TRIPLETT MG600 Digital High Voltage Megohmmeter User Manual

TRIPLETT MG600 Digital High Voltage Megohmmeter

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Triplett MG600 High Voltage Megohmeter/Insulation Tester. This meter provides four Insulation Resistance test ranges plus Continuity, AC/DC Voltage, Polarization Index and Dielectric Absorption Ratio measurements.

Safety

International Safety Symbols

• This symbol, adjacent to another symbol or terminal, indicates the user must refer to the manual for further information.

• This symbol, adjacent to a terminal, indicates that, under normal use, hazardous voltages may be present.

• Danger: identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the user.

• Warning: alerts the user to avoid electric shock.

• Caution: identifies conditions and actions that may damage
  the Insulation Resistance tester.

• Operating Caution: identifies conditions where the user needs to take extra care during the operation of the Insulation resistance tester

• Danger: Use of this instrument in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair safety features/protection provided by the equipment. Read all of the safety information carefully before using or servicing the instrument.

• This symbol indicates that the meter uses double or reinforced insulation.

Safety Notes

• Do not exceed the maximum allowable input range for any of the meter’s functions. Set the function switch OFF when the meter is not in use. Remove the batteries if the meter is to be stored for longer than 60 days.

Warnings
Set the function switch to the appropriate position before measuring. Do not measure current on a circuit whose voltage exceeds 600V.
When changing ranges always disconnect the test leads from the circuit under test.

• Do not use the Insulation resistance tester if it is damaged or if metal parts are exposed. Also, check the meter for cracks or missing plastic.
• Be careful when working above 30V AC rms or 30V DC. Such voltages pose a shock hazard. Discharge all circuit loads under test after measuring high voltage.
• Do not replace the batteries with the tester in a wet environment.
• Place the test leads in the proper input terminals. Ensure that the test leads are firmly connected to the Insulation Resistance tester’s input terminals.
• Ensure that the Insulation Resistance tester is switched off when opening the battery compartment.

Cautions

• Improper use of this meter can cause damage, shock, injury or death. Read and understand this user manual before operating the meter.
• Always remove the test leads before replacing the batteries.
• Inspect the condition of the test leads and the meter itself for any damage before operating the meter. Repair or replace any damage before use.
• Voltage checks on electrical outlets can be difficult and misleading because of the uncertainty of a definitive connection to the recessed electrical contacts. Other means should be used to ensure that the outlet terminals are not “live”. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
• When using the test leads, keep fingers away from the lead contacts. Keep fingers behind the test lead finger guards.
• Do not use the tester if its cover or any of its parts are removed.
• When performing resistance tests, remove all power from the circuit under test.
• When servicing the Insulation Resistance tester, use only the supplied test leads and power adaptor.
• Do not use the Insulation resistance tester if the battery indicator shows a low battery.
• Do not use or store the meter in areas of high humidity, high temperature, potentially explosive or flammable environments, or in strong magnetic fields.
• Soft cloth and mild detergent should be used to clean the surface of the Insulation resistance tester when servicing. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
• Dry the Insulation resistance tester before storing if it is wet.
• Remove the test leads and set the Range selector switch to the OFF position after use.

Safety Category Information

This Insulation resistance tester complies with IEC61010 standard safety measurement requirements: pollution degree 2, over-voltage category (CAT. IV) 600V, with double insulation.

Meter Description

1. Insulation resistance Test/Lock switch
2. REL /down button
3. HOLD button
4. BATT /up button
5. MAX /MIN /STOP button
6. LCD Display
7. DC power adaptor Input
8. EARTH Input
9. VΩ input and IR GUARD terminal
10. VΩ COM input and High voltage shielding terminal
11. LINE: 500V to 500V High Voltage Input
12. /PEAK button
13. Backlight /AUTO OFF button
14. Function Selector Switch

Display Description

1. Timed Test Indicators
2. AC/DC Indicators
3. Polarization Index and Dielectric Absorption Ratio Indicators
4. Analog Bargraph
5. Auto Range Indicator
6. Low Battery Indicator
7. High Voltage Indicator
8. Auto discharge Indicator
9. Continuity Buzzer Indicator
10. PASS /FAIL Indicator
11. Live Circuit Voltage Indicator
12. Units Indicator
13. Function Indicator

Insulation Resistance Testing

CAUTIONS:
Ensure that no electrical charge exists on the circuit under test. Insulated gloves should be worn while testing.
Use extreme caution to avoid touching the tips of the test leads or the circuit under test when the PRESS TO TEST button is pressed; High Voltage is present.
Do not make measurements when the battery cover is removed.
Always connect the Earth Cord (black) to the Earth terminal of the circuit under test.

CAUTION: When the live circuit warning indicates “>30V” or the warning buzzer sounds and the display flashes, the measurement cannot be made even if the “Press to Test” button is pressed.

