TEST REPORT CSA C22.2 No 160-M1985 / UL 1436 – 4 Edition …content.amprobe.com/certifications/ST-101B_CSA.pdf · 2015. 8. 27. · TRF No. CSA 160 – UL 1436 CSA C22.2 No 160-M1985

CSA 160-M1985 and UL 1436/4E

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TEST REPORT CSA C22.2 No 160-M1985 / UL 1436 – 4th Edition

Voltage and polarity Testers / Outlet Circuit Testers and Similar Indicating Devices

Report Number. .............................. : 162029 – 2500769

Date of issue ................................... : 2012-05-23

Total number of pages ................... 47

Submittor’s name ........................... : Fluke Corporation, Amprobe Division

Address ........................................... : 6920 Seaway Blvd., Everett WA USA

Test specification:

Standard .......................................... : C22.2 No. 160-M1985 / UL 1436 – 4th Edition

Test procedure ............................... : CSA

Test item description ..................... : ST101B and ST102B

Trade Mark ...................................... :

Manufacturer .................................. : Refer to Profile of Reports MC 162029

Model/Type reference .................... : ST101B and ST102B

Ratings ............................................ : 125 Vac, 0.3 W

Testing procedure and testing location:

CSA Testing Laboratory: CSA International

Testing location/ address ........................ : 13799 Commerce Parkway, Richmond BC Canada V2V 6N9

Associated Laboratory:

Testing location/ address ........................ :

Tested by (name + signature) ....... :

Approved by (name + signature) .. :

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Possible test case verdicts:

- Test case does not apply to the test object ............... : N/A

- Test object does meet the requirement ..................... : P (Pass)

- Test object does not meet the requirement ............... : F (Fail)

Testing:

Date of receipt of test item ............................................ : 2012-02-10

Date (s) of performance of tests ................................... : 2012-02-13 to 2012-05-09

General remarks:

The test results presented in this report relate only to the object tested. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of the Issuing testing laboratory. "(see ENCLOSURE #)" refers to additional information appended to the report. "(see Form A.xx)" refers to a table appended to the report. Bottom lines for measurement tables Form A.xx are optional if used as record. Throughout this report a comma / point is used as the decimal separator.

General product information:

Model ST101B is an outlet tester Model ST102B is an outlet and GFCI tester. Models are similar in construction, with Model ST102B having the additional circuitry for the GFCI tester.

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CSA C22.2 No 160-M1985

Clause Requirement + Test Result - Remark Verdict

4 CONSTRUCTION

4.1 General P

4.1.1 Electrical components shall conform to the particular Canadian Electrical Code, Part II standard, covering such components, insofar as applicable, and shall be suitable for the application.

Noted P

4.1.2 A tester shall incorporate a minimum of two probes or contacts to make electrical contact to the circuit being tested.

P

NOTE The intent of this clause is to preclude testers that use the human body as part of the circuit.

P

4.1.3 A tester shall be so constructed that accidental contact that could result in shock is unlikely to occur. The base conductive part of the probe shall not exceed 19 mm except that a probe designed to require a deliberate action by the user to expose a longer uninsulated portion shall be acceptable.

No conductive parts other than blade sockets

P

4.1.4 A tester shall be so constructed that it will indicate the presence of any voltage over 30 V rms or 42.4 V peak, unless it is marked in accordance with Clause 5.1 to inform the user of the minimum voltage that the tester will indicate.

P

4.1.5 A polarity tester shall indicate normal or fault conditions when applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

P

4.2 Enclosures P

4.2.1 Enclosure shall provide adequate mechanical strength as determined by the tests described in Clauses 6.4 and 6.6.

P

4.2.2 Enclosures shall provide protection from electric shock as determined by the tests described in Clauses 6.2, 6.5, and 6.8.

P

4.2.3 Openings in enclosures giving access to live parts shall be of such a size or shape as to prevent the passage of a straight circular rod 3 mm in diameter.

P

NOTE Film-coated wire (eg, magnet wire) is considered to be a bare live part for purposes of this requirement.

P

4.2.4 Enclosures shall provide resistance to burning and if nonmetallic shall comply with the flame test described in Clause 6.9.

Flame Test D at 1.65 mm thick, colour red.

P

4.3 Electrical Insulation P

4.3.1 General P

4.3.2 Construction P

4.3.2.2 The electrical insulation of a tester shall comply with the construction details of Clause 4.3.2 and be capable of withstanding the applicable tests specified in Clause 6.

P

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4.3.2.3 The construction shall be such that normal use of the tester, including servicing, will not result in loss of insulation as originally provided.

P

4.4 Spacings P

4.4.1 Excepted as permitted in Clause 4.4.7, the through-air and over-surface spacings between base live parts of opposite polarity and between bare live parts and non-current-carrying metal parts shall be not less than 3.2 mm.

Refer to PWB P

NOTE Film-coated wire (eg, magnet wire) is considered to be a bare live part for purposes of this requirement.

N/A

4.4.2 When spacings are measured, all screws that are not prevented from loosening shall be positioning, by unscrewing if necessary, so as to produce minimum spacings.

N/A

4.4.3 Over-surface spacings shall be measured along or across the joints unless these joints are effectively cemented together.

P

4.4.4 Spacings measured through openings in housings of insulating material shall be measured from metal foil drawn tightly across the opening.

P

4.4.5 Except for those less than 0.8 mm wide, air gaps shall be included in determining over-surface spacings.

N/A

4.4.6 The depth of any groove less than 0.8 mm wide shall not be considered in determining the over-surface spacing.

N/A

4.4.7 For printed wiring boards, the minimum through-air and over-surface spacings shall be not less than those specified in Table 1.

P

4.5 Leads N/A

4.5.1 Lead conductors shall be made of copper. N/A

4.5.2 Lead conductors 150 mm or less in length shall be not smaller than 20 AWG.

N/A

4.5.3 Lead conductors over 105 mm in length shall be not smaller than 18 AWG and the stranding for 18 AWG shall be 65 No. 36 AWG.

N/A

For a conductor larger than 18 AWG there shall be at least 65 strands.

N/A

4.5.4 The insulated lead shall be capable for being handled at low temperature without cracking, as determined by the low temperature test specified in Clause 6.3.

N/A

4.5.5 A lead assembly shall be terminated in a substantially rigid probe comprising a bare conductive portion as specified in Clause 4.1.3 and an insulated portion not less than 25 mm long for a tester with a voltage rating 300 V or less, or

N/A

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100 mm long for a tester with a voltage rating 301 – 750 V, and shall comply with the strain relief test specified in Clause 6.7.

N/A

NOTE Clause 4.5.5 does not exclude a construction in which the probe encloses components that function to limit current or indicate a voltage.

N/A

4.5.6 The connection of a lead to a component within the enclosure of a tester shall be sufficiently secured to withstand the strain relief test specified in Clause 6.7

N/A

4.5.7 If leads are removable without the use of tools and the tester is sensitive to polarity, the leads shall not be interchangeable so as to confuse the intent of any polarity markings on the leads or probes; or

N/A

Alternatively, the tester shall be marked to indicate the correct installation of leads, as required by Clause 5.2.

N/A

5 MARKING

5.1 Required equipment markings P

A tester shall be plainly marked in a permanent manner in a place where the details will be readily visible while in use with the following:

P

a) The manufacturer’s name, trademark, tradename, or other recognized symbol of identification;

P

b) The catalogue, style, model, or other type designation, if practicable;

P

c) The maximum voltage for which the equipment is rated;

125 V P

d) The minimum voltage that the tester is capable of detailing, if it is over 30 V rms or 42.4 V peak;

110 – 125 V P

e) Frequency, if applicable; and N/A

f) Any cautions necessary for the safe application of the tester, in English and French.

P

5.2 Any markings required in accordance with Clause 4.5.7 to ensure correct connections of leads shall be located on the tester at the point of attachment of the leads.

N/A

5.3 Except as permitted in Clause 5.4, the month and year of manufacture, at least, shall be marked on each tester in a location accessible without the use of tools. Date coding, serial number, or the equivalent may be used.

