Megger MFT1552, MFT1500-2 User Manual

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MFT1500/2 and
MFT1552 Series

Multifunction Tester

Quick Start Guide

■ Safety Warnings and Precautions must be read and understood before

GSAFETY WARNINGS

the instrument is used. They

■ The circuit under test must be switched off, de-energised and

isolated before test connections are made when carrying out insulation
and continuity tests.

■ Continuity of protective conductors and earthed equipotential bonding of

new or modified installations
earth fault loop impedance test, or RCD test.

■ Circuit connections and exposed metalwork of an installation or

equipment under test

■ The live circuit warning and Automatic discharge are additional safety

features and
working practices.

■ Do not move the rotary switch positions while a test is in progress.

■ The LCD ‘neon’ voltage indicators cannot reveal a Neutral - Earth reversal.

They
guidance only.

■ After insulation tests, capacitive circuits must be allowed to discharge

before disconnecting test leads.

■ The instrument should not be used if any part of it is damaged.

■ Test leads, probes and crocodile clips must be in good order, clean and

with no broken or cracked insulation.

■ Ensure that hands remain behind guards of probes/clips when testing.

■ U.K. Safety Authorities recommend the use of fused test leads when

measuring voltage on high energy systems.

■ Replacement fuses must be of the correct type and rating. Failure to fit

the correctly rated fuse will result in damage to the instrument in the
event of an overload.

should not be regarded as a substitute for normal safe

cannot be relied upon to identify circuit correctness and are for

must be observed during use.

must be verified before carrying out an

must not be touched.

HE INSTRUMENT MUST ONLY BE USED BY SUITABLY TRAINED

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Users of this equipment and/or their employers are reminded that Health

nd Safety Legislation requires them to carry out valid risk assessments of all

a

lectrical work so as to identify potential sources of electrical danger and risk

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of electrical injury such as inadvertent short circuits.

Where the assessments show that the risk is significant then the use of fused
test leads constructed in accordance with the HSE guidance note GS38
'Electrical Test Equipment for use by Electricians' should be used.

Symbols used on the instrument are:

A

NOTE

ND COMPETENT PERSONS

F Caution: risk of electric shock
G Caution: refer to accompanying notes

t Equipment protected throughout by Double Insulation (Class II)
c Equipment complies with current EU directives.

Equipment must not be connected to installations >500 V.

>500V

G

BLUE (RCD) ORANGE (BUZZER)

BLACK (BACKLIGHT) YELLOW (TEST)

Backlight (MFT1502/MFT1552 only)

Intelligent mode - operates automatically. To switch to manual
mode, press the RED lock and the BLACK backlight buttons
together.

Voltage, Continuity and Insulation testing

OPTION 1

2 wire lead

set

BLACK

RED

OPTION 2

Switched

probe

BLACK

PROBE

Voltage measurement (V)
Range switch set to (V) range

The MFT will automatically display circuit voltage up to 500 V
a.c./d.c.

RED
(LOCK)

Continuity Measurement [Ω]
Range switch set to [Ω] range

Test Lead options 1 or 2

The MFT will automatically display continuity resistance when
connected.

Lead Null

Short test leads together and press the YELLOW test button on the
instrument or Switched Probe.

Continuity Buzzer (Z)

The buzzer will sound automatically when a circuit is made (default
threshold <2 Ω)

Buzzer Threshold (Z)

Select BUZZER range and press the ORANGE button until required
range is displayed.
Options, 2 Ω, 5 Ω, 10 Ω, 20 Ω, 50 Ω, and 100 Ω

Warning: Ensure the circuit to be tested is disconnected and
isolated before starting testing.

Insulation testing [MΩ]

Range switch set to [250 V, 500 V or 1 kV] range

Test Lead Options 1 or 2

For insulation voltage range select 250 V, 500 V or 1 kV as required.

Press the YELLOW test button on the instrument or on the
switched probe to activate the test.

Insulation Test lock

Press the YELLOW test and RED lock buttons together to lock on
the insulation test mode.

The warning triangle is displayed during test lock.

To disable test lock press the YELLOW test button again.

Warning:

Hazardous voltages may be continuously present on the test
probes when the test button is locked down.

Non tripping loop test [NO TRIP]

OPTION 1

wire

3

measurement

BLACK

GREEN

RED

OPTION 2

Switched

Probe

BLACK

GREEN

PROBE

OPTION 3

ains plug

M

est lead

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Range switch set to the [NO TRIP]
Test Lead Options 1, 2 or 3

NOTE: A 3-Wire connection must be used.

Select when loop testing circuits with RCD protection fitted.

1) Firmly connect the GREEN lead to EARTH, the BLACK lead to
NEUTRAL and the RED lead to PHASE. (Alternatively insert
the plug into an installation socket) (OPTION 3).

2) Supply voltage and polarity are displayed.

3) The test will ‘beep’ and automatically start when a voltage is
detected.

4) Measured L-PE loop value is displayed.

The measured value may differ to the anticipated value. This is
caused by noise on the supply ( ).

Repeating the test may result in a different reading if this is the
case refer to page 13 of the handbook for possible solutions.

The test can be repeated by pressing the YELLOW test button.

Warning: Live voltages present on test circuits during tests.

High current loop test [Hi]

For use on circuits with NO RCD protection fitted.

OPTION 1

2 wire lead

set

OPTION 2

Switched

probe

GREEN

GREEN

RED

PROBE

OPTION 3

Mains plug

test lead

Warning: The LCD 'Neons' are invalid when using the two wire
connection and should be ignored.

