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1. Type A USB socket 2 Use the RIGHT ARROW to select DATA in the main menu options 3 Use the DOWN arrow to select backup to USB and press OK Home Setup Data Users Restore From USB Export Results To USB View Results Create backup file This file can be used to restore data All current results test groups and settings will be saved to the USB memory stick Press OK to begin Esc to abort 4 Enter the name of the file you wish to create The file name can be up to eight characters A to Z and 0 to 9 Do not use any other characters 42 7 2 Home Setup Data Users Backup To USB File name Restore From USB Backupo1 sd Export Results To USB View Results Please enter backup file name maximum 8 alphanumeric characters Press OK to continue Esc to abort 5 Press OK to initiate backup If the file name clears without backup starting the file name contains excluded characters Only 0 to 9 and A to Z should be used 6 On completion the display will show the message Backup complete There are no limits to the number of times you can backup a database The stored file is a db file Do not attempt to edit this file as this can corrupt the data and prevent further use of that file If the USB device is not recognised the following message will be displayed Home setup Data lisers Backup To USB File name Restore From USB Backup01 Export Re
2. 66 10 7 Home Setup Data Users Client Location Company Quick Test Keys Setup Date Time Default Settings About IEEE 2 Press the OK key and the language selection screen will be displayed Set Language Please select your language V English Wahlen Sie Ihre Sprache Deutsch Selecteer uw taal Nederlands Prosz wybra j zyk Polski 3 Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to select the required language 4 Press OK to save Restoring default settings WARNING Restoring factory default settings will overwrite all stored data and settings Stored data will be lost Megger strongly recommend backing up all data prior to restoring factory settings Backups can be restored if necessary To restore the PAT400 to the factory shipped configuration 1 From the HOME screen enter the SETUP menu option by pressing the RIGHT arrow key then select DEFAULT SETTINGS option as below 67 Existing records and test groups should be backed up prior to restoring factory settings 2 Press OK to access the Restore Defaults screen Warning Instrument will be restored to factory settings All results and test groups will be reset to factory defaults All recorded or modified data will be lost Press OK to continue Esc to abort 3 Press OK to proceed or Esc to abort 4 A popup message will ask you to press Y to confirm restore to defaults Warning Instrument will be restored to factory set
3. 110V Extension Leads 3 Core EL2 EXT 4 way 230V Extension Leads EL4 EXT 3 Core 4 way 230V Extension Leads 3 Core EL4B EXT 200mA Continuity Test Portable RCD 30mA RCD FULL PSC1 Portable RCD 5 tests Portable or hand held Class 1 equipment Visual Inspection Polarity Insulation test at 500V 22MQ 5s Visual Inspection Polarity Earth Bond at 25A Insulation test at 500V Visual Inspection Polarity Earth Bond at 25A x4 Insulation test at 500V Visual Inspection Polarity Earth Continuity x4 Insulation test at 500V Visual Inspection RCD 30mA test Visual Inspection RCD full test sequence Visual Inspection Earth Continuity Insulation test at 500V Operation test 230V Differential Earth Leakage 230V PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 PAT420 PAT450 PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 100 Test Groups for Australian New Zealand PAT Variants Test Group Class Description Test Applied Pass Limit Test Duration Usedin Visual Inspection PAT410 Standard Class 1 Earth Continuity 200mA 5s PAT420 AU SC1 1 Earthed Equipment Insulation test at 500V 5s PAT450 Visual Inspection PAT410 Standard Class 1 Earth Continuity 200mA 5s PAT420 AU SC1 250V 1 1 Earthed Equipment Insulation test at 250V 5s PAT450 PAT410 Standard Class 1 Earth Continuity 200mA 5s PAT420 AU SC1 RCD 11 Earthed Equipment with RCD Protection Insulation test at 500V 5s P
4. 3 Press the DELETE Hotkey Delete Test Group Hair dryer Double insulated ess e Flesh r p r z m ko e r 4 Press OK to activate the drop down list Select the required test group then press OK 5 Press the DELETE Hotkey 6 The display will ask for confirmation that the test group is to be deleted 7 Press OK to accept Esc to exit 54 8 5 Note A test group cannot be deleted whilst there are assets in the database that are using that test group Repeated Tests It is possible to create test groups with repeated Bond Continuity Insulation and Flash tests An example screen is shown below Selected Tests g Erea fa e e e suton pov e e e E E of Repeated tests are setup by choosing an option in the Cycles column Bond and Continuity test have the ability to be repeated a set number of times 1 to 10 or repeated indefinably by choosing the CO symbol For example you may wish to test a multi way extension lead which has 4 sockets In this case you would set the Bond Cycles option to 4 this will automatically perform 4 Bond test and record the worst Bond resistance An example screen is shown below Test Group TEST Result Limits Ins 5C Warning Bond 254A Flash Diff Li Test next socket Load Press TEST to proceed or Esc to abort Test Group TEST Timer 0s Bond 0 06 Q If a Bond or Continuity test fails then the user is always allowed to r
5. 5 10 digits 0 to 99 VA 5 50 digits 100 VA 999 VA 109 5 100 digits 1000 VA 3700 VA Resolution 1 VA 0 to 3700 VA Display range 0 to 3990 VA Lead OK Live neutral S C Live neutral reversed Live neutral O C Polarity checks 1500 V a c nominal for Class 1 3000 V a c nominal for Class 2 lt 3 5 mA short circuit 253 V primary supply voltage 5 5 digits Flash test voltage Flash test current Flash test breakdown current accuracy ee current 0 01 mA Test voltage amp frequency Nominal mains supply 8 to 2 V2 x Test current accuracy 2 to 8 1x1 5x1 Trip time accuracy 1 5 digits Trip time resolution 0 1 ms 0 to 1999 ms 12 x I Display range 0 to 300 ms 1 x 1 0 to 40 ms 5 x Fuse O O Weight Instrument with packaging 4 4 kg 4 9 kg Weight Instrument with packaging 5 0 kg 5 5 kg Dimensions mm Instrument 120 H int x 145 H UK x 255 W x 320 L Dimensions mm Instrument 155 H int x 180 H UK x 255 W x 320 L Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 90 RH 10 C 30 C 75 RH 30 C to 50 C IEC 61326 1 2006 EMC IEC 61326 2 2 2005 Humidity 110 Appendix D Ordering information ORDERING INFORMATION Order Code Included accessories relevant to territory Continuity earth bond lead probe black 2000 870 Extension lead adaptor 13 ABS 2000 881 Extension lead adaptor 110 V BS 6220
6. C1B 230 V Appliance 2 Press the Esc key to initiate a Visual Failure The display will show a Visual Test Failure screen as below 29 annt IM madh Visual Test Failure Case Socket JV Mains Plug Environment Suitability OnOff Switch Other Notes Repair Code 0 Use the arrow keys to navigate and OK key to finish editing Notes Type in any applicable repair code Press TEST to complete or Esc to abort Three types of information can be entered a Notes To describe the type of failure b Check boxes Quick entry for standard failure types c Repair code See Section 3 10 below Press the TEST key to complete the test process The display will now show the TEST FAILED screen Press the SAVE Hotkey to save the results or the SAVE and PRINT Hotkey to save the results and print a barcode label 3 10 Repair code A repair code can be entered at the completion of testing To enter a repair code 1 2 3 Press the Hotkey and the following popup appears AssetiD scib Repair Code Repair Code Use the arrow keys to navigate and OK key to finish editing Notes Type in any applicable repair code Press TEST to complete or Esc to abort Asset FAILED Enter any notes as appropriate then press OK followed by the DOWN arrow Enter an appropriate repair code Examples of the repair codes used in PowerSuite are given below 30 3 11 1 Replace internal
7. PAT400 Series Portable Appliance Testers User Manual Thank you for purchasing the Megger PAT400 portable appliance tester For your own safety and to get the maximum benefit from your instrument please ensure that you read and understand the safety warnings and instructions before attempting to use the instrument These instruments are designed and manufactured by Megger Instruments Ltd Archcliffe Road Dover Kent CT17 9EN England Megger Instruments Limited reserves the right to change the specification of these instruments at any time without prior notice CONTENTS X 1 Unpacking the CANON so ccs 5 car icine eae eae ee ane caw Reese eclectic eet Reece 5 X 2 Daley Warning S 5535252525 ecg oe see ee eee en ees 5 X 3 Symbols used on the insStruMent ccc cece c cece eeeeeeeeeee ees eeese esse eeeeeeseeeeseeeseeeeseeeseesseeeseeeseesaees 6 Te dnstrument Lay OU sas scales Secale Sse Aes Soe ete ee easel ce eae T 1 1 Overview of the PAT 400 icici echt eee eee ee ee 7 1 2 instrument Tay OUI soc ccs ceased eset haces cence es Gand nanan ee ee ee es 8 1 3 Button POT UL ONY S sos soa oss ere ae ese ee 9 1 4 HOT KEY GeSCribtions vnsac ies er ee eee ee ee ee 9 1 5 Display INTOPAVAUION enn a eee oe ee ee 10 1 6 Screen Navigation scree hee eee ee ed ee 10 1 7 Text fields free form box and Drop down DOXES ccc ccec cece cee cceeeeceeeseeeeseeeseeeeeeeeaeeeseeeseeeeaees 10 1 8 Battery and fuse location fitti
8. normal and reversed polarity Checking the Reverse L N Polarity box in the Add User Edit User or Expert Options screen enables the forward and reverse earth leakage testing Reversing the test is performed automatically and the worse of the two results are recorded The display will show the LDN and NL symbols during the leakage tests when this mode is enabled To enable Reverse L N Polarity testing This can only be managed from a Supervisor status account To enable reverse L N testing on a User status account the change must be made by a Supervisor 1 From the HOME screen use the RIGHT arrow key to select the USER tab and select the Manage Users option 2 Press the Edit Hotkey 3 Use the DOWN arrow to select the Reverse L N Polarity check box Edit User default Username PIN Confirm PIN Expert Options V Supervisor Iv Reverse L N Polarity L 4 Press the OK key to enable the feature A tick will appear in the box 84 Edit User default Y Username default E PIN Confirm PIN Expert Options V Supervisor v Reverse L N Polarity 5 Press the SAVE Hotkey to store the changes Operators who have Supervisor status or Expert user status may also configure the Reverse L N Polarity feature in the Expert Options screen Home setup Data Users Login Logout Expert Options Manage Users 1 Use the
9. Address 1 O Address 2 Towniciy E CountwState O Postcode Zip O 4 On completion press the SAVE Hotkey 10 2 2 Editing and Deleting Locations Edit Location 61 1 Select LOCATION from the SETUP menu and press OK In the Location screen select the EDIT Hotkey 2 Select the desired Location then press the NEXT PAGE Hotkey Select Location Please select the location you wish to edit Megger Instruments Limited 3 Change the Location details as required It is not possible to change the associated Client Edit Location Client Megger Group Location Wegger Instruments Limit Address 1 Address 2 O Town City CountyiState Postcode Zip 4 After the details have been changed press the SAVE hotkey Delete Location Warning Deleting a Location will also delete all assets and test results associated with that Location 1 Select LOCATION from the SETUP menu and press OK In the Location screen select the DELETE hotkey 62 Select Location Please select the location you wish to delete Megger Instruments Limited 2 Select the desired Location then press the NEXT PAGE Hotkey Delete location Client Megger Group Location Address 1 Address 2 A Town City County State Postcode Zip CT17 SEN 3 Press the DELETE Hotkey 4 A popup message will ask you to confirm 10 2 3 Changing Locations You may only change to a Location in the curren
10. Once upgraded the database will no longer be compatible with older firmware versions To maintain compatibility between multiple PAT400s upgrade all PATs to the same firmware version Databases restored from different PAT models may have tests that are incompatible with the model being imported into For example a PAT450 can have Bond testing setup where PAT410 models do not have this test In this case the test will be skipped during testing 7 3 Export results to CSV Assets and test results can be exported to a CSV file format This file can be opened with a CSV viewer To export data and test results to CSV 1 Connect a USB stick to either of the type A USB sockets on the front of the PAT400 45 2 Select Export Results to USB and press OK The following screen will appear Home setup Data Users Backup To USB File name Restore From USB Exporto1 0 Export Results To USB View Results Please enter export CSY file name maximum 8 alphanumeric characters Press OK to continue Esc to abort 3 Enter a name for the CSV file Up to 8 characters can be used Use letters and or numbers Press OK when ready 4 The CSV file will be saved to the USB memory stick On completion the following message will be displayed and the buzzer will sound Note Exporting large amounts of data to CSV can take a significant time to complete Once started a CSV export cannot be aborted Message USB Operation complete Pres
11. The PAT400 can be connected to an adjacent electrical outlet and a bond test conducted to the case of the asset The measured resistance will be The resistance of the asset to the earth circuit wall plate or fused spur The resistance of the fixed wiring through the building to the earth point into which the PAT400 is connected This could be a few metres or 10 s of meters Allowance should be made for the additional building fixed wiring resistance when deciding if the asset is safe to use Parallel earth paths Parallel earth paths warnings apply to a range of measurements See Appendix A 8 for further information 25A Bond limit exceeded Testing a very low resistance circuit using the 25A Bond test can generate the message 25A Bond limit exceeded 10A Bond enabled To prevent the high current bond test from exceeding the 25 A limit testing of very low resistance typically lt 0 03 Q will automatically drop the test current to 10 A Excessive lead resistance The bond test may fail due to the excessive length of the equipment supply cord Extension leads may 93 A 2 A 3 also fail due to increased resistance induced by long cable lengths When a bond test fails the PAT400 will display a lead compensation table allowing the pass limit to be modified See section 3 11 and Appendix A 6 for further details on lead compensation Insulation testing This is used to confirm there is separation between the live conducto
12. Typical Class 2 Double Insulated 110V Tools Earthed Equipment 110V Tools Class 1 Flash Earthed Equipment Visual Inspection Earth Bond at 10A Insulation test at 500V Operation test 230V Differential Earth Leakage 230V Visual Inspection RCD 30mA test Earth Bond at 10A Operation test 230V Differential Earth Leakage 230V Visual Inspection Earth Continuity Insulation test at 500V Operation test 230V Differential Earth Leakage 230V Visual Inspection RCD 30mA test Earth Continuity Operation test 230V Differential Earth Leakage 230V Visual Inspection Insulation test at 500V Operation test 230V Touch Current 230V Visual Inspection Earth Bond at 25A Insulation test at 500V Operation test 110V Differential Earth Leakage 110V Visual Inspection Earth Bond at 25A Insulation test at 500V Operation test 110V Differential Earth Leakage 110V Flash test at 1500V PAT420 PAT450 PAT420 PAT450 PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 lt 0 10 21MQ lt 1800VA lt 3 5mA lt 0 10 5S 21MQO 5S lt 1800VA 5S lt 3 5mA 5s UK only lt 3mA User controlled PAT450 TO2 TO2F A U O Z m 4 U lt R KETB E EL1B m X EXT 110V Tools Double Insulated 110V Tools Class 2 Flash Double Insulated Desk Fan Double Insulated Personal Computer IT Equipment Hairdryers Double
