1. Safety Warnings KEW3128 1. Safety Warnings ○ This instrument has been designed, manufactured and tested according to IEC 61010: Safety requirements for Electronic Measuring apparatus, and delivered in the best condition after passing quality control tests. This instruction manual contains warnings and safety rules which have to be observed by the user to ensure safe operation of the instrument and to maintain it in safe condition.
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● Do not install substitute parts or make any modification to the instrument. Return the instrument to Kyoritsu or your distributor for repair or re-calibration. ● Do not try to replace battery if the surface of the instrument is wet.
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1. Safety Warnings KEW3128 # CAUTION ● Always make sure to set the Range Switch to the appropriate position before making measurement. ● Be sure to set the Range Switch to the “OFF” position after use and remove the test leads. When the instrument will not be in use for a long period, place it in storage after removing the battery.
KEW3128 2. Feature 2. Feature KEW3128 is a digital high voltage insulation resistance tester with 6-range: 500V, 1000V, 2500V, 5000V, 10000V and 12000V, and can measure up to 35TΩ. Fine adjustment of voltage setting at each Range is available. Measured results can be saved in the internal memory;...
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2. Feature KEW3128 ● Large Display 5.7-inch (320 x 240 dots) ● Graph Display Variations in insulation resistances and leakage currents under measurements are displayed as graphs. When a measurement period exceeds 90 min (IR measurement only), 90min or later portion of the measured result isn’...
KEW3128 3. Specification 3. Specification ● Applicable Standards: IEC61010-1 CAT.IV 600V Pollution Degree2 IEC61010-031 For Hand-held Probe Assemblies IEC61326 EMC Standard for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use ...
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3. Specification KEW3128 ● Measuring Range and Accuracy (under 23±5ºC and 45 – 75%RH) 【Insulation Resistance Tester】 Rated Voltage 500V 1000V 2500V 5000V 10000V 12000V Max value 500GΩ 1.00TΩ 2.50TΩ 5.00TΩ 35.0TΩ 35.0TΩ Accuracy 400k to 50GΩ 800k to 100GΩ 2M to 250GΩ...
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KEW3128 3. Specification 【Output Voltage】 Rated Voltage 500V 1000V 2500V 5000V 10000V 12000V Monitor Accuracy ±10%rdg±20V ±10%rdg±20V ±10%rdg±20V ±10%rdg±20V ±10%rdg±20V ±10%rdg±20V Output Accuracy 0~+20% 0~+10% 0~+10% 0~+10% -5~+5% -5~+5% 50~600V 610~1200V 1225~3000V 3050~6000V 6100~10000V 10100~12000V Selectable Range (in steps of 5V) (in steps of 10V) (in steps of 25V) (in steps of 50V)
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3. Specification KEW3128 【Volt Meter】 Range Voltage Test DC Voltage AC Voltage Measuring Range ±30~±600V 30~600V(50/60Hz) Accuracy ±2%rdg±3dgt 【Frequency】 Range Voltage Test Measuring Range 45.0 ~ 65.0Hz Accuracy ±0.2Hz 【Ammeter】 0.00nA∼ 2.40mA Depending on the Minimum resolution 0.01nA Measuring Range effective range of (determined by resistance insulation resistances...
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KEW3128 3. Specification ● Operating system Dual integration ● Display 320 x 240 dots, 5.7-inch Monochrome Display ● Low battery warning Battery mark display (in 4 levels) ● Response time approx 30 sec in a range of ±5% of accuracy approx 60 sec in a range of ±20% of accuracy (Response time becomes slower when output voltage becomes lower.)
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3. Specification KEW3128 ● Current Consumption (representative values at 12V of battery voltage) Range 500V 1000V Short-circuiting the output 2650mA 2300mA Short-circuiting the output 1350mA/0.5MΩ 1500mA/1MΩ of rated current Opening the output 210mA 220mA Range 2500V 5000V Short-circuiting the output 1700mA 1600mA Short-circuiting the output...
