Mitchell 6500 Manual

Mitchell Instrument Company Inc.
Model MIT6500 Advanced 5KV Megohmmeter Instruction Manual Thank you for choosing Mitchell Instrument Company for your test and measurement needs. Before using the meter, it is advisable to spend some time reading this manual to get familiar with all operation details, especially the sections related to Safety Precautions, so that this meter can serve you better. After you read through this manual, we suggest you properly keep this manual with the meter at the same place or at a handy place for your convenience for future reference.
Contents
Foreword ............................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Contents ............................................................................................................................................................... I Optional Accessories: ...........................................................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................................................................3 Danger...................................................................................................................................................................3 Measurement Categories.......................................................................................................................................3 1. General Description........................................................................................................................................7 1.1 ........................................................................................................................................Product Introduction7 1.2 ........................................................................................................................................................... Features7 1.3 .............................................................................................................. General Description of Test Methods8 1.3.1 Test conditions ......................................................................................................................................8 1.3.2 Test procedures .....................................................................................................................................8 1.4 ........................................................................................................... Names and Functions of Components10 1.4.1 Front view:.......................................................................................................................................... 11 1.4.2 LCD Display-all Diagram................................................................................................................... 11 1.4.3 Back view: ..........................................................................................................................................12 1.4.4 Operation panel:..................................................................................................................................12 2 Preparations before the Test.........................................................................................................................15 2.1 ................................................................................................................................................ Power Supply15 2.1.1 Battery Installation/Replacement........................................................................................................15 2.1.2 Battery pack installation .....................................................................................................................15 2.1.3 Connecting the charger .......................................................................................................................16 2.1.4 Charging..............................................................................................................................................16 2.2 .............................................................................................................................................Powering on/off17 2.2.1 Powering on: .......................................................................................................................................17 2.2.2 Powering off: ......................................................................................................................................17 2.2.3 Auto powering off...............................................................................................................................17 2.3 ....................................................................................................................Setting and checking date / time17 2.3.1 Setting date and time...........................................................................................................................17 2.3.2 Checking date and time.......................................................................................................................18 2.4 ...............................................................................................................................Connecting meter probes18 2.4.1 Operation procedures ..........................................................................................................................18 2.5 ............................................................................................................... Connecting the temperature sensor19 2.5.1 Operation procedures ..........................................................................................................................19 3 Test Methods ..................................................................................................................................................20 3.1 ............................................................................................................................... Checking before the Test20 3.1.1 Checking procedures...........................................................................................................................20 3.2 ................................................................................................................................Insulation resistance test21 3.2.1 Start testing .........................................................................................................................................22 3.2.2 Finishing a test ....................................................................................................................................23 3.2.3 Review and delete the held data..........................................................................................................24 3.2.4 Auto-discharging function ..................................................................................................................24 3.2.5 Reviewing other test data....................................................................................................................25 3.2.6 Principle of insulation resistance test..................................................................................................25 3.2.7 Using GUARD terminal .....................................................................................................................26 3.3 .................................................................................................................................................... Voltage test27 3.3.1 Operation procedures for voltage measurements................................................................................27 3.4 ............................................................................................................................................ Temperature test27 3.4.1 Operation procedures for temperature tests ........................................................................................27 4 Advanced test functions.................................................................................................................................29
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4.1 ............................................................................................................................................. Use of the timer29 4.1.1 Setting the timer / controlling insulation resistance test .....................................................................29 4.1.2 Turning off the timer...........................................................................................................................29 4.1.3 Checking the preset timer ...................................................................................................................29 4.2 ...............................................................................................................................Displaying PI and DARa30 4.2.1 Application of PI, DAR ......................................................................................................................30 4.2.2 Operation procedures ..........................................................................................................................31 4.3 ...........................................................................................................................Temperature Compensation32 4.3.1 Application..........................................................................................................................................32 4.3.2 Applying temperature compensation ..................................................................................................32 4.3.3 Exiting the mode of temperature compensation..................................................................................33 4.4 ............................................................................................................................Step-Voltage Measurement33 4.4.1 Setting and managing step-voltage test...............................................................................................34 4.4.2 Reviewing test data at every step........................................................................................................35 4.4.3 Exiting the mode of step-voltage measurement ..................................................................................35 5 Saving test data (save function) ....................................................................................................................36 5.1 ..............................................................................................................................................Saving test data36 5.1.1 Manual recording ................................................................................................................................36 5.1.2 Log recording......................................................................................................................................37 5.2 ............................................................................................................................... Reviewing recorded data39 5.2.1 Operation procedures:.........................................................................................................................39 5.2.2 Mode of displaying for recorded data .................................................................................................40 5.2.3 Reviewing recorded data.....................................................................................................................40 5.3 ................................................................................................................................................. Deleting data41 5.3.1 Delete specified data ...........................................................................................................................41 5.3.2 Deleting all data ..................................................................................................................................42 6 Other Functions .............................................................................................................................................43 6.1 ..........................................................................Changing and checking the time interval for calculating PI43 6.1.1 Changing the settings for time intervals .............................................................................................43 6.1.2 Checking the settings for time intervals..............................................................................................43 6.2 ...................................................................... Changing and checking the applied time for step-voltage test43 6.2.1 Changing the settings for time ............................................................................................................44 6.2.2 Checking the settings for time ............................................................................................................44 6.3 ............................Entering temperature/humidity values measured with external thermometer/hygrometer44 6.3.1 Entering and saving temperature and humidity values .......................................................................44 6.3.2 Clearing the indication for saving temperature/humidity data............................................................45 6.4 ............................................................................................................................ Communicating with a PC46 6.4.1 Installing the PC software...................................................................................................................46 6.4.2 Installing driver...................................................................................................................................50 6.4.3 Downloading data to PC / Configuring the tester ...............................................................................52 7 Specifications..................................................................................................................................................53 7.1 ..................................................................................................................................Ordinary specifications53 7.2 ..............................................................................................................................................Test parameters54 7.2.1 Insulation resistance test .....................................................................................................................54 7.2.2 Leak current test..................................................................................................................................55 7.2.3 Voltage test..........................................................................................................................................56 7.2.4 Temperature test..................................................................................................................................56 8 Maintenance and Repair ...............................................................................................................................57 8.1 ............................................................................................................................................Trouble shooting57 8.2 ........................................................................................................................................................ Cleaning58 8.3 .........................................................................................................................................................Disposal58 Attached Table ..................................................................................................................................................59
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Checking upon Receiving Upon receiving, please first carefully check the tester for any damage resulting from transportation. Usually the accessories, the control switches and the connection devices should be checked. Please contact your supplier in case there is any obvious damage or any malfunction. Procedures:
1. 2.
Use your fingers to pull the lock buckle outward. Lift the lock buckle upward so as to release the two buckles, and open the out case.
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Standard Included Accessories:
Users manual 1
LR14 alkaline battery 6
Data analysis Software 1
Temp. sensor 1
Tester probes (about 3 m) (red, black, blue) 1 for each
USB cable 1
Crocodile clip (red, black, blue) 1 for each
Optional Accessories:
Charger Input: 100-240 VAC Output: 12 VDC, 3.0 A
Rechargeable battery pack (for charging Ni-Hy battery) To be used with AC charger
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Safety Instructions
Danger
The High-Voltage Insulation Resistance Tester has been designed according to the safety standards of IEC61010-1, and undergone tests in all aspects before packaging and shipment. Nevertheless, improper handling during use may still cause damages to the tester and accidents in which physical injury might occur. Please read this manual carefully before use. Our company is not liable for any accident involving physical injury that is caused by reasons other than flaws of the testing instrument itself. Safety Symbol Descriptions This manual contains basic points of operation safety and tester maintenance. Please read the following safety information carefully before use.
Table 1: Safety Information

Important information which the user shall read before use. Indication of possible dangerous voltage on the relevant terminal. Standing for double insulation setup. Standing for DC (Direct Current). Standing for AC (Alternating Current).
Table 2: Warning Information Danger Warning Note Tips

Indicating that wrong operation will cause accidents in which extremely serious injury or even death might occur. Indicating that wrong operation will cause accidents in which serious injury or even death might occur. Indicating that wrong operations will cause physical injury to the operator, or damage to the tester. Operation suggestions or tips.
Table 3: Definition of the Precision Symbols

This tester uses (% reading + digit) to define the measurement tolerance, with the following descriptions:
Digit Reading or displayed value
The smallest reading unit of the digital tester, i.e., the smallest effective number that can be shown on the digital display. Currently measured value and the displayed value on the tester.
Measurement Categories
This tester meets the safety requirements of CAT IV (600V) and CAT III (1000V). In order to make sure that meters are used safely, IEC 61010 specifies safety standards for electrical environment, which are broken down into categories from CAT I to CAT IV and known as the measurement categories.
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Table 4: Measurement Categories

CAT I CAT II CAT III CAT IV CAT I refers to measurements performed on secondary circuits which are connected to an AC outlet through a transformer or similar equipments. CAT II refers to measurements performed on primary circuits which are connected to an AC outlet through a power cable. (Such as portable tools, etc.) CAT III refers to measurements on the primary circuits of heavy-load equipments (equipments in fixed installations) which are directly connected to the control panel. CAT IV refers to measurements performed between manhole and the starting point of the source, and measurements on electricity meters & primary over-current protection devices.
Categories of higher rating correspond to electrical environment with larger transient energy. Therefore, testing instruments of CAT III are required to be able to withstand larger transient energy than those of CAT II. In case the meter is used for measurements of category rating higher than its designed rating, more severe accident might occur. Never use a tester of CAT I for measurements of CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV.
Points of Attention during Operation

