Part No.

Z1-109-820, IA001704
Mar. 2011

OPERATION MANUAL
High Voltage Digitalmeter

149-10A
Use of Operation Manual
• Please read through and understand this Operation Manual before operating the
product. After reading, always keep the manual nearby so that you may refer to it
as needed. When moving the product to another location, be sure to bring the
manual as well.
• If you find any incorrectly arranged or missing pages in this manual, they will be
replaced. If the manual gets lost or soiled, a new Operation Manual can be
purchased. In either case, please contact your Kikusui agent, and provide the
"Kikusui Part No." given on this page.
• This manual has been prepared with the utmost care; however, if you have any
questions, or note any errors or omissions, please contact your Kikusui agent.

All or any parts of this manual may not be reproduced in any forms, without
express written permission of Kikusui Electronics Corporation.

The contents of this manual, including the specifications of the instrument, are
subject to change without notice.

Copyright© 1994-2011 Kikusui Electronics Corporation.

 Power Requirements of this Product
Power requirements of this product have been changed and relevant
sections of the Operation Manual should be revised accordingly.
(Revision should be applied to items indicated by a check mark ✓.)

Input voltage
The input voltage of this product is ____________________ Vac,
and the voltage range is _____________ to _____________ Vac.
Use the product within this range only.
Input fuse
The rating of this product's input fuse is
_____________ A, _____________ Vac, and ______________ .

WARNING
• To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power cord or turn
off the switchboard before attempting to check or replace the fuse.
• Use a fuse element having a shape, rating, and characteristics
suitable for this product. The use of a fuse with a different rating or
one that short circuits the fuse holder may result in fire, electric
shock, or irreparable damage.

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Power Requirements of this Product (cont'd)
Power cord
The product is provided with power cords described below. If the power
cord has no plug, attach a plug or crimp -style terminals to the power cord
in accordance with the wire colors specified in the drawing.

WARNING
• The attachment of a plug of power cord or crimp-style terminals
must be carried out by qualified personnel.

Without a plug Without a plug

Blue (NEUTRAL ) White (NEUTRAL)

Brown (LIVE) Black (LIVE)

Green/Yellow (GND) Green or Green/Yellow (GND)

Plug for USA Plug for Europe Plug for China

NEMA5-15 CEE7/7 GB1002

Provided by Kikusui distributor/agent

Kikusui agents can provide you with suitable power cord.
For further information, contact Kikusui distributor/agent.

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 Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions must be observed to avoid fire
hazard, electrical shock, accidents, and other failures. Keep them in
mind and make sure that all of them are observed properly.

Users
ration
Ope
Manu
al • This product must be used only by qualified
personnel who understand the contents of this
operation manual.
• If it is handled by disqualified personnel, personal
injury may result. Be sure to handle it under
supervision of qualified personnel (those who have
electrical knowledge.)
• This product is not designed or manufactured for
general home or consumer use.

Purposes of use
• Do not use the product for purposes other than those
described in the operation manual.

Line Input power

Voltage • Use the product with the specified input power
voltage.
• For applying power, use the AC power cord provided.
Note that the provided power cord is not use with
some products that can switch among different input
power voltages or use 100 V and 200 V without
switching between them. In such a case, use an
appropriate power cord. For details, see the relevant
page of this operation manual.

Fuse
• With products with a fuse holder on the exterior
surface, the fuse can be replaced with a new one.
When replacing a fuse, use the one which has
appropriate shape, ratings, and specifications.

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 Cover
• There are parts inside the product which may cause
physical hazards. Do not remove the external cover.

L N G Installation
• When installing products be sure to observe
"Precautions for Installation" described in this
manual.
• To avoid electrical shock, connect the protective
ground terminal to electrical ground (safety ground).
• When applying power to the products from a
switchboard, be sure work is performed by a qualified
and licensed electrician or is conducted under the
direction of such a person.
• When installing products with casters, be sure to lock
the casters.