13. 1 Owners CD manual 1 Owners CD manual 1 Flash test lead PAT450 ONLY 1 Flash test lead PAT450 ONLY 1 Screen protector 1 Screen protector X 2 Safety Warnings The following safety warnings and precautions must be read and understood before the instrument is used They must be observed during use a For safety only connect the PAT to a supply that is properly earthed If in doubt the supply should be checked by a qualified electrician E Do not use the instrument if there are any signs of damage E All test leads probes and clips must be in good order clean and with no broken or cracked insulation E Probes and clips should be held behind the finger guard E Test leads not used during a measurement should be disconnected from the appliance tester E For dual voltage testers both sockets can be live simultaneously E Only connect one asset to the PAT during testing E Tests should be carried out in the order recommended below An appliance that fails a test should be repaired before further testing is carried out Recommended sequence 1 Earth bond continuity of the protective earth conductor Class devices 2 Insulation test or earth leakage In addition further tests can be performed but ONLY AFTER 1 amp 2 above 3 Operation test 4 Leakage test E Only perform an operational test after the earth bond and insulation tests have been completed as this test operates at mains voltage E During testing ensure no hazard will
14. Class 1 EE TEST Ra hiew Test Grou NOTE The TEST GROUPS can be freely allocated to any of the nine fields and in any of the four Hotkeys If desired a CLASS TEST GROUP can be allocated to the RCD Hotkey for example Editing a test group Each test group can be edited or deleted NOTE When restoring a database the test groups will also be overwritten Always backup your test records before restoring a database To edit a test group 1 From the HOME screen use the RIGHT ARROW key to select the SETUP tab 30 2 Press the TEST GROUP YA Hotkey 3 Press the EDIT TEST GROUP Hotkey DRY escription upply isual arth Bond ontinuity Hair dryer Double insulated 230V 4 Class lash oad CD ko i aaan A nsulation 1171714 Edit Test Group olarity 4 Press the OK button to access the drop down list 53 8 4 Edit Test Group ame pry SC1 SC1 RCD SC1B SC1B RCD SC2 escription upply isual arth Bond ontinuity nsulation olarity Select the test group to be edited and press OK to accept The test group settings can be adjusted and saved as per the test group ADD function above WARNING Changing a Test Group will affect all assets that use that test group Deleting a test group To delete a test group 1 From the HOME screen use the RIGHT ARROW key to select the SETUP tab gt Q gt MO 2 Press the TEST GROUP MANAGER IYA Hotkey
15. Class 1 Operation test 230V Earthed Equipment with RCD Protection Differential Earth Leakage 230V E SC1 RCD PAT450 Visual Inspection Earth Continuity Standard Class 1 Insulation test at 500V Earthed Equipment Operation test 230V 200mA Continuity Test Differential Earth Leakage 230V PAT410 E SC1B PAT450 Visual Inspection RCD 30mA test Standard Class 1 Earth Continuity Earthed Equipment with RCD Protection Operation test 230V 200mA Continuity Test Differential Earth Leakage 230V Visual Inspection Insulation test at 500V Typical Class 2 Operation test 230V Double Insulated Touch Current 230V Visual Inspection Insulation test at 500V Desk Fan Operation test 230V Double Insulated Touch Current 230V Visual Inspection Earth Continuity Personal Computer Operation test 230V IT Equipment Differential Earth Leakage 230V Visual Inspection Insulation test at 500V 22MQ Hairdryers Operation test 230V lt 1500VA Double Insulated Touch Current 230V lt 0 25mA PAT410 E SC1B RCD PAT450 PAT410 E SC2 PAT450 PAT410 E FAN PAT450 PAT410 PAT450 PAT410 PAT450 i 1 O E DRY 10 KR E KET E KETB E EL1 E EL1B E EL2 E EL4 E EL4B E RCD E RCD FULL E PSC1 m gt X lt BOP F m gt X lt cn gt X lt EXT EXT 1 1 Kettles Earthed Kettles Earthed 200mA Continuity Test 230V Extension Leads 3 Core 230V Extension Lead
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17. F TESTER wa j 4 Press the TEST button The PAT400 will display the value of the test lead as a Null SET value and display the symbol in the top of the screen as below The O displayed inside means an extension lead null is also set Lead Null TS Set Lead Null Remove Lead Null Set Extension Lead Null Remove Extension Lead Null Null set 0 02 Q 5 To remove the Bond Lead Null select the Remove Lead Null and press the TEST or OK button The symbol will disappear 3 4 2 Extension Lead Adaptor Resistance Null Some tests require using an IEC lead or the short extension lead adaptor supplied with every PAT tester An example of this is testing a multiple sockets extension lead Extension lead adaptor The resistance of the extension lead adaptor may be removed by performing an extension lead null 1 From the HOME screen use the RIGHT arrow key to select the SETUP tab 26 2 Press the NULL Hotkey The Lead Null screen will appear with the Set Lead Null option highlighted If an extension lead null value is already set the lead null symbol willbe displayed 3 Connect the extension lead adaptor between the Mains test socket and the IEC socket on the front panel as below 4 Scroll down to select Set Extension Lead Null on the menu 5 Press the TEST button The PAT400 will display the value of the test lead as a Null SET value and display the 0 symbol in the top of the scree
18. I UON O IDN OAL DAIL MN AU RCO FULL MECN ITH DENI EL1 TULL EL18 TL EL2 TLL ELS ALAD AT EL4 UY YT UML INT M EL4B UY UU UOMIAQY N ALU A MI AU EL1 UYU UMMIUQY N MYT A MI AU EL2 MU MOORADON N POY MI MI AU EL4 107 International European Test Groups UL ETO IY A a N KLISTD TOUT N KLIVERW TOTO U N KLIELEL UY TO NORDIN QIU TE N SFAACH AALAN LUDAN LOLLL E 5C1 UY VIVO OMY OIDOIUNU UNL MII TU E SC1 RCD POLI PIIN E SC1B UY OU YUQOMLY OIDI VADON INIMII UEI E SC1B RCD UY COLONII A LUM TT T E KET PULLER EL ILL E KETB UY UYU LY a E PC UY UYU IOL NY TET E RCD UY OU YOQU ONION OON CAMO ONI ORMIT MI E RCD FULL ALAL L LUI AALI LUEI E PSC1 UY TOUTE A UO YT N KL2STD MURMURI OOO OLI AME N KL2ELEC UY UALR I DALLI E SC2 ALAL LL LLL E FAN ALAL WALU ULOL E DRY UY TUDE IAN ONNO OO DOINU O IT MII N VERLSNSM UY TOU TU DONLARI DIN M N HASP4Y UY DUDE TEE ILIMU IN CEDILLA N HASP4OM UY TORU OUNI OIU ONI UOOA VADI MI N SFVERLSN LLL E EL1 ALAL ILAA U DALLI E EL16 ALAL ILL I ANLI E EL2 ALAL IOR U0 E EL4 ALAL ILAN ULE E EL46 108 Appendix C Specification PAT PAT PAT 410 420 450 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical supply range PAT UK 110 V 10 1 V 50 Hz 1 0 1 Hz PAT DE 230 V 10 1 V 50 Hz 1 0 1 Hz PAT AU 230 V 10 1 V 50 Hz 1 0 1 Hz than those specified above 10A rms 25 into 0 19 230 V 50 Hz Current Output 25A rms 4 20 0 5A into 0 10 230 V 5
19. Insulated Kettles Earthed Kettles Earthed 200mA Continuity Test 230V Extension Leads 3 Core 230V Extension Leads 3 Core 200mA Continuity Test Visual Inspection Insulation test at 500V Operation test 110V Touch Current 110V Visual Inspection Insulation test at 500V Operation test 110V Touch Current 110V Flash test at 3000V Visual Inspection Insulation test at 500V Operation test 230V Touch Current 230V Visual Inspection Earth Continuity Operation test 230V Differential Earth Leakage 230V Visual Inspection Insulation test at 500V Operation test 230V Touch Current 230V Visual Inspection Earth Bond at 25A Insulation test at 500V Operation test 230V Differential Earth Leakage 230V Visual Inspection Earth Continuity Insulation test at 500V Operation test 230V Differential Earth Leakage 230V Visual Inspection Polarity Earth Bond at 25A Insulation test at 500V Visual Inspection Polarity Earth Continuity Insulation test at 500V 22MQO lt 1800VA UK only PAT420 PAT450 5s 5s 5s Uk only User controlled PAT450 gt 2MQ lt 200VA lt 0 25mA PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 gt 2MQ lt 1500VA lt 0 25mA PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 PAT420 PAT450 lt 0 10 2 gt 1MQ lt 2500VA lt 3 5mA PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 PAT420 PAT450 PAT410 lt 0 10 5s gt 1MQ 5s PAT420 PAT450 230V Extension Leads 2 Core
20. KEY descriptions w m C U N O D D e D ty D V J gt Test group manager GS Change client 7 ay Change location Bond lead null Sib Edit asset x Find asset View test result a MoO VA Copy last asset List test groups Copy last asset amp increment asset ID Save print label Re run test oe Previous page Login UDHE Repair code pop up box activation Hot keys Function depends on adjacent display icon Used for fast selection of options 1 5 Display information Menu bar Provides navigation path and menu options See NOTE below Home Setup Data Users Main display area Supply 244 0VAC 50 1 Hz Supply Polarity Normal Display and test Username default Hot k result information User status Supervisor ides to Client default ae frequently used test acne Menu Location default groups and other A Date Time 12 03 2012 15 55 options Memory Used 0 Client Test Results 6 i NOTE Users tab is only available on Firmware version V2 4 and above 1 6 Screen navigation Use the UP DOWN and LEFT RIGHT arrows to navigate around the menu and asset screens Use the OK button or CR enter key on the keyboard to select or confirm an action Use the HOME button to return to the main menu Use the ESC Esc J button to exit or abort a function 1 7 Text fields free form box and Drop down boxes When entering basic ASSET data two t
21. allocated a User Name mandatory and a PIN optional and is referred to as an ACCOUNT There is a maximum limit of 100 accounts Each account name is limited to 25 characters When used with the Bar code printer optional accessory 1001 046 the user account name will appear on the printed barcode label PIN numbers are fixed at 4 numbers using only numbers 0 to 9 An account can have Supervisor or User status See Managing Accounts section 11 3 An account can have Expert Options privilege When this mode is enabled in the Expert Options menu all advisory messages are removed during the testing sequence and consequently reduces test times See Managing accounts section 11 3 There must always be a minimum of one account This account will always have Supervisor status The PAT400 is shipped with one account with the User name default as shown in the Home page below PIN password is not enabled on the PAT400 as shipped from the factory This allows the PAT400 to power up and the operator to start testing without the need for any configuration or Log in The default account can be changed or additional accounts added as required see sections 11 3 Managing accounts 11 3 4 Adding Accounts and 11 3 5 Deleting accounts 70 Username This can be changed as required Supply Additional users can be added N Maximum field length 30 Supply Polarity Username User status Client User
22. arrow to highlight the Username field and enter a name To edit the name press OK when highlighted 19 Usernames must be between 3 and 30 characters A Z and 0 9 upper or lower case Edit User default v Username ANOthey PIN Confirm PIN Expert Options v Supervisor Iv Reverse L N Polarity E 5 When completed press OK 6 To add a PIN follow section 11 3 3 To add a PIN to an account step 3 OR If no PIN is to be entered press the SAVE Hotkey to save the change 11 3 3 Using PIN numbers PIN numbers on accounts are optional All test results are tagged and saved with the name of the account holder the user name Adding a PIN number to an account will prevent un authorised operators from logging into any account and using other operator s names for testing To add a PIN to an account 1 From the HOME screen use the RIGHT arrow key to select the USERS tab and select the Manage Users option Manage Users Press add hotkey to add a user Press edit hotkey to edit a user Press delete hotkey to delete a user ENEE 76 2 Press the Edit Hotkey 3 Use the DOWN arrow to select the PIN field 4 Enter a PIN number from 0000 to 9999 Only use numbers from 0 to 9 Edit User default Y Username default z PIN m Confirm PIN Expert Options v Supervisor Iv Reverse L N Polarity a 5 Press the DOWN arrow to select the Confirm PIN field 6 Enter the
23. complete the additional asset data as required Test Group Client and Location cannot be changed in this screen 6 When completed Press the SAVE Hotkey The asset will be added to the memory under the current client and location Add Asset Asset ID 000234 Cid Test Group SC1 nd Description Fan heater ef Serial Number Fuse Rating 4 Room ID Retest Frequency M Client Location Press SAVE to store asset data SAVE tst TEST to store and test or Esc to abort lt 1 results to memory To abort an Add Asset page press Esc or HOME key A warning will appear asking to confirm you wish to exit without saving data To edit asset information go to section 6 36 5 1 Adding assets to memory Assets can be saved to memory after they are tested as above or before any testing starts Copying a previously added asset using the COPY ASSET 2 Hotkey or COPY ASSET AND INCREMENT ASSET ID 2 Hotkey in Section 5 2 Alternatively Asset data can be loaded from PowerSuite via a USB stick Section 7 2 Adding assets to memory before testing 1 From the HOME screen press the ADD ASSET Hotkey The following empty asset screen will appear Add Asset Asset D C_J Test Group Select test group H Description DO O Serial Number fo Fuse Rating 4 fe O Room ID O Retest Frequency M Client Location Enter asset ID and select test group Press Esc to abort COPY l
24. fuse 18 Renew 3core 0 75mnr flex 2 Refit plug 19 Renew Score 1 00mm flex 3 Refit socket 20 Renew Score 1 50mm flex 4 Replace cable 21 Renew Score 2 50mm flex 5 Renew 415V 5 pin 16A 22 Tighten Cord Restraints 6 Renew 415V 4 pin 32A 23 Replace Control Knobs f Renew 415V 5 pin 32A 24 Tighten Case fixings 8 Renew IEC connector 6A 25 Replace Indicator Lamps 9 Renew IEC connector 10A 26 Replace case parts 10 Renew IEC connector 16A 11 Replace Main Switch 12 Replace Fuse Holder 13 Replace Missing Screws 14 Replace Warning Labels 15 Renew 2core 1 00mm flex 16 Renew 2core 1 50mm flex 17 Renew 2core 2 50mm flex On completion of the repair code screen press the TEST key to log the changes then press the SAVE or SAVE and PRINT Cable compensation Hotkeys to store the results A power cord appliance lead or extension lead will frequently exceed the nominal length and consequently the resistance limit set in the standard test groups Rather than having many test groups with different lead lengths the Cable Resistance Calculator screen allows the limit of a Bond or Continuity test to be modified after the measurement On a failed test entering the length of the lead and the conductor cross section the pass limit is adjusted to the correct resistance The result is then passed or failed as necessary To apply cable resistance calculation 1 When a continuity or Bond test fails the sc
25. same PIN number Edit User default Y Username i PIN Confirm PIN Expert Options iy Supervisor Iv Reverse L N Polarity a 7 Press the SAVE Hotkey to store the changes Once logged out the operator will need to log into that account by entering a valid PIN To change a PIN To change the PIN of an account either a User must be logged into the account or a the PIN can be changed from any Supervisor account If the account has Supervisor status 1 From the HOME screen use the RIGHT arrow key to select the USERS tab and select the Manage Users option 77 2 Press the Edit Hotkey 3 Use the DOWN arrow to select the PIN field Edit User default Y Username default g PIN iat Confirm PIN a Expert Options Iv Supervisor Iv Reverse L N Polarity L 4 Enter a new PIN number 5 Press the DOWN arrow to select the Confirm PIN field 6 Enter the same new PIN number Edit User default Y Username default g PIN me Confirm PIN a Expert Options iy Supervisor v Reverse L N Polarity L 7 Press the SAVE Hotkey to store the changes If the account has User status 1 From the HOME screen use the RIGHT arrow key to select the USERS tab and select the Change PIN option 78 Change PIN PIN iii Confirm PIN l i i i i i i i 2 Enter a new PIN and press the DOWN arrow to the Confirm PIN field 3
