Summary of ET-809
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Et-809 insulation-continuity tester user manual.
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 2 index safety precautions....................................................... 1-2 safety notes................................................................ 3 features................................................................
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 3 1. Safety precautions electricity can cause severe injuries even with low voltages or currents. Therefore it is extremely important that you read the following information before using your analogue tester. 1.1 this instrument must ...
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 4 use with caution in the presence of voltage above 24v as these pose a shock hazard. 1.7 pay attention to cautions and warnings which will inform you of potentially dangerous procedures. 1.8 your analogue insulation tester has a live...
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 5 2. Safety notes rated environmental condition (1) indoor use. (2) installation category Ⅲ. (3) pollution degree 2. (4) altitude up to 2000m. (5) relative humidity 80% max. (6) ambient temperature 0°c~40°c. Meter is protected through...
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 6 ● live warning and display of external voltage presence. ● fuse and overload protected. ● on line battery monitoring shows if battery is ok. ● very low battery consumption. ● on-load battery check (+/-205ma load for worst case). ● o...
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 7 5. Specifications insulation ● test voltage 250vdc 500vdc 1000vdc +10%-0% +10%-0% +10%-0% ● mirror scale 100m Ω 200mΩ 400m Ω ● mid-scale 1m Ω 2m Ω 4m Ω ● scale multiplier x1/2 x1 x2 ● accuracy ±5% ● output short-circuit current ±1.3...
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 8 6. Why test is necessary? Insulation every electrical apparatus and installation need to be safe for the user and for the equipment itself. Electrical conductors of electricity need to be insulated from each other, so that they do n...
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 9 7. Instrument layout 1.Test button switch 2.Function selector 3.Battery ok indicator 4.Mirror scale 5.Live circuit warning light 6.Test leads and fuse zeroing knob.
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 10 8. Simplified instructions instructions analogue insulation-continuity tester warning this instrument must only be used by a competent trained individual. Consult the full operating instructions. Never press the test button before ...
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 11 continuity tests - Ω ranges 1. Select the desired ohm range, 3Ω or 500Ω. 2. Short the test leads, press test button and adjust the ohms zero adj to zero the pointer on the 0Ω (green scale). 3. Check the circuit is not live. 4. Conn...
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 12 10. Functions 10.1 battery check turn the function selector to batt. Check. This function has a load which draw about 205ma when test is performed, and therefore it is doing a worst case battery test. Then, press the test button, t...
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 13 10.2 dc warning the dc warning buzzer will beep continuously when dc voltage is higher than 30vdc on the test probes and the test button is not pressed. The neon light "circuit live" will illuminate when the voltage on the test pro...
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 14 10.5 low ohms measurement 0 - 500Ω always check for voltage before testing and measuring on a circuit. This instrument is intended for measuring low Ω and insulation resistance on un- energized circuits only. Use the procedure expl...
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 15 connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured. For short test, press button and keep pressed. For long test or hand free measurements, press and turn the test button. 10.6 low ohms measurement 0 – 3Ω always check for voltage...
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 16 connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured. For short test, press button and keep pressed. For long test or hand free measurements, press and turn the test button. 10.7 insulation resistance measurement @ 250vdc always ch...
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 17 once you are sure that the circuit to be tested is not energized, then press the button for a short test duration or press and turn the button for a long test.Once you end the test, allow a few seconds for the instrument to automat...
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 18 10.9 insulation resistance measurement @ 1000vdc always check for voltage before testing and measuring on a circuit. This instrument is intended for measuring low Ω and insulation resistance on un-energized circuits only. Use the p...
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 19 11. Battery & fuse replacement 11.1 battery replacement your analogue insulation tester's battery compartment is situated under the tester. The bat.Ok will not illuminate when batteries need to be replaced. Disconnect the test lead...
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Wavecom instruments insulation-continuity tester user manual page 20 13. Cleaning & storage periodically, wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent ; do not use abrasives or solvents. If meter is not to be used for periods longer than 60 days, remove the batteries and store them separately. Cat ...