Megger MIT400 Series User manual

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MIT400 Series
Insulation and continuity testers
USER GUIDE
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USER GUIDE CONTENTS
1. Introduction 3
2. SafetyWarnings 4
3. Symbolsusedontheinstrument 5
4. GeneralDescription 6
Unpackingthecarton 6
Cartoncontents(allinstruments) 6
5. Preparationsforuse(allinstruments) 7
Batteries 7
Preliminarytestleadcheck 7
6. General operating instructions 8
Generalfunctions 8
LCDDisplay 9
Backlightoperation 10
7. Testleadconnections 11
Standardtestleads 11
SP5 Switched probe (not MIT400, MIT480 and MIT40X) 11
8. AC/DC voltage and frequency measurements 12
9. Insulationresistancetesting-general 13
Standard insulation resistance testing 13
Insulation resistance testing – timed modes ‘t’, PI and DAR 14
10. MIT40Xtesting 17
11. Continuity testing [] and buzzer [ ] 18
12. Resistance measurements (kRange) 19
13. Capacitancemeasurements 20
Capacitance measurement procedure 20
Distance measurement by capacitance 20
14. Setupoptions 21
15. Saving , recalling and downloading test results. 23
Savingtestresults 23
Testresultsrecall 23
PIandDARrecall. 24
16. Deletingtestresults 26
Procedure for deleting a single test result (refer to Figure 16) 26
Procedure for deleting all test results (refer to Figure 19) 27
Preparing your MIT430 or MIT485 for “Bluetooth” Communications 29
Preparing your MIT430 or MIT485 to your PC 29
Standard download operation 32
17. Batteryandfusereplacement 32
Battery condition and replacement 32
Blownfuseindicator 33
18. Preventivemaintenance 33
19. Specification 34
20. Basicandserviceerrors 36
Basicerror 36
Serviceerror: 36
21. Accessories 37
22. RepairandWarranty 39
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Megger insulation test instrument.
For your own safety and to get the maximum benefit from your instrument, please ensure
that you read and understand the following safety warnings and instructions before
attempting to use the instruments.
This user guide describes the operation and functions of the MIT400 series of insulation and
continuity test instruments:
These instruments are designed and manufactured by:
Megger Ltd
Archcliffe Road
Dover Kent
CT17 9EN
England
Megger Limited reserves the right to change the specification of these instruments at any
time without prior notice.
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2. Safety Warnings
MIT400 series insulation testers
Safety Warnings and Precautions must be read and understood before the instrument is
used. They must
be observed during use.
1
The circuit under test must be switched off, de-energised, securely isolated and
proved dead before test connections are made when carrying out insulation and
continuity tests.
2
Circuit connections and exposed-conductive-parts and other metalwork of an
installation or equipment under test must not be touched during testing.
3
The live circuit warning and automatic discharge are additional safety features,
which may fail, and therefore safe working practices must be observed.
4
The voltage function will only work if the instrument is functional and switched on.
5
After insulation tests, capacitive circuits must be allowed to discharge before
disconnecting test leads.
6
The instrument should not be used if any part of it is damaged.
7
All test leads, probes and crocodile clips must be in good order, clean and with no
broken or cracked insulation.
8
Ensure that hands remain behind guards of probes/clips when testing.
9
National Safety Authorities may recommend the use of fused test leads when
measuring voltage on high-energy systems.
10
Replacement fuses must be of the correct type and rating. Failure to fit the correctly
rated fuse may result in a safety hazard and may cause damage to the instrument in
the event of an overload.
11
The battery cover m
must
be in place whilst conducting tests.
N O TE
THE INSTRUMENT MUST ONLY BE USED BY SUITABLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT
PERSONS.
Users of this equipment and/or their employers are reminded that National Health and Safety
Legislation requires them to carry out valid risk assessments of all electrical work so as to
identify potential sources of electrical danger and risk of electrical injury such as inadvertent
short circuits. Where the assessments show that the risk is significant then the use of fused
test leads may be appropriate.
