Seaward 350 PrimeTest - Manual (Page 60)

PrimeTest 350 Operating Instructions
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Fit the power lead supplied to the PrimeTest 350 and
plug the other end into the mains outlet under test. To
start the test, press the green START button. The
PrimeTest 350 will produce a test current of 30mA
r.m.s in the protective earth of the supply. The test will
commence at the start of a positive half cycle.
The RCD will trip. The time taken to trip will be
displayed.
Reset the RCD. When the PrimeTest 350 detects that
power has been re-applied it will commence the
negative half cycle test. The PrimeTest 350 will again
produce a test current of 30mA r.m.s in the protective
earth of the supply. The test will commence at the start
of a negative half cycle.
The RCD will trip. The time taken to trip will be
displayed.
11.8 IEC Lead
Refer to Fig. 8
IEC leads are tested in 3 stages, continuity, insulation
and polarity.
The test durations for the each of the 3 stages are
fixed. Press Setup (F3) to set the Pass/Fail limits for
Continuity and Insulation stages. Use the arrow keys to
highlight and set. The pass/fail limit for the continuity
stage can be calculated Calc (F2). Enter the type and
length of cable and a new limit will be calculated. This
can be overridden by selecting the limit from the list.
Press OK (F4) when complete. Esc (F2) will exit setup
mode without saving changes.
To perform an IEC lead test, connect the IEC socket
side of the lead into the IEC inlet plug on the
PrimeTest. Connect the mains plug side of the lead
into the EUT socket.