WAVECOM INSTRUMENTS PTY LTD© Portable Appliance Testers User Manual TnT® G4-Series Australian Designed & Manufactured to comply with testing requirements of AS/NZS 3760:2010 standards. Note: TnT Firmware & TnT G4 series in general have the ability to be updated to comply with potential Changes in Testing Standards Head Office - Wavecom Instruments Pty Ltd Ph: (08) 8243 3500 257 Grange Road Findon SA 5023 Email: sales@wavecom.com.au Web: www.wavecom.com.
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Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Table of Contents Important Information Accessories Supplied Precautions Manufacturer recommendations Safety Warning TnT Portable Appliance Tester (Diagram) Competent Person Disclaimer Limited warranty 4 4 4 4 5 6 6 6 Class 1 (Earthed Appliance) Construction Class 2 (Double Insulated) Construction Testing of Electrical Equipment To Change Test Voltage 7 7 8 8 Supply mains Test NCNT Test 9 9 Technical Information Integrated Tests First
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Important Information Accessories Supplied Portable Appliance Tester Instruction Manual st Manufacturer‟s 1 Calibration Certificate – (Valid for 12 months) IEC test lead (500mm orange/red) Earth Lead with Alligator Clip (1800mm black) Soft Carry Case Locking IEC Power Cable (1800mm Blue) Precautions Unique Locking Power Cable: Please make sure yellow lever is depressed prior to removal of the locking power supply cable.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual TnT Portable Appliance Tester Front Panel View Instrument description 1. Carry Handle/Body 1 2 2. LCD Display Screen 3. Function Key F1 3 4. Function Key F2 4 5. Function Key F3 5 6 6. Return/Enter Key (Menu/Select) 7. Supply Status/Warning indicators 7 8. Main Test Socket 8 9. IEC Test Socket 9 Back Panel (10A) 1 2 3 Back Panel (20A) 4 1 5 2 3 4 0 Instrument description Instrument description 1.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Competent Person To ensure that all electrical equipment or devices are inspected, tested and tagged correctly, regulations require that a „competent person‟ such as a Licensed Electrician be employed to perform the required tests. Please refer to the above definition as described in the current AS/NZ-3760:2010 Standard and in addition, to any other local legislation or jurisdictions as may be relevant in your State.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Technical Information Class 1 (Earthed Appliance) Construction (Single basic insulated and protectively earth equipment) This type of product design provides two safety barriers between all live conductors at dangerous voltages and the equipment user. The provision of basic insulation between exposed metal parts and live parts is the first barrier to provide basic protection against electric shock.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Testing of Electrical Equipment Many testing personnel have some reservations in testing sensitive, electronic equipment using a 500V DC insulation test. There is a perceived fear of causing internal damage from over voltage. With the introduction on the TnT Range of appliance testers, these concerns are alleviated.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Integrated Tests Supply Mains Test The Supply Mains Test checks the polarity and connectivity of the mains supply by LED's. This test is also a part of all the testing functions of this unit. If the N-E (red) light is on and you need to conduct load/leakage tests DO NOT CONTINUE. If you are carrying out standard Insulation and Earth Bond tests, it is generally safe to continue.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Visual Inspection (First Test) VISUAL INSPECTION IS TO OCCUR BEFORE ANY OTHER TEST IS CARRIED OUT BEFORE USING ANY OF THE RANGE OF TnT APPLIANCE TESTERS There is no damage or component defects to the accessories, plugs, outlet sockets or connectors (physical). There are no cracks &/or abrasions. There are no exposed inner cores or conductors (flexible) and the supply cords are not twisted or distorted.