IM6

MEGOHMMETER

FEATURES APPLICATIONS
[ [ Logarithmic scale covering 9 decades from 1 to 109 MQ in • dc insulation measurements to 109 MQ.
one range.
• Current measurements from 1 pA to 1 mA (dc).
D Logarithmic scale covering 2 decades from 1 to 109 MQ in 8 • Insulation measurements on large capacitors.
overlapping ranges
• Surface and volume resistivity of insulating materials.
n Test voltage can be selected by a 3-bank, thumb-wheel
• Use in environmental tests in conjunction with limit sensor
switch from 1 V to 999 V in 1 V·steps. or analogue recorder.
o Test voltage stability better than 10-7for ± 10 % line volta· • .Use in making measurements in contaminated areas using
ge variation. the remote control facilities.
o Extremely low noise and highly stable test voltage combine
to make the Megohmmeter IM6 ideal for measurements on
large capacitors with low leakage current.
o Remote control of both value and on-off function of the test
voltage.
n Measures current: 1 pA· 1 mA In 8 ranges of 2 decades or 1
pA - 1 mA in one range covering 9 decades.
U Recorder output covering 9 decades at -0.5 V per decade.
::J Facilities for the connection of limit sensing devices.
GENERAL
The Megohmmeter IM6 is a solid-state, line-operated instru-
ment for high-resistance measurement. It features the most
advanced techniques available today and offers a versatility
of operations. It is also extremely easy to
It measures resistance from 1 MQ to 109 MQ at an accuracy
of 5 % of the indicated value, or it can be used to measure
current within the range 1 pA to 1 mA at the same accuracy.
The test voltage applied to the component under test is se-
lected by means of three thumb-wheel-switches within the
range 0-999 volts in 1 volt steps. Provision is made for the
external control of the test voltage by applying a voltage of
either 0-10 V or 0-100 V for full range control of the test vol-
tage. A current limiter in the test voltage source prevents
lethal accidents, and the non-lock (down-ward) position of
the TEST VOLTAGE, ON/OFF switch provides additional safe-
ty. An indicator lamp lights when the test voltage is
switched on.
A MULTIPLIER switch is provided for the selection of the
meter range. It covers the ranges of 1 to 109 and 10 to 108.
The low input resistance obviates the necessity for any ma-
nual pre-charging procedures of capacitors prior to measure-
ment. The 0 V line (GUARD) Is isolated from the chassis
ground, but it may be grounded by means of a link which
connects the GUARD and GROUND terminals. FaCilities are
provided for the connection of an analogue recorder or limit
sensor with an output corresponding to -0.5 V/decade up
to 9 decades.
The stability of the test voltage is better than 10-7 for a
10 % change in the line supply.
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 1 shows a block diagram of the Megohmmeter iM6 to
which this description refers. The test voltage is fed to the
resistor under test. The current passing through Rx exceeds
2 nA, or via an FET current amplifier if less than 2 nA. The
choice is made by a limit sensor connected at the output of
the log. amp. I, which operates the relays Kl00, Kl01 and
Kl02 when the current exceeds 2 nA.
The output of the log. amp. I results in a voltage V, equal to
log V AS! . A corresponding reference current passing through
x
a reference resistor Rrer is applied to a second logarithmic
amplifier iI, whose output V 2 is equal to log [V test /R reI]. This
results in a difference voltage at the emitter of 0204b equal
to V 2-V" which, with Rrer = 1, becomes V2-V, = log Rx.
This voltage is then fed via an attenuator/range selector,
MULTIPLIER, to the meter which has two scales. One scale
covers 9 decades in one range, and the other covers 2 deca·
des in 8 overlapping ranges. Calibration of the IM6 is ef·
fected by means of the preset potentiometer, SET TO .1.
The value of the test voltage may be selected from 0 to 999
volts in 1 volt steps, and facilities are provided for a full-
range control of the test voltage by means of an external
voltage of either 0-10 V or 0-100 V, (dc).
A recorder output is provided which is connected to the out-
put of the log. amp. 11. The output corresponds to an analo-
gue of -0.5 V/decade. The RECORDER terminal is located
in the multisocket on the rear of the instrument.
± Overload protection of the input is provided by the diode-
coupled transistors 0103/0104. When the limit sensor actua·
tes the realays Kl00, Kl0l and Kl02 at the 2 nA point,
Kl00 operates momentarily and connects a level of + 2 mV
to the input. This prevents instability when measurements
are made on large capacitors.
 SPECIFICATIONS

RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT

Ranges
1 MQ to 10 9 MQ in one range of 9 decades
1 MQ to 10 9 MQ in 8 ranges of 2 decades

Scales
2 logarithmic: upper - 2 decades
lower - decades

Accuracy
With Rx:5 Vlesl X 10 6 MQ: 5 % of the indicated value (15-35°q

With Rx > Vlesl X 106 MQ:

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- - - X 10- 6 x J
5% of the
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. d.tIcated value
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Input resistance
10 kQ for Itest > 2nA
1 mQ for Ilesl < 2nA

Recorder output
-0.5 V± 0.5 % per decade
At 1 mQ, 0 V ± 10 mV
=
Roul 10 kQ

TEST VOLTAGE

Range
Internal control:
0-999 V in 1 V steps by means of 3 thumb-wheel switches
Fig. 1. Block diagram of Megohmmeter IMe
showing direct digital value of selected voltage.

External control:
2 inputs:
1. Vlesl =
10 x (-VexJ, VexlMAX 100 V dc.=
(-Vexlof minus 0-100 V dc provides 0-1000 Vlesl)
2. V lesl =
100 x (-VexJ, V exI MAX. 10 V dc =
(-Vexlof minus 0-10 V dc provides 0-1000 Vlesl)

Accuracy:
±5%

Stability:
Better than 10-7 for ± 10 % line voltage variation

Temperature stability:
± 0.01 %/oC. (Vlesl ~ 10 V)

Short-cIrcuit cunem:
Between 1 and 2 mA

Switching:
ONJOFF function manually on front panel or by remote con-
trol.

Source resistance:
10 kQ
DC CURRENT MEASUREMENT ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
Code 807-200 1 pair of component clips
Ranges:
1 pA - 1 mA in one range of 9 decades
1 pA - 1 mA in 8 ranges of 2 decades

Scales
2 logarithmic: upper - 2 decades
lower - 9 decades

Accuracy
5 % of indicated value (15-35° C)

Input resistance
10 kQ for Ix > 2 nA
1 MQ for Ix < 2 nA

Recorder output
0.5 V ± 0.5 % per decade
At 10 fjA, 0 V ± 10 mV
Rout = 10 kQ
Data subject to change without notice
MEASURING TIME

Resistance
< 1 sec. with Ix > 10 nA
< 3 sec. with 10 nA > Ix > 1 pA
Capacitors
Charge: for Cx < 1 fjF, t S; 3 sec.
for Cx > 1 f.JF, t =
Cx (Vtest X 10 -3 + 0.3)
Discharge: t =
0.1 x Cx (with V test falling to 1 %
of the test value)
(ex in f.JF, t in seconds, Vtestin volts)

POWER REQUIREMENTS

110/220 V ± 15 %, 47,5-63 Hz. 17 VA

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Width: 30 cm (12")
Depth: 33 cm (1311.")
Height: 14 cm (5%")
Weight: 4,5 kg (9 Ibs).

ORDER NUMBER

390-280 220 V
390-281 115 V

ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED

Code 805-453 12-pin connector