26. status oranan Indicates the level of control and Date Time configuration available to the operator Memory Used 11 2 Power Up and Log in Log out options Factory default Power up When powering up the PAT400 for the first time there is no need to log in Home Setup Data Users Client Test Results 242 3 VAC 50 0 Hz Normal default Supervisor Megger Group ltd Megger Instruments Li 30 04 2012 09 18 0 0 SI UT ee Sw Unless a PIN is added or additional accounts created the Login Logout option is not enabled Power up and Login with PIN enabled Unless an operator logs out of the PAT400 the operator will remain logged in even when the PAT400 power is removed The default account may be PIN protected see section 11 3 3 how to add PIN protection If the default account has a PIN protection on powering up the PAT400 will display the log in screen as below assuming the operator has previously logged out of the PAT400 Otherwise the Warning screen will be displayed Login Username default v PIN L See section 11 3 3 for additional information on using PIN protection 1 Apply power to the PAT400 2 Enter the PIN for this account and press the gt Hotkey 71 3 The PAT400 will display the warnings screen If the wrong PIN is entered the display will show the warning Incorrect PIN entered Retry with the correct PIN 4 Successful log in will then display th
27. that would flow at this value Warning A differential test will operate the asset during the test Make sure the asset is well secured before the test commences ii Substitute leakage test IPE Also called alternative earth leakage Also called equivalent earth leakage Test voltage 40 Vac 50 Hz gt 19 99 mA For this test the appliance has its phase conductors joined together within the PAT and a 40 V supply is applied between both phase conductors and the protective conductor connection of the equipment under test in the case of Class 1 equipment In the case of Class 2 appliances the test lead and probe is connected to the PAT This probe is applied to any conductive parts on the appliance under test The actual voltage is measured at the appliance socket From these readings the earth leakage current of the appliance is calculated and scaled depending upon appliance supply voltage 253 V or 121 V iii TOUCH current Test IF 94 A 4 A 5 Also called absence of potential Test voltage 230 Vac 50 Hz gt 9 99 mA 110 Vac 50 Hz gt 9 99 mA During this test the appliance under test is powered from its normal mains supply and the test lead and probe is connected to the PAT terminal This probe is applied to any conductive parts on the appliance under test This probe performs a current measurement with respect to earth This test can also be performed on three phase appliances powered from their own supply Warning A
28. to a USB storage device 2 Delete records from the PAT400 See Section 4 for further information on PAT400 memory 33 Using the memory Important overview All records are stored under a client The PAT400 can store up to 100 50 on firmware releases prior to 2 20 clients Each client can have up to 2 000 50 on firmware releases prior to 2 20 Locations There is a maximum of 25 000 total locations per database The client and locations are configured in SETUP refer to Section 10 The PAT400s are shipped with the client and first location set to default All results will be stored under this default client and location unless changed in SETUP These can be left as default but it is recommended these are changed to the name of the client and location of the test site See Section 10 Assets are stored with a minimum of an Asset ID and a Test Group A client CANNOT have duplicate Asset IDs even if they are in several locations However the same Asset ID can be used for different clients Test results are stored and referenced to an Asset ID The internal memory will store up to 10 000 test results Entering an asset ID that already exists in the current client will generate a duplicate asset ID warning Change the asset ID then press save Assets can be saved to memory before or after testing The add asset screen is shown below Default Add Asset screen Add Asset screen with asset
29. touch leakage test will operate the asset during the test Make sure the asset is safe before the test commences Load testing Also called Operation Also called VA Measuring the load VA of an appliance is a good indication of its operating condition By setting a load VA limit in the test groups an appliance can be assessed automatically for excessive load The Load VA limit is usually set based on the fuse rating in the appliance or in the mains connector Example 230 Vac with 3 A fuse maximum VA Rating should be 230 x 3 690 VA Select 750 VA pass limit However some equipment can draw very high inrush currents when starting This should be considered when setting pass limits Warning A Load test will operate the asset Make sure the asset is safe before the test commences RCD testing The PAT400 is capable of testing portable plug in 30mA RCDs These are used to protect the user from electrical faults on individual items of electrical equipment Test options include a 30mA test or FULL test 30mA test Tests the manual test button on the RCD and the trip function at 30mA fault current FULL test Tests the following Manual test button Ensures correct operation 1 2x test Ensures the RCD does not trip too easily 1xl test 30 mA trip to ensure trip function works correctly ie lt 300 ms 5 X Ensures trip function works quickly on large fault currents ie lt 40 ms The test result is stored as a single PAS
30. will log the operator out of the PAT tester Recovery Login If it is not possible to log into an account the operator has two options As a Supervisor a new account can be added or the account deleted and replaced by a new one with the same Username as in section 11 3 5 and 11 3 4 respectively Alternatively a user can reset the accounts in the PAT400 using the Recovery Login procedure as below As a User it is only possible to reset the PT400 to a single Supervisor account with PIN as below 1 Remover power from the PAT400 2 Reconnect power and hold down the TEST button 3 After 20 seconds the PAT400 will display 82 Login Recovery Warning All users will be cleared Contact Supervisor for authorisation or press OK to continue Press Esc to return to Login screen Pressing OK will remove all users from the PAT400 and create a single Supervisor account If necessary contact your supervisor before continuing or press ESC to abort 4 Press OK to continue 5 The display will show a standard warning screen 6 Press OK after reading and understanding the warnings given The PAT400 is now logged into a standard Default user account as a Supervisor 83 12 12 1 Reverse L N Polarity not available on all instruments In countries where the power plug can be reversed in the socket example Schuko the earth leakage tests can be configured to test in normal forward polarity or
31. 0 1 Connect the mains plug to the mains test socket on the PAT400 2 Using the extension lead adaptor connect the furthest socket on the extension lead to the IEC socket on the PAT400 To connect a 110 V power lead use the 110 V to IEC plug adaptor optional accessory 1 Connect the 110 V mains plug to the 110 V test socket 2 Connect the free end of the 110 V power lead to the 110V adaptor plug Connect the 110 V adaptor IEC connector to the IEC socket on the PAT400 3 1 4 Connecting a portable RCD To connect a portable RCD to the PAT400 1 Connect the RCD to the 230 V test socket on the PAT400 Il 2 Using the IEC test lead adaptor connect the IEC plug of the adaptor lead into the IEC socket on the PAT400 3 Connect the MAINS plug of the IEC test lead adaptor into the RCD 3 2 Testing an asset The PAT400 s are designed to automatically test electrical equipment using TEST GROUPS A TEST GROUP is a specific group of tests suitable for the type of asset being tested The PAT tester is shipped with a pre defined set of test groups However others can be added as required up to a maximum of 100 see section 8 Before a test will run a TEST GROUP must be selected There are three options to start the test sequence e OPTION 1 Select a test group from the HOTKEY options e OPTION 2 Press the TEST button This takes you to the TEST ASSET screen e OPTION 3 Scan the asset ID with a bar cod
32. 0 Hz 5 3 digits 0 to 0 49 Q 5 5 digits 0 5 to 1 99 Q Earth bond resistance resolution 10 mQ 0 to 1 99 Q Earth bond resistance accuracy Display range 0 01 to 1 99 Q Bond lead null range 0 to 1 00 Q Continuity test 200 mA Continuity test voltage 4 0 V d c 0 10 5 3 digits 0 to 0 99 Q 5 5 digits 1 0 to 19 99 Q Continuity resistance accuracy Continuity resistance resolution 10 mO 1 to 19 99 Q Insulation resistance accuracy 2 5 digits 0 to 19 99 MQ 230 V supply 5 10 digits 20 to 99 99 MQ Insulation resistance resolution 0 01 MQ Display range 0 10 to 99 99 MQ Substitute leakage test Test voltage and frequency 40 V a c 10 nominal mains frequency Leakage current accuracy 5 5 digits Leakage current resolution 0 01 mA Display range 0 to 19 99 mA Reading corrected to 230 Vac 10 or 110 Vac 10 Differential leakage current Test voltage amp frequency Nominal mains supply Differential leakage current accuracy 5 5 digits Differential leakage current resolution 0 01 mA Display range 0 to 19 99 mA Reading corrected to 230 Vac 10 or 110 Vac 10 Touch current test Test voltage amp frequency Nominal mains supply Touch current accuracy 5 5 digits Touch current resolution 0 01 mA Display range O to 10 mA Reading corrected to 230 Vac 10 or 110 Vac 10 Operational test Test voltage amp frequency Nominal mains supply VA Accuracy
33. 639 Extension lead ada TA ptor ELA 230 V AU 5000 883 Extension lead adaptor ELA 230V SC CEE7 7 2000 882 Extension lead adaptor ELA 120V US 2001 290 Flash lead 3 0 kV 3 5 mA red 5310 401 Carry case with lead document pouch 2000 962 Plug adaptor IEC C6 C13 8way 5A PSU 2000 551 Screen protector 1002 572 Optional accessories PowerSuite software 1000 810 Extension lead adaptor ELA 110 V BS4343 6220 639 110 V mains lead adaptor BS1363 BS4343 1000 766 415 V adaptor lead 4 pin to AU AS NZ253112 16A 1000 769 415 V adaptor lead 4 pin to BS BS1363 16A 1000 767 415 V adaptor lead 4 pin to SC CEE7 7 16A 1000 768 415 V adaptor lead 5 pin to AU AS NZ253112 16 A 1000 772 415 V adaptor lead 5 pin to BS BS1363 16A 1000 770 415 V adaptor lead 5 pin to SC CEE7 7 16A 1000 771 Bar code scanner USB 1001 047 Pass fail barcode label printer USB 1001 046 USB lead PAT Printer 25970 041 Barcode printer label refills Cartridge 90001 010 Appliance bar code labels 1 1000 6121 483 Roll of 1000 FAIL test labels 1001 227 Roll of 1000 PASS test labels 1000 971 PAT accessory pouch 2001 044 PAT test certificate book 1001 299 111 Appendix E Repair and Warranty The instrument contains static sensitive devices and care must be taken in handling the printed circuit board If an instrument s protection has been impaired it should not be used but sent for repair by suitably trained and qualified personnel The protec
34. AT450 Standard Class 1 Earthed Equipment 5s PAT420 AU SC1 EB 1 Earth Bond Insulation test at 500V 5s PAT450 Visual Inspection Earth Continuity 200mA 5s PAT410 Standard Class 1 Insulation test at 500V 5s PAT420 AU SC1 RUN Earthed Equipment Differential Earth Leakage 230V oS PAT450 PAT410 Typical Class 2 Visual Inspection PAT420 AU SC2 2 Double Insulated Insulation test at 500V 5s PAT450 PAT410 Typical Class 2 Visual Inspection PAT420 AU SC2 250V 2 Double Insulated Insulation test at 250V 5s PAT450 Visual Inspection PAT410 Typical Class 2 Insulation test at 500V 5s PAT420 AU SC2 RUN 72 Double Insulated Differential Earth Leakage 230V 5s PAT450 Visual Inspection Polarity PAT410 230V Extension Leads Earth Continuity 200mA oS PAT420 AU EL1 EXT 3 Core Insulation test at 500V 5s PAT450 Visual Inspection PAT410 230V Extension Leads Polarity PAT420 AU EL2 EXT 2 Core Insulation test at 500V 5s PAT450 101 AU EL4 EXT AU RCD 1 AU RCD FULL 1 4 way 230V Extension Leads 3 Core 200mA Continuity Test Portable RCD 30mA Portable RCD 5 tests Visual Inspection Polarity Earth Continuity x4 Insulation test at 500V Visual Inspection RCD 30mA test Visual Inspection RCD full test sequence PAT410 PAT420 PAT450 102 Test Groups for International European PAT Variants Test Group Test Applied Test Duration Usedin Visual Inspection Insulation test at 500V 22MQ 5s PAT410 Klasse 2 Substitute Earth Leakage l
35. DELETE hotkey 4 A popup message will ask you to confirm 10 1 3 Changing Clients To change between different Clients in the PAT400 1 From the SETUP tab press the SELECT CLIENT Hotkey Select client Please select the current client Megger Group Press the OK key to open the drop down list Select the desired Client and press OK Press the SAVE Hotkey to store the change The display will now change to the SELECT LOCATION screen Select the appropriate Location from the drop down list Press OK to accept the new location Press the SAVE Hotkey to store the change 60 10 2 Locations Multiple locations can be added to one CLIENT up to a maximum of 2 000 To add aLOCATION select the LOCATION option from the SETUP menu Follow the same process as adding Clients in Section 10 1 Firmware revisions earlier than 2 2 were limited to 50 locations per Client 10 2 1 Adding Locations 1 Select LOCATION from the SETUP menu and press OK The Location screen will be displayed with the Add Edit and Delete Location Hotkeys as below Location Press add hotkey to add a location Press edit hotkey to edit a location Press delete hotkey to delete a location alle IL 2 Select the ADD Hotkey to add a new Location to the current Client 3 Complete the text fields with the necessary Location information Only the Location name is mandatory Add Location Client Megger Group Location es ee
36. Enter the Same PIN 4 Press the SAVE Hotkey to store the changes To remove a PIN from an account If you account has Supervisor status 1 Use the same method as to change a PIN but delete the PIN number entirely 2 Repeat for the Confirm PIN field 3 Press the SAVE Hotkey to store the changes If you account has User status 1 Use the same method as to change a PIN for a User account above but delete the PIN number entirely 2 Repeat for the Confirm PIN field 3 Press the SAVE Hotkey to store the changes 11 3 4 Adding additional accounts 1 From the HOME screen use the RIGHT arrow key to select the USERS tab 19 2 Using the arrow keys navigate to Manage Users option in the USERS Tab and Press OK Press add hotkey to add a user Press edit hotkey to edit a user Note An additional Delete hotkey may be present if there is already more than one account 3 Press the ADD Hotkey to bring up the Add User screen usemame Sd PIN Confirm PIN e Expert Options Supervisor E E Reverse L N Polarity E 80 4 Enter a user name Names must be between 3 and 30 characters A Z and 0 9 upper or lower case 5 Press the DOWN arrow Enter a PIN if required The PIN must be 4 digits using only numbers 0 9 6 Press the DOWN arrow Enter the same PIN in the Confirm PIN field 7 Press the DOWN arrow to Expert Options Press OK to enable this option if required 8 Press
