IDEAL 61-795 Digital Insulation Tester Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: IDEAL

IDEAL 61-795 Digital Insulation Tester Instruction Manual

Read First: Safety Information

Understand and follow operating instructions carefully. If this tester is not used in a manner specified by IDEAL, protection provided by the product may be impaired.

WARNINGS

To avoid possible electric shock, personal injury or death follow these instructions:

Do not use if meter appears damaged.
Visually inspect the meter to ensure case is not cracked and back case is securely in place.
Inspect and replace leads if insulation is damaged, metal is exposed, or probes are cracked. Pay particular attention to the insulation surrounding the connector.
Do not use meter if it operates abnormally as protection maybe impaired.
Do not use during electrical storms or in wet weather.
Do not use around explosive gas, dust, or vapor.
Do not apply more than the rated voltage to the meter.
Do not use without the battery and the back case properly installed.
Remove the test leads from the meter before removing battery cap.
Do not attempt to repair this unit as it has no user-serviceable parts.
Disconnect power and discharge capacitors before testing resistance, continuity or insulation.
Replace battery as soon as low battery indicator appears to avoid false readings.
Use the proper terminals, function and range for your measurements.
Use care as this tester outputs a high voltage to measure insulation resistance.
Comply with local and national safety requirements, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment. To protect yourself, think “Safety First”:
Voltages exceeding 30VAC or 60VDC pose a shock hazard so use caution.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, face shields, insulating gloves, insulating boots, and/or insulating mats.
Before each use:
– Perform a continuity test by touching the test leads together to verify the functionality of the battery and test leads.
– Use the 3 Point Safety Method. (1) Verify meter operation by measuring a known voltage. (2) Apply meter to circuit under test. (3) Return to the known live voltage again to ensure proper operation.
Never ground yourself when taking electrical measurements.
Connect the black common lead to ground or neutral before applying the red test lead to voltage. Disconnect the red test lead from the voltage first.
Always work with a partner.
When using the probes, keep fingers as far behind the probe tips as possible.

Instrument – Description

Feature Callouts

Inputs – for inserting test leads.
Display
• AUTO – indicates auto ranging mode.
• LOCK – indicates a test lock for the next time the TEST button is depressed.
• ZERO – indicates test leads have been nulled.
• indicates auto power off (APO) occurs 15 minutes after last button is depressed. To defeat APO, press the LOCK key.
• indicates batteries should be replaced to avoid false readings.
• Analog Bar Graph – simulates an analog needle movement.
• indicates when insulation test is active.
• measurement units.
Functions
• VAC – AC voltage from 0.1 – 600.0V.
• VDC – DC voltage from 0.1 – 600.0V.
• Ω / •))) – Ohms and audible continuity from 0.1 – 199.9.
• Lo Ω – Ohms from 0.01 – 19.99 Ω.
• 250V/500V/1000V /M Ω – Insulation test voltages / range: 0.001 – 4000M Ω.
• turns tester’s power on/off.
• defeats APO and sets time period while in insulation testing mode.
• turns backlight on for 30 seconds and nulls the test leads while in ohms or Lo ohms mode.
• starts insulation testing.
• selects functions in a counter-clockwise direction.
• selects functions in a clockwise direction.

Voltage – AC/DC

Press to turn on the instrument
The meter defaults to VAC (V).
• To select VDC (V), press once.
Insert test leads into the corresponding input terminals.
Connect the leads to the circuit under test. The voltage value is displayed.

Resistance (Ω)/Continuity •)))

Turn on the instrument.
Press two times to select Ω/•))).
Insert test leads into the corresponding input terminals.
Apply test leads to de-energized circuit and press to perform the measurement.
Apply test leads:
• The ohms value is displayed.
• If <30Ω, continuity beeper also sounds.
Note: Press and to perform measurements in continuous mode. LOCK is displayed and APO is defeated.

For higher accuracy and resolution:

Press to select LoΩ (0.00 – 19.99Ω).
Null (ZERO) test leads by touching test lead tips tightly together.
Press >2 sec. The resistance of the leads is now subtracted from
pending measurements until is pressed again.
Repeat steps 3 – 5 to take resistance measurements.

Insulation Resistance

Press to turn on the instrument.
Press to select 1000V, 500V, or 250V test voltage.
Insert the test leads in the corresponding input terminals of the instrument.
Disconnect the circuit under test from power and isolate all eventual loads.
Apply leads to wiring under test.
A. To run a timed test:
• Hold for 2s.
• Then, use to select time from 30 seconds to 10 minutes. (Default is (S) spot test.)
• Press to confirm selection.
• Press to start the insulation testing.
The last megohm reading is displayed. Keep the leads on the test points to allow the circuit to discharge.
• To perform the same timed test again, press .
• To exit the timed test, hold for 2s, then use to select S, then press . The unit can now be navigated to any function using the buttons. 6B. To run a continuous test:
• Press and at the same time. Lock is displayed and unit beeps.
• Press again to stop continuous mode.

Warning: The symbol on the display means that the instrument is charging the circuit. When the symbol is flashing on the display, the instrument is discharging the circuit. Both of these
indicate a shock hazard is present.

