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Standard accessories included in your purchase
The following accessories are shipped standard with the
U1461A and U1453A testers:
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Hard carrying case
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Alligator clips (red and black)
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Test leads (red and black)
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19 mm probes (red and black)
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4 mm probes (red and black)
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Remote switch probe and adapter
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Four 1.5 V AA lithium batteries
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IR to USB cable
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U1117A IR to Bluetooth adapter
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Printed copy of the U1117A Operating Instructions
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Printed copy of the U1461A/U1453A Quick Start Guide
(this document)
Model U1461A also includes the following accessories:
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Thermocouple adapter (J/K-Type)
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Thermocouple bead (J-Type)
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Thermocouple bead (K-Type)
If any item is missing or damaged, keep the shipping materials
and contact the nearest Agilent Sales Office.
The descriptions and instructions in this guide apply to the
NO TE
U1461A Insulation Multimeter and U1453A Insulation Tester.
Model U1461A appears in all illustrations. The word tester is
used to represent both models.
All related documents and software are available for download
at www.agilent.com/find/hhTechLib.
Agilent U1461A Insulation
Multimeter/U1453A
Insulation Tester
Quick Start Guide
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- Page 1 The descriptions and instructions in this guide apply to the NO TE U1461A Insulation Multimeter and U1453A Insulation Tester. Model U1461A appears in all illustrations. The word tester is used to represent both models. All related documents and software are available for download at www.agilent.com/find/hhTechLib.
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Page 2: Install Or Change The Batteries
U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Install or Change the Batteries Install or Change the Batteries The tester is powered by four 1.5 V AA lithium batteries (included in the shipment). Before installing or changing the batteries, pull from a corner and stretch the orange rubber holster to remove it. -
Page 3: The Tester At A Glance
U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester The Tester at a Glance The Tester at a Glance Vsense/Red LED indicator (Vsense for model U1461A) Display screen Keypad Rotary switch Input terminals IR communication port Test lead/probe holders Battery access (Under the orange rubber holster) -
Page 4: Using The Rotary Switch
Remove the test leads from the measuring source or target WA RN ING before changing the rotary switch position. Refer to the U1461A/U1453A User’s Guide for a complete list and description of all rotary switch labels. U1461A/U1453A Quick Start Guide... -
Page 5: Using The Keypad
U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Using the Keypad Using the Keypad Key response when pressed for: Legend Less than 1 second More than 1 second IR Test: Initiates an insulation test as long as [Test] is held ( is shown) — the tester sources (outputs) a... -
Page 6: Using The Input Terminals
U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Using the Input Terminals Key response when pressed for: Legend Less than 1 second More than 1 second Vsense (U1461A): Null: Enables Null Enables the non-contact voltage detector : Increases or decreases the OLED brightness — this option... -
Page 7: Insulation Resistance (Ir) Test
U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Insulation Resistance (IR) Test Insulation Resistance (IR) Test Ensure that the device-under-test (DUT) is de-energized before performing any resistance measurement. The tester automatically detects if the circuit is energized. If the external voltage is detected to be greater than 30 V, the test is inhibited and the voltage hazard symbol ( ) is shown on the display. - Page 8 U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Insulation Resistance (IR) Test Hold Test will continue until [Test] is released. When an insulation test is in progress, the red LED indicator at NO TE the top of the tester will blink every 2 seconds (if the Limit function is not enabled).
- Page 9 U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Insulation Resistance (IR) Test Performing PI/DAR/T for IR Tests Polarization Index (PI) = IR 10 minutes 1 minute Dielectric Absorption Ratio (DAR) = IR 60 seconds 30 seconds (default; can be changed to IR in Setup)
- Page 10 U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Insulation Resistance (IR) Test Performing Leakage Current/Scan/Ramp Trip Tests Use the Leakage Current Trip Test, Scan Trip Test, and Ramp Trip Test to test MOVs (Metal Oxide Varistors), gas discharge tubes, voltage arresters, or sparking gaps.
