Testavit Schuki 3 LCD - Measuring equipment Testboy - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Testboy
Model	Testavit Schuki 3 LCD
Product type	Socket tester
Nominal voltage	230 V AC, 50 Hz
Measuring current	Max. 3 mA
Overvoltage category	CAT II 300 V
Protection rating	IP 40
Temperature range	0 °C to +50 °C
Reference standard	IEC/EN 61010-1 (DIN VDE 0411)
Display	3 status LEDs and LCD screen
Main functions	Socket wiring check: detection of phase, neutral, earth, inversions and missing connections
Finger contact	Voltage detection on protective conductor
Usage	For qualified personnel only, use on Schuko sockets
Cleaning	With a dry cloth
Power supply	Via the measured object (max. 3 mA)
Network compatibility	Suitable for two-wire networks (classic zeroing)
Safety	Warning: risk of electric shock above 30 V

Frequently Asked Questions - Testavit Schuki 3 LCD Testboy

What do the different LED combinations mean?

The LEDs indicate the wiring status. For example, OK (phase on right): center LED on, others off. Refer to the table in the manual for all combinations.

How to use the finger contact?

Touch the finger contact (No. 3 on the device) to detect inadmissible voltage on the protective conductor. If the LCD screen lights up, there is a fault.

Can I test a socket with an isolation transformer?

No, correct testing of electrical circuits is impossible with an isolation transformer.

What to do if the device indicates an error?

If the device indicates an error, the wiring must be checked by a qualified electrician.

Can the device test an RCD (FI/RCD)?

No, the Testavit Schuki 3 LCD does not test RCDs. Use a specific tester.

What does the measurement category CAT II mean?

CAT II corresponds to measurements on circuits connected via a plug to the low-voltage mains, with a typical short-circuit current < 10 kA.

How to clean the device?

Use a dry cloth to clean the device. Do not use chemicals.

Is the device compatible with French sockets?

Yes, it is suitable for Schuko sockets (type E/F). For correct display, the phase must be on the right; turn the plug 180° if necessary.

What to do if the LCD screen lights up without touching the finger contact?

This indicates voltage on the protective conductor. Check the wiring and call an electrician.

Where to find the declaration of conformity?

The declaration of conformity is available on the website www.testboy.de.

USER MANUAL Testavit Schuki 3 LCD Testboy

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Testavit® Schuki® 3 LCD

Version 1.4

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Bedienungsanleitung

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Operating instructions

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Before use the user manual must be consulted.

WARNING

An additional source of danger is posed my mechanical parts which can cause severe personal injury.

Objects can also be damaged (e.g., the instrument itself can be damaged).

WARNING

An electric shock can result in death or severe injury. It can also lead to property damage and damage to this instrument.

General safety notes

WARNING

Unauthorized changes or modifications of the instrument are forbidden – such changes put the approval (CE) and safety of the instrument at risk. In order to operate the instrument safely, you must always observe the safety instructions, warnings and the information in the “Proper and Intended Use” Chapter.

WARNING

Please observe the following information before using the instrument:

Do not operate the instrument in the proximity of electrical welders, induction heaters and other electromagnetic fields.
Do not expose the instrument to high temperatures for a long period of time.
Avoid dusty and humid surroundings.
Measurement instruments and their accessories are not toys. Children should never be allowed access to them!
In industrial institutions, you must follow the accident prevention regulations for electrical facilities and equipment, as established by your employer's liability insurance organization.

Please observe the following five safety rules:

1 Disconnect.
2 Ensure that the instrument cannot be turned back on again.
3 Ensure isolation from the main supply voltage (check that there is no voltage on both poles).
4 Earth and short-circuit.
5 Cover neighbouring parts that are under live electrical load.

Proper and intended use

This instrument is intended for use in applications described in the operation manual only. Any other usage is considered improper and non-approved usage and can result in accidents or the destruction of the instrument. Any misuse will result in the expiry of all guarantee and warranty claims on the part of the operator against the manufacturer.

We assume no liability for damages to property or personal injury caused by improper handling or failure to observe safety instructions. Any warranty claim expires in such cases. An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates safety notices in the operating instructions. Read the instructions completely before beginning the initial commissioning. This instrument is CE approved and thus fulfils the required guidelines.

All rights reserved to alter specifications without prior notice © 2015 Testboy GmbH, Germany.

Disclaimer and exclusion of liability

The warranty claim expires in cases of damages caused by failure to observe the instruction! We assume no liability for any resulting damage!

Testboy is not responsible for damage resulting from:

| failure to observe the instructions,
changes in the product that have not been approved by Testboy,
the use of replacement parts that have not been approved or manufactured by Testboy,
| the use of alcohol, drugs or medication.

