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Contents Page no 1. Safety Information ................4 2. Safety Symbols .................4 3. Specifications ...................4 3.1. General Information ..............4 3.2. Electrical Specifications ............4 4. Parts & Controls ................6 5. How to connect test leads ..............6 6. Insulation Resistance Measurements ..........6 6.1. Measurements at 200MΩ/500V ..........6 6.2.
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION • Read the following safety information carefully before attempting to operate or service the meter. • To avoid damages to the instrument do not apply the signals which exceed the maximum limits shown in the technical specifications tables. •...
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Range Function Display Large Analogue display Measurement Range 3Ω, 500Ω, 100MΩ/250V, 200MΩ/500V,400MΩ/1000V, 600V/ACV Operating Temperature 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) and Humidity below 80% RH Storage Temperature -10ºC to 60ºC (14ºF to 140ºF) and Humidity below 70% RH Power source DC9V (6x1.5V Size "AA"...
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4. PARTS & CONTROLS 1. Point needle 6. Rotary Function switch 2. Lock Button 7. VΩ Jack 3. 0-Adjust Button 8. COM input jack 4. Backlight Button 9. Pothook 5. Test Button. 10. Battery Cover 5. HOW TO CONNECT TEST LEADS. a) On MΩ...
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the insulation will be high, and it will take longer for it to become charged by the direct testing voltage. Care must be taken not to take a reading until there is a steady reading, indicating that the charging process is complete. Note: The charge stored in the insulation will be discharged automatically when the test button is released.
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