Rish Insu 5Dx Table of contents 1 PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES....................2 1.1 Preliminary instructions ..........................2 1.2 During use ..............................3 1.3 After use ............................... 3 1.4 Definition of measurement (overvoltage) category ..................3 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..........................4 2.1 Instrument features ............................4 3 PREPARATION FOR USE..........................4...
Rish Insu 5Dx 1 PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES The instrument has been designed in compliance with standards IEC/EN61557 and IEC/EN61010-1 regarding electronic measuring instruments. CAUTION For the operator’s safety and to prevent damaging the instrument, follow the procedures described in this manual and carefully read all notes preceded by the...
Rish Insu 5Dx DURING USE Carefully read the following recommendations and instructions: CAUTION Failure to observe the cautions and/or instructions may damage the instrument and/or its components or generate a danger for the operator. If, during use, the low battery symbol appears on the display, insert the supply cable into the Mains socket to start battery recharge.
Rish Insu 5Dx 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The instrument You purchased, if used in compliance with the indications given in this manual, guarantees accurate and reliable measurements and the utmost safety thanks to a development of new conception which ensures double insulation and, consequently, compliance with the requirements of overvoltage category IV.
Rish Insu 5Dx ESC/RECALL MEM key used for: Access to the data saved in the memory (if present) From a parameter setting screen or memory data display screen, pressing the key once allows returning to the previous screen SAVE key ...
Rish Insu 5Dx DESCRIPTION OF MEASURING LEADS CAPTION: 1. Hand protection 2. Safety areas Fig. 2: Measuring leads GUARD LEAD In some cases, measurements could be affected by surface currents. By applying voltage to an insulation to be measured, there may be two distinct currents: one flowing in the test piece, the other flowing on its surface.
Rish Insu 5Dx SWITCH ON THE INSTRUMENT After switch on, the instrument gives a short acoustic signal and, for approximately one second, all segments of the display appear. Then, the instrument shows the firmware version, then it sets to the last measuring mode selected before turning off.
Rish Insu 5Dx INSULATION MEASUREMENT IN FIX MODE This measurement mode, performed in compliance with IEC/ EN61557-2 guideline, allows a quick selection of the test voltage among the values: 250, 500, 1000, 2500, and 5000VDC. CAUTION The instrument may be used on installations of overvoltage category CAT IV 600V to earth with maximum voltage 600V between inputs.
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Rish Insu 5Dx pressing arrow keys, instrument shows a screen similar to that reported here to the side, which contains the value of the input voltage. Press the MODE/CLEAR SMOOTH key to set one of the following test voltages: 250V, 500V,...
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Rish Insu 5Dx While measuring, it is also possible to display the leakage current, the DAR (Dielectric Absorption Ratio if test duration > 1 minute), the PI (Polarization Index if test duration > 10 minutes) which cyclically show when pressing the arrow keys (see § 11.1) 10.
Rish Insu 5Dx 4.8.1 Configuration of the test parameters for FIX mode By cyclically pressing the SET/DISPLAY MEM key, it is possible to select the following parameters: Minimum value of the insulation (MIN) in a range between 0,01M - MAX ...
Rish Insu 5Dx INSULATION MEASUREMENT IN ADJUST MODE This function is performed in compliance with IEC/ EN61557-2 guideline. The ADJUST mode allows the fine adjustment of the test voltage between 100 - 5000VDC. CAUTION The instrument may be used on installations of overvoltage category CAT IV 600V to earth with maximum voltage 600V between inputs.
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Rish Insu 5Dx pressing arrow keys, instrument shows a screen similar to that reported here to the side, which contains the value of the input voltage. Make sure that the set test voltage is the desired one. Should it not be the case, please refer to §...
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Rish Insu 5Dx While measuring, it is also possible to display the leakage current, the DAR (Dielectric Absorption Ratio if test duration > 1 minute), the PI (Polarization Index if test duration > 10 minutes) which cyclically show when pressing the arrow keys (see §11.1)
Rish Insu 5Dx 4.9.1 Configuration of the test parameters for ADJUST mode By cyclically pressing the SET/DISPLAY MEM key, it is possible to select the following parameters: Minimum value of the insulation (MIN) in a range between 0.01M - MAX ...
