Engineers trust the Megger 1016‑079 MIT515 Essential 5KV Insulation Tester for clear, repeatable results in harsh sites. It applies a stable test voltage and shows resistance, leakage and capacitance together on a bright back‑lit screen. Users turn two simple dials, press test and read values at once, so every check stays quick and sure. The rugged lid and clip‑on pouch shield the instrument while you travel between jobs.
Dependable field performance
Internal Li‑ion cells recharge fast, then run for up to six hours at the full 5 kV output. Should the pack run flat, you can still test while the unit is on mains power, keeping downtime low. Results stay stable even with up to 3 mA of external noise, and the case carries a CAT IV 600 V rating for work on energised gear.
Fast diagnostics and safe design
The second appearance of the key phrase – Megger 1016‑079 MIT515 Essential 5KV Insulation Tester – underlines its role as an all‑round diagnostic tool. Timed insulation resistance, polarisation index and dielectric absorption ratio reveal slow‑changing faults that a single reading hides. A dedicated voltmeter up to 660 V warns if circuits are live, while automatic discharge keeps stored energy in check.
This tester slips into any maintenance plan with USB transfer and free PowerDB Lite software. You store readings in seconds and create reports before leaving site. All these touches cut test time and raise confidence that assets will stay in service.
Key features
- Measures insulation up to ten teraohms at 5 kV
- Five preset test voltages from 250 V to 5 kV save setup time
- Timed IR plus PI and DAR reveal long‑term insulation trends
- Operates from mains with a dead battery for zero stoppage
- Rapid Li‑ion recharge provides a full day’s typical testing
- Dedicated 30 V‑660 V voltmeter flags live circuits before test
- Large back‑lit LCD shows resistance, voltage and current together
- Noise filter rejects interference up to three milliamps
- Rated CAT IV 600 V for work on high‑energy installations
- USB port and PowerDB Lite speed data transfer to a PC
