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 User Manual 

MG430  
Digital Insulation Tester/Megohmeter 

 

Introduction 

 

Congratulations on your purchase of Triplett’s Digital Insulation Tester/Megohmmeter. The MG430 

provides three test ranges plus continuity and AC/DC voltage measurement. A handy test lock feature 

and a data hold function are also included. This professional meter, with proper care, will provide 

years of reliable service. 

Safety 

 

Circuits under test must be de-energized and isolated before connections are made (except for

voltage measurements).

Circuit connections must not be touched during a test. Use extreme caution when working near

bare conductors and bus bars. Accidental contact with conductors could result in electrical

shock.

Use caution when working near voltages above 60VDC or 30VACrms.

After insulation tests, capacitors must be discharged.

Test leads (including alligator clips) must be in good working order, clean and without broken

or cracked insulation.

When servicing, use only specified replacement parts.

International Safety Symbols 

 

Caution, refer to this manual before using this meter 

Dangerous Voltages 

Meter is protected throughout by double or reinforced insulation 

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Summary of Contents for MG430

Page 1: ...measurements Circuit connections must not be touched during a test Use extreme caution when working near bare conductors and bus bars Accidental contact with conductors could result in electrical shoc...

Page 2: ...eplaced before using the meter Failure to do so could result in damage to equipment and electrical shock Insulation Resistance Measurements Megohmmeter Tests Warning Do not perform Insulation Resistan...

Page 3: ...he voltage value on the LCD 5 Resistance Measurement WARNING Do not run this test unless ACV 0 Do not use this mode to check diodes 1 Set the Rotary switch to the 200k position 2 Connect the red test...

Page 4: ...is indicated the motor and other components should be checked individually If the motor is disconnected at the motor terminals connect one meter lead to the grounded motor housing and the other lead t...

Page 5: ...0 200M 500V 0 1M 3 5d 500V 10 0 0 1000M 1000VDC 1M 3 5d 1000V 10 0 1000 2000M 1000VDC 1M 5 5d 1000V 10 0 Range Test Current Short Circuit Current 200M 250V 250k load 200M 500V 1mA 500k load 1mA 0 100...

Page 6: ...ut Impedance Overload Protection 1000VDC 1V 0 8 3d 10M 1000Vrms RESISTANCE Range Resolution Accuracy Max Open Circuit Overload Voltage Protection 200 0 1 1 2d 4 5V 250Vrms 200k 0 1k 1 2d 3V 250Vrms ww...

Page 7: ...ymbol displayed when battery voltage is low Environmental Installation category III Pollution Degree 2 Altitude up to 2000 meters Indoor use only Power source Six 6 1 5 AA batteries Fuse 250mA 600V ce...

Page 8: ...l purchaser of these goods for use Triplett warrants to the original purchaser for use that the products sold by it will be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of 1 one year fro...

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