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Page 11: Earth-Bond Resistance (Ebr) Test
U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Earth-Bond Resistance (EBR) Test Earth-Bond Resistance (EBR) Test The tester automatically detects if the circuit is energized. If CAU TI O N CAU TI O N the external voltage is detected to be greater than 2 V, the test is inhibited and is shown on the display. -
Page 12: Voltage Measurement
U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Voltage Measurement Voltage Measurement The Auto function is able to automatically • identify the signal component (AC or DC) of an electrical source to be indicated on the primary display, and • select a suitable measurement range according to the... - Page 13 U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Voltage Measurement Measuring AC Voltage with a Low-Pass Filter (LPF) • To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, ensure WA RN ING that you are aware of the voltage level without the LPF enabled. There may be a possible presence of hazardous voltage, and voltages measured with the LPF enabled may be greater than indicated.
- Page 14 U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Voltage Measurement Enable the LPF in the Setup to filter out higher frequencies with (AC/DC path) V, mV, μA, or mA measurements. > 1 sec. > > > 1 sec. > > > U1461A/U1453A Quick Start Guide...
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Page 15: Current Measurement
U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Current Measurement Current Measurement Never attempt an in-circuit current measurement where the WA RN ING open-circuit potential to earth is greater than 1000 V. • Current can be measured up to 440 mA (maximum) continu-... - Page 16 Current Measurement Measuring Voltage Frequency Measuring Current Frequency Measuring Frequency/Pulse Width/Duty Cycle For model U1461A only. This option must first be enabled in the Setup. Press and hold [ ] to enter the Setup. Browse to Menu 10 > % & ms and change the option from +CYCLE-D to +CYCLE-E or –CYCLE-E.
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Page 17: Resistance Measurement
U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Resistance Measurement Resistance Measurement Removing Test Lead Resistance U1461A/U1453A Quick Start Guide... -
Page 18: Continuity Test
U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Continuity Test Continuity Test To avoid possible damage to your tester or to the equipment CAU TI O N CAU TI O N under test, disconnect the circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before performing continuity tests. -
Page 19: Diode Test
U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Diode Test Diode Test Press and hold to enable Auto-diode. The Auto-diode [Range] NO TE feature will help you test both forward- and reverse-bias direc- tions simultaneously. You do not need to change the measur- ing direction to identify the diode’s condition. -
Page 20: Capacitance Measurement
U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Capacitance Measurement Capacitance Measurement Before proceeding with capacitance measurements, first use the DC V function to confirm that the capacitor is fully discharged. Press [Lock ] to temporarily display the cable length of the NO TE circuit under test in the secondary display. -
Page 21: Temperature Measurement
U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Temperature Measurement Temperature Measurement Do not connect the thermocouple to electrically live circuits. WA RN ING Doing so will potentially cause fire or electrical shock. Press and hold to remove the ambient compensation [Range] NO TE for temperature measurements. -
Page 22: Non-Contact Voltage Detector (Vsense)
U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Non-Contact Voltage Detector (Vsense) Non-Contact Voltage Detector (Vsense) Voltage could still be present even if there is no alert WA RN ING indication. Do not rely on the Vsense detector with shielded wires. Never touch live voltage or conductors without the necessary insulation protection. - Page 23 U1461A Insulation Multimeter/U1453A Insulation Tester Non-Contact Voltage Detector (Vsense) THIS PAGE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. U1461A/U1453A Quick Start Guide...
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Page 24: Safety Notices
Contacting Agilent You can contact Agilent Technologies at one of the following telephone numbers for warranty, service, or technical support information: • In the United States: +1 800 829-4444 • In Canada: +1 877 894-4414 • In China: 800-810-0189 • In Europe: 31 20 547 2111 •... - Page 25 Printed in Malaysia Second Edition, May 27, 2014 © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2013–2014 Agilent Technologies U1461-90001...