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KEW3128 3. Specification ● Continuous measurement: No limitation (IR measurement mode) * recorded data and graph are max 90 min. Max 90 min (SV measurement mode) Max 60 min (PI/DAR/DD measurement mode) ● Max current consumption and measurement time while rated currents are maintained. Condition Current consumption Measurement time 500V / 300kΩ...
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KEW3128 4. Instrument Layout Keys Keys Details Short press : Turn on/ off the LCD Backlight Print Screen/ Long press : Save the displayed screen as a Backlight (1sec or longer) BMP (bitmap) file. Cancel a process, or return to the previous screen. ENTER Confirm entries, or move to the next screen.
KEW3128 4. Instrument Layout 4. 3 Test Leads Line Probe (red) Earth Cord (Black) Guard Cord (Green) Line Probe w/Alligator Clip (red) Depending on usage, either Line Probe or Line Probe with Alligator Clip is connected to the Line terminal. 4.
5. Preparation for Measurement KEW3128 5. Preparation for Measurement 5. 1 Checking the battery voltage Set the Range Switch to any position other than “OFF” without connecting the Power Cord to the Power Connector. When the Battery Mark shown at the upper right on the LCD is last 1 level ), the battery is almost exhausted.
KEW3128 6. Measurement 6. Measurement 6. 1 Basic Operation 6.1.1 How to start measurements Start-up Screen Setting the Range Switch to any position other than the OFF position powers on the instrument. Setting the Switch to the OFF position powers off the instrument.
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6. Measurement KEW3128 How to select a Measurement Mode A long press (1 sec or more) of the ESC Key displays the Mode Selection Screen. Measurement modes which are selectable on the Model Selection Screen are mentioned at “Insulation Diagnosis test” (=>P.48). Move the cursor with the UP/ DOWN Key or Shuttle Switch, and confirm the mode with the ENTER Key.
KEW3128 6. Measurement 6.1.2 Steps for Measurements Insulation Resistance Measurement ① Check the voltage which can be applied to the circuit under test, and set the Range Switch to any desired Voltage Range. ② Select the “IR” (Insulation Resistance) on the Mode Selection Screen, and press the ENTER Key.
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6. Measurement KEW3128 ⑤ The instrument enters into stand-by mode when settings are made. ⑥ Connect the Earth Cord (black) to the Earth Terminal of the circuit under test. ⑦ Put the tip of the Line Probe (red) to the circuit under test. Then press the Test Button.
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KEW3128 6. Measurement ⑧ The measured value will be displayed on the LCD. ⑨ Release the Button to stop the measurement. Then the measured results will be displayed on the LCD. Turn the locked Test Button counterclockwise and unlock the Button. ...
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6. Measurement KEW3128 # DANGER ● Do not touch the circuit under test just after finishing a measurement. The charged potentials may cause electrical shock hazard. ● Do not touch the circuit under test and also not to remove the test leads until a discharge completes.
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KEW3128 6. Measurement Note: * Insulation resistance values of the equipment under test may not be stable, and the readings on the LCD may be unstable. * Oscillation sound may be heard during insulation resistance measurement, but it is not malfunction. * It takes time to measure a capacitive load.
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6. Measurement KEW3128 capacitors or something like this when short-circuiting/ opening the Line – Earth (Guard) of the test lead during an insulation resistance measurement is repeated. In this case, “Noise Error” is displayed on the LCD and further measurement is ceased. Placing the test leads onto the LCD tends to cause this phenomenon (indications may be all cleared) ;...
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KEW3128 6. Measurement Check of Power Interruption(Voltage Measurements) # DANGER ● Do not make measurement on a circuit above AC/DC600V(voltage to earth) to avoid possible electric shock.Do not make a measurement, even if a line voltage is 600V or less, when a voltage to earth is over 600V. ●...