37. PAT400 EU DE AU US 2 x 2A F HBC 50kA 600V Part No 90000 939 PAT400 UK 1 x 250 Vac 100mA HBC 1 5KA part No 25413 295 An 8 4V IEC6F22 NiMH rechargeable battery is fitted to all PAT400s The battery is continuously charged whilst the PAT400 is powered The battery provides a fast re boot function when the PAT400 is unplugged moved between locations and 11 re started within 5 minutes The battery shall only be replaced by an equivalent rechargeable battery when the re boot facility ceases to work To replace the rechargeable battery 1 Switch off the instrument 2 Disconnect the instrument from any electrical circuits 3 Remove the battery cover 4 Remove the old battery and refit new battery following correct polarity as marked on the battery compartment 5 Replace the battery cover Warning Only use NiMH batteries Do not attempt to recharge non rechargeable Primary cells in the PAT400 Doing so may result in instrument damage and may cause personal injury 12 For Fuse replacement Warning Fuses are at mains potential The electrical supply MUST be disconnected prior to removing the fuse cover Switch off the instrument Disconnect the instrument from any electrical circuits Remove the fuse cover on the underside of the PAT tester Remove each fuse in turn and check for failure Replace as necessary If no fuses have failed contact Megger Technical services group on 44 0 1304 502 102 Re
38. ROGRESS If the asset information does not match the asset to be tested check the CLIENT is correct The same ASSET ID can be used for different clients but one client cannot have duplicate asset IDs If the asset ID does not exist the screen will jump to Add Asset screen and automatically fill the ASSET ID field with the scanned barcode data BS Press the DOWN arrow to move to Test Groups The TEST GROUP is selected by pressing OK and selecting from a drop down list Typing the first letters or numbers of the test group will allow the search engine to jump to those test groups without having to scroll down the list 22 Additional information can also be added but this is not essential NOTE When scanning an Asset ID that exists in the database under a location that is different to that set in the PATs current status a yellow warning indicator will show on the Location field as below Go to section 10 for additional information on Clients and locations Test Asset Asset D 05 o Test Group Fi Description VA Serial Number Fuse Rating A Room ID Retest Frequency M Client Location archoliffe Road Enter asset ID or test group and press TEST to start a test or press Esc to abort 4 Press the TEST button Go to section 3 3 TESTING PROGRESS for further information on the test sequence Test progress The PAT400 displays all tests to be performed within the selected test group Each test is run seq
39. ROW key to select the SETUP tab TEST GROUP MANAGER Home Setup Data Users Client Location Company Quick Test Keys Setup Date Time Language Default Settings About SDE 30 gt MO 2 Press the TEST GROUP MANAGER IYA Hotkey Test Group Press add hotkey to add a test group Add a TEST GROUP Press edit hotkey to edit a test group Edit a TEST GROUP Press delete hotkey to delete a test group Delete a TEST GROUP 3 Press the ADD Hotkey to add a new test group The Add Test Group screen will appear 49 Add Test Group Rene S Deserpton Jd lash E E E z z c Ro E r Note If the number 4 Complete the fields 100 of test groups reaches 100 the ADD Hotkey will change to a oo Icon as required An example of a typical standard Class test may look like ame escription upply isual arth Bond ontinuity nsulation Add Test Group olarity Definitions to fields NAME DESCRIPTION VISUAL EARTH BOND CONTINUITY INSULATION POLARITY CLASS a d Standard Class 1 Equipmet V Flash 2 E z v RCD E m g Next page Test group name This can be up to 10 characters For compatibility with PAT4 see section 11 Text string Keyboard or Barcode entry SUPPLY Asset operating voltage Check box Check box configuration options available on second page Check box configuration options available on second page Check box configuration options avail
40. S or FAIL result as there is no value in storing the individual trip times Test button failure The RCD test sequences include an RCD test button check This works by automatically monitoring the 230 V supply through the RCD If the RCD test button fails to trip the RCD the RCD has failed However the PAT400 will wait for a trip In this case a manual fail is required PRESS THE F key This will log the test as a fail and allow the result to be saved 95 A 6 A 7 A 8 Power lead extension lead testing Power cords and extension leads are tested in a similar way The principle differences are the need to use an extension lead adaptor when testing extension leads as the lead must be looped back to the PAT400 to allow bond and polarity testing Extension leads or power leads with surge protection should be tested with an Insulation test voltage of 250 V This prevents the surge protection from operating and artificially failing the lead Extension leads fitted with RCDs should be tested as per an ordinary plug in RCD In addition the following tests can be used Bond test continuity test Differential leakage test The RCD must be switched on manually during the test The Insulation test will not test beyond the RCD and consequently has little value Lead length up to 50m can be compensated However they can exceed the recommended length for their cross section Maximum recommended length for extension leads CSA of c
41. T ARROW key to select the SETUP tab i Press the EDIT ASSET Hotkey The EDIT ASSET screen should be displayed 2 3 Scroll down the Asset ID field as in 6 1 above When the required asset is displayed press the DELETE Hotkey 4 A screen message to confirm the deletion is displayed 5 Press OK to confirm or Esc to abort WARNING The asset and its associated test records will be deleted This deletion is not reversible For Deletion of Clients and Locations see Section 10 41 7 1 DATA Test results and data transfer Data storage backup and restore The PAT400 can store up to 10 000 electrical assets with associated test records Megger STRONGLY RECOMMEND this data is backed up frequently MEGGER CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY OR ANY LOST DATA HOWEVER CAUSED The backup and recall operations are extremely fast 10 000 records can be backed up to a USB stick in lt 20 seconds Smaller databases are significantly faster The file format for data backup is a db file DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EDIT THIS FILE Corruption of this file shall prevent further transfer back to the PAT400 or to PowerSuite Export to CSV file Test results can also be exported to a CSV comma separated value file This can be viewed with Microsoft Excel See Section 7 1 7 2 or 7 3 for full details of Backup Restore and Export options Backup to USB memory stick 1 Connect a USB stick to either of the type A USB sockets on the front of the PAT400
42. UP or DOWN arrow key to highlight the Reverse L N Polarity check box 2 Press the OK key to enable or disable the reverse L N testing Expert Options Expert Mode Iv Reverse L N Polarity Measure PE Option 85 3 Press the SAVE Hotkey to store the changes 86 13 Measure PE Option not available on all instruments Some PAT testing practices allows the Protective Earth bond testing to be skipped if it is deem impossible to access an exposed PE contact area For PAT testers configured to allow for such situation there is a Measure PE Option checkbox made available in the Expert Options screen Expert Options Expert Mode IL Reverse L N Polarity Iv Measure PE Option Iv Changing the existing state of the Measure PE Option checkbox will cause the Save hotkey to appear User must press the hotkey to save the new status of the checkbox When the checkbox is unchecked the PAT tester will carry out normal bond or continuity test defined in a test group When the option is checked the PAT will display a message to allow the user to choose between performing the test or to skip it Asset ID cont Continuity 03n ls PE measurable Press TEST to continue Esc to skip test Test Group CONT 230 V Appliance An example of skipped continuity test is shown 87 Asset ID cont Test Group CONT Asset PASSED Limits 88 14 PAT4 compatibility The PAT400
43. WARNING scx ioe ee ee 96 A 9 PAT400 Factory Default Test Groups 0 ccc cccccccccc cece eeeee ees eeseeeeseeeseeeseeeseeeeeeesauesseeeseeesaeees 98 Appendix B Barcode sample table 0 0c ccc ccc eee eece cea eeaeece ese eeeeeceeseecseeaeeaueceeseeeseeseecseeeeceeseeseeseeeges 106 Appendix C Specification ieee aie ae ae ee eee 109 Appendix D Ordering information cccccccccccc sec ececeeceeeeeeee cece cess ecaueeseeseeesueeseesseeteeeaueeseeteeeeuesseetseeeneeaaes 111 Appendix E Repair and Warranty 232 2 3 wie atin Mi ee ee ee ee es et el 112 X 1 Unpacking the carton Unpack the carton contents carefully There are important documents that you should read and keep for future reference Please complete the pre paid warranty card and return it to Megger Instruments Limited as soon as possible to help us reduce any delays in supporting you should the need assistance UK carton contents European carton contents PAT410 PAT420 and PAT450 PAT410 PAT420 and PAT450 1 PAT400 series appliance tester 1 PAT400 series appliance tester 1 Carry case carry handle and strap 1 Carry case carry handle and strap 1 Quick start guide 1 Quick start guide 1 Black test lead set with probe and clip 1 Black test lead set with probe and clip 1 IEC type power cord 30cm Extension 1 IEC type Power cord 30cm Extension lead adaptor lead adaptor 1 PC power supply test adaptor 1 Warranty card 1 Warranty card
44. able on second page Check box configuration options available on second page Drop down box This is required so the instrument knows which test connectors are to be used 50 8 2 Options Class 1 Class 2 EXT FLASH Check box configuration options available on second page LEAKAGE Check box configuration options available on second page LOAD Check box configuration options available on second page RCD Check box configuration options available on second page 1 These fields require mandatory data They cannot be left blank 5 When complete press the NEXT PAGE Hotkey The test options for each of the selected tests will appear as below Selected Tests Visual oo a e Continuity a Ec Leakage te 4 Previous page Flash Polanty RCO il Save test group 6 Now the test limits test times and repetition settings can de adjusted for each test if required Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to navigate the screen All options are drop down boxes Press OK to access each drop down list 7 On completion press the SAVE Hotkey 8 The test group can now be allocated to one of the test group HOT KEYS Allocating test groups to Hotkeys Test groups can be allocated to one of four TEST GROUP Hotkeys on the HOME screen To allocate a test group SBko 1 Press one of the four TEST GROUP Hotkeys l 2 A list of test groups numbered 1 to 9 will appear Blank fields indicate a number th
45. ast ASSET COPY last ASSET and Increment Asset ID 2 Enter an ASSET ID using the keyboard or barcode scanner 3 Select a TEST GROUP from the drop down list 4 Completion of the remaining asset fields is optional Add Asset Asset ID J Test Group SC1B E Description Serial Number Fuse Rating 4 Room ID Retest Frequency M Client Location Press SAVE to store asset data TEST to store and test or Esc to abort SAVE results to memory 5 Press the SAVE Hotkey The asset data will be saved to memory The screen should display the SAVED message and return to the HOME screen 37 5 2 Copying the previously added asset 1 From the HOME screen press the ADD ASSET Hotkey The following empty asset screen will appear Add Asset Asset ID OC h Test Group Select test group Yj Description nay SerialNumber DS FuseRatng a SY Room ID Retest Frequency M Client Location Enter asset ID and select test group Press Esc to abort 2 To recall the last asset to the screen press the COPY ASSET 2 Hotkey This will recall the last asset added to the database of the current Client The Asset ID can then be edited as required Add Asset Asset ID PUPS E Test Group sas __ A Description H Serial Number Fuse Rating 4 Room ID Retest Frequency M 2 Client efault Location efault Enter asset ID and select test group Press Esc to abor
46. at can be used in conjunction with the optional OPTICON barcode scanner The sheet allows fast input of standard data which would otherwise need to be manually typed in or selected from a drop down list Description ALOUN U ANAIEI a Kettle MLCMEUI INL CMY AOU ON OO VOT Extension lead 2 way Extension base station ML MAID UL OOTU OUO OOOD ODU UUU AOE UOO I Standard Class I Room ID MLLO MUDI NI DY U MTI Kitchen Washroom Warehouse UID UY LAUMEI UI besk fan Power cord MLCMAIIDIIN O OUB O0 BN OUTOU UY DU OOTY I OUA M Extension lead 4 way Extension Laptop power cord UY MAID VL VOIO OUO OOOD OOU CU AY U I MI Standard Class II MEDIU O ULONE UN I UUO MULURO 1 OIU OOTO OUO UU U I UUE UON MT Canteen Main office Washroom Female eception Room ID TULL 3 UNL ETT 10 WML W AIT M TUN MI UN 13 16 UK Test Groups UY AML MENIN AT UY AML YT St SCZ ULL N MIIN TULL SC1 RCD FAN LLL TULL C1B DRY MANAA AATAL NOM ME OROANDE IDN RCD T02 UUL DEII ME ADV I VIN MN KET TOZF MENOIN M KETB ME OAN ATT MI PC ULUA AI T21 UN AUNT TOF MEPA ME WUT RCD UY AN M UDU UNM OT M RCD FULL PULL PSC1 Australian New Zealand Test Groups ULE UY UU TOMIQQ UN LOOT MI AU SC1 AU SC2 EULA U1 UGTA IOUT C2 UU NUO A M MU MOONNONON U YAO URIONA NUI MI AU SC2 RUN U SC1 250 UU UE AU SC1 RUN MI VE UOMYOQ UOT UV AAOO YL OIMI AU SC1 RCD UU UI AU RCD UY UU UMMUOQ OROUA
47. at has not yet been allocated a test group 51 3 Classt Des Description RENE NEP RON Standard class 1 earthed o Class Il E Personal computer IT equipm El Kettle earthed SC1B Zj Standard Class 1 200mA con gt Power cord Extension lead Kettle earthed 200mA cont Prop A ools Ligass RCD TOIF T4110 Tools Class 1 Flash E PSCt Zj Portable or hand held Class 1 ET th pc Ae asset Using the DOWN ARROW navigate to the desired row 1 9 as below Class1 Description sci xi Standard class 1earthed Bl Fc SA recsnat sonata Team LO sce ei Standard Class 1 200mA conl 6 N o RCD Press OK to access the drop down list of available test groups Class1 Name Description i Standard class 1 earthed hind o Pe Personal computer IT equipm PSC1 Kettle earthed RCO RCO FULL Standard Class 1 200mA con SC1 Kettle earthed 200mA cont wea iow Tools Cass 1 1107 Tools Class 1 C1B RCD ok J ISS aS 110 Tools Class 1 Flash 4 Portable or hand held Class 1 cof D Select the required TEST GROUP and press OK The TEST GROUP will be allocated to the selected field 52 8 3 Class Sa Descri Bsc standard ctass 1 earthed By Peel Persona computer IT equip Ee ker ferric earthed Ey sce el standard Class 1 200mA cor fate AM Toots cass Torr oV Tools Class 1 Flash O e el Portable or hand held
48. ave the test results to memory and print a barcode label a Megger USB barcode printer must be connected prior to requesting this function D aii Fiia Save test results to memory and return to the initial screen Go to Section 4 to learn about using the memory or Section 4 2 Saving a test result to memory To return to the HOME screen without saving the results press HOME button Test fail screen Should an asset fail a test at any stage the test sequence is stopped and the screen message ASSET FAILED is displayed 28 AssetiD scib 2 Repeat test sequence VA s 3000 VA Print bar code label amp SAVE results to memory Asset FAILED Example Asset has failed the insulation test Pass limit set to 1 0 MQ Measurement recorded at lt 0 1 MQ The same options are available as an asset that has passed See Section 3 7 for completion of testing 3 9 Visual failure If the current test group contains a visual test sequence then the visual test popup will appear This allows the user to log mechanical faults on the asset under test such as a broken plug or damaged appliance cord the Esc key should be used to exit the test sequence during the Visual Inspection and initiate a Visual Failure as below 1 During the Visual inspection option the Visual Test will be highlighted in yellow as below AssetiD scib s019 210MM Riso SO0 V VA BUTTE ie ets Press TEST to Pass or Esc to Fail Test Group
