KYORITSU 6017 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ANALOGUE INSULATION EARTH TESTER

MODEL 6017¡6018

KYORITSU ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTS
WORKS, LTD

1. Safety Warnings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

2. Features ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

3. Specifications --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

4. Instrument Layout --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

5. Preparation for Measurement
5-1 Installing Batteries ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
5-2 Mechanical Zero Adjustment ------------------------------------------------------- 10
5-3 Connecting Test Leads -------------------------------------------------------------- 10
5-4 Battery Voltage Check ---------------------------------------------------------------- 11
5-5 "Power-on"Indication LED ----------------------------------------------------------- 11
5-6 Scale Illumination Function ---------------------------------------------------------- 12
5-7 Attaching Neck Strap ----------------------------------------------------------------- 12
5-8 Fitting Case Lid Under Case -------------------------------------------------------- 13

6. Measurement
6-1 AC Voltage Measurement

(Mains Disconnection Check)

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6-2 Insulation Resistance Measurement ---------------------------------------------- 16
6-3 Continuous Insulation Resistance Measurement ----------------------------- 18
6-4 Output Voltage Characteristics ----------------------------------------------------- 18
6-5 Earth Resistance Measurement --------------------------------------------------- 19
6-6 Precision Measurement -------------------------------------------------------------- 19
6-7 Simplified Measurement ------------------------------------------------------------- 21

7. Test Prods for Line Probe and Replacement ---------------------------------------- 24

8. Adapters for Earth Lead and Replacement ------------------------------------------ 25

9. Optional Accessories
9-1 How to Use Test Leads and Cord Reels ----------------------------------------- 26

10. Cleaning Meter Cover --------------------------------------------------------------------- 27

11. Before Sending for Repair ---------------------------------------------------------------- 28

Table of contents

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1. Safety Warnings

This instruction manual contains warnings and safety rules which must be
observed by the user to ensure safe operation of the instrument and to retain it in
safe condition. Therefore, read through these operating instructions before using
the instrument. This instrument has been designed and tested according to the
following standards.
IEC 61557-2: Insulation Tester
IEC 61557-5: Earth Resistance Tester

IEC 61010-1 over-voltage category CAT.e600V, pollution degree 2

Symbol indicated on the instrument means that the user must refer to related
parts in the manual for safe operation of the instrument. Be sure to carefully read
the instructions following each symbol in this manual.

DANGER

is reserved for conditions and actions that are likely to cause

serious or fatal injury.

WARNING

is reserved for conditions and actions that can cause serious

or fatal injury.

CAUTION

is reserved for conditions and actions that can cause injury or

instrument damage.

WARNING

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Read through and understand instructions contained in this manual before

using the instrument.

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Save and keep the manual handy to enable quick reference whenever

necessary.

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In order to avoid injury, or damage to the instrument or the circuit under

test, be sure to understand and follow all safety instructions contained in
the manual.

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Be sure to use the instrument only in its intended applications and to

follow measurement procedures described in the manual.

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DANGER

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Never make measurement on a circuit above 600VAC or DC.

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Do not attempt to make measurement in the presence of flammable
gasses. Otherwise, the use of the instrument may cause sparking, which
can lead to an explosion.

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When testing a circuit that can carry high current, including a power line,
be sure to make voltage measurement at the secondary side of a circuit
breaker in order to avoid possible hazard to the user. Exercise extreme
caution not to short live conductors together with the metal tips of test
probes.

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Never attempt to use the instrument if its surface or your hand is wet.

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Do not exceed the maximum allowable input of any measurement range.

WARNING

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Never use the instrument, if any abnormal conditions are noted, such as
broken case, cracked test leads and exposed metal parts.

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Never press the test button while making connection to the circuit under
test.

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Do not install substitute parts or make any modification to the instrument.
Return the instrument to Kyoritsu or your distributor for repair or re­calibration.

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In order to avoid possible electric shock hazard, do not touch the circuit
under test during and shortly after insulation testing. Wait until electric
charges stored in the circuit are completely discharged.

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Do not try to replace the batteries if the surface of the instrument is wet.

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Make sure to insert the test probe connector fully into the socket on the
instrument. To remove the test leads, hold and pull the connector out of
the socket.

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Never pull the leads in order to avoid any damage that can lead to electric
shock hazard.

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Switch off the instrument and remove the test leads from it before opening
the battery compartment cover for battery replacement.

CAUTION

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Make sure that the function selector switch is set to an appropriate
position before making measurement.

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Do not turn the function selector switch with the test leads connected to
the circuit under test.

