Kyoritsu Electrical Instruments 3127 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATION TESTER

KEW 3127

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Contents

1．Safety warnings ･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････1
2．Feature ･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････5
3．Specification ･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 6
4．Instrument layout ･････････････････････････････････････････････････10
4-1 Instrument layout ････････････････････････････････････････････10
4-2 LCD display ･････････････････････････････････････････････････ 11

4-3 Opening and closing Hard case ････････････････････････････････12
4-4 Taking out KEW3127 from the Hard case ･･･････････････････････12

5. Preparation for measurement ･･･････････････････････････････････････13
5-1 Checking the battery voltage ･･････････････････････････････････13
5-2 Connecting test leads ････････････････････････････････････････13

6. Measurement ･････････････････････････････････････････････････････14

6-1 Mains disconnection check (Voltage measurement) ･･････････････14
6-2 Insulation resistance measurement ･････････････････････････････15
6-3 About BREAKDOWN mode and BURN mode ････････････････････19
6-4 Continuous measurement ･････････････････････････････････････ 20
6-5 IRPI/DAR Measurement ･････････････････････････････････････････ 21
6-6 SV Measurement (Step Voltage) ･･･････････････････････････････ 27
6-7 DD Measurement (Dielectric Discharge) ････････････････････････28
6-8 Ramp Measurement ･･････････････････････････････････････････30
6-9 Voltage characteristics of measuring terminal ････････････････････ 32
6-10 Use of Guard terminal ･･･････････････････････････････････････32
6-11 Filter function ･･･････････････････････････････････････････････33
6-12 Backlight function ･･･････････････････････････････････････････ 33
6-13 Auto-power-off function ･･････････････････････････････････････33

7. Memory function ･･････････････････････････････････････････････････34
7-1 Function details ･･････････････････････････････････････････････34
7-2 How to save data ････････････････････････････････････････････ 35
7-3 How to recall saved data ･･････････････････････････････････････ 36
7-4 How to delete data ･･･････････････････････････････････････････37

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8．Clock Setting ････････････････････････････････････････････････････38

9. Communication Function/ Software ･･････････････････････････････････39
9-1 KEW3127 Settings ･･･････････････････････････････････････････ 39
9-2 How to install the Software ････････････････････････････････････42
9-3 How to start KEW Windows for KEW3127 ･･･････････････････45
9-4 Features of KEW Smart ･･･････････････････････････････････････47
10．Battery Charging and Replacement ･･･････････････････････････････48
10-1 How to charge battery ･･･････････････････････････････････････48
10-2 How to replace battery ･･･････････････････････････････････････49
11．Accessories ････････････････････････････････････････････････････51
11-1 Metal part for Line Probe, and replacement ･････････････････････51
11-2 How to use the adaptor for recorder ･･･････････････････････････52
11-3 Line probe with alligator clip ･･････････････････････････････････52

12. Disposing the Product ････････････････････････････････････････････53

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1. Safety warnings

This instrument has been designed, manufactured and tested according to IEC
61010: Safety requirements for Electronic measuring apparatus, and delivered in
the best condition after passed the inspection. This instruction manual contains
warnings and safety rules which must be observed by the user to ensure safe
operation of the instrument and retain it in safe condition.
Therefore, read through these operating instructions before using the instrument.

# WARNING

● Read through and understand instructions contained in this manual before

starting to use the instrument.

● Save and keep the manual at hand to enable quick reference whenever

necessary.

● The instrument is to be used only in its intended applications.

● Understand and follow all safety instructions contained in the manual.

It is essential that the above instructions are adhered to. Failure to follow the
above instructions may cause injury, instrument damage and/or damage to

equipment under test.

The symbol
related parts in the manual for safe operation of the instrument. It is essential to

read the instructions wherever the # symbol appears in the manual.

# indicated on the instrument means that the user must refer to

# 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.

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# DANGER

● Never make measurement on the circuit in which electrical potential to

ground over 600V exists.

● 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.

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

● Be careful not to short-circuit the power line with the metal part of the test

leads when measuring voltage. It may cause personal injury.

● Do not apply inputs exceeding the maximum allowable measuring range.

● Do not press the Test button with test leads connected to the instrument.

● Never open the battery compartment cover while making a measurement.

● Do not touch the circuit under test while measuring insulation resistance or

right after a measurement. You may get an electric shock by a test voltage.

# WARNING

● Never attempt to make any measurement if any abnormal conditions are

noted, such as broken case and exposed metal parts or when inner jackets
are seen through the nicked outer jacket.

● Do not rotate the Range switch with the test leads connected to the equipment

under test.

● Do not install substitute parts or make any modification to the instrument.

Return the instrument to your local Kyoritsu distributor for repair or re­calibration.

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

● Firmly insert the plug into the terminal when using test leads.

● Ensure that the instrument is powered off when opening the battery

compartment cover for battery replacement.

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# CAUTION

● Always make sure to set the Range switch to the appropriate position before

making a measurement.

● Set the Range Switch to OFF position after use and disconnect the

test leads from the instrument. Remove the battery if the instrument is to be

stored and will not be used for a long period.

● Do not expose the instrument to the direct sun, high temperature and

humidity or dewfall.

● Use a cloth dipped in alcohol for cleaning the test leads and the part around

the measuring terminals.

● Do not store the instrument if it is wet.

● The Voltage warning mark is being displayed during a measurement and it

flashes when voltages 30V(DC/AC) or more exist on the circuit under test.

Symbols









Danger of possible electric shock

Instrument with double or reinforced insulation

DC

AC

Earth terminal

Crossed-out wheel bin symbol (according to WEEE Directive: 2002/96/

EC) indicating that this electrical product may not be treated as

household waste, but that it must be collected and treated separately.

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○ Measurement categories(Over-voltage categories)

To ensure safe operation of measuring instruments, IEC 61010 establishes safety

standards for various electrical environments, categorized as O to CAT.IV, and

called measurement categories. Higher-numbered categories correspond to

electrical environments with greater momentary energy, so a measuring instrument

designed for CAT.III environments can endure greater momentary energy than

one designed for CAT.II.

O : Circuits which are not directly connected to the mains power supply.

