessories3.1 Standard AccessoriesThe PrimeTest 300 is supplied with the following items: 3.1.1 1 off

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -16- 4.0 Unit Description Refer to fig. 1 and fig. 2. The PrimeTest 300 is a hand held, multi function, instrume

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -17- 5.0 Getting Started5.1 Charging New Batteries Before using the PrimeTest 300 for the first time the recharg

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -18- 5.4 Battery Health Check While the PrimeTest 300 is powered on there are periodic checks of the batteries.

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PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -19- The Data Transfer functions are accessed by pressing Menu (F4), selecting Data Transfer using the arrow

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -20- The PrimeTest 300 is now ready to transfer data. No. of assets shows the number of records that will be dow

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -21- 6.3 Send/Receive Config Data This feature can be used to transfer Site, Location, User and Comments lists

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -22- Data is transferred to the PrimeTest 300 using the format shown below: [SiteName] London Leeds Newcastle [L

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -23- 6.3.2 Receive Config Data FollowthestepsaboveinSendConfigDatatorunthe Bluetooth Downloader and connect the

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -24- 7.1 Search The Search (F1) function is used to search through saved data. The search filter is shown belo

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -25- This allows selected records to be printed onto labels, downloaded to PC or deleted from memory. Individual

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -26- 8.0 Memory Options Memory options is used to view information about the PrimeTest 300 memory status. Press

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -27- 9.0 Configuration The configuration facility is used to edit test sequences, set date and time, and configu

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -28- The PrimeTest 300 allows the user to Edit, Copy, Delete or Print an existing sequence or create a New seque

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PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -29- 9.1.4 Creating a New Sequence A new test sequence can be created using this option. The default name for a

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -30- Now scroll through the list of default tests until the required test is highlighted and press Select (F4).N

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -31- 9.1.5 User Tests The PrimeTest 300 has the unique ability to create user-defined tests. When using the test

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -32- The User Test Name will now be highlighted. For convenience a selection of commonly used names have been en

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -33- An example test sequence created to measure microwave leakage is shown below. When this test sequence is ru

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -34- 9.2 Set Date/TimeThe Primetest 300 is equipped with a real-time clock. To alter the date or time press Men

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -35- 10.0 User Options Each User has the option to customise aspects of the PrimeTest 300 in accordance with the

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -36- 10.1.1 Asset IDThis can be set to automatically increment the ID number at the end of each test, present a

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -37- New Test will auto save at the end of a test sequence and then open the Asset Details window ready for a n

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -38- Pressing New Test (F2) will proceed to the Asset Details window, ready for a new test. Pressing Options(F3

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions-3- Figure 1 PrimeTest 300 Front View Figure 2 PrimeTest 300 End View

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -39- 10.2 Preferences There are a number of general features within the PrimeTest 300 that can be setup/customiz

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -40- 10.2.3 Auto Off Time (mins) The PrimeTest 300 will power itself off after a period of inactivity. This time

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -41- highlight desired function and the left/right arrow keys to set. 10.3 Change User The PrimeTest 300 has a p

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -42- Use the left/right arrow keys to change to an existing User Name or press New (F3) and type in a new name a

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -43- Note: Access for other Users is only restricted after a password has been set for the Admin User. If Admin

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -44- Enter the current password into the first field – if no password is set then leave this field blank. Use th

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -45- 11.0 Manual Test FunctionsOnce in Manual mode the tester can perform one of seven tests as described below.

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -46- part. Press the green START key to begin the test. The test will run for the duration set. To end the test

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -47- 11.3 IEC Lead Refer to Fig. 5 IEC leads are tested in 3 stages, continuity, insulation and polarity. The te

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -48- 11.4 Class II Leakage Current Refer to Fig 6 This test is applicable on Class II Equipment. The Class II Le

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -4- Figure 3 Earth Continuity Measurement Figure 4 Insulation Measurement (Class II)

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -49- Neutral short exists or the EUT mains current consumption is too high. Internal Relay checks–Beforeapplying

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -50- Press Setup (F3) to set the Test Duration and Pass/Fail limit. Use the arrow keys to highlight and set. Pre

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -51- While the PrimeTest 300 performs the test the LCD will show 0.0Ω flashing. When the test is complete the me

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -52- 12.0 Bluetooth FunctionsThe PrimeTest 300 has built in Bluetooth connectivity. It is possible to connect a

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -53- The Bluetooth Favourites list comprises of four sub-lists (device types), each of which can store up to 3 a

