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Contents
02 - 03 The Installation System
4 Introduction

04 - 09 A. Tests before the supply is connected

5 1. Continuity of protective conductors including
main and supplementary equipotential bonding
6 2. Continuity of ring final circuit conductors
07 3. Insulation resistance
8 4. Polarity
9 5. Earth electrode resistance

12 - 14 B. Tests with the electrical supply connected

12 1. Earth fault loop impedance
13 - 14 2. RCD testing

14 - 17 Appendix
14 1. Continuity testing
15 - 17 2. Insulation resistance testing
18 - 19 PowerPlus 1557
20 - 21 17th Edition product range
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Introduction 2. Check of phase sequence (Regulation 612.12) i. Continuity of circuit protective circuit is the resistance of the circuit protective
3. Functional testing (Regulation 612.13) conductors (CPC) conductor (R2) and should be equal to the
Regulation 610.1 of BS 7671:2008 IEE Wiring 4. Verification of voltage drop (Regulation 612.14) The purpose of this test is to verify that the value obtained by using tables 9A, 9B, and 9C
Regulations Seventeenth Edition requires that CPC forms a continuous path around the in the IEE On-site Guide. See Diagram 3.
every installation shall, during erection and on A. Tests before the supply is connected circuit under test.
completion before being put into service, be
NOTE: NEUTRAL
inspected and tested to verify, so far is 1. Continuity of protective conductors The test is carried out (using either or both CONDUCTOR
reasonably practicable, that the requirements including main and supplementary methods shown) as follows: OMITTED FOR
CLARITY
of the Regulations have been met. equipotential bonding.
ACCESSORY
Every protective conductor, including circuit Test Method 1:
Regulation 610.4 states that for an addition or protective conductors, the earthing conductor, a) Temporarily link the line conductor to the
alteration to an existing installation, it shall be main and supplementary bonding conductors CPC in the Consumer Unit.
verified that the addition or alteration complies should be tested to verify that all bonding
with the Regulations and does not impair the conductors are connected to the supply earth. b) Test between the line and the CPC at each
safety of the existing installation. Tests are made between the main earthing accessory point e.g. a ceiling rose, switch or CONSUMER EARTH
UNIT BAR
terminal (this may be the earth bar in the socket outlet.
The guidance given in this booklet is divided consumer unit where there is no distribution board
into two sections, tests carried out before the present) and the ends of each bonding conductor. The reading obtained at each accessory point L

electrical installation is energized and those should be a low resistance value.

LINK
carried out with the installation energized. The reading obtained at each point should be a
low resistance value. See Diagram 1. The resistance measured at the extremity of Diagram 2: CPC Test (Method 1)
The tests specified by Regulation should be the circuit is the sum of the resistances of the
carried out in the following sequence: line conductor and protective conductor (R 1 + NOTE: NEUTRAL
Main Earthing Terminal CONSUMER UNIT CONDUCTOR
(only Earth Bar OMITTED FOR
R2) and should be equal to the value obtained CLARITY
shown for clarity)
A.Tests before the supply is connected. by using Tables 9A, 9B, and 9C in the IEE On-
ACCESSORY
1. Continuity of protective conductors including site Guide. See Diagram 2.
main and supplementary equipotential
bonding. (Regulation 612.2.1)
2. Continuity of ring final circuit conductors Test Method 2:
(Regulation 612.2.2) Using a long test lead, test between the earth
3. Insulation Resistance (Regulation 612.3) bar in the consumer unit and the CPC at each LONG
CONSUMER
UNIT TEST LEAD
BS 951 Clamp with Label
4. Polarity (Regulation 612.6) accessory point.
WATER SERVICE PIPE

GAS SERVICE PIPE

to be used within 600mm

5. Earth electrode resistance (Regulation 612.7) of the meter union outlet L EARTH
or at the point of entry BAR
where the meter is The reading obtained at each accessory point
external to the building
B.Tests with the electrical supply should be a low resistance value.
LINK
connected.
1. Earth fault loop impedance (Regulation 612.9) Diagram 1: Continuity of Protective Bonding Conductors The resistance measured at the extremity of the Diagram 3: CPC Test (Method 2)

