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Category IV 600 V CAT IV overvoltage protection 600 V Do not use in distribution systems with voltages higher than 600 V For further safety information details, refer to the Keysight U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Insulation Tester User’s Guide. U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Quick Start Guide...
The descriptions and instructions in this guide apply NOTE to the U1452A, U1452AT, and U1451A Insulation Tester. Model U1452A appears in all illustrations. The word tester is used to represent all models. All related documents and software are available for download at www.keysight.com/find/hhTechLib.
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...
✔ ✔ ✔ Auto (V), AC V tests for models U1452A and U1452AT only. Remove the test leads from the measuring source or WARNING target 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.
Selects the alternate measurement function(s) T/Time: Configures the tester [d][e] for a timed test Log (U1452A and DAR (U1452A and U1452AT): U1452AT): Starts the Configures the tester for a data Log dielectric absorption ratio [a][e] test PI (U1452A and U1452AT):...
Key response when pressed for: Legend Less than 1 second More than 1 second Range: Sets a manual range Auto: Enables Leak (U1452A and U1452AT): autoranging Displays the leakage current Null: Enables Null Setup: Enters the Setup : Enable or disable the LCD...
30 V, the test is inhibited and the voltage hazard symbol ( ) is shown on the display. DO NOT perform insulation resistance test in CAUTION distribution systems 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 10). Viewing the leakage current for DAR, PI, or T tests: NOTE Press [Range] first before selecting the PI, DAR, or T test. Then, press [Test] to view leakage current. U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Quick Start Guide...
The tester automatically detects if the circuit is CAUTION energized. If 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...
– Select a suitable measurement range according to the AC+DC reading The symbol blinks d uring the identification The AC+DC value is shown in the secondary display U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Quick Start Guide...
Continuity Test To avoid possible damage to your tester or to the CAUTION equipment 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 NOTE is shown in the secondary display. The default scale is 1 km per 40 nF. U1452A/U1452AT/U1451A Quick Start Guide...
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