CAT.II : Electrical circuits of equipment connected to an AC electrical outlet by

a power cord.

CAT.III : Primary electrical circuits of the equipment connected directly to the

distribution panel, and feeders from the distribution panel to outlets.

CAT.IV : The circuit from the service drop to the service entrance, and to the

power meter and primary overcurrent protection device (distribution

panel).

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2. Feature

KEW3127 is a microcomputer controlled, high voltage insulation resistance tester

with 5-range for measuring insulation resistance.

● Designed to following safety standards:
  IEC 61010-1 (CAT. IV 600V Pollution degree 2)
  IEC 61010-031 (Requirements for hand-held probes)

● With auto-discharge function
  When insulation resistance like a capacitive load is measured, electrical charges

stored in capacitive circuits are automatically discharged after measuring.

Discharge can be checked on the voltage monitor.

● Backlight function to facilitate working at dimly illuminated location or at

nighttime work.

● Bar graph to display measured result

● LIVE circuit warning symbols plus audible warning

● With Auto-power off function
  To prevent the instrument being left powered on and conserve battery power,

the instrument automatically turns off approx. 10 min. after the last switch

operation.

● Auto-measurement and display of PI (Polarization Index), DAR (Dielectric

Absorption Ratio) and DD (Dielectric discharge), Step Voltage (SV), leakage

current and capacitance measurements, and Ramp measurement for

breakdown voltage check.

● Filter function to reduce the variations in readings due to external influences

● With a short current of max 5mA, quick measurement is possible even if the

object under test has capacitive components.

● Internal saved data and real-time measuring data can be transferred to a PC

via Bluetooth communication or by using special USB adapter (MODEL8212

USB). Easy settings for KEW3127 and data analysis via PC are possible with

the application software.

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3. Specification

● Applicable standards
  IEC 61010-1 Measurement CAT. IV 600V Pollution degree2
  IEC 61010-031 Standard for hand-held probes

MODEL7165A(CAT. IV 600V)
MODEL7224A(CAT.IV 600V)
MODEL7225A(CAT.IV 600V)
* When KEW3127 and the test lead are combined and

used together, whichever is lower category either of
them belong to is applied.

IEC 61326-2-2 EMC standard
  IEC 60529 IP40(Instrument)

IP65 (Hard case)

● Measuring range and accuracy (Temperature, humidity: 23±5Cº, 45 - 75%RH)
  <Insulation resistance tester>

Rated

voltage

Measuring

range(*2)

Display range
Open circuit

voltage

Rated

current

Short-circuit

current

250V(*1) 500V 1000V 2500V 5000V Accuracy

0.0-99.9MΩ

100-999MΩ

1.00-9.99GΩ

0.0M - 12.00GΩ 0.0M-120.0GΩ 0.0M-240GΩ 0.0M-1200GΩ 0.0M-12.00TΩ

DC 250V

+10%, -10%

0.0-99.9MΩ
100-999MΩ

1.00-9.99GΩ

10.0-99.9GΩ

DC 500V

+20%, -10%

For 10 sec after a test is started : max 5mA,
after that : 1.4mA

0.0-99.9MΩ
100-999MΩ

1.00-1.99GΩ

2.00-9.99GΩ

10.0-99.9GΩ
100-199GΩ

DC 1000V

+20%, -0%

1mA or more,

1.2mA or less

(at 1MΩ load)

0.0-99.9MΩ
100-999MΩ

1.00-9.99GΩ

10.0-99.9GΩ

100-999GΩ

DC 2500V

+20%, -0%

1mA or more,

1.2mA or less

(at 2.5MΩ load)

0.0-99.9MΩ
100-999MΩ

1.00-9.99GΩ

10.0-99.9GΩ

100-999GΩ

1.00-9.99TΩ

DC 5000V

+20%, -0%

1mA or more,

1.2mA or less

(at 5MΩ load)

±5%rdg

±3dgt

±20%rdg

(*1) 250V Range is for IRPI/DAR measurement only.
(*2) Measuring range goes to one lower range when the applied input drops to

80% or lower of the rating of the lower range. Measurement accuracy to be
applied is changed when the range goes to the lower range.

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  <Voltage monitor for insulation resistance range>

Rated voltage 250V 500V 1000V 2500V 5000V Accuracy

Measuring

range

This monitor is used to check whether electrical charge stored on the equipment
under test is discharged or not. The measured voltage value displayed on the
LCD is a reference value.
Please be noted that the indicated value, when external AC voltage is applied to
the instrument, is not the correct value.

 <Volt meter >

Volt

Frequency 45.0-65.0Hz(*1) 0.1Hz ±0.2Hz

(*1)When the measured voltage is less than 30V or DCV is measured, the

frequency is displayed as ----Hz on the LCD.

 <Ammeter (Output Current)>

Measuring range Accuracy

0.00nA～5.50mA

(*1) If result of resistance measurement is 10MΩ or more, output current is

determined by resistance and voltage.(Accuracy is derived from measured
resistance specification and measured voltage specification)

<Capacity meter>

Rated voltage Measuring range Accuracy

250V 〜 2500V range 5.0nF 〜 50.0μF

5000V range 5.0nF 〜 25.0μF

【Calculated Value】

PI,DAR,DD

Measurement Mode Display range Computational error

30-330V 30-650V 30-1200V 30-3000V 30-6000V ±10%rdg±20V

(resolution 10V)

Measuring range Resolution Accuracy

DC voltage:±30 - ±600V

AC voltage: 30 - 600V

(50/60Hz)

1V ±2%rdg±3dgt

±10%rdg(*1)

±5%rdg±5dgt

PI 0.00 〜 9.99 ±2dgt

DAR 0.00 〜 9.99 ±2dgt

DD 0.00 〜 9.99 ±2dgt

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●Display: Liquid crystal display

Bar graph: Max. 41points
DAR/PI value: 9.99

Time: 99:59

●Low battery warning: Battery mark display (in 4 levels)

●Overrange indication: OL mark appears at insulation resistance
range and Hi mark at voltage range.

●Auto-ranging: Range shifts to upper range : 1000 counts

Range shifts to lower range : 80 counts
(Only at the insulation resistance range)

●Auto-power-off: Power off function operates in 10 min. after
the last switch operation.