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ii. Continuity of earthing conductor and iv) measure the resistance (r2) of the ii) Link L1 to N2 and L2 to N1 Note: Any sockets wired as spurs will have a
protective bonding conductors protective conductor Test between CPC1 and iii)Measure the resistance between line higher resistance due to the resistance of the
Using a long test lead, test between the earth bar CPC2 and neutral at each socket outlet. spur.
in the consumer unit and the protective bonding
conductor at its furthest end e.g. at the connection The readings should be low resistance values The readings at each outlet should be the
to the incoming water, gas or oil service. and all the same (within 0.05Ω providing that same and approximately equal to (r1 + rn) / 4.
the conductor cross sectional areas (csa) are
The reading obtained at each accessory point the same. Note: Any sockets wired as spurs will have a
should be a low resistance value. higher resistance due to the resistance of the
In the case of PVC/PVC wiring systems, the spur. LINK BETWEEN L1 & CPC2.
AND L2 & CPC1. MEASURE
CPC is usually smaller than the current BETWEEN L & CPC AT EACH
SOCKET OUTLET
2. Continuity of ring final circuit conductors carrying conductor csa so the value of r2 will
The purpose of this three stage test is to verify that : L1 L2
be larger than r1 (or rn) by the ratio of the cross
sectional areas. CPC1 CPC2

a) The line, neutral and protective conductors N1 N2

CONSUMER UNIT
form a continuous path around the circuit. r2 = r1 x (csa of r1) / (csa of r2) in the case of LINK BETWEEN
2.5mm2/1.5mm2, this ratio is 1.67. L1 & N2& L2 & N1. Diagram 6: Stage 3 (carried out at each socket outlet)
MEASURE BETWEEN
b) The ring circuit is wired correctly and consists L & NAT EACH
SOCKET OUTLET
of one loop only i.e. there are no `bridges'. 3. Insulation resistance
L1 L2 The purpose of the insulation resistance test is
The tests are carried out as follows: CPC1 CPC2 to confirm that when all loads have been
TEST BETWEEN N1 N2 disconnected, no current carrying paths exist
L1&L2,N1&N2 CONSUMER UNIT
Stage 1 Confirm that each conductor forms a and CPC1 & CPC2 Diagram 5: Stage 2 (carried out in Consumer Unit) between L and N conductors or between live
continuous path around the circuit. TO FIND r1, rn AND conductors and CPC, i.e. there is sufficient
r2 RESPECTIVELY
i) Identify the ends of the line, neutral and protective Stage 3 Confirm the absence of bridges in the insulation between the conductors.
conductors in the Consumer Unit as follows: L1 L2 ring circuit.
CPC1 CPC2 i) In the Consumer Unit link L1 to CPC2 and L2 The test is carried out in the following manner:
Cable 1: L1, N1 and CPC1. N1 N2
to CPC1.
Cable 2: L2, N2 and CPC2. CONSUMER UNIT ii) At each socket outlet, measure the a. Ensure that all loads are disconnected, all
Diagram 4: Stage 1 (carried out in Consumer Unit) resistance between L and CPC. fuses are in place and that all switches and
ii) measure the resistance (r1) of the circuit breakers are in the ON position. When
line conductor between L1 and L2 Stage 2 Confirm the absence of bridges in the The reading at each socket outlet should be a circuit contains a two-way switch,
the same resistance value and should be insulation tests should be carried out while
ring circuit.
iii)measure the resistance (rn) of the i) Identify the ends of the ring circuit approximately (r1 + r2) / 4. The highest value each of the two switches is operated to
neutral conductor between N1 and N2 conductors in the Consumer Unit as follows: measured is the maximum (r1+r2) of the circuit. ensure that all wiring is tested.

Cable 1: L1, N1 and CPC1.

Cable 2: L2, N2 and CPC2.

