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Ensure electrical safety with our Insulation Resistance Testers. Explore top brands like Fluke, Meco, and Motwane. Prices start at just ₹2,000 and go up to ₹4,00,000, offering options for diverse budgets. Whether you're a professional electrician or DIY enthusiast, our collection caters to all, providing accurate results with every test. Elevate your electrical testing capabilities with cutting-edge technology – shop Insulation Testers for reliability and precision in assessing insulation integrity.
By Fulcrum
₹3,999   ₹9,449
You save ₹5,450!
57.68% OFF
By Metravi
₹3,699 - ₹3,999
You save ₹139!
3.36% OFF
green checkType of Product : Digital Insulation Tester
green checkStorage Temperature : -10ºC - 50ºC
green checkRelative Humidity : 30%-80%RH
green checkShort Circuit Current : >1.7 mA
green checkDisplay Counts : 1999 Counts
green checkDisplay : Digital
green checkInput Power : 4 x AAA batteries and by 230V AC 50Hz
green checkDimensions (L x W X H) (mm) : 80 x 185 x 45 mm
green checkWeight : 0.500 Kg
green checkFeatures : CPU Controlled , Simple Operation, Auto Data Hold,High Voltage output, Fault Protection Buzzer Alarm, Equipped with an external DC power Supply Socket.
green checkAccessories Included : Mains Adaptor,Instruction Manual,Test lead
green checkFunction : It Measure Insulation Resistance by Digital Circuit.
green checkCurrent : -
By Meco
₹1,999 - ₹2,273
You save ₹274!
12.04% OFF
green checkType of Product : Digital Insulation Tester
green checkDisplay : Digital
green checkPower Source : Battery Powered
green checkSize : 18 x 13 x 6 cm
green checkMaterial : Plastic
green checkCurrent : -
By Meco-G
₹5,799 - ₹17,930
green checkType of Product : Digital Insulation Tester
green checkStorage Temperature : -10°C to 50°C (RH £ 75%)
green checkDisplay : Digital
green checkInsulation Resistance : 500 MΩ
green checkCurrent : -
green checkVoltage Range : NA
By HTC
₹2,199   ₹2,319
You save ₹120!
5.16% OFF
By Meco
₹7,999 - ₹13,999
You save ₹1,634!
10.45% OFF
green checkType of Product : Digital Insulation Tester
green checkDisplay : Digital
By Yato
₹129 - ₹239
You save ₹60!
20.07% OFF
green checkType of Product : Digital Voltage Tester
green checkFrequency : 50-500 Hz
green checkDisplay : Digital
By KUSAM-MECO
₹5,999 - ₹6,999
You save ₹1,084!
13.41% OFF
green checkType of Product : Digital Insulation Resistance Tester
green checkInsulation Resistance Test Range : 0.25 MΩ - 40 GΩ
green checkInsulation Resistance Resolution : 1 KΩ - 10 MΩ
green checkInsulation Resistance Accuracy : ±3%rdg ± 5 - ±10%rdg ± 5
green checkOperating Temperature : 0 to 40 °C
green checkStorage Temperature : -10°C-60°C, < 80%R.H
green checkRelative Humidity : ˂ 75 %
green checkShort Circuit Current : 1.5 mA
green checkSampling Rate : 2 Times per second
green checkDisplay : LCD
green checkInput Power : AA 1.5V battery x 6
green checkAccessories Included : Test lead , Carrying case, User manual and Batteries
green checkDimension : 170x156x64 mm
green checkColor : Grey
green checkInsulation Resistance : 0.25 MΩ-40 GΩ
green checkBattery Type : Alkaline Battery
green checkCurrent : 1.5 mA
By HTC
₹8,699 - ₹28,999
You save ₹841!
8.82% OFF
green checkType of Product : Digital Insulation Tester
green checkDisplay : Digital
green checkCurrent : -
By Mextech
₹1,999 - ₹76,999
You save ₹55!
0.3% OFF
By Rishabh
₹33,999 - ₹36,999
You save ₹10,977!
24.41% OFF
green checkType of Product : Digital Insulation Tester
green checkFrequency : 50/60Hz
green checkDisplay : Digital
green checkModel No : AIT-501
green checkColor : Green
green checkBody : Metal
green checkCountry of Origin : India
By Motwane
₹1,29,999   ₹1,37,470
You save ₹7,471!
5.43% OFF
By HTC
₹49,999 - ₹89,999
You save ₹7,199!
10.87% OFF
green checkType of Product : Insulation Tester
green checkWeight : 2.720 Kg
green checkAccuracy : ±3% rdg ±5 dgt
green checkFunction : Insulation resistance test, voltage test, current test, capacitance test
green checkApplication : Industrial
green checkInsulation Resistance : ≥50 MΩ (between Measuring line and housing)
green checkResolution : 0.01 MΩ
green checkCurrent : ≥6mA
green checkVoltage Range : 0.1-750 V
green checkCapacitance : 10 nF-60 uF
green checkDC Voltage Range Basic Accuracy : 0.1-1000 V
By Metravi
₹5,599   ₹6,386
You save ₹787!
12.32% OFF
By Rishabh
₹4,799 - ₹5,499
You save ₹1,526!
23.39% OFF
green checkType of Product : Analog Insulation Tester
green checkProduct Sub Type : Handdriven
green checkDisplay : Analog
green checkDimension : 178x122x126 mm
green checkBody : Metal Body with Guard Terminals
green checkCountry of Origin : India
green checkSeries : ITI Series
By Metravi
₹2,699 - ₹2,799
You save ₹136!
4.8% OFF
green checkType of Product : Insulation Resistance Tester
green checkDisplay : Analog
green checkWeight : 350 g
green checkAccuracy : -
green checkColor : Grey
green checkCurrent : -