In order to ensure operation safety and operate with the optimal performance, please observe the following points of attention.
1: Initial checking
Before use for the first time, please check the tester for any abnormal function and make sure that no damage has occurred during storage and shipment. Please contact the supplier in case any damage is found.
Warning
Before use, please make sure that the insulation of testing probes and cables is flawless and no conducting part is exposed to the air. Otherwise, using the meter will cause electrical damage and injury. Please immediately contact the supplier for replacement.
2: Storage
Range of insulation resistance Range of humidity within which insulation resistance test precision is guaranteed <85% RH(no condensation) <75% RH(no condensation) Range of temperature within which insulation resistance test precision is guaranteed
0 - 100 M 101 M 20 G
23 C 5 C
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21 G 500 G 501 G 5 T
<65% RH(no condensation) <55% RH(no condensation)
(73 F 9 F)
Please observe the following instructions to avoid electrical shocking and short-circuiting.
Before connecting or disconnecting a tester probe, please make sure that the probe is detached from the object being measured and the power is turned off. Please do not perform any measurement when opening the battery lid. In case the cover of the socket is damaged, please do not use the tester. Please do not take off the internal components. (Because there are high-voltage devices inside) Please do not use the tester under environment with inflammable or explosive gas or with a lot of dust. (Otherwise explosion might occur) Please do not put the tester at a place where it is not stable. (In case the meter falls off, it might cause electrical malfunctions and injuries.)
Warning
High voltage will be generated by this meter during measurements, and therefore please take insulation measures according to industrial safety regulations in order to avoid electrical shock and injuries. Before use, please remind relevant persons nearby to take protective measures. In order to avoid malfunctions and accidents, please do not subject the meter to the following situations:
Direct sunlight High temperature
Corrosive explosive gas
Spraying/splashing
Strong electromagnetic
Dust
Mechanical vibration
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3 Operation Note
The operation range of temperatures for this meter is 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F). During handling, transportation and operation, mechanical vibrations, especially vibrations during accident of falling off, shall be prevented, so that meter damages are avoided. In case the protecting function of the meter fails to work, please contact the supplier for service, or make distinct marking to prevent it being used by other persons. Only professional service technicians are authorized to calibrate and repair the meter. The meter shall not be altered in any respect, and it can only be taken apart and repaired by the service engineers of our company. Otherwise, it might cause fire, electrical shock and physical injuries. When the meter is not in use, please close the cover. Please turn off power after use. To avoid damaging the meter, please do not insert other devices into the USB socket or the temperature sensor terminal. If the rechargeable battery is exhausted, please immediately recharge it.
Tips
The standby status referred to in this manual is: the situation under which no measurement is being performed and no parameter adjustment is going on. It includes the status when HOLD symbol is displayed. In case ambient temperature changes abruptly in great number of degrees, it might result in condensation, which will cause incorrect measurements. Before starting the measurement, please first place the meter under the new test environment for a period of time.
Tips
Common unit conversion for electrical measurements 1 T (Tera ohm) = 1000 G = 1012 1 G (Giga ohm) = 1000 M = 109 1 M (Mega ohm) = 1000 K = 106 1 mA (milli ampere) = 0.001 A = 10-3 A 1 A (micro ampere) = 0.001 mA = 10-6 A 1 nA (nano ampere) = 0.001 A = 10-9 A
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1. General Description
1.1 Product Introduction
This meter is an insulation resistance tester with broad range of measurement, which can be applied for various situations from low-voltage to high-voltage measurements. Main functions and use are as follows: Insulation Resistance Test Voltage Measurement Temperature Measurement Timer Pi and DAR Value Display Temperature Compensation Step Voltage Measurement Save PC Communication For testing the insulation resistance of electrical equipments For testing the voltage of external circuits (such as commercial power) For testing the temperature For automatically stopping a test in a preset period of time For checking whether the leak current decreases after applying a certain voltage. It indicates that insulation of the test equipment has deteriorated when PI or DAR value is close to 1 For calculating the insulation resistance under various temperatures (which are different from the currently tested temperature) For determining whether the insulation resistance changes with the change of testing voltage For saving test data For transferring data that is saved in the memory to PC for table-making purpose, etc.
Basic Function:
Application:
Application:
1.2 Features
Broad Range of Testing Voltage Insulation Diagnosis Large Storage Memory Clear Display PC Communication Robust and Durable Powered by Two Batteries 1: Testing voltages with broad range can be generated (from 250 V to 5 KV). 2: Testing voltage can be preset as 250 V, 500 V, 1 KV, 2.5 KV, or 5 KV, or as a voltage increasing or decreasing in steps of 25 V or 100 V. 1: PI and DAR can be automatically calculated and displayed; 2: Step-voltage measurements and temperature compensation is carried out. 1: Up to 100 manually tested data and 10 groups of log-test data can be saved. 2: Test data can be read on LCD, or uploaded to PC 1: Large-screen display. Test result is displayed with indication through a graduation bar. 2: LCD screen is backlit, which is suitable for viewing when it is dark. 1: The meter is equipped with a USB interface, through which the saved test data can be uploaded to a PC for further table/figure making and report generating with convenience. 1: With a compact structure, the tester is robust, durable and portable. 1: With a selection switch, the tester can be powered either by an alkaline battery or by a rechargeable Ni-Hy battery. 2: This tester can be continuously operated for a longer period of time than similar meters if a LR14 alkaline battery is used.
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1.3 General Description of Test Methods

1 Use: 2 Situation: 3 Object: for checking the insulation of high-voltage electrical equipment high-voltage receiving station and transformer substation electric motor, transformer, and cable, etc.
1.3.1 Test conditions

When testing the insulation resistance, please make sure that the power to the test equipment is turned off.
1.3.2 Test procedures

1.3.2.1 Preparations for the test
Before starting the measurement, please first check: Mode of power supply Status of the battery selection switch Settings of date and time Connection of the test probes.
1.3.2.2 Start testing 1.3.2.3 Insulation resistance test

1)Make sure that power supply to the test equipment is turned off. 2) Push and hold POWER key for 2 seconds to turn on meter. 3) Connect test probes to +/- terminals and the test equipment as shown in Fig. 1-1:
Step 3 contd
4) Push button and set test voltage, as shown in Fig. 1-2.
5) Push and hold TEST button for 1 sec to generate test voltage and start measurement.
Step 5 contd
6)Read data As shown in Fig. 1-3
7) Push TEST button to stop the test
Test is ended when voltage is lower than 10 V.
8)Auto discharging function is activated.
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Red line
Black line
Fig. 1-1
Fig. 1-2:
Fig.1-3:
1.3.2.3.1 1. 2.
Voltage test
Flow chart
Connect test probes to +/- terminals and the test equipment (as shown in Fig. 1-4)
Read data (as shown in Fig. 1-5)
Red Line
Black Line
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1.3.2.3.2
Temperature test
Insert temp. sensor into temp. sensor socket, as shown in Fig. 1-6 Push ENTER button to end test, as shown in Fig.1-8
Read data, As shown in Fig. 1-7
Temp
Fig. 1-6 1.3.2.3.3 Data holding
Fig. 1-7
Fig. 1-8
At the end of the test, the result is held, which will be cleared upon powering-off. In order to save data, please use the save function.
1.4 Names and Functions of Components
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1.4.1 Front view:

1: Charger socket 2: USB socket 3:Temperature sensor socket 4: Socket cover 5: L(+) terminal 6: GUARD terminal 7: E(-) terminal For connecting the charger For connecting a USB cable. For connecting a temperature sensor For preventing connection to another socket when connecting a test probe. For connecting the red meter probe For connecting the blue meter probe For connecting the black meter probe
1.4.2 LCD Display-all Diagram
STEP YEAR SET APS PI DAR HOLD AVG TEMP HOLD MONTH TIMER DAY h min
Step voltage Year Set Auto powering off Polarization index Dielectric absorption ratio Hold the reading for insulation resistance Displaying average value Holding temperature value Month Timer Day Hour Minute
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s USED TABLE NO C ref C %RH TC READ No. MEMO No
Second With data saved Temperature compensation Reference temperature Degree Celsius Humidity Temperature Compensation Read No. Memo No.
1.4.3
Back view:
Battery selection switch
Rechargeable battery
Alkaline battery
1.4.4 Operation panel:
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Buttons
Functions 1: For changing the displayed item 2: For toggling between resistance and current display during a resistance test 3: For switching the displayed item among: resistance, current, DAR 1 min/15s, DAR 1 min/30s, PI, resistance , when the data of insulation resistance is held. For displaying resistor temperature, and input temperature For switching to the mode of temperature compensation For turning on/off LCD backlight, which will be automatically turned off in 30 seconds. Settings of auto power-off function. For powering on/off 1: For displaying the timer 2: For setting the timer 3: For the fine tuning of the testing voltage 4: For moving the cursor 1: For switching to the mode for setting the testing voltage 2: For selecting downwardly the value for the testing voltage 1: For the fine tuning of the testing voltage 2: For moving the cursor 3: For displaying date and time 4: For setting date and time
1: SELECT
2: TEMP 3: TC 4: BLIGHT 5: POWER
6: CLOCK
7:
8: TIMER
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Buttons 9: Measure 10: ENTER 11: CLEAR
Functions 1: For starting or stopping resistance test 2: It will flash after the testing voltage is generated 3: It will flash if the input voltage is greater than 50 V, or when discharging occurs. Confirm or stop a temperature test For clearing the saved data 1: For selecting upwardly the value for the testing voltage 2: For toggling between the set voltage and the testing voltage after a resistance test is completed 3: It will flash after the testing voltage is generated 4: It will flash if the input voltage is greater than 50 V, or when discharging occurs For reading the data For decreasing abrupt changes of resistance/current For saving data; For displaying saved data
12:
13: READ 14: AVER 15: MEMO
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2 Preparations before the Test

2.1 Power Supply
The following modes can be applied for powering this tester 1: LR14 alkaline battery 2: Rechargeable battery pack
2.1.1 Battery Installation/Replacement Warning

1: In order to avoid damaging the battery, please turn off power and take off the meter probes before replacing batteries. 2: Please do not use an old battery in combination with a new one, and do not use batteries of different models. 3: Please pay attention to the polarity of the batteries during installation, otherwise it might decrease battery performance or even damage the battery. 4: Please do not short-circuit or take apart used batteries in order to avoid explosion or environmental pollution. 5: Please properly dispose used batteries according to the requirements of local laws and regulations. 6: The battery should be replaced if there is an indication that the battery is short of power. 7: Only designated batteries may be used. 8: Please do not use manganese batteries, otherwise it will greatly shorten the time period for continuous operation. 9: In order to avoid corrosion caused by battery leakage, please take out batteries when the meter is not to be used for a long period of time.
2.1.1.1 Operation Procedures
1: Turn off power, and take off all the test probes. 2: Loose the screws on the back, and take off the battery cover. 3: Place 6 LR14 alkaline batteries in the battery case. 4: Switch the battery selection switch to alkaline battery. 5: Put back the battery cover and tighten the screws. You can use the optional rechargeable battery pack. This will extend the time period for continuous operation, and the battery pack can be recharged repeatedly. Before shipping, the rechargeable battery pack is not charged, and therefore please fully charge it before use.
2.1.2 Battery pack installation
Warning
1: Please use the originally supplied rechargeable battery pack, and our company will not take any responsibility for any accident or injury caused by using battery packs of other brands. 2: In order to avoid battery overheating, explosion or leakage, please do not use the tester when the connector of the tester is broken or when a battery or a cable is damaged. 3: In order to avoid damaging electrical parts, please make sure that the test probes are taken off, power is turned off, and the AC charger is disconnected before installing or taking out the battery. 4: Please do not short-circuit or take apart used batteries in order to avoid explosion or environmental pollution. 5: Please properly dispose used batteries according to the requirements of local laws & regulations.
Note
1: Please do not subject the cable of battery pack to heavy pressure.
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2: If the meter is not in use for a long period of time, please take off the battery pack and store it under -20 C to 30 C. 3: Please charge the battery at least once in every two months, because the battery performance will decrease if the battery is kept at a low level of power for a prolonged period of time. Please replace the battery if there is an indication that the battery is short of power. 4: Please charge the battery pack before use, because the power of the batter pack will decrease with time; please replace the battery in case the time period for continuous operation decreases significantly with a fully charged battery. 5: The battery can be repeatedly charged for around 500 times.
2.1.2.1 Installation Procedures
1. Turn off power, and take off all test probes, the AC charger, and USB cable. 2. Loosen the screws on the back, and take off the battery cover. 3. Place the battery pack in the charging case. 4. Insert the plug of the rechargeable battery pack into the charging socket. 5. Switch the battery switch to the position of rechargeable battery. 6. Put back the battery cover and tighten the screws (please be careful not to clamp the battery cable in between). 1: The charger is an optional accessory. 2: With the charger connected, the tester can be used to charge the rechargeable batteries, communicate with a PC, carry out temperature measurements, and change the settings. However, measurements of insulation resistance, leak current, and voltage cannot be carried out under this situation.
2.1.3 Connecting the charger
Warning
1: Please turn off the tester before connecting the charger to the tester and AC power; Please use charger of the designated brand; The range of input voltage of the charger is: 100 240 VAC 10%, 50/60 Hz. In order to avoid damaging the electrical parts of the tester, please do not use voltage that exceeds the above range. 2: In order to avoid electrical malfunctions and ensure operation safety, please connect the power cable to a 3-core power socket (with connection to earth). 3: When you intend to make measurements with test probes, you cannot use the charger.