DANGER
Do not touch the circuit under test immediately after testing. Voltage stored in the circuit may cause electric shock.
Leave the test leads connected to the circuit under test and never touch the circuit until the discharge is complete.

PRESS TO TEST Knob

All insulation resistance tests are initiated with the PRESS TO TEST knob.

1. Press and HOLD the knob to perform a test. Release the knob to end the test.
2. Press and TURN the knob 90 degrees clockwise to the LOCK position to lock the meter in the continuous test mode. To end a test, either rotate the knob 90 degrees counterclockwise or press the STOP button.
3. Always return the knob to the vertical position before beginning a test

Emergency Stop

To stop a test at any time, press the STOP button or rotate the PRESS TO TEST knob in a counter-clockwise direction.
The STOP button also clears the display and beeper after a discharge is complete.

Insulation Resistance Test

Manual Test

1. Connect the Black Earth test lead to the Earth connector and the Red test lead to the LINE and COM connectors.
2. Set the Function Selector switch to the desired insulation test voltage.
3. Connect the test leads to the device under test.
4. Press and hold the PRESS TO TEST button to run the test. The buzzer will beep during the test.
5. Read the measured value on the LCD display.
6. Release the button to end the test and discharge the device. While the circuit is discharging, the icon will flash. The measured value, HOLD and the measurement time will remain in the display.
7. Press the STOP button to clear the display.
8. Set the Function Selector switch to OFF position and remove the test leads from the circuit.

Locked Test

1. Repeat steps 1 to 3 as above.
2. Press and turn the PRESS TO TEST button to the lock position to run the test. The buzzer will beep during the test.
3. Read the measured value on the LCD display.
4. Rotate the PRESS TO TEST button to the PRESS TO TEST position to end the test and discharge the device. While the circuit is discharging, the icon will flash. The measured value, HOLD and the measurement time will remain in the display.
5. Press the STOP button to clear the display.
6. Set the Function Selector switch to OFF position and remove the test leads from the circuit.

Timed Insulation Test

The timed insulation test feature allows the user to specify the period of time the test will run. The run time can be set from 1 to 15 minutes in 1 minute increments.

1. Connect the Black Earth test lead to the Earth connector and the Red test lead to the LINE and COM connectors.
2. Connect the test leads to the device under test.
3. Set the Function Selector switch to the desired insulation test voltage.
4. Use the Time Set ▲ and ▼ arrow buttons to select the desired run time for the insulation test. The selected time will be shown in the lower left corner of the LCD.
5. Press and hold the PRESS TO TEST knob (or lock it). The beeper will sound and the voltage warning icon will flash at one second intervals during the test.
6. At the end of the timed period, keep the test leads connected the meter will the device and the results will be held in the display
7. Release or unlock the PRESS TO TEST knob and press the STOP button to clear the display.
8. Set the Function Selector switch to the OFF position and remove the test leads from the circuit.

Polarization Index (PI)

The polarization index Test calculates the ratio of the resistance measurement after 10 minutes to the resistance measurement after 1 minute: Results are determined by the type, age and condition of the insulation material tested. Established standards and test procedures should be used to establish pass/fail criteria for each application.

Polarization Index = Resistance after 10 minutes / Resistance after 1 minute

1. Connect the Black Earth test lead to the Earth connector and the Red test lead to the LINE and COM connectors.
2. Connect the test leads to the device under test.
3. Set the Function Selector switch to the desired insulation test voltage.
4. Use the PI/DAR button to select TIME 1 (1:00) for the Polarization Index (PI) function.
5. Press and hold the PRESS TO TEST button and turn it clockwise to the LOCK position. The beeper will sound during the test.
6. When the test has completed, the LCD will display PASS if the Polarization Index is greater than 1. FAIL will be displayed if the Polarization Index is below 1.
7. Keep the test leads connected to the equipment under test and release the PRESS TO TEST button. The circuit will discharge through the meter. While the circuit is discharging, the icon will flash.
8. Press the STOP button to clear the results

Insulation Resistance Measurement Considerations

The Resistance of an insulator is determined by applying a test voltage to the insulator and then measuring the subsequent current flow.

Notes: The insulation resistance of a device may not be stable therefore the readings supplied by the meter may vary. An audible beep will be heard while a test is in progress, this is normal.
Measurements taken on a capacitive load may take some time to complete. Insulation Resistance tests output a positive (+) voltage from the Earth terminal and a negative (-) voltage from the Line terminal.

Use of the Guard Terminal

When measuring a cable, leakage current flowing on the surface of cable’s jacket and the current flowing inside the cable’s insulator combine and may cause measurement errors. In order to prevent such errors, a conductive wire should be wound around the point where leakage current flows. The conductive wire should then be connected to the Guard terminal as shown in accompanying figure. Be sure to use only the Guard cable supplied with this instrument to connect the instrument to the Guard terminal.