P

5.4 Where date marking is not practical, due to the size of the device, the marking required by Clause 5.3 may be placed on the carton.

N/A

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6 TESTS

6.1 Temperatures P

6.1.1 The temperature test shall be made at any convenient ambient between 10 and 40 ºC.

P

6.1.2 The tester shall be energized until temperatures are steady or for the maximum duty cycle specified by the manufacturer, at the maximum voltage for normal operating conditions, determined in accordance with the explanation in the Note below:

P

NOTE: The greatest nominal system voltage for which the tester is intended is selected from Table 1 of CSA Standard CAN3-C235 having regarding the maximum rated voltage marked on the tester. The maximum voltage for normal operation conditions is selected from Table 2 of CSA Standard CAN3-C235.

P

6.1.3 When testing according to Clauses 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 a tester shall neither attain a temperature at any point sufficiently high to constitute a fire hazard or to affect injuriously any materials employed, nor show temperatures (corrected for a 25 ºC ambient) at specific points greater than those indicated in Table 2.

P

6.2 Dielectric Strength P

6.2.1 This test shall be made immediately after the temperature test.

P

6.2.2 The sample shall withstand, without breakdown, a 60 Hz voltage of 1000 V plus twice rated voltage for 1 min applied between live parts and the enclosure, which has been wrapped with metal foil.

P

6.3 Low Temperature P

6.3.1 This test shall be made to demonstrate that extremes of temperature that might be encountered in use are unlikely to cause the tester to become hazardous, and shall be made in conjunction with the impact test specified in Clause 6.4 and so as to precede the leakage current test (see Clause 6.5).

P

6.3.2 The tester shall be kept in a refrigerated space at a temperature of -19 ± 1ºC for at least 24 h. At the end of the conditioning period the leads shall be bent one complete turn (360º) around a 19 mm diameter mandrel (which is also in the refrigerated space).

P

6.3.3 To comply with clause 4.5.4 there shall be no cracking on the lead insulation or deterioration of the enclosure that results in a failure to comply with Clause 4.2.3.

P

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6.4 Impact

6.4.1 General P

6.4.1.1 The tests described in Clause 6.4.2 shall be made to determine compliance with Clause 4.2.1 at low temperature, and shall be performed on the sample that is subjected to the low temperature test following the conditioning described in Clause 6.3.2.

-19 ºC P

6.4.1.2 There shall be no damage to the enclosure or leads that would result in a shock hazard due to contact with enclosed live parts, because of failure to comply with Clause 4.2.3, nor any cracking on the lead insulation.

P

6.4.2 Hammer Impact P

6.4.2.1 A single blow shall be applied to the enclosure and to a lead (if provided) from a hammer having a kinetic energy of 2.7 J at the moment of impact.

P

6.4.2.2 The apparatus for the test shall include a device for impacting the sample, arranged within a refrigerated space as specified in Clause 6.3.2, and a short length of 50 x 100 mm (nominal) wood (spruce).

P

The impact apparatus shall consist of two vertically mounted uprights provided with grooves that serve as a track for the impact component.

P

The impact component having a mass of 1.36 kg shall be provided with a steel hammer-head for striking the test specimen.

P

The hammer-head shall be 28.6 mm in diameter and have a flat surface 25.4 mm in diameter with slightly rounded edges.

P

The impact component shall be provided with a locking mechanism that permits it to be released from the required height as determined from a scale attached to one of the vertically mounted uprights.

P

The refrigerator shall be equipped with a rigid post having a solid base. The top of the post shall be provided with means for securely holding the 50 x 100 mm wooden piece on which the test specimen is impacted.

P

The sample shall be placed in refrigerated chamber together with the wooden piece and suitable gloves, and maintained at the specified temperature for a period of 24 h.

P

Immediately following the temperature conditioning, a blow of the hammer shall be applied to the enclosure while supported on the wood piece and subsequently to a lead (if provided) while similarly supported.

P

To apply the required impact the hammer shall fall freely from a height of 203 mm.

P

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6.5 Leakage Current P

6.5.1 General P

The test shall be made after the low temperature test (see Clause 6.3), the impact test (see Clause 6.4), and the conditioning treatment specified in Clause 6.5.2.

P

6.5.2 Conditioning P

To condition the tester for the leakage current test, it shall be kept for 48 h in a space in which the relative humidity is maintained at 93 ± 2% and the temperature at 25 ± 1 ºC.

P

6.5.3 Procedure P

6.5.3.1 The sample, including the leads, shall be covered with metal foil, except that the foil shall be 12.7 mm from the bare portion of the probes, the probes shall be connected together, and a 60 Hz voltage equal to the voltage marked on the tester shall be applied between the probes and the foil.

P

6.5.3.2 An ammeter shall be connected in one line. The meter may be electronic or a direct indicating type, average responding, calibrated at 60 Hz and indicating the rms value of a pure sine wave, with an accuracy of 5% at an indication of 0.5 mA. The meter shall have a terminal impedance of 1500 Ω shunted by a 0.15 µF capacitor.

P

6.5.3.3 The current shall not exceed 0.5 mA. P

6.6 Mechanical Abuse P

6.6.1 This test shall be made at a temperature of approximately 25ºC to ensure that an enclosure has sufficient mechanical strength for the application.

P

6.6.2 To perform the test the complete tester assembly shall be supported on a plane surface of a maple wood slab not less than 12.7 mm thick, with the major axis of the enclosure parallel to the surface.

P

A compressive load of 111 N shall be applied gradually to the enclosure for 1 min by means for a flat maple wood plate not less than 12.7 mm thick and of sufficient area that no portion of the enclosure projects beyond the edge of the plate.

Conducted at 334N per Sec 16 of UL 1436 – considered representative

P

6.6.3 In addition to the compressive load specified in Clause 6.6.2 the insulated portion of a probe that is 75 mm or more in length and is part of a lead assembly shall be subjected to a bending load by supporting it on a 6.35 mm steel rods at points 13 mm from each end and applying for 1 min a force of 90 N by means of a 6.35 mm steel rod at a point midway of the length thereof.

N/A

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6.6.4 To comply with clause 4.2.1 the application separately of the compressive load and the bending load shall not result in any fracture of an enclosure that reduces the spacings below the minimum specified in Clause 4.4.4 or a failure to comply with a repeated application of the dielectric test voltage specified in Clause 6.2.

P

6.7 Strain Relief N/A

6.7.1 The following forces shall be applied to a lead to test the strain relief provisions:

N/A

(a) A force of 90 N for 1 min to pull a lead out of an enclosure and out of a probe; and

N/A

(b) A force of 22.5 N for 1 min to push a lead into an enclosure, the force being applied by a means that grips the lead at a distance of 13 mm from the enclosure.

N/A

6.8 Overvoltage 5-15P direct plug-in N/A

6.8.1 Testers shall be connected for 30 s to a 750 V, 60 Hz source, except for testers where the test circuit voltage is limited by the configuration of the connecting means.

N/A

6.8.2 There shall be no emission of flame, molten metal, flaming or glowing particles, or flaming drops.

N/A

6.8.3 If there is no obvious damage it shall be established that the tester is operational in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

N/A

6.9 Flame Test for Nonmetallic Enclosures P

6.9.1 The enclosure shall be subjected to Test D – Horizontal Burning Flame Test – 19 mm Yellow flame, as specified in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 0.6 (replaced by C22.2 No 0.17)

P

6.9.2 The material shall be considered to comply with the requirements, provided that none of the specimens tested continues to burn for more than 60 s after either of the two applications of the test flame.

P

6.10 Water Absorption P

6.10.1 This test shall be made when required to evaluate electrical insulation as required by Clause 4.3.2.1.

P

6.10.2 Six specimens of the insulating material having the same nominal thickness as that used in the tester shall be tested as follows:

P

(a) Each specimen shall be weighed while clean and dry and shall then be submerged in tap water at a temperature of 23 ± 2ºC for 24 h.

