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1. 1 8 for details of built in warning features should your analog insulation tester be connected to a live system Never open your analogue insulation tester except for battery replacement see battery replacement section Always inspect you analog insulation tester and test leads before use for any sign of abnormality or damage If any abnormal conditions exist broken test leads cracked case display faulty etc do not attempt to take any measurement or use the tester Return your analogue insulation tester to your nearest distributor for service Never replace the protective fuse with any other than the specified or equivalent Your analogue insulation tester has been designed with your safety in mind However no design can completely protect against incorrect use Electrical circuits can be dangerous and or lethal when a lack of caution or poor safety practice is used Page 3 Wavecom Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual Use with caution in the presence of voltage above 24V as these pose a shock hazard Pay attention to cautions and warnings which will inform you of potentially dangerous procedures Your analogue insulation tester has a live circuit warning beeper If it is connected to an AC live circuit a beep of twice the frequency of the voltage present will be heard DO NOT proceed to test and immediately disconnect the instrument from the circuit In addition the warning light will ill
2. Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual Connect the test leads to the Circuit to be measured For short test press button and keep pressed For long test or hand free measurements press and turn the test button 10 6 Low Ohms Measurement 0 30 Always check for voltage before testing and measuring on a circuit This instrument is intended for measuring Low Q and Insulation resistance on un energized circuits only Use the procedure explained at points 10 2 10 3 10 4 The first procedure to follow is to zero the test leads and the fuse resistance The instrument is equipped with a Zero Q Knob First short circuit the test leads by connecting them together then press the test button and adjust the zero Q knob until the pointer is precisely on the 0 of the 30 scale Use the mirror scale to be precise with the pointer Page 15 Wavecom Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured For short test press button and keep pressed TEST For long test or hand free EH Lock Measurements press and di turn the test button Always check for voltage before testing and measuring on a circuit This instrument is intended for measuring Low Q and Insulation resistance on un energized circuits only Use the procedure explained at points 10 2 10 3 10 4 Check the test leads and fuse resistance by zeroing the test leads a
3. INSTRUMENTS ET 809 Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual Revision 2014 01 Wavecom Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual Index Safety Precauti0ONS iese esse ee ke ee AR ee AA ee ee ee 1 2 Safety Nel EE EE RE ER EN 3 Ai EA iegevaneaeessvapeerasceiees lee 3 4 CONMOCTIONS EE N EE E 4 Specifications sesse ees se esse oe ee MiB ee ee ae 5 Why Test is Necessary 6 Instrument LaYOU eise see ees se ee Ad ee ee ee ee ee ee 7 Simplified InstructionS ee eneee eeren nena 8 9 Preparation for Measurement ees eenen 9 FunCHUONS ees sesse ese es EE ee ee ee ee Ee 10 16 Battery amp Fuse Replacement ees se ee se ee ee 17 Calibration amp SerVviciNg iese see ee ek AA ee ee ee 17 Cleaning amp Storage EE RE ees 17 Page 2 Wavecom Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual 1 Safety Precautions Electricity can cause severe injuries even with low voltages or currents Therefore it is extremely important that you read the following information before using your analogue tester This Instrument must only be used and operated by a competent trained person and in strict accordance with the instructions Wavecom will not accept liability for any damage or injury caused by misuse or non compliance with instructions and safety procedures This instrument must not be used on live circuits Ensure all circuits are de energised before testing See paragraph
4. NITIAL CHECKS 1 Switch to Batt Check and depress the test button If the pointer does not move to BAT OK the battery needs to be replaced before proceeding 2 Connect test leads to instrument switch to 3Q Press and turn the test button continuous mode short the test leads The pointer should swing from infinite towards zero If not the test leads or fuse 0 5A fast acting ceramic maybe faulty INSULATION TESTS MO RANGES 1 Select the desired insulation test voltage range 250V 500V or 1000V 2 Connect the leads to the instrument and circuit under test 3 Check the circuit is not LIVE 4 Press the test button Read the red MO scale directly for 500V multiply by 0 5 or divide by 2 for 250V and multiply by 2 for 1000V Page 10 Wavecom Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual CONTINUITY TESTS O RANGES 1 Select the desired ohm range 30 or 5000 2 Short the test leads press test button and adjust the ohms zero ADJ to zero the pointer on the OQ green scale 3 Check the circuit is not LIVE 4 Connect the test leads to the circuit under test Press the test button Read the selected range directly GENERAL e For AC voltmeter do not press the test button this is the default mode of the instrument e AC voltmeter operates without batteries e Insulation or continuity mode for continuous operation press and turn the test button SAFETY PRECAUTION e The circuit must not be LIVE conduc