1. Insert the power cable into the charger. 2. Push and open the socket cover, and you will see the charger socket. 3. Insert the plug of the charger into the charger socket. 4. Maker sure that voltage of the supplied power matches the rated voltage of the charger, and insert the power plug of charger into the AC power socket of the tester.
Note
1: After the charger is connected to AC power and the tester, the tester will automatically select the charger for supplying power. 2: When batteries and the charger are connected at the same time, the batteries will not be used for supplying power. 3: If the charger is connected and rechargeable batteries are installed, the tester will automatically turn on power and charge the batteries, as well as managing charging process.
2.1.4 Charging
1: The optional charger can be used to charge the rechargeable battery pack if the battery pack is installed in the tester. 2: The charging time is about 3 hours under an ambient temperature of 23 C. 3: The temperature range for battery charging is 10 40 C, and temperature will affect the charging
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efficiency; If the battery is charged under a temperature outside of the above range, the battery power will decrease and the battery performance will be compromised. 4: Such batteries will not be charged with the test probes connected. 5: The position of the battery selection switch will not affect battery charging. 6: During battery charging, the tester can be used for PC communication or temperature measurement, however, not for insulation resistance test or voltage measurement. 7: Please use designated battery charger. 8: If the battery is fully charged and the tester is not in use, please disconnect the charger plug from the tester in order to prevent prolonged trickle-charging from compromising battery performance.
1. Install the rechargeable battery pack 2. Push and open the socket cover, and you will see the charger socket. 3. Connect the charger to the charger socket, and quick charging will begin. During quick charging, the power indication symbol will flash. If the charger is connected to the tester which is turned off, the tester will automatically turn on power and start quick charging. 4. At the end of quick charging, the power indication symbol will stop flashing, and trickle charging will begin (to keep the battery fully charged).
2.2 Powering on/off 2.2.1 Powering on:

1: Press and hold POWER button for more than 2 seconds, and the screen display will be turned on and the tester will be under standby mode; Upon powering-on, the parameters which were set before powering-off last time will be automatically loaded. 2: If the battery power is at a low level, please replace the battery; If you continue using the meter after LobAt is displayed, the meter will be automatically turned off.
2.2.2 Powering off:

Press and hold POWER button, and the screen display will be turned off and the power switched off.
2.2.3 Auto powering off
1: The tester will be automatically turned off if it is not in use for 10 minutes. The auto powering-off function will be invalid during insulation resistance measurement and temperature measurement. 2: Before auto powering off, APS symbol will flash for 30 seconds. 3: Auto powering-off function can be set when the meter is powered on. 4: Auto powering-off function will be invalid when the charger is used. Press and hold B. LIGHT button during powering-on to cancel auto powering-off function.
2.2.3.1 Cancelling auto powering-off
2.3 Setting and checking date / time

Before use, date and time should be set.
2.3.1 Setting date and time

2.3.1.1 Operation procedures
Standby status Gently touch Enter button to save the change and return to standby mode.
Gently touch CLOCK button to display data of year month day.
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Note 1: Upon pressing the confirmation button, the clock starts to run from zero second. Note 2: Date and time can be set through the communication software that is installed on a PC.
2.3.2 Checking date and time

Standby status
Gently touch CLOCK and year-month-day will be displayed.
Gently touch CLOCK and hr-min-sec will be displayed.
Gently touch CLOCK to return to standby mode.
2.4 Connecting meter probes

2.4.1 Operation procedures
Insert test probes all the way into crocodile clips.
Move socket cover so that L(+), E(-) terminals are shown.
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Connect red test probe to L(+) terminal, and black probe to E(-) 18 terminal.
1: Before connecting or disconnecting a tester probe, please make sure that the probe is detached from the object being measured and the power is turned off in order to avoid electrical damages. 2: In order to avoid electrical damages, please do not use the tester when the housing is damaged.
Danger
The meter probes cannot be connected when the charger, temperature sensor, or USB cable is used.
Note
2.5 Connecting the temperature sensor

1: High-voltage or static charge can damage the temperature sensor. Strong collision or a bent cable might cause malfunctions. 2: The temperature sensor cannot be used together with the meter probes.
Note
1. Move the socket cover, and you will see the temperature sensor socket. 2. Insert the plug of the temperature sensor into the socket, and temperature measurement will automatically begin.
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3 Test Methods
3.1 Checking before the Test
In order to ensure safety, please check carefully before use.
Warning
1: Before use, please make sure that the insulation of the testing probes and cables are flawless and no conducting part is exposed without insulation; otherwise, using the meter will cause electrical damage and injury. Please contact the supplier for replacement. 2: Please make sure that the socket is clean and dry. Use a piece of dry cloth to wipe off any water to avoid test error. 3: Check the bottom shell of the tester, top cover, testing probes and alligator clips for damages; please do not use the meter in case any damage is found. 4: Check readings for testing voltage and resistance. 5: Prepare a calibration resistor (voltage-proof value: 5 kV, resistance: 20 M); also prepare a DC voltage meter (input resistance: greater than 1,000 M, measuring range for voltage: greater than 5.5 kV DC).
3.1.1 Checking procedures

Clip red and black test probes to the two ends of a resistor. Check if the reading of insulation resistance is 0 and if readings of testing voltage are between 5 and 5.5 kV.
Also clip probes of the voltmeter to the two ends of the resistor. Directly connect red tester probe to the black probe, and set testing voltage as 5 kV, and then start insulation measurement.
Set the test voltage on the tester as 5.0 kV.
Push down MEASURE button and hold it > 1 s to start insulation test.
Gently touch MEASURE button to stop insulation measurement.
Check the readings on the voltmeter and the tester (between 5 and 5.5 kV)
Check if the reading of resistance on the tester is 20 M.
Note: In case any problem is found, please do not use the tester.
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3.2 Insulation resistance test Danger Please observe the following instructions during use to avoid electrical damage and short-circuiting.
1: In case the socket is damaged, please do not use the tester. 2. Perform checking according to Table 3-1 before connecting test probes. 3. Before measurement, please make sure that the test object is not live. Table 3-1 Items for check Results of check Measures to be taken Connect test probes to the tester and check the three points as If the flash mark and listed above this table; If everything is safe, connect the probes the backlight of Turned off to the test object. measure button are Perform checking according to Table 3-2. turned off? Flashing Press measure button to stop generating voltages. Table 3-2 Items for check Results of check Measures to be taken If the flash mark and Not flashing Measurements can be carried out. the backlight of Immediately disconnect the test probes from the test object. measure button are Flashing Turn off the power supply for the test object, or discharge the flashing? test object.
Warning
1: Dangerous voltages might be generated at the test terminals during insulation resistance measurements, and therefore please do not touch the terminals or test probes in order to avoid electric shock. 2: Please do not touch the object that is being tested or disconnect the test probes before auto discharging is completed, otherwise electric shock might occur. 3: Even if power on/off button is never pressed, the battery power of the tester might still be exhausted due to other reasons, such as battery leakage; under this situation, auto-discharging function might be invalid, and therefore please use a discharging rod to discharge the test object.
Note
1: In order to avoid damaging the equipment that is to be tested, please check the test voltage before measurement. 2: For repeating a test, please press button prior to the next measurement and check the test voltage. 3: In order to avoid damaging the tester during discharging, do not measure the insulation resistance between the two terminals of a capacitor (greater than 4 F). 4: In order to avoid damaging the tester, please do not directly connect the red tester probe to the blue probe.
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3.2.1 Start testing

3.2.1.1 Operation procedures:
Connect test probes to the test object. Push SELECT button to toggle between resistance and leak current.
Gently touch button and set test voltage, and the set voltage will flash.
In case the readings are not stable, please push AVERAGE button to display averaged values.
Use , button to roughly adjust the set test voltage, and use CLOCK, TIMER button for fine adjustment.
The measured resistance and the actual output voltage are displayed on screen (see note 2).
Push ENTER button to save the set test voltage and return to READY mode (see note 1).
Push down MEASURE button and hold it > 1 s to start test, and the flash symbol and the backlight of MEASURE button start flashing.
Note 1: When flashing readings change to a constant one, it indicates that test voltage is successfully set. Note 2: 1) If > symbol starts to flash, it indicates that the measured value is too large and exceeds the measuring range. 2) During the measurement, SET symbol will not be displayed, and voltage indication will change from readings of test voltage to readings of actual output voltages which are about 5% higher than the set voltage. 3) In order to check the test voltage during the measurement, please press button, and value of the set voltage will be displayed for about 2 seconds. 4) If the output voltage is lower than the set voltage during the measurement, the voltage readings will start to flash. 5) The elapsed time since the start of the measurement is displayed under the resistance readings; if the
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timer is set, the remaining time will be displayed at the same position. 6) If the readings are not stable, you can use the measurement average function as follows: press AVERAGE button to activate/deactivate AVERAGE function; after AVE symbol is displayed, the readings will be updated every 4 seconds; however, the readings will still be updated every 1 second under the following situations: within the first 15 seconds after the start of measurement; within the first 5-10 seconds after the measuring range is changed.
1: Do not let the tester probes come into contact with each other, and do not place other objects on the probes so that measuring errors can be avoided. 2: Before use, please make sure that the tester probes are clean; a smeared probe will adversely affect the measurement: insulation resistance will not be stable, and for certain objects, measured values will not be consistent. 3: The capacitance and resistance of the object being tested might be low initially, and then increase gradually, and finally be stabilized. 4: If resistance of the object being tested decreases abruptly or the test probes are short-circuited during the measurement, the tester might stop generating test voltage. 5: Insulation resistance measurement cannot be started under the following circumstances: 1) When the set value of test voltage is flashing, which indicates that the tester is under the setup mode; 2) When HOLD symbol is flashing; 3) When TC symbol is displayed, and the reading for actual measured temperature is ---; 4) When an error message is displayed.
Note
3.2.2 Finishing a test