6. Measurement KEW3128 6.1.3 Setting for Measurement Select a mode at Measurement Mode Selection Screen, and make settings for measurements. Setting items are displayed on the LCD one by one. Use the UP/DOWN Key and Shuttle Switch and alter the values, and press the ENTER Key to confirm the entry and move to the next setting item.
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KEW3128 6. Measurement Setting of Output Voltage Output voltage can be selected with the Range Switch first, and then fine adjusted with the Cursor Keys. Selected voltage values cannot be altered while making measurements or outputting voltages. The table below shows the selectable range of voltages and step values at each Measurement Range.
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6. Measurement KEW3128 Setting of Measurement Period TIME1 & 2 for PI/DAR Measurements, TIME for DD Measurements and Step time for SV Measurements can be altered respectively. The table below shows the step values for each selectable period. Selectable period Step 15 sec –...
KEW3128 6. Measurement 6.1.4 Graph Operation Selecting the “ Time Axis ZOOM” or “ Measured Value Axis ZOOM” from the ENTER Menu (=>P.37) on the Graph Display Screen enters into Graph ZOOM Mode. In this mode, zooming and scrolling of graphs are available.
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6. Measurement KEW3128 Switching the axis subject to zoom A short press (within 1 sec) of the ENTER Key switches the Measured Value Axis and the Time Axis to be zoomed. ● Scroll Bar at Measured Value Axis ●...
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KEW3128 6. Measurement Scrolling of Graph Turn the Shuttle Switch to scroll a graph. The Voltage Axis at SV measurements is fixed and cannot be scrolled. Switching the displayed graphs A long press (1 sec or longer) of the ENTER Key switches Current and Resistance graphs.
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6. Measurement KEW3128 Displaying in Full-scale A long press (1 sec or longer) of the ESC Key displays a graph in full- scale. Displaying a graph in full-scale is also possible from the ENTER Menu (=>P.37). Quit the Graph ZOOM Mode and select “ Full-scale Display”...
KEW3128 6. Measurement 6.1.5 Menu The Menu is available when “ ” is being displayed on the upper middle of the LCD. Pressing the ENTER Key while “ ” is being displayed on the LCD pops up the Menu Window. Move the cursor with the UP/DOWN Keys or Shuttle Switch, and confirm the selection with the ENTER Key.
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6. Measurement KEW3128 Followings are the details of each menu item. Icon Name Function Switches the screens. View Change (=>P.39 View Change) Selects the Graph Zoom Mode. Graph ZOOM (=>P.39 Graph ZOOM) Makes setting for the Filter Mode. Filter (=>P.40 Filter) Record Records measured results continuously.
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KEW3128 6. Measurement View Change Switches among Measured value, Current Graph and Resistance graph views. Each sub-menu item has following function. Icon Name Function Measured value Displays Measured value View. Current Graph Displays Current Graph View. Resistance Graph Displays Resistance Graph View.
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6. Measurement KEW3128 Filter Switches on/off the Filter Function. (=>P.41 Filter Mode) Each sub-menu item has following function. Icon Name Function Filter OFF Displays the Measured Value View. Filter 1 Enables Filter 1 Filter 2 Enables Filter 2 Filter 3 Enables Filter 3 Other Functions ...
KEW3128 6. Measurement 6.1.6 Filter Mode The KEW3128 has following 3 kinds of Filter Functions. Filter Mode is effective to reduce the variations in readings due to external influences during high resistance measurements. Effectiveness of the Filter Mode becomes stronger when values get bigger. To check sudden variations in resistances, the Filter Mode should be disabled.
6. Measurement KEW3128 6.1.7 Save Data Types of Save Data The KEW3128 handles following 3 types of data. ● Logging Data (REC File) Record the measured values (voltage, current and resistance values) at every 1 sec from the beginning to the end of a measurement. ...