Data Hold

1. Press the HOLD button to freeze the displayed reading on the LCD display. The HOLD display icon will switch ON in this mode.
2. Press the HOLD button again to return the meter to the normal operation mode. The HOLD display icon will switch OFF.

Backlight

1. Press the backlight button to switch on the LCD display backlight.
2. Press the backlight button a second time to increase the brightness.
3. Press the backlight button a third time to switch off the backlight.
4. The backlight will turn off automatically after 60 seconds.

Auto Power Off

The auto-power off function extends the battery life of the unit. The unit will automatically power off after 20 minutes of inactivity.

Battery Check

1. Disconnect the test leads from the unit.
2. Set the Function Selector Switch to the “ BATT” DCV position.
3. Press the BATT button. The (batt) icon will appear on the LCD display.
4. Read the battery voltage level on the LCD. A reading of 12V or grater indicates good batteries. A reading of 10V or less indicates the remaining battery life is limited.
5. Press the BATT button again to exit the Battery Check mode. The unit will also automatically exit the Battery Check mode after 5 seconds.

AC/DC Voltage and Resistance Testing

AC/DC Voltage Measurements

1. Connect the red test lead to the V terminal and the black test lead to the COM input terminal.
2. Set the Function Selector Switch to the “ V ” VAC or the “ V ” VDC position.
3. Connect the test leads to the circuit under test.
4. Note the voltage reading on the LCD display

Low Resistance and Continuity Measurements

WARNING: Do not perform this test unless ACV/DCV = 0. Do not use this mode to check diodes.

1. Connect the red test lead to the V terminal and the black test lead to the COM input terminal.
2. Set the Function Selector Switch to the Ω position.
3. Connect the test leads to the circuit under test.
4. Note the resistance reading on the LCD display. If the resistance measured is less than 50 the audible alarm will sound and the icon will display.

Peak Hold Function (AC/DC Voltage measurements only)

The PEAK HOLD function is used with the MAX/MIN function to capture voltage max and min peaks in the range of 10 to 100mS (milliseconds). The voltage range is 0.5V to 600V AC or DC.

1. Press the MAX/MIN button. MIN will appear on the LCD display.
2. Press the PEAK button. MIN/PEAK will appear on the LCD display. The meter will now capture minimum readings.
3. Press the MAX/MIN button again to display the MAX/PEAK icon. The meter will now capture maximum readings.
4. Press and hold the MAX/MIN button for at least 2 seconds to exit the PEAK hold mode.

Relative Mode (AC/DC Voltage measurements only)

The relative mode displays the difference between the measured value and a stored reference value.

1. Press REL to store the reading presently indicated on the display as the reference value; the “REL” indicator will appear.
2. Subsequent readings will represent the difference between the stored reference value and the measured value.
3. Press the REL button again to return to normal operation

MAX/MIN Function (AC/DC Voltage measurements only)

1. Press the MAX/MIN button to enter the MAX/MIN mode. The ‘MIN’ icon will appear on the LCD display and the meter will display and hold only the minimum value. The value will be held until a new minimum value is measured.
2. Press the MAX/MIN button again and ‘MAX’ will appear on the LCD display. The meter will display and hold only the maximum value. The value will be held until a new maximum value is measured.
3. Press the MAX/MIN button a 3rd time, MAX/MIN will appear on the LCD display. In this mode the meter will display the real time readings but will continue to store maximum and minimum values for later recall. Use the MAX/MIN button to check the MIN and MAX values.
4. To exit MAX/MIN mode entirely, press and hold the MAX/MIN button for at least 2 seconds.

Maintenance

Battery Replacement

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect all of the test leads from the unit before replacing the batteries.

Operating Caution Do not mix old and new batteries. Make sure the polarity is correct when installing batteries. Do not take measurements with the battery compartment open.
Replace the batteries as soon as the low battery indication appears. Do not use the tester in a low battery condition.

1. Switch the meter off and disconnect all of the test leads.
2. Remove the four screws that hold the battery compartment cover in place.
3. Remove the battery compartment cover.
4. Replace the eight (8) 1.5V batteries.
5. Replace the battery compartment cover and screws. 6.

You, as the end user, are legally bound (Battery ordinance) to return all used batteries and accumulators; disposal in the household garbage is prohibited! 7. You can hand over your used batteries / accumulators at collection points in your community or wherever batteries / accumulators are sold!
Disposal: Follow the valid legal stipulations in respect of the disposal of the device at the end of its lifecycle

Power Adaptor

1. The power adaptor input terminal is located at the top left of the tester.
2. Ensure that the meter is powered off before inserting the power adaptor into the input terminal.
3. It is highly recommended that all of the batteries be removed from the meter before using the power adaptor.
4. Ensure that the meter is powered off when the power adaptor is disconnected from the meter.

