Operation Manual

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BENNING ST 750 A
Go to the start menu and press <Setup> / <Expert Settings> to open the menu for entering the
password. Select <Test Procedures>. Then, select the corresponding <VDE Standard…>. Select
the device type (<Devices with PE (Class I)>, <Devices without PE (Class II)>, <SELV (Class
III)>).Allpredenedandcustomizedtestproceduresarelistedinthedrop-downlistbox.Keepthe
last number in mind to save the new test procedure under the next number (15 test procedures
are permanently stored internally). To copy, modify or delete a test procedure, the respective test
procedure must be selected (highlighted in blue)!
1. Creating a new test procedure:
After pressing <New Test Procedure>, enter a new number and name in the upper
field. If necessary, a pre-setting can be corrected by means of the <<--> button or
deleted by means of the <Clear> button. Select / enter the desired test parameters
in the main field. Press <Limit Values> to modify the limiting values (see chapter
7.1"Limiting Values") . After pressing <Back> in the "Test Procedure Setup" menu,
press <Save> / <Yes> to register a new test procedure in the drop-down list box.
Press <Back> to return to the start menu.
2. Copying a test procedure:
Select the test procedure to be copied and then press <Copy Test Procedure>. The further
proceeding is analogous to creating a new test procedure.
3. Modifying a test procedure:
Select the test procedure to be modified and then press <Modify Test Procedure>. The further
proceeding is analogous to creating a new test procedure. During the saving process of the
<Modify Test Procedure> option, it is indicated that the data record already exists and you will
be asked, if you want to overwrite it (<Yes> / <No>).
4. Deleting a test procedure:
Select the test procedure to be deleted and then press <Delete Test Procedure>. For the
<Delete Test Procedure> option, you will be asked, if you really want to delete the test
procedure (<Yes> / <No>).
7.5.3 Test Company / Person
Go to the <Expert Settings> menu to create or to modify the <Test Company / Person>. Test
company and test person are stored in the tester and will be saved in the database for each test!
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In case of several test persons, implicitly check the settings!
7.5.4 Updating the Firmware
Thermwareisinstalled(update)viatheSDmemorycard.Thecorrespondinglesareprovidedby
BENNING.CopythisleontoanSDmemorycard(max.2GB).Afterhavinginsertedthememory
card,installthermwareupdateunder<Setup> / <Expert Settings> / <Firmware Update> and
conrmtheupdatewith<Yes>. After successful update, switch the device OFF and ON again.
7.5.5 Updating the User Interface
It is possible to install a software update via the USB interface or the SD card slot. The correspon-
dingles(Windows CE) are providedbyBENNINGina directory called "PicoMODX".Copythis
directory onto a USB stick. Switch the BENNING ST 750 A Appliance Tester ON. After inserting the
USB stick into the A jack, switch the BENNING ST 750 A Appliance Tester OFF and ON again. Now,
the device automatically installs the software. Remove the USB stick after completion. After suc-
cessful installation, the system settings in the setup program have to be made again.
For this purpose, successively select the following: <Setup> / <System Settings> / <System
Data>. Now, select e.g. the functions <Barcode Scanner>, <Mains Polarity Reversal ON>,
<Buzzer ON> and <Short-circuit Test ON>. Save the settings with <Save> and return to the start
menu by pressing <Back>.
7.5.6 System Reset
By pressing <Setup> / <Expert Settings> / <System Reset>, all system data will be reset. Con-
rmthe resetbypressing<Yes> / <No>. All limiting values and all user data will be reset to the
factory delivery status.
7.6 Date / Time
Gotothe"Setup Selection"menu,pressthe<Date / Time> button and enter the current values.
Use the input stylus to mark the corresponding numerical values and select the values / numerals.
Afterhavingnishedthesetting,pressthe<Save> button.