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The document outlines the testing procedures for Residual Current Devices (RCDs), emphasizing the importance of conducting an earth fault loop impedance test and verifying RCD functionality before testing. It details required and optional tests for different types of RCDs, including the applied current and maximum tripping times. Compliance with relevant standards such as BS EN 61008 and safety procedures during live testing are also highlighted.

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The document outlines the testing procedures for Residual Current Devices (RCDs), emphasizing the importance of conducting an earth fault loop impedance test and verifying RCD functionality before testing. It details required and optional tests for different types of RCDs, including the applied current and maximum tripping times. Compliance with relevant standards such as BS EN 61008 and safety procedures during live testing are also highlighted.

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Clear Thinking with Kewtech

RCD testing
RCDs can be used as part of an installation design
to enable the requirements of fault protection or
additional protection to be met.
• Earth fault loop impedance test should be done
and verified as acceptable before RCDs are
tested.
• The test button on the RCD should pressed to
ensure the RCD is working before testing.
• BS 7671 is a minimum standard and only
mandates that all RCDs are tested under an AC
test current.
• If the RCD tester being used has settings for
additional types of RCDs it is advisable to carry
the optional tests below.
• RCDs should be tested on both the positive
(0°) and negative (180°) half cycles of the AC
supply with the highest tripping time recorded.

Required tests.
RCD Instrument Applied Max. tripping time
type setting current Non-delay S type or time-delay
All Type AC AC 1 x I Δn 300 ms 500 ms

Optional tests.
RCD Instrument Applied Max. tripping time
type setting current Non-delay S type or time-delay
All Type AC ½ x I Δn No trip No trip
All RCDs with 5 x I Δn or 250 mA (if
Type AC 40 ms 150 ms
I Δn ≤ 30 mA declared by RCD manu.)
All RCDs with
Type AC 5 x I Δn 40 ms 150 ms
I Δn > 30 mA
Type A ½ x I Δn No trip No trip O - OFF O - OFF O - OFF O - OFF O - OFF O - OFF O - OFF O - OFF
All RCD times displayed
Type A, F or B (after type 1 x I Δn 300 ms 500 ms I - ON I - ON I - ON
on one screen.
AC tests) 5 x I Δn 40 ms 150 ms
Type B
Type B (after type 2 x I Δn 300 ms 500 ms
AC & A tests )

NB: These values comply to RCDs designed to the Harmonised Standards: BS EN 61008,
BS EN 61009, BS EN 60947-2 and using test equipment designed to BS EN 61557.
Note: When carrying out live testing cover must be closed

Scan to
view video Kewtech ‘Clear Thinking’ diagrams are schematics to aid the understanding of electrical testing. Ensure proper safety procedures are taken before any testing. Johnny Ace says:
Remember to test the correct
Innovation and Support you can rely on operation of the RCD ‘Test Button’
and record the result along with
kewtechcorp.com the highest x 1 measurement.

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