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual F3 Lead Test (Ext Lead Test) Supply Mains Test Earth Bond Test Insulation Test Continuity & Polarity Test Results Summary Class 1 - Earthed Appliance Test - F1 Please Note: A Visual Inspection test must be carried out before any others (refer to First Test Section) The Class 1- Earth Appliance Test completes the following sequences as part of its procedure: 1. Integrated Supply Mains Test Refer to Integrated Test section 2.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual 3. Connect earth clip to any exposed metal on the device (if any, or device can be wrapped in foil or use metal mesh braid, Part No: WCM-ES 500) Press the F2 key and wait for results (ensure the device is powered on) Read and record results appropriately Unplug device 4. 5. 6. 7. Tester will return to Main menu A automatically If the result was a pass - Tag with PASS tag showing "next test due" date and return the device to service.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual TNT – RCD, + Test Function Flow Chart Main menu B Note: Main menu A is common to all models Main menu B F1 Class 1 Test (Earth Leakage) F2 D/Ins Leakage Test F3 RCD Appliance Leakage Test F1 Earthed Leakage Test Mains Supply Test NCNT Test Earth Bond Test Earth Leakage (5mA) Results Summary D/Ins Leakage Test Mains Supply Test NCNT Test Earth Leakage (1mA) Results Summary F3 Lead Test (Ext Lead Test) Mains Supply Test Earth Bond Test Insul
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Tests Common To All Models - Main menu A Earthed Appliance Test (refer to TnT) Double Insulation Test (refer to TnT) Lead Test (Ext Lead Test) (refer to TnT) Leakage / Run Test The Leakage Test is an alternate method to perform insulation resistance tests.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Caution: Before operating ensure the equipment is firmly secured to eliminate the possibility of causing injury or damage. This function will power the Unit on, Please make sure the drills or any blades of any rotating devices have been removed prior to any testing and have clearance from body or object. Appliances may jump off benches and may need to be secured by clamping them, or they may cause serious damage if not secured properly.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual TnT+ TnT+ Test Function Flow Chart Tests Common To All Models - Main menu A Earthed Appliance Test (refer to TNT - Series) Double Insulation Test (refer to TNT - Series) Lead Test (Ext Lead Test) (refer to TNT - Series) 16
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Power Test - Main menu B The Power Test is for the purposes of monitoring and performance testing up to the current value 10Amps. Please Note: A Visual Inspection test must be carried out before any others (refer to First Test Section) The Power TEST completes the following sequence as part of its comprehensive testing procedure: 1. Integrated Supply Mains Test Refer to Integrated Test section 2. Power Test Procedure: 1.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual RCD Test - Main menu B Please Note: Where ANY RCD testing, is to be carried out any circuit that is protected by an RCD in the main switchboard (upstream), it‟s most likely to trip this upstream RCD. When performing RCD trip time or Ramp current tests on any (portable) RCD devices, the RCD in the switchboard may trip faster. This is due to increased upstream levels of leakage current from the additional circuits and devices connected to it.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Diagram 2 For Testing Fixed RCD at Switchboard TnT Appliance Tester TnT Tester Lead Wall GPO Main Switchboard with RCD To do this test select the second menu, press and release the Return/Enter button. This menu will now display 3 functions: Power Test Leakage Test RCD Test To enter the RCD menu press and release the F3 button. RCD Tests Time Test Ramp Test Exit Press F1 to select the time test.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual 30mA X 5.0 = 150mA These tests should result in no-trip, trip & fast trip times respectively. F1 - 0 deg This is the positive half of the mains supply cycle. (50HZ Aust/NZ). Press F1 – The preset mA test current will then be used in the following test and begin the trip test from the positive half of the sine wave. F2 - 180 deg This is the negative half of the mains cycle, (50HZ Aus/NZ).
