Dead testing is, as it. These tests will outline the insulation. Type. of test. Reading. Measured in(Dead test). Circuit loop Impedance. Ohms. using 'mega' (set on ohm)(Dead. Circuit. loop Impedance.
Ohms. using 'mega' (set on ohm)(Dead. Insulation. Resistance Meg. Ohms using 'mega' (set on 5.
Live. test) 4. Polarity. Martindale. or Earth loop impedance meter(Live. Earth. Loop Impedance. Earth. loop impedance tester(Live.
Prospective. Short Circuit Current (PSC)PSC. Tester (may be included in Earth loop tester)(Live. RCD. testing (if applicable)RCD. This tests the cables in the. Record these results in Ohms. Circuit Loop Test.
Reason for the test: Circuit loop. Result recorded as R1+ R2 1. Perform this test using a 'mega' in Ohms. This. result is R1+R2.
The. reading you achieve must then have the resistance of the 'known resistance. Insulation. Resistance Test (dead.
WARNING : ENSURE NO. APPARATUS IS CONNECTED TO THE CIRCUIT TO BE TESTED!! Reason for the test: To ensure the. Repeat the. procedure between the live and earth, and the neutral and earth.
Notes: Neon's will cause false readings. Please note the chart below, which is. Maximum Earth Loop Impedance permitted by.
To perform the test plug in the. MCB. Rating. Type. MCBType. 2 MCBType. B MCBType. C & 3 MCBType. D MCB6. 8. 0. 4. 5. BREAKERS DIFFERING FROM. THOSE SHOWN- ie. 5 & 3.
Crabtree C5. 0) ARE NOT THE SAME READINGS AS. INDICATED. Allows for both 0.
Residual Current Device. Test (live. test)Reason for the test: To ensure that the.
RCDs installed will trip fast enough in the event of a fault, to prevent electrocution.