Seaward 220 PrimeTest - Manual (Page 25)

Operating Instructions
Primetest 220
8.6.3 Select the touch leakage current test function on
the rotary switch 10 . The LCD will display a probe
signal to indicate that a safety test lead is required.
8.6.4 Plug the equipment under test into the EUT socket
11 on the front of the PrimeTest 220.
8.6.5 Plug the black test lead into the black socket 12
on the PrimeTest 220.
8.6.6 Connect the other end of the black test lead to
exposed metalwork on the EUT.
8.6.7 When the button 9 is pressed the PrimeTest
220 checks the wiring of the power socket being
used. If the line potentials are correct then the LCD
will display the symbols PE and PN in the steady
state. Where a fault exists then the appropriate
symbol will flash (see Appendix 1) along with
symbol being displayed in the steady state. A
fault condition will inhibit the touch leakage test.
If the power test is selected but the mains
supply has not been connected to the PrimeTest
220 then PE and PN symbols will flash and the
test is inhibited.
8.6.8 To start the touch leakage test, press the button
9 . Mains power is applied to the EUT for a period
of 2 seconds.
8.6.9 When a longer touch leakage test is required the
operator must press and hold the button down,
then simultaneously press the lock button
down. Mains power is applied to the EUT for a
period of up to 30 seconds, The operator can
deactivate the mode and end the test by
pressing the button.
8.6.10 The large digital display 2 indicates the touch
leakage current, in mA, the small digital display 3
indicates a PASS/FAIL status. An additional
visual display of a ✓ or ✗ also indicates the
PASS/FAIL status.
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