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3. Symbols used on the instrument
F Caution: risk of electric shock
GCaution: refer to accompanying notes
Displayed on the LCD during an insulation test, warns that a hazardous
voltage may exist at the test lead probes also observe voltage discharges
to a safe level.
On battery cover see section 2.0 notes 10 and 11.
At terminals do not exceed rated input voltage.
Equipment protected throughout by Double Insulation (Class II)
Equipment complies with relevant EU Directives
Equipment complies with ‘C tick’ requirements
Do not dispose of in the normal waste stream
G>600 V Maximum input voltage 600 V rms
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4. General Description
4.1 Case contents
There are important documents that you should read and keep for future reference.
Please complete the pre-paid warranty card and return it to Megger Limited as soon as
possible to help us reduce any delays in supporting you should the need arise.
4.2 Case contents (all instruments)
1 x MIT400 series instrument
1 x Hard carry case
1 x Red/black test lead set with clips
5 x AA (LR6) batteries fitted
1 x Warranty card
1 x Calibration certificate
1 x Owners CD manual
1 x SP5 remote switched probe (Not MIT400 &MIT480)
1 x Download Manager software CD (MIT430 and MIT485 only)
MIT400 storage with holster MIT400 storage with no holster
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5. Preparations for use (all instruments)
5.1 Batteries
The Megger MIT400 series instruments are supplied with batteries fitted. When batteries
become exhausted, refer to section17 for battery replacement.
Warning: Do not switch the instrument on or connect test leads with the battery cover
removed.
5.2 Preliminary test lead check
Functional verification
1.
Before each use of the instrument visually inspect the test leads, prods and crocodile
clips to confirm that their condition is good, with no damaged or broken insulation.
2.
Check continuity of the test leads by firmly shorting the leads together and read the
test lead resistance measurement directly from the display, which should be less than
1.0 .
Supply voltage
With the exception of voltage measurement range, this instrument is designed for
use on isolated (dead) circuits. Prior to any testing and using an approved method,
ensure the circuit to be tested has been fully disconnected and is securely isolated
from the supply prior to using the instrument.
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6. General operating instructions
Safety note:
If greater than 25 V appears on the circuit under test the instrument will default to a
voltage measurement and display the supply voltage.
On supply voltages over 50 V the instrument will be prevented from performing an insulation
test, protecting your instrument from damage.
Note: This limit is increased on MIT480, MIT481 and MIT485 to 75 V, but a warning
buzzer will indicate voltages above 50 V.
Use extreme care when using or measuring voltages above 30 V, particularly in high energy
systems.
Fused test leads are available as an optional accessory for local situations where increased
protection is required.
Hazardous voltages can exist on the insulation test range all the time the [TEST] button
is locked down.
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6.1 General functions
Figure 3 Main features (MIT430 shown)
Figure 4 Function buttons (MIT430 shown)
Red test lead or
switched probe
Black Test lead
connection
Test button and
lead null
Insulation lock
button
Function
buttons
Battery/internal
fuse access
panel at rear
Result recall and
transfer
Insulation test
ranges
OFF positon
Resistance ranges
Capacitance (μF)
Insulation, PI test, DAR test
or timed test button Up/down buttons
μA/s/V button
Buzzer on/off
Backlight button
Store/last button
TRMS/DC button
Test button
Next button
LCD screen
Voltage range
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6.2 LCD Display
6.3 Voltage warning
If the voltage is greater than 25 V the meter automatically displays the voltage.
For MIT400, MIT405, MIT410, MIT420, MIT430 and MIT40X instruments, if a voltage greater
than 50V exists, testing will be automatically inhibited and voltage measurement will be
displayed.
For MIT480, MIT482, MIT485 instruments, if a voltage greater than 75 V exists, testing will be
automatically inhibited and a voltage measurement will be displayed. Voltages higher than 50
V will be indicated by a warning buzzer.
