MIT481 Insulation Tester EN 50/100/250/500V Telecommunications Cable Length/Cap Storage
- MIT481/2 - 3 terminal 50 V to 500 V insulation tester + storage and recall
- Insulation testing up to 500 V and 100 GΩ range in a hand held instrument
- 3 wire connection for A, B and E (Tip, Ring and Earth) connection (New)
- Gated access to 500 V to prevent accidental damage (New)
- Rechargeable options for mains and car charging (New)
- Single range, faster continuity testing from 0.01Ω to 1 MΩ (New)
- Differential measurement capability (New)
- Stabilized insulation test voltage (New)
- 600 V Trms AC and DC voltage measurement
- CAT IV 600 V and IP 54
Manufacturer Specs
| INSULATION RANGES | MIT481/2 | MIT485/2 |
| 50 V / 100 V / 250 V / 500 V | ![]() |
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| Variable 10 V to 500 V | ![]() |
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| ΩA button (Leakage) | ![]() |
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| Lock button on MΩ | ![]() |
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| REN Telephone count (discharge) |
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| > 500 V Gated Operation | ![]() |
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| OHMS RANGES | ||
| Continuity 0.01 - 10 M | ![]() |
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| Isc: 200 mA R = 4Ω | ![]() |
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| Isc 20 mA | ![]() |
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| Difference measurement [REL] | ![]() |
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| Lead null (<10 ) | ![]() |
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| Voltage Function | ||
| AC / DC Volts 600 V | ![]() |
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| mV AC / DC range | ![]() |
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| TRMS | ![]() |
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| Frequency measurement 15 - 400 Hz |
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| Input impedance | 10 MΩ | 10 MΩ |
| CAPACITANCE | ||
| Capacitance 0.1 nF - 10 ΩF | ![]() |
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| Distance by ΩF (Open loop) | ![]() |
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| REN calculation | ![]() |
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| OTHER FEATURES | ||
| Current measurement mA AC/DC | ![]() |
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| PASS/FAIL on limit alarms | ![]() |
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| A/B/E or T/R/G switching | ![]() |
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| Number of terminals | 3 | 3 |
| On board memory | ![]() |
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| Bluetooth ® and software | ![]() |
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| Recharger ready | ![]() |
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| AA Alkaline or NiMH | Both | Both |
| CAT IV / 600V | ![]() |
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| ACCESSORIES | ||
| Silicone leads (R,B,G) | ![]() |
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| Switched probe supplied | ![]() |
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| SPECIFICATION | ||
| All quoted accuracies are at +20 °C. | ||
| Insulation | ||
| Test voltage | ||
| Nominal | MIT481/2 and MIT485/2 50 V, 100 V, 250 V, 500 V |
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| Insulation accuracy | ||
| 50 Volts. 10 GΩ ± 2% ± 2 digits ± 4.0% per GΩ 100 Volts. 20 GΩ ± 2% ± 2 digits ± 2.0% per GΩ 250 Volts. 50 GΩ ± 2% ± 2 digits ± 0.8% per GΩ 500 Volts. 100 GΩ ± 2% ± 2 digits ± 0.4% per GΩ |
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| Service Error: BS EN 61557-2 (2007). | 50V, ± 2.0% ± 2d, 100kΩ - 900kΩ ± 10.5% 100V, ± 2.0% ± 2d, 100kΩ - 900kΩ ± 10.3% 250V, ± 2.0% ± 2d, 100kΩ - 900kΩ ± 10.3% 500V, ± 2.0% ± 2d, 100kΩ - 900kΩ ± 10.3% |
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| Display range | Analogue: 1 GΩ full scale | |
| Resolution | 0.1 kΩ | |
| Short circuit/charge current | 2 mA +0% -50% to EN 61557-2 (2007) |
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| Open circuit voltage insulation |
-0% +2% ± 2 V | |
| Test current | 1 mA at min. pass value of insulation to a maximum of 2 mA max. EN61557 Operating range: 0.10 MΩ to 1.0 0GΩ |
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| Leakage Current | 10% ±3 digits | |
| Timer control | Countdown timer 60 second | |
| Note | Above speci?cations only apply when high quality silicone leads are being used. |
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| Continuity | ||
| Continuity range | 0.01 Ω to 1.0 MΩ | |
| Continuity accuracy | ± 3% ± 2 digits (0 to 100 Ω) ±5% ±2 digits (>100 Ω- 500 kΩ) (>500 kΩ - 1 MΩ unspeci?ed) Service Error: BS EN 61557-4 (2007) - ± 2.0%, 0.1Ω - 2Ω ± 6.8% |
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| Open circuit voltage | 5 V ± 1 V | |
| Test current | 200 mA (–0 mA +20 mA) (0.01 Ω to 4 Ω) |
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| Lead resistance | Nulling up to 10 Ω | |
