Seaward Supernova XE Manuel d'utilisateur

Seaward Supernova XE Portable Appliance Tester Instruction Manual 294A555 September 2001 © 2000 Seaward Electronic Ltd. Issue 1

Testcode Tables 90 Digit 4 Touch Leakage Test Duration 1 2s 2 5s 3 10s 4 30s 5 60s 6 120s 7 180s 8 Unlimited Digit 5 Number of Earth Bond Tests

Testcode Tables 91 Digit 6 Number of Insulation Tests 0 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 10 7 15 8 20 9 25 A 30 B Unlimited Digit 7 Number of Substitute L

Testcode Tables 92 Digit 8 Not Used (Set to 0)1 0 Reserved 1 Reserved 2 Reserved 3 Reserved 4 Reserved 5 Reserved 6 Reserved 7 Reserved 8 Reserved

Testcode Tables 93 Digit 10 Number of Touch Leakage Tests 0 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 10 7 15 8 20 9 25 A 30 U Unlimited 1These digits are included

Testcode Tables 94

Declaration of Conformity 1 Declaration of Conformity for the Seaward Supernova XE Portable Appliance Tester Manufactured by: Seaward Electronic L

Before Starting 2 Before Starting Upon receipt of your Supernova XE Tester:- 1. Check that all the component parts are present:- • Seaward Superno

Safety 3 Safety Note Please read the following Safety Instructions before use ! Safety Precautions The manual contains specific warning and caution

Safety 4 Warning Due to the potential hazards associated with any electrical circuit it is important that the user is familiar with the instructio

Introduction 5 Chapter 1 Introducing the Tester Introduction The Seaward Supernova XE Portable Appliance Tester is a powerful tool to assist in

Your Portable Appliance Tester 6 Your Portable Appliance Tester Item Number Part 1 Supernova XE Appliance Tester 2 Earth Bond Lead 3 Manual

Your Portable Appliance Tester 7 The Top Panel Item Number Part 1 16A Fuses 2 Main EUT Socket 3 On/Off Switch 4 IEC Lead socket 5

The Keyboard 8 The Keyboard Item Number Part 1 LCD 2 Alpha-numeric Keyboard 3 Cursor keys 4 Green / Red keys 5 Fast keys 6 RS232 port 7 Para

Definitions 9 The Supernova XE also has the ability to use non-standard characters which can be displayed by pressing the ‘Symbols’ key during text

Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability SEAWARD Electronic Limited guarantees this product for a period of 1 year. The period of warranty will

Quick Reference 10 Quick Reference Editing the date in all modes On delivery of the Supernova XE it is necessary to ensure that the correct time and

Quick Reference 11 Storing Appliance Test Results in Manual mode The Appliance Test Results will not be stored until a Manual Appliance Sequence has

Quick Reference 12 Chapter 2 Connecting the Tester The Tester must be powered by a 230V supply. The supply must include an earth connection via a

Introduction 13 Chapter 3 Using the Tester Introduction Once the start-up procedure of the Tester has been completed, the following screen will ap

Fast Key Menus 14 Fast Key Menus To facilitate a fast access to commonly used options on the menus, use the ‘fast’ keys on the keyboard. These are

How to perform Automatic Tests 15 How to perform Automatic Tests To perform automatic tests, use the cursor keys to highlight the New Test option on

How to perform Automatic Tests 16 Use the cursor keys to highlight a location name and press enter to select the desired option. Note Default sett

How to perform Automatic Tests 17 Default Sequence When you first enter this menu all of the previous values are displayed and one of the field des

How to perform Automatic Tests 18 Sequence, a list of options for that field will be displayed:- Use the cursor left and right keys to highlight the

How to perform Automatic Tests 19 Press the Red button to return to the previous menu. Perform Test Use the cursor keys to highlight the Perform Te

How to perform Automatic Tests 20 commenced, a screen similar to the following will be displayed:- If an external connection e.g. a probe is require

How to perform Automatic Tests 21 Options after Test The options menu is displayed when an Automatic sequence has been completed. Use the cur

How to perform Automatic Tests 22 Review Test Results Display the results from the test in tabular form:- APPLIANCE : A1212654673891 SITE USER : K

How to perform Automatic Tests 23 the test in progress and displays the following menu:- Use the cursor keys to highlight an action followin

How to use the Meter Display 24 How to use the Meter Display The following screen is displayed prior to tests commencing in both Manual Mode and Aut

How to use the Meter Display 25 Test Icon Indicates the test selected. Visual Earth Bond Insulation Substitute Leakage Leakage Polarity