49. data to be saved Add Asset Add Asset COPY last ASSET Asset ID E Asset ID 000234 sid Test Group Select test group vi E Test Group Sci vi E Description Description COPY last Serial Number O Serial Number ASSET and Fuse Rating A O Fuse Rating 4 Increment Room ID Room ID Asset ID Retest Frequency M Retest Frequency M Client Client Location Location Enter asset ID and select test group Press SAVE to store asset data SAVE results to Press Esc to abort TEST to store and test or Esc to abort memory 34 4 2 Definitions of fields Field Limit Description Asset ID 10 000 Unique number or combined letters and numbers Enter by typing from the keyboard or scanning a barcode Separate clients can use the same ID But one Client cannot have two identical Asset IDs Test Group 100 Drop down box of available test groups Press OK to access list DOWN UP arrow to select and OK to enter Description General description of asset Cooling fan hand drill etc Serial Number The manufacturer s serial number Fuse Rating A Fuse fitted to the mains plug or internal fuse if using continental plugs Room ID Location of asset to room level Retest Frequency M Repeat test frequency in months The default is set to 12 months Client 100 Customers name This is created in SETUP Location 2000 Site details Each client can have multiple locations This is c
50. dit asset information press add or delete hotkey to add or remove an asset Assets are sorted alphanumerically in ascending order Press the OK key and then the DOWN arrow to scroll through the list or use the RIGHT arrow key to page through the list OR Type the desired Asset ID to jump to the matching item in the list The search engine will find the 40 6 2 closest match as you type Note The first 2 000 Asset IDs are loaded into the drop down list To access the next 2 000 assets press and hold the RIGHT ARROW to scroll down to the bottom of the first 2 000 assets Select Next from the bottom of the list The Asset ID list will now load the next 2 000 assets OR Where available type next to jump to the end of the list or previous to jump to the start of the list Edit Asset Asset ID 095444430 Test Group Description Serial Number Fuse Rating 4 Room ID T Retest Frequency M Client Location delete hotkey to add or remove an asset Edit the asset details as required and press the SAVE key to store changes NOTES To move the location of an asset simply change the location in the Location list It is not recommended to change the Client Changing the Client will also change the appropriate asset list However on exiting this screen the Client will revert to the original Client prior to any changes made here Deleting assets From the HOME screen use the RIGH
51. e Warnings screen Press OK to indicate you have read and understood the warnings 5 The PAT400 will display the HOME screen Power up and login with multiple accounts To add a PIN to the default account see section 11 3 3 Using PIN numbers If additional accounts have been created on power up the login screen will display the login screen 1 The screen will show the last Username that was logged into the PAT400 Login Username A N Other Y PIN L 2 Enter the PIN for the Username shown and press the gt Hotkey and go to 5 below Or Press the UP arrow to highlight the Username field and press OK to show the drop down box of Usernames Login Username default Y A N Other 72 3 Use the UP DOWN arrows to select the required User name and press OK 4 Enter the PIN for the new Username and 5 Press the gt Hotkey Logging Out amp Power down Unless the operator has logged OUT of their account on Power down the operator will remain logged IN to the PAT400 on Power up To log out of an account either 1 Press the RED power OFF button The display will show the Message garter ra 2 Remove power from the PAT400 see note OR 1 Go to the Users menu and select Login Logout see note 2 Press OK The operator will be logged out The PAT400 will display a Login screen 3 Remove power to the PAT400 Note With a Default only account and no PIN set as shipped
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53. e scanner then press TEST asset details must already be stored in the PAT400 otherwise PAT400 defaults to ADD ASSET screen 18 Option 1 Starting a TEST USING HOT KEYS 1 Select a Class I Class II IEC extension lead or RCD test group by pressing one of the HOT KEY options A list of TEST GROUPS are displayed that are relevant to that type of equipment Example Class test groups Classi Ea Descri ME Flr sles conmeireai Kettle Earthed 3 Class IEC Power and SEID Z Standard Class 1 200mA D extension lead test groups Kettle Earthed 200mA cont 6 110W Tools Class 1 RCD Plug In RCD test groups 110 Tools Class 1 Flash Add Asset fast access 2 Select one of the test groups by pressing the relevant number then the TEST button or Press the number twice to start the test sequence or Scroll down to the required test group and press TEST For more Information on test groups adding editing configuration or deletion go to section 8 Option 2 Starting a TEST PRESSING THE TEST BUTTON 1 From the HOME screen press the TEST button The display will show the TEST ASSET page as below Test Asset Asset ID OT Test Group Coro l o Minha a Search for TEST GROUPS aN h OONA VA Press once for direct entry seo Press twice for drop down FuseRating Ay tie Room D RESA Retest Freeney OO O Client Cee tA Add ASSET Location A Enter asset ID or test group and press TEST to start a test o
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55. ent locations under one client To transfer data from the PAT4 to the PAT400 the transfer must be made using Megger PowerSuite Professional 89 To ensure hardware and software compatibility refer to the Megger website for latest PowerSuite software and PAT400 firmware revisions www megger com 90 15 Care and maintenance The PAT400 should only be opened or repaired by an approved Megger service centre or by Megger Instruments Limited To clean the instrument disconnect the instrument from the power supply then use a clean cloth dampened with water or isopropyl alcohol To clean the display window only use a lint free cloth For warranty repairs see appendix E 91 16 Carry case The carry case for the appliance tester has a lead storage pouch in the lid of the case when opened This is designed for basic lead and document storage Further items can be stored in the pouch If it becomes difficult to close the case the storage pouch can be removed from inside the case and attached to the front using the straps on the reverse of the pouch These are passed through the D loops on the outside of the case and secured to the underside of the pouch using the Velcro fixings An additional storage pouch is available from Megger Limited for extended storage such that there is a pouch on both the inside and outside of the carry case 92 Appendix A Test types explained A 1 i ii iii iv v
56. epeat the test If the test is repeated then the failed results is disregarded You may wish to repeat a test in this way if the test probe did not make proper contact with the appliance Insulation and Flash test can also be repeated by selecting the OO symbol in the Cycles column This feature is convenient for testing appliances that have multiple exposed conductive areas 55 Quick test QT The Quick Test QT key provides instant access to continuity bond insulation leakage RCD load Operational and flash testing without having to create a test group NOTE Some tests shown below may not be available depending on the instrument being used Running a quick test 1 Press the QT key on the keyboard The display will show a numerical list of options Quick Test Options 1 25Amp Bond Test 2 10Amp Bond Test 3 200mA Continuity Test 4 Insulation Test Options 5 Load Test 6 Earth Leakage Test Options RCD Test o Flash Test Options Example of QT screen options for a PAT450 2 Press the number key associated with the test you wish to run Example Earth Leakage Leakage Menu select voltage and press OK or TEST Class 30 Class II 230V Differential Leakage Touch Current 230V Substitute Leakage Asset will operate Ensure only one socket is used asset is switched on and safe Note that for Class Il appliances use the remote probe Test Duration 5s Note Whe
57. exist as a result of normal running or under fault conditions E During testing the unit under test asset should not be touched other than using the appropriate accessories as faulty appliances can present a shock hazard E Do not touch the exposed parts of test leads during tests as hazardous voltages may be present due to potentially faulty appliance E Do not touch the IEC extension lead socket pins especially during a test as hazardous voltages may be present due to a potentially faulty appliance E Assets should not be routinely flash tested Where flash testing is required refer to further guidance on Flash testing section A7 E Replacement fuses must be of the correct rating and type Refer to section 1 8 E The USB connection marked thus should only be used by approved service personnel nothing should be connected to the USB port during testing E Only use a NiMH rechargeable 8 4 V PP3 battery do not use a non rechargeable type as this could become dangerous if charged by the instrument E Serviceable fuses should only be replaced with those that are suitably rated E In case of an emergency use an easily accessible power point E Only use Megger approved accessories with this product X 3 Symbols used on the instrument AN Caution risk of electric shock J Caution refer to accompanying notes C Equipment complies with relevant EU Directives N13117 Equipment complies with C tick requirements Fuse This equip
58. from the factory the Login Logout options are not available 11 3 Managing accounts 11 3 1 Supervisor and User status The PAT400 has two levels of account status Supervisor and User The account status is set when creating or editing an account Edit User Username default al PIN Confirm PIN Expert Options Iv Supervisor lv Reverse L N Polarity a ee 13 a Supervisor status Supervisor box checked An account with Supervisor status has unlimited access to all functionality and configuration of the PAT400 Any account with Supervisor status can create additional accounts and control the status of other accounts including deleting other accounts b User status Supervisor box unchecked An account with User status has limited access to functionality A User status account would be allocated to an operator where it would not be desirable to allow the operator full access to the configuration of the PAT400 or the deletion of customer and test data Expert options Expert Options appears as a check box when creating or managing accounts Edit User A N Other Username A N Other z PIN Confirm PIN Expert Options Iv Supervisor Reverse L N Polarity a By ticking the Expert options on an account the operator gets access to the following Switching ON or OFF the Expert Mode Switching ON or OFF the Reverse L N Polarity see below With Expert
59. hre Sprache Deutsch Selecteer uw taal Nederlands Prosz wybra j zyk Polski 1 Use the UP DOWN arrows to select the operating language from the options listed 2 Press OK when complete Date Time Enter date and time below Date hsi i o7 i 2011 DD SMM YYYY Time o9 56 los HH MM SS 14 3 Using the RIGHT LEFT and OK keys to enter the date and time Date format is DD MM YYYY Time format is 24 Hr Hr Min Sec 4 Press the SAVE HOTKEY to accept changes Further changes can be made in the menu SETUP options section 10 5 On completion of the initialisation the following warning screen is displayed when the PAT tester is switched on UK configured PAT400 instruments Warning WARNINGS The folowing warnings must be read and understood before proceeding Ensure only one asset is connected and tested at a time Faulty appliances can present a shock hazard Avoid contact with all connectors and conductive parts during testing All tests that include a load or leakage test will run the asset Ensure asset is switched on and safe before starting the test sequence Press OK to confirm these warnings have been read and understood Non UK configured PAT400 instruments Warning O WARNINGS The folowing warnings must be read and understood before proceeding Faulty appliances can present a shock hazard Avoid contact with all connectors and conductive parts during te
60. lient information Client Name is mandatory once it has been saved the name can not be changed Additional data is optional 58 5 Oncompletion press the SAVE Hotkey 6 The display automatically jumps to the ADD LOCATION screen 7 Add the location details Only Location name is mandatory 8 Oncompletion press the SAVE Hotkey A new CLIENT and LOCATION has been added to the database The current CLIENT and LOCATION has been updated to the new CLIENT and LOCATION automatically 10 1 2 Editing and Deleting Clients This function should be used to change the details of a Client If you wish to change to a different client go to Section 10 1 3 below Edit Client 1 Select CLIENT from the SETUP menu and press OK In the Client screen select the EDIT Hotkey 2 Select the desired Client then change the details as required Edit Client Client Megger Group Client Name Megger Group J Address 1 Address 2 L Towns County State Postcode Zip 3 After the details have been changed press the SAVE hotkey Delete Client WARNING Deleting a Client will also delete all assets locations and test results associated with that Client 1 Select CLIENT from the SETUP menu and press OK In the Client screen select the DELETE hotkey 2 Select the desired Client 59 Delete Client Client Name Megger Group Address 1 Address 2 EES TowniCity CountyState Postcode Zip 3 Press the
61. ll also use the additional remote probe for BOND INSULATION or LEAKAGE testing The instruction to connect it is displayed on the screen at the appropriate time The following drawings show how the asset under test should be connected at the start of testing NOTE The dotted line indicates where a 110 V asset would be connected UK PAT testers only Other test leads may need to be connected during the test sequence Follow on screen instructions NEVER CONNECT MORE THAN ONE ASSET AT A TIME 3 1 1 Connecting a Class I or Class Il asset To connect standard Class I or Class Il equipment to the PAT400 raea 1 Plug the asset into the 230 V test socket on the PAT400 TEST To connect 110 V equipment to the PAT400 1 Plug the asset into the 110 V test socket on the PAT400 3 1 2 Connecting an IEC type power cord or 110 V Power lead To connect a standard IEC type power cord computer type power lead to the PAT400 1 Connect the mains plug to the mains test socket on the PAT400 2 Connect the IEC plug to the IEC socket To connect a 110 V power lead use the 110 V to IEC plug adaptor see optional accessories 1 Connect the 110 V mains plug to the 110 V test socket 2 Connect the free end of the 110 V power lead to the 110V d adaptor plug _ 3 Connect the 110 V adaptor IEC connector to the IEC socket 17 on the PAT400 3 1 3 Connecting an extension lead To connect an extension lead to the PAT40
62. ment should be recycled as electronic waste HV test lead in unlocked position D Eix i HV test lead in locked position NIMH B AV Battery type fitted 230V Do NOT connect to mains supply 1 1 Instrument Layout Overview of the PAT400 The PAT400 series of portable appliance testers are fully automated testers for the fast safety testing of portable electrical equipment The PAT400s will operate from 230 Vac or for UK variants 230Vac and 110 Vac supplies The PAT400 s are ready to start testing however the warnings must be read and understood before the testers are used All operators should also be competent in the safety testing of electrical equipment and meet all the local legal requirements before testing s 2 Instrument layout 110 V test socket UK Only Flash test socket Bond continuity socket Lead null post USB interfaces Power OFF Home button Escape button Qwerty keypad IEC Extension lead return test socket Mains test socket Fuse checker 1 3 Button functions O Power down Prevents battery discharge 1 4 Home screen Class 1 test groups Class II test groups Ulale Power extension leads 7 A Portable RCDs S Add asset O the Hotkeys is Q O D D ama 0 Next page DE Print barcode Button functions Returns to HOME screen f Esc Escape Exit screen without saving HOT
