Seaward Supernova Elite - Manual (Page 31)

How to perform Automatic Tests
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Use the cursor left and right keys to highlight the description, then
use the cursor up and down keys to highlight the required setting.
Use the cursor left and right keys to change the highlighted field.
Use the Enter key or OK Fast key to save the settings and return to
the Default Sequence Editor. Repeat this process for each field as
appropriate.
Press the red button to abort changes made to the settings and
return to the Default Sequence Editor.
Earth Bond Limit Calculator
Earth Bond tests have an additional Fast Key; LIMIT CALC. Selecting
this enables the User to set an accurate Earth Bond Test limit by
specifying the cable parameters.
To start the test sequence, select PERFORM TEST.
In-Situ Earth Bond Test
For test sequences which include an Earth Bond Test where the Test
Current parameter is set to 100mA, the test can be performed in one
of two ways. A Fast key IN-SITU TEST (which becomes ISOLATED
TEST to return to the previous test mode) enables the user to select
an In-Situ test
Isolated Test
This is a normal Earth Bond Test where the EUT is plugged into the
Tester power socket and the Earth Bond lead is connected to the
EUT. This is the default test.
In – Situ Test
This is an Earth Bond Test where the EUT is not plugged into the
Tester power socket but remains powered up from its normal power
socket.
For this test to be correctly carried out, the Supernova Elite is
required to be powered from an adjacent socket to the EUT’s power
socket.
How to perform Automatic Tests