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b. Any surge protection devices or other The test voltage and minimum insulation c) That the correct pin of socket outlets 5. Earth electrode resistance Method
electronic devices that may influence test resistance values are shown below. In most is connected to the line conductor. 1 Three pole measurement
results or suffer damage from the test cases, the measured value will be considerably The earth electrode resistance test is used to
voltage must be disconnected before greater than 1MΩ and the test instrument will The polarity test is carried out as follows : confirm that the earth electrode provides a
performing an insulation resistance test. If it indicate over range. See table below. i) Link the line and the CPC in the Consumer Unit. satisfactory path to earth. The resistance
is not practical to disconnect these devices, ii) Test between the line and CPC at measurement is made between the earth
a test voltage of 250V dc can be used for the each accessory point. electrode and test spikes inserted into the
A satisfactory reading will be indicated by a ground. The use of a four terminal test
particular circuit but theΩ insulation EQUIPMENT DISCONNECTED
low resistance value. instrument such as the Seaward ERT 1557
resistance must be at least 1M .
SWITCHES The resistance measured at the extremity of eliminates the resistance of the test leads.
i) Insulation resistance to earth CLOSED LAMPS the circuit is the sum of the resistances of the
REMOVED
Carry out the steps a) and b) above and then line conductor and protective conductor (R 1 + The E and ES terminals of a four terminal earth
measure the insulation resistance between live R2) and should be equal to the value obtained resistance tester are connected to the earth
conductors (line and neutral) and the CPC. by using Tables 9A, 9B, and 9C in the IEE On- electrode, the S terminal to a potential test spike
N L E site Guide. See Diagram 8. and the H terminal to a second test spike.
ii) Insulation resistance between live INCOMING TAILS
15mto 25m 15mto25m
conductors
LINE and NEUTRAL ARE TESTED SEPERATELY TO E 3m 3m
Carry out steps a) and b) above and then EARTH FOLLOWED BY A TEST BETWEEN LINE AND ES LAMP
HOLDER Earth
measure the insulation resistance between L NEUTRAL. A TEST VALUE IN EXCESS OF 1MΩ
SWITCH Electrode
SHOULD BE ACHIEVED FOR A FULL INSTALLATION. E
CLOSED
and N conductors. A TEST VALUE IN EXCESS OF 2MΩ SHOULD BE ACHIEVED Water Gas P2 C2
FOR INDIVIDUAL CIRCUITS (HSE GUIDELINES). Pipe Pipe
NOTE: NEUTRAL
iii)SELV and PELV circuits Diagram 7: Insulation Resistance Test CONDUCTOR
OMITTED FOR
Carry out steps a) and b) above and then: CLARITY
- measure the insulation resistance between 4. Polarity
SELV and PELV circuits and live parts of other The polarity test is carried out to verify:
circuits at 500V dc.
- measure the insulation resistance between a) That all single-pole switches in lighting circuits EARTH
SELV or PELV conductors at 250V dc and are connected into the line conductor. BAR

between PELV conductors and protective

conductors of the PELV circuit at 250V dc. b) That the centre pins of an Edison Screw
L LINK
(ES) lamp holder are connected to the line
CONSUMER UNIT
conductor. Diagram 9: Three pole earth electrode resistance measurement

Circuit nominal voltage Test voltage (V d.c. Min. insulation resistance (mΩ) Diagram 8: Polarity Test The position of the test spikes is important. For
SELV and PELV 250 0.5
best results the distance between the earth
Up to and including 500V with the exception of the above systems 500 1.0 electrode and the current spike C2 should be
Above 500V 1000 1.0 10 times the maximum dimension of the earth