Mode of insulation test
Gently touch measure button to hold the last measured data, and HOLD symbol will be displayed.
The tester will do auto discharging; after discharging is done, flash symbol and backlight of buttons
Note
1: Before stopping measuring, do not disconnect the tester probes from the object being tested. 2: Once the measurement is finished, the discharging circuit will automatically start to discharge the object being tested; The flash symbol and backlight of measure button will keep flashing during discharging; You can check the discharging process with the voltage readings. 3: When voltage drops below 10 V, discharging will stop and the flash symbol and backlight of measure button will be turned off. 4: If Power on/off button is pushed during measuring, it will automatically carry out discharging before powering off. 5: In case battery power is insufficient during measurement, the tester will automatically stop the
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measurement and start the auto discharging process, and LObAt symbol will be displayed.
3.2.3 Review and delete the held data

3.2.3.1 Review the held data
After the insulation resistance measurement is finished, the following values will be displayed on screen. 1: Insulation resistance (with the value and a graduation bar) 2: Testing voltage 3: Actual output voltage 4: Leak current 5: Time spent for the measurement Press the buttons shown in the following table to switch the display for other measured data 3.2.3.1.1 SELECT Button
Insulation resistance Leak current DAR 1 min/15 s
Insulation resistance
PI
DAR 1 min/30 s
3.2.3.1.2
button
Test voltage (set value) Actual output voltage Test voltage (set value)
3.2.3.1.3
TEMP button
Time spent Temp. & humidity (held) Time spent
Note:
Held data will be cleared after powering-off, and therefore please use SAVE function to save data.
3.2.3.2 Delete the held data
Push CLEAR button and hold it for longer than 1 second to clear the held data. Data of temperature and humidity will not be cleared.
3.2.4 Auto-discharging function Note:

1: When testing a component with capacitor characteristics, the test component will retain a high voltage, which is very dangerous. After the measurement is finished, the tester will carry out auto-discharging through the internal circuit; before pushing measure button to stop the test, please make sure that the tester probes are still connected to the object being tested. 2: When voltage is below 10 V, auto-discharging will stop, the duration of which depends on the value of capacitance.
Warning
After voltage is decreased through auto-discharging, voltage at the measuring points might increase again; therefore, please be very careful when touching the test object.
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3.2.5 Reviewing other test data

3.2.5.1: When HOLD symbol is not displayed before a resistance test or after setting a test voltage, with every push on SELECT button, the displayed value will switch in the following order:
PI
DAR 1 min/30 s
3.2.5.2: With every push on SELECT button during a measurement, the displayed value will switch in the following order:
Insulation resistance Leak current Insulation resistance
3.2.5.3: With every push on SELECT button when results are held after the test, the displayed value will switch in the following order:
PI
DAR 1 min/30 s
3.2.6 Principle of insulation resistance test

1: Leak current (I) will be generated when a high DC voltage (V) is applied on the test object. The insulation resistance tester measures applied voltage and the generated current, and calculate the insulation resistance. 2: When repeating measurements on the same test object, it is possible that each measurement results in a different insulation resistance value and leak current value. This is caused by polarization effect which occurs when applying voltage on the insulation material. Insulation material can be represented by an equivalent circuit, as shown in the diagram below: IA stands for the absorbing current generated by slow polarization; it takes some time for the polarization resulted from last test to disappear. There is still charge remaining in CA until the polarization disappears; the charge in CA during last test is different from that at the beginning of the test that follows, and therefore the absorbing current (IA) is different, too. Therefore, every test gives different combined leak current and insulation resistance; In order to ensure reproducible measurements, please leave sufficient time between every two tests, and additionally, keep ambient temperature and humidity relatively stable.
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3.2.7 Using GUARD terminal

3.2.7.1 Diagram for using GUARD terminals in cable tests
GUARD terminals are used in order to prevent the surface resistance of insulation materials from affecting the measurement so that all materials can be measured correctly; a diagram for cable measurement is shown below:
3.2.7.2 Using GUARD terminals in tests

G-terminal earthing is applied for testing insulation resistance between core of high-voltage cable and metal shielding layer when the cable is connected to another high-voltage equipment, one example of which is listed in the following figure.
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Rc: insulation resistance of the insulation material for high-voltage cables(between core and metal shielding layer) Rs: insulation resistance of the protective layer for high-voltage cables(between metal shielding layer and earth) Rn: insulation resistance between the insulation device or high-voltage equipment and earth Interference from Rs and Rn is eliminated, and only Rc is tested.
Danger When GUARD terminals are mistakenly connected to external power source or there is a problem during a GUARD test, the meter will intermittently give off alarming and Err will be displayed on screen; at this time, you shall immediately stop test and solving the problem. 3.3 Voltage test
This tester can be used for measuring voltages in external circuits. The tester can automatically differentiate between AC and DC.
Danger
In order to avoid damages to the equipment or physical injuries, please observe the following: 1: Max. rated voltage (relative to earth): 1,000 Vrms (CATIII), or 600 Vrms (CATIV) 2: Max. input voltage: AC 750 V RMS, or DC 1000 V 3: Max. input frequency: 70 Hz 4: Do not make short-circuiting with a crocodile clip. 5: In case the cover of the socket is damaged, please do not use the tester.
3.3.1 Operation procedures for voltage measurements

1. Fully insert the tip of the tester probes into the crocodile clips. 2. Move and open the socket cover, and you will see L(+), E(-) terminals. 3. Insert the red tester probe into L(+) terminal, and black probe into E(-) terminal. 4. Connect the crocodile clips, which have already been connected to the tester probes, to the two ends of the test object; when voltage is greater than 50 V, the flash symbol and the backlight of measure button will flash. 5. Without pushing the measure button, you can directly read the displayed voltage value.
3.4 Temperature test

3.4.1 Operation procedures for temperature tests
1: Move the socket cover upward, and you will see the temperature sensor socket. 2: Insert the temperature sensor into the temperature sensor socket. Temperature measurement will automatically start. 3: Read the temperature value. 4: Push ENTER button or take off the temperature sensor to stop temperature measurement, and TEMP HOLD symbol will be lit up and the last measured temperature value will be displayed and held. 5: OF indicates that temperature is over 70 C; -OF indicates that temperature is lower than -10C.
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Note 1: If temperature measurement is stopped by pushing ENTER button, it can be resumed by pushing TEMP button. Note 2: When an insulation resistance value is held and if the temperature sensor is not connected, display of
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temperature will be switched to display of the time spent for measuring the insulation resistance; in order to display the held temperature value, please push TEMP button for switching (temperature value will flash). Note 3: The held data will be cleared after powering-off, and therefore please use the SAVE function to save data. Note 4: Parameters cannot be set during a temperature measurement.
Warning
Do not measure the temperature of a live object; otherwise, it might result in short-circuiting, malfunctions, or electric shock.
Note
High-voltage or static charge can damage the temp. sensor. Do not bend the sensor cable.
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4 Advanced test functions

4.1 Use of the timer
Application: 1: It can be used to automatically stop the test after a preset period of time. 2: With the timer function, time can be set between 30 seconds and 30 minutes (When the set time is greater than 1 minute, it can be adjusted in steps of 1 minute).
4.1.1 Setting the timer / controlling insulation resistance test

4.1.1.1 Operation procedures for using the timer
Standby status Gently touch TIMER button to make the set time flashing. Use , button to change the set time.
Standby status
Gently touch Timer button, and the set value will not be saved; for saving, use ENTER button (note 1).
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Note 1: After the timer is successfully set, TIMER symbol will be lit up. Note 2: After the timer is successfully set and when it is in an insulation test, the remaining test time is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Note 3: The measurement will automatically stop upon reaching the set time. Note 4: If measure button is pushed, the measurement will be immediately stopped no matter how many minutes are remaining, and the time spent for measuring will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. Note 5: When APS function is turned on, the auto powering-off function is activated, and the tester will be automatically turned off about 10 minutes after the end of the test.
4.1.2 Turning off the timer

Operation procedures
Standby status Gently touch Timer button and the set time will flash. Push Clear button, and select min and sec (select with , button).
Standby status
Gently touch Timer button, and the changed value is not saved; for saving, use ENTER button (note 1).
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Note 1: After the timer is cancelled, the TIMER symbol will be turned off.
4.1.3 Checking the preset timer

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Standby status
Gently touch Timer button, and the set time will flash.
Gently touch ENTER button, or TIMER button to return to standby mode.
4.2 Displaying PI and DAR

4.2.1 Application of PI, DAR
1: For objects being tested which with large capacity and long absorption process, such as electrical devices including transformer, generator, cable, and capacitor, sometimes the absorption ratio R60S/R15S is not sufficient to give you information of the whole process of absorption; therefore, we can use a ratio of insulation resistance for a long period of time, i.e., use PI, the ratio of insulation resistance at 10 min (R 10 min) over that at 1 min (R 1 min), to describe the whole process of insulation absorption, where PI is called insulation polarization index; In engineering, the insulation resistance and the absorption ratio (or polarization index) can give you information about the degree to which the insulation devices of generator and oil-dip power transformer are subject to dampness. After insulation parts are subject to dampness, the absorption ratio (or polarization index) decreases (as shown in Fig. 1), and therefore it is an important index for telling out whether an insulation part is subject to dampness. It should be pointed out that sometimes an insulation part with obvious drawbacks (e.g., the insulation part is broken through under high voltage) is nevertheless with a good absorption ratio (or polarization index). Therefore, absorption ratio (polarization index) cannot be used to discover local insulation drawbacks other than dampness and contamination.
1- Before drying, 15 C; 2 - after drying, 73.5 C; 3 - after running for 72h, and being cooled to 27 C
Fig. 1 Dependence of insulation resistance R on time t for a power generator 2: PI and DAR values can be automatically calculated as a reference for evaluating the insulation performance, because both parameters show the change of insulation resistance after the test object is subject to a testing voltage for a certain period of time.
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3: PI and DAR values can be calculated with the following equations:

PI (polarization index) =
R 10 Min R 1 Min
DAR (absorbing ratio) =
R 60 Sec R 15 Sec R 60 Sec R 30 Sec
DAR (absorbing ratio) =
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1: R 10 Min = Resistance value measured 10 minutes after applying the test voltage 2: R 1 Min = R 60 Sec = Resistance value measured 1 minute after applying the test voltage 3: R 30 Sec = Resistance value measured 30 seconds after applying the test voltage 4: R 15 Sec = Resistance value measured 15 seconds after applying the test voltage

Push MEASURE button to start test. Push MEASUREb utton to stop test. Push SELECT button to check PI, DAR data.
Standby status
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Note 1: In order to display DAR value, AVERAGE function must be turned off before measuring. Note 2: In order to display PI value, the time spent for measuring insulation resistance must be longer than 10 minutes (under the default situation). Note 3: In order to display DAR value, the measuring time must be longer than 1 minute. Note 4: When pushing SELECT button to review data, the displayed data will switch in the following order:
PI
DAR 1 min/30 s
Note 5: If the measurement is stopped before the set time expires, the screen will display ---. Note 6: If TC function is turned on, then PI and DAR values cannot be displayed. Note 7: PI and DAR values also cannot be displayed under the mode of step-voltage measurement.
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Note 8: If the value of insulation resistance flashes, the displayed value might be incorrect (because resistance changes rapidly before the preset time is reached, so that the internal circuit cannot respond to it; The measuring range needs to be changed); If the value of resistance flashes, then PI and DAR values can only be used as a rough reference; Please carry out measurement again. Note 9: The following table describes the meaning of special displaying for PI and DAR. Displayed PI, DAR values Description --One or more values of resistance are not successfully measured. One or more values of resistance exceed the measuring range. The first measured value is 0. >999 PI or DAR value is greater than 999. <0.01 PI or DAR value is less than 0.01.
4.3 Temperature Compensation

4.3.1 Application
1: It can be used for obtaining the insulation resistance under a temperature other than current ambient temperature. 2: The tester converts the measured value of resistance to the insulation resistance under a reference temperature, and displays the result. 3: Depending on the different properties of test objects, there are 10 modes of compensation (for details, see attached table 1). 4: The reference temperature can be set as any temperature in the range of reference temperature which depends on the mode of compensation, and the range of test temperature for conversion also depends on the mode of compensation (see attached table 1).
4.3.2 Applying temperature compensation

Operation procedures:
Standby status Insert temp. sensor for temp. test (note 1) Take off temp. sensor to stop temp. test.
Push MEASURE button to test insulation resistance.
Push , button to select compensation table.
Push TC button, and TABLE No. symbol will flash.
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Push , button to adjust the reference temp value.
Push Enter button to confirm it, and TC symbol will be displayed.
Push MEASURE button to stop insulation resistance test.
Push Enter button to confirm the selection, and ref. temp. will flash.
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Note 1: Temperature values can be entered through the keyboard; for TC test, the temp. range is 0-40 C; when this range is exceeded, you can press ENTER button to display Err and alarming indication, and then you can input a correct temperature value. Note 2: Temperature compensation is invalid under the mode of step-voltage measurement (under which STEP symbol is displayed). Note 3: If TC symbol is lit up, it signifies that the tester is under the mode of temperature compensation, and the screen will display insulation resistance under the reference temperature converted from the measured value. The graduation bar still shows the resistance value before conversion. Note 4: If the resistance value before conversion already exceeds the measuring range, temperature compensation cannot be performed and the screen will display ---. Note 5: If the temperature value is not held (TEMP HOLD symbol is not displayed) under the mode of temperature compensation, please measure or enter the temperature value before measuring resistance; Do not measure resistance before holding a temperature value. Note 6: Push SELECT button under the mode of temperature compensation to switch the display to value of leak current, however, the displayed leak current will be the value without compensation. The buttons for switching the display is listed in the following table. Displayed values for switching Insulation resistance after compensation Temperature / reference temperature Actual temperature setup leak current without compensation time spent idle mode Button used SELECT SELECT TMP
4.3.3 Exiting the mode of temperature compensation

Procedures: Push TC button, and TC symbol will be turned off and the mode of temperature compensation will be cancelled.
4.4 Step-Voltage Measurement

1: Application: it is used for observe the effect of testing voltage on the insulation resistance of the test object. 2: What is step-voltage measurement? The tester increases the testing voltage step by step, and tests insulation resistance and leak current; If the insulation resistance decreases with the increase of the testing voltage, it indicates that the insulation material of the test object has been damaged or polluted and attention should be given in this regard
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(Standard for reference: IEEE43-2000). 3: General description of the test 1) The testing voltage is increased in five steps at equal intervals during the insulation resistance measurement, and the values of insulation resistance and leak current are obtained at the end of each step; 2) The testing voltages are applied in one of the following two sequences: STEP (2.50 kV): 500 V, 1 kV, 1.5 kV, 2 kV, and 2.5 kV STEP (5.00 kV): 1 kV, 2 kV, 3 kV, 4 kV, and 5 kV 3) The voltage is increased after the time for generating voltage in each step is exceeded; the measurement is automatically stopped after the meter carries out the 5 step test; 4) The value of generated voltage increases step by step; however, the time interval for every step is the same.
4.4.1 Setting and managing step-voltage test

Standby status
Push button, and the set test voltage will flash.
Use , button to adjust the test voltage to 5 kV.
Push MEASURE and hold it >1s to start step-voltage test.
Push Enter button to switch to mode of step-voltage test, and Step symbol will be displayed.
Push CLOCK, TIMER button to select STEP 2.50kVSET, STEP5.00kVSET.
Test voltage increases in preset steps, and afterwards the test will be automatically stopped.
Tips
Note 1: Data of the last step is held and displayed (HOLD symbol is lit up). Note 2: When TC symbol is displayed (under the temp. compensation mode), the tester cannot conduct test under the mode of step-voltage measurement. Note 3: If you need to check the set voltage during measurement, just push button, and the set button voltage will be displayed for about 2 seconds; At the end of measurement, push to switch between the last input voltage and the last measured voltage.
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4.4.2 Reviewing test data at every step

Push Select button, and Hold symbol will flash.
Standby status
Push , button, and select test data in each step.
Push SELECT button, and Hold symbol will not be displayed.
Push TEMP button to display time spent in current step, temp., and humidity.
Push CLOCK, TIMER button to toggle between resistance and current.
4.4.3 Exiting the mode of step-voltage measurement

Standby
status
Press
Repeatedly push CLOCK until STEP symbol is turned off.
Push ENTER button to return to mode of insulation resistance test.
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5 Saving test data (save function)

1: The tester can save test data, set parameters, time and date in the internal memory, and the saved data will not be lost after powering-off. There are two modes of saving: 1) Manual saving: The held data is saved; the saved data can be reviewed on the screen, or be uploaded to a PC through a USB port. 2) log recording: Insulation resistance is saved at specified intervals; Only data of the last record can be reviewed on the screen, while all data can be reviewed on PC with the PC software. The data record number of the log record works as memory address in the memory. 2: The data record number is listed in the following table. Mode of Recording Data record number 00-09, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, Manual recording 80-89, 90-99 (Total 100 data) Lr0-Lr9 (Total 10 groups of data, with each group Log recording containing up to360 values) The following table lists types of data that can be saved. Mode of Recording Type of data Data saved in each record Manual recording Standard test data Data number, year/month/day/hour/minute/second, time spent, set test voltage, actual output voltage, last measured resistance value /measured resistance value after 15 seconds / measured resistance value after 30 seconds / measured resistance value after 1 minute, user-defined PI time interval, resistance value at user-defined time interval Manual recording Temperature Data number, year/month/day/hour/minute/second, time compensation data spent, temperature, humidity, set test voltage, actual output voltage, resistance value, reference temperature/humidity value, resistance value after compensation, compensation table number Manual recording Data from Data number, year/month/day/hour/minute/second, step step-voltage time, temperature/humidity, set test voltage, five groups of measurement actual output voltages, five groups of insulation resistance values Log recording ----Year/month/day/hour/minute/second, measurement time interval, temperature/humidity, set test voltage, 360 groups of actual output voltages, 360 groups of insulation resistance values Note 1: Only the last measured value in each step is recorded under mode of step-voltage measurement. Note 2: The result of voltage measurement cannot be saved.
5.1 Saving test data

5.1.1 Manual recording
1: Altogether 100 manually saved data can be saved in 10 groups (10 records for each group). 00-09, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90-99 2: Altogether there are three types of data: 1) Standard test data; 2) Temperature compensation data; 3) Data from step-voltage measurement. The saving modes for these three types of data are different. 3: Operation Procedures
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Start the test
End the test
Set data No.
Push Enter to save.
4: Operation procedures Start the test

End the test Push MEMO button, and the No. of the saved data will flash.
Push ENTER button to save data.
Use CLOCK, TIMER button to select data group No. (the first digit)
Use , button to select data No. (the 2nd digit)
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Note 1: A single temperature value or values of temperature /humidity can be saved as manual data. The tester must be under the mode of standard measurement (STEP and TC symbols are not displayed). A single temperature/humidity value cannot be saved under the mode of step-voltage measurement and the mode of temperature compensation. Note 2: If USED symbol is displayed for the selected data number, the saved data will be overwritten. Note 3: If MEMO button is pushed instead of ENTER button, data will not be saved. Note 4: If applying of step voltage is stopped in the middle of the measurement, data cannot be saved. Note 5: If power is turned off when MEMO No. symbol is flashing, data will be lost.
5.1.2 Log recording

1): The tester saves values of insulation resistance at the specified intervals, and altogether 10 groups of data can be saved (Lr0 - Lr9) with each group containing up to 360 values. The time interval can be chosen from: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and 5 minutes. 2): The number of data that can be recorded in each group and the time period of the record depend on the set time interval (with timer turned off). Time interval of recording 15 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 2 minutes 5 minutes Max. number of recorded data 360 360 360 250 100 Max. recording time 90 minutes 3 hours 6 hours 8 hours and 20 minutes 8 hours and 20 minutes
3): If the timer is set and when the set time expires, the measurement will automatically stop; the time can be chosen from: 30 seconds 30 minutes. 4): The period of time for continuous recording is affected by battery power; If the battery power becomes insufficient during the measurement, LobAt symbol will be displayed and data recording will stop. 5): If the tester is measuring a very low value of insulation resistance and consumes a lot of battery power, then the maximum number of data that can be recorded by the tester might decrease. Operation procedures
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Note 1: Please push MEMO button to exit the setup mode without changing internal settings. Note 2: Please push MEMO button to exit log-recording mode.
5.1.2.1 Procedures for setting data number