In continuity mode, if a voltage greater than 25 V exists, testing will be automatically inhibited
and voltage measurement will be displayed.
6.4 Backlight operation
All instrument displays are backlit. The backlight function can be selected at any time while
the instrument is switched on by pressing the BACKLIGHT [ ] button. Refer to figure 4.
The backlight function will switch off automatically after 20 seconds.
Multifunction
analogue display
Units of parameters on
auxiliary display
Battery condition
indicator
Audible alarm indicator
TRMS indicator
Units of parameters on
main display
Auxiliary digital display
Continuity indicator
Lock indicator
Warning – refer to
user manual
Fuse blown indicator
Out of range
indicator
Lead null indicator
Fi
g
ure 1 LCD displa
y
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7. Test lead connections
Test leads connections are as indicated in figure 2 which shows the test lead sockets at
the top of the instrument, as well as the switched probe socket and test lead.
7.1 Standard test leads
The Red/Black test lead set should be connected to the appropriate sockets on the top of the
instrument marked + and –, respectively. (see figure 2 )
Test probes and crocodile clips are supplied for connection to the circuit under test.
Fused test leads are available as an optional accessory.
7.2 SP5 Switched probe (not MIT400, MIT405, MIT480 and MIT40X)
The SP5 switch probe allows the user to start a test by pressing the [TEST] button on the
probe, instead of on the instrument. This allows for complete hands-free testing and
increases user safety.
1. Connect the SP5 probe to the instrument using the special 3-pole +ve socket (in place
of the RED test lead).
2.
Select a suitable insulation resistance range.
3.
Press and hold down the SP5 probe button. The instrument will start an insulation
resistance test.
4.
To end the test, release the probe test button.
The SP5 remote switch probe replaces the standard red test lead. The test button on the
probe duplicates the test button operation on the instrument when insulation testing.
To operate the switch probe, connect the probe to the circuit to be tested and press and
hold down the button on the probe. The insulation test will commence. Releasing the button
will terminate the test.
The test lead resistance can be nulled for continuity testing. Refer to section 11.2
Black test lead
connection Red test lead
connection
SP5 connection
Fi
g
ure 2 Test lead connections
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8. AC/DC voltage and frequency measurements
Note: Measured voltage must not exceed 600 V phase to earth or Phase to Phase
Frequency measurement is not available on MIT400, MIT405 and MIT480 models.
Procedure for measurement of voltage and frequency
(Refer to Figure 5)
Note on TRMS measurement:
IN TRMS mode the MIT400 will measure both AC and DC components of the supply voltage (AC+DC).
In DC mode only the DC component is measured.
1.
Rotate selector switch to the ‘V’ position.
2.
Connect test leads to the circuit under test.
3.
‘TRMS’ is the default mode on power-up. Press the [TRMS] button to select DC or return to
TRMS if required.
4.
The measured voltage will be displayed on the main digital scale in units of V or mV, as
appropriate In TRMS mode, the measured frequency (Hz) will be simultaneously displayed on
the MIT410, MIT420, MIT430, MIT 481, and MIT 40X instruments (as shown on Screen A). See
Figure 5 Screen B for dc mode display.
5.
For MIT420, 430, 481 and 485, the measured result may be stored if required by pressing the
‘STORE’ button. Refer to section 14 for further information.
DC indicated
Screen B:
Screen A (a.c.)
Analogue a.c. voltage
displayed
Step 4:
Voltage and frequency
display d.c. and voltage
display in d.c. mode
Step 5:
Result store button
Step 3:
TRMS/DC
Step 2:
Connect test lead to
circuit under test
Measured frequency
TRMS indication
Measured a.c. voltage
(V or mV)
Test button
Step 1:
Selector switch
Fi
g
ure 5 Volta
g
e and frequenc
y
measurement
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9. Insulation resistance testing - general
Safety note:
Insulation resistance testing is performed at high DC voltages and is hazardous if
touched. Always observe the safety precautions when performing an insulation
resistance test, and ensure all necessary health and safety precautions are observed.
