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PM1A

User’s Guide

PM1A Insulation Tester

PHENIX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

75 Speicher Dr.

Accident, MD 21520

GU-1501

4/18/2017

Summary of Contents for PM1A

Page 1: ...1 PM1A User s Guide PM1A Insulation Tester PHENIX TECHNOLOGIES INC 75 Speicher Dr Accident MD 21520 Copyright Phenix Technologies Inc GU 1501 4 18 2017...

Page 2: ...een the terminals while a measurement is running because it could be dangerous for the operator Be sure that there is not a voltage difference between the points to which the megohmmeter will be conne...

Page 3: ...ow Battery Indication 9 Charging the Battery 9 Connecting the Equipment 10 Setting the Equipment 12 Timer 13 Limit 14 Measuring Insulation Resistance 15 Polarization Index 16 Low Resistance Continuity...

Page 4: ...voltage measurement up to 600 V selectable timer hold memory and selectable resistance limits for pass fail testing with sound beep indication To guarantee operator safety there are no accessible meta...

Page 5: ...5 PM1A Connectors and Controls 1 Power Supply Input 2 Terminals 3 3 digit display 4 Keyboard 1 2 3 4...

Page 6: ...ress to program voltage tests 3 Press to program the test duration 4 Press to program the limit of the Pass Fail test 5 Press to activate the voltmeter 6 Press to activate low resistance continuity 7...

Page 7: ...Press TEST to start stop the test 9 Press HOLD to freeze the displayed value 10 Press to display Polarization Index value 11 Press to turn ON OFF 12 Press ZERO to compensate the test lead resistance i...

Page 8: ...e display 4 Indicates the selected test voltage WARNING Do NOT connect the test leads during the measurement or when the HV LED is lit Power Supply The PM1A uses a rechargeable Ni MH battery for power...

Page 9: ...external power supply The battery LED will continue lighting with a red light until completing the charge It then changes to a green light remaining on until equipment is disconnected from the mains s...

Page 10: ...10 PM1A Connecting the Equipment Connect the PM1A as follows To measure insulation resistance To measure insulation resistance using the Guard Terminal To measure low resistance To use AC DC Voltmeter...

Page 11: ...nnecting the Equipment Cont d Connect the test leads to the circuit and turn ON the equipment NOTE When measuring very high resistances the operator can obtain more accurate readings by using the Guar...

Page 12: ...t voltage will be indicated by the LEDs NOTE After 5 seconds without pressing any key the equipment enterssafety mode In this mode the operator cannot change the selected test voltage unless the key i...

Page 13: ...ation The possible values are 5 10 15 30 seconds 1 2 3 5 10 15 minutes The possible values are 5 10 15 30 seconds 1 2 3 5 10 15 minutes Press the key To cancel the Timer repeat the above procedure and...

Page 14: ...t Limit Programming the lower insulation limit to perform a Pass fail test 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 M 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 G The equipment will indicate with a BEEP intermittent sound when the insulat...

Page 15: ...y the LED 7 The PM1A has a built in chronometer To see the elapsed time since test voltage is applied press the key 8 Pressing the key during a test to show the voltage effectively applied to the elem...

Page 16: ...zation Index is the ratio between the insulation resistance value measured after10 min and the value measured after 1 min IP R10 min R1 min The Polarization Index is useful to determine whether it is...

Page 17: ...the resistance value If the unit detects a short circuit or the reading is R 5 0 5 the equipment will indicate with a BEEP intermittent sound Note This function does not compensate values higher than...

Page 18: ...of non use In measurements with programmed time the countdown of 5 minutes starts after the test conclusion To turn the megohmmeter back on press the key Cleaning Clean this instrument by using a soft...

Page 19: ...t 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 M 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 G Voltmeter True RMS Range 0 600V AC DC Accuracy 3 of reading 2 digits Overvoltage protection CAT III 600 V Additional features Automatic Polarization...

Page 20: ...0 C Humidity 95 RH without condensation Weight Approx 0 5 kg 1 5 lbs Dimensions 102 x 195 x 46 mm 4 x 3 7 x 1 9 in Included accessories 2 measuring test leads 1 Guard test lead 1 power supply 1 carryi...

Page 21: ...anual are correct If there are concerns or comments as you have used this information Phenix Technologies appreciates any feedback Unit Serial Number Sect Page s Comment Please return to Phenix Techno...