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  • Page 1 Insu 5Dx 5KV Digital Insula on Tester User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Insu 5Dx Table of contents 1 PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES....................2 1.1 Preliminary instruc ons ..........................2 1.2 During use ..............................3 1.3 A er use ............................... 3 1.4 Defini on of measurement (overvoltage) category ..................3 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..........................4 2.1 Instrument features ............................

  • Page 3: Precautions And Safety Measures

    1 PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES The instrument has been designed in compliance with standards IEC/EN61557 and IEC/EN61010-1 regarding electronic measuring instruments. CAUTION For the operator’s safety and to prevent damaging the instrument, follow the procedures described in this manual and carefully read all notes preceded by the symbol Before and during measurements, carefully observe the following instruc ons: Do not perform any measurement in humid environments, in the presence of gas or explosive...

  • Page 4: During Use

    DURING USE Carefully read the following recommenda ons and instruc ons: CAUTION Failure to observe the cau ons and/or instruc ons may damage the instrument and/or its components or generate a danger for the operator. If, during use, the low ba ery symbol appears on the display, insert the supply cable into the Mains socket to start ba ery recharge.

  • Page 5: General Description

    2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The instrument You purchased, if used in compliance with the indica ons given in this manual, guarantees accurate and reliable measurements and the utmost safety thanks to a development of new concep on which ensures double insula on and, consequently, compliance with the requirements of overvoltage category IV.

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIO NS INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION CAPTION: 1. Input bushings 2. Mains socket 3. RS232 connector 4. ON/OFF/ key 5. Mul func on arrow keys 6. FUNC/ERASE MEM key 7. MODE/CLEAR SMOOTH key 8. SET/DISPLAY MEM key 9. ESC/RECALL MEM key 10.

  • Page 7: Descrip On Of Display

    ESC/RECALL MEM key used for: Access to the data saved in the memory (if present) From a parameter se ng screen or memory data display screen, pressing the key once allows returning to the previous screen SAVE key used for: Once a measurement has been completed, pressing the key once allows saving the results in the memory From a parameter se ng screen, pressing the key once allows...

  • Page 8: Descrip On Of Measuring Leads

    DESCRIPTION OF MEASURING LEADS CAPTION: 1. Hand protec on 2. Safety areas Fig. 2: Measuring leads GUARD LEAD In some cases, measurements could be affected by surface currents. By applying voltage to an insula on to be measured, there may be two dis nct currents: one flowing in the test piece, the other flowing on its surface.

  • Page 9: Switch On The Instrument

    SWITCH ON THE INSTRUMENT A er switch on, the instrument gives a short acous c signal and, for approximately one second, all segments of the display appear. Then, the instrument shows the firmware version, then it sets to the last measuring mode selected before turning off.

  • Page 10: Insula On Measurement In Fix Mode

    INSULATION MEASUREMENT IN FIX MODE This measurement mode, performed in compliance with IEC/ EN61557-2 guideline, allows a quick selec on of the test voltage among the values: 250, 500, 1000, 2500, and 5000VDC. CAUTION The instrument may be used on installa ons of overvoltage category CAT IV 600V to earth with maximum voltage 600V between inputs.
  • Page 11 pressing arrow keys, instrument shows a screen similar to that reported here to the side, which contains the value of the input voltage. Press the MODE/CLEAR SMOOTH key to set one of the following test voltages: 250V, 500V, 1000V, 2500V, 5000V Insert the measuring leads into the relevant input leads of the instrument -Rx, +Rx and GUARD, if necessary (see §...
  • Page 12 While measuring, it is also possible to display the leakage current, the DAR (Dielectric Absorp on Ra o if test dura on > 1 minute), the PI (Polariza on Index if test dura on > 10 minutes) which cyclically show when pressing the arrow keys (see § 11.1) 10.

