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UT528 PAT Tester Manual

Overview - UT528
The UT528 is a handheld, battery powered Portable Appliance Tester suitable
for carrying out electrical safety tests on:
● Class I Appliances
● Class II Appliances
● Testing IEC and Extension Leads (Including Surge Protected) and long leads
● Mains Socket Earth Continuity, Insulation Resistance and Polarity Test

Unpacking the Unit

Open the case and take out the PAT tester. Check the following items carefully to see
if any parts are missing or damaged. If you find any missing or damaged parts please
contact the supplier you bought the UT528 from.
＊ UT528 Main Unit 1x
＊ Operating Manual 1x
＊ Earth Bond Lead 1x
＊ Alligator Earth Bond Clip 1x

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 ＊ Earth Nulling Block 1x
＊ Neck strap 1x
＊ IEC Lead 1x
＊ Batteries C Type R14 1.5V UM2 6x
Safety Information

Warnings - Please be aware of the following warnings.

● Before using the unit and test leads inspect both items. Do not use the unit
and test leads if they are damaged or the case is broken or damaged as this
could result in electrical shock.
● Replace the battery as soon as the battery indicator “ ”appears. Low
battery levels may produce inaccurate readings.
● Do not use or store the unit in high temperature, humid, flammable or
electromagnetic environments as damage and incorrect readings may result.
● If the tester requires repair or replacement please contact your local service
center.
Declaration of Conformity
Uni-T manufactures this product and declares that this product conforms to the
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following standards:
BS EN 61326: 1998
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use
BS EN 61010-1:2001
Safety Requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use – Part 1

4mm banana test lead (CAT III 600V)

Alligator clip (CAT III 600V or CAT IV300V)
Product Layout – UT528
1.Connection Symbol
2.Mains Socket Polarity 1. Live Neutral (LN) 2. Live Earth (LE) 3. Neutral Earth
(NE)
3.Pass / Fail Symbols
4.Resistance of Earth / Protective Conductor
5.Resistance of the Insulation
6.Units
7.Low Battery Symbol
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8.Warning Symbol
9.Unit Error
10.Readings and Cable Results
11.Leakage Current
12.Double Insulated / Class II Test
13.Class I Test

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Class I Test Button + Zero/Null Selection

Class II Test Button + 250V Insulation Selection

IEC / Cable Test Button +30m Long Lead Selection

Earth Probe Mains / IEC testing

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Front Panel Operation

1: Press + button to Power on / Power Off.

2: Press button when testing a CLASS I Appliance.

3: Press button when testing a CLASS II Appliance.

4: Press button when performing Cord / Extension Lead testing.

Advance Features

5: Press and hold the button this will set the tester into Long Lead Mode.

6. Press and hold the button to activate 250v insulation test.

You can exit the above advanced features by turning the unit off and back on.

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Before Testing - Zero the Earth Bond Test Lead!
Plug the earth probe into the rear of the unit and connect it to the earth nulling
adapter. Plug the earth nulling adapter into the front panel earth socket to
complete the circuit.

Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to zero the earth bond reading
using the earth bond lead and the nulling adapter together in the front test socket.

This will null the earth reading of the test lead and “GOOD” will be displayed once
complete. It is good practice to do this once prior to carrying out testing.

Auto Switch Off

The unit will automatically switch off after approximately 2 minutes if no buttons
are pressed.

Testing a Class 1 Appliance

Plug the appliance into the UT528 panel main socket. Plug the earth test lead into
the socket on the UT528 end panel. Connect the earth crocodile clip to an
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exposed metal part on the appliance as shown in Diagram 3.

1. Earth / Protective Conductor Test

Press the Class 1 test button to start the test. The earth resistance test will
begin.
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If the earth resistance measured is greater than 0.2Ω, the meter will display “×
Rpe”, which is a FAIL. If this occurs, re- check the connections between the pin of
the plug to the bodywork of the appliance and that the crocodile clip is attached to
clean earthed metalwork on the appliance (try attaching the clip to an alternative
piece of metalwork). If all connections are ok the appliance earth connection may
be faulty.

The PASS mark for the earth bond test is 0.2 Ω for a Class 1 appliance.

If the reading is less than 0.2 Ω, the meter will display “√ Rpe”, which is a PASS.

The unit will then automatically attempt to proceed to the insulation test. If it
detects that the appliance’s power switch is in the ON position it will carry out the
insulation test automatically.

If this is not detected the unit will display a flashing symbol and also “LO
LOAD”. Press the button to proceed to the insulation test.

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2. Insulation Resistance Test
Before the unit carries out the insulation test it will attempt to check that the
connected appliance’s power switch is in the on position.
If it detects that the appliance switch is in the on position it will automatically
carry out the insulation test.

Please note: most electronic appliances will have electronic ‘on/off’ switches
and even though they are switched on the “Check Connections” message will
still appear.

If the measured resistance is greater than 1MΩ, the meter will display “√
Riso” as a PASS rating.

If the insulation of the appliance is less than 1MΩ, it will display “× Riso” as a
FAIL rating.
Leakage Test
3. After the unit has completed the insulation test it will automatically proceed to
the leakage test.
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 If the measured leakage is less than 0.75mA, the meter will display “√ ILeak”
as a PASS rating.

If the measured leakage is greater than 0.75mA, it will display “× ILeak” as a

FAIL rating.

