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Meter Description 

1. LCD Display
2. Hold Button
3. Test Button
4.

Rotary Switch

5. Lock Button
6.

Backlight Button

7.

Input Terminals

Operation 

 

Warning 

Ensure that the circuit under test does not include components that can be damaged by 1000VDC; such 
devices include power factor correction capacitors, low voltage mineral insulated cables, electronic light 
dimmers, and ballasts/starters for fluorescent lamps. 

Connecting Test Leads 

For all measurements, connect the red test lead to the V input terminal and the black test lead to 

the COM input terminal. 

Test Lead Check 

Set the rotary switch to the 200range. 
Touch the test lead tips together. 
Resistance should read less than 0.5 and the audio tone should sound. 
With the leads not touching, the display should read infinity indicated by “1”. 

Readings displayed other than the readings described above are indicative of a test lead 

problem. The test leads must be replaced 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 Resistance measurements if AC Voltage is present on the 

device

 

under test. 

1. Connect the red test lead to the V input terminal; black lead to the COM terminal.
2. Set the function switch to the desired M test voltage position.
3. Connect the tips of the test leads to the equipment under test. If there is a voltage present, a

constant beep will sound and the voltage will be displayed.

4. The display will show “1“until the TEST button is pushed. Press and hold the TEST button.

The upper right display shows the test voltage applied and the flashing high voltage symbol

will be displayed. The main display shows the resistance.

5. Keep the test leads connected to the equipment under test and release the TEST button. The

circuit will discharge through the meter. Keep the test leads connected until the circuit is

completely discharged and the upper right display shows 0 volts.

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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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