Automatic Discharge: Capacitive circuits are automatically discharged when the test button
is released following an insulation test.
The circuit under test must be completely de-energized and securely isolated before test
connections are made.
9.1
Standard insulation resistance testing
(Refer to Figure 6)
Note: For MIT40X refer to section 10.
1. Connect the test probes to the isolated circuit under test.
2.
Turn the instrument ‘ON‘ by rotating the selector switch to the desired test voltage (50
V, 100 V 250 V, 500 V or 1 kV).
3.
Press and hold the [TEST] button to start the test.
4.
The insulation resistance value, in both analogue and digital form is displayed together
with the actual test voltage displayed on the secondary display (see Screen A of figure
6).
5.
The insulation test can be locked on, by pressing the lock button [ ] whilst holding
down the [TEST] button. To disable lock press the [TEST] button or lock [ ] button.
6.
By pressing the [uA/V/s] button, the leakage current can be displayed (see Screen B).
Not available on the MIT400 or MIT480.
7.
Release the [TEST] button before removing the test leads (to enable the instrument to
discharge the circuit under test). If the display shows VOLTS, wait until it reaches zero.
8.
On completion of testing, switch to the ‘OFF’ position. Alternatively auto shut-off
operates after 15 minutes of inactivity.
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Figure 6 Standard mode insulation test
9.2 Insulation resistance testing – timed modes ‘t’, PI and DAR
Three types of timed test are possible:
(a) Standard count down timer (t)
Timed tests are performed over a timed period defined by parameter ‘t’ (also refer to Set-up
procedures 13).
(b) Polarization Index (PI)
PI is the ratio between the insulation resistance values recorded at 1 minute (assigned t1)
and at 10 minutes interval (assigned t2). i.e. after 1 minute and 10 minutes.
PI = 10 minute value/1 minute value
(c) Dielectric Absorption Ratio (DAR)
DAR is the ratio between the insulation resistance values at 30seconds (assigned t1) and at 60
second interval (assigned t2). i.e. after 30seconds and 60seconds.
Symbol displayed
if audible limits
are enabled
M changes to G
where required
Screen A
Step 6:
Amps, volts and seconds
selection button
Alarm on/off
Step 5:
Press to lock test
Step 8:
Switch off
Step 2:
Select test voltage
Step 3:
Press TEST and hold
Step 7:
Release TEST button
Step 4:
Test result and actual
test voltage
Step 1:
Connect the test leads
Screen B
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DAR = 60 second value/30 second value
During all insulation tests the symbol will flash indicating that a test voltage is present.
(a) Insulation resistance testing – timed procedure (not MIT400, MIT405 or MIT480).
(Refer to Figures 7)
1. Connect the test probes to the isolated circuit under test.
2. Turn the instrument ‘O
ON‘
by rotating the selector switch to the required test voltage
position either 50 V, 100 V, 250 V, 500 V or 1 kV.
3. Select the timed test (t) by pressing ‘PI/DAR/t’ function button repetitively until the
desired function is displayed.
Note: the test type defaults to insulation resistance when the range switch is moved.
See figure 7 screens B, C & D.
Figure 7 Insulation resistance – timed modes
Screen B
(
Indicatin
g
a PI test
)
Screen C
(
Indicatin
g
DAR test
)
Screen D
(
Indicatin
g
timed test
)
Screen A
(Indicating insulation
test mode)
Step 1:
Connect test leads to
circuit
Step 3:
PI, DAR, t or INS
Step 6:
Press TEST to abort if
required
Step 4:
Press TEST and hold
Step 2:
Range selection
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4. Once selected, press and hold the [TEST] button to start the test.
5. Use the LOCK [ ] button only for standard insulation resistance tests if required. ‘PI’,
‘DAR’ and ‘t’ automatically lock the test on for the duration of the test.
6. For timed tests, the test will run for the time period defined in Set-up (see Set-up
procedures 14). To abort the test early, press TEST or LOCK [ ] buttons.
