Instruction manual
KEW MEG
series
MODEL3161A
Compact Insulation resistance tester with 2-range
KYORITSU ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTS
WORKS,LTD.
Страница 1: ...Instruction manual KEW MEG series MODEL3161A Compact Insulation resistance tester with 2 range KYORITSU ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTS WORKS LTD ...
Страница 2: ...6 Measurement 11 6 1 AC voltage measurement 11 Mains disconnection check 6 2 Insulation resistance measurement 12 6 3 Continuous measurement 14 6 4 Output voltage characteristics 14 6 5 Backlight function 16 7 Battery replacement 16 8 Notes on Housing case and accessories 17 8 1 Case lid 17 8 2 Neck strap and Cord case 18 8 3 Test prods and replacement 19 8 4 Adaptors for the Earth cord and replac...
Страница 3: ...he safety instructions contained in the manual It is essential that the above instructions are adhered to Failure to follow the above instructions may cause injury instrument damage and or damage to equipment under test The symbol indicated on the instrument means that the user must refer to the related parts in the manual for safe operation of the instrument It is essential to read the instructio...
Страница 4: ...our fingers and hands behind the protective fingerguard during measurement WARNING Never attempt to make any measurement if any abnormal conditions such as a broken case or exposed metal parts are present on the instrument and test leads Never press the Test button while connecting the test leads Never rotate the Range switch with the test leads connected to the equipment under test Do not install...
Страница 5: ...96 EC This symbol indicates separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment Measurement categories Over voltage categories To ensure safe operation of measuring instruments IEC 61010 establishes safety standards for various electrical environments categorized as o to CAT IV and called measurement categories Higher numbered categories correspond to electrical environments with greater m...
Страница 6: ...e automatically discharged after measuring Discharge can be checked with the meter Color coded scales for easy and correct reading Power on indicator on insulation resistance and battery check ranges Backlight function to facilitate working at dimly illuminated location or at nighttime work AC voltage measurement function Measures AC voltage on all ranges without pressing the Test button Test lead...
Страница 7: ...ry effective measuring ranges Accuracy at 0 and Accuracy at no load voltage Nominal current Short circuit current Response time Heavy line circular arc on the scale indicates the primary effective measuring ranges guaranteed accuracy range 1mA 0 20 Not specified Approx 2mA Meter reading comes within accuracy within 3 sec It may take time when measuring a capacitive load 3 Specification Applicable ...
Страница 8: ...erating conditions Ambient temperature 0 40 Relative humidity 90 or less External magnetic field 400A m or less Position Horizontal 90 Battery voltage within BATTERY GOOD range AC voltage range Measured voltage Accuracy 0 600V within 3 of the max scale value Range 0 05MΩ 0 5MΩ at least 700 times at least 700 times Possible number of measurement Number of measurement Possible number of measurement ...
Страница 9: ...7116 Extension probe MODEL8016 Pickle type prod Pickle type prod Extension probe Temperature humidity 0 40 RH 85 or less range no condensation Storage temperature 20 60 RH 75 or less humidity range no condensation Insulation resistance at least 50MΩ DC500V between the electrical circuit and the enclosure Withstand voltage AC3470V 50 60Hz for 1 min between the electrical circuit and the enclosure L...
Страница 10: ...nge switch Test lead with remote control switch MODEL7139A Remote control switch Line probe Earth cord Standard prod MODEL8072 Probe connector Flat test bar MODEL7161A Safety alligator clip Extension prod MODEL7131B MODEL8017 Mold prod MODEL8256 Protective fingerguard Protective figerguard It is a part providing protection against electrical shock and ensuring the minimum required air and creepage...
Страница 11: ...nsert the Probe connector into the Probe socket on the instrument correctly as shown below 5 Preparation for measurement DANGER When the Test button or the Remote control switch is pressed with the Range switch set to an insulation resistance range take care not to touch the tip of the Test probe where a high voltage is present in order to avoid possible shock hazard CAUTION Instrument doesn t ope...
Страница 12: ...s as shown in Section 7 Battery replacement CAUTION Never keep the Test button pressed or locked during battery check to avoid battery power drain 5 4 Power on indication LED On an insulation resistance range or BATT CHECK range when the Test button or Remote control switch is pressed the power on indication LED red lights up indicating the instrument is in the operation mode Batteries have exhaus...
Страница 13: ...vailable on any ranges DANGER Never make measurement on a circuit in which the electrical potential exceeds AC DC300V in order to avoid possible shock hazard Refer to Section 3 Specification AC voltage measurement When testing installation that has a large current capacity such as a power line be sure to make measurement on the secondary side of a circuit breaker in order to avoid personal injury ...
Страница 14: ...e some time before the final reading can be obtained On insulation resistance range DC voltage is supplied through Earth and Line probes with Earth probe having positive polarity Earth probe should be connected to the earth conductor in the circuit under test Such connection is known to be more suitable for insulation tests since an insulation resistance value measured with the positive side conne...
Страница 15: ...the Test button or Remote control switch and leave the probes connected to the circuit under test to discharge charges stored in the capacitance of the circuit DANGER Do not touch the circuit under test immediately after testing Charges stored in the capacitance of the circuit may cause electrical shock Leave the probes connected to the circuit under test until the pointer returns to the left end ...
Страница 16: ...ocked down a high voltage is present at the tip of a probe Attention should be paid to avoid possible shock hazard 6 4 Output voltage characteristics The 500V range of this instrument conforms to IEC61557 This standard defines that the nominal current shall be at least 1mA and the lower limit of the insulation resistance maintaining the nominal voltage at the measurement terminal See the graph bel...
Страница 17: ... 15 15 M 3161A Output characteristics ...
Страница 18: ... backlight will light up for about 30 sec and then turned off automatically DANGER Never open the Battery cover during a measurement WARNING To avoid possible electric shock remove test leads before opening the Battery cover After replacing batteries be sure to tighten up the screws for Battery cover CAUTION Do not mix new and old batteries Install batteries in correct polarity as marked inside th...
Страница 19: ...e 3 After replacing batteries be sure to tighten up the screws for Battery cover 8 Notes on Housing case and accessories 8 1 Case lid Case lid can be fit under the Housing case while making measurement 1 Unhook and open the Case lid 2 Turn it 180 degrees 3 Put the Case lid under the Housing case 4 Hook it on to the Housing case Fixing screws Install batteries in correct polarity as marked inside t...
Страница 20: ... 18 18 8 2 Neck strap and Cord case This instrument is equipped with a strap to suspend from the neck to allow both hands to be used freely for easy and safe operation ...
Страница 21: ...lt to reach situations MODEL8016 Pickle prod Optional Used to hook the probe on a conductor 2 How to replace Test prod To remove the Test prod turn the cap of LINE probe counterclockwise Insert the threaded end of another prod into the hexagonal hole on the probe cap as shown Then turn the probe cap clockwise to secure it on the body of the probe When the instrument and the test lead are combined ...
Страница 22: ...7161A Flat test bar Connected to the earth side of the outlet 2 How to replace Adaptors To remove the adaptors pull them out Then firmly attach the adaptor as desired to the tip of the Earth cord When the instrument and the test lead are combined and used together whichever lower category either of them belongs to will be applied Safety alligator clip Test bar ...
Страница 23: ...r cover and affects the meter reading use a cloth damped with off the shelf anti static agent or detergent to wipe the meter cover surface CAUTION When the pointer deflects by touching the surface of this instrument or zero adjustment cannot be made do not try to make measurement Antistatic agent has been applied to the meter cover of the instrument for electrification prevention therefore do not ...
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