Final Result
4. After the above tests are completed, the meter will indicate whether the
appliance has Passed or Failed the tests.

Note: to interrupt a test press any other key whilst carrying out the tests.
Testing a Class 2 Appliance
Plug the appliance into the UT528 panel main socket. Plug the earth/insulation
test lead into the socket on the UT528 end panel. Connect the earth test probe to
an exposed part on the appliance as in Diagram 4.

To start a test on a Class 2 appliance press the button.

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Class 2 Pre-Check
If the unit detects that the appliance appears to be Class 1 as it detects an
earth connection (possibly as a result of a connected earth clip) it will display

a flashing symbol and you will be prevented from carrying out the Class
2 test. Test the appliance instead using the Class 1 test.
Insulation Resistance Test – Class 2 Appliance
Before the unit carries out the insulation test the unit will attempt to check to
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see if the appliance is in the on position.
If it detects that the appliance switch is in the “OFF” position it will wait and

display a flashing symbol.

If you are sure that the appliance is switched on press the button again
to start the test.

Please note: most electronic appliances will have electronic ‘on/off’ switches

and even though they are switched on the flashing will still appear.

If the measured resistance is greater than 2MΩ, the meter will display “√
Riso” as a PASS rating.

If the insulation of the appliance is less than 2MΩ, it will display “× Riso” as a
FAIL rating.

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 Leakage Test
5. After the unit has completed the insulation test it will automatically proceed to
the leakage test.

If the measured leakage is less than 0.25mA, the meter will display “√ ILeak”
as a PASS rating.

If the measured leakage is greater than 0.25mA, it will display “× ILeak” as a

FAIL.

Final Result - Class 2

After the above tests are completed, the meter will indicate whether the
appliance has Passed or Failed the Class 2 test.

Testing an IEC Lead / Extension Lead / Cord Test

Plug the mains lead under test into the socket and the front panel mains socket
on the unit as shown in Diagram 5.

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To Start the Cord Test Press
1. Earth Bond Test
The unit will carry out an earth bond test in the same manner as a Class 1
appliance. The Pass mark for this test is 0.2 Ω
2. Insulation Test
The unit will then carry out an insulation test as previously discussed in the
manual. The PASS Mark for this test is 2 MΩ.
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 Please note: when testing Surge Protected Extension Leads this test may fail.
This is normal and a result of circuitry within the surge protection device.

3. Polarity Test
The polarity test is the final test to be carried out and will check that the cord
or extension is wired correctly. It will check for open circuit, short circuit or
Line / Neutral reversal.
If the Polarity is correct then the meter will display “√ Good”
If the Polarity test detects a fault, the meter will display “× Cross” or “× Open”

4. Overall Result
After the above measurements are completed, the meter will indicate
whether the measured appliance is compliant with the requirements of
cord testing with “PASS” or “FAIL”

Testing a Surge Protected Extension Lead or Appliance

When you press and hold the Class II appliance button for 5 seconds the tester
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will go into 250v insulation test mode and the screen will display ‘250 test’.

The insulation test voltage reduces from 500V to 250V to allow for the testing of
surge protected appliances and leads.

Please note: each insulation test carried out in this mode will be at 250V.

To exit this mode turn the tester off and back on.

Testing a Long Cable up to 30 metres

To test a long extension lead or cable ensure the tester is in long lead mode by

pressing and holding the button for 5 seconds. To exit this mode turn off the
tester.

Checking a Mains Power Supply

The unit comes complete with a built in socket tester which will check to ensure
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that the socket is wired correctly.

Connect an IEC lead to the mains socket and plug this into the back of the meter
as shown in Diagram 6.

1）If the Live and Neutral in the socket wiring are reversed or there is a fault with
the protective earth connection this is indicated as “LN√, LE×, NE×”.
2）If there is a fault with the neutral connection this is indicated as “LN×, LE√,
NE×”
3）If the mains socket wiring is correct the display will show “LN√, LE √, NE√ ”
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 Accuracy Specifications

Factory Default PASS / Fail Limits

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Table 1: Approximate resistance of protective earth conductors.

Maintenance
Battery Replacement
When the low battery symbol “ ”appears, replace the batteries by:
1) Disconnecting all test leads before battery replacement.
2) Power off the unit.
3) Unscrew the battery cover.
4) Use 6 C cell 1.5V R14 batteries or UM2 batteries.
5) Ensure the polarity of the batteries is correct.
6) Re-attach the battery cover.
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Cleaning
Clean only with a dry cloth; do not use solvents.
Before use, ensure unit is clean and dry; visually inspect all leads, connectors,
and case. Any damage or wear must be rectified to preserve user safety.

Maintenance & Service

This unit should be calibrated and repaired by an authorized service center.
To ensure the accuracy of the device it must be calibrated annually.
There are no user serviceable parts.

Environmental rating
Operating temperature range 0°C to 40°C,

Do not expose to moisture or condensation as incorrect or non-genuine readings

may result.

Storage temperature range -25° C to 65°C.

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Batteries should be removed prior to storage.

Manufactured by Uni-T, an ISO9001 company.

Distributed in The UK by:

PASS Ltd
1 Alberto Street
Stockton-On-Tees
Teesside
TS18 2BQ

0800 247 1600

www.tester.co.uk

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