Range switch set to [Hi] range
Test Lead set: Options 1, 2 or 3

Phase-Earth loop impedance

1) Connect the GREEN lead to EARTH and the RED lead to
PHASE or plug into 13 Amp socket.

2) Supply voltage will be displayed.

3) The test will beep and automatically start when voltage is
detected.

4) Measured loop value is displayed.

5) To repeat, press the YELLOW test button.

Phase-Neutral loop impedance

Same connections to instrument as above but connect GREEN lead
to NEUTRAL and RED lead to PHASE.

Phase-Phase loop impedance

Same connections to instrument as above but connect the GREEN
lead to 2nd PHASE and the RED lead to 1st PHASE.

Bonded Metalwork Testing [Hi]

Test Lead set: OPTION 1 or 2

1) Connect the GREEN lead to the bonded metalwork.

2) Connect the RED lead to PHASE.

3) Supply voltage is displayed.

4) The test will ‘beep’ and automatically start when voltage is
detected.

5) Measured resistance value is displayed.

PFC Measurement [PFC Hi]

NOTE: High current 25 A measurement.

Range switch set to [PFC Hi]

Using test lead OPTION 1, 2 or 3, connect the test leads as
follows:

Phase-Earth PFC

GREEN lead to EARTH and the RED lead to PHASE.

Phase-Neutral PFC

GREEN lead to NEUTRAL and RED lead to PHASE.

Phase-Phase PFC

GREEN lead to 2nd PHASE and the RED lead to 1st PHASE.

1) The supply voltage is displayed and the test will beep, and
automatically start when voltage is detected.

2) Measured PFC result is displayed.

No Trip PFC Measurement (NO TRIP PFC)
Range switch set to [

Using non tripping loop test lead options 1, 2 or 3 -

connect the leads as shown.

Phase to earth PFC

1) The supply voltage is displayed and the test will beep, and
automatically start when sufficient voltage is detected.

2) The measured PFC result is displayed.

NO TRIP PFC]

RCD testing

OPTION 1

2 wire

measurement

1

/2

I, I and 5I RCD trip timing [RCD]

OPTION 2

Switched

probe

GREEN

GREEN

RED

PROBE

Warning: The LCD 'Neons' are invalid when using the two wire
connection and should be ignored.

Test Lead OPTION 1,2 or 3

1

Select

/2I, I or 5I as required.

1) Ensure the right hand RCD range switch [mA] is set to the

correct range for the RCD under test.

2) Connect the test leads to the RCD as shown above.

3) Press the YELLOW test button on the instrument or the

switch probe.

1

I the message >1999 ms is displayed after 2 seconds.

/2

On

NOTE: The message ‘TrP’ will be displayed if the RCD trips
unexpectedly.

I the trip time is displayed (or >400 ms if RCD fails to trip).

On
On

5I the trip time is displayed (or >40 ms if RCD fails to trip).

OPTION 3

Mains plug

test lead

RCD auto test sequence (MFT1552)

To start the RCD auto test

1) Connect the RED test lead to the “Live” temminal of the RCD

and GREEN and BLACK test leads to the earth conductor.
Alternatively connect the mains plug test lead to a supply outlet.

2. Select the AUTO RCD TEST on the main range knob and the

RCD current rating on the small range knob.

3. Press the TEST button. Reset the RCD each time it trips.

4. To recall test results repeatedly press the LOCK button. To

indicate each test result, segments of the bar graph are displayed
as below:

no bars =

1

/2I test, one bar = I test, five bars = 5I test

DC test [DC]

Test Lead OPTION 1,2 or 3 as required

1) Select the appropriate RCD rated current on the rotary switch.

1

I, I or 5I on the left hand rotary switch.

2) Select

/2

3) Use the BLUE button to cycle through the test options, selecting
DC and the polarity of the test (0º/180º).

4) Press the YELLOW test button.

5) The trip time will be displayed.

5) If the RCD fails to trip, ">*** ms" will be displayed.

*** = Trip test duration.

Time Delayed (Selective) RCDs [I and DC only]

The selective RCD test is enabled by a long press on the blue degree
button. As selective RCD test mode is enabled the MFT will emit a
long beep and the display will show the exclamation mark (!)
symbol.

To disable Selective RCD mode, press the degree button for two
seconds.

0º or 180º

On either the I, 5I or DC test, to switch between 0º and 180º
press the BLUE 0°/180° button.

Ramp Test [ ]

Test Lead OPTION 1, 2 or 3 as required

A test current from

1

/2I to I will be applied during which the

RCD should trip.

1) Set the range select to the RAMP symbol.

2) Set the RCD range switch [mA] to the current rating of the RCD.

3) Press the YELLOW test button.

4) Results are displayed in mA.

5) If RCD fails to trip the message ">***mA" is displayed.

*** = Final test current applied

Batteries

Uses 8 x 1.5 V AA (LR6) alkaline dry cells. Rechargeable batteries
must not be used.

Low battery voltage is indicated by the
If there are no display images replace the batteries.

symbol in the display.

b

To replace batteries, disconnect test leads. Remove the battery
cover and carefully remove the battery carrier.

Replace with new batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries

Warning: OBSERVE CORRECT POLARITY. Incorrect battery
polarity could damage the instrument and invalidate the warranty.

Spare fuse

A blown fuse is indicated by the fsymbol. To replace the fuse:
Disconnect test lead and remove the battery cover, replace fuse
with spare provided: type: 500 mA (F) HBC 10 kA 500 V

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