Overview:
An adaptor providing CAT III protection to CAT II RCD testing devices that are connected to a power source in a CAT III environment (such as a switchboard).
Application:
The testing of switchboard RCD's can either be performed from outlet sockets on the circuit on which they are installed, or at the switchboard directly by a licensed electrican. Many electricians perfer the swithboard method as it allows for the efficient testing RCD's in quick succession without the need to visit multiple outlets within the installation.
As internal switchboards are considered to be a CAT III environment, CAT II testers such as appliance testers cannot be used safely to perform this task.
Doing so presents serious risks to both the users of the equpiment, and the test equipment itself.
Even in cases of just a single phase 240V AC connection to the switchboard, voltage spikes and transients which are more prevalent at a switchboard can cause damage to test equipment and presents risk of injury to users.
This unique device allows CAT II Appliance Testers and RCD Testers to be used in a CAT III environment for RCD testing where a seperate CAT III RCD tester or Installation tester would otherwise be required.
This delivers all the benefits of using an Appliance Tester with RCD testing facitilies for switchboard RCD testing such as:
Using one item of test equipment for both appliance testing and installation RCD testing saving on the expense of two seperate devices
Utilising the advanced recording capabilities of appliance testers
Consolidating RCD test results performed at the switchboard with other appliance testing results
Note: The devices does not allow the connection of Appliance Testers and RCD testers which require a Neutral connection (standard mains power connection for power/operation in normal use) to a 3-phase power source without Neutral (eg connection of an appliance tester to a 4 pin (L1, L2, L3, PE). Please visit our range of installation testers and dedicated RCD testers for this application.
Specifications:
INPUT THREE SOCKETS, 4mm shrouded and color coded: RED = active/L, BLACK = neutral/N, GREEN – earth/PE
MAX INPUT 265V AC
PROTECTION FUSE 2 x 1A F (fast acting) fuse, 10x38mm, rated at 500V or higher.
NEON INDICATION INPUT LIVE neon is lit when INPUT probes are connected to live voltages.
POWER CONSUMPTION 5VA, 50Hz
INTERNAL RELAY ISOLATION
- dual relays, in L and N circuits
- normally open; relays close only when INPUT voltage is between 180V and 265V (+/-10%)
OUTPUT Australian standard 240V/10A mains socket
NEON INDICATION OUTPUT LIVE neon is lit when RELAY contacts are closed indicating a mains voltage is present at the OUTPUT socket.
PE/EARTH Directly connected from INPUT socket to OUTPUT socket.
PHYSICAL 204 x 102 x 95mm, 800gm.
MAGNETIC BACK twin, strong magnets to hold ADAPTOR to vertical steel surfaces.
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT 0 to 40C, without moisture condensation
SAFETY RATING tested to CAT III 600V. Independent Test Report ID 2020-05
Accessories:
Lead set:
1 x RED 1.5m long, 4mm banana plugs, shrouded, 600V CAT III, 1 x BLACK 1.5m long, 4mm banana plugs, shrouded, 600V CAT III, 1 x GREEN 1.5m long, 4mm banana plugs, shrouded, 600V CAT III
PROBE SET:, 1 x RED 600V CAT III, 1 x BLACK 600V CAT III, 1 x CROCODILE CLIP, GREEN 1000V CAT III.
Waranty:
Warranty period of 12 months from date of invoice, against faulty parts or workmanship. Refer to Emona Instruments’ Warranty Policy document.