| Voltage range | ||
| Voltage range | AC: 10 mV to 600 V TRMS sinusoidal (15 Hz to 400 Hz) DC: 10 mV to 600 V |
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| Volt range accuracy | AC: ± 2% ± 2 digits DC: ± 2% ± 2 digits Service Error: BS EN 61557-1 (2007) - ± 2.0% ± 2d, 0V - 300Vac/dc ± 5.1% |
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| Waveform | Unspeci?ed range: 0 – 10 mV (15 to 400 Hz) For non-sinusoidal waveforms additional specifications apply: Non-sinusoidal waveforms: ±3% ± 2 digits >100 mV to 600 V TRMS ±8% ± 2 digits 10 mV to 100 mV TRMS |
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| Default voltmeter | Operates at > 25 volts ac or dc on any range except OFF |
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| Frequency | ||
| Frequency measurement range |
15 Hz - 400 Hz | |
| Frequency measurement accuracy |
±0.5% ± 1 digit | |
| Capacitance measurement | ||
| Capacitance range | 0.1 nF to 10 μF | |
| Accuracy | ± 5.0% ± 2 digits ( 1 nF-10 μF) | |
| Cable coefficient | 40n F/ km to 70nF / km | |
| Unit of measure | 50nF / km | |
| Result storage | ||
| Storage capacity | >1000 test results | |
| Data download | Bluetooth ® wireless Bluetooth ® Class II |
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| Range | up to 10 m | |
| Power supply | ||
| Power supply | 6 x 1,5 V cells type IEC LR6 (AA, MN1500, HP7, AM3 R6HP) Alkaline 6 x 1,2 V NiMH rechargeable cells may be used. |
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| Battery life | 3000 insulation tests with duty cycle of 5 sec ON /55 sec OFF @ 500 V into 500 kΩ Charger (Optional): 12-15 V dc (accessory interface) |
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| Dimensions | 228 mm x 108 mm x 63 mm (9.00 in x 4.25 in x 2.32 in) |
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| Weight | 800 g | |
| Weight (instrument and case) |
1.75 kg (3.86 lb) | |
| Fuse | Use only 2 x 500 mA (FF) 1000 V 32 x 6 mm ceramic fuse of high breaking capacity HBC 30 kA minimum. Glass fuses MUST NOT be fitted. |
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| Safety protection | The instruments meet EN 61010-1 (1995) to 600V phase to earth, Category IV. Refer to safety warnings supplied. |
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| EMC | In accordance with IEC 61326 including amendment No.1 |
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| Temperature co-efficient | <0,1% per °C up to 1 GΩ <0,1% per °C per GΩ above 1 GΩ |
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| Environmental | ||
| Operating temperature range and humidity |
-10 to +55 °C 90% RH at 40 °C max. |
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| Storage temperature range | -25 to +70 °C | |
| Calibration temperature | +20 °C | |
| Maximum altitude | 2000 m | |
| IP rating | IP 54 | |
Tech Specs
Micro / Milli / Meg Ohmmeters/Megohmmeter / Insulation Resistance Testers Template |
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| IR Test Voltage | 100 V, 250 V, 50 V, 500 V |
| Maximum Insulation Resistance | 100 G Ohms |
| Automated Test Results | Dielectric Absorption Ratio, Dielectric Discharge, Leakage Current, Other, Step Voltage |
| Type | Battery |
| Minimum Insulation Resistance | 0.01 Ohms (0.00000000001 G Ohms) |
| Variable Incremental Voltage | Yes |
| Display (Megohmmeter) | Digital |
| Continuity Test | Yes |
| Live Circuit Voltage Detection | Yes |
| Power Supply | Battery |
| Timer | Yes |
| CAT Rating | IV |
| CAT Voltage | 600 V |
Test Equipment General Attributes |
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| Unique Features | Designed for telecomunications and Cable TV markets 3 wire connection for Tip, Ring and Earth connection Differential measurement capability Rechargeable or alkaline battery options True RMS voltage measurement up to 600Volt AC and DC – accurate voltage measurement on noisy lines Auto ranging voltage measurement – automatically adjusts range from millivolts to 600 V AC or DC, eliminating the need to keep changing ranges Test result storage and on board memory Live circuit warning – automatically warns of contact to a live circuit, voltage is displayed and testing is inhibited Auto fuse warning – warns of fuse failure automatically. No need to test the fuse manually. Buzzer select button – enable or disable buzzer as required with resistance also displayed on the screen |
| Warranty | 3 YEARS |
| Warranty Details | Years 2 and 3 require free registration of the unit. |
| Additional Info/Comments | Switched probe SP5 Test lead set and crocodile clips (1002-001) |
| Safety Approval | CE |
| Storage | Internal Memory |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Product Weight | 28.22 OUNCES (1.76 LBS) |
| Product Height | 2.32 IN |
| Product Length | 9.00 IN |
| Product Width | 4.25 IN |
| Data Logging | Yes |
| HTS/Schedule B Number | 9030400000 |
| ECCN Number | EAR99 |
| Calibration Included | Factory Calibration |
| Battery Type | AA, NimH |
| Power Supply Voltage | Battery Powered |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |


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