Seaward PrimeTest 100 PAT Tester - 5th Edition Compliant
As an affordable handheld device ideal for entry-level electrical engineers the Seaward PrimeTest 100 PAT Tester is hands down one of the most popular PAT testers in the UK today. With a simple push-button interface, easy-to-read bright LCD display and long-life battery-powered operation this tester provides not only accurate but highly reliable results.
Updated to be fully compliant with the 5th edition of the IET Code of Practice and BSEN 50699, the PrimeTest 100 includes features such as:
- Addition of a 250V insulation resistance test - hold down the test key to switch to non-default voltage (250V/500V)
- Selectable Pass/Fail values for earth continuity (0.1, 0.2, 0.3Ω)
- Long lead test
- New test for Class 1 equipment with no exposed parts
- Test sequence for Class 2 FE equipment
- Pass/Fail limit of 5mA for all Earth Leakage tests in line with 5th edition
The Seaward PrimeTest 100 PAT Tester updated for 5th edition of the IET Code of Practice and compliant with BSEN 50699, is a battery-powered handheld unit designed to move faster between tests. With no need to plug this highly useful and diverse instrument into a mains supply to perform PAT tests, this affordable device is compact, ergonomic and easy to handle. Featuring fully manual test modes for increased speed between test sequences, this PAT Tester performs accurate and reliable earth continuity, insulation resistance and substitute leakage tests.
The Seaward PrimeTest 100 tester is suitable for anyone new to PAT Testing thanks to a simple 3 button interface. Including the ability to set customisable PASS/FAIL limits for Earth Continuity, change the test voltage for insulation resistance and skip Earth continuity tests should there be no exposed earth conductive parts the PrimeTest 100 is an exceptionally diverse PAT tester. Ideal for low-volume testing and manually recording measurements, the PrimeTest 100 can also perform main supply checks and run pre-programmed test sequences for either Class 1 PAT test, Class II PAT test or IEC lead tests.
The results of the Seaward PrimeTest 100 PAT Tester are clearly presented on the built-in bright LCD display, which can then be transferred to the PATmobile App available for FREE on Google Play and iOS. Offering you the option to log results, tag photos, export your data or print labels* from your smartphone, this app gives you the ability to store digital information for your manual PAT tester. The Seaward PrimeTest 100 comes complete with a 0.5m extension adaptor, Earth bond lead, 6 x AA batteries and a carry case as standard.
(*Label printing feature currently available for Android devices only.)
IET 5th Edition and BSEN 50699 Compliant
The Seaward PrimeTest 100 is fully compatible with the test limits published in both the 5th Edition IET Code of Practice, and the BSEN 50699 Recurrent Tests of Electrical Equipment standard. Simply choose the guidelines you choose to work with on the PAT tester, and the tester will compare measured results with those published, providing a clear pass/fail indication.
To read more about the differences between the guidance published in the 5th Edition IET Code of Practice and BSEN 50699 Recurrent Tests of Electrical Equipment, please see our blog post here.
Key Features
- Handheld battery-powered PAT Tester
- Accurate and reliable testing
- Affordable entry-level tester
- 250V insulation resistance testing
- Selecting the default test voltage
- One button to switch to the non-default voltage (250V/500V)
- Selectable Pass/Fail values for earth continuity (0.1, 0.2, 0.3Ω)
- Alternative/substitute leakage testing
- Long lead test feature
- Test for Class 1 equipment
- Test sequence for Class 2 FE equipment
- Updated measurement circuitry & extended measurement ranges
- Firmware completely in line with 5th Edition
- Compatible with free PATmobile app
- Bright easy-read LCD display
- Simple push-button operation
Seaward PrimeTest Comparison Table
General Features |
PrimeTest 50 |
PrimeTest 100 |
PrimeTest 250+ |
5th Edition Compliant |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
BSEN 50699 Compliant |
|
✔ |
✔ |
PASS/FAIL indication |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
On-board memory |
|
|
999 records |
Handheld |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Battery/mains operated |
Battery |
Battery |
Battery (requires mains for PE current test) |
Printer compatible |
|
|
✔ |
Electrical Test Functions |
PrimeTest 50 |
PrimeTest 100 |
PrimeTest 250+ |
Accurate earth continuity circuit |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Mains supply check |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
IEC lead test |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Polarity test |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Earth continuity |
200mA |
200mA |
200mA |
Insulation resistance |
250V/500V |
250V/500V |
250V/500V |
PE conductor current (earth leakage) |
|
|
230V only |
Touch current |
|
|
230V only |
Alternative substitute leakage |
|
✔ |
✔ |
RCD test |
|
|
✔ |
3 phase leakage |
|
|
Requires Adaptor |
Data Transfer Features |
PrimeTest 50 |
PrimeTest 100 |
PrimeTest 250+ |
USB download |
|
|
✔ |
PC download/upload |
|
|
Download only |
Remote data transfer via mobile device |
Manual entry |
Manual entry |
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Seaward PATmobile App
With this highly useful app, available for free on Google Play and iOS, display PAT records on your smartphone and create professional PDF reports before sharing them with your customers. Thanks to the intuitive user interface it's incredibly simple to scan barcodes, store PAT results or print labels with the addition of the Seaward Test n Tag Pro Bluetooth Printer.
Seaward Primetest 100 with FREE Accessory Bundle Option
The battery powered Seaward Primetest 100 PAT tester moves faster between tests. No need to plug this PAT tester into the mains supply to do PAT tests. This hand held battery powered PAT tester is small and easy to handle. It has fully manual test modes so that users can move faster between test sequences.
The Seaward Primetest 100 tester is ideal for anyone new to PAT Testing. This simple 3 button PAT Tester couldn't be easier to use, just assess the class of equipment you would like to test then push the appropriate button!!! The results will be clearly shown on it's bright display which can then transferred to the new FREE PATmobile App.
The Primetest 100 is also compatible with Seaward’s new PATmobile app, available to download now. Offering you the option to log results, tag photos, export your data or print labels* from your smart phone, this app gives you the ability to store digital information for your manual PAT tester.
(*Label printing feature currently available for Android devices only.)
The Primetest 100 PAT Tester is ideal for testing the electrical safety of UK office electrical equipment items like: computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, PC's, IT equipment and computer IEC leads.
This Seaward Primetest 100 comes with the option of a FREE PAT Accessory Bundle worth over £75 consisting of 110V Appliance Adaptor, 500 Pass Labels, 200 Fail Labels, PAT Logbook, IEC Clover Leaf Adaptor and Passwrap Cable Labels.