Rish Insu 5Dx 4.10 INSULATION MEASUREMENT IN RAMP MODE This function is performed in compliance with standard IEC/ EN61557-2. The RAMP mode allows choosing among three different types of ramps: RAMP#1 RAMP#2 RAMP#3 For each type of ramp, it is possible to set the duration, the test voltage and the number of times the ramp is repeated (§...
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Rish Insu 5Dx The display shows a screen similar to that reported here to the side, which contains: The RAMP type selected The bar graph set to zero The indication "--- T" The set test voltage ...
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Rish Insu 5Dx During measurement, the instrument gives a short acoustic signal every second and the display shows a screen similar to that reported here to the side, which contains: The RAMP function selected The bar graph proportional to the measured resistance value ...
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Rish Insu 5Dx 10b. Once measurement is complete and any capacitance has been discharged, the instrument shows: The value of the measured insulation resistance The value of the actually generated voltage V1 The value of the time relevant to parameter T1 ...
Rish Insu 5Dx 4.10.1 Configuration of the test parameters for RAMP#1 mode By cyclically pressing the SET/DISPLAY MEM key, it is possible to select the following parameters: Minimum value of the insulation (MIN) in a range between 0.01M - MAX ...
Rish Insu 5Dx 4.10.3 Configuration of the test parameters for RAMP#3 mode By cyclically pressing the SET/DISPLAY MEM key, it is possible to select the following parameters: Minimum value of the insulation (MIN) in a range between 0.01M - MAX ...
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Rish Insu 5Dx If, upon pressing the START/STOP key (with nominal test voltage set to 1000V load resistance 5M), capacitance at input leads -Rx, +Rx is > allowable limit capacitance, the instrument gives a long acoustic signal and displays the screen reported here to the side for 3 seconds.
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Rish Insu 5Dx If there are no data saved in the instrument’s memory, upon pressing the ESC/RECALL MEM key, the instrument gives a long acoustic signal and displays the screen reported here to the side for 3 seconds. Afterwards, instrument returns to the initial screen.
Rish Insu 5Dx 5 MANAGEMENT OF MEMORY DATA SAVE MEASUREMENTS After performing a measurement, press the SAVE key. The display shows a screen similar to that reported here to the side, which contains: The number of the memory location in which the measure will be saved ...
Rish Insu 5Dx RECALL MEASUREMENTS Press the ESC/RECALL MEM key. The display shows a screen similar to that reported here to the side, which contains: The number of the last memory location used The value of parameter P Press the arrow keys to select the memory location whose content is to be displayed.
Rish Insu 5Dx 8 MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION 1. The instrument You purchased is a precision instrument. During use and storage, carefully observe the recommendations listed in this manual in order to prevent possible damage or dangers during use 2. Do not use the instrument in environments with high humidity levels or at high temperatures.
Rish Insu 5Dx 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Accuracy is indicated as [% rdg + (dgt number * resolution)] at 23 ± 5°C,< 80%HR Vdc Voltage Range Resolution Accuracy Protection against overloads (2.0rdg+2 dgt) 10 - 600V CAT IV 600V to earth...
Rish Insu 5Dx Battery life: >1000 Test @ 5kV on 5M (Test time: 5sec, delay between 2 test: 25sec) according to IEC/EN61557-2. (§ 6.7) Auto Power OFF: after 5 min of idleness Display Characteristics: LCD with backlight with 3 contemporary readings:...
Rish Insu 5Dx 10 SERVICE 10.1 SERVICE OPERATION If the instrument does not operate properly, before contacting the After-sales Service, please check the conditions of battery and cables and replace them, if necessary. Should the instrument still operate improperly, check that the product is operated according to the instructions given in this manual.
Rish Insu 5Dx 11 THEORETICAL APPENDIX 11.1 POLARIZATION INDEX (PI) PI is the ratio of Insulation Resistance values measured after 1 minute and after 10 minutes. The DC test voltage is present during the whole period of the measurement (an Insulation Resistance measurement is also running).
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