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -54- Wait for the progress bar to complete. Use the arrow keys to highlight the field labelled “New” and press t

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -55- Note: Some Bluetooth devices do not report a recognisable name and may cause confusion when setting up Fav

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -56- A PIN number can be entered if required by the device to be added to the Favourites list. Note: Seaward ac

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -57- “My Laptop” is now a Bluetooth Favourite and the PrimeTest 300 will automatically establish a connection wi

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -58- 13.0 Automatic Test ModeThe automatic mode allows the PrimeTest 300 to perform a predefined test sequence a

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -5- Figure 5 IEC Lead Test Figure 6 Class II Leakage Measurement

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -59- for the barcode scanner in Bluetooth Favourites.Whilst searching, the Bluetooth status icon shows an egg ti

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -60- keypad. Simply enter the required ID in the Asset ID field as shown below. The function keys can be used to

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -61- PrimeTest 300 will automatically list any appropriate data currently in memory that begins with the charact

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -62- The UP/DOWN can now be used to scroll through the Site list until the required Site is highlighted. Press S

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -63- 13.2.2 Adding a new Site If the required Site is not already in memory, simply use the keypad to enter the

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -64- 13.3 Entering Location Information Move the cursor to the Location field.A Location can be selected in the

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -65- Select the desired Location from the list using the UP/DOWN arrows and press Select (F4) to confirm.Note:

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -66- The Edit keys can be used to correct the entry. When the required data has been entered, press the Enter (F

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -67- Pressing the Left or Right arrows will open the list of available test sequences. Press the index letter ne

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -68- To enter a value, simply move the cursor to the correct field using the UP/DOWN arrows Now enter the requir

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -6- Figure 7 Class I Leakage Current Measurement Figure 8 RCD and Earth Loop Test

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -69- If the red STOP key is pressed during a test then the test is aborted and the abort menu appears as shown b

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -70- This sequence will now progress to the Earth Continuity test as shown. This test will measure the resistanc

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -71- The test will run until the countdown timer in the Duration field has reached zero. Note: During the test,

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -72- Similarly, if the last reading is greater than the Limit, a Fail result is recorded. This is indicated by a

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -73- The next test in this sequence is an insulation resistance test. The display is as shown below. Note: In o

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -74- The Class I icon is illuminated to indicate that the insulation resistance is measured between the live/neu

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -75- The next test in this sequence is a Protective Conductor Current measurement. The display now shows the sup

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -76- The Test Type field indicates whether the sequence was a visual inspection only or a full test where measu

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -77- 13.7.1 View Results This will display the results for each test in the sequence as shown below. The Up and

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -78- 13.7.3 Print Label This allows Pass/Fail labels to be printed using the printer in the Bluetooth Favourites

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -7- Limited Warranty & Limitation of LiabilitySEAWARD Electronic Limited guarantees this product to be free

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -79- Using Change Format (F1) to select a label format that displays a printed header will now display the text

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -80- 14.0 Electrical Specifications 14.1 Earth Continuity Test Current (2Ω load) ±200 mA Test Circuit Voltage

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -81- 14.4 Class II Leakage Current Test Voltage Mains supply 230V +10% / -15% Max Load Current 10A Input Impeda

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -82- 14.7 RCD Trip Time Test Voltage Mains supply 230V +10% / -15% Test Current 30mA rms sinusoidal Test Duratio

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -83- 15.0 Environmental Conditions 15.1 The PrimeTest 300 has been designed to perform tests and measurements in

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -84- 16.0 Maintenance Warning: Always ensure that the PrimeTest 300 is disconnected from all voltage sources bef

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -85- 16.3 CleaningClean the external case of the PrimeTest 300 with a clean dry cloth. Avoid using solvents and

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -86- 16.5 Battery ReplacementOver a period of time, (typically 1 to 2 years), the batteries will loose their abi

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -87- and replaced where necessary. There are 3 fuses, one in the mains plug and 2 internal fuses. The mains plug

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -88- fuse holder. Relocate the battery cover over the battery compartment and fasten in position with the batter

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -8- Table of Contents 1.0 User Notes…………………………….. 12 2.0 Safety Notes……………………………13 3.0 Accessories……………………………15

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -89- 16.8 Spare Parts.Seaward Part No Fuse 1¼ “ x ¼ “ 12.5A 250V Type T 27B111 Test Lead (with alligator clips)

PrimeTest 300 Operating Instructions -90- 17.0 Useful Information Parameter Default Min Max Earth Continuity P/F limit 1.00 0.01 5.0 Earth Continuit