●Used location: altitude 2000 m or less

●Temperature & humidity range (guaranteed accuracy):

23ºC±5ºC/Relative humidity 85% or less
(no condensation)

●Operating temperature & humidity range:
0ºC to 40ºC/Relative humidity 85% or less
(no condensation)

●Storage temperature & humidity range:

-20ºC to +60ºC/Relative humidity 75% or less
(no condensation)

●Overload protection: Insulation resistance range: AC1200V/10sec.
Voltage range: AC720V/10sec.

●Withstand voltage: AC6720V(50/60Hz)/5sec.
(Between electrical circuit and enclosure)

●Insulation resistance: 1000MΩ or more/DC1000V
(Between electrical circuit and enclosure)

●Dimension: 208(L)×225(W)×130(D)mm
(Hard case 380(L)×430(W)×154(D)mm)

●Weight: 4kg approx. (including battery)
Total 8kg approx. (including accessories)

●Power source: Rechargeable battery
12V5Ah Lead acid batteries (PXL12050) or equivalent.

●Power Adapter Output:DC15V(15VA)
 for recharging Input:100-240V 50/60Hz

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●Current consumption (representative values at 12V of supply voltage)

Range 250V 500V 1000V 2500V 5000V VOLT

Output at

short-circuit

When rated

measuring current

is outputted

Output at

open circuit

On stand-by 30mA

When backlight
is on

Note) Current values in above table are all approximate values.

●Operating time: approx. 10 hours continuous

- under a load of 100MΩ at 5000V Insulation resistance range

●Accessories: Line probe: MODEL7165A

(Including MODEL8255 Straight type prod with molded parts)

Earth cord: MODEL7224A

Guard cord: MODEL7225A

Hard Case MODEL9171

Pickel Type Prod: MODEL8019

Straight Type Prod: MODEL8254

Instruction manual

Power Adapter

For 10 sec after a test is started : 700mA,

after that : 180mA

380mA

/0.25MΩ

60mA 60mA 70mA 90mA 140mA

440mA

/0.5MΩ

510mA

/1MΩ

Increased by 30mA

670mA

/2.5MΩ

860mA

/5MΩ

110mA

●Optional accessories: USB Communication set:MODEL8258

(USB adaptor(MODEL8212USB) with KEW Windows for

3127)

Adaptor for recorder:MODEL8302

Line probe with alligator clip:MODEL7168A

Long Line probe with alligator clip (15m): MODEL7253

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4. Instrument layout

4-1 Instrument layout

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2

3
4

5
6

7

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1 LCD display

2 MEMORY button
3 ENTER button
4 MODE button
5 ESC button
6 UP/DOWN button
7 FILTER button
8 TEST button
9 Backlight button
10 Range switch
11 Earth terminal
12 Guard terminal

13 Line terminal

14 Communication port
(for MODEL8212USB)
15 Shutter
16 Power adapter terminal
17 Earth cord (black)
18 Guard cord (green)
19 Line probe (red)
20 Power adapter

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4-2 LCD display

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12

15

17

18

11

101314

1

2

3

4

5

6
7

8

9

1 Battery mark
2 Overheat warning mark

3 AC/DC mark

4 LOGGING mark
5 MEMORY mark
6 FILTER mark
7 Date and time mark

8 Time

9 DAR/PI/DD/Break down/Frequency value
10 Voltage warning mark
11 Bar graph
12 MODE mark
13 USB mark(for MODEL8212USB)
14 Bluetooth mark
15 Output voltage
16 Insulation resistance
17 Unit
18 Capacitance / Output current value

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4-3 Opening and closing Hard case

Handles

The Latching device has two features: the larger portion which is the latch itself ①,
and the small latch release tab ② at the bottom of the latch.

1. To open, pull up the latch release tab

② in the direction of the arrow.

2. To close, lower the latch ① and press

until it snaps.

Never press the latch release tab ②

to close the latch as damage may result.

4-4 Taking out KEW3127 from the Hard case.

Grip the handles and pull upward to take out KEW3127 from the Hard case.

②

①

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5. Preparation for measurement

It is recommended to charge the battery with reference to 10.1 How to charge
battery described in the manual before stating to use with the instrument since

the battery voltage may be low due to self-discharge.

5-1 Checking the battery voltage

(1) Set the Range switch to any position other thanOFF.

(2)

When the battery mark shown at the upper left on the LCD is last 1 level ,

the batteries are almost exhausted.

Charge battery to perform further measurements.

The instrument operates properly even in such a low battery power condition

and it may not affect the accuracy.

When battery mark is empty , the battery voltage is below the lower limit

of the operating voltage. In such a condition, the accuracy isnt guaranteed.

Refer to10.1 How to charge battery and charge battery.

5-2 Connecting test leads

Insert the test lead firmly to the connector terminal on the instrument. Connect the

Line Probe(red) to the Line terminal, the Earth Cord(black) to the Earth terminal

and the Guard Cord(green) to the Guard terminal. (To establish guard is not

necessary, you do not have to connect the Guard cord.)

# DANGER

● Do not press the TEST button when the Range switch is at any position other
than OFF. High voltages are applied to the test leads and you may get

electrical shocks.

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6. Measurement

6-1 Mains disconnection check (Voltage measurement)

# DANGER

● Do not make measurement on a circuit in which the electric potential

exceeds 600V (voltage to ground) in order to avoid getting electrical shock.

In addition, do not use this instrument when the voltage to ground is 600V or

higher even the line voltage is 600V or less.

● Ensure that a measurement is performed at the secondary side of the circuit

breaker when testing the voltages of power lines, which has a large current

capacity, in order to avoid possible hazard to the user.

● Extra precaution shall be taken to minimize the possibility of shorting the

power line with the metal tip of test lead at voltage measurement. It may

cause personal injury.

● Do not start a measurement with the battery cover removed.

● Connect the Earth cord (black) to the Earth terminal of the circuit under test.

Set the Rage switch to any position other thanOFFposition.

Press the MODE button(

No need to press the Test button.

KEW3127 has an AC/DC auto-detect circuit and can measure DC voltage as well.

