Megger MIT510 User manual

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MIT510
5kV Digital Insulation Tester
USER MANUAL

GSAFETY WARNINGS
■The circuit under test must be switched off, de-energised, isolated and checked to be safe before insulation test connections are made. Make sure the
circuit is not re-energised whilst the instrument is connected.
■Circuit connections must not be touched during an insulation test.
■After completing a test, capacitive circuits must be completely discharged before disconnecting the test leads.
■Turning the instrument off, and manually discharging circuits on completion of tests is recommended as standard procedure, before touching the test
leads.
■It is rare, but in certain circumstances, breakdown of the circuit under test may cause a loss of display, presence of HV on the test leads will still be shown
by a flashing red LED. If this happens, stop the test immediately by pressing the ‘TEST’or ‘Power ON/OFF’button then ensure the circuit is manually
discharged before touching any connections.
■Test leads, including crocodile clips, must be in good order, clean and with no broken or cracked insulation.
■The instrument should not be used if any part of it is damaged.
■Water on the surface of the instrument may lead to erroneous results. It is recommended that the instrument is not used in wet weather conditions.
■This instrument is not intrinsically safe and must not be used in hazardous atmospheres.
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NOTE
THE INSTRUMENT MUST ONLY BE USED BY SUITABLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT PERSONS.

Symbols used on the instrument are:
FCaution: risk of electric shock
GCaution: refer to accompanying notes
tEquipment protected throughout by Double
Insulation (Class II)
cEquipment complies with current EU directives.
CONTENTS
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Description 4
Power lead and charging the batteries 4
Quick start 5
Instrument controls and indicators 6
Power On/Off button 6
V▲and V▼buttons 6
Test button 6
Ω/I button 6
Bbutton 7
“HV On” LED 7
“Charging indicator” LED 7
Test terminals 7
The guard terminal 7
Factory programming socket 7
Battery bar graph 8
Voltage at terminals 8
Timer 8
Digital display 8
Analogue display 8
Capacitance display 9
Time constant 9
Specification 9
Accessories 11
Repair and Warranty 12

If the power lead supplied is not suitable for your type of mains outlet, do
not use an adaptor. Always use a power lead fitted with the correct plug.
NB:Aplug severed from the power lead is a hazard if plugged into a live
socket. Severed plugs must be destroyed immediately.
The instrument is fitted with a two-pin IEC60320 power inlet. Most power
leads are made with three-core cable so the ground connection will not
be used.
Power lead cable colour coding:
International USA
Earth/Ground Yellow/Green Green
Neutral Blue White
Live (Line) Brown Black
If using a fused plug ensure it is fitted with a 3 Amp fuse.
The instrument can be powered from 95 - 240 V rms, ±10% 50/60Hz.
With power connected the battery will charge as long as a test is not in
progress. The Power On/Off button has a green LED which illuminates
when mains power is present.
For best battery lifetime, charge the battery after each use. A completely
exhausted battery will take 14 hours to recharge.
INTRODUCTION POWER LEAD AND CHARGING
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The MIT510 is a compact microprocessor controlled high voltage d.c.
insulation tester, powered by internal rechargeable battery or mains
supply. A comprehensive LCD display shows resistance, current,
capacitance, voltage and timer measurements digitally, with resistance
being shown in analogue as well.
Features include:
■Resistance or current measurement- front panel selectable
■Resistance measurement range - 10 kΩto 15 TΩ
■Front panel selectable test voltages - 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V, 2500 V, 5000 V
■Incremental timer (minutes & seconds) – measures during test
■Load capacitance measurement – displayed at end of a test
■LCD backlight – front panel selectable
■Battery level/charging indicator
■Mains (line) input presence LED
■High voltage warning flashing LED shows when greater than 50 V
present on test leads
■High voltage warning LCD "flash" shows when greater than 50 V
present on test leads
■8hours continuous testing on full charge.