P

(b) At the end of the 24 h period each specimen shall be removed from the tap water and dried with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth to remove all surface water and shall be reweighed promptly.

P

6.10.3 The increase in weight of all individual specimens shall not exceed 2% of the dry weight.

P

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UL 1436 – 4th Edition

CONSTRUCTION

6 General P

6.1 An indicating device shall employ materials throughout that are acceptable for the particular use, and shall be made and finished with the degree of uniformity and grade of workmanship practicable in a well-equipped factory.

P

6.2 The dimensions, materials and configurations of blades shall comply with the requirements for attachment plugs in the Standard for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles, UL 498.

NEMA WD 6 P

Exception: The line blade or blades, and grounding pin of a retention tester shall instead comply with the requirements for Retention Testers, Section 11.

N/A

7 Enclosure P

7.1 All electrical parts of an indicating device shall be provided with an enclosure.

P

Exception: Blades for connection to the circuit to be tested need not comply with the requirement in 7.1.

P

7.2 The enclosure of an indicating device shall be strong and rigid so as to resist the abuses likely to be encountered during use. The mechanical strength inherent in the indicating device shall preclude total or partial collapse with attendant reduction of spacings, loosening or displacement of parts, and other conditions that alone or in combination increase the risk of electric shock, fire, or personal injury.

P

7.3 Among the factors taken into consideration in evaluating an enclosure are:

P

a) Mechanical strength, P

b) Resistance to impact and abrasion, P

c) Moisture-absorptive properties, P

d) Combustibility and resistance to ignition from electrical sources,

P

e) Resistance to corrosion, P

f) Resistance to degradation and distortion at temperatures to which the enclosure may be subjected under conditions of normal or abnormal use, and

P

g) Dielectric properties, insulation resistance, and resistance to arc tracking.

P

7.4 The enclosure of an indicating device shall be formed of a material having a minimum flammability classification of HB as specified in the Standard for Tests for Flammability of Plastics for Parts in Devices and appliances ( UL 94).

Flame test D tested P

7.5 An enclosure shall have no openings though which a 3/32 inch (2.4 mm) diameter rod can be inserted.

No openings provided P

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8 Current-Carrying Parts P

8.1 Ferrous metal, plain or plated, shall not be used for parts, including battery terminals that are depended upon to carry current.

P

Exception: Stainless steel employed for a current-carrying part not subject to arcing meets the intent of the requirement.

N/A

8.2 A steel that is corrosion-resistant (stainless) or a steel that is protected against corrosion by cadmium plating, zing plating, or an equivalent protective coating may be used for wire-binding nuts and screws if these parts are not depended upon to carry current.

P

8.3 A current-carrying part shall be prevented from turning relative to the surface on which it is mounted by positive means if such turning would adversely affect the performance of the device. Parts within screwdriver voltage presence indicators shall not turn or be adversely affected when the screwdriver is subjected to the Torque Test, Section 20A.

P

8.4 Uninsulated current-carrying parts shall be secured in place so that a reduction in the spacings below those required in Spacings, Section 9 is not likely. All current-carrying parts of a voltage presence indicator shall be mechanically secured, soldered, or both.

P

9 Spacings P

9.1 There shall be a spacing through air or over surface of not less than 3/64 inch (1.2 mm) for devices rated 250 V or less and not less than 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) for devices rated greater than 250 V:

a) Between uninsulated current-carrying parts of opposite polarity and between uninsulated current-carrying parts and dead metal parts that are likely to be grounded or exposed to contact by persons when the device is used in the intended manner, and

b) Between grounded and grounding parts.

9.2 In measuring a spacing, an isolated dead metal part interposed between current-carrying parts of opposite polarity or between a current-carrying part and a grounded or exposed dead metal part Is considered to reduce the spacing by the amount equal to the dimension of the isolated dead metal part.

9.3 For screwdriver and pen style voltage presence indicators, a suitable barrier or insulating material shall be placed around a resistor or the resistor body, to ensure minimum spacings and separation of the circuits of the resistor leads.

N/A

Exception: Resistor or resistor leads that are secured by space limitations, enclosure projections, mechanical means, or mounted on a printed wiring board, need not comply with this requirement.

N/A

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10 GFCI Testers And AFCI Indicators P

10.1 A normally open momentary contact switch shall be provided on a GFCI tester.

P

The test button on the switch shall be provided with a barrier to guard against unintentional activation.

P

The test button on the switch of a GFCI tester that employs a power-supply cord shall not be required to have a barrier to guard against unintentional activation.

N/A

10.1.1 A normally open contact switch shall be provided on a AFCI indicator.

N/A

The test button on the switch shall not be required to have a barrier to guard against unintentional activation.

N/A

10.2 When an automatic timing circuit is provided in the GFCI tester, the timing circuit shall function to open the circuit in no less than six nor more than 7.2 seconds after the test button is activated. See 21.3.

No timing cct provided N/A

10.3 A GFCI tester and an AFCI indicator shall be provided with an audible or visible indicator which shall be present until the GFCI or AFCI trips.

P

11 Retention Testers N/A

11.1 The line blade or blades of a retention testing device shall have a width of 0.240 – 0.260 inch (6.10 – 6.60 mm) and a thickness of 0.055 – 0.058 inch (1.40 – 1.47 mm).

N/A

There shall not be any holes or detents along the length of the blades beyond 0.250 inch (6.35 mm) from the point where the blades enter the body of the tester.

N/A

11.2 A retention testing device shall include a means to test the retention force of the grounding contact of a receptacle.

N/A

The grounding pin of the tester need not be located on the same plane as the line blade or blades.

N/A

The grounding pin shall have a diameter of 0.184 – 0.190 inch (4.67 – 4.82 mm) and a rounded tip with a radius of 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).

N/A

11.3 A retention tester need not be provided with two lines blades.

N/A

11.4 A retention tester that incorporates more than a single line blade on the same face of the device shall comply with all of the following:

N/A

a) The tester shall indicate the test results of each receptacle contact independently in one single motion (insertion into and removal from a receptacle);

N/A

b) The test shall have plug blades for testing one or more of the following configurations (UL 1681):

N/A

2 pole, 3 wire, 15 A 125 V (Figure C1.5); N/A

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2 pole, 3 wire, 20 A 125 V (Figure C1.6); N/A

2 pole, 3 wire, 15 A 250 V (Figure C1.9); or N/A

2 pole, 3 wire, 20 A 250 V (Figure C1.10) N/A

c) The test results shall not be displayed or otherwise indicated as an average value.

N/A

11.5 Each line blade and grounding pin or a retention tester shall be provided with a dedicated means, intended for the sole purpose of periodically attaching the calibration tool (11.10).

N/A

The attachment means shall be located within 0.250 inch (6.35 mm) from the point where the blades enter the body of the tester.

N/A

11.6 The line blade or blades and grounding pin or a retention tester shall be sufficiently hard to guard against the effects of wear.

N/A

If a material other than steel is used, it shall be hardened by process suitable for the application.

N/A

The hardness coating shall have a nominal thickness of 0.0025 inch (0.064 mm) on each side of the blade and on the surface of the grounding pin and shall have a minimum Rockwell C Scale Hardness of 28 or the equivalent.

N/A

11.7 A retention tester shall indicate the force exerted on the test blade by the contacts of a receptacle or otherwise indicate whether the contacts under test have the minimum acceptable retention force of 6.25 ounces (1.74 N).

N/A

11.8 If a tester is provided with a scale, the scale shall be calibrated, provide a calibrated readout with a minimum of 0.5 ounce-force (0.14 N) graduations, have a maximum limit of 32 ounce-force (8.9 N), and be optically sharp with such resolution that the force of retention will be able to be distinguished within 0.5 ounce-force (0.14 N).

N/A

The 6.25 ounce-force (1.74 N) minimum retention value scale reading shall contrast with the other scale readings.

N/A

11.9 A retention tester shall display the value of the measured retention force of a receptacle until manually reset or zeroed and shall be marked to instruct the user to reset the tester after each receptacle contact evaluation.

N/A

11.10 A retention tester shall be provided with a calibration tool intended solely to accommodate periodic verification of force values indicated on the scale.