Battery & Fuse Replacement

_ WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect test leads before removing battery cover.
WARNING:_ For continued protection against fire, replace only with fuse of the specified voltage, current and rupture speed ratings.

Ranges & Accuracies

AC Converter: 61-795 model is averaging sensing, rms calibrated Accuracy: Accuracy is specified as +/-(a percentage of the reading + a fixed amount) at 23°C±5°C (73.4°F ± 9°F), less than 75% relative humidity.
Temperature Coefficient: 0.1 times the applicable accuracy specification from 32°F to 64°F and 82°F to 122°F (0°C to 18°C ; 28°C to 50°C).

Function	Range	Accuracy	Overload Protection
DC Voltage	0.1 – 600.0V	±(0.5% +1)	600V AC RMS max
AC Voltage	0.1 – 600.0V	±(0.8% + 4)	600V AC RMS max
Resistance	0.1 – 199.9Ω	±(2.0% + 3)	600V AC RMS max

for 1 minute

Continuity*| 0.01 – 19.99Ω| ±(2.0% + 3)| 600V RMS max
Insulation Resistance**

250V

| 0.001 – 0.100MΩ| ±10|

600V RMS max

0.101 – 3.999MΩ|

±(2.0% +5)

4.00 – 39.99MΩ
40.0 – 399.9MΩ|

±(5.0% +5)

400 – 1000MΩ

500V

| 0.001 – 0.250MΩ| ±15
0.251 – 3.999MΩ|

±(2.0% +5)

4.00 – 39.99MΩ
40.0 – 399.9MΩ
400 – 2000MΩ| ±(5.0% +5)

1000V

| 0.001 – 0.250MΩ| ±15
0.251 – 3.999MΩ|

±(2.0% +5)

4.00 – 39.99MΩ
40.0 – 399.9MΩ
400 – 1000MΩ| ±(3.0% +5)
1000 – 4000MΩ| ±(5.0% +10)

*Continuity test current > 200mA @ R<5Ω and open circuit voltage (4-24VDC) per EN 61557-2/VDE 0413 Part 4.
**Auto Ranging. Open circuit voltage: <1.3 x V0. Accuracy of nominal voltage: 0% to +10%. Short circuit current: <3.0mA. Nominal testing current: 1mA @ 1kΩ x V (1mA @ 500kΩ)

Maintenance

Clean the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents.

Service and Replacement Parts

No user-serviceable parts.
For replacement parts or to inquire about service information, contact IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. at 1-877-201-9005 or visit our website @ www.testersandmeters.com.

Dispose of waste electrical and electronic equipment

In order to preserve, protect and improve the quality of environment, protect hu- man health and utilize natural resources prudently and rationally, the user should return unserviceable product to relevant facilities in accordance with statutory regulations. The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates the product needs to be disposed separately and not as municipal waste.

Disposal of used batteries/accumulators!

The user is legally obliged to return used batteries and accumulators. Disposing used batteries in the household waste is prohibited! Batteries/accumulators containing hazardous substances are marked with the crossed-out wheeled bin.
The symbol indicates that the product is forbidden to be disposed via the domestic refuse. The chemical symbols for the respective hazardous substances are Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead.

You can return used batteries/accumulators free of charge to any collecting point of your local authority, our stores, or where batteries/accumulators are sold. Consequently you comply with your legal obligations and contribute to environmental protection.

Specifications General Features

Display: 9999 Count/4” LCD
Refresh Rate: 2.0x/sec.
Over range: “OL” is displayed
Polarity: Automatic (no indication for positive polarity);

Minus(-) sign for negative polarity

Auto Power Off: After 15 minutes of non-use
Low Battery: **__ is displayed if battery voltage drops below operating voltage
Altitude: 6561.7 ft. (2000m)
Accuracy: Stated accuracy at 73° ±41°F (23° ±5°C), < 70% R.H.
Batteries: (6) 1.5V AA LR6
Battery Life: 50 hrs./1000 tests @ 1000V/480kΩ
Fuse: 1A/600V (#F-105)
Operating 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
environment: at < 75% R.H.
Storage -14° to 140°F (-10° to 60°C)
environment: at < 80% R.H.
Weight: 15.9 oz (450g)
Size:** 9.4”H x 3.9”W x 1.8”D

(240mmHx100mmWx45mmD) Accessories Test leads (TL-795), (6) AA batteries Included: Operating Instructions

Safety Complies with UL/IEC/EN 61010-1, 61010-031.
Certification: EN61557, EN 61326-1 +1A (EMC), Cat III-1000V/ Cat IV-600V

Equipment protected by double insulation.

Instrument has been evaluated and complies with insulation (overvoltage) category IV. Pollution degree 2 in accordance with IEC-644. Indoor use.

Warranty Statement

This tester is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. During this warranty period, IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. will, at its option, replace or repair the defective unit, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction.
This warranty does not cover fuses, batteries or damage from abuse, neglect, accident, unauthorized repair, alteration, or unreasonable use of the instrument.

Any implied warranties arising out of the sale of an IDEAL product, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fit- ness for a particular purpose, are limited to the above. The manufacturer shall not be liable for loss of use of the instrument or other incidental or consequential damages, expenses, or economic loss, or for any claim or claims for such damage, expenses or economic loss.
State laws vary, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.