Relocation
• Turn off the power switch and then disconnect all
cables when relocating the product.
• Use two or more persons when relocating the product
which weights more than 20 kg. The weight of the
products can be found on the rear panel of the
product and/or in this operation manual.
• Use extra precautions such as using more people
when relocating into or out of present locations
including inclines or steps. Also handle carefully
when relocating tall products as they can fall over
easily.
• Be sure the operation manual be included when the
product is relocated.

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 Operation
? • Check that the AC input voltage setting and the fuse
Check
rating are satisfied and that there is no abnormality on
the surface of the AC power cord. Be sure to unplug
the AC power cord or stop applying power before
checking.
• If any abnormality or failure is detected in the
products, stop using it immediately. Unplug the AC
power cord or disconnect the AC power cord from the
switchboard. Be careful not to allow the product to be
used before it is completely repaired.
• For output wiring or load cables, use connection
cables with larger current capacity.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product. If it must
be modified, contact Kikusui distributor/agent.

Maintenance and checking

• To avoid electrical shock, be absolutely sure to
unplug the AC power cord or stop applying power
before performing maintenance or checking.
• Do not remove the cover when performing
maintenance or checking.
• To maintain performance and safe operation of the
product, it is recommended that periodic
maintenance, checking, cleaning, and calibration be
performed.

Service
• Internal service is to be done by Kikusui service
engineers. If the product must be adjusted or
repaired, contact Kikusui distributor/agent.

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 Safety Symbols
This operation manual and this product use the following safety
symbols. Note the meaning of each of the symbols to ensure safe use
of the product. (As using symbols depend on the product, all of
symbols may not be used.)

or I ndicates the presence of 1000V or higher.

Inadvertently touching such a part may cause electrical
shock resulting in death. If it is necessary to touch
such a part to conduct work, first make sure no voltage
is being supplied.

WARNING Indicates the possibility of personal injury or death.

Never fail to follow the operating procedure. Do not
proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the noted
conditions are fully understood and met.

CAUTION Indicates the existence of damage to the product or

connected equipment. Always follow the operating
procedure. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION sign
until the indicted conditions are fully understood and
met.

NOTE Indicates additional information such as operating

procedure.

Description Describes technical terms used in this manual.

Indicates action prohibited.

Indicates general warning, caution, risk of danger.

When this mark is indicated on the product, refer the
relevant section of the Operation Manual.

Indicates a grounding (earth) terminal.

Indicates a chassis grounding terminal.

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 Contents
Power Requirements of this Product _______________ 1
Safety Precautions __________________________ 3
Safety Symbols _______________________________ 6
Chapter 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION _____________ 8
Chapter 2 PRECAUTIONS _____________________ 9
2.1 Receiving Inspection 9
2.2 Notes for Use 9
Chapter 3 OPERATION METHOD ______________ 11
3.1 Description of Front Panel 11
3.2 Description of Rear Panel 11
3.3 Description of Side Panel 11
3.4 Measuring Method 12
Chapter 4 SPECIFICATIONS __________________ 15
Chapter 5 CALIBRATION _____________________ 16
5.1 Calibration of Digitalmeter 16
Chapter 6 BLOCK DIAGRAM __________________ 17

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Chapter 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Kikusui Model 149-10A High Voltage Digitalmeter measures AC
and DC voltages of up to 10 kV, with a high accuracy.
As the meter input impedance is as high as 1000MΩ, the meter is
best suited for measurement of voltages of high source impedance
circuits.
The meter is compact and light (approx.3kg), but its measuring
accuracy is high. Thus the meter can also be used conveniently as
a portable calibration instrument or to calibrate the voltage of a
withstanding voltage tester.

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Chapter 2 PRECAUTIONS

2.1 Receiving Inspection

Immediately upon receipt of the device, inspect it for any damage
which might have been sustained while in transportation. If any
signs of damage are found, contact Kikusui distributor/agent.