63. mode switched ON the testing advisory messages normally displayed during testing are disabled With Expert mode switched OFF all warning and advisory messages are displayed The Reverse Polarity function cannot be changed An operator with a User status account must seek someone with a Supervisor status account to enable these features It is recommended that only those operators that are experienced in using the PAT400 enable Expert mode To add Expert privileges to an account 1 Use the arrow keys to select the Expert Options from the User menu 2 Press the OK key to enable or disable the feature 74 3 Press the SAVE Hotkey to save the change If the Feature is disabled the Expert mode check box will be grayed out Reverse L N Polarity Only available in some models Refer to section 12 Reverse L N Polarity 11 3 2 Changing the default Supervisor account The factory set user account name is called default This can be changed if required see section below To change the default account name 1 From the HOME screen use the RIGHT arrow key to select the Users tab Home Setup Data Users Login Logout Expert Options 2 Using the DOWN arrow navigate to Manage Users and Press OK Manage Users Press add hotkey to add a user Press edit hotkey to edit a user 3 Press the EDIT Hotkey to edit the Supervisor account details 4 Press the DOWN
64. n as below Lead Null oO Set Lead Null Remove Lead Null Set Extension Lead Null Remove Extension Lead Null Null set 0 05 To remove the extension lead null select the Remove Extension Lead Null and press the TEST or OK button The symbol will disappear 3 5 Short circuit assets Some assets may appear to the PAT400 to be short circuit This can be caused by large inductive loads In such cases the following warning message will be displayed Warning Asset may be short circuit Press TEST to continue ESC to abort 27 3 6 3 7 3 8 Only if the operator is certain the equipment is not a short circuit press TEST otherwise press Esc to abort the test Aborting a test All tests can be aborted at any time by pressing the TEST button or Esc escape button Completion of testing On completion of testing all test fields should turn green as below The test results are displayed in the centre column with the pass limits for that test group on the right AssetID scib Result Limits Repeat test sequence Hp Print bar code label amp SAVE results to memory FAMAS Snn SAVE results to memory ee On completion of testing the following options are available m gt Re test asset using current test group Warning test data will not be saved for the previous test Z Repair codes Allows repair details to be added to asset test results See section 3 10 below S
65. nd location have been added these will say default 20 Note Test Group Select test group Copy last asset added and Description DOO E te increments Asset ID to serial Number L O next available number Fuse Rating 8 L o i Room D N Retest Frequency M Client Megger Group Location Archcliffe Road Add Asset Copy last asset added Asset ID mom St Yi Enter asset ID and select test group Press Esc to abort Indicates mandatory fields that are required to save the asset data Further information on the COPY LAST ASSET 2 Hotkey and COPY amp INCREMENT ASSET ID 2 Hotkeys can be found in section 5 A new asset ID can be added and saved at this stage but it is recommended that this is added after testing is completed Press the DOWN arrow to access TEST GROUPS Press OK to access the drop down list of test groups Add Asset Asset ID Test Group Select test group Description nay Serial Number Fuse Rating 4 Room ID Retest Frequency M Client Location Enter asset ID PC Press Esc to abort Use the UP DOWN arrows to scroll through the list of test groups and then press OK a typing the name of the test group The cursor will jump to the relevant test groups with that letter or number Entering more than one letter will refine the search further Then press OK Add any additional data in the available fields as required Press TEST to commence te
66. ng and replacement 00 n00n00nnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnrrrnrenrnrrrsnrnrrsnrerrnne 11 2 Gening Stared eira E E A E E eee eae 14 2 1 SWitching ON the PAT AOC nonent ee coe ag A T A EE 14 2 2 HOME screen explained cits achat iaiwapnathineedawanteedaasussa decsawantensgiaa Weis deasatepm a aei in hash Meditate iatar ores aaeanee 16 2 3 SWITCHING OM the PA TACO iia eae se hese cineca a e estrone ete cee 16 Se TESUNO WINA POO ci eat e a ate apse idee ic oat E EE A 17 3 1 Connecting an asset to the PAT400 icici ceca iho neset hae Boia inode dd eho ads 17 3 2 TesSiNO aN ASS Elana i RR er ae 18 3 3 TESCPrOgIeS S ee nn a Re ne ee 23 3 4 FREMOLE DFODEG and GUND 55555 sek ahh ese aa hg a hee he earn A ne eeiectnes 24 3 5 SNO CCU ASS CUS occ s ree e ann came a sida cetera e a otaeeeiwene 27 3 6 ADONG Ates teas ee se ene a On uno rea ene Sr E eee eee ee 28 3 7 Completion Of TES CING ra a a a ANA aaemesseaeeeoses 28 3 8 A Rare UU SCEE eee ae en ty A AE E E er eee eee 28 3 9 Visu alta lire eae eee eer eee ee ee ee ee eee ete 29 3 10 SIRO AIR COG Citic etc tede tect a a sec R naan se ant at nena oatenas teem ataea att ascenteaeese aac 30 3 11 Cable compensatio enea E a laa tate aaa a eS 31 312 WARNINGS secredasoeen e R A E E eN 32 4 Using he memoi renra E EE A T A ai 34 4 1 iMportant OV CN VICW sses a a a a a E 34 4 2 SAVING ACES 0 VSS LE sr a a a E E 35 5 Adding assets to memory 2sscees cose ce necn sd sccss ace zecraoaaceesaec pnacgnnnaatceas ic
67. of 96 the equipment touching other earthed equipment or from touching the ground Parallel earth paths affect measurement accuracy and in worst case situations can lead to equipment being passed as safe when there is no proper earth connection through the electrical outlet b A hardware fault in the PAT400 c A combination of the above Any reports of parallel paths should be investigated Check to ensure the BOND continuity lead is not connected to the null post on the PAT400 If not the asset must be checked for additional earth paths These could be as high as 1 2 kQ The PAT400 can be checked by disconnecting the equipment under test and re starting the PAT400 If the PAT400 does not report a fault the problem exists on the equipment under test Testing an asset with multiple earth paths does not confirm the asset is safely earthed Additionally parallel earth paths can affect the accuracy of the measured earth resistance insulation test or leakage measurements therefore creating an unreliable PASS 97 A 9 PAT400 Factory Default Test Groups Test Groups for UK PAT Variants Test Group Test Applied Test Duration Usedin SC1 SC1 RCD SC1B SC1B RCD SC2 TO1 TO1F 1 Standard Class 1 Earthed Equipment Standard Class 1 Earthed Equipment with RCD Protection Standard Class 1 Earthed Equipment 200mA Continuity Test Standard Class 1 Earthed Equipment with RCD Protection 200mA Continuity Test
68. ores mm Maximum length m 1 25 12 1 5 15 2 5 25 Any lead longer than the recommended length should be fitted with a Residual Current Device RCD with a rated operating current not exceeding 30mA as the earth resistance can be high enough that the operation of standard protective devices cannot be guaranteed Flash testing PAT450 only Flash testing measures the leakage current when high test voltages are applied to an asset Flash testing is NOT recommended for portable appliance testing as it is a destructive test Repeated use on an asset can cause premature failure or possible electrical damage Parallel Earth Path WARNING Occasionally there may be a parallel earth path between the asset under test and the system earth This can arise from a Class asset touching other earthed metal equipment or being electrically in contact with the floor This can create a resistance path back to the electrical supply earth that is in parallel with the asset s own earth return Under these circumstances the PAT400 will warn the operator by displaying the message Warning Unable to verify earth path connection parallel earth paths may exist Refer to User Guide Press TEST to proceed Esc to fail This warning may be repeated on other tests while potential parallel paths exist This message can appear on all tests and is caused by a The equipment under test has an alternative earth path This could be via the outer case
69. place fuse cover when complete eee a a Note The X symbol on the batteries is a reminder not to dispose of them with general waste at the end of their life Spent NiMH batteries are classified as Portable Batteries and should be disposed of in the UK in accordance with Local Authority requirements For disposal of batteries in other parts of the EU contact your local distributor Megger is registered in the UK as a supplier of batteries The Registration number is BPRN00142 13 Getting started Switching ON the PAT400 Connect the instrument to a suitable electrical supply either 230 Vac or 110 Vac for UK instruments For testing 230 V electrical equipment connect the PAT tester to a 230 V electrical outlet For testing 110 V electrical equipment connect the PAT tester to a 110 V electrical outlet using the optional 110 V to 230 V supply lead adaptor Refer to section 3 for further details The appliance tester will automatically start when connected to the mains supply IMPORTANT DO NOT connect any equipment to the PAT tester until it has been switched on and passed its self test Connected equipment will create a relay error and necessitate restarting the PAT tester Power should be disconnected and reconnected Start up initialisation The first time the PAT tester is started the instrument will ask for the operating language time and date to be set Set Language Please select Your language v English Wahlen Sie I
70. r press Esc to abort Edit ASSET 2 Type in the Asset ID if available and press OK 19 If the asset is already in the database the details of the asset will be displayed as below Test Asset Asset ID 22355 Test Group 2 Description Serial Number Fuse Rating A E Room ID Retest Frequency M EA OCCA CT Client Location Enter asset ID or test group and press TEST to start a test or press Esc to abort Sai Press the TEST button and the test sequence will commence Go to 3 3 TESTING PROGRESS Alternatively to search through the asset database press the FIND ASSET J Hotkey A drop down box of Asset IDs will appear If you know the Asset ID you wish to find start typing in the Asset ID The search engine will jump to the Asset IDs that start with those characters To ADD an asset simply press the ADD ASSET Hotkey If the entered asset is not in the database the following information box will appear Test Asset Asset D CT Test Group Sey een N Descrintioan Serial Fuse F Asset does not exist Room Do you wish to add this asset Retes Press OK to proceed Esc to cancel Client b Enter asset ID or test group and press TEST to start a test or press Esc to abort Press OK to add a new asset A blank Add Asset screen will appear as below This only contains the Asset ID entered in the previous screen plus current client and location If no client a
71. re a test has several options such as Earth Leakage a sub menu of options will appear 3 Navigate through the sub menu options if available 4 Press OK or TEST key to start testing 56 Leakage Result 230 Test Socket Leakage Differential 0 00mA LN Timer Os Leakage 0 00mA 5 Follow on screen instruction as necessary On completion of the test the final measurement will be displayed Quick test times can be changed in SETUP Refer to section 10 4 57 10 SETUP menu options The SETUP menu options allow changes to the instrument configuration that cannot be accessed by Hotkeys 10 1 Clients The PAT400s are shipped with the CLIENT and LOCATION set to DEFAULT This can be changed or additional Clients and locations can be added edited or deleted The DEFAULT CLIENT and LOCATION can only be deleted after other additional CLIENTS AND LOCATIONS are added 10 1 1 Adding Clients 1 Select CLIENT from the SETUP menu and press OK Home setup Data Users Location Company Quick Test Keys Setup Date Time Language Default Settings About 2 The Client screen will be displayed with the ADD EDIT and DELETE Client Hotkeys as below Client Press add hotkey to add a client Press edit hotkey to edit a client Press delete hotkey to delete a client ele 3 Select the ADD Hotkey to add a new Client to the database 4 Complete the text fields with the necessary C
72. reated in SETUP Fields marked are mandatory fields Data cannot be saved unless these are completed 1 Either DEFAULT or Client name and Location required before data can be saved Note Spaces can be saved as a Client or Location but appear as blank fields when reviewed in Asset data Saving a test result On completion of a test sequence the message asset PASSED and the SAVE key will appear Hp jin 1 Press the SAVE Hotkey or press the SAVE and PRINT a barcode label LS Hotkey to print a barcode label and save Note A Brother P Touch 2430PC must be connected to print a barcode label 2 Ifno Asset ID was entered before testing started the asset screen will be displayed as below The test group will already be set as this was selected when the test was run 35 Add Asset Asset D sb Test Group Sc j Description ef Serial Number O O Fuse Rating 4 O O Room D CSS Retest Frequency M Client Location Enter asset ID and select test group Press Esc to abort 3 Enter the Asset ID This can be via the keyboard or scanned in by barcode scanner If an Asset ID already exists in memory a duplicate Asset ID warning will be displayed In this case enter a different Asset ID number Examples of Asset ID formats Asset IDs are limited to 20 characters 0001 0002 0179 7082 MEGGERO0001 MEGGERO002 AA0001 AA0002 BF0001 BF0002 4 Press OK 5 Press the DOWN arrow and
73. reen message alert will be displayed Asset ID sc1b Test failed do you wish to apply lead compensation VA OK to continue Esc to cancel R to repeat test Test Group C1B Timer 0s Rpe 0 37 Q 2 Press OK to access the Cable Resistance Calculator as below 31 3 12 3 12 1 3 12 2 3 12 3 OR Press Esc to fail the Asset and save or abort the results OR Press R to re run the continuity test AssetiID scib Cable Resistance Calculator Length 25 00 vim Cross Section eee eee M Riso hentia sd VA esistance 04875 O Use the drop down lists to specify the length and cross sectional area of the supply cable Press TEST to finish Tes Timer 0s Rpe 0 37 Q 3 Enter the cable Length in metres and the conductor Cross Section mm OR a Resistance can be entered if this is known 4 Press TEST to complete the test The PAT400 will now proceed to the next test if the resistance was a PASS or to a fail screen if the resistance was still outside the modified limit See also Section A 6 for cable length limitations and RCD protection on long leads WARNINGS Power On tests Running a leakage or load test will operate the asset under test Some assets such as vacuum cleaners disc cutters etc can draw high initial load currents Inrush current The PAT400 will under these circumstances report the asset has a short circuit If this warning is displayed i
74. rs live and neutral and any accessible conductive parts The instrument will short together the live and neutral conductors and then apply a 500 V or 250 V insulation test between the temporarily connected live neutral and the earth Typically a test voltage of 500 V is used However on sensitive equipment or especially where there are surge protection devices fitted a 250 V option is available For Equipment with no return earth Class II the use of an external probe is required to provide the return In situ testing In situ insulation testing is not possible on the PAT400 However the Touch Leakage test can be used in the same situation as the In situ Bond test in Section A1 iii above as an alternative to the insulation test Leakage testing i Differential earth leakage test IDIFF Also called protective conductor current Test voltage 230 Vac 50 Hz 319 99 mA 110 Vac 50 Hz 319 99 mA UK models only The differential earth leakage test determines whether any current is flowing to earth Normally appliances should have no or very little earth leakage current Class 2 double insulated appliances could exhibit earth leakage through its mountings or by operator contact During the test the actual mains voltage is also measured at the appliance socket In order to ensure that the equipment is safe even when the mains supply rises to its maximum permitted value 253 V or 121 V the PAT calculates and displays the leakage current
