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About TRISAN S8 / TRISAN S8 DL Portable Appliance Tester (PAT).
This tester is Trisan core technology that supports a range of customised firmware.
The S8 is the current platform for the Trio SafeTcheck tester. (PRO LOGGER ll & PLUS )
The instrument requires the operator to have a good knowledge of the types or categories of
Portable appliances. Categories are generally divided between Class l and ll.
The operator also requires an understanding between Insulation Resistance and run/ leakage cur-
rent testing.
The TRISAN S8 is designed specifically for performing tests as required by the Australian stan-
dards AS/NZS 3012 and 3760.
These standards are derived from the fundamental design, manufacture and safety Standards as
follows:
1. AS/NZS 3000.2000………... Wiring Rules
2. AS/NZS 3100 ……………... Approval and testing specification– general requirements for
electrical equipment.
3. AS/NZS 60335……………...Household and similar electrical appliances– Safety.
4. AS 4024.1 ………………….Safety of machinery.
5. AS 61010.1-2003……………Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use.
6 AS 3551-2012……………….Management programs for Medical equipment.
7. AS 3112……………………..Approval and test specifications - Plugs and socket outlets.
Including:
MANAGING ELECTRICAL RISK IN THE WORKPLACE– C ode of practice -
Published by SafeWork Australia.
Trisan Australia P/L. declares that this product conforms with the standards and guarantees this
Product to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two
years. The period of warranty will be effective from the day of reasonable usage.
Trisan Australia P/L. is a registered with QAS International. ISO 9001:2008
Certificate No: AU 1659
All tests performed by the TRISAN S8 on portable appliances strictly adhere to these standards.
Testing Electrical Safety of Appliances with the TRISAN S8 is simple, fast, accurate, thorough
and provides an elevated level of operator safety. Testing voltages, currents and duration times are
set-up for the operator for a specified test type. This feature minimizes mistakes or stops unauthor-
ised personnel changing critical test routines. Testing operators are considered competent, but do
not have certification or qualification to compose their own testing regimes for any specific type of
appliances.
TRISAN S8 tests the safety of Class 1 (earthed) appliances, Class 2 (double insulated) appliances,
3 Phase appliances, Fixed and Portable RCD’s and extension leads in accordance with the stan-
dard, performed simply and efficiently with no ambiguity.
Regular inspection and testing of electrical appliances is about reducing risk of electric shock
or indirect injury and removing the potential for electrical fire hazards.