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 digital insulation tester. 1.1 This instrument must only be used and operated by a competent trained person and in strict accordance with the instructions.
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1.6 Your digital insulation tester has been designed with your safety in mind. However, no design can completely protect against incorrect use. Electrical circuits can be dangerous and/or lethal when a lack of caution or poor safety practice is used. Use caution in the presence of voltage above 24V as this poses a shock hazard.
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2.Models 2.1 8PK-4103 IN - Four voltages ( 500V, 1KV, 2.5KV and 5KV ) - Auto-ranging and menu-driven - A bar-graph which displays the voltage decay during the discharge of the tested circuit and the voltage stressing the insulation while the test is in progress.
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3. Features • 2 Lines x 16 Characters large L.C.D. • Four insulation test voltage. (1)500V DC - 25G (2)1000V DC - 50G (3)2500V DC - 125G (4)5000V DC - 250G • Insulation resistance auto-ranging on all ranges. • ENER-SAVE TM . •...
4. Connections EARTH GUARD LINE CABLE CORE INSULATION COVERING OUTER SHEATHING 5. Specifications Test Voltage 500V DC 1kV DC 2.5kV DC 5kV DC Measuring 125G 250G Range Auto Ranging Accuracy 5% ±2 Digits Power 8 x 1.5V Alkaline Battery...
6. Instrument Layout 1- On switch. Test button switch. ENER-SAVE TM function switch. 2- 5000V test selection button. 3- 2500V test selection button. 4- 1000V test selection button. 5- 500V test selection button. 6- ENER-SAVE TM Intelligent L.C.D. GUARD LINE EARTH MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLED AUTO RANGING...
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7. Functions 7.1 Power-On To switch the instrument on, press the "ON" button (1). The L.C.D. will display the Model. Then follow interactive instructions on L.C.D. 7.2 Auto-Off. The Auto-off is annunciated by a one-second beep. The Auto-off timer is automatically enabled. LIVE WARNING MESSAGE / BEEPER To clear Live Warning Message / Beeper Remove leads from circuit under test and push...
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7.3 Insulation resistance measurement @ 5kV DC: To select 5kV DC test voltage, press 5kV button (2) 7.4 Insulation resistance measurement @ 2.5kV DC: To select 2.5kV DC test voltage, press 2.5kV button (3) 7.5 Insulation resistance measurement @ 1kV DC: To select 1kV DC test voltage, press 1kV button (4) 7.6 Insulation resistance measurement @ 500V DC: To select 500V DC test voltage, press 500V button (5)
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7.8 Voltage Output Bar-Graph. The bar-graph displays the voltage present on the leads. It also displays the voltage charging a cable or capacitive system under test and displays the decay during the automatic capacitive discharge of the system under test. 7.9 Auto-Low Resistance Detect.
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7.13Auto Live / Voltage Warning. Should the leads be placed onto a live system before starting the test, a warning beeper will be automatically activated and, the instrument will display "Live Warning ..Circuit Live .."message. Allow the instrument to discharge the circuit ( in the case of capacitive system ) or make sure that the circuit under test is not live.
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8. Preparation for Measurement Before testing always check the following: - At power "ON", read the display to make sure the "Replace Battery" message is not displayed. - There is no visual damage to the instrument or test leads. - Test Leads continuity: Using an ohm-meter, check the resistance/continuity of the leads.
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11. Insulation Resistance Testing with 8PK-4103 IN Warning : Insulation test should be conducted on circuits that are de-energized. Ensure circuits are not live before commencing testing. 8PK- 4103 IN Turn instrument "ON" by pressing the "ON" button. The L.C.D. display will advance to the following screen. Select Test 2.5KV, 1KV, or 500V Select insulation test voltage, for example, 500V.
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If the system you are trying to test is not voltage free, the beep will sound. The following warning screen will appear. Remove your leads immediately. LIVE WARNING ... Circuit Live !!! If the system is not live, the test will start and the following screen will appear, indicating the test duration and other factors.
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12. Cleaning & Storage WARNING To avoid electrical shock or damage to the meter, do not get water inside the case. Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents. Distributed by:...