Product category:
Electrical and Electronic Testing and PAT Equipment
News Release from: Seaward Electronic | Subject: Powertest 1557
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 23 April 2007
Electrical installation testers meet
requirements
Seaward's Powertest 1557 is a compact all in one installation tester that enables contractors of all sizes to meet their 16th Edition and Part P electrical testing obligations.
Seaward's Powertest 1557 is a compact all in one installation tester that enables contractors of all sizes to meet their 16th Edition and Part P electrical testing obligations The lightweight hand held instrument is the smallest in its class and has been designed for maximum portability and ease of use
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 24 Sep 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Integrated test meets electrical standards
The PowerSolutions package combines electrical testing in the field with a test results recording system and a test certificate production system.
Electrical tester offers carbon-neutral production
The complete Seaward product range will be carbon neutral within the next 18 months.
Special features a new cordless probe technology that not only provide total ease of handling, but also enables probe contacts, instrument and test results display to remain in the operator's line of sight at all times.
Colour coded tests for earth continuity, insulation resistance, loop impedance, line impedance, RCD tests and voltage measurements can be selected easily using a large rotary switch and simple push button control.
Included in the test specifications is a nontrip loop test, automatic RCD testing, 100V, 250V and 500V insulation test outputs and the ability to zero out test lead resistance for very low resistance measurements.
A large analogue and digital display gives a clear reading of test results, allowing the user to make informed decisions about the safety of electrical circuit and compliance with the necessary regulations.
For totally integrated test routines, the new Powertest 1557 can be used in conjunction with the new PowerGuard suite of software that includes both PC and PDA versions.
This enables work schedules, installation test requirements and test details to be transferred between test engineers working in the field and head office locations for more efficient management of test operations. Request a free brochure from Seaward Electronic ...
• Seaward Electronic: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Engineeringtalk email newsletter
• Engineeringtalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