N/A

The calibration toll shall displace each line blade and grounding pin, individually, by an amount which correlates to a known force of retention as specified by the manufacturer.

N/A

11.11 The calibration tool shall be fabricated from impact-resistant material.

N/A

Acceptability of the tool shall be determined by the Calibration Tool Drop Test (Section 29).

N/A

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11.12 If line blades and grounding pins are provided on more than one plane of a device they shall be electrically isolated from one another.

N/A

PERFORMANCE

12 General P

12.1 The performance of an indicating device shall be investigated by subjecting the specified number of indicated devices to the test s shown in Table 12.1.

P

The sequence shall be as shown even though some of the test sections in the Table may not be numbered consecutively.

P

13 Accelerated Aging N/A

13.1 Rubber compounds N/A

13.1.1 A moulded rubber body shall show no apparent deterioration and shall show no greater change in hardness than ten numbers after being tested (13.1.2 and 13.1.3)

N/A

13.1.2 If possible, the moulded rubber device is to be used completed.

N/A

The hardness of the rubber is to be determined as the average of five readings.

N/A

The device is then to be placed for 70 hours in a full-draft circulating-air oven at 100 ± 2ºC (212 ±3.6ºF).

N/A

The device is to be at room temperature for four or more hours after removal from the oven.

N/A

The hardness is to be determined again as the average of five readings.

N/A

The difference between the average original hardness reading and the average reading taken after oven aging ins the change in hardness.

N/A

13.1.3 The accelerated aging test (13.1.1 and 13.1.2) is to be made on samples of each colour of rubber and on samples of each basic rubber compound employed for the device.

N/A

13.2 PVC compounds N/A

13.2.1 A device having a body of moulded polyvinyl chloride or a copolymer thereof shall show no cracks, discolouration, or other signs of deterioration as the result of exposure for 96 hours in a full-draft circulating-air oven at 100.0 ±1.0ºC (212.0±1.8ºF).

N/A

14 Insulation Resistance N/A

14.1 When determined (14.3 – 14.6) the insulation resistance shall not be lower than 100 megohms between:

N/A

a) Current-carrying parts and any surface of insulating material that is exposed to contact by persons or that may be in contact with the ground in service,

N/A

b) Current-carrying parts and dead metal parts that are exposed to contact by persons or that may be grounded in service, and

N/A

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c) Current-carrying parts of opposite polarity with the indicator circuit disconnected.

N/A

14.2 This test is to be made on rubber and similar materials of any colour.

N/A

Other materials are to be tested if they contain sufficient free carbon to colour the material grey or black.

Colour red N/A

14.3 In determining compliance with the requirements in 14.1, the insulation resistance is to be measured by a magnetomegometer with an open-circuit output of 500 V or by equivalent equipment.

N/A

14.4 In measuring insulation resistance to the surface of an insulating material, it is necessary to apply an electrode to insulating material (14.5).

N/A

14.5 A quantity of No. 7 lead drop shot (approx dia 0.10 inch or 2.5 mm) is to be placed in a container that is open at the top.

N/A

After other openings through which the shot could enter have been plugged carefully with a high resistance insulating material, the device is to be immersed so that the shot serves as an electrode and contacts the surface to which the test is to be applied.

N/A

14.6 All rubber parts are to be kept for at least 48 hours at room temperature before being subjected to the test (14.3 – 14.5).

N/A

15 Security of Blades P

15.1 The blades and grounding pin of a plug-in indicating device shall be capable of withstanding a direct pull of 20 lb (89 N) for 2 minutes without loosening, or

P

If a soft (resilient) moulded materials is involved, without permanent displacement of 3/32 inch (2.4 mm) or more.

N/A

15.2 The device is to be supported on a horizontal steel plate with the blades, pins or both projecting downward through a single hold sufficiently large just to enable the blades, pins or both to pass through it.

P

A 20 lb (9.1 kg) weight is to be supported by each blade or pin in succession.

P

The measurement of any blade displacement is to be done 2 minutes after the removal of the weight.

P

16 Crushing P

16.1 An indicating device shall be capable of withstanding for 1 minute a crushing force of 75 lb (334 N) applied to any surface at right angles to its major axis without cracking, breaking , or permanent deformation that could

P

a) Expose current-carrying parts to unintentional contact, or

P

b) Render the device incapable of performing its intended function.

P

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16.2 Any testing equipment that can apply a stead force of 75 lb (334 N) to be device may be employed.

P

The device is to be placed between two ½ inch (12.7 mm) or thicker parallel flat maple blocks.

P

The force is to be applied gradually and head at 75 lb (334 N) for a period of 1 minute.

P

17 Input

17.1 A device that introduces a current into the grounding conductor a permanently installed wiring system shall be so constructed that the current introduced shall not exceed 2 mA.

N/A

Exception: A device intended to check the operation of a permanently installed ground fault circuit interrupter shall introduce not less than 6 mA or not more than 9 mA into the grounding conductor a permanently installed wiring system.

P

The introduction of this test current shall be initiated by activating the test button of the GFCI tester.

P

Three devices shall be subjected to the Ground Current Measurement Test (21.1).

P

17.2 To determine compliance with 17.1, the device shall be tested at 120 V, and at the voltage within the range of 102 – 132 V that will introduce the greatest current into the grounding path.

P

18 Drop P

18.1 After being subjected to the drop-impact (18.2 and 18.3), the enclosure of a device shall not develop any cracks or openings that would expose electrical parts.

P

18.2 Each of 3 devices shall be dropped 3 times from a height of 5 ft (1.52 m) to strike a hardwood surface.

P

18.3 The hardwood surface (18.2) is to consist of a layer of nom 1 inch (25 mm) tongue-and-groove oak flooring mounted on two layers of ¾ inch (19 mm) thick plywood. The surface is to be a square, nom 4 ft (1.2 m) on a side.

P

The assembly is to rest on a concrete floor or the equivalent during the test.

P

19 Temperature P

19.1 The operating temperature at any point shall not exceed the temperature limits (Table 19.1)

P

19.2 Each indicating device shall be connected to a supply circuit appropriate to its rating until operating temperatures stabilize, but in no case less than 4 hours.

P

When the device has more than one setting, it shall be set in the condition likely to produce the highest operating temperatures.

P

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OUTLET CIRCUIT TESTERS

20 Circuit Condition Indication P

20.1 An outlet circuit tester shall indicate each of the following conditions:

P

a) Open in grounding conductor, P

b) Reversed polarity of line conductors, P

c) Open neutral (grounded conductor), P

d) Reversal of ungrounded and grounding conductors, and

P

e) The absence of conditions (a) – (d). P

20.2 To determine compliance (20.1) an outlet circuit tester shall be inserted into a receptacle that is connected to a circuit or circuits arranged to produce the conditions specified in 20.1.

P

The circuit tester shall indicate and identify each of the fault conditions as well as the absence of them.

P

20.3 An outlet circuit tester that is marked to show that it can indicate conditions in addition to those specified in 20.1 shall be tested to determine that all marked functions can be performed.

P

20A Torque Test N/A

20A.1 After being tested as described in this section, a voltage presence indicator shall be capable of performing its intended function.

N/A

20A.2 Pen style voltage presence indicators having a flat tip shall be subjected to a torque as specified in Table 20A.1 applied to the tip for a period of five seconds.

N/A

20A.3 Screwdriver type voltage presence indicators shall be subjected to twice the torque values specified in Table 20A.1. The torque shall be applied to the tip four times in opposite directions for five seconds each.

N/A

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GFCI AND AFCI TESTERS

21 GFCI Condition – Ground Current Measurement P

21.1 A GFCI shall, when in its operational mode, introduce no less than 6 mA nor more than 9 mA current into the grounding conductor, and

P

Provide an audible or visible indication when tested as indicated in 21.2 (See 17.1)

P

The grounding conductor current shall be derived from a linear load such that the wave shape of the steady-state current follows the wave shape of the applied source voltage.

