Ideal's 61-797 Tests Electrical Insulation
Ideal Industries has introduced the 61-797 Digital Insulation Meter, a rugged, industrial-grade tester designed for commissioning, routine troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Tony Kumeta, general European manager of Ideal Industries (UK), said: 'The periodic testing of insulation for signs of deterioration will spot breakdowns in electrical systems, generators, switchgears and motor windings before failure occurs. 'More importantly, insulation testing can prevent the dangerous occurrence of short circuits or short to grounds.' The portable 61-797 can withstand the rigours of heavy commercial and industrial usage. Using test leads, the technician can quickly determine the integrity of insulation in new and existing wiring by identifying capacitive, absorption and leakage current at multiple test voltages (50, 100, 250, 500 and 1000V) and resistance up to 20G Ohms. The 61-797 can also measure earth-bond resistance to assure verification of the continuity of the p...