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Megohmmeters An array of

Megohmmeters
to choose from
For all of your Insulation Testing needs... AEMC® offers a full line of
­megohmmeters with test
­voltages from 50V to 15kV,
model dependent, capable
of measuring ­insulation
resistances from 1000Ω
to 29TΩ . These rugged,
weather ­resistant meters are
­accurate, ­reliable and built to
perform. Battery, AC powered
and hand-cranked models ­are
available.

Our products are backed by over 100 years of experience in test and measurement
equipment, and encompass the latest international standards for quality and safety.

 Technical Hotline: (800) 343-1391


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Understanding Insulation Resistance Testing
Why have an insulation testing program?
A regular program of testing i­nsulation resistance is strongly
­recommended to prevent electrical shocks, assure personnel
safety and to reduce or e ­ liminate down time. It helps to detect
deterioration of ­insulation in order to schedule repair work such
as: vacuum ­cleaning, steam ­cleaning, drying and rewinding
or test newly installed conductors. It is also h­ elpful when
­evaluating the quality of the repairs before the equipment is
put back into operation.

What causes insulation failure?


Some of the more c­ ommon causes of i­nsulation failure
include: excessive heat or cold, moisture, dirt, corrosive
vapors, ­oil, ­vibration, aging and nicked wiring.

What tests are used to detect insulation


­deterioration?
There are numerous maintenance tests for assessing
­insulation q
­ uality. The three tests primarily used to test motor,
generator and transformer insulation are: polarization index, Model 6555 performing i­nsulation test.
spot reading and step voltage.

What equipment is n­ ecessary for conducting insulation


­resistance tests?
 Megohmmeter with a timed test function
 Temperature indicator
 Humidity meter (not n
­ ecessary if equipment
temperature is above the dew point) Applications
 Motors (AC and DC), transformers, cables,
switchgears and electrical wiring installations
 Test industrial commercial wiring and
motor control centers
Four questions for selecting  Acceptance testing and preventive maintenance
the proper megohmmeter  Domestic and industrial contracting

What is the proper v­ oltage range?­  Dielectric Absorption Ratio (DAR) and
Typically 2x equipment operating 1­ 000V Polarization Index (PI) measurements
and equal to the operating voltages above 1000V  Spot reading tests

What is the desired power source?  High resistance or absorption tests


Battery, AC p
­ owered, hand-cranked  Timed resistance measurements

What is the resistance range of interest?  Low insulation test range for testing old or
MΩ, GW, TW flooded installations
 Drying out conductors
What type of display is preferred?
 Continuity checks
Analog (best for trend analysis), or Digital
(eliminate g
­ uesswork), or gives exact reading  Cable testing (including telecom)
and shows trend  Test transformers
 Heaters, relays, circuit breakers

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Data Analysis and Reporting Software for Ground Testers

Configure all functions of the


Models 1060, 5060, 5070, 6550 & 6555

• Print reports of all test results


• Select test voltage and run tests from your computer with a
simple click and execute process
• Capture and display data in real-time
• Retrieve data from the instrument’s memory:
• Over 1500 insulation resistance measurements
• Over 4000 resistance measurements
• Display DAR and PI ratios
• Plot graphs of manual and timed tests
• Include your analysis comments section with the report
• Store a library of setups for different a
­ pplications
• Certification of results through report generation
• Free updates are available on our website www.aemc.com

Clear and easy setup from one dialog box for


Model 5070 includes Ramp Function which allows Four tabbed dialog boxes allow for clear and easy Model 5060.
programming of three different ramp test profiles, setup of all functions of the Model 5070, including
each containing up to five voltage steps between setup for variable voltage and alarm set points, as well
40 and 5100V and time per step of up to 10 hours. as step voltage tests and temperature compensation.

One button ­operation


starts test and
graphs results
Insulation resistance
­during the test run
Test
voltage
­selection

Step voltage during


the test run
Test result ­status box
­displays ­complete test
results in real-time
Insulation resistance
with temperature
compensation

Run test and display text and graphical results from one dialog box.
Model 5070 also displays step voltage.