P

21.2 The test sequence, with reference to the measuring circuiting (Figure 21.1), is as follows:

P

a) Adjust the supply voltage to 120 volts; insert the GFCI tester into the 3-wire, 125 V rated receptacle.

P

b) With S1 closed, activate the test button located on the GFCI tester. With current flowing, the audible or visible indicator shall be activated.

P

c) The test current measured shall not be less than 6 mA, or more than 9 mA, and the current shall remain until the test button is released, or the automatic timer circuit, if provided with the tester, opens the circuit after a minimum of 6 seconds. Release the test button.

P

d) Leaving S1 closed, reactivate the test button and immediately open S1 to simulate a GFCI under test tripping. The GFCI tester shall provide an audible or visible indication that the GFCI is under test until S1 is opened, at which time the indication shall cease.

P

e) Repeat Steps (a) – (d) with the supply voltage set at 132 volts. Results shall be the same as those obtained in Steps (b), (c) and (d).

P

f) Repeat Steps (a) – (d) with the supply voltage set at 102 volts. Results shall be the same as those obtained in Steps (b), (c) and (d).

P

21.3 A GFCI tester employing a timing circuit shall be inserted into the 3-wire, 125 V rated receptacle. S1 shall be closed, and the test button shall be activated and immediately released. A current of 6 – 9 mA shall be indicated in the ammeter for no less than 6 seconds nor more than 7.2 seconds.

No timing circuit N/A

21A AFCI Test Conditions N/A

21A.1 An arc-fault circuit-interrupter 9AFCI) indicator shall, when in its operational mode, introduce not less than 8 nor more than 12 current pulses representative of arc-fault current between the ungrounded and grounded conductors of the circuit under test, and

N/A

Provide an audit or visible indication when tested (21A.2).

N/A

Each arc-fault current pulse shall not be longer than 8.3 ms in duration and all 8 – 12 pulses shall occur in 0.5 s or less.

N/A

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The peak current of the arc-fault current pulses shall not be less than 106 A nor more than 141 A., and

N/A

Shall have sufficient waveform characteristics to trip an AFCI (in compliance with UL 1699).

N/A

All current values shall be essentially sinusoidal RMS currents, unless stated otherwise.

N/A

21A.2 The available short-circuit current of the supply shall be 500 A RMS ± 10%.

N/A

The test sequence shall be as follows: N/A

a) Supply voltage 120 V, insert the AFCI indicator into 125 V rated receptacle.

N/A

b) With the circuit energized, activate the test button located on the AFCI indicator and record the characteristics of the current pulses.

N/A

c) The test current measured between the ungrounded and grounded conductors shall contain no less than 8 nor more than 12 current pulses, with each pulse no longer than 8.3 ms in duration, and

N/A

All 8 – 12 pulses shall occur in 0.5 sec or less. N/A

The peak current of each pulse shall be no less than 106 A nor more than 141 A.

N/A

d) Repeat Steps (a) – (c) with the polarity of the supply voltage reversed.

N/A

e) Supply voltage 120 V, insert the AFCI indicator into a 125-V rated receptacle protected by an AFCI (UL 1699). 100 ft of 14 AWGN NM-B cable installed between the AFCI and the receptacle.

N/A

Several different types of AFCIs are to be tested to verify that the AFCI indicator produces sufficient waveform characteristics to trip all AFCIs.

N/A

f) With the circuit energized, activate the test button located on the AFCI indicator. The AFCI indicator shall provide an audible or visible indication that the AFCI under test is opened.

N/A

g) Repeat Steps (e) – (f) with the supply voltage polarity reversed.

N/A

RETENTION TESTERS

22 General N/A

22.1 In additional to Sections 23 – 28, a retention tester shall comply with the requirements in:

N/A

Accelerated Aging (Section 13); N/A

Insulation Resistance (Section 14); N/A

Input (Section 17); and N/A

Temperature (Section 19). N/A

Exception: A retention ester that is not electrical operated need not be subjected to the input and temperature tests mentioned above.

N/A

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23 Calibration and Accuracy N/A

23.1 A retention tester shall be calibrated and accurate. N/A

23.2 Each line blade and grounding pin of 5 representative retention testers in the as-received condition is to be placed under a mechanically applied axial load.

N/A

At least 5 consecutive retention tester readings per blade or pin under test,

N/A

3 of which are to lie within the 4 to 10 ounce range. N/A

23.3. No observation from any tester shall deviate from an ideal calibration curve (1:1 ratio) more than ±2-1/2 % of full scale.

N/A

24 Mechanism Endurance Test N/A

24.1 After 100,000 cycles of endurance (24.2) a retention tester shall demonstrate performance as intended;

N/A

And shall be within the specified limits of accuracy (23.3)

N/A

24.2 Each line blade or blades and grounding pin of 3 retention testers that have successfully completed the calibration and accuracy test (Section 23), is to be subjected to 100,000 cycles of endurance at a rate of not more than 12 cycles per minute.

N/A

Another rate may be specified if agreeable to all concerned.

N/A

Each retention tester is to be fixed in position while a linkage displaces each blade or pin 25% of the overall blade extension.

N/A

25 Security of Blades P

25.1 Each retention tester than has successfully completed the Mechanism Endurance Test (Section 24), shall comply with the Security of Blades Test (Section 15).

P

The 20 lb (9.1 kg) weight is to be applied gradually until each blade or pin under test is fully extended.

P

In determining compliance with the 3/32 inch 92.4 mm) total displacement requirement, any displacement that is part of the proper operation of the device is to be disregarded.

P

26 Crush Test N/A

26.1 A retention tester that has successfully completed the test in Calibration and Accuracy (Section 23) is to be subjected to the test in Crushing (Section 16).

N/A

After completion of the test,, the tester shall demonstrate performance as intended, and shall be within the specified limits of accuracy (23.3).

N/A

27 Drop Test P

27.1 A retention tester that has successfully completed Calibration and Accuracy (Section 23) is to be subjected to the Drop Test (Section 18).

P

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28 Blade Wear Test N/A

28.1 After 100,000 cycles of insertion into and removal from a receptacle, a blade or grounding pin shall not exhibit more than 0.001 inch (0.025 mm) of wear within the “wiped” area of the blade.

N/A

Exception: Solid steel blades and grounding pins need not be subjected to wear conditioning.

P

28.2 Each of 3 line blades and grounding pins is subjected to 100,000 cycles of insertion into and removal from a receptacle.

N/A

Each receptacle contact is to exert a minimum force of 8 ounces (2.22 N) onto each blade or pin under test and is to be checked at least twice a day to determine that at least the minimum force is maintained throughout the test.

N/A

If the force is determined to be less than 8 ounces, the receptacle is to be replaced.

N/A

29 Calibration Tool Drop Test N/A

29.1 A calibration tool required to be provided with a retention tester:

N/A

a) Shall withstand the stop test (29.2 – 29.3) without any visual signs of permanent deformation such as cracks, scratches, bends, or other similar disfiguring details affecting accuracy of a field check on the calibration of a retention tester, and

N/A

b) Shall not exhibit any change in accuracy. N/A

29.2 Each of 3 calibration tools is to be used as intended to record one force reading on an as-received retention tester and on a retention tester than has successfully completed the Mechanism Endurance Test (Section 24).

N/A

Each calibration tool then is to be dropped vertically 3 times from a height of 5 ft (1.52 mm) onto a concrete floor.

N/A

29.3 Each calibration tool then is to be used on each of the retention testers indicated in 29.2. One basis of comparison, there shall not be any difference in the readings observed both prior to and following the drop test on the calibration tool.

N/A

RATINGS

30 General P

30.1 An indicating device shall be rated in watts (or mA), and volts.

P

Exception: A retention tester that is not electrically operated need not comply with this requirement.

N/A

30.2 A retention tester shall have its capacity and graduations rated in ounces. (See also 31.1c).

N/A

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MARKINGS

31 General P

31.1 An indicating device shall have a permanent, legible marking on the device that includes:

P

a) Manufacturer’s name, trademark, or other descriptive marking,

P

b) Catalogue number or equivalent, P

c) Electrical rating, P

Retention tester: rating in ounces, and N/A

d) Date of manufacture (or date code or equivalent). P

Exception: a retention tester that is not electrically operated need not be marked with an electrical rating.

