✔ Printed copy of the U1117A Operating Instructions If any item is missing or damaged, keep the shipping materials and contact the nearest Keysight Sales Office. The descriptions and instructions in this guide apply to the NO TE U1452A, U1452AT, and U1451A Insulation Tester.
Before installing or changing the batteries, pull from a corner and stretch the orange rubber holster to remove it. Turn On the Tester Turn the rotary switch from the position to any other position to begin making measurements. U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Quick Start Guide...
The Tester at a Glance Red LED indicator Display screen Keypad Rotary switch Input terminals IR communication port Test lead/probe holders Battery access (Under the orange rubber holster) Tilt stand Fuse access (Under the orange rubber holster) U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Quick Start Guide...
Remove the test leads from the measuring source or target WA RN ING before changing the rotary switch position. Refer to the U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A User’s Guide for a complete list and description of all rotary switch labels. U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Quick Start Guide...
Locks the insulation test or earth-bond resistance test Hz: Displays the frequency View (U1452A and (when the rotary switch is in U1452AT): Enters the Log the V position) review menu Esc: Discards the changes made in the Setup menu Selects the...
To avoid damaging this device, do not exceed the input limit. WA RN ING Rotary position Input terminals Overload protection 1000 Vrms 1000 Vrms for short circuit <0.3 A 440 mA/1000 V, 30 kA fast-acting fuse U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Quick Start Guide...
( ) is shown on the display. DO NOT perform insulation resistance test in distribution sys- CAU TI O N CAU TI O N tems with voltages higher than 600 V. Select a test voltage Remote Switch Probe U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Quick Start Guide...
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2 seconds (if the Limit function is not enabled). Using the Remote Switch Probe Locking the Test for IR/EBR Tests Press once Press [Test] or [Lock] again to unlock and stop the test. U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Quick Start Guide...
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• Err is shown on the display if the IR is greater than the maximum range or less than 0.001 MΩ after t1/t15/t30; if the test is interrupted by the user; or if the tester’s battery is low. U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Quick Start Guide...
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IR test is locked (see page Viewing the leakage current for DAR, PI, or T tests: NO TE Press [Range] first before selecting the PI, DAR, or T test. Then, press [Test] to view leakage current. U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Quick Start Guide...
CAU TI O N CAU TI O N the external voltage is detected to be greater than 2 V, the test is inhibited. Disconnect the tester and remove power from the circuit before proceeding. Remote Switch Probe Hold > U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Quick Start Guide...
• 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 AC+DC reading The symbol blinks during the identification The AC+DC value is shown in the secondary display U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Quick Start Guide...
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. (open) (closed) U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Quick Start Guide...
DC V function to confirm that the capacitor is fully discharged. The cable length equivalent of the circuit under test is shown NO TE in the secondary display. The default scale is 1 km per 40 nF. U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Quick Start Guide...
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U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Insulation Tester Capacitance Measurement THIS PAGE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Quick Start Guide...
Contacting Keysight You can contact Keysight 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 •...
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