Operating instructions
Instrument controls and indicators
1. Backlit LCD display with analogue arc and dual 3-digit display.
2. Backlight on/off switch
3. Four arrow buttons, PI-t function on left arrow button
4. Main range switch Setup functions plus AC and DC voltmeter
(25 V to 600 V)
5. Main range switch with DC insulation tests at 250 V, 500 V,
1000 V, 2500 V and 5000 V.
6. TEST button to initiate and terminate insulation tests
7. Warning High Voltage (HV) indicator
Before switching on the BM5200 the test leads should be
connected to the instrument.
There are three test terminals marked +, - and G. These terminals
are designed to accept only the test leads supplied. Shutters across
the terminals prevent accidental ingress of dirt and other objects.
Test leads lock in the terminals to prevent accidental removal
during a test, rotate the plug until the locking action is engaged.
Terminal plugs can be removed by rotating through a quarter turn.
At the end of a test ensure that the voltage has decreased to a
safe value, i.e. <50 V, before removing the test leads. Reactive
loads may take some time to dissipate stored energy through the
instrument's internal discharge resistors.
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The BM5200 is turned on by rotating the main range switch to
insulation test, voltage test or setup function.
The terminals are located on a panel to the rear of the instrument
and marked +, - and G meaning Guard terminal.
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