N/A

31.2 A permanent marking shall be moulded, die-stamped, paint stenciled, or printed on a adhesive-backed label or equivalent means.

P

An adhesive-backed label shall comply with UL 969 for indoor-use labels.

N/A

31.3 An indicating device shall be marked to show all possible indications and each probable corresponding circuit condition; and

P

31.4 An indicating device shall be marked to show “Read instructions before using” (or equivalent);

P

31.5 Information required by 31.6 – 31.8 shall be on the device or in the form of instructions provided.

P

31.6 When applicable, an indicating device’s marking or instructions shall include the following (or equivalent):

P

a) “All appliances or equipment on the circuit being tested should be unplugged to help avoid erroneous readings.”

P

b) “Not a comprehensive diagnostic instrument but a simple instrument to detect nearly all probable common improper wiring conditions.”

P

c) “Refer all indicated problems to a qualified electrician.”

P

d) “Will not indicate quality of ground.” P

e) “Will not detect 2 hot wires in circuit.” P

f) “Will not detect a combination of defects.” P

g) “Will not indicate reversal of grounded and grounding conductors.”

P

31.7 The device marking or instructions shall explain the circuit conditions it will indicate. This information shall expand on the marking required (31.3).

P

31.8 A GFCI Tester marking or instructions shall include the following or equivalent:

P

a) “Consult the GFCI manufacturer’s installation instructions to determine that the GFCI is installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.”

P

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b) “Check for correct wiring of receptacle and all remotely connected receptacles on the branch circuit.”

P

c) “Operate the test button on the GFCI installed in the circuit. The GFCI must trip. If it does not – do not use the circuit – consult an electrician. If the GFCI does trip, reset the GFCI. Then, insert the GFCI tester into the receptacle to be tested.”

P

d) “Activate the test button on the GFCI tester for a minimum of 6 seconds when testing the GFCI condition. An audible or visible indication on the GFCI tester must cease when tripped.”

P

Exception: The phrase “For a minimum of 6 seconds” need not be included when the GFCI tester incorporates a built-in automatic timing circuit that times out in 6 seconds.”

N/A

e) “if the tester fails to trip the GFCI, it suggests: P

1) ... A wiring problem with a totally operable GFCI, or

2) ... Proper wiring with a fault GFCI.

Consult with an electrician to check the condition of the wiring and GFCI.

P

f) “CAUTION: When testing GFCIs installed in 2-wire systems (no ground wire available), the tester may give a false indication that the GFCI is not functioning properly. If this occurs, recheck the operation of the GFCI using the test and reset buttons. The GFCI button test function will demonstrate proper operation.”

P

31.8.1 An AFCI indicator marking or instructions shall include the following (or equivalent):

N/A

a) “Consult with the AFCI manufacturer’s installation instructions to determine that the AFCI is installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.”

N/A

b) Check for correct wiring of receptacle and all remotely connected receptacles on the branch circuit.”

N/A

c) “Operate the test button on the AFCI installed in the circuit. The AFCI must trip. If it does not – do not sue the circuit – consult an electrician. If the AFCI does trip, reset the AFCI. Then, insert the AFCI indicator into the receptacle to be tested.”

N/A

d) “Activate the test button on the AFCI indicator when testing to the AFCI condition. An audible or visible indication on the AFCI indicator must cease when tripped.”

N/A

e) “If the indicator fails to trip the AFCI, it suggests:

1) ... A wiring problem with a totally operable AFCI, or

2) ... Proper wiring with a fault AFCI.

Consult with an electrician to check the condition of the wiring and AFCI.”

N/A

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f) “CAUTION: AFCIs recognize characteristics unique to arcing, and AFCI indicators produce characteristics that mimic some forms or arcing. Because of this the indicator may give a false indication that the AFCI is not functioning properly. If this occurs, recheck the operation of the AFCI using the test and reset buttons. The AFCI button test function will demonstrate proper operation.”

N/A

31.9 If the retention force is numerically indicated through the use of a scale or other means, the numbers shall be a minimum of 5/64 inch (2.0 mm) high.

N/A

31.10 A retention tester shall be permanently marked near the resetting means with the following or equivalent “Reset after each test.”

N/A

31.11 The calibration tool (11.10) shall be permanently marked to designate the testing device with which it is intended to be used.

N/A

Each retention tester shall be permanently marked to indicate the tool to be used when conducting periodic calibrations along with the recommended intervals at which checks should be conducted.

N/A

31.12 A voltage presence indicator shall be permanently marked with the following or equivalent: “Verify proper operation on a known source before use or taking action as a result of the indications of the device or, a positive means (visual or audible) to indicate the unit is operating properly must be provided. This indication or operation shall be easily distinguishable from other operating modes. In addition, the accompanying documentation must state that the operator needs to verify proper operation before use or taking action as a result of the indications of the device.”

P

INSTRUCTIONS

32 General N/A

32.1 A retention tester shall be provided with instructions indicating the proper technique for removal of the tester from the outlet under test, the proper use of the calibration tool, and the action to be taken if the calibration tool indicates that the tester is no longer calibrated.

N/A

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TABLE: 2 - Test equipment list

Item Type Equipment No. Calibration date Comments

Last1 Due

1 Fisher Scientific Environmental 17-20-477 2012-01-11 2013-01-11

2 Yokogawa Digital Power Meter WT210 CSA 2631 2012-01-31 2013-01-31

3 Turret Power Supply Model TPS-20 17-10-330 On Req. On Req.

4 Fluke True RMS Multimeter 87V 17-20-461 2011-05-19 2012-05-19

5 Denver Instrument Scale APX-3202 A32016018 2011-12-02 2012-12-02

6 Mitutoyo Digital Caliper CD-6”P 17-10-576 2011-03-01 2013-03-01

7 Impact Hammer 17-20-372 − −

8 AR Dielectric Analyzer 7700 CSA 4016 2011-08-29 2012-08-29

9 Yokogawa Chart Recorder 17-10-493 2011-05-04 2012-05-04

10 Fluke Thermometer 52 17-10-414 2012-03-13 2013-03-13

11 Fluke Thermometer 51 17-10-473 2011-04-28 2012-04-28

12 Weigh-Tronix WI-110 17-10-382 2011-12-02 2012-12-02

13 Fisher Scientific Timer S40708 17-20-551 2011-12-13 2012-12-13

14 Starrett Tape Measure C34 – 5ME12 17-20-396 ICO ICO

15 CSA 60950 Hardwood Test Floor 17-20-443 − −

16 Simpson 229 Leakage Meter 17-20-013 2011-07-22 2012-07-22

17 Pacific AC Power Source 140-AMX LAB 061 On Req. On Req.

18 Peak Scale Lupe 10x 17-20-203 2006-07-03 ICO

19 Thermotron Oven/Freezer 1 S 8-SL POSUP-10-072 2012-03-15 2013-03-15

20 Humidity Oven 2 (Blue) HRS-09B 17-10-741 2012-03-02 2013-03-02

1 Yokogawa Digital Oscilloscope DL1520L LAB 025 2011-10-18 2012-10-18

2 Fluke True RMS Meter 87V 17-20-459 2012-02-06 2012-02-06

1) or interval between calibrations.

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EC 61010-1

Clause Requirement — Test Result — Remark Verdict

Sec 30 TABLE: RATINGS --

Marked rating ................... 125 V —

Phase ............................... —

Frequency ....................... Hz —

Current ............................ A —

Power .............................. 0.3 W —

Test Voltage Frequency Current Power in Power in Comments

No. V Hz mA W VA

1 113 50 0.73 0.07 0.08

2 113 60 0.73 0.07 0.08

3 125 50 0.90 0.10 0.11 Rated Voltage; ST101B (sample # 4)

4 125 60 0.90 0.10 0.11 Rated Voltage; ST101B (sample # 4)

5 138 50 1.08 0.14 0.15

6 138 60 1.08 0.14 0.15

7 113 50 0.77 0.08 0.09

8 113 60 0.77 0.08 0.09

9 125 50 0.94 0.11 0.12 Rated Voltage; ST102B w/ GFCI (sample # 1)

10 125 60 0.94 0.11 0.12 Rated Voltage; ST102B w/ GFCI (sample # 1)

11 138 50 1.13 0.15 0.16

12 138 60 1.13 0.15 0.16

NOTE – Measurements are only required for marked ratings.

