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DIGITAL INSULATION TESTER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SAFETY INFORMATION

Read the following safety information carefully before
attempting to operate or service the meter.

To avoid damages to the instrument do not apply the
signals which exceed the maximum limits shown in the
technical specifications tables.

Do not use the meter or test leads if they look damaged.
Use extreme caution when working around bare
conductors or bus bars.

Accidental contact with the conductor could result in
electric shock.

Use the meter only as specified in this manual;
otherwise, the protection provided by the meter may be
impaired.

Read the operating instructions before use and follow
all safety Information.

Caution when working with voltages above 60V DC or
30V AC RMS. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.

Before taking resistance measurements or testing
acoustic continuity, disconnect circuit from main power
supply and all loads from the circuit.

Summary of Contents for DT-5500

Page 1: ...Use extreme caution when working around bare conductors or bus bars Accidental contact with the conductor could result in electric shock Use the meter only as specified in this manual otherwise the protection provided by the meter may be impaired Read the operating instructions before use and follow all safety Information Caution when working with voltages above 60V DC or 30V AC RMS Such voltages ...

Page 2: ...eriodically wipe the case with a dry cloth Do not use abrasives or solvents on this instruments Display Large LCDwith dual display Measurement Range 200Ω 200kΩ 200MΩ 100V 200MΩ 100V 2000MΩ 100V 750V ACV 1000V DCV Sampling Rate 2 5 times per second Zero Adjustment Automatic adjustment Over Range Indicator Number 1 of highest digit is displayed Low Battery Indication The is displayed when the batter...

Page 3: ...lution Operation Resistance Max open Circuit Voltage Overload Protection 0 1Ω Resistance 40Ω 4 5V 250Vrms Short circuit current 200mA DC Voltage Range Resolution Accuracy Input Impedance Overload Protection 1000V 1V 0 8 3 10MΩ 1000Vrms AC Voltage 40Hz 400Hz Range Resolution Accuracy Input Impedance Overload Protection 750V 1V 1 2 10 10MΩ 750Vrms Meg OHMS Range Resolution Accuracy 200MΩ 100V 0 1MΩ ...

Page 4: ...sufficient LCD will display Replacement of 6 pcs new batteries type 1 5V size AA is Required b Place back the battery cover and four the screws 3 3 Test leads check Set the range select switch to the 200Ω range With the tip and alligator clip of the test leads connected The indicator should read 00 0Ω When the leads are not connected the display will read infinity indicated by 1 This will ensure t...

Page 5: ...n 100V First set the range switch to 100V and then proceed as indicated in a above for 100V testing The above note also applies to testing at 100V In addition the following applies Note Make sure that the circuit under does not include components Which will be damaged by the 100V applied Many normal components of an installation are likely to be damaged if tested at 100V Examples are power factor ...

Page 6: ...d resistance will include the resistance of the motor wire and all other components between the motor and the main switch If a weakness is in dicated the motor and other components should be checked individually If the motor is disconnected at the motor terminals connect one megohmmeter lead to the grounded motor housing and the other lead to One of the motor leads DC Disconnect the motor from the...

Page 7: ... from other equipment Check each conductor to ground and or lead sheath by connecting one megohmmeter lead to a ground and or lead sheather and the other megohmmeter lead to each of the conductors in turn Check insulation resistance between conductors by connecting megohmmeter leads to conductors in pairs ...

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