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Be sure to set the function selector switch to the "OFF" position after use.
When the instrument will not be in use for a long period of time, place it in
storage after removing the batteries. This is to avoid damage to the
instrument by possible leakage from the batteries.

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Do not expose the instrument to the direct sun, temperatures of 50:or
greater, or dew fall. Placing the instrument in temperatures of 50:or
greater can cause the instrument's case to deform and result in operation
failure.

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2. Features

Model 6017/6018 (KEW-MEG-EARTH) are a versatile tester designed for
insulation and earth resistance measurements on low voltage installations, wiring
systems and electric appliances rated at up to 600V. It also has AC and earth
voltage measurement capabilities.

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Five major functions in one unit
Insulation resistance: M-6017;125V/ 250V/ 500V, M-6018;250V/500V/1000V
Earth resistance: 12/120/1200Ω
Earth resistance simplified measurement: 12/120/1200Ω
AC voltage: 600VAC
Earth voltage: 60VAC

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When 1000V range of insulation resistance tester is set, the high voltage
warning is made by the buzzer beeping ( intermittent tone). (Model-6018 only)

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After insulation testing, automatically releases electric charges stored in the
capacitance of the circuit under test. Discharging can be checked by the meter
indication.

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Scale illumination to facilitate working at dimly lit situations.

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Easy-to-read meter scales coded in color matching the position of the function
selector switch.

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On insulation resistance, earth resistance, earth voltage or BATT CHECK
ranges "power-on" indication LED illuminates in red to warn the user of voltage
output. On earth resistance ranges, "OK" lamp lights up in green when the
instrument is ready for accurate earth resistance measurement.

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Test leads furnished with a remote control switch and exchangeable probe tip.
One pair of test probes can be used both in insulation resistance testing and in
simplified earth resistance testing, facilitating field work.

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Sliding shutter to avoid incorrect use of terminals for improved safety.

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Case made of shock resistant elastomer.

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Optional cord reels and auxiliary earth bars enable precision earth resistance
measurement.

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Neck strap permits two hand operation for easy and safety field work.

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3. Specifications

3-1 Standards

Designed to meet:
IEC 61557-2: Insulation Tester
IEC 61557-5: Earth Resistance Tester

IEC 61010-1 over-voltage category CAT. e600V, pollution degree 2

3-2 Insulation Resistance Ranges and Accuracy

Function

1000V/2000MΩ

1000V

0-2000M

Ω

50M

Ω

1000VDC+20%

–0%

1-1.6mADC or less

(Measured with an ammeter with a voltage drop of 500mV or less)

1-1.2mADC or less

(Measured with an ammeter with a voltage drop of 500mV or less)

at 1M

Ω

2-1000M

Ω

± 5% of indicated value

Ranges other than the above range, 0 and

∞

± 10% of indicated value

0.7% of scale length

0.1-50M

Ω

0.05-20MΩ0.02-10M

Ω

at 0.5M

Ω

at 0.25MΩat 0.125M

Ω

500VDC+20%

–0%

250VDC+20%

–0%

125VDC+20%

–0%

2M

Ω

1M

Ω

0.5M

Ω

0-100M

Ω

0-50M

Ω

0-20M

Ω

500V 250V 125V

500V/100MΩ

250V/50MΩ 125V/20MΩ

Rated Test Voltage

Measuring Range

Mid-scale Value

Output Voltage at Open
Circuit

Short-circuit Current

Rated Test Current

Accuracy in Primary Effective
Measuring Range

Accuracy in Secondary
Effective Measuring Ranges

Accuracy at 0 and ∞

3-3 Earth Resistance Ranges and Accuracy: Precision Measurement

Function

Measuring Range

Accuracy

Output Current

X 1 Ω

0-12Ω

± 3% of full scale value

（

The earth resistance at auxiliary earth spike is
within 10kΩ

）

2.5mA AC max., 820 ±10Hz

0-120Ω 0-1200Ω

X 10 Ω X 100 Ω

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3-4 Earth Resistance Ranges and Accuracy: Simplified Measurement

Function

Measuring Range

Accuracy

Output current is the same as in precision measurement.

X 1 Ω

0-12 Ω 0-120 Ω 0-1200 Ω

X 10 Ω X 100 Ω

± 3% of full scale value

(Value subtracted test lead resistance)

3-5 AC Voltage Ranges and Accuracy

Function

Measuring Range

Frequency

Accuracy

600V AC

0-600V

50/60Hz

±3% of full scale value

Earth Voltage: 60V AC

0-60V

3-6 Input Impedance

Function Input Impedance

2.8MΩ

135kΩ

600V AC

Earth Voltage: 60V AC

3-7 Battery Life

Number of measurements within effective battery voltage range.