Standby status Push MEMO button, and MEMO No. symbol will be lit up and data No. flash. Use , button to select data No. lr0 - lr9.
Switch to mode of setting time interval, and time No. will flash.
Use Enter to confirm the
selected data No.
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Note 1: If the held data is displayed, the log-recording mode cannot be accessed, and therefore you need to push CLEAR button to clear the held data before proceeding to the next step. Note 2: The mode of log-recording cannot be accessed under the mode of step-voltage measurement or the mode of temperature compensation. Note 3: When a value of temperature or humidity is held and if you push SAVE button, it will switch to the interface for saving standard data. Note 4: If USED symbol is displayed for a certain data number, it indicates that there is already data saved under this number; because data cannot be overwritten under log-recording mode, you need to delete the saved data before saving new data. Note 5: When there are 10 groups of data saved in the log record and if SAVE button is pressed, FUL will be displayed and alarming indicator will appear. If you wish to save more data, you need to delete the previous data and then press SAVE button to access the log record mode.
5.1.2.2 Procedures for setting recording intervals

Set recording time interval. Use / button to select recording interval.
Use Enter button to confirm
the time interval and switch to log-recording mode.
5.1.2.3 Procedures for setting the timer
Log-recording mode
Push Timer button, and time value will flash.
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5.1.2.4 Testing
1: Start the insulation resistance measurement, and the first data will be obtained after the first specified time interval. 2: Insulation resistance measurement will stop under the following three circumstances: If time reaches the Max. recording time; or If time reaches the set period of time in the timer; or If measure button is pushed. Data number starts flashing at the end of measurement, while data has not been saved at this moment. 3: Temperature measurement can be carried out when necessary, which can be skipped usually. Temperature and humidity values that are measured with an external thermometer and hygrometer can also be entered into the tester.
Tips
Note 1: If the measurement stops before the first time interval, then log-recorded data will not be obtained, while data number will be displayed. Note 2: If LobAt is displayed and the data number is flashing after a measurement, it indicates that either the battery power is insufficient or power is turned off, and data will be saved.
5.1.2.5 Saving data to the memory

Procedures Push ENTER button, and MEMO No. symbol will be turned off after flashing and log-recorded data will be saved in the memory. In case the memory is damaged, Err will be displayed on LCD with 3 warning beeps, and then Err will disappear after 1 second.
Tips
Note 1: The tester cannot record the following data: ambient temperature under which insulation resistance measurement is carried out, the external voltage during a voltage measurement, and the leak current data which is read as resistance data.
5.2 Reviewing recorded data

5.2.1 Operation procedures:
Standby status
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Note 1: Manually-saved data can be reviewed on screen; For log-recorded data, only the last data can be reviewed on screen, while all records can be reviewed on PC with the PC software. Note 2: Push READ button under the mode of standby (MEMO No. symbol must be turned off) Note 3: Push READ button, and no will be displayed at the lower right corner if there is no data in the memory, which will automatically disappear after 1 second.
5.2.2 Mode of displaying for recorded data

The following are the displaying modes for recorded data 1: If the data number does not begin with Lr, then it is manually-recorded data; 2: If the data number begins with Lr, then it is log-recorded data; 3: The types of manually-recorded data are listed below: 1) If neither STEP nor TC is displayed, then it is standard test data. 2) If TC is displayed,then it is temperature compensation data. 3) If STEP is displayed, then it is step-voltage measurement data.
5.2.3 Reviewing recorded data

The recorded data can be categorized into standard test data, temperature compensation data, and step-voltage measurement data; A lot of data are not directly displayed on screen, and therefore you need to push SELECT button to switch the display in order to review data that is not on display.
5.2.3.1 Reviewing standard test data

For standard test data, the switching buttons are listed below in the table: Displayed values for switching For manually-recorded: Insulation resistance, leak current, DAR 1 min/15 s, DAR 1 min/30 s, PI (10/1 min); For log-recorded: insulation resistance, leak current. Time spent, temperature and humidity Date of test, time of test, data Return to standby mode The set testing voltage, actual output voltage Button used SELECT TEMP MEMO READ
5.2.3.2 Reviewing temperature compensation data

For temperature compensation data, the switching buttons are listed below in the table: Displayed values for switching Button used Insulation resistance after compensation, leak current without compensation SELECT Time spent, actual measured temperature, reference temperature SELECT
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Date of test, time of test, test data Return to standby mode The set testing voltage, actual output voltage Resistance before compensation, resistance after compensation Actual measured temperature / humidity, reference temperature / temperature compensation table number
MEMO READ TC TC
5.2.3.3 Reviewing step-voltage measurement data

There are two displaying modes for step-voltage measurement data: typical data display and detailed data display; the differences between these two modes are listed below in the table: Display mode Displayed data Symbol Typical data display The test data in the last step HOLD is not displayed Detailed data display Test data in every step HOLD is flashing 5.2.3.3.1 Mode of typical data display When displaying step-voltage measurement data, the test data in the last step is displayed first under the mode of typical data display. Switch the displayed data according to the descriptions below in the table. Displayed values for switching Button used Time spent, temperature / humidity TEMP Date of test, time of test, test data MEMO Accessing the mode of detailed data display SELECT Return to the standby mode READ The set voltage, actual output voltage 5.2.3.3.2 Mode of detailed data display Push SELECT button under the mode of typical data display, and HOLD symbol will start flashing and the display mode will be switched to the mode of detailed data display, and then it will display data on screen starting from the test data in the first step. Switch the displayed data according to the descriptions below in the table. Displayed values for switching Button used Switch to the test data in another step Insulation resistance value, leak current Time spent in every step, temperature / humidity Date of test, time of test, test data Return to the mode of typical data display Return to standby display mode The set voltage, actual output voltage TIMER, CLOCK TEMP MEMO SELECT READ
Tips
Note 1: Temperature, humidity, date and time can be reviewed under both display modes. Note 2: Data of leak current cannot be saved in the memory, which is calculated with voltage value and resistance value; the calculated value might differ from the value before saving by 1 %; when the resistance is 0, it will display ---.
5.3 Deleting data

5.3.1 Delete specified data
Standby status Push READ button to display READ symbol. Push / to select the data No. for deleting.
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Tips
Note 1: If READ button is pushed instead of ENTER button, data will not be deleted and the system will directly return to the previous interface.
5.3.2 Deleting all data

Delete all manually-saved records and log-records. Procedures
Standby status
Push READ button, and READ symbol will be displayed on screen.
Push CLEAR button twice, and ALL Clr symbol will be displayed.
Push ENTER button to delete all data.
Tips
Note 1: If READ button is pushed instead of ENTER button, data will not be deleted and the system will directly return to the previous interface.
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6 Other Functions
6.1 Changing and checking the time interval for calculating PI
User can define and set the two time intervals that are needed for displaying PI value. You can choose from 1 minute to 30 minutes, while the default settings are: t1 = 1 min, t2 = 10 min.
6.1.1 Changing the settings for time intervals

Standby status Push SELECT button for multiple times until PI is displayed on screen. Push TIMER, and the first time interval will flash and t1 symbol will be lit up. Use time.
to set
Push Enter button to confirm the second time interval and return to PI display.
Use time.
to set
Push Enter button to confirm the first time interval and t2 symbol will be lit up.
Tips
Note 1: Use / button to set the time, where the second time interval must be greater than the first one. Note 2: If the time interval is not the default value, then 10 / 1 min will not be displayed during PI displaying; Under this situation, the measured insulation resistance value is used to calculate PI at the set time intervals. Note 3: After the time intervals are changed, the measured PI values cannot be changed. Note 4: If CLOCK button is pushed during parameter-setting, the set parameters will not be changed and the system will return to the standby mode. Note 5: Time intervals can also be set via the communication software that is installed on a PC.
6.1.2 Checking the settings for time intervals

Push SELECT button for multiple times until PI is displayed. Push TIMER button, and the first time interval and t1 will flash; check the set value.
Standby status
Push Enter button to confirm the second time interval and return to PI display.
Push Enter button, and the second time interval t2 will flash; check the set value.
6.2 Changing and checking the applied time for step-voltage test
When changing the voltage-applying time for each step in step-voltage test, you can choose from: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and 5 minutes.
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Tips
Note 1: The set applied time for the voltage is the voltage application time in each step, rather than the total time in all the five steps.
6.2.1 Changing the settings for time

Procedures
Standby status Push button, and the set voltage will flash on screen. Push button and select 5.00kVSET, and then push RIGHT button to switch to STEP mode in a quick way.
Push
to set time.
Push TIMER button, and time value will flash.
Push Enter button, and the voltage indication will stop flashing, and it will be switched to step voltage test mode.
Push Enter button, and time stops flashing and time setup is ended.
Tips
Note 1: Time intervals can also be set through PC software which is installed on a PC.
6.2.2 Checking the settings for time

1. Push button under the mode of standby, and the voltage indication starts flashing. 2. Select a mode of step-voltage measurement (STEP 2.50 kV SET or STEP 5.00 kV SET) and push ENTER button, and then the time for every step will be displayed.
6.3 Entering temperature/humidity values measured with external thermometer/hygrometer

1. Application: Enter temperature and humidity values that are measured with an external thermometer / hygrometer to replace the temperature values measured with the tester. 2. Method: Before entering data, take off the temperature sensor; after entering temperature and humidity values, use SAVE function to save the data. 3. Input range: for temperature, -10.0 to 70.0 C; for humidity, 0.0 to 99.9 RH. Operation procedures:
Enter temp./humidity Save temp./humidity
6.3.1 Entering and saving temperature and humidity values

6.3.1.1 Entering temperature and humidity values
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Standby status
Push TEMP button, and temperature value will flash.
Push CLOCK, TIMER button to move the cursor; push / to increase or decrease the value.
Push Enter to save the entered temp./ humidity.
Push CLOCK, TIMER button to move the cursor; push

/ to increase or decrease the value.
Push Enter button, and the humidity value will flash (note 1).
Tips
Note 1: When TC symbol is displayed, the tester returns to standby mode and humidity value is not displayed. Note 2: With the temperature sensor being connected, humidity value cannot be displayed, even if the humidity value is held. Note 3: When values of resistance and current are held, or when it is under the mode of step-voltage measurement, temperature and humidity indication will be displayed and time value will be turned off after values of temperature and humidity are entered. Note 4: If TEMP button is pushed with temp./humidity values flashing, system will return to standby mode.
6.3.1.2 Saving data of temperature and humidity to the memory

Standby status
Push MEMO button, and MEMO No. symbol will be displayed on screen.
Push TIMER, data no.
CLOCK,
Push ENTER button to save data with MEMO No.
to select a
Tips
Note: When only temperature data and humidity data are saved, they are saved as standard data. Resistance value, voltage data and other data are saved as ---.
6.3.2 Clearing the indication for saving temperature/humidity data.