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Megohmmeter SELECTION Guide
50V & 100V Megohmmeters Expert tools for testing
AEMC ® offers low voltage insulation testers

10kV & 15kV


designed for both field and shop use. They are well
suited for measuring the qualities of phone cables,
data cables and power cables. Measurement of
AC and DC voltage, resistance, continuity, cable
capacitance, cable length and AC c­ urrent can also
be performed.
Digital Megohmmeters
High-end portable instruments for measuring a
variety of electrical insulation resistance values.
500V Megohmmeters
AEMC ® offers a complete line of i­nsulation The Megohmmeter Models
testers designed to test the quality of insulation
6550 and 6555 are the right
on equipment powered from sources up to 240V
using test voltages up to 500V. Both analog and tools for testing insulation
digital meters are available. AC powered, b ­ attery safely and accurately, and
powered and hand-cranked models are available. are ideal for use on rotating
Measurements can be in the MW, GW and TW equipment and machinery
range. Most m ­ odels offer multi-function c­ apability,
operating at 10kV or
measuring AC/DC volts, resistance and continuity,
as well as i­nsulation resistance. higher. They are the
only fully automated
10,000V and
1000V Megohmmeters 15,000V graphical
AEMC ® offers a complete line of i­nsulation testers insulation
designed to test the quality of insulation using testers on the
1000V test voltage required for testing equipment market. They
powered from sources up to 480Vac. Both a ­ nalog provide insulation
and digital meters are available. AC powered,
­battery powered and hand-cranked models are
measurements up
available. Many m­ odels will measure into the GW to 30,000GW (30TW). Test
and TW range. Most m ­ odels offer multi-function results include DAR, PI,
capability, ­measuring AC/DC volts, r­esistance and DD, ∆R, Capacitance,
­continuity, as well as i­nsulation resistance. Both Leakage Current, as well as
hand-held instruments and rugged instruments built
into portable cases are available.
programmable temperature
correction of resistance
readings.
5000V Megohmmeters The Models 6550 &
AEMC ® offers a complete line of i­nsulation testers 6555 also offer the
designed to test the quality of insulation using ability to program up
5000V test voltages required for testing large
motors, generators, transformers, cables and
to three step voltage
large rotating machinery. AC powered and battery profiles (from 40 to 10,000
powered models are a ­ vailable. Most models will or 15,000V – model
measure into the GW and TW ranges. All models dependent), each containing IP
53
offer multifunction c­ apability, measuring AC/DC up to ten steps. They also
Rated

volts, resistance and continuity, as well as insulation


resistance.
include three ramp profiles and three programmable
test voltages in addition to the standard fixed voltages
of 500, 1000, 2500, 5000, 10,000 and 15,000V. These
10kV & 15kV Megohmmeters units have a USB interface and a data storage function,
AEMC ® offers a complete line of safe and accurate
which permits storage of test results in files specific to
­insulation testers that are ideal for use on rotating the device under test. The included DataView® software
equipment and machinery operating at 10kV or configures and runs tests directly from a PC and creates
higher. They are the only fully automated 10,000V data analysis reports.
and 15,000V graphical insulation testers. They
provide insulation measurements up to 30,000GW
(30TW). Test results include DAR, PI, DD, ∆R,
Capacitance, Leakage Current, as well
as programmable temperature correction
of resistance readings.

Note: 1000V, 5000V, 10kV & 15kV megohmmeters offer memory storage and PC connection for report generation (model dependent).

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Safely & Accurately Models 6550 & 6555
Multiple Voltage Ramp & Step Test Modes
“Burn-In” Test Mode
MODEL 6550
Test Voltage 500V, 1000V, 2500V, 5000V, 10,000V
Insulation Range 10kΩ to 25,000GΩ
Other Measurements Auto DAR, PI, DD, ∆R (ppm/V) ratios
Leakage Current 0 to 8mA
Voltage Test 40 to 10kV
Power Source NiMH rechargeable batteries
Display Digital
Communication DataView software/USB optically-isolated port
®

Dimensions 13.39 x 11.81 x 7.87"


Weight approx. 13.7lb (6.2kg)
Catalog No. 2130.31

MODEL 6555 Voltage Step Test Mode


Test Voltage 500V, 1000V, 2500V, 5000V, 10,000V, 15,000V
Insulation Range 10kΩ to 29,000GΩ
Other Measurements Auto DAR, PI, DD, ∆R (ppm/V) ratios
Leakage Current 0 to 8mA
Voltage Test 40 to 15kV
Power Source NiMH rechargeable batteries
Display Digital
Communication DataView software/USB optically-isolated port
®

Dimensions 13.39 x 11.81 x 7.87"


Weight approx. 13.7lb (6.2kg)
Catalog No. 2130.32

product includes
Voltage Ramp Test Mode

Small classic tool bag, set of color-coded (red/blue/black) 9 ft (15kV)


integral leads and alligator clips (1000V CAT IV), one 15kV jumper lead
(blue), set of two color-coded test probes (red/black-1000V CAT IV), optical
USB cable, 115V US power cord, 9.6V rechargeable NiMH batteries.

