Ethos 8400 - Contents

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EETTHHOOSS 88440000
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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The Ethos 8400 Multifunction Tester has been designed and built to the
highest standards providing you with a safe and simple solution to your test
requirements.
The Ethos 8400 tester is used to verify the safety of Commercial, Domestic
and Industrial electrical installations. All testing is required to meet the
latest IEE 17th edition of the wiring regulations (BS7671). The Ethos 8400
covers all aspects of these requirements with ease of use and safety in mind.
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Introduction page 3
Markings & Warnings page 4-5
Unpacking Tester page 6
Operating Tester & Overview page 7-9
Continuity page 9-11
Insulation page 11-13
Socket/Polarity page 14-15
Loop Impedance page 16-21
RCD page 22-26
Phase Rotation page 26
Specification page 27-30
Warranty page 31
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This tester complies with all the latest UK and European regulations.
This tester has been tested according to the following regulations:
 BS EN 61010-2-030:2010 - Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory use. Particular requirements for testing and measuring
circuits.
 BS EN 61326-2-2:2013 - Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory
use. Particular requirements for portable test, measuring and monitoring equipment used in
low-voltage distribution systems.
 BS EN 61557:2007 - Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1000V AC.
and 1500V DC. Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures.
 Part 1: General Requirements
 Part 2: Insulation Requirements
 Part 3: Loop Requirements
 Part 4: Continuity Requirements
 Part 6: RCD Requirements
 Part 7: Phase Rotation Requirements
 Part 10: Multifunction Requirements