At DC voltage measurement, when applying positive voltage to the Line Probe

(red), positive value is displayed on the LCD.

) and selectVOLT mode.

Ensure that the circuit breaker of the circuit under test is turned off.

(1) Connect the Earth Cord (black) to the earth side of the circuit under test and

the Line Probe (red) to the line side respectively.

(2) Confirm that the voltage displayed on the LCD is Lo. If the display doesnt

show Lo, voltage is applied on the circuit under test. Check the circuit

under test again and turn off the circuit breaker.

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6-2 Insulation resistance measurement

# DANGER

● Confi rm that no electrical charge exists on the circuit under test before

measuring by using a high voltage detector.

● Put on a pair of insulated gloves for high voltage.

● In case the Range switch is set to Insulation resistance range, high voltage

is being applied to the tips of test leads and to the circuit under test

continuously while the Test button is kept pressed down. Be extremely

careful not to get electric shock.

● Do not start measurement with the battery cover removed.

● Never start measurement when thunder rumbling.

● Connect the Earth Cord (black) to the earth terminal of the circuit under test.

● When any mode other than VOLT mode is selected, live circuit warning

symbol appears on the LCD and the audible warning activates when a

voltage of 30V or higher is measured.

  KEW3127 doesnt start a test, even the Test button is pressed down, if the

measuring voltage is 160V or higher: it starts a test if the measuring voltage

is under 160V upon a press of the Test button.

  Prior to testing, ensure that the equipment under test is disconnected from

the mains supply and not energized in order to avoid possible electrical

hazards. This instrument may start a measurement for energized electrical

circuits. Be extremely careful not to get electrical shock.

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  To check the insulation of electric equipments or electric circuits, measure

their insulation resistances by using this instrument. Ensure to check the

appropriate voltages to be applied to the equipment under test before starting

a measurement.

Note)

 ● KEW3127 may show unstable readings when the insulation resistance of the

equipment under test is not stable.

 ● Beep sound may be heard during insulation resistance measurement. But it

is not malfunction.

 ●It takes time to measure a capacitive load.

 ● At insulation resistance measurement, positive (+) voltage is outputted from

the Earth terminal and negative (-) voltage is outputted from the Line terminal.

Connect the Earth cord to the Earth (ground) terminal.
   It is recommended to connect the positive(+) pole to the earth side when

measuring insulation resistance against the ground or when a part of the

equipment under test is earthed.

   With this connection, smaller measured value can be obtained comparing

with other way round.

(1) Check the appropriate voltages to be applied to the circuit under test, and set

the Range switch to any desired insulation resistance range.

(2) Press the MODE button ( ) and select any of the following modes.

Mode Details

IR

PI/DAR Performs normal insulation resistance measurements (consistent

measurements)
(Auto-measurement and display of PI and DAR. )

SV Increases the set voltage by 20% every time when pre-set time

comes.

DD Calculates dielectric discharge based on the measured capacitance

of the measured object and residual current values after testing.

RAMP Increases the preset voltage gradually to detect insulation failures.

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(3) Connect the Earth cord (black) to the Earth terminal of the circuit under test.

CAUTION

(4) Put the tip of the Line probe (red) to the circuit under test.
Then press the Test button. The buzzer sounds intermittently during

measurement when a range other than 500V(250V) range is selected.

(5) The measured value will be displayed on the LCD, and it remains displayed on

the LCD after a measurement.

Turn off the breaker of
the circuit under test.

(6) This instrument has Auto-discharge function. Keep the test leads connected

to the circuit under test and release the Test button when measurements end.
The auto-discharge function operates to discharge the electrical charges on
the circuit under test. Confi rm that the voltage monitor shows 0V.

# DANGER

●Do not touch the circuit under test immediately after testing.
 Capacitance stored in the circuit may cause electric shock.

● Leave test leads connected to the circuit and never touch the circuit until the

discharge completes.

Auto-discharge function

This is a function to discharge capacitance stored in the circuit under test
automatically after testing. Discharge condition can be checked on the voltage
monitor. This function will be canceled when removing the test leads 2 sec. or

more before discharge completes.

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(7) Set the Range switch to OFF position, and remove test leads from the

instrument.

Note)

● The voltage warning mark stays on during a measurement and it blinks when

voltages of AC/DC 30V or higher exist on the circuit under test.

● When measuring low resistances (if currents larger than the rated current are

output) over a long period of time, KEW3127 consumes large power and will
overheat. When this happens, further tests are automatically inhibited and the
over-temperature symbol
be left cool down. Testing shall be resumed when symbol disappears.

  Short-circuit currents at a start of measurement may get lower when the 

symbol appears.

● Depending on the ambient temperature or measured resistances,
the symbol may appear and interrupt a PI measurement.

Principle of Insulation Resistance Measurement

Resistance value can be obtained by applying a certain high voltage to the
resistance (insulation resistance) and measuring the flowing current.

Resistance value = Voltage / Current
      (RX = V / I)

appears on the display. The instrument must then

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6-3 About BREAKDOWN mode and BURN mode

Either Breakdown mode or Burn mode can be set for each measurement: IR
SV, DD, RAMP.

(1) Breakdown mode
  When applied voltage decreases drastically due to breakdown or current sudden

increase caused by insulation degradation, KEW3127 stops measurement
automatically so as not to develop further damage.

  KEW3127 continues measurement until an event of breakdown or current

sudden increase is detected.

(2) Burn mode
  When Buren mode is selected, KEW3127 continues measurement even if

breakdown or current sudden increase event occurs. Keep checking the
damage degree of the breakdown point and fi nd the insulation failure point.
Testing performed in Burn mode is destructive.

PI/ DAR,

When breakdown occurs
and measurement stops,
breakdown mark blinks.

● When 250V Range has been selected, it is unable to select the Breakdown
mode.

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6-4 Continuous measurement

Press down and turn the Test button clockwise to lock it to perform a
continuous measurement of insulation resistance. After testing, turn the button
counterclockwise and set it to the initial position.

# DANGER

● Be extremely careful not to get electric shock as high voltage is present on

the tip of test leads continuously.

