Display; Backlight; Automatic Power-Off; Selector - Greenlee 5878 Manual De Instrucciones

Using the Features (cont'd)
5. Use the readings to calculate the DAR (dielectric absorption rate):
DAR = measurement after 1 minute
measurement after 30 seconds
6. Use the readings to calculate the PI (polarization index):
PI = measurement after 10 minutes
measurement after 1 minute
The following parameters indicate acceptable insulation:
DAR > 1.25
PI > 2
Note: The timed test will automatically shut off after 15 minutes.
Speaker
See the Indicator Table for information on the tones generated by the speaker.
To disable the speaker:
• Model 5878: Set the selector to 20 Ω, then press the yellow test button. The
from the display.
• Model 5880 and 5882: Press

display.

To enable the speaker on any model: Switch the unit OFF, then back ON.

Backlight

Press j to turn on the backlight. Press again to turn off.
Note: The backlight will automatically shut off after 1 minute.

Automatic Power-Off

To extend battery life, the megohmmeter will shut itself off after approximately 5 minutes of inactivity.
To restore power, press any button or rotate the selector.
Models 5880 and 5882 only: To disable this feature, press and hold j while turning the power ON. The
icon will appear on the display.
10
ALARM while turning the unit ON. The
icon will disappear
icon will not appear on the