Megger TPT420 User Manual

Megger TPT420 User Manual

Two pole voltage tester

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TPT420
Two pole
voltage tester
User guide
Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 -
5 Commonwealth Ave, MA 01801
TestEquipmentDepot.com

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  • Page 1 TPT420 Two pole voltage tester User guide Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 5 Commonwealth Ave, MA 01801 TestEquipmentDepot.com...
  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings Before commencing any testing, short the prods together to check the batteries. The TPT420 is designed to offer a high degree of safety. It conforms to standards DIN VDE 0682-401 and IEC/EN 61243-3. To ensure that the unit is operated safely, please read the following instructions before using the device.
  • Page 3: Safety Advice

    General point: Voltage tests have priority on the TPT420. That means that if life voltage is detected this will be indicated. If no voltage is detected at the probe tip (<6 V), the device is in...
  • Page 4 2 pole testers. With safety in mind, the TPT420 is CAT IV 1000 V with an IP64 rated housing that provides an easy and comfortable grip. GS38 shrouds are provided as standard.
  • Page 5: Auto Power Off

    TPT420 Feature GS38 UK tip Euro tip LED torch Hand barrier Display Remote probe Hand barrier Torch button Battery 1.2 metre probe lead Operating instructions Auto-power-on / switching on The tester switches on when it detects continuity, an AC or DC voltage above approx. 10 V or a live phase on L2 (single pole test).
  • Page 6: Continuity Test

    Self test Before commencing any measurements with the TPT420 a self test should be made. Short the probes tips together; the continuity LED will illuminate and a continuous audible tone will be heard. This procedure checks the batteries have sufficient power to operate the voltage tester correctly.
  • Page 7: Single-Pole Phase Test

    AC/DC Voltage test Connect both probes to the circuit under test. The voltage is indicated by LEDs and the LCD display. The buzzer sounds when a threshold voltage of approximately 38 VAC or approximately 100 VDC is exceeded. Voltage polarity is indicated in following manner.
  • Page 8: Phase Rotation Test

    Phase rotation test L LED and R LED’s for the Phase rotation test may operate on various wiring systems, but an effective test result can only be obtained on three-phase 4-wire systems. Hold the tester and remote probe firmly in each hand, ensuring hands are behind the hand barriers, and connect the probes to the object under test, each probe to one of the phases...
  • Page 9: Weee Directive

    Megger Ltd for instructions on the safe disposal of these batteries. For disposal of batteries in other parts of the EU contact your local distributor. Megger is registered in the UK as a producer of batteries. The registration number is BPRN01235. For Further information see www.megger.com...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications Voltage range: 12…1000 V AC 1500 V DC (40…400 Hz), DC(±) LED Nominal voltage: 12 / 24 / 50 / 120 / 230 / 400 / 690 / 1000 V, AC (40…400 Hz), DC(±) LED tolerances: According to EN61243-3 Voltage warning indication LED <50 VAC, <120 VDC...
  • Page 11: Repair And Warranty

    Repair and warranty The instrument contains static sensitive devices, and care must be taken in handling the printed circuit board. If an instrument’s protection has been impaired it should not be used, but sent for repair by suitably trained and qualified personnel. The protection is likely to be impaired if for example;...
  • Page 12: Declaration Of Conformity

    Other equipment manufactured by Megger Instruments Limited described in this user guide is in compliance with Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU where they apply. The full text of Megger Instruments EU declarations of conformity are available at the following internet address: megger.com/eu-dofc.
  • Page 13 Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 5 Commonwealth Ave, MA 01801 TestEquipmentDepot.com...

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