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PI/DAR Measurement

Resistance value

During measurement:

DAR or PI value

Time when

Output voltage

IR

Measurement Result

6-5 IR

At IRPI/DAR measurement, PI/ DAR values are automatically calculated and
displayed. During a measurement, values of current being measured and
capacitances measured at discharging after measurement are displayed.

PI/DAR

Output current

a test ends

(1) Setting items
  Setting items for IRPI/DAR are as follows.

End of measurement:

Capacitance

● Measurement duration:

  Measurement automatically stops when the preset time period passes.

● Output voltage :

  For 2500V/ 5000V Range, voltage value is adjustable to – 20% of rated voltage,

can be set by 5%.

  For 500V (250V) Range, either 500V or 250V is selectable.

● Breakdown/ Burn :

  Either Breakdown or Burn mode is selectable. (For 250V, Burn mode only)

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(2) Setting procedures
  Follow the procedures below

[Stand-by state]

Setting of Measurement duration (with UP/DOWN button ( ))
     ENTER button ( )

Setting of Output voltage*1 (with UP/DOWN button ( ))
     ENTER button ( )

Setting of Breakdown/Burn (with UP/DOWN button ( ))
     ENTER button ( )

Setting is finished.

6-5-1 PI – Polarization index

This is to check a temporal increase of leakage currents flowing on insulations
and to confirm leakage currents arent increased as time passes.
PI is usually determined by the insulation resistances measured 1 min and 10
min after a measurement is started. PI is dependent on the shape of insulations
and influenced by moisture absorption, therefore, a check of PI is important to
diagnosis the insulation of cables.

  ENTER button( )

(*1): 500V/2500V/5000V Range only

Insulation resistance

PI =

PI 4 or more 4 - 2 2.0 - 1.0 1.0 or less

Criteria Best Good Warning Bad

(10 min after a start of test)

Insulation resistance

(1 min after a start of test)

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6-5-2DAR - Dielectric Absorption Ratio

DAR measurement is almost same to PI measurement in a sense that they test
the time course of insulation. The only difference is that DAR measurement can
get result faster than the other.

Insulation resistance

DAR =

DAR 1.4 or more 1.25 - 1.0 1.0 or less

Criteria Best Good Bad

Note1: DAR time is selectable: 15 or 30 sec.
How to select:
① Keep the MODE button(

power on KEW3127. (DAR mark starts blinking.)

② Press the UP/DOWN button ( ) to switch 15 sec and 30 sec displayed at

the lower left on the LCD. Select the desirable one.

③ Press the ENTER button ( ) and confirm the selection.
  Selected DAR time is saved and kept after the instrument is powered off. To

check the time currently selected, follow the step ① described as above.

(1 min after a start of test)

Insulation resistance

(15 or 30 sec min after a start of test)

) pressed down and rotate the Range switch to

*1

6-5-3 How to measure DAR/ PI

DAR and PI are measured automatically at continuous measurement of IRPI/DAR
mode. Set the Range switch to any range and measure the test object continuously.

- 1 min after a start of continuous measurement:

LCD shows DAR value.

- 10 min after a start of continuous measurement:

LCD shows PI value.

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When DAR/PI values are displayed as---:

DAR and PI values are determined by the methods 1. and 2. as described
above, therefore, they are displayed as --- when the measured insulation
resistances fall under any of following cases.

①measured value is 0.0MΩ
②measured value is OL

* OLis displayed when the measured value exceeds the upper limit of the

measuring range at each insulation resistance range.

Range Upper limit

250V 12GΩ

500V 120GΩ

1000V 240GΩ

2500V 1200GΩ

5000V 12TΩ

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6-5-4 How DAR/ PI values are displayed

(1) Start of test

No DAR/PI value,
DAR value is displayed.

(3) 10 min after the start of test

PI value is displayed.

values.

LCD shows DAR/PI values as shown below during measurements.

“---” is displayed.

(2) 1 min after the start of test

Press the UP/DOWN button
( )to switch DAR and PI

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6-5-5 How to review the measured DAR/PI values

Return to (1)

Press the UP/DOWN button (
results are then displayed in following sequence. If the measurement ends earlier
than the intervals described in below (2), (3) or (4), blank displays arent shown
and returns to (1).

(1) Start of test

(B)

(D)

(A)

(C)

(2) 1 min after the start of test

) when measurements end. The measured

(A) Time when a test ends

Value measured at the end of test

(B)

(resistance value)

(C) DAR or PI value

(D) Capacitance

(2) 1 min after the start of test

(A) Elapsed time (15 or 30 sec)

Value measured 15 or 30 sec after a start

(B)

of test. (resistance value, output voltage)

(C) DAR value

Output Current measured 15 or 30 sec

(D)

after a start of test.

(3) 10 min after the start of test

(A) Elapsed time (1 min)

(B)

(C) DAR value

(D)

(4) Results at 10 min after a start of test

(A) Elapsed time (10 min)

(B)

(C) PI value

(D)

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Value measured 1 min after a start of test.
(resistance value, output voltage)

Output Current measured 1 min after a

start of test.

Value measured 10 min after a start of
test. (resistance value, output voltage)

Output Current measured 10 min after a

start of test.

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6-6 SV Measurement (Step Voltage)

This is a test based on the principle that an ideal insulation will produce identical
readings at all voltages, while an insulation which is being over stressed, will show
lower insulation values at higher voltages. During the test, the applied voltage
incrementally steps by a certain voltage taking successive 5-time measurement.
Degradation of insulation may be doubt when insulation resistances become
lower at higher applied voltages.

SV Measurement Result

Output voltage

Resistance value

Time when
a test ends

During test: Output current
End of test: Capacitance

Present step

: 1st step

: 2nd step

･･･

: 5th step

(1) Setting items

Setting items for SV measurement are as follows.
  (For SV measurement, 250V cannot be set at 500V (250V) Range.)

* Step time : Measurement duration per step.
  * Breakdown/ Burn : Either Breakdown or Burn mode is selectable.

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Setting procedures
Follow the procedures below.

[Stand-by state]

Setting of Step time (with UP/DOWN button( ))
     ENTER button( )

Setting of Breakdown/Burn (with UP/DOWN button( ))
     ENTER button( )

Setting is finished.