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KEW3128 6. Measurement List of the Saved data Select the “ ” Internal Memory on the ENTER Menu (=>P.37). Then a list of saved data is displayed as follows. Functions to recall (⇒displays the saved data), delete (⇒deletes the saved data) and format the data (⇒formats the internal memory) are available.
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6. Measurement KEW3128 Recall the Saved Data Display a list of the saved data. Then use the UP/DOWN Key or Shuttle Switch and move the cursor onto [LOAD], and press the ENTER K e y . T h e h i g h l i g h t e d c u r s o r i s displayed, and can be moved on the files.
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KEW3128 6. Measurement ● Display the Measured Data Only the measured results can be viewed. The Graph Function isn’ t available. The available operations against the displayed data are same to that available when finishing measurements. Press the ESC Key to return to the previous screen.
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6. Measurement KEW3128 Format of the Internal Memory Display a list of the saved data. Then use the UP/DOWN Key or Shuttle S w i t c h a n d m o v e t h e c u r s o r o n t o [FORMAT], and press the ENTER Key.
KEW3128 6. Measurement 6.1.8 Clock Setting Select “ ” Clock Setting on the ENTER Menu (=>P.37). Adjust the time in a following order: [year], [month], [day], [hour], [minute] and [display format]. Pressing the ENTER Key confirms the entry and proceeds to next step. Press the ESC Key to return to the previous item.
6. Measurement KEW3128 6. 2 Insulation Diagnosis Tests This instrument can measure and perform following items as a part of Insulation resistance Test. Insulation Resistance (IR) - Polarization Index (PI) - Dielectric Absorption Ratio (DAR) - Dielectric Discharge (DD) *Auto-testing - Step Voltage Test (SV) -...
KEW3128 6. Measurement 6. 3 IR Measurement 6.3.1 Setting Item Setting items for IR measurements are as follows. Refer to Setting for Measurement (=>P.30) and change the setting values. At IR measurements, continuous measurements over 90 min are possible , however, the displayable area of the recorded data and graph are 90 min of measured results.
6. Measurement KEW3128 6. 4 PI Measurement (Polarization Index) 6.4.1 Polarization Index PI : Polarization Index This is a test to check a temporal increase of leakage currents flowing on insulations. To determine a Polarization Index, first, measure insulation resistance at 1 min intervals for 10 min.
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KEW3128 6. Measurement 2. Set Voltage values. 3. Set TIME1. 4. Set TIME2. KEW3128...
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6. Measurement KEW3128 The instrument gets into the Stand-by Mode when settings are made. Setting items for PI measurement are as follows. Refer to the Setting for Measurement (=>P.30) and change settings. Icon Name Details Output Voltage Voltage to be output. Measurement doesn’...
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KEW3128 6. Measurement 6.4.3 Measured Result The result of PI measurement is displayed as follows. Insulation Pre-set Voltage PI Resistance Output at TIME1,2 Current DAR Resistance at TIME1,2 Capacitanc PI value DAR value Displayed Items Details Insulation Resistance Measured insulation resistance value PI Resistance at TIME1,2 PI Resistance value at TIME1 and TIME2 DAR Resistance at TIME1,2...
6. Measurement KEW3128 6. 5 DAR Measurement (Dielectric Absorption Ratio) 6.5.1 Dielectric Absorption Ratio DAR : Dielectric Absorption Ratio DAR measurement is almost same to PI measurement in a sense that they test the time course of insulation. The only difference is that DAR measurement can get result faster than the other.
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KEW3128 6. Measurement 6.5.2 How to measure DAR 1. Select the “DAR(Dielectric Absorption Ratio) ” on the Mode Selection Screen. Refer to Basic Operation (=>P.21) and operate the Screen. 2. Set Voltage values. 3. Set TIME1. KEW3128...
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6. Measurement KEW3128 4. Set TIME2. Setting items for DAR measurement are as follows. Refer to the Setting for Measurement (=>P.30) and change settings. Icon Name Details Output Voltage Voltage to be output. Measurement doesn’ t stop when DAR Time 1 PI Time 1 has been passed.