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electrode e.g. 20m for a 2m long electrode. Method 2 Current clamp measurement the current clamp method. as soil conditionsΩ change as soil dries or
i. A measurement is made with the potential Some earth resistance test instruments, such as freezes. Thus, 200 may be taken as a
spike P2 initially positioned midway between the Seaward ERT 1557, have a measurement Method 3 Earth loop impedance measurement maximum ‘rule of thumb’ value.
the earth electrode and the current spike C2. mode which uses an external current clamp to If the earth electrode is used in conjunction The tests indicated in this text are the basic
ii. The measurement is repeated with the measure the current through the earth electrode. with an RCD, the earth electrode resistance safety requirements for an electrical installation
potential spike P2 moved to a position 10% This eliminates the effects of parallel paths and can be tested by using the following method. (i.e. they must be found to be satisfactory
of the earth electrode to current spike C2 allows measurement of the earth electrode before the supply can be switched on). More
distance towards the earth electrode. resistance without disconnecting the electrode i. Switch off the supply and disconnect the earth comprehensive guidance can be found in
iii. The measurement is repeated with the from the installation. The benefit is that the electrode from the main earthing terminal. BS7671 Requirements for Electrical
potential spike P2 moved to a position 10% installation does not need to be shut down in ii. Connect the loop tester between the Installations IEE Wiring Regulations
of the earth electrode to current spike C2 order to measure the earth electrode resistance. line conductor at the source and the Seventeenth Edition or the IEE On-Site Guide.
distance towards the current spike C2. earth electrode.
15mto25m 15mto25m
iv.The average of the 3 measurements is 3m 3m
iii.Perform an earth loop impedance test. The HEALTH & SAFETY
calculated and the percentage deviation measured value is taken as the earth REMOVE ALL LINKS WHEN THE TEST
Earth
calculated by finding the maximum Electrode electrode resistance (RA). SEQUENCE IS COMPLETE AND BEFORE
Water Gas P2 C2 CONNECTING THE INSTALLATION TO THE
deviation from the average and expressing Pipe Pipe
iv.Ensure that the supply is then safely
this as a percentage of the average. isolated BEFORE the earthing conductor is SUPPLY.
v. If the percentage deviation is greater than reconnected to the main earthing terminal.
5%, the measurements should be repeated
with a larger separation between the current NOTE: The installation is unprotected against
spike C2 and the earth electrode. earth faults whilst the earth electrode is
disconnected.
Note: The earth electrode must be disconnected
from the installation to avoid measurement errors Maximum Values of Earth Electrode
due to parallel earth paths through bonded parts, Resistance for TT Installations
for example, water or gas service pipes. Taking the
example of an earth electrode with a relatively high Assuming: 120 V≤ UO ≤230 V
resistance to earth, say 1000Ω, and the electrode is Diagram 10: Earth electrode resistance measurement with *UO is the nominal voltage to earth
connected to a water service pipe with a resistance current clamp
to earth of say 10Ω. If the earth electrode is not RCD rated residual Maximum value of earth
disconnected before attempting to make a The measurement technique is as per the three operating I n (mA) Electrode Resistance RA (Ω)
measurement, the effect of the parallel path via the pole method but with the external current clamp 30 1667
water service pipe will be to give an apparent earth placed around the earth electrode. The measured 100 500
electrode resistance of 1000Ω in parallel with 10Ω value is the earth electrode resistance. 300 167
i.e. 9.9Ω i.e. the high earth electrode resistance is 500 100
masked by the presence of the parallel path via the Note: The earth electrode does not have to be
water service pipe. disconnected from the installation when using
In practice, values over 200Ω may not be stable
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B. Tests with the electrical supply connected Test Procedure Preparation for Testing LINE
C.U.
1. Select the appropriate range on 1. All power using equipment must be WITH
RCD
1. Earth fault loop impedance the test instrument. disconnected from sub circuit(s) under test. NEUTRAL

The earth fault loop impedance is given by: 2. Connect the test leads between the 2. Main Switch is turned ON i.e. EARTH

incoming line side of the Main Switch and ALL CIRCUITS ARE LIVE
Zs = Ze + (R1+R2) the disconnected end of the Main
Earthing Conductor. Test Procedure
The value of Zs can be found by: 3. Perform the measurement. 1. Select the appropriate test instrument
I. measuring the earth fault loop impedance 4. The test instrument will automatically range for the measurement of Zs.
Zs at the furthest point display the value of Ze and the 2. Connect the test leads between line and earth SUPPLY SYSTEM INSTALLATION
II. measuring the earth fault loop impedance Ze corresponding value of the PFC. at the accessory furthest away from the
at the incoming supply and adding (R1+R2). consumer unit. (Alternatively test between line Diagram 13: Measurement of R.C.D Tripping Time
III.taking the earth fault loop impedance Ze On Completion of the Test and earth at each accessory point in turn until
provided by the distributor the maximum value of Zs is obtained). Test Procedure
and adding (R1+R2). REMEMBER TO RECONNECT THE MAIN 3. Operate the instrument test button and 1. Select the appropriate test instrument range
EARTHING CONDUCTOR TO THE MAIN obtain the value of Zs. for the measurement of tripping time (mS).
EARTHING TERMINAL 2. Connect the RCD tester to any accessory
LINE
NOTE: Readings obtained using this method may point (Use the test lead provided with a
CONSUMER
UNIT Type of Earthing Maximum Allowable Ze be less than Ze + (R 1 + R2) because of parallel 13A plug for socket circuits).
NEUTRAL EARTH BAR System Value (Ω) earth paths. This must be taken into account when 3. Operate the instrument test button and
EARTH comparing the results with design data. obtain the values of tripping times (at 0.5I n, I
MET TN-C-S 0.36
n and 5 I n where appropriate).
TN-S 0.80
Functional testing 4. Many RCD test instruments have an automatic
TT 21.00
Functional testing requires that the operation of test sequence which will perform tests at 0.5
RCDs should be tested and switchgear, controls
LINE
etc should be functionally tested to verify that they Please see over
SUPPLY SYSTEM INSTALLATION work and are correctly mounted and installed.
NEUTRAL

