Megger / Insulation Meter

"Megger" or Insulation meter - can be used to measure the isolation; for example of our 3 phase motors in the Metal Mitresaw, the Circular Table Saw or any of our normal 2 phase electric machines.

It works by putting 500V or a 1000V across the measuring probes and then checking, measuring, if the resistance is well in the mega ohms.

History

Bought by the space early 2024

This equipment is safety category 4:

• In-person, instructions strongly advised but not mandatory.
• Reading, and following, the instructions on the Wiki is mandatory!

This equipment is Noise Category 3: Can be used at all hours. No limits.

Handle with care.
This is a precision tool with exact dimensions and straightness.
That means: handle it gently, don't hammer on it or use it as a crowbar and so on.
(if you need a crowbar - these are wonderful for that!)

It is very important that if you accidentally drop it or think it may be out of line

• either mark the tool very clearly...
• or report this to the mailing list...

...so that your fellow makers do not ruin their work.