Megger MFT1500 Series Quick Start Manual

Summary of MFT1500 Series

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    M mft1500 series multifunction tester quick start guide.

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    G safety warnings ■ safety warnings and precautions must be read and understood before the instrument is used. They must be observed during use. ■ the circuit under test must be switched off, de-energised and isolated before test connections are made when carrying out insulation and continuity tests...

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    Continuity measurement [ Ω ] range switch set to [ Ω ] range test lead options 1 or 2 the mft1500 will automatically display continuity resistance when connected. Lead null short test leads together and press the yellow test button on the instrument or switched probe. Continuity buzzer ( z ) the buz...

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    Insulation testing [m Ω ] range switch set to [250 v, 500 v or 1 kv] range test lead options 1 or 2 for insulation voltage range select 250 v, 500 v or 1 kv as required. Press the yellow test button on the instrument or on the switched probe to activate the test. Insulation test lock press the yello...

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    25 a (high current loop test) [25 a] for use on circuits with no rcd protection fitted. Warning: the lcd 'neons' are invalid when using the two wire connection and should be ignored. Range switch set to [25 a] range test lead set: options 1, 2 or 3 phase-earth loop impedance 1) connect the green lea...

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    Psc measurement [psc] note: high current 25 a measurement only! Range switch set to [psc] using test lead option 1, 2 or 3 , connect the test leads as follows: phase-earth psc green lead to earth and the red lead to phase. Phase-neutral psc green lead to neutral and red lead to phase. Phase-phase ps...

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    Dc test [dc] used for testing dc sensitive rcds. Test lead option 1,2 or 3 as required 1)select the appropriate rcd rated current on the right hand rotary switch. 2)select the [dc] test on the left hand switch. 3) press the yellow test button. 4)the trip time will be displayed . 5)if the rcd fails t...

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    M this instrument is manufactured in the united kingdom. The company reserves the right to change the specification or design without prior n o t i c e . Megger is a registered trademark. Part no 6172-812 - edition 1 - printed in england - 0503.