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

NO TRIP PFC

]

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.

RCD testing

1/2

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

Warning:

The LCD 'Neons' are invalid when using the two wire

connection and should be ignored. 

Test Lead OPTION 1,2 or 3

Select 

1/2

I

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.

On 

1/2

I

the message >1999 ms is displayed after 2 seconds.

NOTE:

The message ‘TrP’ will be displayed if the RCD trips

unexpectedly.

On 

I

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

On 

5I

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

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.

OPTION 1

2 wire

measurement

OPTION 3

Mains plug

test lead

OPTION 2

Switched

probe

GREEN

GREEN

RED

PROBE

Summary of Contents for MFT1500/2

Page 1: ...features and should not be regarded as a substitute for normal safe working practices Do not move the rotary switch positions while a test is in progress The LCD neon voltage indicators cannot reveal...

Page 2: ...lectricians should be used Symbols used on the instrument are F Caution risk of electric shock G Caution refer to accompanying notes t Equipment protected throughout by Double Insulation Class II c Eq...

Page 3: ...100 Warning Ensure the circuit to be tested is disconnected and isolated before starting testing Insulation testing M Range switch set to 250 V 500 V or 1 kV range Test Lead Options 1 or 2 For insulat...

Page 4: ...ed 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 possibl...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...Connect the test leads to the RCD as shown above 3 Press the YELLOW test button on the instrument or the switch probe On 1 2I the message 1999 ms is displayed after 2 seconds NOTE The message TrP will...

Page 7: ...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 mod...

Page 8: ...it 1 T 1 416 298 6770 Scarborough Ontario M1S 3R2 F 1 416 298 0848 Canada E casales megger com This instrument is manufactured in the United Kingdom The company reserves the right to change the specif...

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