PAT250 Portable appliance testing (PAT) instrument
Wireless bluetooth controlled PAT testing with cloud storage and easy reporting. PAT250SX / PAT250SRX
Wireless bluetooth controlled PAT testing with cloud storage and easy reporting. PAT250SX / PAT250SRX
Key Benefits
- Wireless-Controlled Testing
- Intuitive Mobile Interface
- Secure Cloud Storage & Reporting
- Compact & Portable Design
Description
The PAT250 and CertSuite PAT solution are designed to help small businesses and maintenance teams take control of appliance safety with ease and efficiency. The PAT250 provides quick, accurate pass/fail testing for electrical appliances, ensuring they meet safety standards with minimal disruption to your daily operations. Its mobile functionality and intuitive interface mean that trained staff can easily conduct tests without the need for extensive training. This handheld, battery-operated unit is lightweight, rugged and portable, making it convenient to carry around your facility and store when not in use.
Pairing the PAT250 with the CertSuite PAT software unlocks a complete appliance safety management system. Test results are securely stored in the cloud, allowing you to access data anytime and from anywhere, while also enabling easy reporting and record-keeping for compliance purposes. CertSuite PAT also offers flexible testing capabilities with customizable pass/fail criteria, so you can adjust standards to match specific company needs. This adaptability ensures that your team can focus on essential tasks, while testing is streamlined and seamlessly integrated into your existing workflow.
With the PAT250 and CertSuite PAT software, you can reduce costs, simplify compliance processes, and gain peace of mind knowing your appliances are thoroughly tested and recorded. The solution minimises disruptions and ensures your workplace remains safe and compliant, making it an invaluable tool for maintaining a high standard of electrical safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is portable appliance testing?
Portable appliance testing is the visual examination and electrical testing of portable electrical equipment used in industrial, commercial, or public access areas and locations (including rented property) to ensure they are safe to use and cannot present an electrical hazard to the operator or anyone in their vicinity.
How often should visual examination and electrical testing be undertaken?
The frequency of the visual examinations and electrical tests is established by risk assessment and experience. No strict test schedules exist. However, a simple risk assessment will identify the suitability of an asset for the application and environment in which it is being used and whether a change to the suggested retest frequency or even removal of the equipment altogether is appropriate. The following criteria should be considered when evaluating the risk. Inspections The environment The users The equipment construction The equipment type Frequency of use Type of installation method Previous records Functional in-service life Further guidance is provided in Health and Safety Executive Guidance Note HSG107, which can be downloaded free of charge from the HSE website.
What checks, examinations, and testing should be undertaken?
Visual examination is vital and always precedes electrical testing. It often reveals major defects that testing alone would not show. Effective hierarchical progression of in-service visual examination and/or electrical testing categories include: Operator checks (no records if the equipment is OK). Formal visual inspection (recorded). Combined visual examination and electrical testing (recorded)
Who has the responsibility to ensure that equipment continues to be safe?
The CoP makes it clear that everyone has responsibilities, including users of the equipment and, in some circumstances, even trainees. However, there are people who are likely to have particular responsibilities. These include, but are not limited to: Employers and self-employed people Landlords Those operating and working for hire and rental companies Persons who maintain electrical equipment and those who manage maintenance schemes Equipment users, to monitor the equipment they use and ensure it has no obvious faults or damage
