

About this item
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Test Voltage Ranges | DC 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V, 2500 V; additional 5000 V range for KEW3125A |
| Insulation Resistance Ranges | • 250 V: 0.0–100.0 MΩ; 80–1000 MΩ• 500 V: 0.0–99.9 MΩ; 80–999 MΩ; 0.80–9.99 GΩ• 1000 V: 0.0–99.9 MΩ; 80–999 MΩ; 0.80–9.99 GΩ; 8.0–100.0 GΩ• 2500 V: similar tiered ranges up to 100 GΩ• 5000 V: 0.0–99.9 MΩ; 80–999 MΩ; 0.80–9.99 GΩ; 8.0–99.9 GΩ; 80–1000 GΩ; display up to ~1200 GΩ |
| Accuracy (Insulation) | ±5% of reading ±3 digits on most ranges; for ≥100 GΩ ranges ±20% of reading |
| Open-Circuit Voltage Tolerance | DC 250 V: +10% / −10%; DC 500 V: +20% / −10%; DC 1000 V: +20% / −0%; DC 2500 V: +20% / −0%; DC 5000 V: +20% / −0% |
| Rated / Short-Circuit Current | Rated ≥1 mA (e.g., at specified loads: 1.2 mA or less at 5 MΩ load on 5000 V); Short-circuit ~1.5 mA ±0.5 mA |
| Voltage Monitor (Insulation) | 30–6000 V (resolution 10 V); accuracy ±10% of reading ±20 V; used to confirm discharge of stored charge post-test |
| Voltage Measurement Range | AC: 30–600 V (50/60 Hz); DC: ±30–±600 V; resolution 1 V; accuracy ±2% of reading ±3 digits |
| Display & Indicators | LCD with backlight; bar graph (36 points); insulation resistance count up to 1200; VAC/DC up to 630 counts; DAR/PI value up to 9.99; timer; low-battery symbol (4 levels); overrange indicated by “OL” (resistance) / “Hi” (voltage) |
| Diagnostic Functions | Built-in Polarization Index (PI) and Dielectric Absorption Ratio (DAR) measurements (user-selectable intervals 15/30 s) |
| Live-Circuit Warning | Audible and visible warning if >30 V present before test; prevents inadvertent testing on energized circuits |
| Auto-Discharge | Yes; automatically discharges capacitive charge after test; confirmed via voltage monitor |
| Backlight & Auto-Power-Off | Backlight for dim conditions (auto-off after ~60 s unless measuring); auto-power-off after ~10 min inactivity (disabled during measurement or warning) |
| Safety Standards & Protection | IEC 61010-1 / -2-030; IEC 61010-031 (hand-held probes); IEC 61326-1/-2-2 (EMC); IEC 60529 IP40; EN 50581 RoHS; Measurement categories CAT IV 300 V / CAT III 600 V (depending on probe combination); pollution degree 2; overload protection: insulation range AC1200 V/10 s, voltage range AC720 V/10 s; withstand voltage AC5160 V/5 s between circuit and enclosure |
| Power Source & Battery Life | DC 12 V from 8 × LR14 (C) alkaline cells; battery life approx. 25 h on 5000 V range at 100 MΩ load |
| Operating Conditions | Temperature 0–40 °C; humidity ≤85% RH (no condensation); altitude ≤2000 m |
| Storage Conditions | Temperature −20–+60 °C; humidity ≤75% RH (no condensation) |
| Dimensions & Weight | Instrument: 177 × 226 × 100 mm; Hard case: 380 × 430 × 154 mm; Weight: KEW3125A approx. 1.9 kg (including batteries); with accessories & case ~4 kg |
| Accessories (Standard) | Line probe MODEL 7165A; Earth cord MODEL 7264; Guard cord MODEL 7265; Hook-type prod MODEL 8019; Hard case MODEL 9181; 8 × LR14 batteries; Instruction manual |
| Optional Accessories | Alligator-clip line probe MODEL 7168A; Long probe MODEL 7253; Adaptor for recorder MODEL 8302 |