Cleaning and Care

Warning: This device must be repaired, calibrated, or otherwise serviced by qualified personnel only Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the instrument.
Periodically clean the terminals with a cotton swab and detergent; grit or debris in the terminals can affect readings.
Moisture in the terminals can affect the reading. Keep the instrument dry and clean. Switch the Insulation resistance tester OFF when it is not in use.
Remove the batteries when the meter is removed from service for long periods.
Do not use or store the meter in areas of high humidity, high temperature, potentially explosive or flammable environments, or in strong magnetic fields.

Specifications

General Specifications

• Display: 6000 count LCD display with bargraph
• Sampling Rate: 2.5 times per second
• Over range indication: “OL” appears on the LCD
• Short Circuit Current Open Circuit Test: A pprox. 1mA
• Voltage:4.5V
• Low battery indication Battery symbol appears on the LCD
• Power supply: Eight (8) 1.5V ’C’ Cell Batteries or 13.5V 1Amp AC adaptor
• Fuse: 500mA/600V (6 x 32mm) ceramic 3AG fast blow
• Auto Power Off: After approximately 20 minutes of inactivity
• Operating Temperature 0 to 40oC (32 to 104oF)
• Operating Humidity :< 80% RH
• Altitude: Up to 2000 meters
• Storage Temperature: -10 to 60oC(14 to 140oF )
• Storage Humidity: < 80% RH
• Dimensions: 198 x 148 x 86mm(7.8 x 5.8 x 3.4″ )
• Weight: Approx. 1438g. (50.7 oz) with battery
• Safety Standards/Ratings: Pollution degree 2, Meets IEC 61010-1 and IEC 61010-031
• Category Rating: CAT IV 600V

Insulation Resistance Measurement Specifications

Test Voltages| ****

500V

| ****

1000V

| ****

2500V

| ****

**5000V ***

---|---|---|---|---

Measurement Range

(Auto- ranging)

| 0.005~6.000MΩ| 0.005~6.000MΩ| 0.05~60.00MΩ| 0.05~60.00MΩ
6.01~60.00MΩ| 6.01~60.00MΩ| 60.1~600.0MΩ| 60.1~600.0MΩ

60.1~600.0MΩ

| ****

60.1~600.0MΩ

| ****

0.61~6.00GΩ

| ****

0.61~6.00GΩ

0.61~6.00GΩ| 0.61~6.00GΩ| 6.1~60.0GΩ| 6.1~60.0GΩ
Open circuit Voltage| ****

DC 500V

+20%,-0%

| ****

DC 1000V

+20%,-

0%

| DC 2500V

+20%,-0%

| ****

DC 5000V

+20%,-0%

Rated current| 1~1.2mA

(0.5 MΩ load)

| 1~1.2mA

(1 MΩ load)

| 1~1.2mA

(2.5 MΩ load)

| 1~1.2mA

(5 MΩ load)

Short-circuit

current

| Approx.1mA

Accuracy

| ****

0.005~600.0MΩ

| +2.5% reading +15

digits

0.61~6.00GΩ

| +3% reading +15

digits

6.1~60.0GΩ

| +4% reading +15

digits

5~6000VDC

| +1.5%reading +5

digits

Note on voltage display in IR test

mode

| In Insulation Resistance test mode, this device is used to check whether or not the

electric charge stored in the equipment under test has been discharged. During an

Insulation Resistance test, the voltage value displayed on the LCD above the

resistance measurement is the test reference voltage value.

NOTE: For 5000V IR measurements, use of the ac adapter to power the unit is recommended.

AC/DC Voltage Specifications

0.5 to

600     VAC (40 to 400Hz)

| ****

0.1V

| ±1% of rdg + 5d (40 to 60 Hz)

±2.5% of rdg + 10d (61 to 400 Hz)

0.5 to

600     VDC

| ****

±1% of reading + 5 digits

Low Resistance Measurement and Continuity Specifications

0.1 to 600

| ****

0.1

| ±1.5% rdg + 10d

601 to 6.00k

| ****

0.001k

| ±1.5% rdg + 15d

Continuity Buzzer

| Triggers if the resistance is 50

or lower

Open Circuit Voltage| 4.5V minimum
Short Circuit Current| 200mA minimum

Warranty

Triplett / Jewell Instruments extends the following warranty to the original 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 from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any of our products which have been repaired or altered by unauthorized persons in any way or purchased from unauthorized distributors so as, in our sole judgment, to injure their stability or reliability, or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, misapplication, negligence, accident or which have had the serial numbers altered, defaced, or removed. Accessories, including batteries are not covered by this warranty
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