2014/53/EU. 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 DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www.
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Probe assemblies to be used for MAINS measurements shall be RATED as appropriate for MEASUREMENT CATEGORY III or IV according to EN 61010- 031 and shall have a voltage RATING of at least the voltage of the circuit to be measured. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Never connect a source of voltage with the function rotary switch in Ω, position. Do not expose the meter to extremes of temperature or high humidity. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
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CATIII Measurement category III: Equipment connected between the consumer unit and the electrical outlets. CATII Measurement category II: Equipment connected between the electrical outlets and the user’s equipment. www.megger.com GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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DCA auto-zeroing button Max/Min hold Smart hold High frequency noise rejection filter Auto power off (APO) CAT IV 600 V/CAT III 1000 V safety standard DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Test probes (one black, one red) Crocodile clips (one black, one red) TP100 Temperature probe Megger PVHV1 Lead set (4mm plugs) Megger PVHV2 Lead set (MC4 PV plugs) User Manual Carry case Batteries...
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Push button Trigger Rotary switch to turn the instrument On / Off and select a function 6,000 count LCD display Positive input terminal Common (earth reference) input terminal DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
When removing the test leads remove the live test lead before removing the common test lead. Measuring Voltage Turn the switch to select the measuring function. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
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Always select correct AC/DC mode to perform any high voltage measurement. The meter will flash this symbol and the correct mode symbol (AC/DC) if the input voltage is different and/or dangerous. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
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Do not hold the meter across the fixed barrier Turn the switch and press the Function button to select AC/DC/Hz mode. Note: The torch will turn on when the jaw is opened. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
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Set the flexible CT input on the rotary switch on the clamp. Set the FCT3450 range selector to 3000 A/1 mV/A Note: Please follow the above illustrated instructions and measure a known current to ensure that the connection between the two meters is correct. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Measuring Resistance/Continuity/Capacitance/Diode Turn the switch and press the Function button to select the measuring function DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Measuring Temperature °C / °F Function button K Type Temperature Probe Vent / Pipe Turn the switch and press the Function button to select °C / °F mode. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Measuring µA (Example) Flame sensor Control module Turn the switch and press the Function button to select AC/DC mode. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Using the Function Button Switch Function Position Press the Function button to change the function for each rotary switch position. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Measuring Frequency Function button Backlight Press > 2 sec 2 sec Press Function button for over 2 seconds to turn Backlight on or off. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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The MIN/MAX mode records the min and max input values. When the input goes below the recorded min value or above the recorded max value, the meter beeps and records the new value. Press Hold button to pause the recording. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www.
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WARNING The Volt Seek LED indicates the electric field. If the Volt Seek LED is not on, voltage could still be present. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
Remove the clamp from the conductor before performing DCA ZERO. Press the HOLD button for over 2 seconds to compensate for any residual magnetism. Press > 2 sec Press > 2 sec DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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The cut-off frequency (-3 dB point) of the low pass filter is 800 Hz. Press WARNING Hazardous voltages may still be present when the LCD reading is very low in HFR mode. Verify the voltage again without HFR mode activated. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
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Motor Off Motor On Time Trigger Point Detecting Press > 2 sec Inrush 2 sec Press The current is > trigger level > 2 sec Inrush 2 sec DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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APO (Auto Power Off) activating. Release the function button and press it again to select the desired time. The auto power off time can be set to 5 mins,10 mins, 20 mins, or disabled (OFF). DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www.
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Testing LCD Display Turn on the meter while keeping HOLD button pressed. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Function of LOG Button Press Press the Bluetooth® button while powering-up to select the Logger mode, Manual Saving mode or Clear the memory. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
All stored data is cleared at the start of each data log or when Clr (Clear) or Save (Manual Saving) is selected. Data can be downloaded and saved for analysis by the Megger Link App. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www.
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Log mode. The sample location is displayed on each button press. CAUTION All stored data is saved until switching to data logger mode or executing the clear function. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
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The open-air communication range is up to 10 meters. Download the “Megger Link” App. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the meter by pressing the Bluetooth button and open the Megger Link App to connect the DCM.
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Default Temperature Units Setting Press and hold the MIN/MAX button whilst turning the meter on to select °C or °F. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator appears to avoid false readings. Refer to the following figure to replace the batteries CAUTION Remove test leads from meter before opening the battery cover or meter case. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
1.2 m (4 ft) drop to hardwood on concrete floor Safety : EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-032, EN 61010-2-033 for CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, EN 61326-1 DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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OL Reading Resolution Accuracy 600.0 V 660.0 V 0.1 V ± (0.7% + 2D) 1000 V 1100 V Input Impedance : 10 MΩ Overload Protection : AC/DC 1,000 V DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Available for ACV and ACA. Add ± 4% to specified accuracy of each function and each range for 45 Hz to 200 Hz. Accuracy is unspecified for > 200 Hz. Cut-off Frequency (-3 dB): 800 Hz DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www.
UK as a Producer of Electrical and Electronic equipment. The registration No is; WEE/ DJ2235XR. Users of Megger products in the UK may dispose of them at the end of their useful life by contacting B2B Compliance at or by telephone on Users of Megger products in other regions should contact their local Megger office or distributor.
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Some states or countries laws vary, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. DCM1500S User Guide GlobalTestSupply www.
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