Correctness of the operating instructions

These operating instructions have been created with due care and attention. No claim is made nor guarantee given that the data, illustrations and drawings are complete or correct. All rights are reserved in regards to changes, print failures and errors.

Disposal

For Testboy customers: Purchasing our product gives you the opportunity to return the instrument to collection points for waste electrical equipment at the end of its lifespan.

The WEEE directive regulates the return and recycling of electrical appliances. Manufacturers of electrical appliances are obliged to take back and recycle all electrical appliances free of charge. Electrical devices may then no longer be disposed of through conventional waste disposal channels. Electrical appliances must be recycled and disposed of separately. All equipment subject to this directive is marked with this logo.

Certificate of quality

All aspects of the activities carried out by Testboy GmbH relating to quality during the manufacturing process are monitored permanently within the framework of a Quality Management System. Furthermore, Testboy GmbH confirms that the testing equipment and instruments used during the calibration process are subject to a permanent inspection process.

Declaration of Conformity

The product conforms to the present directives. For more detailed information, go to www.testboy.de

Operation

Thank you for choosing a Testboy ^® Schuki ^® 3 LCD.

| Power socket tester

Power socket test

Using the Testavit ^® Schuki ^® 3 LCD, sockets can be checked for correct connection ^* , or for wiring errors.

The connection status is indicated by the LEDs and can be quickly and clearly determined in the printed table.

To check to see whether an impermissible, high contact voltage is applied at the protective earth connection, the finger contact must be touched. if the LC display thereby illuminates, there is an error.

* In many international standards it is specified that the phase at a socket must be applied at the right connection (viewed from the front).

In Germany, there is no clear regulation for this, because the Schuko plug is not protected against polarity reversal.

In order to obtain a correct indication, the phase must be applied to the right. Thus, the instrument may have to be rotated through 180^ when checking a Schuko socket (depending on the wiring).

Operating and display elements

1 Status LEDs
2 LC display
3 Finger contact

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WARNING

The test device is also suitable for dual-conductor mains (classic zeroing).

Interchanging the neutral conductor and protective conductor (earth) is not recognized by the device!

Check the tester is in good working condition before use by testing it in a known correctly wired socket of distribution board.

Display

Status-LEDs

⊗●●	OK	OK, Phase on the right side
●●⊗	L<>N	Phase on the left side (OK)
⊗⊗⊗	L	Phase missing
⊗⊗●	N	Neutral missing, Phase on the right side
⊗●⊗	PE	Ground missing
●⊗●	L<>PE	Phase/Ground inverted
●●●	L<>PE&PE	Phase/Ground inverted and Ground missing
	L<>N&N	Phase/Neutral inverted and Neutral missing

⊗ LED off; • LED on

LC-Display

Warning!

Voltage at PE

When contacting with the finger, observe the reference to the earthing potential. This means that incorrect indication of the LC display can occur if the person carrying out, has insufficient contact with the earthing potential (e.g. wooden ladder, thick rubber soles etc.).

If the tester indicates a fault condition in the wiring under test, always investigate the wiring or have the wiring investigated by a competent person.

Do not contact across two phases of a three phase supply.

The tester will not correctly test circuits using isolation transformer.

Before testing, disconnect any loads from the circuits of all socket outlet in same distribution board as possible with the socket under test. Some loads connected may lead to measuring error.

Use caution with voltages above 30 V ac as a shock hazard may exist.

FOR USE BY COMPETENT PERSONS

Anyone using this instrument should be knowledgeable and trained about the risks involved with measuring voltage, especially in an industrial setting, and the importance of taking safety precautions and of testing the instrument before and after using it to ensure that it is in good working condition.

Definition of measurement categories:

Measurement category II:

Measurement category II is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected directly to utilization points (socket outlets and similar points) of the low-voltage mains installation. Typical short-circuit current is < 10 kA.

Measurement category III:

Measurement category III is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the distribution part of the building's low-voltage mains installation. Typical short-circuit current is < 50 kA.

Measurement category IV:

Measurement category IV is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at the source of the building's low-voltage mains installation. Typical short-circuit current is >> 50 kA.

Read the instruction before use. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

All parts of the device are not allowed to be changed or replaced, other than authorized by the manufacturer or his agent.

For cleaning the unit, use a dry cloth.

Technical data

Voltage range	230 V AC, 50 Hz
Power supply	by test object, max. 3 mA
Degree of protection	IP 40
Over-voltage category	CAT II 300 V
Temperature range	0° ~ +50 °C
Testing standard	IEC/EN 61010-1(DIN VDE 0411)

Consignes

Germany [e-mail]