Clear TEMP HOLD symbol and temperature/humidity data according to the following procedures: Operation Procedures
Push TEMP button, and temperature value will start flashing. 45 CLEAR Push CLEAR button, and Push CLEAR button, and the temperature indication will be changed to --- C. http://mitchellinstrument.com Push ENTER button, and
Standby status
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Note 1: If the temperature sensor is connected, please take it off before doing anything else. Note 2: Only the displayed temperature/humidity values are cleared in the above procedures, while data in the memory are not cleared.
6.4 Communicating with a PC

1: PC can be used to make table or curve 2: Data in the memory can be uploaded to a PC, while the internal parameters can be set with a PC. 3: Relevant software shall be installed on a PC. 4: The tester cannot carry out insulation resistance test, leak current test, or voltage test when it is communicating with a PC. 5: System requirement Operation system: Windows98, Windows2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista Hard-disk capacity: 100 MB remaining space Interface: USB 6: Functions of the PC software 1) Obtain the saved data from the tester. 2) Display the obtained data and log-record and make curves for the step-voltage measurement, and save test data. 3) Set tester parameters. 7: Parameters that can be set on a PC. 1) Date and time 2) Time interval for calculating PI 3) The applied time for step-voltage test
6.4.1 Installing the PC software

Make sure that the software is installed on the PC before connecting the tester to the PC. Procedures 1. Double click IRT_STEPUP.EXE 2. Click NEXT
Welcome to install Insulation Resistance Tester V1.0 wizard Press next to continue
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3. Select I accept the above terms and conditions and click NEXT.
License agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully:
I agree the terms I do not accept Back Next Cancel
4. Choose the installation directory and click NEXT.
Destination folder
Select Destination folder then press next Browse
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5. Click NEXT.
Confirm Installation Press next to continue Program ready to install
Back
Next
Cancel
6. Start installing.
During the installlation, please wait
Decompressing files
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7. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Insulation Rsistance Teter V1.0
Please press finish to exit the Back installation Next Cancel
Back
Finish
Cancel
8. After installation is completed, an icon of Insulation meter V1.0 appears on the desktop; double click on it to start it.
Insulation Resistance Tester V1.0
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6.4.2 Installing driver

Driver shall be installed (under Windows XP) before connecting the tester to the PC. Procedures 1. Turn off the tester. 2. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the tester to the PC. 3. Turn on power, and the PC will automatically detect the tester and it will display new hardware found on screen. If a wizard dialogue box for auto updating Windows pops up, select NO and click on Next Step button once. This dialogue box does not pop up in certain versions of Windows XP, instead, the dialogue box that is described in the forth step pops up. 4. Choose install from list or install from specified folder (advanced), and click NEXT STEP once.
Hardware Wizard Install:
Insert CD or Floppy Disk if you have Install option Auto Install (Recommanded) Select source location(Advanced) To Continue ,press next Back Next Cancel
5. Insert the supplied CD into the optical driver E, and click Browse and then select the file USB_DRIVER from the CD, and then click NEXT
Select Search and Install Option
Auto Searching Driver from from specified folder
Search CD and Floppy Search Specified Folder Browse Search Driver by Manual
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Back
Next
Cancel
6. Auto searching
Searching
Back
Next
Cancel
7. Click Finish
Software have Installed
To Exit ,Press Finish

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6.4.3 Downloading data to PC / Configuring the tester

Use a 2-meter or shorter USB cable to increase communication reliability. When the tester probes are connected to the tester, please do not connect the tester to PC. Procedures 1. Move the socket cover upward, so that the USB socket is seen. 2. Plug the standard plug of the USB cable into the USB socket on PC, and connect the USB square plug to the USB socket on the meter. 3. Run the communication software on PC.
Tips
Only one tester at a time can be connected to a PC. During data transfer, please do not unplug the USB cable so that transfer errors can be avoided.
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7 Specifications
7.1 Ordinary specifications
Table 1: Ambient temp. and humidity for test Temperature for battery charging Storage temperature and humidity Temperature and humidity for battery pack storage Operation environment Test method Display Overflow indication Underflow indication Frequency for updating the display Detection of output voltage Voltage Temperature Graduation bar 0 - 40 C, < 85% RH (without condensation) 10 - 40 C, < 80% RH -10 - 50 C, < 90% RH (without condensation) -20 - 30 C, < 80% RH (without condensation) For elevation lower than 2000 m Applying DC voltage (for measuring insulation resistance); effective value (voltage) LCD with backlight; Max. number: 999 >, OF >, -OF For insulation resistance / leak current: once per second (once in every four seconds if AVERAGE function is used ) Twice per second Four times per second Once per second Twice per second
Table 2: Terminals
Power supply Max. power consumption Max. powering time Max. input voltage Max. input frequency Max. rated voltage to earth Insulation strength Overload protection Dimensions Net Weight Applicable standards
1). Insulation resistance / voltage test: L(+), E(-), GUARD (GUARD terminals can only be used for insulation resistance / leak current tests). 2): Temperature sensor, USB, and charger. 1) LR14 alkaline battery 6; rated voltage: 1.5 V 6 2) Battery pack, rechargeable nickel - metal hydride batteries; rated voltage: 7.2 V (for 500 times of charging) 1) 10 VA (using battery); 2) 6 VA (using rechargeable battery pack). Alkaline battery: about 9 hours; Battery pack: about 5 hours (with 5 kV-voltage generated, with terminals in an open circuit, and with backlight turned off). 750 VAC, 1000 VDC 70 Hz 1000 Vrms (CAT III), 600 Vrms (CAT IV) 6880 VAC: 15 seconds 1000 VAC, 1200 VDC between L(+) and E(-) terminals: 1 minute About 284 mm (L)230 mm (w)125 mm (h) About 2.5 kg (without batteries) The design is complied with DL/T 845.1-2004 EN61010-1:2001
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Table 3: 1: Test cable, 3 m 3 2: Crocodile clips, 3 3: Instruction manual, 1 4: LR14 alkaline battery, 6 5: USB cable, 1 6: Temperature sensor, 1 7: CD, 1 1: Rechargeable battery pack 2: AC charger USB Ver 2.0, for communications with the PC software. 1: Data transfer 2: Tester setup 3: Data output
Standard accessories
Optional accessories Interface PC application software
Table 4: Additional Functions Temperature compensation function PI / DAR display function Step-voltage measurement function Data saving function: manual recording (100 records), log recording (10), deleting a single record, deleting all records, uploading data to PC Temperature/humidity input function: (input range for temperature, -10.0 to 70 C; for humidity, 0.0 to 99.9% RH). Timer function: (time can be chosen from 30 seconds to 30 minutes) Display of the time spent for test Time display: (including year, month, day, hour, minute, and second) AVERAGE function Auto-discharging function ALARM function LCD backlight Buzzer indication COMMUNICATION function Battery charging function Auto powering off SYSTEM RESET function
7.2 Test parameters

Data that can be tested: insulation resistance, leak current, voltage, and temperature.
7.2.1 Insulation resistance test

Testing voltage 1: Applicable range: 250 VDC - 5.00 kVDC 2: Methods of setting 1) Choose from preset voltages (250 V, 500 V, 1 kV, 2.5 kV, 5 kV) 2) Fine adjustment (resolution for 250 V 1 kV: 25 V; for 1kV 5 kV: 100 V)
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Short-circuit current Detection of output voltage
3: Rated test current: 1) 250 V - 1.00 kV ---------- 1 mA 2) 1.10 kV - 2.50 kV--------- 0.5 mA 3) 2.60 kV - 5.00 kV---------0.25 mA 3 mA Range of display: 0 V 999 V, 0.98 kV - 5.50 kV Precision: (5% rdg + 5 dgt )
Precision for insulation resistance: Set test voltage 250 V DC 500 V DC
Test range 0.01 M ~ 2.5 G 2.51 G ~ 250 G 0.01 M ~ 5.0 G 5.01 G ~ 500 G 0.01 M ~ 10 G 10.1 G ~ 500 G 501 G ~ 999 G 0.01 M ~ 25 G 25.1 G ~ 500 G 501 G ~ 999 G 1 T ~ 2.5 T 0.01 M ~ 50 G 50.1 G ~ 500 G 501 G ~ 999 G 1 T ~ 5 T
Threshold value of basic error (5% rdg + 5 dgt) (20% rdg +10 dgt) (5% rdg +5 dgt) (20% rdg +10 dgt) (5% rdg +5 dgt) (20% rdg +10 dgt) (30% rdg +20 dgt) (5% rdg +5 dgt) (20% rdg +10 dgt) (30% rdg +20 dgt) (30% rdg + 40 dgt) (5% rdg + 5 dgt) (20% rdg + 10 dgt) (30% rdg + 20 dgt) (30% rdg + 40 dgt)
1000 V DC
2.5 kV DC
5 kV DC
Tips
Note: Response time < 15 seconds (Time needed for attaining the specified precision for the displayed value from the start of measurement with AVERAGE function turned off).
7.2.2 Leak current test

Measuring range: 1.00 nA - 3.00 mA (auto range; see note 1) Range Measuring range 10 nA 1.00 nA ~ 9.99 nA 100 nA 9.0 nA ~ 99.9 nA 1000 nA 100 nA ~ 999 nA 10 A 0.90 A ~ 9.99 A 100 A 9.0 A ~ 99.9 A 1000A 90 A ~ 999 A 3 mA 0.90 mA ~ 3.00 mA Threshold value of basic error (15% rdg. + 1 nA) (15% rdg. + 5 dgt) (2.5% rdg. + 5 dgt)
Tips
Note 1: If the displayed value is less than the lower limit of each range, then precision cannot be guaranteed. Note 2: Response time < 15 seconds (Time needed for attaining the specified precision for the displayed value
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from the start of measurement with AVERAGE function turned off).
Range of temp./humidity within which insulation resistance test precision is guaranteed

Range of insulation resistance 0 - 100 M 101 M 20 G 21 G 500 G 501 G 5 T Range of humidity within which insulation resistance test precision is guaranteed <85% RH(no condensation) <75% RH(no condensation) <65% RH(no condensation) <55% RH(no condensation) Range of temperature within which insulation resistance test precision is guaranteed 23 C 5 C (73 F 9 F)
7.2.3 Voltage test

Test mode Test range Precision error Input resistance DC voltage (50 V ~ 1000 V) AC voltage 50 V ~ 750 V/(50 Hz ~ (5% rdg + 5 dgt) About 10 M 60 Hz)
Tips
Note 1: Range of temperature and humidity in which measuring precision is guaranteed: 23 5 C, < 90% RH (without condensation) Note 2: Response time: less than 3 seconds.
7.2.4 Temperature test

