PerfectPrime IT365 Insulation Tester Instruction Manual
- June 16, 2024
- PerfectPrime
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PerfectPrime IT365 Insulation Tester
Specifications
- Measurement Category: IV
- Test Voltages: 50V, 100V, 250V, 500V, 1000V
- Measurement Range: 0.01 to 60.0 (Ohms)
- Open Voltage: 4V
- Short Current: 200mA
- Auto Power Off: Approx. 10 minutes (disabled during insulation resistance or low resistance measurement)
Description of the Instrument:
Front and Rear:
- LCD display
- TEST button
- Warning light
- PI / DAR function select button
- Blue button
- Backlight button
- LOCK button
- Measurement function selection switch
- COM input terminal
- Positive input terminal
- Battery cabinet
- Foldable stand
- Holster
Rotary Switch:
- Measurement Function: Measuring low resistance from 0.01 to 60.0 (Open voltage 4V, short current 200mA)
- Measurement Function: Measuring resistance or continuity
- Measurement Function: Measuring AC or DC voltage
- Turn off the tester
- Perform insulation tests with 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 V test voltage
Button and Indicators:
- Config the Tester for a polarization index or dielectric absorption ratio test
- Press the blue button to select alternate measurement functions
- Initiate an insulation test when the rotary switch is in INSULATION position. Causes the Tester to source (output) a high voltage and measure insulation resistance
- Initiate a resistance test when the rotary switch is in the Lo position
- Backlight ON/OFF: Press Backlight button once to turn on Backlight. And it will automatically turn off after 30 seconds. Press and hold Backlight button for 2 seconds and it will sound beep to keep Backlight always ON until Auto power off.
- Test lock: When pressed before the button, the test remains active until you press the lock or test button again to release the lock
- Hazardous voltage warning LED will be on when: (1) > 2V or > 30 V (ac or dc depending on the rotary switch position) is detected on the input. (2) Insulation test is active. (3) The symbol appears on the display
LCD Display:
The LCD display shows various symbols and measurements during operation.
Usage Instructions
Insulation Testing:
- Connect the COM input terminal and Positive input terminal to the appropriate test points
- Select the desired test voltage using the rotary switch (50V, 100V, 250V, 500V, or 1000V)
- Press the TEST button to initiate the insulation test
- The tester will source a high voltage and measure the insulation resistance
- The LCD display will show the results of the insulation test
Resistance or Continuity Testing:
- Select the resistance or continuity measurement function using the rotary switch
- Connect the COM input terminal and Positive input terminal to the circuit under test
- Press the TEST button to initiate the resistance or continuity test
- The tester will measure the resistance or continuity of the circuit
- The LCD display will show the results of the test
Voltage Measurement:
- Select the AC or DC voltage measurement function using the rotary switch
- Connect the COM input terminal and Positive input terminal to the voltage source
- Press the TEST button to initiate the voltage measurement
- The tester will measure the AC or DC voltage
- The LCD display will show the results of the measurement
Safety Information
- Read all safety information carefully before attempting to operate or service the meter.
- Do not use the Tester around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp or wet environments.
- Keep fingers behind the finger guards on the probes.
- The circuit under test must be de-energized and isolated before connections are made except for voltage measurement.
- Circuit connections must not be touched during a test.
- After insulation test, capacitive circuits must be allowed to discharge before disconnecting the test leads.
- To avoid damage to the instrument, do not apply signals which exceed the maximum limits shown in the technical specification tables.
- Do not use the meter or test leads if they look damaged. Use extreme caution when working around bare conductors or bus bars.
- Use the meter only as specified in this manual; otherwise, the protection provided by the meter may be impaired.
- Caution when working with voltages above 30 Vac rms, 42 Vac peak, or 60 Vdc. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.
- Before taking resistance measurements or testing continuity, disconnect the main power supply and all loads from the circuit.
- Remove all probes, test leads, and accessories before the battery door is opened.
- Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements. False readings can lead to electric shock and injury.
- Replace all batteries with fresh batteries of the same manufacturer and type to prevent battery leakage.
- Remove the batteries if the Tester is not used for an extended period of time, or if stored in temperatures above 50 °C. If the batteries are not removed, battery leakage may result.