8. Tostop the test press TEST button.
9. Timer will stop.
10. Analogue display shows insulation resistance.
11. Digital display shows resistance or current selected by pressing Ω/I
button.
12. Load capacitance will be calculated and displayed after the end of
the test.
13. Time-constant will be displayed after the end of the test.
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1. Check connections to load - see SAFETY WARNINGS
2. To turn on, press Power On/Off button and release after display
responds. The instrument first will perform a self-check during which
Ini is displayed. After Ini disappears the instrument is ready for use.
3. Check voltage at terminals display to be sure the load is safe to
energise.
4. Set test voltage required with V▲and V▼buttons.
5. To start a test, press TEST button and release after red LED shows. If
external voltage at terminals <50 V, testing starts.
6. TEST button red LED and display warning symbols will flash during a
test to show high voltage present at terminals.
7. Timer will count up from zero during test.
Voltage at terminals
Battery level
Warning
voltage at
terminals
Digital
display
Timer
Analogue
display
Warning
voltage at
terminals
Capacitance display
Time constant

INSTRUMENT CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Power On/Off button:
The instrument will only turn on if this button is pressed, held and then
released after the display responds.
If pressed and released before the display responds the instrument will
not turn on.
If pressed and held continuously the instrument will not turn on.
This sequence is a safety feature to prevent the instrument inadvertently
turning on.
Topower the instrument down at any time, press Power On/Off again.
The instrument will also power down after 10 minutes of inactivity.
Once powered, the display will first show Ini while it does a self-check.
When Ini disappears, the instrument is ready for use.
V▲and V▼buttons:
Using these buttons one of five test voltages can be selected: 250 V,
500 V, 1000 V, 2500 V or 5000 V. The selected voltage is shown on the
display.
If there is an external voltage greater than 50 V on the test leads the
display will show this voltage instead. The instrument will not do a test if
this is the case.
After a test has started, the display shows the voltage on the test leads
only.If the test voltage is changed during a test, the new test voltage will
be displayed briefly before the display again shows the voltage on the test
leads.
After a test has been stopped, the display shows the test voltage selected
once the load has discharged to below 50 V.
TEST button:
Atest will only start if this button is pressed, held and then released as
soon as the red HV LED lights. When the test starts the red HV LED flashes
and the display flashes the HV warning symbols.
If pressed and released before red LED shows a test will not start.
If pressed and held continuously the instrument will immediately stop the
test.
This sequence is a safety feature to prevent the instrument inadvertently
starting a test.
If an external voltage greater than 50 V is present on the test leads, this
will be shown by the red HV LED and the display HV warning symbols
flashing. Testing will be disabled until this voltage falls below 50 V.
Testing will stop if the TEST button is pressed again.
After a test has finished, the instrument will discharge the load which may
take some time. Always check the load has been discharged before
touching the test leads.
Ω/I button:
Pressing this button toggles the digital display between the insulation
resistance and current.
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across the insulation between the bare cable and the external sheathing
due to the presence of moisture or dirt. Where it is required to remove
the effect of this leakage, particularly at high testing voltages, a bare wire
may be bound tightly around the insulation and connected via the third
test lead to the guard terminal ‘G’.
The guard terminal is at the same potential as the negative terminal. Since
the leakage resistance is effectively in parallel with the resistance to be
measured, the use of the guard causes the current flowing through surface
leakage to be diverted from the measuring circuit. The instrument
therefore reads the leakage of the insulator,ignoring leakage across its
surface.
Factory programming socket:
This is a 9 pin socket under the hinged cover and is not for customer use.
Bbutton:
Pressing this button toggles the display backlight on and off.
"HV On" LED:
This is a red LED next to the TEST button on the front panel. As long as
there is a voltage greater than 50 V, from an internal or external source, on
the test inputs, the LED flashes.
"Charging Indicator" LED:
This is a green LED next to the Power On/Off button on the front panel.
When mains power is present it shows green.
Test Terminals:
There are three test terminal marked +, - and G. These terminals are
designed to accept only the test leads supplied. Shutters across the
terminals prevent accidental ingress of dirt and other objects. Test lead
plugs interlock with the shutters and are released by rotating the test lead
plug a quarter turn.
The Guard terminal is explained below and only used in cases where
surface leakage currents need to be eliminated. Most measurements use
just the + and – terminals. The instrument’s internal voltage generator
drives the + terminal with respect to the – terminal, current being
measured in the – terminal.
The Guard Terminal:
For basic insulation tests and where there is little possibility of surface
leakage affecting the measurement, it is unnecessaryto use the guard
terminal i.e. if the insulator is clean and there are unlikely to be any adverse
current paths. However in cable testing, there may be surface leakage paths
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Voltage at Terminals:
When not testing, the voltage displayed is the test voltage previously
selected.
If there is an external voltage greater than 50 V present, this will be
displayed regardless of changes made to the test voltage. In this case the
instrument will not do a test, the TEST button red LED and display
warning symbols will flash to warn of the hazard until the external voltage
becomes less than 50 V.
When testing, the voltage displayed is the voltage present at the test
terminals of the instrument.
If the test voltage is changed, by pressing either of the V▲and V▼
buttons during a test, the new test voltage is displayed momentarily before
the voltage at the test terminals is displayed again.
Timer:
The timer shows minutes and seconds. At the start of a test the timer will
startfrom zero and at the end of a test it will stop. The duration of the last
test remains on the display until another test is started.
Digital Display:
The digital display shows the resistance or current being measured during
a test. The Ω/Ibutton toggles between the two. After a test the display
shows the last measurement made until V▲, V▼or TEST buttons are
pressed.
Analogue display:
This simulates an analogue meter movement to give the user a better
"feel" for how a measurement is progressing. The analogue display shows
resistance only.
Battery Bar Graph:
This is a battery symbol on the LCD display comprising 4 pairs of
segments. The battery is monitored continuously when the instrument is
turned on the charge remaining in the battery is shown in the table below.
Fully charged battery
75% charged battery
50% charged battery
25% charged battery
Some testing still possible but battery may
fail at any time
Symbol flashes when there is not enough
charge to do a test and the instrument turns
itself off
When mains power is present the indicator shows the battery is being
charged by animating the segments of the bar graph.