75. s Press the OK key and then the DOWN arrow to scroll through the list or use the RIGHT arrow key to page through the list OR Type the desired file name to jump to the matching item in the list The search engine will find the closest match as you type Home Setup Data Users Backup To USB 030412 v Restore From USB 030412 Export Results To USB View Results Please select restore fi Press OK to continu 5 Press OK to accept the file for import or restore The PAT400 will display a message 44 Home setup Data Users Backup To USB 030412 Y Restore From USB Export Results To USB M Warning Sea This operation over writes all current data Are you sure you want to proceed Press OK to confirm Esc to cancel eee 6 Press OK to accept the file for import restore 7 The file will be imported On completion a message will be displayed and the buzzer will sound Hamme setup Data Users Backup To USB 030412 Y Restore From USB Export Results To USB View Powe lhe Message USB operation complete Press OK to continue DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE PAT400 DURING THE USB OPERATION WARNING Importing or restoring a file will overwrite the existing assets results test groups clients and locations in the database Always ensure existing data has been backed up prior to importing new data Note Databases restored from previous firmware versions will be automatically upgraded
76. s 3 Core 200mA Continuity Test 230V Extension Leads 2 Core 4 way 230V Extension Leads 3 Core 4 way 230V Extension Leads 3 Core 200mA Continuity Test Visual Inspection Portable RCD 30mA RCD 30mA test Visual Inspection Portable RCD 5 tests RCD full test sequence Portable or hand held Class 1 equipment Visual Inspection Earth Bond at 25A 0 10 Insulation test at 500V 21MQ Operation test 230V lt 2500VA Differential Earth Leakage 230V lt 3 5mA Visual Inspection Earth Continuity lt 0 1Q Insulation test at 500V 21MQ Operation test 230V lt 2500VA Differential Earth Leakage 230V lt 3 5mA Visual Inspection Polarity Earth Bond at 25A Insulation test at 500V Visual Inspection Polarity Earth Continuity Insulation test at 500V Visual Inspection Polarity Insulation test at 500V Visual Inspection Polarity Earth Bond at 25A x4 Insulation test at 500V Visual Inspection Polarity Earth Continuity x4 Insulation test at 500V Visual Inspection Earth Continuity Insulation test at 500V Operation test 230V Differential Earth Leakage 230V 5s 5s 5s 5s PAT450 PAT410 PAT450 PAT450 PAT410 PAT450 PAT410 PAT450 PAT450 PAT410 PAT450 PAT410 PAT450 PAT410 PAT450 O1 O1 O1 QI O1 O1 O1 O1 QI o1 Oo O1 O1 nN nN nN nN NNNNA PAT410 PAT450 10 O1 Appendix B Barcode sample table The following sheet is an example of a bar code sheet th
77. s OK to continue 7 4 Accessing test results Test results for each asset can be viewed through the View Results menu option of the DATA tab as marie results belonging to the current Client and Location can be viewed 7 4 1 To view a test result 1 From the HOME screen use the RIGHT ARROW key to select the DATA tab 2 Use the DOWN arrow to select VIEW RESULTS and press OK 46 Home Setup Data Users Backup To USB Restore From USB Export Results To USB View Results Search and view last recorded test results of an asset Press OK to begin Esc to abort The View Test Results screen will be displayed as below FIND asset View Test Results Asset ID Pd Test Group Ree Description SEER Serial Number RES Eee cad Fuse Rating 4 EE Room ID Coe Retest Frequency M PETETA Cient oe ee Location Enter asset ID press search hotkey for list or manual entry Press Esc to abort EDIT Pi Enter the Asset ID or press the FIND ASSET Hotkey If there are a large number of Assets IDs this may take a few seconds y _ x When the desired Asset ID has been found Press OK to accept The VIEW TEST RESULTS Hotkey will appear as below View Test Results Asset ID KOUE 45 xi Test Group F Description VIEW TEST RESULTS Serial Number 1513019824 Fuse Rating 4 Room D Retest Frequency M Client Megger Group Tf Megger Instruments Ltd Location Enter asse
78. s have additional test capability that does not exist on previous PAT testers To maintain compatibility when transferring data between the PAT 4 and the PAT400s the following should be considered Test options The PAT400Os include additional tests not available on the PAT4 These include 250V Insulation testing RCD testing Touch leakage available on the PAT4E Substitute leakage available on the PAT4E Other differences to be considered PAT400 PAT4 Continuity test range 19 990 9 990 Continuity test resolution 0 010 0 0010 Parallel earth detection Yes No Insulation test range 99 99MQO SOMQ Differential Leakage testing 19 99mA 15 0mA Flash test range 3 0MA 3 5MA In addition the PAT400 includes additional test limits that are not supported in the PAT4 Test groups Test groups that contain tests not available on the PAT4 should be avoided The PAT4 only allows 3 characters in the name of a test group Use test groups that conform to the PAT4 format Storage differences PAT400 PAT4 Test groups 100 50 Clients 100 10 Locations 2 000 20 Assets 10 000 1 000 Test records 10 000 1 000 Memory capacity The PAT400s have 10x the storage capability of the PAT4 storing up to 10 000 test records compared to 1 000 test records Asset ID The PAT400 can use the same Asset ID across multiple clients For example Client 1 Asset 0001 0002 0003 Client 2 Asset 0001 0002 0003 However the same Asset ID cannot be used in differ
79. sate ap ae a te eee nk a a scent tan cpenetecoutncuaceeeimec ta ebecteeeerees 82 12 Reverse L N Polarity not available on all instruments cc cecc cece ececeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeseeeseeeseeees 84 12 1 To enable Reverse L N Polarity testing ccc cccccecceceeeeeee eee eeeeeeae eens eseeeeeeeaeeseeeeaeeseeeseeseeeeaes 84 13 Measure PE Option not available on all instruments ccccccccccc cece eeeeeeeeaeeeseeeseeeeaeeeseeeseeees 87 14 PATA COMPAD cae chee adeno dace eat eee a on Re 89 15 OF Tea late Wi ae LULL Af c eee eee ee ee ae ene a eee nee 91 16 CIV 6 lt n ee Oe ee eee eee ee ee ee ee ee 92 Appendix A Test types explained occ ccc cece ccc eec eee e cece eee eee eese ese eeeeesesseeseeeeeseeseeseesseeseeseeseeceesseeseeseeeaeees 93 A 1 Continuity amp bond testing sais ssc loses eeedii as Sond odie aac Seeeeeuaetenn ater Sida dentate ceeiad eeetads peaeasaleiete 93 A 2 NAS CTRL OUT CSS CUI coarctation eR 94 A 3 FEF 162 8 Bee e een eae nt re ne AOE Meee ee ee et ee ee 94 A 4 Erof Ve Bch 1 O aao nee ee See ere a anaes me E oe See Ce ee ee ee eee eet 95 A 5 54 63 DESIN MOREnet ne eee nc eet Mer ae E ee eee eae ee eee eee ee ere eee 95 A 6 Power lead extension lead testing c cece cccccececeeccee cece eeseeeeceeeseeeeseeeeeeeseeeseeeeaeeeseeeseeeeseeeaeeess 96 A 7 Flash testing PAT450 Only jc5ce eee eee ee eee ee ee 96 A 8 Parallel Earth Path
80. ssage It is now safe to remove power Now the mains plug can be removed from the supply Switching off using this button prevents the FAST Re start battery from discharging unnecessarily 2 3 2 FAST Re start If the tester is to be moved to a new location and testing continued simply unplug the unit from the mains supply and reconnect it in the new location The appliance tester will enter a hibernation mode during the move and restart instantly from the point power was disconnected without any delay Any test results are retained On reconnection the previous test result can still be saved The rechargeable 8 4 V NIMH battery is used to maintain hibernation status whilst unplugged This battery is continuously charged whilst the appliance tester is connected to the mains supply Continuous use of the hibernation mode will discharge the battery Should the move take longer than 5 minutes the appliance tester will leave hibernation mode and complete a full power down 16 3 Testing with a PAT400 3 1 Connecting an asset to the PAT400 Assets are tested through the test connectors on the top of the instrument An asset is simply plugged into the appropriate socket A power cord IEC lead or an extension lead needs to be wrapped back to the small IEC socket on the top of the instrument This allows automatic testing of continuity and polarity without connecting the remote probe Standard Class and Class II assets wi
81. sting All tests that include a load or leakage test will run the asset Ensure asset is switched on and safe before starting the test sequence Press OK to confirm these warnings have been read and understood NOTE This screen is not displayed if the PAT tester is re started within five minutes of being un plugged or when the PAT tester restarts from the same screen as before 5 Press OK to confirm you have read and understood these warnings The instrument will display the following HOME screen when all initial tests pass 15 2 2 HOME screen explained The HOME screen is the start point of all testing Menu functions Home Setup Data Users Class test Home ej l Supply 2440VAC 50 1 HZ Test launch screen Supply Polarity Normal HOT KEY access Username default Class Il test groups Instrument status User status Supervisor Client Client ane Class IEC Power and Location default extension lead test groups maa Date Time 12 03 2012 15 55 ook ompany Memory Used 0 Plug In RCD r Quick tests Client Test Results 6 ug CD test groups Date Time Language Add asset fast access Default settings Juscicscinicinsoiioiniot uaman aaa 2 About Backup to USB Restore from USB Export to USB CSV View results Login Logout Expert Options Manage Users 2 3 Switching off the PAT400 2 3 1 Normal Power Off To switch off the tester press the RED off button amp The display will show the me
82. sting Go to section 3 3 Test Progress Only a TEST GROUP is required to start testing 21 On completion of a test only Asset IDs and Test groups have to be added before the test is completed All other data is optional Q a Mo NOTE If NO Asset ID is entered press the Test Group Hotkey and type in the test group a MO Alternatively press the hotkey twice to select the test group drop down box Press OK to list all test group options scroll down the list to select desired test group and press OK to accept NOTE Pressing the Right arrow key will Page Down the list FURTHER DETAILS ON ADDING ASSETS CAN BE FOUND IN SECTION 5 Option 3 Starting a TEST USING A BARCODE SCANNER 1 From the home page scan the Asset barcode with the optional barcode scanner If the ASSET ID does NOT exist in the PAT database the PAT will jump to the ADD ASSET screen and the ASSET ID will appear 2 If the asset information matches the asset to be tested the completed TEST ASSET screen will appear as below Test Asset Asset ID 22355 Test Group Search for TEST GROUPS Description Press once for direct entry serial Number Press twice for drop down Fuse Rating 4 Enna box Room ID Client Se Location s E e e test or press Esc to abort Enter asset ID or test group and press TEST to start a D Edit ASSET Check the asset information matches the ASSET to be tested If so Press TEST and go to section 3 3 TEST P
83. sults To USB us No USB mass storage device detected Please connect USB storage device Press OK to continue Esc to abort Press OK to continue Esc to abort This error can be caused by a faulty USB stick Replace the USB stick with another type and try again Note A USB stick may take a few seconds to be recognised by the PAT400 Importing restoring data from USB memory stick Importing data from PowerSuite to the PAT400 or restoring data from a saved file are the same The file must be in a db format and located in the root directory of the memory stick This would either have been created by the PAT400 as a backup file or created from PowerSuite for import into the PAT400 1 Connect PAT400 USB stick containing the db file to either of the Type A USB sockets on the front of the JType A USB socket 2 Select the Restore From USB option in the DATA menu as below 43 Home Setup Data Users Backup To USB Restore From USB Export Results To USB View Results warning Instrument will be restored to backup file data All current results test groups and settings will be over written Press OK to begin Esc to abort WARNING Importing or restoring a file will overwrite the existing assets results test groups clients and locations in the database 3 Press OK to continue 4 The PAT400 will search for any database files in the root directory A drop down box appear
84. t 3 Change the Asset ID The SAVE Hotkey becomes available after the ASSET ID has been changed OR To recall the last asset to the screen and INCREASE the Asset ID by one press the COPY ASSET ce AND INCREMENT ASSET ID Hotkey 38 Add Asset Asset ID ee Test Group Description Serial Number Fuse Rating 4 Room ID Retest Frequency M Client Location Press SAVE to store asset data TEST to store and test or Esc to abort 4 Change any other asset information as necessary 5 Press the SAVE Hotkey to save the ASSET to memory 39 Editing and deleting assets and results All asset data can be edited or deleted as required For deletion of Test Groups see section 8 For deletion of Client and Locations see section 10 Editing asset data 1 From the HOME screen enter the SETUP menu option by pressing the RIGHT arrow key Hj EDIT asset 2 Press the EDIT ASSET Hotkey The EDIT ASSET screen should be displayed Home setup Data Users Ma Client Y Location Company Quick Test Keys Setup Date Time gt Language E Default Settings About O Enter an Asset ID to be edited Alternatively to list the assets in the database press the FIND ASSET Hotkey This will produce a drop down box Edit Asset FIND ASSET Asset ID 095444430 ha Test Grous Description Serial Number Fuse Rating A Room ID Retest Frequency M Cient Location E
85. t 0 5mA 5s PAT450 Visual Inspection Differential Earth Leakage lt 0 5mA 5s Visual Inspection Earth Continuity Insulation test at 500V Klasse 1 Substitute Earth Leakage N KL2STD PAT410 PAT450 N KL2ELEC Klasse 2 elektronisch regeling PAT410 PAT450 N KL1STD Visual Inspection Earth Continuity Verwarmingselementen Differential Earth Leakage PAT410 N KL1VERW PAT450 Visual Inspection Earth Continuity Gevoelige apparatuur Touch Current Leakage 5S 5s PAT410 N KL1ELEC PAT450 Visual Inspection Earth Continuity Verlengsnoer lt 5m Insulation test at 500V 5s 5s PAT410 PAT450 N VERLSN5SM EX Visual Inspection Earth Continuity x4 5s N HASP4V EXT Verlengblokken lt 5m Insulation test at 500V 5s Visual Inspection Earth Continuity x4 10 5s EXT Haspels gt 40m Insulation test at 500V 21MQ 5s Visual Inspection Earth Continuity Insulation test at 500V Driefase apparatuur Substitute Earth Leakage PAT410 PAT450 PAT410 PAT450 nn N HASP40M PAT410 N 3FMACH PAT450 FB Visual Inspection Earth Continuity Insulation test at 500V N 3FVERLSN EXT Drie fase Verlengsnoeren lt 5m Substitute Earth Leakage PAT410 PAT450 103 Visual Inspection Earth Bond at 10A Insulation test at 500V Standard Class 1 Operation test 230V Earthed Equipment Differential Earth Leakage 230V E SC1 PAT450 Visual Inspection RCD 30mA test Earth Bond at 10A Standard
