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USB Line input RS232 Measurement terminals -ve Guard +ve Timer and selectors

SAFETY WARNINGS

Test voltage and selectors Backlight On/Off Function Fn Test Mode High voltage warning indicator Voltage at terminals Test mode Alarm Data recording

Line input Present indicator Power On/Off /I selector Data record Test Start/Stop

This instrument must only be used by suitably trained and competent persons. 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 test. After completing a test, capacitive circuits must be completely discharged before disconnecting the test leads. Capacitive charges can be lethal. Tested items should be firmly shorted out with a shorting link, after discharge, until required for use. This is to guard against any stored dielectric absorption charge subsequently being released thereby raising the voltage to potentially dangerous levels. The voltage indicator and automatic discharge features should be regarded as additional safety features and not a substitute for normal safe working practice. It is rare, but in certain circumstances, breakdown of the circuit under test may cause the instrument to terminate the test in an uncontrolled manner, possibly causing a loss of display while the circuit remains energised. In this event, the unit must be turned off and the circuit discharged manually. Test leads, including crocodile clips, must be in good order, clean and with no broken or cracked insulation. The instrument should not be used if any part of it is damaged. Water on the surface of the instrument may lead to erroneous results. It is recommended that the instrument is not used in wet weather conditions. This instrument is not intrinsically safe and must not be used in hazardous atmospheres.

Battery level

Timers Main, T1, T2 Alarm limit Analogue display High voltage warning indicator Capacitance display

Breakdown indicator High voltage warning indicator

BASIC GUIDE TO OPERATION Testing: 1. Check connections to load - see SAFETY WARNINGS 2. To turn on, press and hold Power On/Off button and release after display responds. 3. Check voltage at terminals display to be sure the load is safe to energise. 4. Set test voltage required with V and V buttons. 5. Set test time required with T and T buttons. 6. To start a test, press and hold TEST button and release after red LED shows. If external voltage at terminals <50 V (<80 V for MIT1020 instruments), testing starts. 7. TEST button indicator will show red during a test and display will flash warning arrows to indicate High Voltage present at terminals. 8. Main timer will count up from zero during test. 9. To stop the test press TEST button. 10. Timer will stop. 11. Analogue display shows insulation resistance. 12. Main digital display shows resistance or current selected by pressing /I button. 13. DAR and PI will be calculated and displayed subject to timer settings - refer to manual. 14. Load capacitance will be calculated and displayed if measurable at the end of the test. 15. Time-constant will be displayed if measurable at the end of the test. Battery charging: 1. Connect to line input (85 - 265V rms 50/60Hz). 2. Battery will charge when the instrument is not performing a test.

Dielectric absorption ratio/T1 timer

Digital display

Polarisation Index/ Timer T2

Time constant

Part No. 6172-919_QS_en_V03