6-7 DD Measurement (Dielectric Discharge)

This measurement method is usually used to diagnosis multi-layer insulations,
which requires the instrument to measure the discharge current and capacitance
of the measured object 1 min after the removal of the test voltage. This is a very
good diagnostic insulation test that allows deterioration and other problems voids
in the multiple insulations to be assessed.

Dielectric

Discharge

  ENTER button( )

Current value 1 min after completing

measurement (mA)

=

Voltage value when a measurement

Complete (V) x Capacitance (F)

DD 2.0 or less 2.0 - 4.0 4.0 - 7.0 7.0 or more

Criteria Good Warning Poor Very Poor

This criteria is a guide and could be slightly changed and be adapted to particular
objects under test based on practical experience of the users. This method has
been established to test high voltage generators installed in electric power plants
in the Europe countries.

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DD Measurement Result

Output voltage

Resistance value

Time when
a test ends

(1) Setting items

Setting items for DD measurement are as follows.
  (For DD measurement, 250V cannot be set at 500V (250V) Range.)

* Step time : Measurement duration per step.
  * Breakdown/ Burn : Either Breakdown or Burn mode is selectable.

(2) Setting procedures
  Follow the procedures below.

[Stand-by state]

Setting of Step time (with UP/DOWN button( ))
     ENTER button( )

Setting of Breakdown/Burn (with UP/DOWN button( ))
     ENTER button( )

Setting is finished.

DD or Voltage value
(switchable with UP/DOWN button )

  ENTER button( )

Discharge current or
Capacitance (switchable with

UP/DOWN button )

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6-8 Ramp Measurement

Voltage used in Step voltage test is raised in steps but that used in Ramp
measurement is gradually raised. Therefore, Ramp measurement is useful to fi nd
the points of insulation failure without causing serious damages. This enables
you to locate a fault, such as pinholes in windings, by seeing a spark or a wisp of
smoke.
KEW3127 displays the breakdown voltage value when insulation breakdown
occurs in load.

* Breakdown mode
When a breakdown occurs, KEW3127 stops measurement and displays the
voltage which caused breakdown. When no breakdown is detected, voltage is
raised till it reaches to the preset voltage value.

* Burn mode
KEW3127 continues measurement, even if a breakdown is detected, until applying
voltage reaches to the preset value. Breakdown voltage will be displayed after a

measurement.

Note: Ensure that the object under test is completely discharged before performing
a Ramp measurement.

Ramp measurement result

Time when
a test ends

Breakdown voltage
(Voltage value when breakdown
occurred.)

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Output voltage

Resistance value

End of test:
Output current

Breakdown mark
(Either following marks
blinks when breakdown
occurs.)

: Burn mode is set
：Breakdown mode is set.

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(1) Setting items

Setting items for RAMP measurement are as follows.
  (For RAMP measurement, 250V cannot be set at 500V (250V) Range.)

* Speed of voltage rise: Voltage rise per minute.
  * Breakdown/ Burn : Either Breakdown or Burn mode is selectable.

(2) Setting procedures

Follow the procedures below.
  Output voltage rate can be set between 100V/min and 9000V/min.

[Stand-by state]

Setting of Voltage rise speed (with UP/DOWN button( ))
     ENTER button( )

Setting of Breakdown/Burn (with UP/DOWN button( ))
     ENTER button( )

Setting is finished.

  ENTER button( )

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6-9 Voltage characteristics of measuring terminal

KEW3127 Output characteristics (IR

6000

PI/DAR

mode)

5000V range

5000

4000

3000

2000

Output Voltage（V）

1000

2500V range

1000V range

500V range

0

0.1

MΩ1MΩ10MΩ

Insulation Resistance

100MΩ1000

MΩ

10

GΩ

100GΩ1000

250V range

GΩ

* for 10sec after a start of test

6-10 Use of Guard terminal

When measuring the insulation resistance of a cable, leakage current flowing on
the surface of cable jacket and the current flowing inside the insulator are mixed
and may cause error in insulation resistance value. In order to prevent such error,
wind a conductive wire around the point where leakage current flows.
Then connect it to the Guard terminal as shown in the figure on the next page. This
is to move out the surface leakage resistance of the cable insulation to measure
only the volume resistance of insulator. Make sure to use the Guard cord supplied
with this instrument to connect the instrument to Guard terminal.

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Ｌ

Conductor

Power supply

Indicator

（Insulation resistance tester）

Leakage current

Ｇ

Ｅ

Insulation

Protective wire

Cable with sheath

6-11 Filter function

KEW3127 has Filter function. Filter Mode is effective to reduce the variations in
readings due to external influences during high resistance measurements. The
filter type is Low pass filter with cut off frequency of 0.3Hz.

Press the FILTER button(

) to enable the Filter function. The Filter mark then
appears on the LCD. To check sudden variations in resistances, ensure that the
Filter mode is turned off.

6-12 Backlight function

This function to facilitate working at dimly illuminated location or at nighttime
work. The backlight doesnt work when the Range switch is set toOFF. It
automatically turns off 1 min after the last key operation; this feature is disabled
while a measurement is processed.

6-13 Auto-power-off function

The instrument automatically turns off approx. 10 min. after the last switch
operation. To restore from the auto power off status, set the Range switch to OFF
position once and then set it to any desirable range.

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7. Memory Function

7-1 Function Details

Measurement data of insulation resistance can be saved in the internal memory
of KEW3127.
Following data can be saved.

1. LOGGING: Measuring data is saved every second.

2. MEMORY: Data is saved at the end of measurement.

(1) Max number of file

1. LOGGING: Max 10 files
  * Up to 100min in total
  * Max recording time per file: 90min

  2. MEMORY: Max 32 files

(2) Parameters to be saved

  Following parameters will be saved. (common for LOGGING and MEMORY)

  1. In all modes: Saved time & date, measured values (resistance, current,

voltage), capacitance

2. IRPI/DAR mode: PI/ DAR value
    DD mode: DD value
    Ramp mode: Breakdown voltage

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7-2 How to save data

Follow the procedures below to save the measured data.
Pressing the ESC button (

), during operation, returns to the previous screen.

