In service for 45 years in mines, on petrol sites and in hazardous areas e.g. in the presence of methane, ammonia and hydrocarbons, this well proven design is a solution to carrying out electrical safety testing in hazardous environments.
Use of this instrument in such environments should be considered only by a suitably qualified and knowledgeable person.
While this product does not quality for Atex approval, safety officers must evaluate the risks of failing to perform adequate electrical safety testing.
Specification:-
Insulation MOhms:-
- Range : 0 - 50MOhms
- Test Voltage : 500V DC+ 10% across 1MOhms
- Short Circuit Current : <2mA
- Accuracy : +1.6mm of scale arc length
Continuity:-
- Range : 0 - 50MOhms
- Test Voltage : Nominal 200mV
- Short Circuit Current : <26mA
- Accuracy : +1.6mm of scale of arc length
Complies with BS 1259
Supply : Batteries 1.5V AA IEC R6B
Housing : Shatterproof ABS Case
Dimensions : 32 x 82 x 60mm
Weight : Approximately 600g
Includes : Case, leads and safety tool to remove battery cover