Supplementary information: Measurements for info purposes only, no pass/fail criteria. Room Ambient: 21 °C ; %RH: 31 % ; Atmospheric Pressure: 997 hPa TESTED BY: S. Begg DATE: 2012-03-15 TEST EQUIPMENT LIST ITEM: 1 – 3

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Clause Requirement — Test Verdict

Clause 6.5 TABLE: Leakage Current (Normal Condition) P

Item Voltage Current Comments

(see Form A.4)

V r.m.s.

V peak

V d.c.

Test circuit

A1/A2/A3

mA r.m.s.

mA peak

mA d.c.

Plastic Enclosure wrapped in aluminum foil

15.2 − − Figure 1 0.005 − − After Cl 6.3, 6.4 & Humidity Treatment, no deflection measured on Simpson 229 leakage meter.


12.2 − − Figure 1 0.005 − − Model ST102B; No deflection measured on Simpson 229 leakage meter.

Supplementary Information: Model ST101B sample #4 Room Ambient: 23 °C ; %RH: 25 % ; Atmospheric Pressure: 1019 hPa

TESTED BY: S. Begg DATE: 2012-03-23 TEST EQUIPMENT LIST ITEM: 1,4,16,17

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Clause 6.5 TABLE: Leakage Current (Single Fault Condition) P

Item Subclause and

Voltage Transient (see NOTE)

Current

fault No.

V r.m.s.

V peak

V d.c.

V

s

Test circuit

mA r.m.s.

mA peak

mA d.c.

Comments


Open Ground (see Note 1)

24.7 − − − − Figure 1 0.005 − − After Cl 6.3, 6.4 & Humidity Treatment, no deflection measured on Simpson 229 leakage meter.


Open Ground (see Note 1)

15.8 − − − − Figure 1 0.005 − − Model ST102B; No deflection measured on Simpson 229 leakage meter.

Supplementary Information: Note 1 – test data for verification only, tester would indicate an open ground therefore indication only; Model ST101B sample #4 Room Ambient: 23 °C ; %RH: 25 % ; Atmospheric Pressure: 1019 hPa

TESTED BY: S. Begg DATE: 2012-03-23 TEST EQUIPMENT LIST ITEM : 1,4,16,17

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IEC 61010-1


4.4 / 9 TABLE: Insulation requirements- Block diagram of system P

Pollution degree ....... : N/A Overvoltage category ................... : N/A

Area Location Insulationtype

WORKING VOLTAGE Test voltage

Comments (NOTE 3)

(NOTE 1) RMS V

Peak V

Frequency kHz

(NOTE 2) V

A Metal Foil over enclosure to live parts

RI 125 -- 60 Hz 1500 After temp test

A Metal Foil over enclosure to live parts

RI 125 − 60 Hz 1500 After Cl 6.6 Mechanical Abuse

NOTE 1 – Type of insulation: NOTE 2 - Types of voltage NOTE 3 - OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORIES BI = BASIC INSULATION Peak impulse test voltage (pulse) or POLLUTION DEGREES which differ DI = DOUBLE INSULATION r.m.s. should be shown under "Comments" PI = PROTECTIVE IMPEDANCE d.c. RI = Reinforced INSULATION peak SI = Supplementary INSULATION see also Form A.15 for further details

Supplementary Information: Model ST102B sample #2 & Model ST101B sample #4 Room Ambient: 21,22 °C ; %RH: 31,25 % ; Atmospheric Pressure: 997,1018 hPa

TESTED BY: S. Begg DATE: 2012-03-15, 21 TEST EQUIPMENT LIST ITEM: 1, 8

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IEC 61010-1


6.3 Low Temperature Conditioning P

6.4 Hammer Impact P Integrity of CLEARANCES and CREEPAGE distances —

9.6.1 Overcurrent protection basic insulation between MAINS parts N/A —

Area Location Insulation type

Mechanical tests (NOTE) Test at max.

Measured after test

(if required)

Verdict Comments

Applied force

Impact Hammer (6.4.2)

Drop

RATED ambient

CREEPAGE

DISTANCE

CLEARANCE

N Static

Impact

Normal

Hand-held/Plug-in

mm mm

A Enclosure BI N/A N/A 2.7J − − N/A see next page for pcb creepage distances

P After -19˚C conditioning for 24hr. No openings or damage occurred.

NOTE – Refer to Form A.19 for dielectric strength tests following the above tests.

Supplementary information: Model ST101B Sample # 4 Room Ambient: 22 °C ; %RH: 25 % ; Atmospheric Pressure: 1018 hPa

TESTED BY: S. Begg DATE: 2012-03-22 TEST EQUIPMENT LIST ITEM: 1, 6, 12, 14,19

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Supplementary information:

Room Ambient: 22C ; %RH: 35 % ; Atmospheric Pressure: 1018 hPa

Tested by: Date: 2012-05-07 Equipment list: 1,2,3

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Note: Measured clearance from Ground pin to PCB trace Mains (AC) = 1.8mm


Room Ambient: 22C ; %RH: 32 % ; Atmospheric Pressure: 1028 hPa

Tested by: Date: 2012-05-07 Equipment list: 1,2,3

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IEC 61010-1


TABLE: Dielectric strength tests Form P

Conformity after application of SINGLE FAULT CONDITIONS1 P

Test site altitude ............................................................ : 1.6 m —

Test voltage correction factor (see Table 10) ............... : n/a —

Location Clause or sub-clause

Humidity

Yes/No

Working voltage

V

Test voltage

r.m.s./peak/d.c.

Comments (NOTE)

Verdict

Metal Foil over enclosure to live parts

6.1 No 125Vrms 1500 Model ST102B sample #2 P

Metal Foil over enclosure to live parts

6.5.2 Yes 125Vrms 1500 Model ST101B sample #4 P

1 Record the fault, test or treatment applied before the dielectric strength test. 2 Humidity preconditioning required. NOTE: Test duration may be recorded.

Supplementary information: Room Ambient: 21,22 °C ; %RH: 31,25 % ; Atmospheric Pressure: 997,1018 hPa

TESTED BY: S. Begg DATE: 2012-03- 15, 21 TEST EQUIPMENT LIST ITEM: 1, 8

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6.1 / 19 TABLE : Temperature Measurements Form P

Surface temperature limits - NORMAL CONDITION and / or SINGLE FAULT CONDITION P

Temperature of windings- NORMAL CONDITION and / or SINGLE FAULT CONDITION N/A

Other temperature measurements P

Operating conditions: Open bench; Amprobe Circuit Tester Model ST102B (sample # 2)

Frequency ............... : 60 Hz Test room ambient temperature (ta) .. : 23 °C

Voltage .................... : 125 V Test duration ...................................... : 4 h 30 min

No TC # Part / Location tm

C tc

C tmax

C Verdict Comments

1 140 PCB @ Resistor R2 26.9 44.2

2 322 Plastic Encl. near Line conductor blade (Fluke 52 Thermometer)

24.8 42.1

3 097

Plastic Encl. near Neutral conductor blade (Fluke 52 Thermometer)

25.6 42.9

4 141 Plastic Enclosure 23.8 41.1

5 − Ambient 22.7 40

NOTE 1 - tm = measured temperature tc = tm corrected (tm–ta+ 40 C or max. RATED ambient) tmax = maximum permitted temperature NOTE 2 - see also 14.1 with reference to component operating conditions NOTE 3 - Record values for NORMAL CONDITION and / or SINGLE FAULT CONDITION in this Form use additional form if necessary NOTE 4 - see Form A.26B for details of winding temperature measurements