(1) Stand-by state
  Data save in the MEMORY mode shall

be done after fi nishing a measurement.

  (while the result is being displayed on

the LCD.)

(2) Press the MEMORY button.

(3)

Select eitherMEMORYor LOGGING
with the UP/DOWN button ( ).

Blink

(4) Press the ENTER button.

When selecting When selecting LOGGING:
MEMORY:

(5) Saving completes and

back to stand-by state.

(5) Stand-by state

“LOGGING”
mark appears

(6) Press the TEST button.

(7) Measurement and logging start.

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7-3 How to recall saved data

Follow the procedures below to recall the saved data.
Pressing the ESC button (

), during operation, returns to the previous screen.

(1) Stand-by state

(1s or longer)

(2) Press the MEMORY button for 1 sec or

longer.

(3)

Select eitherMEMORYor LOGGING

with the UP/DOWN button ( ).

Blink

(4) Press the ENTER button.

Memory
No.

(5) Select a memory number with the UP/

DOWN button( ).

(6) Press the ENTER button.

(7) Saved data will be displayed. If the

recalled data is logging data, the latest
data will be displayed.

Press the UP/DOWN button ( )
to switch the display of current value
and capacitance value.

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7-4 How to delete data

Follow the procedures below to delete the saved data.
Pressing the ESC button (

Recall and display the data which one wishes to delete. (See clause 7-3 How to
recall the saved data.)

), during operation, returns to the previous screen.

(1) Recall and display the saved data.

(1s or longer)

(2) Press the ESC button for 1 sec or

longer.

(3) Confi rmation screen is displayed.

(4) Press the ENTER button to delete the

data.

(5)

Return to Memory No. selection screen.

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8．Clock Setting

Follow the procedures below and adjust the internal clock of KEW3127. To confi rm
the clock time, use the PC application KEW Windows or repeat the following

steps.

[Power-off state]

1. Adjust year.

Blink

2. Adjust Month & day.

Blink

Month

3. Adjust Hour &Minute.

Hour

+ Power on

Day

Blink

Minute

(1) Hold down the ESC button and power

on the instrument.

(2) At the lower left on the LCD, Y

starts blinking. Adjust the year with the
UP/DOWN button ( ), and then
press the ENTER button ( ).

(3) ThenM:Dstarts blinking. Adjust

the month with the UP/DOWN button
( ), and then press the ENTER
button ( ). Likewise, adjust day with
the UP/DOWN button ( ), and
then press the ENTER button ( ).

(4) The last parameter,h:mstarts

blinking. Adjust hour with the UP/
DOWN button ( ), and then
press the ENTER button ( ).

  Do the same to set minute and press

the ENTER button ( ).

4. Clock setting
is finished.

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(5) Now clock setting completes.
  Power off the instrument.

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9. Communication Function/ Software

9-1 KEW3127 Settings

The PC software application enables analysis of the saved data from PC.
KEW3127 has following two kinds of communication methods.
(1)Bluetooth
(2)MODEL8212USB

Following can be done via PC communication.
(use software KEW Windows for KEW3127.)
* Downloading a file in the internal memory of the instrument to a PC
* Making settings for the instrument via PC.
* Displaying the measured results as a graph and saving them in realtime.

Communications with a PC cannot be established while operating KEW3127.
(e.g.: while setting measurement time, output voltage or saving data.)
When the instrument is out of the range of Bluetooth or MODEL8212 USB is
disconnected and the data download is failed, power off the instrument and on
again and retry the download.

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Instrument setting

Follow the procedure below and select the communication method on KEW3127
before starting PC communication.

1. [Power-off] state

+ Power on

2. [Setting]

(1) Hold down the ENTER button and power

on the instrument.

(2) LCD shows BT on. Use the UP/DOWN

button (
communication method and press the
ENTER button ( ).

) and select a desirable

* Selecting Bluetooth: set to “bt on”

3. Setting is finished.

・When KEW3127 communicates via Bluetooth, Bluetooth mark（ ）is

displayed on the LCD. When KEW3127 communicates via MODEL8212USB,
USB mark（ ） is displayed on the LCD.

* Selecting MODEL8212USB: set to “bt off”

● Using optional MODEL 8212 USB
  (1) Connect MODEL 8212 USB to the USB port on a PC. (Refer to the instruction

manual for MODEL 8212 USB and install the special driver.)

  (2) Connect MODEL 8212 USB and KEW3127 as illustrated below. Further

instructions for use are in the HELP for KEW Windows for 3127.

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Connect MODEL 8212 USB here.

● Interface

(1) Bluetooth

Bluetooth Ver2.1+EDR (Class2)
  Compliant profi le: SPP

(2 )MODEL8212USB

  Communication method: USB Ver1.1

● Software
  KEW Windows for KEW3127 (Download this software from our homepage.

Refer to9-2 How to install the Software.)

● System Requirements
  * OS (Operation System)
  Windows7/VISTA/XP（CPU: Pentium 4 1.6GHz or more）
  * Memory
  512Mbyte or more (for Windows XP), 1Gbyte or more (for Windows 7/ Vista)
  * Display
  1024 × 768 dots, 65536 colors or more
  * HDD (Hard-disk space required)
  1Gbyte or more (including Framework)
  * .NET Framework (3.5 or later)

After connecting MODEL 8212
USB. (side view)

● Trademarks
  * Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft in the United States.
  * Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel in the United States.
  * Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG.

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9-2 How to install the Software

Followings are the instructions to install the softwareKEW Windowsand
KEW Windows for KEW3127.

(1) Before installing the software, followings shall be checked.

 ● To prepare your system to install this software, please close all open

programs.

 ● Be sure NOT to connect the instrument with USB until install is completed.

 ● Installation shall be done with administrative right.

(2) Download the file "KewWin3127Inst_eng.exe"

(3) Run the "KewWin3127Inst_eng.exe".

    Then following window appears. ClickNext

Read through and understand the License Agreement, and checkI accept…..
Then click Next.

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Enter the user information and specify the location to where install the software.
Then click Next.

Confirm the information on install, and click Install to start installing.

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Click Finish when install completes.

An installation ofKEW Windows for KEW3127is followed by the installation
of KEW Windows.

