Seaward Primetest 250 PLUS PAT Tester - 5th Edition Compliant

Seaward Primetest 250 + PAT Tester - 5th Edition Compliant

The Primetest 250 Plus is a battery-powered and downloadable PAT tester with testing capabilities that fully satisfy the testing requirements published in the IET's 5th edition code of practice and also BSEN 50699. With a comprehensive range of electrical tests, an internal memory capable of storing 999 results and full Seaward Test n Tag Printer compatibility this PAT tester is efficient, powerful and highly versatile.

Updated to be fully compliant with the 5th edition of the IET Code of Practice and BSEN 50699, the PrimeTest 250 Plus includes functions such as:

• 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 PrimeTest 250 Plus PAT Tester is compact, battery powered and handheld. It features an impressive data logging facility which allows users to store & download up to 999 results in CSV format or the supplied data logging software. Alternatively, the data can also be downloaded into Seaward's PATGuard 3 software for creating professional PAT reports and certificates. Test results are saved by the press of a button and are downloaded onto a PC using a standard USB lead. Notably all test results are time and date-stamped for traceability purposes.

Not only does the Seaward Primetest 250 perform Earth Continuity and Insulation tests, it also incorporates a variety of other useful electrical test functions. Including mains-powered tests such as Earth Leakage, Protective Conductive Current and RCD Trip Time testing using the supplied mains lead. This means that the tester complies fully with any testing requirements detailed within the IET Code of Practice and BSEN 50699 while remaining small and portable.

The Primetest 250+ is furthermore one of the very few PAT testers on the market that can run mains operated tests on 3-Phase appliances using optional Seaward TPA 3-Phase Adaptors. It can be used in conjunction with the Seaward Test n Tag Pro printer via a serial cable and prints a 52 x 25mm PAT label at the end of the test sequence thus speeding up your testing procedure. The Seaward Primetest 250+ requires no set-up and is ready to use straight out of the box.

Please note that the tester will not provide a facility to enter appliance information into the tester against the PAT results. This would need to be done after downloading within the software package where the PAT results are downloaded.

IET 5th Edition and BSEN 50699 Compliant

The Seaward PrimeTest 250 Plus 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.

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, by reading our blog post here.

Key Features

• Simple, efficient PAT Testing – Designed for ease of use with clearly mapped out test functions
• Portable ergonomic design – Small yet powerful instrument
• A comprehensive range of electrical tests
• Built-in internal memory – Stores 999 test results and appliance records
• Seaward Datalogging Software included – ideal for producing reports for clients
• Date-stamped results for full traceability with single-key save and download functions
• Capable of testing 3 Phase appliances
• Selectable Pass/Fail values for earth continuity (0.1, 0.2, 0.3Ω)
• Alternative/substitute leakage testing
• Long lead test feature
• 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
• Plug and print - Easy label printing with no setup
• Patent-pending low current earth continuity tests guarantee accurate measurements
• Designed for use with Seaward Test N Tag Pro printer – Ideal for fast single-button printing

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Seaward PATmobile App

Available for free on Google Play, this extremely useful app can create professional PDF reports, share them with customers and display PAT records on your personal smartphone. Due to the straightforward interface it's incredibly easy to store PAT results, scan barcodes or print labels with the addition of the Seaward Test n Tag Pro Bluetooth Printer.

Seaward Primetest 250 + PAT Tester

The Primetest 250 Plus is a battery powered and downloadable PAT tester with testing capabilities that fully satisfied the latest edition of the IEE Code of Practice.

Like its PT250 predessesor the Primetest 250+ is small, compact and battery powered and now also has a datalogging facility that allows the user to store and download up to 999 PAT test results in a CSV format or into the datalogging software supplied. Alternatively the data can also be downloaded into Seawards PATGuard 3 software package for creating professional PAT reports and certificates. Test results are saved by the press of a button and are downloaded onto a PC using a standard USB lead.  All test results are time and date stamped for traceability purposes.

The Seaward Primetest 250 Plus not only carries out Earth Continuity and Insulation tests but also mains powered tests such as Earth Leakage, Protective Conductive Current and RCD Trip Time testing using the supplied mains lead. This means that the tester complies fully to any testing requirements detailed within the IEE Code of Practice while remaining small and portable.

The Primetest 250+ is furthermore one of the very few PAT testers on the market that can run mains operated tests on 3-Phase appliances using optional Seaward TPA 3-Phase Adaptors.

The Primetest 250+ works in conjunction with the Seaward Test n’ Tag Pro printer. It connects to the tester via a serial cable and prints a 52 x 25mm PAT label at the end of the test sequence thus speeding up your testing procedure.

The Seaward Primetest 250+ requires no set up and is ready to use straight out of the box.

Various kits and bundles are available with this tester, offering you great savings on the Test n’ Tag Pro printer, software and other accessories.

Please note that the tester will not provide a facility to enter appliance information into the tester against the PAT results. This would need to be done after downloading within the software package where the PAT results are downloaded into.

Seaward Primetest 250 + Main Features

• Simple, efficient PAT Testing – Designed for ease of use with clear mapped out test functions
• Portable ergonomic design – Small yet powerful instrument
• Comprehensive range of electrical tests
• Built in internal memory – Stores 999 test results and appliance records
• Seaward Datalogging Software included – ideal for producing reports for clients
• Date stamped results for full traceability with single key save and download functions
• Capable of testing 3 Phase appliances
• Plug and print - Easy label printing with no setup
• Patent-pending low current earth continuity tests guarantees accurate measurements
• Designed for use with Seaward Test N Tag Pro printer – Ideal for fast single button printing