5. age is higher than 30Vdc on the test probes and the test button is not pressed The neon light circuit live will illuminate when the voltage on the test probes is higher than 90Vdc and the test button is not pressed 10 3 AC Warning The AC warning buzzer will beep continuously when AC voltage is higher than 20Vac on the test probes and the test button is not pressed The neon light circuit live will illuminate when the voltage on the test probes is higher than 65Vdc and the test button is not pressed 10 4 AC Measurement The AC measurement is automatic on this instrument As soon as AC voltage is present on the test leads the instrument will display the AC voltage from 20 to 500Vac on the linear scale Page 13 Wavecom Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual 10 5 Low Ohms Measurement 0 5000 Always check for voltage before testing and measuring on a circuit This instrument is intended for measuring Low Q and Insulation resistance on un energized circuits only Use the procedure explained at points 10 2 10 3 10 4 The first procedure to follow is to zero the test leads II and Il the fuse resistance The instrument is equipped with a Zero Q Knob First short circuit the test leads by connecting them together then press the test button and adjust the zero O knob until the pointer is precisely on the 0 of the 5000 scale Use the mirror scale to be precise with the pointer Page 14 Wavecom
6. e with same specification fuse 0 5A 500V 12 Calibration amp Servicing Contact your nearest distributor about calibration certificate and servicing Before returning the instrument ensure that e the leads have been checked for continuity and signs of damage e the batteries are in good condition Page 19 Wavecom Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual 13 Cleaning amp Storage Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent do not use abrasives or solvents If meter is not to be used for periods longer than 60 days Remove the batteries and store them separately CAT IV Is for measurements performed at the source of the low voltage installation CAT III Is for measurements performed in the building Installation CAT II Is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation CAT Is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to mains Due to our policy of constant improvement and development we reserve the right to change specifications without notice Page 20
7. ing Low Q and Insulation resistance on un energized circuits only Use the procedure explained at points 10 2 10 3 10 4 Check the test leads and fuse resistance by zeroing the test leads and fuse as per the 7 6 procedure Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured and wait for a few seconds The instrument will automatically discharge any remaining energy which could be present on the circuit and will check for voltage at the same time Once you are sure that the circuit to be tested is not energized then press the button for a short test duration or press and turn the button for a long test Once you end the test allow a few seconds for the instrument to automatically discharge the circuit Page 18 Wavecom Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual 11 Battery amp Fuse Replacement 11 1 Battery Replacement Your analogue insulation tester s battery compartment is situated under the tester The BAT OK will not illuminate when batteries need to be replaced Disconnect the test leads from the Instrument remove the battery cover and the batteries Replace with eight 1 5V R6 or L6 batteries taking care to observe the correct polarity Replace batteries and the battery cover Fuse replacement The fuse is located next to the batteries To replace fuse proceed as per battery replacement to open the battery cover then remove and replace the fuse located under the battery holder Only replac
8. nd fuse as per the 7 6 procedure Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured and wait for a few seconds The instrument will automatically discharge any remaining energy which could be present on the circuit and will check for voltage at the same time Page 16 Wavecom Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual Once you are sure that the circuit to be tested is not energized then press the button for a short test duration or press and turn the button for a long test Once you end the test allow a few seconds for the Instrument to automatically discharge the circuit 10 8 Insulation Resistance Measurement 500Vdc Always check for voltage before testing and measuring on a circuit This instrument is intended for measuring Low Q and Insulation resistance on un energized circuits only Use the procedure explained at points 10 2 10 3 10 4 Check the test leads and fuse resistance by zeroing the test leads and fuse as per the 7 6 procedure Connect the test leads to the circuit to be measured and wait for a few seconds The instrument will automatically discharge any remaining energy which could be present on the circuit and will check for voltage at the same time Page 17 Wavecom Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual 10 9 Insulation Resistance Measurement 1000Vdc Always check for voltage before testing and measuring on a circuit This instrument is intended for measur