(5-second measurement /25-second pause cycle)

Function Test Resistance Number of Measurements

More than 1000 times

More than 2000 times

More than 3000 times

More than 3500 times

More than 3000 times

More than 4000 times

1MΩ

0.5MΩ

0.25MΩ

0.125MΩ

1200Ω

1200Ω

Earth ( 3 Pole )

Earth ( 2 Pole ) X 100 Ω

X 100 Ω

125V

250V

500V

1000V

Insulation Resistance

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3-8 General Specifications

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Operating Temperature

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Storage Temperature

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Response Time

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Effect of Temperature

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AC Component in Measuring

Terminal Voltage

(Insulation resistance ranges)

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Effect of auxiliary earth resist­ance (Earth resistance ranges)

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Effect of earth voltage

(Earth resistance ranges)

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Power Source

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Maximum Power Consumption

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Insulation Resistance

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Withstand Voltage

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Overload Protection

: 0 to +40:, 80%RH or less, no condensation.
: -10 to +50:, 75%RH or less, no condensation.
: Insulation resistance ranges: Within 3 sec

Earth resistance ranges: Within 4 sec

Insulation resistance measurement on a
capacitive load can result in a longer response
time.

: Variation in the reading at the points below is

±5% or less when temperature is varied from
20:to 0:and to 40:.

(Primary effective measuring ranges)

: Effects of capacitance elements contained in the

object being measured (5µF) ;Within ±10% of
indicated value. Including fluctuations.

: Within ±5% when fluctuation is 0 to 5kΩ

: Within ±5% at 0 to 5V, ±10% at 0 to 10V
(50/60Hz)

When there is interference voltage of frequency
except 50/60Hz, the indication can be over the

tolerance of the operating error.
: Eight 1.5 batteries, type R6P, AA or equivalent.
: 3.5VA
: 100MΩ or greater between the internal circuit

and the enclosure when measured with 1000V

DC.
: 5550V AC(50/60Hz) for 1 minute between the

internal circuit and the enclosure.
: The instrument operates properly after the

voltages shown in the table below is applied for

Function Voltage

1000V range:1200V AC

Other ranges: 600V AC

250V AC on all ranges

750V AC

250V AC

Insulation Resistance
Range

Earth Resistance

AC Voltage

Earth Voltage

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Dimensions

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Weight

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Accessories

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Optional Accessories

: Instrument Body 130(L)x183(W)x100(D)mm.
: Approx. 1000g (batteries included).
: Model 7103 Test Leads with Remote Control

Switch

Model 7131 Safety Alligator Clip

Model 7101 Probe with Blade Type Prod

Model 9092 Pouch for Test Leads

Model 8017 Extension Prod

Batteries Eight R6P Batteries

Neck strap

Instruction Manual

: Model 7100 Test Lead Set for Precision Earth

Resistance Measurement (includes
Test Leads, Carrying Case, Cord
Reels, Auxiliary Earth Bars)

Model 8016 Pickel Prod

Model 7095 Earth Resistance Test Leads

Model 8032 Auxiliary Earth Bars

Model 8200 Cord Reels

Model 9091 Carrying Case for Cord Reels

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4. Instrument Layout

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③

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24

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24

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21

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22

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25

② ① ⑮

⑭

⑤

⑦

⑧

⑥

⑬

⑫

⑨

⑪

⑯

⑰

⑲

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⑱

⑳

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⑩

①

METER ZERO ADJUSTER

②

TEST BUTTON

③

SCALE PLATE

④

METER POINTER

⑤

INSULATION RESISTANCE SCALES

⑥

EARTH RESISTANCE SCALE

⑦

AC VOLTAGE AND EARTH VOLTAGE
SCALES

⑧

"BATTERY-OK" AREA

⑨

"POWER-ON" INDICATION LED

⑩

"OK" LAMP

⑪

PROBE SOCKET

⑫

SLIDING SHUTTER

⑬

TERMINALS FOR PRECISION EARTH
RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT

(Used with Model 7095, optional

Earth Resistance Test Leads)

⑭

LIGHT BUTTON

⑮

RANGE SELECTOR SWITCH

⑯

SAFETY ALLIGATOR CLIP

⑰

BLADE TYPE PROD

⑱

REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH

⑲

STANDARD TEST PROD

⑳

LINE PROBE

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21

LINE PROBE LEAD WITH REMOTE
CONTROL SWITCH

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22

TEST PROBE CONNECTOR

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23

EXTENSION PROD

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24

LUG FOR NECK STRAP

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25

EARTH LEAD