Capacitance display:
At the end of a test the capacitance of the circuit under test is calculated
and displayed. After a test the display shows the last measurement made
until V▲, V▼or TEST buttons are pressed.
Time Constant:
At the end of a test the time-constant of the circuit under test is calculated
and displayed. After a test the display shows the last measurement made
until V▲, V▼or TEST buttons are pressed.
Voltage input range:
85-260 V, 50/60Hz
Battery life:
6hours continuous testing at 5 kV
Test voltages:
250 V, 500 V, 1000 V, 2500 V, 5000 V
Accuracy (23°C):
±5% to 1 TΩ
±15% 1 TΩto 7.5 TΩ
±20% 5 TΩto 10 TΩ±5 counts
Guard:
2% error guarding 500 kΩleakage with 100 MΩload
Display range:
Digital display 10 kΩto 15 TΩ
Analogue display 100 kΩto 1 TΩ
Short circuit/charge current:
3 mA
Capacitor charge time:
≤5seconds per µF at 3mA
Capacitor discharge time:
≤5seconds per µF to discharge from 5000 V to 50 V
Capacitance measurement:
1nF to 50 µF (dependant on measurement voltage)
Capacitance measurement accuracy (23°C):
±5% ±5 nF
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SPECIFICATION

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Environmental
Operating temperature:
-10°C to 50°C
Storage temperature:
-25°C to 65°C
Ingress protection (lid closed):
IP65
Humidity:
90% RH non-condensing at 40°C
Dimensions:
305 x 194 x 360 (mm) (12 x 7.6 x 14.2 inches)
Weight:
6.75 kg (15lb) approx
Voltage output accuracy (0°C to 30°C):
0-+4% of nominal test voltage at 100 MΩload
Current measurement range:
±0.01 nA to ±5 mA
Current measurement accuracy (23°C):
±5% ±0.2 nA at all voltages
Display:
Analogue/Digital 3 digits
Interference rejection:
2mA rms
Timer range:
Counts up to 99 minutes from start of test
Test regimes
Auto IR
Lead set:
Three flexible silicon insulated leads with compact clamp.
Safety:
Meets the requirements of EN61010-1:2001 CAT III 300V
EMC:
Meets the requirements of EN61326-1:1998 for use in heavy industrial areas.