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KEW3128 6. Measurement 6.5.3 Measured Result The result of DAR measurement is displayed as follows. DAR value Displayed Items Details Insulation Resistance Measured insulation resistance value Resistance at TIME1,2 Resistance value at TIME1 and TIME2 Pre-set Voltage Pre-set output voltage value Output Voltage Voltage being output Dielectric Absorption Ratio...
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6. Measurement KEW3128 6. 6 DD Measurement (Dielectric Discharge) 6.6.1 Dielectric Discharge DD : Dielectric Discharge This measurement method is usually used to diagnosis multi-layer insulations, which requires the instrument to measure the discharge current and capacitance of the measured object 1 min after the removal of the test voltage.
KEW3128 6. Measurement 6.6.2 How to measure DD 1. Select the “DD (Dielectric Discharge) ” on the Mode Selection Screen. Refer to Basic Operation (=>P.21) and operate the Screen. 2. Set Voltage values. 3. Set TIME. KEW3128...
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6. Measurement KEW3128 Setting items for DD measurement are as follows. Refer to the Setting for Measurement (=>P.30) and change settings. Icon Name Details Output Voltage Voltage to be output Measurements stop automatically and Measuring Time DD values are calculated. KEW3128...
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KEW3128 6. Measurement 6.6.3 Measured Result The result of DD measurement is displayed as follows. DD value Displayed Items Details Insulation Resistance Measured insulation resistance value Measuring Time Elapsed time from a beginning of a measurement Pre-set Voltage Pre-set output voltage value Output Voltage Voltage being output...
6. Measurement KEW3128 6. 7 SV Measurement (Step Voltage) 6.7.1 Step Voltage SV : Step Voltage This is a test based on the principle that an ideal insulation will produce identical readings at all voltages, while an insulation which is being over stressed, will show lower insulation values at higher voltages.
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KEW3128 6. Measurement 3. Set Step Time. Setting items for SV measurement are as follows. Refer to the Setting for Measurement (=>P.30) and change settings. Icon Name Details Output Voltage Voltage to be output Step Time Time per step In the SV measurement mode, measurements continue after the preset Step time (V5) comes and automatically stop when 90 min pass.
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6. Measurement KEW3128 6.7.3 Measured Result The result of SV measurement is displayed as follows. Displayed Items Details Insulation Resistance Measured insulation resistance value Resistance at each Resistance value at each Step time (V1 – V5) Step time Pre-set Voltage Pre-set output voltage value Output Voltage...
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KEW3128 6. Measurement 6. 8 Measurement Screen Displayed items at the top of the LCD Displayed Items Details Measurement Mode Mark of the selected Measurement Mode Displayed when “REC” is specified. REC mark/ Possible Possible recording time is displayed with a bar Recording Period graph and numbers.
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6. Measurement KEW3128 Items displayed at Result Display Screen Following items are displayed on the LCD in stand-by mode and during a measurement. Displayed Items Details Displayed while voltages are being output.Flashing Live Voltage Warning status shows discharge is in progress. Bar graph indicating the measured insulation Bar Graph resistances...
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KEW3128 6. Measurement Items displayed at Graph Display Screen Following items are displayed on the LCD with in stand-by mode and During a measurement. Displayed Items Details Displayed while voltages are being output. Live Voltage Warning Flashing status shows discharge is in progress. Bar graph indicating the measured insulation Graph resistances.
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6. Measurement KEW3128 6. 9 Capacitance Measurement 6.9.1 Measurement Screen Displayed Items Details Displays capacitance values of the measured Capacitance value object after insulation resistance tests. Measuring Time Elapsed time after a start of measurement At capacitance measurements, measured values are displayed when insulation resistance measurements complete.