USB Stick
Quick start user guide, and USB stick supplied with
DataView software and user manual.
®

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1000V Digital/Analog 1000V True Megohmmeter® 500V & 1000V Hand-cranked
Megohmmeter Model 1015 True Megohmmeter®
Model 1026 Models 6501 & 6503

IP IP
50 54
Rated Rated

Test Voltage 250, 500, 1000Vdc Test Voltage 500, 1000Vdc MODELS 6501 6503
Insulation Range 1kΩ to 4000MΩ (4GΩ) Insulation Range 100kΩ to 1000MΩ Test Voltage 500Vdc 250, 500,
1000Vdc
Resistance Range 4000Ω Resistance Range 1000Ω
Insulation Range 500kΩ to 1 to
Continuity Range ≤40Ω Continuity Range ±10Ω 200MΩ 5000MΩ
Voltage Measurement 600Vac Voltage Measurement 600Vac Resistance Range 0 to 500kΩ —
Power Source Eight 1.5V AA batteries Power Source Eight 1.5V AA batteries Continuity Range 100Ω —
Display Digital/Analog Display Analog Voltage Measurement 600Vac
Other Hold, Lock & Test Time functions Other Rubber housing
Power Source Hand-cranked
Display Analog
Dimensions 7.72 x 4.41 x 2.52" Dimensions 6.6 x 4.2 x 2.2"
Test Current 1mA constant current —
Weight 1.5 lbs Weight 1.45 lbs Other ABS plastic with overmolded protection
Catalog No. 2117.72 Catalog No. 1403.01 Dimensions 4.7 x 4.4 x 5.3" with lid
Weight 3.3 lbs
Catalog No. 2126.51 2126.52

1000V Digital/Analog 1000V Digital/Analog 5000V Digital/Analog


True Megohmmeter® True Megohmmeter® True Megohmmeter®
Model 1050 Model 1060 Model 6505

FET Y
SA

IP IP IP
53 53 RA
53
Rated Rated TIN G Rated

Test Voltage 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000Vdc Test Voltage 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000Vdc Test Voltage 500, 1000, 2500, 5000Vdc
Insulation Range 2kΩ to 4000GΩ (4TΩ) Insulation Range 2kΩ to 4000GΩ (4TΩ) Insulation Range 30kΩ to 10TΩ
Other Measurement DAR, PI, Capacitance Other Measurement DAR, PI, Capacitance Other Measurement DAR, PI, Capacitance
Resistance Range 0.01Ω to 400kΩ Resistance Range 0.01Ω to 400kΩ Leakage Current 1pA to 3mA
Continuity Range 0.01 to 39.99Ω Continuity Range 0.01 to 39.99Ω Voltage Measurement 1 to 5100Vac
Voltage Measurement 1000Vac/dc Voltage Measurement 1000Vac/dc Power Source 9.6V NiMH battery pack
Power Source 9.6V NiMH battery pack
Power Source Eight 1.5V C Cell batteries Display Digital/Analog
Display Digital/Analog, bargraph, backlight
Display Digital/Analog, bargraph, backlight Communication —
Communication DataView® software/ 128kB
Communication — memory with RS-232 to USB adapter Dimensions 10.63 x 9.84 x 7.09"
Dimensions 9.45 x 7.28 x 4.33" Dimensions 9.45 x 7.28 x 4.33" Weight 9.5 lbs
Weight 7.5 lbs Weight 7.5 lbs Catalog No. 2130.18
Catalog No. 2130.01 Catalog No. 2130.03
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1000V Digital 500V Multi-Function 1000V Digital/Analog
True Megohmmeter® True Megohmmeter® True Megohmmeter®
Model 6527 Models 1035 & 1039 Models 1030, 1040 & 1045

NEW!

IP IP IP
51 44 44
Rated Rated Rated

Test Voltage 250, 500, 1000Vdc MODELS 1035 1039 MODELS 1030 1040 1045
Insulation Range 1kΩ to 4000MΩ (4GΩ) Test Voltage 50, 100, 50, 100Vdc Test Voltage 250, 500Vdc 500, 1000Vdc
250, 500,
250, 500Vdc 1000Vdc
Resistance Range 400kΩ
Insulation Range 10kΩ to 10kΩ to Insulation Range 50kΩ to 100kΩ to 50kΩ to
Continuity Range 400Ω 20,000MΩ (20GΩ) 400MΩ 2000MΩ (2GΩ) 2000MΩ (2GΩ) 2000MΩ (2GΩ)
Voltage Measurement 600V (AC); Resistance Range 400kΩ Resistance Range — 400kΩ
1000V (DC) Continuity Range — Continuity Range 20Ω
Power Source Six 1.5V AA batteries Voltage Measurement 600Vac/dc Voltage Measurement 600Vac/dc
Display Digital dual display with backlight Power Source Six 1.5V AA batteries Power Source Six 1.5V AA batteries
Other Hold, Test Time & Lock functions Display Digital/Analog, bargraph, backlight Display Digital/Analog, bargraph, backlight
Other Alarm & ∆ relative (backlight available for Models 1040 & 1045 only)
Dimensions 7.9 x 3.6 x 2.0"
Dimensions 8.31 x 4.26 x 2.36" Other — Alarm set point Alarm & timer
Weight 1.5 lbs
Weight 1.81 lbs Dimensions 8.31 x 4.26 x 2.36"
Catalog No. 2126.53 Weight 1.81 lbs
Catalog No. 2116.90 2116.91
Also available as complete Test Kit (1035 only) Catalog No. 2116.89 2116.92 2116.93
Also available as complete Test Kits (1040 & 1045 only)