Room Ambient: 21 °C ; %RH: 31 % ; Atmospheric Pressure: 997 hPa

TESTED BY: S. Begg DATE: 2012-03-15 TEST EQUIPMENT LIST ITEM: 1,2,9,10,11,13

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6.1 / 19 TABLE : Temperature Measurements Form P

Surface temperature limits - NORMAL CONDITION and / or SINGLE FAULT CONDITION P

Temperature of windings- NORMAL CONDITION and / or SINGLE FAULT CONDITION N/A

Other temperature measurements P

Operating conditions: Open bench; Amprobe Circuit Tester Model ST102B (sample # 2)

Frequency ............... : 60 Hz Test room ambient temperature (ta) .. : 23 °C

Voltage .................... : 138 V Test duration ...................................... : 4 h min

No TC # Part / Location tm

C tc

C tmax

C Verdict Comments

1 140 PCB @ Resistor R2 27.6 44.4

2 322 Plastic Encl. near Line conductor blade (Fluke 52 Thermometer)

25.6 42.4

3 097

Plastic Encl. near Neutral conductor blade (Fluke 52 Thermometer)

26.3 43.1

4 141 Plastic Enclosure 24.4 41.2

5 − Ambient 23.2 40

NOTE 1 - tm = measured temperature tc = tm corrected (tm–ta+ 40 C or max. RATED ambient) tmax = maximum permitted temperature NOTE 2 - see also 14.1 with reference to component operating conditions NOTE 3 - Record values for NORMAL CONDITION and / or SINGLE FAULT CONDITION in this Form use additional form if necessary NOTE 4 - see Form A.26B for details of winding temperature measurements



TESTED BY: S. Begg DATE: 2012-03-15 TEST EQUIPMENT LIST ITEM: 1,2,9,10,11,13

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6.10 Water Absorption CSA C22.2 No. 160 P

Sample # Piece Mass (g) (Before)

Mass (g) (After 24hr)

% difference Verdict

1a Top 8.47 8.49 0.24 P

1b Bottom 7.91 7.93 0.25 P 2a Top 8.48 8.51 0.35 P 2b Bottom 7.92 7.94 0.25 P 3a Top 8.48 8.51 0.35 P 3b Bottom 7.91 7.93 0.25 P

A pcb − 1.76 1.77 0.57 P B pcb − 1.77 1.77 0 P C pcb − 1.75 1.75 0 P

Supplementary information: Water Temperature 23 ± 2˚C for 24hr, both Model ST101B & ST102B tested.



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Location

Static

Impact

Normal

HandheldPlug-in

Working voltage

V

Test voltage

V

Verdict Comments

Enclosure 334N n/a n/a n/a 125Vrms 1500 P Performed at 334N for 1min, which is greater than CSA 160 requirement of 111N for 1min.

NOTE – Use r.m.s., d.c. or peak to indicate the used test voltage.

Supplementary information: Model ST101B sample #5

Room Ambient: 23 °C ; %RH: 31 % ; Atmospheric Pressure: 1006 hPa TESTED BY: S. Begg DATE: 2012-03-16 TEST EQUIPMENT LIST ITEM: 1,8,12,13

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15 Security of Blades (UL 1436-4E) P

Location Verdict Comments

Ground pin conductor P 20lb for 2 min.

Neutral pin conductor P 20lb for 2 min.

Line Pin conductor P 20lb for 2 min.

Supplementary information: Model ST101B sample # 6, no displacement of pins occurred.

TESTED BY: S. Begg DATE: 2012-03-21 TEST EQUIPMENT LIST ITEM: 1, 6, 12, 13

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UL 1436 4th Edition


18 Drop (UL 1436-4E) P

Model Impact Point Verdict Comments

ST102B sample # 1 A P No openings

B P No openings

C P No openings


B P No openings

C P No openings


B P No openings

C P No openings

Supplementary information: Model ST101B & ST102B (sample #’s 1, 3, 5)

Model ST102B (sample # 1, 3)

Model ST101B (sample # 5)

TESTED BY: S. Begg DATE: 2012-03-21 TEST EQUIPMENT LIST ITEM: 1, 14, 15

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20 Circuit Condition Indication P

Wiring Fault Meter Indication Acceptable

Correct Wiring Figure 1

Open Ground Figure 2

Open Neutral Figure 3

Open Hot Figure 4

Hot & Ground Reversed Figure 5

Hot & Neutral Reversed Figure 6

Light Display observed for the above conditions:

Normal Condition (Figure 1)

Open Ground (Figure 2)

Open Neutral (Figure 3)

Open Hot (Figure 4)

Hot & Ground Reversed (Figure 5)

Hot & Neutral Reversed (Figure 6)

Supplementary information: Model ST101B sample 6 used and all measurements above made on a 3 wire system, 125V rated receptacle. (Line, Neutral & Earth)


Tested by: S. Begg Date: 2012-03-22 Equipment ID: 1, 2, 6

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21 Ground Current Measurement P

21.1 A ground-fault current interrupter tester shall, when in its operational mode, introduce no less than 6mA nor more than 9mA current into the grounding conductor, and provide an audible or visible indication when tested as indicated in 21.2

21.2 a) Initial test performed at 120Vac input with Amprobe INSP-3 plugged into a 3 wire 125V rated. Type A GFCI. Voltage through the ground conductor was measured across a 2kΩ non-inductive resistor.

GFCI test circuit (Figure 7) and indication on AmprobeST102B Tester, GFCI test in progress (Figure 8)

Figure 7

Figure 8

b) Amprobe ST102B GFCI test button pressed and held down, below scope graph captured. (Figure 9)

Input Voltage 120Vac 60Hz:

I = 13.48Vrms/2.001kΩ = 6.74mA rms

Note: Re-test with samples from Bin # B17 (371827), sample # 7

Supplementary information: As discussed with Cindy J. (Project Holder) it was determined Model ST102B tester doesn’t employ automatic timer circuit. Room Ambient: 23 °C ; %RH: 28 % ; Atmospheric Pressure: 1022 hPa

Tested by: S. Begg Date: 2012-04-05 Equipment ID: 1, 2,4,17

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Figure 7

Figure 8



I = 13.43Vrms/2.001kΩ = 6.71mA rms




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Figure 7

Figure 8



I = 13.44Vrms/2.001kΩ = 6.72mA rms




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21.2 e) Test performed at 132Vac input with Amprobe INSP-3 plugged into a 3 wire 125V rated.


Figure 7

Figure 8



Measured Ground Fault Current = 8.71mA Note: Re-test with samples from Bin # B17 (371827), sample # 9

Supplementary information: As discussed with Cindy J. (Project Holder) it was determined Model ST102B tester doesn’t employ automatic timer circuit. Room Ambient: 23°C ; %RH: 33 % ; Atmospheric Pressure: 1007 hPa

Tested by: S. Begg Date: 2012-05-02 Equipment ID: 1,2,21,22

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21.2 f) Test performed at 120Vac input with Amprobe INSP-3 plugged into a 3 wire 125V rated.


Figure 7

Figure 8






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21.2 f) Test performed at 102Vac input with Amprobe INSP-3 plugged into a 3 wire 125V rated.


Figure 7

Figure 8






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CSA 160-M1985 Flammability: Cl 6.9 Std. C22.2 No 0.17, Test D Component tested: Enclosure – ST101B – back side Material: 1.65, mm thick Manufacturer: , Cat No: LG ABS material AF312 Colour: Red Sample

1 2 3

Duration of flaming after 1st application (sec) 5 7 2

Duration of flaming plus glowing after the 2nd application (sec)

1 1 1

Specimen burned to holding clamp No No No

Cotton ignited No No No

Opening diameter (mm) n/a n/a n/a

Supplementary information: Samples preconditioned for 24hr at 23 ± 2˚C and 50 ± 10% R.H. Bottom enclosure’s tested. Room Ambient: 23 °C ; %RH: 31 % ; Atmospheric Pressure: 1004 hPa

Sample Tested:


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