7. At the end of the tests, the voltage will be discharged.
(b) Insulation resistance testing – PI and DAR (not MIT400, MIT405 and MIT480)
The P
PI
test will run for a period of 10minutes. After one minute a test result is stored (t1).
After 10 minutes a second test result is stored (t2). The resultant ratio is then displayed on
the screen.
The same procedure applies for the D
DA R
timed tests, however the test duration is 60
seconds, with the first result (t1) taken at 30 seconds and the second at 60 seconds (t2).
Results can be recalled to screen using the uA/v/s [ ] keys.
Note: DO NOT press PI/DAR/t [ ] as it will change the test mode and erase the current
results.
Figure 8 illustrates the t1 and t2 screens.
Figure 8 Insulation test – timed mode
Screen A
(Results
displayed at
the end of
timed test)
Time interval
t1
Screen B
(Resistance
displayed at T1)
Press TEST
to repeat the
test
If selector switch
is moved, test
defaults to INS
mode
Use to display
t1, t2 and
volta
g
e
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10. MIT40X testing
The MIT40X has a selectable insulation test range from 10 V to 100 V in 1 V increments. The
test voltage selected is the nominal test voltage. e.g. If 10 V is selected the actual voltage at the
probe tip will be within the stated tolerance of ±1 V.
The MIT40X is supplied with a default setting of 10 V. This can be adjusted in the setup
procedure between 10 V and 100 V. To adjust the insulation test voltage refer to the Setup
procedure.
Testing is performed in exactly the same manner as a standard insulation test in section 9.1
above.
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11. Continuity testing [

] and buzzer [ ]
Test procedure (refer to Figure 9)
Figure 9 Continuity test and buzzer
1. Turn the instrument ‘O
ON’
by rotating the selector switch to the desired position.
2. If required the test lead resistance can be set to Zero (null) by shorting the test leads
together and pressing TEST. The null [ ] symbol will show when this has been
achieved and the display will read 0.00 .
3. Press the [ ] button to enable/disable the audible buzzer function. When enabled, the
sounder symbol will be shown on the screen display. The pass threshold is set to 2 by
default, but is adjustable, as defined in Setup, see section 13.
Note that the buzzer defaults to OFF on power-up.
4. Connect the test leads to the isolated conductor(s) under test.
5. Observe the test result, displayed automatically. The auxiliary display indicates the
actual test current (e.g. 205 mA. The maximum is defined in section 13, setup menu.
Contact
indication
Step 1:
Continuity test
current
Step 3:
Buzzer ON/OFF
Step 4:
Connect test
leads to
conductor(s)
Step 2:
Lead null
205
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Note: The test current displayed is the actual test current used during the test, which
will depend on the resistance of the circuit under test.
12. Resistance measurements (kRange)
(Except MIT40X and MIT480)
Test procedure (refer to Figure 10)
Figure 10 Resistance – k range
1. Turn the instrument ‘ON’ by rotating the selector switch to the desired [k]
position.
2. Connect the test leads to the isolated conductors under test.
3. Observe the test result, displayed automatically.
Step 2:
Connect leads
to conductors
Step 3:
Result displayed
Step 1:
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13. Capacitance measurements
(Except MIT400, 405, 410, 480)
13.1 Capacitance measurement procedure
(refer to Figure 11)
Figure 11 Capacitance range
1. Turn the instrument ‘ON’ by rotating the selector switch to the capacitance [μF]
position.
2.
Connect the test leads to the isolated conductors under test.
3.
Observe the test result, displayed automatically.
13.2 Distance measurement by capacitance
4. For the MIT481 and MIT485 instrument only, cable length is also be displayed in feet,
km, or kft, as defined in Setup. This is calculated from the stored capacitance value
(default
50 nF/km).
This can be adjusted in section 13 (Setup) from 40 nF/km to 60 nF/km.
Step 4:
Distance
Step :1
Step 2:
Connect test
leads
Step 3:
Test result
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