Summary of MIT510
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M mit510 5kv digital insulation tester user manual.
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G safety warnings ■ the circuit under test must be switched off, de-energised, isolated and checked to be safe before insulation test connections are made. Make sure the circuit is not re-energised whilst the instrument is connected. ■ circuit connections must not be touched during an insulation tes...
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Symbols used on the instrument are: f caution: risk of electric shock g caution: refer to accompanying notes t equipment protected throughout by double insulation (class ii) c equipment complies with current eu directives. Contents 3 description 4 power lead and charging the batteries 4 quick start ...
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If the power lead supplied is not suitable for your type of mains outlet, do not use an adaptor. Always use a power lead fitted with the correct plug. Nb: a plug severed from the power lead is a hazard if plugged into a live socket. Severed plugs must be destroyed immediately. The instrument is fitt...
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8. To stop the test press test button. 9. Timer will stop. 10. Analogue display shows insulation resistance. 11. Digital display shows resistance or current selected by pressing Ω /i button. 12. Load capacitance will be calculated and displayed after the end of the test. 13. Time-constant will be di...
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Instrument controls and indicators power on/off button: the instrument will only turn on if this button is pressed, held and then released after the display responds. If pressed and released before the display responds the instrument will not turn on. If pressed and held continuously the instrument ...
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Across the insulation between the bare cable and the external sheathing due to the presence of moisture or dirt. Where it is required to remove the effect of this leakage, particularly at high testing voltages, a bare wire may be bound tightly around the insulation and connected via the third test l...
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8 voltage at terminals: when not testing, the voltage displayed is the test voltage previously selected. If there is an external voltage greater than 50 v present, this will be displayed regardless of changes made to the test voltage. In this case the instrument will not do a test, the test button r...
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Capacitance display: at the end of a test the capacitance of the circuit under test is calculated and displayed. After a test the display shows the last measurement made until v▲, v▼ or test buttons are pressed. Time constant: at the end of a test the time-constant of the circuit under test is calcu...
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10 environmental operating temperature: -10°c to 50°c storage temperature: -25°c to 65°c ingress protection (lid closed): ip65 humidity: 90% rh non-condensing at 40°c dimensions: 305 x 194 x 360 (mm) (12 x 7.6 x 14.2 inches) weight: 6.75 kg (15lb) approx voltage output accuracy (0°c to 30°c): 0 - +4...
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11 order code included accessories 3m lead set 8101-181 user guide on cd-rom 6172-929 optional accessories 3m lead set with straight jaw clamps 6220-797 15m lead set 8101-183 3m lead set, insulated clamps contact megger accessories.
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12 repair and warranty the instrument contains static sensitive devices, and care must be taken in handling the printed circuit board. If an instrument’s protection has been impaired it should not be used, but sent for repair by suitably trained and qualified personnel. The protection is likely to b...
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