9. red scale for easy and accurate reading e Push and turn locking switch for long and hand free testing e Supplied with high quality test leads e Meets LVD IEC EN 61010 1 EMC EN 61326 1 2006 CLASS B EN 61326 1 2006 EN 61000 4 2 2001 EN 61000 4 3 2007 4 Connections ON EO Page 6 Wavecom Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual 5 Specifications INSULATION e Test Voltage 250Vdc 500Vdc 1000Vdc 10 0 10 0 10 0 e Mirror scale 100MOQ 200MQ 400MQ e Mid Scale 1MO 2MO 4MQ e Scale Multiplier x1 2 x1 x2 e Accuracy 5 e Output short circuit current 1 3mA e Regulated output voltage up to 1mA current 263 5V 525V 1052V CONTINUITY e Low Q 30 5000 e Test leads fuse zero Q adjustment by knob e Output short circuit current 205mA e Accuracy 1 5 of scale length AC VOLTAGE e Range 0 500Vac e Accuracy 43 of scale length GENERAL e Voltage Warning Warning light circuit live illuminate from 90Vdc 70Vac Buzzer beep from 24Vac dc e Battery Check Battery Check indicate good batteries from 8Vdc to 13Vdc during a load test of 205mA e Battery OK Battery OK Led illuminate from 8Vdc and is operative while testing e Power Source 1 5V AA x 8 e Dimension 175 L x 85 W x 75 H mm Weight Approx 650g battery included e Accessories include Test leads Fuse 0 5A 500V 5x20mm Carrying case Instruction manual Batteries Page 7 Wavecom Ins
10. t initial checks first If at any time the LIVE circuit light is illuminated or the warning buzzer sounds DO NOT PROCEED the circuit is live e Using the instrument in Insulation Mode may leave the Circuits charged up if test leads are removed too quickly Avoid this by releasing the test button while the test leads are still connected to the circuit for a few seconds 9 Preparation for Measurement Before testing Always check the following At Power ON check that Bat OK led illuminate and check that there is no visual damage to the Instrument or test leads Check the test Leads continuity 1 Connect the leads to the Instrument 2 Zero the test leads while on the 3 ohm range 3 This will indicate that the continuity of the test leads is Ok 4 Verify that the test leads insulation is in good condition Page 11 Wavecom Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual 10 Functions 10 1 Battery Check Turn the function selector to Batt Check This function has a load which draw about 205mA when test is performed and therefore it is doing a worst case battery test Then press the test button the pointer should be in the BAT OK area During the test the bat OK Led on line battery check must illuminate if the pointer is in the BAT OK area Page 12 Wavecom Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual 10 2 DC Warning The DC warning buzzer will beep continuously when DC volt
11. truments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual 6 Why Test is Necessary INSULATION Every electrical apparatus and installation need to be safe for the user and for the equipment itself Electrical conductors of electricity need to be insulated from each other so that they do not create electrical hazard or unnecessary consumption Badly insulated circuits can create leakage current which can be dangerous and trip your GFCI RCCB or ELCB Each country regulates these levels at which the insulation is acceptable Generally insulation resistance measurements are done between each conductor and the earth and between each conductors CONTINUITY Checking the continuity of wires complete circuits connections closure of contacts circuit breakers fuses bounding resistance of connections etc are all very important Page 8 Wavecom Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual 7 Instrument Layout 1 Test Button Switch 2 Function Selector 3 Battery OK indicator 4 Mirror Scale 5 Live Circuit Warning Light 6 Test Leads and Fuse Zeroing Knob Page 9 Wavecom Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual 8 Simplified Instructions INSTRUCTIONS ANALOGUE INSULATION CONTINUITY TESTER WARNING This instrument must only be used by a competent trained individual Consult the full operating instructions Never press the test button before connecting test leads to circuit to test I
12. uminate if the voltage is above 100Vdc or 70Vac When AC voltage is present before testing it s value is displayed on the AC scale Page 4 Wavecom Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual 2 Safety Notes Rated environmental condition 1 Indoor use 2 Installation Category III 2 3 Pollution Degree 2 4 Altitude up to 2000M 5 Relative humidity 80 Max 6 Ambient temperature 0 C 40 C Meter is protected throughout by double insulation or reinforced insulation Warning risk of electric shock N Caution refer to this manual before using the meter 3 Features e High quality taut band movement e Three insulation test voltages 1 250Vdc 100MO 2 500Vdc 200MQ 3 1000Vdc 400MQ e Two continuity test on Low Ohms 1 5000 2 30 e Small and Lightweight e AC voltmeter with linear scale up to 500Vac e 205mA continuity short circuit current e 1mA test current on insulation test at nominal voltage e Automatic discharge of capacitance and inductive circuit off charge stored in the circuit under test Page 5 Wavecom Instruments Insulation Continuity Tester User Manual e Live Warning and display of external voltage presence e Fuse and overload protected e On line battery monitoring shows if battery is ok e Very low battery consumption e On Load battery check 205mA load for worst case e Operates on 8 dry batteries AA R6P type e Mirro

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