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KEW3128 6. Measurement 6. 10 Voltage Measurement 6.10.1 Measurement Screen The result of Voltage measurement is displayed as follows. Displayed Items Details Frequency Frequency being measured DC / AC Display DC / AC of measurement voltage Voltage Voltage value being measured KEW3128...
6. Measurement KEW3128 6. 11 Other Functions 6.11.1 Use of Guard Terminal When measuring insulation resistances of a cable, leakage currents flowing on the surface of cable jacket and the currents flowing inside the insulator are mixed and may cause error in readings. In order to prevent such error, wind a conductive wire around the point where leakage currents flow.
KEW3128 6. Measurement Use of Guard Terminal at high resistance measurements It may take longer time to obtain accurate readings when measuring high resistances of 100GΩ or higher while the instrument is operated with battery instead of an external power supply. ...
7. Battery Charging and Replacement KEW3128 7. Battery Charging and Replacement 7. 1 How to charge battery # DANGER Use the special cord supplied with this instrument only. Firmly connect the Power Cord to an outlet. Never connect it to a device on which electrical potentials higher than AC240V exist.
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KEW3128 7. Battery Charging and Replacement 7. 2 How to Replace Battery # DANGER Never open the Battery Compartment Cover while making a measurement. # WARNING To avoid possible electric shock, remove test leads before opening the Battery Compartment Cover. After replacing battery, be sure to tighten up the screw for Battery Compartment Cover.
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7. Battery Charging and Replacement KEW3128 ④ Pull out the Tray toward, and take the battery out. ⑤ Pull up the Battery Connectors upward as indicated by arrow mark in the below left illustration, and remove them. - (negative) + (positive) black ⑥ ...
KEW3128 8. Communication Function/ Supplied Software 8. Communication Function/ Supplied Software ● Interface USB communication is possible by using this instrument with the supplied USB Adapter (M-8212). Communication method: USB Ver1.1 Followings can be done by USB communication: ...
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8. Communication Function/ Supplied Software KEW3128 8. 1 How to install the Software Followings are the instructions to install the software “KEW Windows” and “KEW Windows for KEW3128” . ① Before installing the software, followings shall be checked. ● To prepare your system to install this software, please close all open programs.
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KEW3128 8. Communication Function/ Supplied Software ③ Read through and understand the License Agreement, and check“I accept….” . Then click “Next” . ④ Enter the user information and specify the location to where install the software. Then click “Next” . KEW3128...
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8. Communication Function/ Supplied Software KEW3128 ⑤ Confirm the information on install, and click “Install” to start installing. ⑥ Click “Finish” when install completes. KEW3128...
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KEW3128 8. Communication Function/ Supplied Software ⑦ An installation of “KEW Windows for KEW3128” is followed by the installation of “KEW Windows” . ● To install the “KEW Windows for KEW3128", you can follow the same installation procedure described for “KEW Windows” . If you need to remove this software, use the “Add/Remove Programs”...
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8. Communication Function/ Supplied Software KEW3128 8. 2 How to start “KEW Windows for KEW3128” ● Start and Quit Start the software by; 1) clicking the icon for [KEW Windows] on the desktop, or 2) clicking [Start] → [Program] → [KEW] → [KEW Windows]. Then the KEW products, which have been installed in the “KEW Windows”...
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KEW3128 9. Accessories 9. Accessories 9. 1 Metal parts for Line Probe, and replacement ① Metal Parts Standard, Hook Type: To be used to hook the instrument. (Shipped out with being attached to the Line Probe) MODEL 8029: Tip metal, Straight Type(accessory) ② How to replace the metal parts Turn the Line probe counterclockwise to remove the attached tip metal.
10.Disposing the Product KEW3128 10. Disposing the Product Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), Directive 2002/96/EC This Product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement. The affixed product label (see below) indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste. Product Category With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this product is classified as a “Monitoring and Control instrumentation”...
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DISTRIBUTOR Kyoritsu reserves the rights to change specifications or designs described in this manual without notice and without obligations. 09-09 92-1997D...
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