2.2 Notes for Use

1. Be sure to connect securely between the meter and the
measured voltage source with the supplied cord. Note that, if
the ground line is accidentally disconnected while the high
voltage is being applied, electric shock hazards may be caused
or the meter may be seriously damaged.
2. Be sure to connect the LOW terminal (Protective grounding
terminal) on the front or rear panel of this meter to a good earth
ground. If the meter is connected to the measured voltage
source without earth-grounding and, moreover, if the low
voltage line and high voltage line are wrongly connected, the
instrument may be damaged irretrievably.
Example of bad connections

Model 149-10A

Earth
A B ground
Measured
No earth object
ground

A: High voltage side

B: Low voltage side
High voltage cable

Fig. 2.1

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 If the 149-10A is earth-grounded in the above bad example,
terminals A and B of the measured object are shorted through the
earth-ground and the measured object is adversely affected. In
order to prevent this, be sure to earth-ground securely the 149-10A
and to identify correctly the high voltage and low voltage lines of
the measured object (refer to 3.4.1 Measuring Procedure) and to
make connections correctly and securely.
3. Use the instrument within the specified ambient temperature and
humidity ranges with Section 4 Specifications.
4. Calibrate the meter once a year or more frequently.
5. If the meter is used in dusty atmosphere or the meter is used
continuously for a long time with a high voltage being applied,
dust may be collected on the high voltage terminal section.
Because input resistance degradation or voltage dividing ratio
disturbance, clean at appropriate intervals the high voltage section
and the internal insulators using a clean, dry cloth.
6. The AC/DC converter of this meter is a mean-value response
system and is calibrated with the rms value of sine wave. Note,
therefore, that errors may be caused if the measured voltage
waveform is largely different from sine wave.

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Chapter 3 OPERATION METHOD

3.1 Description of Front Panel

[Digital Voltmeter]
Indicates the measured
voltage.

kV
NB00447-1

INPUT MAX10kV [AC/DC SW]

Selects measuring mode
CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE between AC and DC.
AC, DC lamps (LEDs)
Indicate selected mode.

[POWER SW]
AC main power switch.

[LOW Terminal]
Terminal for ground line of
measured input voltage.

[INPUT]
Terminal for high potential line of measured input Voltage.
.
Fig.3-1

3.2 Description of Rear Panel

Protective grounding terminal:
For grounding the casing to the earth.
Fuse: 0.5 A fuse

3.3 Description of Side Panel

CALIBRATION (AC/DC):
Semi-fixed resistors for calibration of AC and DC voltages,
respectively. Do not touch these resistors except when
calibrating the instrument.

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3.4 Measuring Method

3.4.1 Measuring Procedure

1. Connect the protective grounding terminal of the rear panel to a
good earth ground. Note that, unless the LOW terminal is
securely connected to the earth, a hazardously high voltage will
be induced on the casing when the ground line from the
measured voltage source is disconnected accidentally. Be sure
to check the earth ground when using this instrument.
2. Connect the AC power cord to an AC power line outlet of the
correct voltage, and turn ON the POWER switch. To measure
with highest accuracy, warm up the 149-10A for at least 15
minutes.
3. Securely connect the LOW terminal of the front panel to the
low line of the measured voltage source using the cord
(supplied).
4. Insert the end of the HIGH VOLTAGE cord (supplied) for a
sufficient length in the INPUT terminal on the front panel, and
securely fix the cord with the plastic screw (supplied). Note
that serious hazards can be caused if the HIGH VOLTAGE
cord is accidentally disconnected while in measurement.
For measurement of 5 kV or higher voltage, be sure to use the
HTL2.5DH.
5. A typical method of identifying the low voltage line (the GND
line) when it is unknown which one of the two lines of the
measured object is shown in the following:
Connect the high voltage cable to terminal A and then B as
shown in Fig. 3.1. The terminal which presents a voltage higher
than the other can be construed to be the high voltage line and
the other to be the GND line.

