Connect to exposed metal parts but not rotating
parts or heating elements.
Switch ON the power.
Set the function switch to
Class 1 test 200mA
6.1 Class I Test (200mA earth bond test)
The purpose of the test carried out for Class I appliances is to check
the resistance of earth continuity from exposed metal parts and the plug
is below a certain level and the insulation resistance between live and
neutral connected together and earth is above 1M
Ω
. This test sequence
also conducts a substitute leakage current test on an appliance. To
co
nduct a test, connect the mains plug of the appliance to the test
socket (1) described in clause 3.4. INSTRUMENTS LAYOUT and the
PE probe to terminal (8).
Use the following setups, depending upon the type of appliance.
6. Measuring
method
Fig.12