How to use the Meter Display 26 Test in Progress Icon Indicates test in progress with voltage warning. Low Voltage High Voltage Applying Po

How to view Test Results 27 How to view Test Results To view test results stored in memory, use the cursor keys to highlight the View Test Results o

How to view Test Results 28 Use the cursor keys to highlight a Site name and press Enter to select the desired option. Select ‘*’ if you wish you

How to view Test Results 29 testing). If you select ‘OTHER...’ then you are prompted to enter a User name. Test Status When Test Status is highlight

How to view Test Results 30 selected date. Use the cursor keys to highlight the digit to be changed. Use the cursor keys to change the value or ent

How to perform Manual Tests 31 Appliance Test Results It is possible to view the results obtained for a certain appliance by highlighting the applia

How to perform Manual Tests 32 Note To store tests in memory from Manual mode you must first select Create Appliance No., perform the tests required

How to perform Manual Tests 33 Use the keyboard or a compatible Barcode Reader to enter an Appliance Number. Note See Chapter 4 for tips on using b

How to perform Manual Tests 34 Use the cursor keys to highlight a Location name and press Enter to select the desired option. Note Default settings

How to perform Manual Tests 35 Note In manual mode you will not get Abort Options, the test will simply stop the test and revert to the Meter displa

How to download Data 36 How to download Data To download results stored in memory, use the cursor keys to highlight the Download Data option from th

How to download Data 37 Output Connection Selects the tester output connection to which the results are to be sent, available options are: RS232 Th

How to download Data 38 printed and a numbered label will print instead. Testcodes over 12 and upto 15 digits can be accommodated since these are d

How to download Data 39 select ‘other’ a global search of all sites is performed and the results appear in a new Site list. Use the cursor keys to h

Table of Contents i Declaration of Conformity... 1 Before Starting ...

How to download Data 40 Use the cursor keys to highlight a User name and press Enter to select the desired option. Select ‘All’ if you wish your

How to download Data 41 selected date. Use the cursor keys to highlight the digit to be changed. Use the (up or down) cursor keys to change the val

How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes 42 button to return to the main menu. How to print Barcode Labels and Testcodes The Supernova XE is capabl

How to use Setup 43 From this menu you can change the way the Tester will operate and also change user levels and sites. Use the cursor keys to hi

How to use Setup 44 Test Settings Editor The Test Settings Editor allows the test sequence for the selected test to be examined and changed if requi

How to use Setup 45 -------------------INSULATION----------------- O/P LIMIT DUR REP 250V 0.5MΩ 2s 0 500V 1.0MΩ 5s 1 2.0MΩ 10s 2 7.0MΩ 30s 4

How to use Setup 46 Print Testcodes The testcodes can be printed (using a compatible printer - see Chapter 6). Use the Enter Button to start the pri

How to use Setup 47 Use the cursor keys to highlight a User name and press Enter to select the desired option:- Note If you change the name of th

How to use Setup 48 Advanced User Selects the user level as an advanced user. This provides a minimum level of help information and additional warn

How to use Setup 49 Saving User Settings In the Edit user settings menu, highlight OK and press the Enter button. The user settings will then be sa

Table of Contents ii Site Name ... 27 Location Name ...

How to use Setup 50 Note If you change the name of the location during testing all of the previous tests will still be referenced to the old locatio

How to use Setup 51 Change Time/Date This option allows the user to change the Date and Time. Use the left and right cursor keys to highlight the

How to use Setup 52 Sub Leakage This option allows you to set the Sub Leakage value indicated 10%, 6% or 0% high, depending upon national legislati

How to use Setup 53 Date & Time This allows the user to password protect the date and time. An existing password must be setup before this optio

How to use the Memory 54 How to use the Memory To use the memory tests and functions, use the cursor keys to highlight the Memory Options option on

How to use the Memory 55 AVAILABLE MEMORY MEMORY CAPACITY REMAINING 50% Perform Memory Test Once the perform memory test option is high

How to upload test details to your Supernova XE 56 A warning ‘Are You Sure ?’ prompt will appear. Press the No fast key to return to the previous m

How to change the User 57 Note Users will be asked whether they are sure about performing this action. A warning ‘Are You Sure ?’ prompt will appear

How to use Help 58 How to use Help The Tester is provided with an on-line help function which can be called up at during the test screens by pressin

How to use Help 59 Note: This topic will cover one or two pages depending on the connection options available (Insulation can be Class 1 or Class 2)

Table of Contents iii To print barcode testcodes... 42 To Print Barcode Pass/Fail Labels...