By Metravi
₹12,999   ₹14,715
You save ₹1,716!
11.66% OFF
By GWINSTEK
₹79,999   ₹80,894
You save ₹895!
1.11% OFF
By Metravi
₹20,999   ₹22,478
You save ₹1,479!
6.58% OFF
By Motwane
₹22,999   ₹26,000
You save ₹3,001!
11.54% OFF
By Rishabh
₹4,599 - ₹6,999
You save ₹1,912!
25.45% OFF
green checkType of Product : Digital Low-Voltage Insulation Tester
green checkOperating Temperature : -20 to 60 °C
green checkDisplay : Digital
green checkAccuracy : ±5%
green checkVoltage Range : 0-1000 V
green checkCountry of Origin : India
By Metravi
₹34,999   ₹39,825
You save ₹4,826!
12.12% OFF
By Rishabh
₹2,199 - ₹2,199
You save ₹574!
20.7% OFF
green checkType of Product : Analog Insulation Tester
green checkDisplay : Analog
green checkColor : Black
green checkInsulation Resistance : 0-100 MΩ
green checkWarranty Duration (Months) : 12 Months
green checkBody : Polycarbonate
green checkCountry of Origin : India
By Metravi
₹69,999 - ₹1,19,999
You save ₹15,051!
17.7% OFF
green checkType of Product : High Voltage Insulation Resistance Tester
green checkAccuracy : ±3% ±5
green checkInterface : USB Interface
green checkData Logging : 500 groups
green checkPower Source : Battery Operated
green checkColor : Grey
green checkBattery Type : Rechargeable
green checkCurrent : 0.01 nA to 6 mA
green checkVoltage Range : 1000-5000 V
green checkBattery Capacity : 12 V
green checkAlarm : Alarm is issued if measured value exceeds alarm set value
green checkIndication : Overload Indication
green checkProtection : IP54
By Fluke
₹11,980 - ₹29,999
You save ₹142,892!
88.81% OFF
green checkType of Product : Electrical Tester
green checkDisplay : Digital
green checkColor : Yellow
By Metravi
₹1,19,999 - ₹1,89,999
You save ₹12,031!
9.11% OFF
green checkType of Product : High Voltage Digital Insulation Tester
By MetroQ
₹5,899   ₹6,155
You save ₹256!
4.16% OFF
By G-Tech
₹5,699   ₹6,608
You save ₹909!
13.76% OFF
By HTC
₹8,799   ₹9,930
You save ₹1,131!
11.39% OFF
By Metravi
₹35,999   ₹40,298
You save ₹4,299!
10.67% OFF
By Metravi
₹5,799 - ₹7,499
You save ₹884!
13.23% OFF
green checkType of Product : Digital Insulation Tester
green checkCapacitance Range : 0-40 nF /400 nF /4 uF /40 uF
green checkDisplay : Backlit LCD
green checkAccuracy : ±3% ±5
green checkResistance Range : 0-400 Ω /4 kΩ /40 kΩ /400 kΩ /4 MΩ /40 MΩ
green checkPower Source : Battery Operated
green checkColor : Red
green checkBattery Type : Alkaline
green checkSampling time : 2 times/sec
green checkCurrent : 0-400 mA
green checkVoltage Range : 0-700 V AC
green checkCounts : 3999
green checkBattery Size : AA
green checkDigit : 3-3/4
green checkNo of Battery : 6
green checkRanging : Auto Ranging
green checkIndication : Overload Indication, Low Battery Indication
By Metravi
₹37,999   ₹43,349
You save ₹5,350!
12.34% OFF
By Metravi
₹4,999 - ₹5,999
You save ₹987!
14.13% OFF
green checkType of Product : Digital Insulation Tester
By MetroQ
₹11,999   ₹13,679
You save ₹1,680!
12.28% OFF
By Crown
₹4,399 - ₹8,799
You save ₹4,957!
45.66% OFF
green checkType of Product : Digital Insulation Tester
green checkDisplay : Digital
green checkAccessories Included : Battery Included
green checkApplication : Industrial, Electrical
green checkColor : Grey
By Rishabh
₹7,699 - ₹9,999
You save ₹2,869!
22.3% OFF
green checkType of Product : Analog Low-Voltage Insulation Tester
green checkProduct Sub Type : Handdriven
green checkDisplay : Analog
green checkColor : Grey
green checkWarranty Duration (Months) : 12 Months
green checkCountry of Origin : India
green checkSeries : ITHV Series
By Metravi
₹67,999 - ₹75,999
You save ₹13,676!
16.74% OFF
green checkType of Product : High Voltage Insulation Resistance Tester
green checkDisplay : True Colour Touch Screen
green checkAccuracy : ±5%
green checkInterface : USB Interface
green checkData Logging : 1000 groups
green checkPower Source : Battery Operated
green checkColor : Black
green checkBattery Type : Rechargeable, Lithium
green checkCurrent : 5 mA
green checkVoltage Range : 1000-5000 V
green checkCertification : IEC-61010-1, IEC-61326-1
green checkProtection : Close the case IP65, Open the case IP40
By Metrix+
₹10,089   ₹10,407
You save ₹318!
3.06% OFF
By Metravi
₹6,999   ₹8,505
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17.71% OFF
By MetroQ
₹7,999   ₹8,435
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5.17% OFF
By MetroQ
₹2,999   ₹3,291
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8.87% OFF
By Crown
₹2,299   ₹3,540
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35.06% OFF
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Metravi DIT-930E 0.01 MΩ to 35T Ω High Voltage Insulation Resistance Tester ₹77,999.00 4 days 16.69% OFF
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Rishabh AIT-501 0.1 MΩ-1000 GΩ Digital Insulation Tester ₹36,999.00 32 days 11.02% OFF
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Introduction to Insulation Resistance Tester