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Order Code
Included Accessories
3m lead set 8101-181
User guide on CD-ROM 6172-929
Optional Accessories
3m lead set with straight jaw clamps 6220-797
15m lead set 8101-183
3m lead set, insulated clamps Contact
Megger
ACCESSORIES

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REPAIR AND WARRANTY
The instrument contains static sensitive devices, and care must be taken in
handling the printed circuit board. If an instrument’s protection has been
impaired it should not be used, but sent for repair by suitably trained and
qualified personnel. The protection is likely to be impaired if for example; it
shows visible damage; fails to perform the intended measurements; has
been subjected to prolonged storage under unfavourable conditions, or has
been subjected to severe transport stresses.
NEW INSTRUMENTS ARE GUARANTEED FOR 3 YEARS FROM THE
DATE OF PURCHASE BY THE USER.
Note: Any unauthorized prior repair or adjustment will automatically
invalidate the Warranty.
INSTRUMENT REPAIR AND SPARE PARTS
For service requirements for Megger Instruments contact:
Megger Limited or Megger
Archcliffe Road Valley Forge Corporate Centre
Dover 2621 Van Buren Avenue
Kent CT17 9EN Norristown PA 19403
England. U.S.A.
Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
or an approved repair company.
Returning and Instrument for Repair
If it is necessary to retun an instrument for repair, a returns Authorisation
number must first be obtained by contacting one of the addresses shown.
You will be asked to provide key information, such as the instrument serial
number and fault reported when the number is issued. This will enable the
Service Department to prepare in advance for the receipt of your
instrument, and to provide the best possible service to you.
The Returns Authorisation number should be clearly marked on the outside
of the product packaging, and on any related correspondence. The
instrument should be sent, freight paid to the appropriate address. If
appropriate a copies of the original purchase invoice and of the packing
note, should be sent simultaneously by airmail to expedite clearance
through customs.
For instruments requiring repair outside the warranty period a repair
estimate will be submitted to the sender, if required, before work on the
instrument commences.
Approved Repair Companies
Anumber of independent instrument repair companies have been
authorised for repair work on most Megger instruments, using genuine
Megger spare parts. A list of approved companies is available from the UK
address shown on this page. Spare parts are also available.

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Megger Limited
Archcliffe Road, Dover
Kent CT17 9EN England
T+44 (0)1 304 502101
F+44 (0)1 304 207342
[e-mail]
Megger
4271 Bronze Way, Dallas,
Texas 75237-1019 USA
T+1 800 723 2861 (USA ONLY)
T+1 214 333 3201
F+1 214 331 7399
[e-mail]
Megger
Z.A. Du Buisson de la Couldre
23 rue Eugène Henaff
78190 TRAPPES France
T+33 (0)1 30.16.08.90
F+33 (0)1 34.61.23.77
[e-mail]
Megger Pty Limited
Unit 26 9 Hudson Avenue
Castle Hill
Sydney NSW 2125 Australia
T+61 (0)2 9659 2005
F+61 (0)2 9659 2201
[e-mail]
Megger Limited
110 Milner Avenue Unit 1
Scarborough Ontario M1S 3R2
Canada
T+1 416 298 9688 (Canada only)
T+1 416 298 6770
F+1 416 298 0848
[e-mail]
Megger products are distributed in 146 countries worldwide.
This instrument is manufactured in the United Kingdom.
The company reserves the right to change the specification or design without prior notice.
Megger is a registered trademark
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