Power -On Self tests: 60 Chapter 4 Tips & Troubleshooting Power -On Self tests: When the tester is powered on, a number of messages can possib

Sequence Warning Faults 61 The Tester will fail the earth check if it is being supplied with a balanced supply (eg. isolating transformer) since it

Safety Tests during operation 62 --------------------WARNING-------------------- THE SELECTED TESTCODES SPECIFY THAT A FLASH TEST SHOULD BE PERFORM

Temperature monitoring 63 These messages mean that the appliance under test is switched off or the fuse may be open circuit, or it maybe possible t

Barcodes 64 Barcodes Barcode Scanner Specification The Supernova XE Tester can be used with barcodes and barcode scanners, readers or wands compatib

Downloading to Computer Software 65 Downloading to Computer Software The Supernova XE can be setup to be backward compatible with various software p

Downloading to Computer Software 66 When downloading use the Download Wizard and select PAT 2000iee as the tester to download. Please note that when

Downloading to Computer Software 67 Serial Port The serial port uses a standard 9-way D-type connector Pin Description 1. N.C. 2. RX 3. TX 4. DTR 5

Downloading to Computer Software 68 Quick Reference Editing the date in all modes On delivery of the Supernova XE it is necessary to ensure that the

Downloading to Computer Software 69 Storing Appliance Test Results in Manual mode The Appliance Test Results will not be stored until a Manual Appli

Table of Contents iv Safety Tests during operation ... 62 Temperature monitoring...

Cleaning the Tester 70 Chapter 5 Maintaining the Tester Cleaning the Tester The Tester case can be cleaned with a damp cloth, with if necessary, a

User Maintenance 71 Seaward Electronic Limited. Bracken Hill South West Industrial Estate Peterlee Co. Durham SR8 2SW Tel : +44 (

Standard Accessories 72 Chapter 6 Accessories A series of standard and optional accessories are available for the Seaward Supernova XE Tester. The

Optional Accessories 73 Optional Accessories Accessory Part Number Calibration Checkbox 283A951 Barcode Scanner 283A922 Thermal Label Printer Ther

Earth Bond Test 74 Chapter 7 Specifications Earth Bond Test Test Voltage * ...6V nominal (no l

Insulation Test 75 Accuracy...+/- 5% of reading, +/- 2 digits upto 5.00Ω Pass Levels...

Touch Leakage 76 Touch Leakage Range...0.1mA - 2.0mA Resolution...

Environmental 77 Environmental Operating... 0ºC to 40ºC (non condensing) Storage ...

Earth Bond Test 78 Appendix A Purpose of Tests Earth Bond Test This test is to ensure that the connection between the earth pin in the mains plug

Substitute Leakage Test 79 supply plug. The Tester displays the resistance measured and allows the user to confirm sufficient insulation exists. For

Table of Contents v Earth Bond Test ...78 Earth Screen Test ...

80 Powered Tests Warning Mains voltage applied to appliance The following powered tests differ from the previous tests in that they apply mains s

Leakage Test 81 Power to the appliance will remain until the Red Button is pressed. This allows the user to switch between the three powered tests

Operation Test 82 Operation Test Warning Mains voltage applied to appliance The Power test supplies the equipment under test (appliance), connected

Factory-set Test Sequences 83 Appendix B Reference Information Factory-set Test Sequences Name Earth Bond Insulation Leakage Touch Leakage Househ

84 Testcode Tables The test sequence code is split into two 10-digit testcodes, this Appendix describes how the two testcodes are broken down.

Testcode Tables 85 1-9 Earth Bond Fault Limit (mΩ)

Testcode Tables 86 Digit 3 Earth Bond Multiplier Current 5 x1 10A 6 x10 10A 7 x100 10A 8 x1000 10A A x1 25A B x10 25A C x100 25A D x1000 2

Testcode Tables 87 Digit 4 Insulation Voltage 0 Skip 1 0.5MΩ 250V d.c. 2 1.0MΩ 250V d.c. 3 2.0MΩs 250V d.c. 4 4.0MΩ 250V d.c. 5 7.0MΩ 250V d.c.

Testcode Tables 88 Digit 6 Not Used (Set to 0)1 0 Reserved 1 Reserved 2 Reserved 3 Reserved 4 Reserved Digit 7 Leakage 0 Skip 1 0.25mA 2 0.50mA

Testcode Tables 89 Digit 10 Insulation Test Duration 1 2s 2 5s 3 10s 4 30s Second Testcode Digit 1 Sub-Leakage Test Duration Q 2s R 5s S 10s T 3