CAUTION!
- Disconnect the test leads from the test points before changing the position of the function rotary switch.
- Never connect a source of voltage with the function rotary switch in Ω, LoΩ, 50V, 100V, 250V, 500V, 1000V position.
Environment conditions:
- Installation categories CAT IV 600 V
- Pollution degree 2
- Altitude up to 2000 meters
- Indoors use only
- Relatively humidity 80% max. (Noncondensing)
- Operation temperature 0~40°C
Symbols:
Hazardous voltage warning:
When the Tester detects a voltage > 30 V in insulation test, > 2 V in Low , or
a voltage >30V during voltage measurement function, the red LED will be on and
the symbol on LCD will display.
Description of the Instrument
Front and Rear:
- LCD display
- TEST button
- Warring light
- PI / DAR function select button
- Blue button
- Backlight button
- LOCK button
- Measurement function selection switch
- COM input terminal
- Positive input terminal
- Battery cabinet
- Foldable stand
- Holster
Rotary Switch:
Rotary switch selections:
Button and Indicators:
LCD Display:
Specifications
- Auto power off: Approx. 10 minutes. The 10-minute timer is disabled during any insulation resistance or Low resistance measurement.
- Low battery indication: The symbol “ ” and message “ ” will be shown when the batteries need to be replaced.
- Operating temperature and Humidity: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F), below 80% RH
- Storage temperature: -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F), below 80% RH
- Batteries : Size AA batteries (IEC LR6) X 4pcs
- Battery life:
- Insulation test use: Tester can perform at least 1200 insulation tests with fresh alkaline batteries at room temperature. Test conditions are 1000 V into 1 M Ω with a duty cycle of 5 seconds on and 25 seconds o Ω.
- LoΩ Resistance Measurement s: Tester can perform at least 2600 Lo Ω resistance measurements with fresh alkaline batteries at room temperature. Test conditions are 1 Ω with a duty cycle of 5 seconds on and 25 seconds o Ω
- Dimension : 206(L) x 90(W) x 51(H) mm
- Weight : Approx. 510g (With holster and battery)
- Accessories : Test lead, large jaw alligator clips, batteries, holster, carrying case, instruction manual.
- Approvals : EN61010 600V CAT IV
AC voltage:
Range | Resolution | Accuracy | Protection |
---|---|---|---|
60.00V | 0.01V | **** |
±2%rdg+5dgts(45~500Hz)
| ****
600Vrms
600.00V| 0.1V
DC voltage:
Range | Resolution | Accuracy | Protection |
---|---|---|---|
60.00V | 0.01V | **** |
±2%rdg+5dgts
| ****
600Vrms
600.00V| 0.1V
Resistance:
Range | Resolution | Accuracy | Protection |
---|---|---|---|
600.00 | 0.10 | **** |
2%rdg+5dgts
| ****
600Vrms
6.000K0| 0.001K0
60.00K0| 0.01K0
600.0K0| 0.1K0
Continuity:
Range | Resolution | Accuracy | Protection |
---|---|---|---|
600.00 | 0.10 | < 40 (ON) |
140 (OFF)
| 600Vrms
Note : When measured resistance between 4 Ω to 14 Ω the buzzer maybe sound or off either.
LoΩ :
Test Voltage | Range | Accuracy |
---|---|---|
50V | 300K0 / 3.00M0 / 30.0M0 |
300M0 / 1.00G0
| ±(3%rdg+5dgts) (30K0~1.00G0)
100V| 600K0 / 6.00M0 / 60.0M0
600M0 / 2.00G0
| ±(3%rdg+5dgts) (60K0~2.00G0)
250V
| 1.50M0 / 15.0M0 / 150M0 / 1.50G0| ±(3%rdg+5dgts) (0.15K0~1.50G0)
5.0G0| ±(10%rdg+3dgts)
500V
| 3.00M0 / 30.0M0 / 300M0 / 3.00G0| ±(3%rdg+5dgts) (0.30M0~3.00G0)
10.0G0| ±(10%rdg+3dgts)
1000V
| ****
6.00M0 / 60.0M0 / 600M0 / 6.00G0
| ±(3%rdg+5dgts) (0.60M0~6.00G0)
20.0G0| ±(10%rdg+3dgts)
- Open circuit test voltage : > 4.0V, < 8V
- Short circuit current : > 200.0mA
- Live circuit detection: Inhibit test if terminal voltage > 2V prior to initialization of test.