  • Page 13: Configura On Of The Test Parameters For Fix Mode

    4.8.1 Configura on of the test parameters for FIX mode By cyclically pressing the SET/DISPLAY MEM key, it is possible to select the following parameters: Minimum value of the insula on (MIN) in a range between 0,01MΩ - MAX Maximum value of the insula on (MAX) in a range between (MIN) - 10TΩ Test me value in a range between (00min:05sec) - (99min:59 sec) Press the arrow keys to change the value of the parameters (a long pressing of the keys allows a rapid change of the values)

  • Page 14: Insula On Measurement In Adjust Mode

    INSULATION MEASUREMENT IN ADJUST MODE This func on is performed in compliance with IEC/ EN61557-2 guideline. The ADJUST mode allows the fine adjustment of the test voltage between 100 - 5000VDC. CAUTION The instrument may be used on installa ons of overvoltage category CAT IV 600V to earth with maximum voltage 600V between inputs.
  • Page 15 pressing arrow keys, instrument shows a screen similar to that reported here to the side, which contains the value of the input voltage. Make sure that the set test voltage is the desired one. Should it not be the case, please refer to §...
  • Page 16 While measuring, it is also possible to display the leakage current, the DAR (Dielectric Absorp on Ra o if test dura on > 1 minute), the PI (Polariza on Index if test dura on > 10 minutes) which cyclically show when pressing the arrow keys (see §11.1) If no measuring me was set when se ng the parameters or if you want to stop the test in advance before the set me elapses, press the START/STOP key 11a.

  • Page 17: Configura On Of The Test Parameters For Adjust Mode

    4.9.1 Configura on of the test parameters for ADJUST mode By cyclically pressing the SET/DISPLAY MEM key, it is possible to select the following parameters: Minimum value of the insula on (MIN) in a range between 0.01MΩ - MAX Maximum value of the insula on (MAX) in a range between (MIN) - 10TΩ Value of the test voltage in a range between 100V - 5000V (can be set in steps of 25V up to 1000V and in steps of 50V from 1000V to 5000V) Test me value in a range between (00min:05sec) - (99min:59 sec).

  • Page 18: Insula On Measurement In Ramp Mode

    4.10 INSULATION MEASUREMENT IN RAMP MODE This func on is performed in compliance with standard IEC/ EN61557-2. The RAMP mode allows choosing among three different types of ramps: RAMP#1 RAMP#2 RAMP#3 For each type of ramp, it is possible to set the dura on, the test voltage and the number of mes the ramp is repeated (§...
  • Page 19 The display shows a screen similar to that reported here to the side, which contains: The RAMP type selected The bar graph set to zero The indica on "--- T " The set test voltage The value of the test me The plug symbol (if the instrument is supplied from the mains) The ba ery symbol steadily illuminated...
  • Page 20 During measurement, the instrument gives a short acous c signal every second and the display shows a screen similar to that reported here to the side, which contains: The RAMP func on selected The bar graph propor onal to the measured resistance value numerical indica on...
  • Page 21 10b. Once measurement is complete and any capacitance has been discharged, the instrument shows: The value of the measured insula on resistance The value of the actually generated voltage V1 The value of the me relevant to parameter T1 If the measured resistance value is not between the (MIN - MAX) limits previously set, the instrument shows NOT OK, the alarm bell and gives a long...

  • Page 22: Configura On Of The Test Parameters For Ramp#1 Mode

    4.10.1 Configura on of the test parameters for RAMP#1 mode By cyclically pressing the SET/DISPLAY MEM key, it is possible to select the following parameters: Minimum value of the insula on (MIN) in a range between 0.01MΩ - MAX Maximum value of the insula on (MAX) in a range between (MIN) - 10TΩ Value of me interval ΔT, in which the test voltage passes from 0V to the set value V1 Value of the test voltage V1 in a range between 100V - 5000V (can be set in steps of 25V up to 1000V and in steps of 50V from 1000V to 5000V)