Measuring range -10 C ~ 0.1 C 0.0 C ~ 40.0 C 40.1 C ~ 70.0 C Measuring precision 1.5 C 1.0 C 1.5 C
Tips
Note 1: Range of temperature and humidity in which measuring precision is guaranteed: 23 5 C, < 90% RH (without condensation) Note 2: Response time: About 100 seconds. Including response time of the temperature sensor.
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8 Maintenance and Repair

1: If it seems that there is a problem with the tester, please make sure that batteries have enough power and the connection of tester probes is in good condition. 2: Before mailing out the tester for service, please take off batteries and properly pack the tester to prevent damages during transportation, and describe the problem in detail; our company is not liable for any damage caused by transportation. 3: There is a button battery in the tester; please have the battery replaced in case there is a problem with date and time after powering on. If you are not a professional technician, please do not replace the internal button battery on your own; in case internal parts are replaced by yourself, the warranty will be void. 4: The rechargeable battery can be charged for about 500 times; Please replace the rechargeable battery in case the time period for continuous operation decreases significantly with a fully charged battery.
8.1 Trouble shooting

In case the tester does not function well, please first conduct checks according to the below table. Reference Problems Items for check Measures to be taken sections Are batteries installed? Install new batteries Is battery power very low? Check polarity. Tester cannot Does polarity match for the battery? be powered on. Are batteries charged? Charge the rechargeable battery. Is the battery selection switch Check the position of the battery 2.1.1 correctly set? selection switch. 2.1.2 Batteries Check if the charger is correctly Is the charger correctly attached? 2.1.3 cannot be attached? charged. Are rechargeable batteries installed? Install rechargeable batteries. 2.1.2 Is there a problem with test probes? Replace the tester probe. Insulation Are tester probes inserted all the way Insert tester probes all the way in. 2.4 resistance value in? is incorrect. Are tester probes connected to correct Check the terminals. 2.4 terminals? Detected voltage is very The output voltage should be very low during Is the resistance value very small? Appendix 1 low when the resistance is low. insulat. resist. test. Temperature Is the temperature sensor correctly Correctly install the temperature 2.5 cannot be installed? sensor. measured. Resistance cannot be measured under Measure the temperature before Is temperature measured? 4.3 temperature measuring resistance. compensation mode. Communication Is USB cable correctly installed? Correctly install the USB cable. 6.4 with PC failed. Powering off Is battery power insufficient? Replace the battery. 2.1.1 during Are rechargeable batteries fully Charge the battery. 2.1.4 measurement. charged?
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Problems
Items for check Is GUARD terminal directly connected to the tester probe which is connected to L(+) terminal?
Measures to be taken Check the crocodile clip on the tester probe.
Reference sections 3.2.1
8.2 Cleaning
Dip soft cloth in clean water or non-aggressive cleaner, and then wipe and clean the tester. Please do not use benzene type of solvent, alcohol, acetone, ether, ketone, thinner, gasoline, etc., which will cause deformation or decoloration. Finally use dry cloth to wipe and dry the tester. The used tester should be disposed of and the lithium battery / rechargeable battery should be removed in compliance with local laws and regulations. Warning In order to avoid electrical damages and malfunctions, please do not install a new lithium battery and re-use the tester. Remove the lithium battery. Tools: screw driver, hexagonal wrench, tweezers 1. Turn off power, and take off LR14 batteries and rechargeable batteries. 2. Take off the four screws on the back, and take off the bottom cover. 3. Take off the screws for fixing the two circuit-boards, and take out the circuit board. Do not take off the circuit board that is closer to LCD. 4. The lithium battery is on the remaining circuit board. Insert tweezers or other similar tools in between the battery and the battery holder, and then take off the battery.
8.3 Disposal
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Attached Table
Temperature Compensation Table: Use the following tables for temperature compensation: tables 0 ~ 8 are based on Chinese standards and table 9 is based on U.S. standards. Table 0: Object to be tested Applicable range of reference temperatures Range of convertible actual temperatures under which tests are performed Compensation equation Oil-immersed power transformer -10 ~ 70 C -10 ~ 70 C Rt Rtref = 1.5 Rtref: resistance after compensation. Rt: resistance under t (temperature). Tref: reference temperature t: the actual temperature during measurement Electric motor stator coils, thermoplastic materials. 5 ~ 75 C 5 ~ 70 C Rt Rtref = 2 Rtref: resistance after compensation. Rt: resistance under t (temperature). Tref: reference temperature T: the actual temperature during measurement Electric motor stator coils, B-type thermoplastic materials. 5 ~ 100 C 5 ~ 70 C Rt Rtref = 1.6 Rtref: resistance after compensation. Rt: resistance under t (temperature). Tref: reference temperature T: the actual temperature during measurement Power supply cables. Table 3: -5 ~ 40 Table 4: -5 ~ 36 Table 5: 1 ~ 40 Table 6: 0 ~ 40 Table 7: 0 ~ 40 Table 8: 0 ~ 40 The same as in the above row
( t tref ) / 10 ( t tref ) / 10 ( t tref ) / 10
Table 1: Object to be tested Applicable range of reference temperatures Range of convertible actual temperatures under which tests are performed Compensation equation
Table 2: Object to be tested Applicable range of reference temperatures Range of convertible actual temperatures under which tests are performed Compensation equation
Object to be tested Applicable range of reference temperatures
Range of convertible actual temperatures under which tests are performed Compensation equation: for temperature conversion
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Object to be tested coefficients of power cables, see the coefficients listed in the below table.
Power supply cables. Rtref = At/Atref Rt Atref: reference temperature coefficient At: the actual temperature coefficient for real measurement Rtref: resistance after temperature compensation. Rt: resistance under t (temperature). Tref: reference temperature T: the actual temperature during measurement
Temperature compensation coefficients for power cables: Coefficient A Temperature Oil-dipped poly vinyl fluoride (C) insulation insulation cable cable 1 ~ 3 kV 6 kV Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 -5 0.08 0.016 -4 0.09 0.019 -3 0.1 0.024 -2 0.11 0.029 -1 0.13 0.032 0 0.14 0.042 1 0.16 0.048 0.25 2 0.18 0.054 0.26 3 0.20 0.07 0.27 4 0.22 0.077 0.28 5 0.24 0.091 0.29 6 0.26 0.109 0.31 7 0.30 0.124 0.33 8 0.33 0.151 0.36 9 0.37 0.183 0.37 10 0.41 0.211 0.38 11 0.44 0.249 0.41 12 0.49 0.292 0.48 13 0.52 0.34 0.52 14 0.56 0.402 0.58 15 0.61 0.468 0.59 16 0.64 0.547 0.63 17 0.73 0.638 0.74 18 0.82 0.744 0.78 19 0.91 0.857 0.85 20 1 1 1 21 1.09 1.17 1.11 22 1.18 1.34 1.20 23 1.26 1.57 1.40 24 1.33 1.81 1.80 25 1.44 2.08 1.90 26 1.55 2.43 2.05 27 1.68 2.79 2.40 28 1.76 3.22 2.70 29 1.92 3.71 3.80
Normal rubber Table 6
Normal SBR rubber Table 7
Butyl rubber Table 8
0.38 0.4 0.42 0.44 0.46 0.48 0.51 0.54 0.57 0.6 0.63 0.67 0.71 0.74 0.79 0.82 0.85 0.88 0.92 0.96 1 1.06 1.13 1.20 1.27 1.35 1.44 1.54 1.65 1.77
0.27 0.28 0.29 0.31 0.33 0.36 0.39 0.42 0.45 0.48 0.51 0.54 0.58 0.62 0.66 0.7 0.75 0.8 0.86 0.93 12 1.11 1.23 1.36 1.51 1.68 1.87 2.08 2.31 2.57
0.34 0.35 0.38 0.4 0.42 0.44 0.46 0.49 0.52 0.54 0.58 0.61 0.64 0.68 0.72 0.76 0.81 0.85 0.9 0.96 1 1.07 1.14 1.22 1.30 1.38 1.45 1.55 1.65 1.77
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Temperature (C) 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Oil-dipped insulation cable Table 3 2.09 2.25 2.42 2.60 2.79 2.95 3.12 3.37 3.58 4.06 4.53
Coefficient A poly vinyl fluoride insulation cable 1 ~ 3 kV 6 kV Table 4 Table 5 4.27 4.10 4.92 4.45 5.60 5.20 6.45 5.80 7.42 7.60 8.45 8.28 9.70 8.50 9.66 11.60 14.50 16.00
Normal rubber Table 6 1.90 2.03 2.17 2.32 2.47 2.65 2.85 3.10 3.35 3.63 3.95
Normal SBR rubber Table 7 2.86 3.18 3.53 3.91 4.33 4.79 5.29 5.83 6.44 7.18 8.23
Butyl rubber Table 8 1.89 2.00 2.15 2.32 2.50 2.69 2.90 3.13 3.38 3.65 3.94
Table 9: Object to be tested Applicable range of reference temperatures Range of convertible actual temperatures under which tests are performed Compensation equation Rotary machines 20 ~ 60 C 20 ~ 60 C Rt Rtref = 10.5 Rtref: resistance after compensation. Rt: resistance under t (temperature). Tref: reference temperature T: the actual temperature during measurement
( t tref ) / 10
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Standard Included Accessories:

LR14 alkaline battery 6

Data analysis Software 1

Tester probes (about 3 m) (red, black, blue) 1 for each

Crocodile clip (red, black, blue) 1 for each

Charger Input: 100-240 VAC Output: 12 VDC, 3.0 A

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Table 1: Safety Information

Table 2: Warning Information Danger Warning Note Tips

Table 3: Definition of the Precision Symbols

Digit Reading or displayed value

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Table 4: Measurement Categories

Points of Attention during Operation

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<65% RH(no condensation) <55% RH(no condensation)

Direct sunlight High temperature

Corrosive explosive gas

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1.3 General Description of Test Methods

1.3.1 Test conditions

1.3.2 Test procedures

1.3.2.2 Start testing 1.3.2.3 Insulation resistance test

4) Push button and set test voltage, as shown in Fig. 1-2.

6)Read data As shown in Fig. 1-3

7) Push TEST button to stop the test

Test is ended when voltage is lower than 10 V.

8)Auto discharging function is activated.

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Read data (as shown in Fig. 1-5)

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Read data, As shown in Fig. 1-7

Fig. 1-6 1.3.2.3.3 Data holding

1.4 Names and Functions of Components

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1.4.1 Front view:

1.4.2 LCD Display-all Diagram

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