07/ 2018
BENNING ST 725
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Operating instructions
BENNING ST 725
Appliance tester for safety-related testing of portable electrical devices and equipment
- testing of electrical appliances according to DIN VDE 0701-0702, DGUV Regulation 3
(former BGV A3), NEN 3140
- testing of cable reels, multiple distributors and IEC power cords
- testing of three-phase electrical appliances by means of optional measuring adapters
- tripping time measurement of permanently installed RCDs and portable RCDs (PRCDs)
- voltage measurement on external shock-proof socket
Table of contents
1. User notes
2. Safety note
3. Scope of delivery and optional accessories
4. Unit description
5. General information
6. Ambient conditions
7. Electrical specifications
7.1 Protective conductor resistance
7.2 Insulating resistance
7.3 Protective conductor current and contact current by means of alternative leakage
current measurement method
7.4 Protective conductor current (differential current measurement method)
7.5 Contact current (direct measurement method)
7.6 Cord test
7.7 Tripping time measurement of RCDs
7.8 Protective conductor current (direct measurement method) (optional measuring
adapters 044140 or 044141)
7.9 Voltage measuring on external shock-proof socket
7.10 Limiting values according to DIN VDE 0701-0702
8. Measuring with the BENNING ST 725
8.1 Preparations for measuring
8.2 Switching the BENNING ST 725 ON/ OFF
8.3 Testing the mains voltage on external shock-proof socket
8.4 Testing procedure
9. Testing of electrical devices / equipment according to DIN VDE 0701-0702 and ÖVE/
ÖNORM E 8701
9.1 Testing of devices of protection class I
9.2 Testing of devices of protection class II/ III
9.3 Cord test
9.3.1 Testing of IEC power cords (IEC adapter cables)
9.3.2 Testing of cable reels, multiple distributors and extension cables
9.4 Testing of three-phase appliances
9.4.1 Passive testing
9.4.2 Active testing
9.5 Testing of 30 mA RCDs
9.5.1 Testing of permanently installed RCDs
9.5.2 Testing of portable RCDs (PRCDs)
10. Measured value memory
10.1 Storing measured values
10.2 Calling measured values
10.3 Deleting the measured value memory
10.4 Reading out the measured value memory via the USB interface
10.5 Printing measured values
10.6. Setting the date and time
11. Maintenance
11.1 Securing the instrument
11.2 Cleaning
11.3 Battery replacement
11.4 Fuse replacement
11.5 Calibration
11.6 Spare parts
11.7 Environmental note
1. User notes
These operating instructions are intended for
- qualiedelectricians,competentpersonsand
- electrotechnically trained persons
The BENNING ST 725 is intended for making measurements in dry environment (More details