Testing and measuring instruments are used to obtain quantitative or qualitative data in various fields such as science, engineering, medicine, etc. These instruments are designed to perform specific tasks that enable researchers or practitioners to collect data systematically and precisely. 

What is an insulation resistance tester?

It is a testing instrument used to measure the resistance of electrical equipment and systems. Digital megger meters are commonly used by electricians and maintenance professionals to ensure electrical systems are functioning correctly and safely. These testers work by applying a voltage to the insulation and measuring the current that flows through it.

Key Benefits :
i) Provides accurate and reliable results
ii) Helps to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment
iii) Early detection of insulation defects
iv) Prevents electrical failures and malfunctions

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Why is it essential to use an insulation resistance tester?

They are an essential tool for electrical maintenance and safety. Using a tester is vital for several reasons:

a) Ensuring safety : They help identify electrical equipment insulation faults, which can pose a significant safety hazard. Faulty insulation can cause electric shocks, fires, and even explosions.
b) Preventing equipment failure : Electrical equipment failure can result in costly downtime, repairs, and replacement. They can detect potential faults before they become major problems, allowing for proactive maintenance.
c) Extending equipment life : Proper insulation helps to extend the life of electrical equipment. They can help to identify areas of concern before they lead to equipment failure, preventing costly repairs or replacements.
d) Meeting regulatory requirements : Many industries have regulatory requirements for insulation resistance testing. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in fines, legal action, or even loss of business.

Regular testing with a tester can help ensure the safety of personnel and equipment, prevent equipment failure, and extend the lifespan of electrical equipment. Testers are available in analogue and digital formats, with digital testers providing greater accuracy and convenience. Megger is a famous brand of testers, with various types such as transformer testers and digital megger meters.

How does an insulation resistance tester work?

