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PE-455 Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com INSULATION TESTER - 0 MI1317 -...
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SAFETY NOTES Read the user’s manual before using the equipment, mainly " SAFETY RULES " paragraph. The symbol on the equipment means "SEE USER’S MANUAL". In this manual may also appear as a Caution or Warning symbol. Warning and Caution statements may appear in this manual to avoid injury hazard or damage to this product or other property.
USER’S MANUAL. PE-455 INSULATION TESTER PE-455 1. GENERAL 1.1 Features • Large LCD display. • Three insulation test voltage: 250 V, 500 V, 1000 VDC. • External voltage warning indication. • Automatic circuit discharge. • Test insulation at rated voltage into a 1 mA load.
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USER’S MANUAL. PE-455 AC Voltage Range 0 — 600 V Resolution ± 1.5% rdg. ± 3 dgt. Accuracy Line frequency range 40 — 120 Hz Resistance Range Min resolution Accuracy 20 MΩ ± (1.5% rdg. + 3 dgt) 200 MΩ...
USER’S MANUAL. PE-455 2. SAFETY RULES 2.1 General This equipment can be used in Overvoltage Category III installations and Pollution Degree 2 environments. When using some of the following accessories use only the specified ones to ensure safety. Test leads Check test leads integrity before using them.
USER’S MANUAL. PE-455 Symbols related with safety: 2.2 Descriptive Examples of Over-Voltage Categories Cat I Low voltage installations isolated from the mains. Cat II Portable domestic installations. Cat III Fixed domestic installations. Cat IV Industrial installations. Page 4 11/2014...
USER’S MANUAL. PE-455 3. PRODUCT LAYOUT 1. Terminals for connecting 2. LCD Display 3. Power indicator 4. External voltage indicator (LIVE CIRCUIT) 5. DATA HOLD button 6. TEST ON/OFF button 7. Rotary button for Zero adjustment 8. Function dial (FUNCTION)
USER’S MANUAL. PE-455 4. MEASURING METHODS OPERATION CAUTION Observe all safety precautions when the FUNCTION switch is set to 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V position. Connect the meter test leads to the circuit under test before operating the TEST button. Do not touch the paper clip ends of the test leads while is carrying out a measurement.
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USER’S MANUAL. PE-455 − Press the TEST button. The value of insulation resistance in megohms will be displayed. CAUTION: Never turn the function dial while while a reading is being taken. This may damage the instrument. Never touch the circuit during insulation testing.
USER’S MANUAL. PE-455 5. MAINTENANCE 5.1 Battery replacement ATTENTION: Disconnect all the test leads before opening the cover to change the batteries. Remove the battery cover and the batteries. Replace with six 1.5 V R6 or LR6 batteries, taking care to observe correct polarity.
USER’S MANUAL. PE-455 5.3 Cleaning and 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.
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