
229-2 Leakage
Current Tester
AC Current Leakage Tester
Small leakage currents can be dangerous! The current above the  
"threshold of perception" in appliances, motors and other equipment  
can cause a violent reaction which may result in serious physical injury.
For service, lab, production or industry, the Model 229-2 helps determine  
product conformance to standards.
CAUTION! Leakage current in appliances may increase with use and  
aging. Check appliances periodically for safety.
• Designed around ANSI C39.5 requirement for the 
 measurement of AC leakage current and UL Safety 
 Standards.
• Compensated to Approximate Dalziel's Perception Curve
• Overload protected Up to 500 V Peak Momentarily on all
 ranges
• Checks both 120 VAC and 240 VAC appliances
• Includes Test Leads, Battery and Manual
Carrying Case accomodates 
the Tester, Test Leads and 
Operators Manual

Ordering Information
Leakage Tester Catalog Number
229-2 Leakage Current Tester 12267
Accessories Catalog Number
Probe Leads w/Screw-On Alligator Clips 00125
Probe set, replaceable tip, banana plug 07538
Clip set, alligator, screw on 00425
Lead set, alligator, banana plug 07500
Case, Yellow Padded Nylon 00832
Case, Black Padded Nylon 00834
Case, Hard Leatherette Front Load 00805
Case, Molded Plastic 45028
Specications
Ranges
AC current: 0.3-1-3-10 mA 
AC voltage: 0-150 and 0-300 volts 
Battery Test Replace-Good
229-2 Leakage 
Current Tester
Short Test Red Arc: 30 mA FS, Green arc: 10 mA or less 
Resolution 5µA on 0.3 mA range 
Accuracy 
Input Impedance For current tests, 1.5KΏ in parallel with 0.15µF 
Input Resistance 0.5 MΏ for 150V Range, 1.0 MΏ for the 300V range 
Accuracy Vs. Frequency 
Battery Life Approximately 200 hours 
Rated Circuit to Ground Voltage 300Vrms 
Reference Conditions 
Overload Protection Up to 500V peak momentary on all ranges 
Size 7" x 5-1/4" x 3-1/8" 
Weight 3 Ibs. (1.4 Kg) 
Battery One 9V NEDA No. 13F, 1604A (Burgess Type PM-6 or Equivalent)
Specications subject to change without notice
Any discussion in this document regarding UL, ANSI or IEC specications is for Reference purposes only.
The input network utilized in the M229-2 is detailed in Figure 1 on Page 3 of the manual.
The customer is advised to obtain the latest specication from the rating agency.
NOTE: For specication information call ANSI at (212) 642-4900 or UL in Northbrook, IL at (847) 272-8800.
 ±3% Full Scale at 60 Hz
Approximates Dalziel's "Percentile 50 Threshold of Perception Curve" within ±1.0 dB
23C ±1C, 30% to 60% Relative Humidity