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Insulation Test Function

 

        

Caution

Do not touch the metal jaws of the crocodile clips (or prod tips) when using the Insulation test 

function in either manual or hands free mode as they will be energised during testing.

The Insulation function is for use on dead circuits only. If accidentally connected to a live 

circuit the Red warning LED will flash, a rising siren type alarm will sound and testing will be 

inhibited.

The tester is protected against being damaged by accidental connection to a live circuit but 

for personal safety it is essential to ensure that the circuit is dead before working on it

All equipment and appliances should be disconnected from the circuit under test. Attached 

equipment may be damaged by the higher voltages applied during testing and may return an 

artificially low test result.

There may be capacitance on the circuit being tested (a longer than normal test time will 

indicate this condition). Your tester will automatically discharge this but do not disconnect the 
test leads until this auto discharge has completed.

Insulation test procedure

Fit the Brown test lead from the ACC063 set into the Brown/Red (+) input terminal and the 

Blue lead into the Blue/Black (-) input terminal. Fit either the test prod or crocodile clip to the 

other end of the test lead.

Select the voltage range that you wish to test at by turning the function selection switch to 

the 250V, 500V or 1000V setting within the Insulation test range.

Connect the Brown test probe to the phase conductor and the Blue probe to the other 

conductor being tested and press the Orange test button.

During Insulation testing the KT63DL will audibly indicate that measurement is being made by 

emitting a steady beeping sound.

The Red Voltage/Polarity LED will flash to warn that there is a voltage potential at the probe 

tips/crocodile clips and the primary display will show only the dashes chasing across the 

LCD that also indicate that measurement is being made. The secondary display will show the 

voltage being applied during the test.

Once the test is complete the result will be shown in the LCD primary display area whilst the 

secondary display will revert to 0V to confirm that there is no longer any voltage between the 
test probes. A single beep will indicate that the result of the test is resistance above 2 M

Ω

 

whilst a short 2-tone alarm will sound if the result is below 2 M

Ω.

Summary of Contents for KT63DL

Page 1: ...kewtechcorp com KT63DL Multifunction Installation Tester Operating Instructions...

Page 2: ...ons 14 High Current mode 14 No Trip Mode 14 PFC PSC 15 Test lead configuration 15 Lead configuration for No Trip testing 16 Lead configuration for High current 2 wire testing 16 Loop Test Procedures 1...

Page 3: ...ead this manual for safety information Do not make any modifications to the instrument or use it in any manner not intended by the manufacturer The Continuity and Insulation functions are rated at 500...

Page 4: ...instrument that retain the battery cover and fit four Alkaline batteries type AA LR6 in accordance with the polarity shown The KT63DL complies fully with the requirements of EN61010 The following tabl...

Page 5: ...t testers and therefore gives excellent battery life In addition to the battery status indicator that shows on the LCD when the battery power is becoming very low the Red warning LED will light to sho...

Page 6: ...al to Line Phase The sockets will all work and conventional loop testers will show and test that everything is correct despite this very dangerous wiring condition Although extremely rare this incorre...

Page 7: ...tuation such as connecting to a live supply when configured for insulation testing Will be accompanied by the Red Voltage Polarity warning LED flashing Warning A continuous 2 tone alarm An unsuitable...

Page 8: ...insulation whilst the secondary display confirms the test voltage applied RCD Phase Battery status Secondary display mode Greater than less than Secondary display Primary display Busy indicators Cont...

Page 9: ...Red socket and the Blue 4mm plug connected to the Black Blue socket Fig 1 Interlock in position for Continuity and Insulation testing Moving the interlock cover to the right figure 2 blanks off these...

Page 10: ...ulling The purpose of continuity testing is to establish the resistance of the circuit under test However the continuity test function will measure the overall resistance of the circuit between the tw...

Page 11: ...continuity testing To enable the hands free feature simply press the HANDS FREE button once The HANDSFREE annunciator will appear flashing on the LCD and will continue to do so until canceled by a fur...

Page 12: ...t the Brown test lead from the ACC063 set into the Brown Red input terminal and the Blue lead into the Blue Black input terminal Fit either the test prod or crocodile clip to the other end of the test...

Page 13: ...ing taken After a second or two the test result will be displayed in the primary display area and an audible tone will indicate either by a single beep that the result is a value above 2M or by a shor...

Page 14: ...e impedance of both the Line Neutral Loop and the Line Earth Loop and therefore to establish both the PSC prospective short circuit current and the PFC prospective fault current for the installation U...

Page 15: ...s made on TT systems Where practical all other equipment powered by the same circuit should be switched off before testing This will reduce the chances of the RCD tripping as a result of combined leak...

Page 16: ...erminals Lead configuration for High current 2 wire testing The high current test mode requires the use of the distribution board lead set ACC063 configured in 2 wire mode To arrange the test leads in...

Page 17: ...ect range the VOLTAGE POLARITY LED will light Green the KT63DL will start taking some background measurements and will display the Line Neutral supply voltage Touch the touch pad area next to the test...

Page 18: ...s PFC PSC will be the prospective fault current for the circuit being immediately tested This is known as PSC in the case of a test between Live and Neutral or PEFC for a test between Live and Earth c...

Page 19: ...five times its rated current is introduced This is referred to as the x5 test For the reasons explained below all of the above tests have to be conducted at both 0 and 180 this means that four tests...

Page 20: ...f consecutive tests at any given setting If for example you have selected a test at the rated trip current x1 of a 100mA RCD the first press of the test button will apply a 100mA fault current startin...

Page 21: ...the touch pad is touched a potentially dangerous polarity reversal exists see page 7 for example Do not proceed If in any doubt advise the customer to contact the electricity supply company immediatel...

Page 22: ...setting has been selected a x5 current option will be available by using the multiplier button This option is not available or required for other ratings 30mA Automatic test The Auto test function wil...

Page 23: ...Test Range Accuracy Test Voltage Ranges Auto Range Tolerance 20 C 0 01 to 9 99 M 3 1 digit 250V 10 0 to 99 9 M 3 1 digit 100 to 2000 M 6 1 digit 0 01 to 9 99 M 3 1 digit 500V 10 0 to 99 9 M 3 1 digit...

Page 24: ...0 3 3digits High Current 0 00 500 3 3 digit For repair and calibration please return to us at Express Cal Unit 2 Shaw Wood Business Park Shaw Wood Way Doncaster DN2 5TB T 01302 761044 F 01302 321993 E...

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