They work by applying a high voltage to the insulation of electrical equipment and measuring the resulting flow. The tester applies a voltage to the insulation, and the instrument measures the flow. The megger insulation test calculates the insulation resistance based on the applied voltage and measured current. The higher the opposition, the better insulation.

i) Voltage application:  Testers apply a high voltage to the insulation being tested, typically 500 or 1000 volts for low-voltage equipment and up to 5000 volts for high-voltage equipment.
ii) Current measurement : The megger test for cables measures the resulting current flow from the voltage applied to the tested insulation.
iii) Resistance calculation : The tester then calculates the insulation's resistance by dividing the applied voltage by the measured current flow.
iv) Results analysis : The results are then analysed to determine if the insulation is within acceptable limits. Acceptable limits vary depending on the type of equipment being tested, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

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When should an insulation resistance test be performed?

Insulation resistance testing is an essential maintenance activity that should be carried out regularly on electrical equipment to ensure safety and reliability. Here are some situations when the transformer insulation resistance test should be performed:

1) During routine maintenance, identify potential issues before they lead to equipment failure or safety hazards.
2)  After repairs or modifications to electrical equipment, ensure that the insulation has not been damaged during the work.
3) After electrical equipment has been exposed to moisture, heat, vibration, or other environmental factors, it may degrade the insulation.
4) Before commissioning new electrical equipment, ensure it meets safety standards and manufacturer specifications.
5) When troubleshooting electrical equipment that is malfunctioning or producing unexpected results.

Insulation resistance tests should follow industry standards and best practices, and the results should be carefully documented and reviewed by qualified personnel. With proper testing and maintenance, electrical equipment can operate safely and reliably for many years. 

Where can you use an insulation resistance tester?

It is a vital tool for testing the electrical insulation of various equipment and wiring installations. It is essential to know the device's usage and its applications. Some of the areas where the tester can be used are:

a) Electrical equipment : It can test the insulation of transformers, switchgear, motors, generators, cables, and electrical installations.
b) Manufacturing industry : The tool can be used in the manufacturing industry to test and verify the insulation quality of components and products.
c) Telecommunications : They are commonly used in the telecommunications industry to test cables, fibre optics, and other communication equipment.
d) Maintenance and repair : A tester is essential for maintenance and repair work in various industries.

In summary, a tester can be used in any situation where there is a need to check the quality and condition of electrical insulation. Its broad applications make it a versatile tool that can be used in various industries. To get accurate readings, selecting the appropriate type of tester for your specific application is essential.
 

What are the types of insulation resistance testers?

They are available in different types, each with unique features and capabilities to suit various applications. Here are some of the most common types of testers:

1) Analogue insulation tester This type of tester is the most basic and inexpensive. It has a simple analogue display that shows the measurement values.
2) Digital tester : It uses digital technology to display readings, which may come with additional features such as data logging, USB connectivity, and Bluetooth.
3) Megohmmeter : It is also known as a high-resistance tester and is used to test high-resistance values. The megger meter can be used for insulation resistance testing and other applications such as cable testing.
4) Handheld testers : These portable testers are easy to use, making them ideal for fieldwork. They come in both analogue and digital versions.
5) Benchtop testers : These testers are larger and more sophisticated than handheld versions. They are designed for use in a laboratory or workshop and may come with additional features such as data logging and programmable settings.

Insulation resistance testers are essential for maintaining electrical safety and ensuring the proper functioning of electrical equipment. By selecting the correct type of tester for your application, you can ensure accurate measurements and reliable results.

What are the advantages of an Insulation Resistance Tester:

a) Helps to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment
b) It helps to prevent electrical failures and malfunctions
c) Allows for the early detection of insulation defects
d) Helps to extend the lifespan of electrical equipment
e) Provides accurate and reliable resultsFrequently Asked Questions Related To Insulation Resistance Testers

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is the difference between an analogue tester and a digital tester?

 The main difference between an analogue and a digital tester is that the former uses a mechanical movement to measure resistance, while the latter uses an electronic circuit. Digital testers are more accurate and reliable, but analogue testers are less expensive. 

2. Can an insulation resistance tester be used to test both AC and DC circuits?

They are primarily designed to test both AC and DC circuits. However, it's essential to check the specifications of the specific tester you plan to use to ensure it's suitable for the type of circuit you want to test. 

3. How often should insulation resistance tests be performed on electrical equipment?

It's recommended that insulation resistance tests be performed regularly, typically at least once a year, to ensure that electrical equipment is functioning correctly and to detect any potential issues before they cause a problem. However, the testing frequency may vary depending on the specific equipment and its usage.