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 Model 149-10A

A B
Measured
object

Earth ground

High voltage cable

Fig. 3-2

After the high voltage line and low voltage line are identified as
above, make complete connections of the cables as shown in Fig.
3-3 and, then, measure the voltage.

Model 149-10A

Earth
A B ground
Measured
object

Earth ground
Securely ground the low voltage side
to a good earth ground.

High voltage cable

Fig. 3-3

Note: For the 149-10A Digitalmeter, grounding may be done via

the protective grounding terminal on the rear panel.

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 6. Set the AC/DC selector switch in accordance with the measured
voltage. The meter will not be damaged even if a voltage is
measured with a wrong setting of this selector switch, although
the meter does not indicate the correct voltage.
7. Connect the high voltage cable of the instrument to the high
voltage line of the measured voltage source. The meter will
digitally indicate the measured voltage.
8. Turn ON the power of the measured voltage source.

3.4.2 To Correct the Meter Reading for High

Impedance Voltage Source
The meter input impedance is very high (1000MΩ). When the
voltage source impedance is substantially high, however, errors
can be caused. In such a case, make correction calculation as
follows:
γo
( 1000M
E = Eo 1+ )
where, E : True voltage
Eo : Meter reading
γo : Source impedance of measured voltage
In most cases the value of source impedance (go) is unknown. In
such cases, use the above equation as follows:
When γo ≤ 10 MΩ for example,
Eo < E ≤ 1.01 x Eo
As above, when the source impedance is lower than 10MΩ, the
error caused impedance-wise is less than 1%. Measurement can be
done with an accuracy of this error plus meter accuracy.

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Chapter 4 SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Power requirements 100V±10%, 50/60 Hz AC, approx. 10VA
Measuring ranges 0.500 to 10.000 kV AC/DC
AC: ±(1% of rdg + 0.05% of range)
DC: ±(0.5% of rdg + 0.03% of range)
Measuring accurancies
at 23˚C±10˚C
*(for sine wave, at 50 to 60 Hz)
AC : 11kV rms (sine wave, 50 to 60 Hz)
Maximum allowable
DC : ±14 kV
input voltages
Pulse : 15 kV peak
Display 7-segment LEDs
Double integration type.
For AC measurement, mean value response, sine wave
Type of voltmeter
rms value calibration.
3 samples/sec
Input resistance
Ambient temperature
0˚C to 35˚C (32˚C to 95 C), 80% RH
and humidity:
External dimensions :

Overall Dimentions
Maximum dimensions:

Weight Approx. 3 kg (6.6 lbs) 1 set

AC power cord 1
High voltage test cords (TL05-TOS) 1
Accessories
HTL2.5DH 1
Operation manual 1

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Chapter 5 CALIBRATION

5.1 Calibration of Digitalmeter

1. Instruments Required for Calibration
To calibrate the 149-10A covering its all measuring ranges, a
standard voltage generator which will provide the following
voltages is required.
AC: 10 kV ± 0.1%
DC: 10 kV ± 0.05%
If you cannot prepare an above standard voltage generator,
calibrate the 149-10A with a calibrator which can generate the
voltage range which you use, or order your KIKUSUI agent for
calibration.
2. Notes before calibration
(a) As a high voltage of 10 kV is dealt with when calibrating the
149-10A, pay full attention for safety.
(b) Before calibration, warm up the 149-10A for at least 60
minutes.
3. Set the 149-10A in the DC mode, apply a calibration voltage of
10 kV DC to the input terminal of the 149-10A, and so adjust
CALIBRATION (DC) semi-fixed resistor on the side panel of
the 149-10A that it displays 10.000. Next, set the 149-10A in
the AC mode, apply a calibration voltage of 10 kV AC, and so
adjust the CALIBRATION (AC) semi-fixed resistor that the
149-10A displays 10.000. When doing this, the displayed value
may change by about three digits. For calibration, use the
center value. When adjustment for DC measurement is done,
the voltage dividing ratio of the input circuit varies. Be sure to
perform the DC calibration first.

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Chapter 6 BLOCK DIAGRAM

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