Wavecom Instruments Insulation-Continuity Tester User Manual
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8. Simplified Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS ANALOGUE INSULATION-CONTINUITY TESTER
WARNING
This instrument must only be used by a competent trained
individual. Consult the full operating instructions. Never
press the test button before connecting test leads to circuit
to test.
INITIAL CHECKS
1. Switch to "Batt. Check" and depress the test button. If the pointer does
not move to "BAT.OK", the battery needs to be replaced before
proceeding.
2. Connect test leads to instrument, switch to
3Ω. Press and turn the test
button (continuous mode), short the test leads. The pointer should swing
from infinite towards zero. If not, the test leads or fuse (0.5A fast acting
ceramic) maybe faulty.
INSULATION TESTS M
Ω RANGES
1. Select the desired insulation test voltage range, 250V, 500V, or 1000V.
2. Connect the leads to the instrument and circuit under test.
3. Check the circuit is not LIVE.
4. Press the test button. Read the red M
Ω scale directly for 500V, multiply
by 0.5 (or divide by 2) for 250V and multiply by 2 for 1000V.