86. t ID press search hotkey for list or manual entry Press Esc to abort 47 y E 5 Press the VIEW TEST RESULTS Hotkey The Test Results screen will be displayed for that asset as below Test Results Limits Tested by AN Other Asset ID 1000632745 Test Date 10 02 2011 Time 10 32 Test Due Date 10 02 2012 SS v d LLLE 6 To exit this screen press HOME or Esc SSwYd Inia Note Barcodes can be printed by using the PRINT BARCODE Hotkey 7 4 2 Printing barcode labels Duplicate barcode labels can be printed from the VIEW TEST RESULTS page This allows replacement of labels if they are damaged or multiple labels are required for an asset To print a barcode label 1 Enter the Test Result screen as above 2 Ensure the Brother 2430PC barcode label printer is switched on and connected to the USB port of the PAT400 SS v d IBN 3 Press the PRINT BARCODE Hotkey 48 8 1 Test groups Overview of test groups Test groups are used to simplify the testing of an asset A test group is a collection of tests that when run perform all the tests allocated to that test group The PAT400 s are shipped with a range of test groups for the majority of electrical equipment that will require testing as detailed below Additional test groups can be added up to a limit of 100 Existing test groups can be edited or deleted as required Creating a test group 1 From the HOME screen use the RIGHT AR
87. t client 1 Inthe SETUP tab press the SELECT LOCATION ni Hotkey 2 Select the desired Location and press OK 63 10 3 10 4 Select Location Please select the current location Megger Instruments Limited 3 Press the SAVE Hotkey to store the changes Company The Company page provides data entry for the testing company to add their company details to the oe Text is a field that is used to add text to printed labels For example you may wish to add the testers name to a label This field appears at the top of the barcode label 1 From the HOME screen enter the SETUP menu option by pressing the RIGHT arrow key 2 Select Company from the menu options and press OK 3 Enter the Company details all of these fields are optional Company fo Name Megger Address 1 Address 2 Town City over County State ent Postcode Zip CT17 SEN Contact No 01304 502100 illi Label Text Tested By Megger 4 Press the SAVE Hotkey to store the changes Quick test configuration QUICK TESTS are available to aid in commissioning and repair of electrical equipment The QUICK TEST keys allow direct access to individual tests without the need to use test groups The test times of the QUICK TESTS can be adjusted independently of test groups Test times can be adjusted for the following tests 64 10 5 Insulation test Bond test Load Operational test Leakage test To adjust the QUICK TEST time se
88. t is recommended the following actions are taken 1 Where possible check the asset does not have a short circuit the fuse would normally be blown in such circumstances prior to it being replaced 2 Proceed ONLY if you believe the asset is not a true short circuit but has a high inrush current Reversed supply UK instruments The PAT400 will detect a reversed polarity Phase Neutral supply and abort the initialisation The display will show the warning ERROR 82 Mains polarity reversed European instruments The instrument will pass initialisation and display the Home screen The supply polarity will be shown as Reversed Supply earth fault 32 3 12 4 3 12 5 The PAT400 will test for a good supply earth during initialisation A faulty or missing earth will return the error Error 73 Mains supply Earth Fault Parallel earth paths If the PAT400 detects more than one earth path the warning Unable to verify earth connection Parallel paths may exist Refer to user guide The PAT400 has detected more than one earth path during the Earth continuity Earth bond Insulation or Earth leakage tests Refer to Appendix A 8 for further details Database full Exceeding the storage capacity of the database will create the following warning Error Database Full Unable to save data Press OK to continue The test result will NOT be saved To free up memory for further test results 1 Backup the existing database
89. the Down arrow to Supervisor Press OK if this account is to have Supervisor status 9 Press the DOWN arrow to Reverse L N Polarity Press OK to enable this feature Note this feature is not available on all PAT400 s Add User Username A N Other PIN Confirm PIN Expert Options a Supervisor v Reverse L N Polarity Iv 10 When complete press the SAVE Hotkey to save the change 11 3 5 Deleting accounts 1 From the HOME screen use the arrow keys to select the Manage Users option from the USERS tab If the Manage Users option is not available the account does not has Supervisor status Manage Users Press add hotkey to add a user Press edit hotkey to edit a user Press delete hotkey to delete a user alle WL 2 Press the Delete Hotkey The Delete User screen will be displayed with the current account displayed in the Username field 81 11 4 Delete User A N Other Username A N Other z PIN a Confirm PIN ee Expert Options iy Supervisor va Reverse L N Polarity v I 3 If this is the account to be deleted press the Delete Hotkey Or Press the OK key to display a list of accounts and use the DOWN UP arrow keys to highlight the require account and press OK 4 Press the Delete Hotkey to delete the account 5 The Warning message will be displayed Press OK to confirm or Esc to abort Notes Deleting an account whilst logged into the same account
90. tings All results and test groups will be reset to factory defaults Press OK to continue Esc to abort 5 The PAT400 will then reboot with the default settings 68 10 8 ABOUT PAT400 software version and Megger contact details To select the product information and Megger contact details 1 Using the RIGHT ARROW key select SETUP in the top menu option then the DOWN arrow to select ABOUT option Home Setup Data Users 30 Client 3VA Location Company Quick Test Keys Setup Date Time Language Default Settings SIE 2 Press OK to access the ABOUT screen About For technical support contact wu megger com Or call 44 0 1304 502 102 Serial Number 1000 755 101021092 Firmware Version 2 40 Build Date 08 45 17 May 10 2012 OS Version 15 0 10 0 20 Asset Database Version 1 04 3 To exit the ABOUT screen press Esc 69 11 PAT400 enhancements Firmware release V2 40 The PAT400 now includes the following additional features e Multiple operator accounts Login PIN facilities Security levels Supervisor User accounts Experience levels Expert mode Reverse polarity earth leakage testing The additional functionality is located under the new Users tab in the menu options as below Home Setup Data Users Logins Logout Expert Options Manage Users 11 1 User names account status and Login The PAT400 supports single or multiple operators Each operator can be
91. tion is likely to be impaired if for example it shows visible damage fails to perform the intended measurements has been subjected to prolonged storage under unfavourable conditions or has been subjected to severe transport stresses NEW INSTRUMENTS ARE GUARANTEED FOR 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BY THE USER Note Any unauthorized prior repair or adjustment will automatically invalidate the Warranty CALIBRATION REPAIR AND SPARE PARTS For service requirements for Megger Instruments contact Megger Instruments Limited Archcliffe Road Dover Kent CT17 9EN England Tel 44 0 1304 502 243 Fax 44 0 1304 207 342 Megger operate fully traceable calibration and repair facilities ensuring your instrument continues to provide the high standard of performance and workmanship you expect These facilities are complemented by a worldwide network of approved repair and calibration companies to offer excellent in service care for your Megger products Returning your product to Megger UK and USA service centres 1 When an instrument requires recalibration or in the event of a repair being necessary a Returns Authorisation RA number must first be obtained from the address shown above You will be asked to provide the following information to enable the Service Department to prepare in advance for receipt of your instrument and to provide the best possible service to you e Model e g PAT400 e Serial number to be found on the
92. to any metallic locations on the appliance under test to ensure there is no breakdown of the insulation 24 The insulation test probe is connected to all exposed metal parts to ensure electrical separation from earth Appliance under test J E Oooo PAT tester 3 4 1 Test lead resistance null The resistance of the Bond lead can be nulled to remove the lead resistance from the measured resistance This is important when testing very low resistances where the test limit is set to 0 10ohms Also the resistance of an extension lead IEC or Power cord can be nulled if the lead is longer than the Red test lead supplied with the PAT Symbols used fy Test lead null is set 0 Extension lead adaptor null is set see section 3 4 2 fo Both Test lead and extension lead adaptor null are set To null the test lead resistance of a bond lead 1 From the HOME screen use the RIGHT arrow key to select the SETUP tab 2 Press the NULL Hotkey The Lead Null screen will appear as below If a lead null value is already set the lead null symbol will be displayed Lead Null Set Lead Null Remove Lead Null Set Extension Lead Null Remove Extension Lead Null Connect bond lead between Q Probe Socket and Zero post Press TEST button to Null 3 Connect the Black bond lead between the Bond socket and the Zero post on the front panel as below 25 iA e Boe om fof wo gt N 7 h PAT450
93. ttings 1 Select QUICK TEST KEYS from the SETUP menu options Home Setup Data Users Client Location Company Quick Test Keys Setup Date Time Language Default Settings About re Se ag HAEG 2 Press OK to display the Quick Test Config screen Quick Test Config Ins Test Time Bond Test Time Load Test Time 5s hd Leakage Test Time 5s v RCD Test Type Full Sequence X 3 Navigate to the desired field to adjust the test time 4 Press ESC to save and exit Date Time settings To change the Time or Date settings 1 From the HOME screen enter the SETUP menu option by pressing the RIGHT arrow key 2 Use the DOWN arrow to select Date Time as below 65 Home Setup Data Users Client Location Company Quick Test Keys setup Date Time Language Default Settings About 3 Press OK to accept SDE 4 For DATE settings use LEFT RIGHT arrow keys to select the field to be changed Enter the desired values using the keyboard For TIME settings use the DOWN arrow key to select TIME then the LEFT RIGHT arrow keys to select the fields to be changed Date Time Enter date and time below Date bol i o4 l 2012 DD SMM YYYY Time los fsz 20 HH MM SS 5 Press the save Hotkey to accept changes 10 6 Changing Language 1 From the HOME screen enter the SETUP menu option by pressing the RIGHT arrow key then select LANGUAGE as below
94. uentially and the results displayed for each test before proceeding to the next test A FAIL on any test will prevent further testing for safety purposes Test screen example Class asset 23 Test results screen List of tests in test group Test results column eS Result Limits Test limits column Green Test passed Amber Test in progress Pass limit set for this test Sey Teel penclng Actual measurement result Current test values or Test Group SC1 Instructions during the test imer 5s Ins gt 99 99 MO sequence merei Interruption to automatic testing Testing proceeds automatically unless an action is required from the operator Follow on screen instructions as they appear 3 4 Remote probe and clip Some tests will require the use of the remote probe and clip These are used where the asset under test has no earth return Class Il assets Test using the remote probe include Insulation testing on Class II equipment Continuity bond testing on Class equipment Touch leakage testing Differential leakage test on Class ll Substitute leakage on Class II The PAT400 will instruct the operator when the remote probe needs to be connected Example of remote probe application Class Il insulation test Riso Live and neutral are shorted together automatically in the PAT RED LINK and a voltage 250 V or 500 V is applied between the shorted L N and the remote probe The probe is connected
95. underside of the case or on the calibration certificate e Reason for return e g calibration required or repair e Details of the fault if the instrument is to be repaired 2 Make a note of the RA number A returns label can be emailed or faxed to you if you wish 3 Pack the instrument carefully to prevent damage in transit 4 Ensure the returns label is attached or that the RA number is clearly marked on the outside of the package and on any correspondence before sending the instrument freight paid to Megger Copies of the original purchase invoice and packing note should be sent simultaneously by airmail to expedite clearance through customs In the case of instruments requiring repair outside the warranty period an immediate quotation can be provided when obtaining the RA number 5 You may track the progress of your return on line at www megger com Approved Service Centres A list of Approved Service Centres may be obtained from the UK address above or from Megger s website at www megger com 112 Megger Limited Archcliffe Road Dover Kent CT17 9EN England Tel 44 0 1304 502100 Fax 44 0 1304 207342 Megger 4271 Bronze Way Dallas TX 75237 1017 U S A Tel 1 800 723 2861 U S A only Tel 1 214 330 3203 International Fax 1 214 337 3038 Megger Valley Forge Corporate Centre 2621 Van Buren Avenue Norristown PA 19403 USA Tel 1 610 676 8500 Fax 1 610 676 8610 Megger SARL Z A
96. vi Each test group is constructed from a series of individual tests The tests are selected depending on the electrical construction of the asset under test The operator must understand the type of electrical construction of the asset before a correct selection of tests can be made The tests available on the PAT400 s are as follows Continuity amp bond testing Continuity and bond testing are both used to confirm the existence of a safety earth return path of a Class asset However they differ in how they work and both have their benefits and drawbacks Continuity low current or Soft testing This test uses a 200 mA test current at 4 to 5 Vdc The test current is low so that there is no risk of damaging earth connections that may only exist for functional rather than safety reasons High current Bond testing not available on the PAT410 Uses a 10 A or a 25 A AC test current at 8 9 V This test is used where concerns that an earth may be maintained by a few strands of wire or where poor surface contact by the probes or clips could give a misleading reading This test is frequently the preferred test by many organisations In situ bond testing 200mA In situ bond testing is the ability to measure the earth integrity of a class asset that is hard wired to the electrical supply Normally there would be no convenient method to connect the asset to the PAT400 without disconnecting the equipment from the supply
97. ypes of text fields exist 1 Free form boxes 10 1 8 Add Asset Asset ID a ae Test Group By Description O a Serial Number E E Fuse Rating 4 Po gt Free form box Room ID Ea ae Text or numbers can be Retest Frequency M entered as required Client Location Enter asset ID and select test group Press Esc to abort Text can be entered from a keyboard or barcode scanner In some instances a free form box can become a drop down box such as the asset ID field In this case it will appear with the drop down icon as below 22355 _ M 2 Drop down boxes Drop down boxes already contain a list of items To access the list navigate to the drop down box using the UP DOWN arrows then press the OK button Add Asset Test Group Description ee Serial Number fo Fuse Rating 4 Room ID O Retest Frequency M Client Location Enter asset ID and select test group Ka Drop down box Press OK to select from the available list Alternatively enter the first letter or number of the contents you require and the search engine will jump to that entry E g Enter S in the TEST GROUP box and the cursor will jump to SC1 Press Esc to abort If no contents start with that letter or number nothing will happen Battery and fuse location fitting and replacement Battery type 1 x 8 4V NiMH rechargeable PP3 IEC6F22 NEDA 1604 6HR61 Fuse type

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