  • Page 23: Configura On Of The Test Parameters For Ramp#3 Mode

    4.10.3 Configura on of the test parameters for RAMP#3 mode By cyclically pressing the SET/DISPLAY MEM key, it is possible to select the following parameters: Minimum value of the insula on (MIN) in a range between 0.01MΩ - MAX Maximum value of the insula on (MAX) in a range between (MIN) - 10TΩ Value of the star ng voltage V0 in a range between 100V - 1000V (can be set in steps of 25V);...
  • Page 24 If, upon pressing the START/STOP key (with nominal test voltage set to ≤ 1000V load resistance ≥ 5MΩ ), capacitance at input leads -Rx, +Rx is > allowable limit capacitance, the instrument gives a long acous c signal and displays the screen reported here to the side for 3 seconds.
  • Page 25 If there are no data saved in the instrument’s memory, upon pressing the ESC/RECALL MEM key, the instrument gives a long acous c signal and displays the screen reported here to the side for 3 seconds. A erwards, instrument returns to the ini al screen. If there are no memory cells available to save the measurement results, upon pressing the SAVE key, the instrument...

  • Page 26: Management Of Memory Data

    5 MANAGEMENT OF MEMORY DATA SAVE MEASUREMENTS A er performing a measurement, press the SAVE key. The display shows a screen similar to that reported here to the side, which contains: The number of the memory loca on in which the measure will be saved The last set value for parameter P Should you desire to change the value of parameter P, press the arrow keys to set the desired value (from 1 to 255).

  • Page 27: Recall Measurements

    RECALL MEASUREMENTS Press the ESC/RECALL MEM key. The display shows a screen similar to that reported here to the side, which contains: The number of the last memory loca on used The value of parameter P Press the arrow keys to select the memory loca on whose content is to be displayed. Press the SET/DISPLAY MEM key to display the measure contained in the selected memory loca on, the display shows a...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    8 MAINTENANCE 8.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1. The instrument You purchased is a precision instrument. During use and storage, carefully observe the recommenda ons listed in this manual in order to prevent possible damage or dangers during use 2. Do not use the instrument in environments with high humidity levels or at high temperatures. Do not directly expose to sunlight 3.

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICAT IONS Accuracy is indicated as [% rdg + (dgt number * resolu on)] at 23 ± 5°C,< 80%HR Vdc Voltage Range Resolu on Accuracy Protec on against overloads 10 - 600V CAT IV 600V to earth ±(2.0%rdg+2 dgt) Vac TRMS Voltage Range Resolu on...

  • Page 30: Reference Guidelines

    Capacitance measurement Range Resolu on Load resistance Test voltage (Vn) Accuracy 1nF - 999nF ≥ Vn 5000V 1.00µF - 5.00µF 0.01µF 1nF - 999nF ≥ 1.00µF - 9.99µF 0.01µF Vn 2500V ≥ 5MΩ ±(10%rdg+5dgt) 10.0µF - 19.9µF 0.1µF 1nF - 999nF ≥...

  • Page 31: Environment

    Ba ery life: >1000 Test @ 5kV on 5M Ω (Test me: 5sec, delay between 2 test: 25sec) according to IEC/EN61557-2. (§ 6.7) Auto Power OFF: a er 5 min of idleness Display Characteris cs: LCD with backlight with 3 contemporary readings: Group 1 (main): insula on resistance, leakage current, PI, DAR, capacitance Group 2: test voltage (nominal and generated)

  • Page 32: Service

    10 SERVICE 10.1 SERVICE OPERATION If the instrument does not operate properly, before contac ng the A er -sales Service, please check the condi ons of ba ery and cables and replace them, if necessary. Should the instrument s ll operate improperly, check that the product is operated according to the instruc ons given in this manual.

  • Page 33: Theoretical Appendix

    Not acceptable from 1.4 to 1.6 Good >1.6 Excellent Sifam Tinsley Instrumentation Inc. 3105 Creekside Village Drive, Suite No. 801, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (USA) Contact No. : +1 404 736 4903 E-mail Id : psk@sifamtinsley.com Web : www.sifamtinsley.com Version No. STIUS/2020/01...

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