EARTH
Diagram 11: Measurement of External Earth Loop Impedance Ze 2. RCD testing
Preparation for Testing
Preparation for the Test 1. All power using equipment must be
Measurement taken at furthest
1. Main Switch in the Consumer Unit accessory from the Consumer Unit disconnected from sub circuit(s) under test.
for each Sub Circuit.
is switched OFF. (Only one Sub Circuit shown for clarity) 2. Main Switch is turned ON i.e.
2. Main Earthing Conductor is disconnected ALL CIRCUITS ARE LIVE
from the Main Earthing Terminal (MET) to SUPPLY SYSTEM INSTALLATION

eliminate any parallel earth paths through

equipotential bonding etc. Diagram 12: Measurement of Earth Fault Loop Impedance Zs

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RCD Type Rated residual Trip time Trip time Trip time c) A reading lying between a) and b) indicates a If all lamps and appliances are disconnected,
operating current @ 0.5 I n @ I n (ms) @ 5 x I n (ms) high resistance connection somewhere in the there should be an extremely high resistance
I n (mA) circuit. In this case, all connections should be between phase and neutral, phase and earth, and
General 10 <200 <40
re-checked and the circuit re-tested until the neutral and earth. An insulation resistance test is
30
value falls to almost zero ohms. used to verify that this 'healthy' condition exists.
100
300 Should not trip A continuity test instrument is required for the BS 7671 requires that an insulation resistance
500 following tests: test is carried out with a test instrument
Delay (Type S) 100 130 - 500 40 - 150 capable of producing the dc test voltages
300 i) Polarity tests shown in the table below. For single phase
500 ii) Continuity of circuit protective domestic installations, a 500V insulation
conductors (CPC) resistance test is required. the PowerPlus 1557
iii) Continuity of earthing and protective and PowerTest 1557 are capable of such tests.
bonding conductors Please see table below.
Appendix It is recommended that the performance of the iv) Ring Circuit Continuity
instrument is checked before any tests are Before the tests are carried out the tester
1. Continuity testing performed. A basic check can be performed by 2. Insulation resistance testing should be checked in the following manner:
Continuity testing is used to establish the shorting the test probes together and pressing In a healthy electrical installation, the only
existence of a current-carrying path. BS 7671 the test button; the reading on the scale should electrical connection between phase and a) Connect the test leads together and press the
recommends that continuity testing is carried be almost zero ohms. When the test probes neutral conductors will be where loads are test button - a reading of zero ohms should
out using a test instrument with an open circuit are then disconnected, the reading should situated, for example at lamps, socket outlets be obtained.
test voltage between 4V and 24V dc or ac and indicate beyond the maximum value on the or other fixed appliances.
a short circuit current of not less than 200mA. scale. b) Disconnect the test leads and press the test
Test instruments should comply with the Elsewhere in the installation there should be button - a reading greater than the largest
requirements of BS EN 61010 and BS EN To perform a continuity test the test leads are good electrical isolation between phase and value on the scale should be obtained.
61557. Test instruments such as the Seaward connected to the two points in the circuit neutral conductors and between current
IRT 1557, PowerTest 1557 or PowerPlus 1557 between which the continuity is being checked. carrying conductors and earth. The ‘dead’ circuit tests can then be carried out.
can be used to perform continuity tests.

The test instrument provides a test current a) A low reading at the zero end of the scale will Circuit nominal Test voltage d.c Min. insulation
from the internal battery supply, which indicate a continuous circuit or ‘good continuity' Voltage (V) (V) resistance (MΩ)
circulates through the conductor under test.
SELV and PELV 250 0.5
The test instrument measures the test current b) A reading above the maximum scale Up to and including 500V with the exception of the above systems 500 1.0
and voltage across the circuit under test and value indicates a broken connection or Above 500V 1000 1.0
displays the resistance of the path between the an ‘open-circuit.’
test probes.