5000V Digital/Analog 5000V Digital/Analog 5000V Graphical


True Megohmmeter® True Megohmmeter® True Megohmmeter®
Model 5050 Model 5060 Model 5070

FET Y FET Y FET Y


SA SA SA

IP IP IP
RA 53 RA 53 RA 53
TIN G Rated TIN G Rated TIN G Rated

Test Voltage 500, 1000, 2500, 5000Vdc Test Voltage 500, 1000, 2500, 5000Vdc Test Voltage 500, 1000, 2500, 5000Vdc
Insulation Range 30kΩ to 10TΩ Insulation Range 30kΩ to 10TΩ Insulation Range 30kΩ to 10TΩ
Other Measurement DAR, PI, DD, Capacitance Other Measurement DAR, PI, DD, Capacitance Other Measurement DAR, PI, DD, Capacitance,
Dielectric Discharge 0.02 to 50.00 Dielectric Discharge 0.02 to 50.00 Step Voltage & Temperature Correction
Leakage Current 3mA Leakage Current 3mA Dielectric Discharge 0.02 to 50.00
Voltage Measurement 1 to 2500Vac/dc Voltage Measurement 1 to 2500Vac/dc Leakage Current 3mA
Power Source 9.6V NiMH battery pack Power Source 9.6V NiMH battery pack Voltage Measurement 1 to 2500Vac/dc
Display Digital/Analog, bargraph, backlight Display Digital/Analog, bargraph, backlight Power Source 9.6V NiMH battery pack
Communication — Communication DataView® software/ 128kB Display Graphical 300 x 240 resolution
Dimensions 10.63 x 9.84 x 7.09" memory with RS-232 to USB adapter Communication DataView® software/ 128kB
Dimensions 10.63 x 9.84 x 7.09" memory with RS-232 to USB adapter
Weight 9.5 lbs
Weight 9.5 lbs Dimensions 10.63 x 9.84 x 7.09"
Catalog No. 2130.20 Weight 9.5 lbs
Catalog No. 2130.21
Catalog No. 2130.30
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Since its creation in 1893, Chauvin Arnoux ® has continued to successfully innovate and develop new products in response to
customer needs and applications. Over the years, Chauvin Arnoux ® has developed extensive expertise and knowledge in many
product lines, ­including: c­ urrent probes, multimeters (the first multimeter patented in 1937!), ground testers, insulation testers,
environmental testers and many others in the portable test instrument realm.
One product line that stands out is Insulation Testers/Megohmmeters.
Our megohmmeter line finds its roots in the early 1900s. Limited technology was available, so a
galvanometer and a decade resistance box combined with a DC power source was used to make one of
the first megohmmeters. Years later, hand-cranked technology, first using a generator, provided the test
voltage. Today, similar technology is used in the Models 6501 and 6503 hand-cranked magnetizer, but a
regulated alternator ­provides rectified test voltage and a sealed case protects the meter from the ­
environment. Electronics set in the 1950s and 60s gave birth to e ­ lectronic megohmmeters with
electronic amplifiers. Eventually, digital displays came to the scene, though analog meters remained
due to customer habits and preference.
Today, megohmmeters are digital and incorporate many intelligent features.
Timers, alarms and variable test v­ oltages are becoming common. AEMC ®
­introduced a unique line of professional megohmmeters (Models 1050,
1060, 5050, 5060, 5070, 6505, 6527, 6550 & 6555) with added features,
such as: memory; automated tests and results (internal c­ alculations
of DAR, PI and other measurements); graphical displays; PC
Model 6555
control; and, report compliant s­ oftware. Market feedback has been introduced 2012
very positive and the megohmmeters are setting new industry ­
standards. All AEMC ® manufactured megohmmeters are designed
to the latest i­nternational safety and testing standards,
First Megohmmeter
and are CE marked.
­introduced 1909

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Call the AEMC® Instruments Technical Assistance Hotline for immediate consultation with an applications engineer: (800) 343-1391
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a AEMC® Instruments • 200 Foxborough Blvd. • Foxborough, MA 02035 USA • (800) 343-1391 • (508) 698-2115 • Fax (508) 698-2118
Export Department: (603) 749-6434 (x520) • Fax (603) 742-2346 • E-mail: export@aemc.com
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