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● To install the KEW Windows for KEW3127", you can follow the same
installation procedure described for KEW Windows.

If you need to remove this software, use the Add/Remove Programs tool in
the Control Panel.

9-3 How to start KEW Windows for KEW3127

● Start and Quit

  Start the software by; 1) clicking the icon for [KEW Windows] on the desktop,or

2) clicking [Start] → [Program] → [KEW] → [KEW Windows]. Then the KEW
products, which have been installed in the KEW Windows, are listed up.
Select the KEW3127 on the list, and then click Next. Then a main
menu for KEW Windows for KEW3127 appears. Click [Data Download] or
[Instrument Setting].

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9-4 Features of KEW Smart

  Remote checking of measurements is possible without accessing KEW3127

using the special Android application KEW Smart.

  The application KEW Smart is available on download site for free. (An

Internet access is required.)

  Please note that communication charge is incurred separately for downloading

applications and using special features of them. For your information, KEW

Smart is provided on-line only.

Main features:

● Checking of measurement

Measurements can be displayed in graphic or numeric forms on
  Android devices in real-time.

● Checking of KEW3127 setting

  Settings of KEW3127 can be checked.

● Saving measured results

  Results can be converted and saved in PDF.

● Transmitting measurement data

  Saved data can be transmitted to a PC. Details can be found in the HELP for

KEW Smart.

Cautions:

● Battery level of KEW3127 is not shown on Android devices. Ensure that the
battery level of KEW3127 is sufficient before starting to perform measurements
using these features. Charge battery if necessary.

● Remote control, such as switching ranges of KEW3127, from Android devices
is not possible.

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10．Battery Charging and Replacement

10-1 How to charge battery

# DANGER

Use only the Power adapter supplied with this instrument.
Connect the Power adapter to a mains socket outlet. The mains supply voltage
must not exceed AC240V.
Handling and storage instructions specifi ed by the battery manufacturer should
be observed.

# WARNING

Never attempt to make any measurement if any abnormal conditions, such
as a break on the Power adapter or exposed metal parts are present on the
instrument. When unplugging the Power adapter from the mains socket outlet,
do so by removing the plug fi rst and not by pulling the cord.

(1) Set the Range Switch to the OFF position.
(2) Confi rm a battery is installed in the instrument.
(3) Slide the shutter of the terminal to the measurement terminal side and connect

the Power Adapter.

(4) LED Status Indicator fl ashes in red and the Battery Mark also fl ashes on the

LCD.

(5) The indicator lights up in green and the Battery Mark on the LCD stops fl ashing

and lights up. (Battery charge completes in about 8 hours.)

* KEW3127 cannot perform measurement while charging battery.
* Battery life and how many times can be

charged are depended on conditions of use
and environment.

* Storing rechargeable lead-acid batteries in a

low-charged state could lead to reduced life
and/or damage. When storing the battery for
a long period, check and charge the battery
at regular intervals.

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10-2 How to replace battery

# DANGER

● Never open the battery compartment cover while making measurement.

● To avoid possible electric shock, disconnect the test lead and Power Adapter

from the instrument before replacing battery. After replacing batteries, make
sure to tighten up the screw for battery compartment cover.

# WARNING

● Always use 12V5Ah Lead acid battery PXL12050 or equivalent.

# CAUTION

● Install battery with correct polarity.

● Followings may cause battery liquid leak, heating, explosion or damage to

Case resulting injury.

* short-circuiting the positive and negative terminals,
  * putting close to fi re, or
  * disassembly or modifi cation.

(1) Set the Range switch to OFF position, and remove the test leads and

power adapter from the instrument.

(2) Unscrew and slide to remove the battery compartment cover on the side face

of the instrument. (Match the arrow mark on the battery compartment cover
with the engraved OPEN on the instrument case.)

  Attention should be paid not to lose screws.

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Pull up the battery as below and disconnect the red and black cables. (Pull the

(3)

positive and negative connectors upwards and disconnect them from the battery.)

Pull the connector upwards.

(4) Replace the old battery with the new one (lead-storage battery PXL-12050:

12V5Ah). Ensure that the connectors are properly attached and the metal
terminals of battery are not deformed, and then install the battery observing
the correct polarities.

(5) Slide and attach the battery compartment cover and tighten it with screw.

Ensure that the arrow mark on the battery compartment cover matches with
theCLOSEmark on the instrument case.

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11.Accessories

11-1 Metal parts for Line Probe, and replacement

# DANGER

In the electrical environment of CAT.II or higher, MODEL8255 should be attached
and used with the test lead. With the large exposed metal parts of MODEL8254
and 8019, the equipment under test may be shorted. It may result in failure of
the equipment under test and cause fire or lead to fatal or serious injury.

(1) Tip metal parts

MODEL8255: Standard Prod (straight type, with molded parts)
  MODEL8254: Straight Type Prod
  MODEL8019: Pickel Type Prod

To be used to hook the instrument.

(2) How to replace it
  Turn the Line probe counterclockwise to remove the attached tip metal. Put

the tip metal you want to use to the hexagon socket and turn it to clockwise
together with the tip of probe, and tight up screws.

MODEL8255

MODEL8254

Male Screw

Hexagon Socket

MODEL8019

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11-2 How to use the adaptor for recorder

MODEL8302 is the adaptor for recorder (option) for output current measurement.
Connect it as shown in the below fi gure.
Output is DC1mA when current of 1μA is fl owing.

To recorder

－

+

To shield
or Earth

* MODEL8302 can measure currents up to 2mA.

11-3 Line probe with alligator clip(optional accessory)

(1) MODEL7168A Line probe with alligator clip

(2) MODEL7253 Long Line probe with alligator clip (15m)

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12. Disposing the Product

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), Directive 2002/96/EC

This Product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement.
The affixed product label (see below) indicates that you must not discard this
electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.

Product Category

With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this product
is classified as a Monitoring and Control instrumentation product.

Disposing lead-storage batteries

When you throw away the batteries, be sure to cover their positive and negative
terminals and always observe local laws and regulations.
Insufficient insulation of the terminals may cause explosion or fire because
electrical energies remain in lead-storage batteries after use.

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