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MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE MEASURED VALUES of Zs USING 0.8 ‘RULE of THUMB’ METHOD

Protection Disconnection 5A 6A 10A 15A 16A 20A 25A 30A 32A 40A 45A 50A 60A 63A 80A 100A 125A 160A 200A
Device Time

BS3036 0.4s 7.66 2.04 1.42 0.87

fuses 5.0s 14.16 4.28 3.06 2.11 1.27 0.89 0.42

BS88 0.4s 6.82 4.09 2.16 1.42 1.15 0.83

fuses 5.0s 10.80 5.94 3.34 2.34 1.84 1.47 1.08 0.83 0.66 0.46 0.34 0.26 0.20 0.15
Zs in OHMS

BS1361 0.4s 8.36 2.62 1.36 0.92

fuses 5.0s 13.12 4.00 2.24 1.47 0.77 0.56 0.40 0.29
(3A) (13A)
0.4s
BS1362 13.12 1.94
TEST VALUESof

(3A) (13A)
fuses 5.0s 18.56 3.06
MCB Type 1 0.4s & 5.Os
BS3871 9.27 7.73 4.64 3.09 2.90 2.32 1.85 1.55 1.45 1.16 1.03 0.93 0.74 0.46
MAXIMUM

BS3871 5.30 4.42 2.65 1.77 1.66 1.32 1.06 0.88 0.83 0.66 0.59 0.53 0.42 0.26
MCB Type 2 0.4s & 5.Os

BS3871 3.71 3.09 1.85 1.24 1.16 0.93 0.74 0.62 0.58 0.46 0.41 0.37 0.29 0.19
MCB Type 3 0.4s & 5.Os

BSEN60898 7.42 6.18 3.71 2.47 2.32 1.85 1.48 1.24 1.16 0.93 0.82 0.74 0.59 0.46 0.37 0.30
CB Type B 0.4s & 5.Os

BSEN60898 3.71 3.09 1.85 1.24 1.16 0.93 0.74 0.62 0.58 0.46 0.41 0.37 0.29 0.23 0.19 0.14
CB Type C 0.4s & 5.Os

BSEN60898 1.85 1.55 0.93 0.62 0.58 0.46 0.37 0.31 0.29 0.23 0.21 0.19 0.15 0.11 0.09 0.07
CB Type D 0.4s & 5.Os

These values are derived by multiplying the relevant tabulated values in BS 7671 (Part 4: Protection for
Safety) by a factor of 0.8 (BS 7671: Appendix 14). The values take into account the increase in
resistance of the conductors with the increase in conductor temperature due to load current and,
therefore, err on the side of safety.

NOTE: BS 3871 MCB Type 3 and BS EN 60898 CB Type C have the same disconnection times for
equivalent current ratings.

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Continuity, Insulation (100v, for Full Earth Continuity, rotary setting switch, it offers carried out using 2, 3 and 4-wire installation details including Mobile 2 allows you to enter
250v, 500v), Non Trip Loop Insulation Resistance, RCD unique features, including method. It is one of the most certificate number, and upload certificate information such as
Impedence, Line Impedence, Trip Time, RCD Trip Current voltage measurements up to competitive earth resistance to the PowerPlus 1557 tester. test and inspection results and
PSC, PFC, RCD Trip line, and Loop Verification. 1000AC or DC and a dual testers on the market. Once complete, the data is circuit details direct into your
RCD Trip current and voltage / safety rating. transferred from the tester to the PDA - giving you the freedom
frequency measurement. software using Bluetooth. and flexibility to work smarter.

Features include: Features include: Features include: Features include: Features include: Features include:
■ 17th Edition compliant ■ Rugged and robust ■ Handheld ■ Current clamp measurement ■ Complete certificates faster ■ Easy set-up wizard
■ Reading at eye level ■ Tests to BS 7671 / EN 61557 ■ Lightweight ■ Earth resistance measurement ■ Certificate validation ■ Auto validation
■ Loop test in 5 seconds ■ Confirms performance ■ Long Battery life ■ Battery powered ■ Upload / download to ■ Email PDF certificates
■ 4 measurements from 1 test ■ NICEIC & IET compliant ■ Large backlit LCD ■ Download to PC Powerplus 1557 ■ Create certificate templates
■ Auto RCD test ■ Colour coded for ease of use ■ 17th Edition and Part P ■ Store up to 500 records ■ Direct input of certificate infomation ■ Certificates check in/out
■ Long battery life ■ Compatible with all testers compliant ■ 2, 3 or 4 wire measurement ■ Intelligent data system
■ Continuous test mode
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