Insulation resistance measurement:
- Test voltage accuracy : 0% to +20%
- Test voltage vs. Maximum resistance range: 50V/1.00G Ω , 100V/2.00G Ω , 250V/5.0 Ω , 500V/10.0G Ω and 1000V/20.0G Ω. Test voltage vs. Minimum resistance (with test current=1mA): 50V/50K Ω , 100V/100K Ω , 250V/250K Ω , 500V/500K Ω and 1000V/1M Ω.
- Short circuit test current : 1mA(nominal)
- Live circuit detection : Inhibit test if terminal voltage > 30 V prior to initialization of test
Making Measurements
-
Measuring Volts:
Press the blue button to switch ACV or DCV measurement. -
Measuring Ohms / Continuity:
Press the blue button to select the measuring function.
Measuring Low Resistance:
The circuit under test must be completely de-energized. Check the fuse before
testing. See Testing the fuse section later in this manual. Connecting the
tester to an energized circuit while the test is active will blow the fuse.
- Short the end of probes together and press the blue button to compensate the probe resistance for 2 Ω , the “zero ” symbol will be displayed when the compensating is finished. The range of compensation needs to be less than 2 Ω. The value of compensation will be kept next time you use this function.
- Connect the probes to the circuit to be measured. The Tester automatically detects if the circuit is energized. If the detected voltage is above 2V, ” > 2V ” and “ ” will appear on the LCD display. In this condition, the test is inhibited. Disconnect the Tester and remove power before proceeding.
- Push and hold button to start the test. The “ ” symbol appears on the LCD display until you release the button. The resistance reading appears on the primary display until a new test is started or a different function or range is selected. If it beeps 4 times, means the tester has not finished the terminal voltage test. You need to start the test again.
If you press button to enter the Lock Mode, and then press button to start the test. The“ ” symbol appears on the LCD display and the test voltage will continue to be applied until the or button is pressed again.
When resistance is higher than the maximum measuring range, the Tester displays the “ ” symbol and the maximum resistance for the range.
Measuring PI / DAR:
Polarization Index (PI) is the ratio of the 10-minute insulation resistance to
the 1 -minute insulation resistance. Dielectric Absorption Ratio (DAR) is the
ratio of the 1-minute insulation resistance to the 30 second insulation
resistance.
- Turn the rotary switch to the desired test voltage.
- Press the button to select polarization index or dielectric absorption ratio.
- Press button to start the test. During testing, the primary display shows the measured resistance and the secondary display shows the test voltage applied to the circuit under test.
When the test is completed, the PI or DAR value is displayed on the primary display. If either value used to calculate PI or DAR was greater than the maximum measuring range, the primary display will show “ Err ” for PI or DAR value. Because of the time required to perform the PI and DAR tests, use of test clips is recommended. To interrupt a PI or DAR test before it is completed, momentarily press .
Testing Fuse
Warring!
To avoid electrical shock or injury, remove the test leads and any input
signals before replacing the fuse.
- Turn the rotary switch to the position.
- Press and hold . If the display reading is “ ”, the fuse is bad and should be replaced.
Replacing Batteries & Fuse
Warring!
To avoid shock, injury, or damage to the Tester:
- To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury, replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator “ ”appears.
- Use ONLY fuses with the amperage, interrupt, voltage, and speed ratings specified.
- Turn the rotary switch to OFF and remove the test leads from the terminals.
- Fuse rating : Fast 315mA, 1000V, Min Interrupt Rating 10000 A
- Battery : 1.5 V AA alkaline (NEDA 15A, IEC LR6) x 4 pcs
Maintenance & Cleaning
P.20
- Only qualified personnel should perform repairs or servicing not covered in this manual.
- Periodically wipe the case with a dry cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents onthese instruments.
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FAQ’s
What is the auto power off feature?
The auto power off feature automatically turns off the tester after approximately 10 minutes of inactivity. However, this feature is disabled during insulation resistance or low resistance measurement.
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