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Down - This button decreases the trip current in 5mA increments. Hold the button and the value will scroll faster the longer depressed. Once 0mA limit is reached the value will then loop over and start again from 500mA. Set - This button sets the selected current for the next trip time test. The TnT+ will then return to the current trip time test screen.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual RCD Ramp Test: Set RCD Type Start Exit Caution: Pressing F3 at the RCD ramp test screen will cause tripping if RCD fitted to circuit. F2 can be pressed to change the RCD type at this point. See "Changing the RCD type" for details. The Trip Current Test will ramp the mA current up until the RCD breaker trips. Current range 2.55 500mA. This test can go for up to 10 sec to scroll through full range if RCD faulty or not fitted.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Adding New Equipment The following must be done before testing: Create a site or use and existing site. Create a user name to under the users list. If auto generate number is used the initial number must be set correctly. If you are adding equipment to an existing site please make sure that the correct site is displayed. If the wrong site is displayed the equipment will be assigned to the wrong site.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Edit User X ALP Entering a user is the same process as entering a site, please refer to the Adding a Site steps above, Note: The user name will not appear on the initial screen once selected. Users 1 - 3 Once a user has been entered, the 'F' buttons are used to select the user. For example to select user 1, F1 would be pressed.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Visual Check xx/xx/xxxx xx:xx Out of Services Fail Pass Main Menu A Earthed Test D/Insulated Test Lead Test (Ext Lead Test) Test Results Earthbond Pass Insulation Pass What Next? Re-Test Cont. After the item has been visually inspected, there is 1 of 3 options that can be selected; Out of Service (F2), Fail (F3) and Pass (enter).
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Test Results Earthbond Pass Insulation Pass What Next? Re-Test Cont. Once test has completed the results are displayed. To test the item multiple times press (F3) this will take you back to the main menu A screen. From here you can choose a test class. You would use this for example if testing power boards. To complete the test press (enter). This will take you back to the search barcode screen.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Testers fitted with Optional Comms Ports have the Capability to have other add-ons like the Wavecom Tag Printer and Scanner to allow you to print and scan your own labels on site. However WinPats Software needs to be loaded onto a laptop / PC to have the ability to Datalog your test results and to control any automated testing.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual You should now be in the TnT options screen. The screen displays 1 option at a time. You can select this option by pressing the return button To select the next item press the F2 button Pressing the F3 button . . escapes out of the TnT options menu. If you have a TnT Memory model your menu items will cycle as listed.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Press the key to disable. Press the key to enable. Label Options - Only on Selected Memory Models Changing the label options changes the way the printer behaves or how the tag is printed. When selecting this option you will be prompted with 3 different options. Enable / Disable, Choosing a label set and modify the due date. Enable / Disable Selecting this option will enable or disable the tag information being sent to the zebra printer.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Barcode Options - Only on Selected Models Barcode options refers to modifying the auto generate barcode function. The barcode options can be selected in two ways. Either holding F3 down when on the new barcode screen or by the TnT options menu. Both have the same menu options expect when entering barcode options VIA TnT options. These menu options are: Set the number of digit for barcodes.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Optional Accessories WinPATS Log Book Software Part No: WCM-WinPATS Log Book WinPATS Base Software Part No: WCM-WinPATS Base WinPATS Software Part No: WCM-WinPATS Full Version WinPATS Memory Base Part No: WCM-WinPATS Memory Base WinPATS Memory Part No: WCM-WinPATS Memory Full Version WinPATS Software Upgrades Part No: WCM-WinPATUP (dependant on specific upgrade) Barcode Scanner Part No: WCM-1200 Scanner USB 500mm Earth Strap P
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Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual TnT- Series Features Meter Mode ® - (Independent of all other Tests) How to activate Meter Mode Hold F3 from main screen display for 2 seconds Screen will change to show volts by default when socket is ( not powered ) Plug appliance into testers , test socket , Press F3 to go into power mode and will show ( Warning device will be powered ) Press F3 again to continue and ( power the device ) if you continue and power the device the A-N led on
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Uses of Volt-Amp Measurement Because it represents the amount of energy computing systems may draw from a power grid, the VA is used to determine the kind of wiring and circuit breakers required to support the computing equipment in question. Watts and VA (Detailed Explanation) The power drawn by equipment is expressed in Watts or Volt-Amps (VA). The power in Watts is the real power drawn by the equipment.
Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual Disclaimer – E&OE All specifications may be subject to be change by Wavecom Pty. Ltd. without prior notice. Updated Specifications & Model changes may be found on the Wavecom website:- www.wavecom.com.au At the time of developing this manual, all care and consideration for accuracy has been implemented. Wavecom accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions in this document.
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