Advanced Test Equipment Rentals announced rental availability of the Fluke 1550B MegOhmMeter

The Fluke 1550B is a digital megohmmeter capable of testing switchgear, motors, generators and cables at up to 5000 V dc. It can be used for a wide range of tests: from simple spot checks to timed tests and breakdown tests. Measurement storage and PC interface software make it ideal for preventative maintenance. Heavy-duty leads, probes, and alligator clips fit in the custom carrying case, for a rugged field testing kit.

The 1550B offers exceptional operation, including:

* Standard test voltages of 250–5000 V
* Measures up to 1 Tera-Ohm
* Warning voltage function alerts the user that line voltage is present and gives the voltage reading up to 600 V ac or dc
* Automatic calculation of Dielectric Absorption and Polarization Index with no setup
* Guard system eliminates the effect of surface leakage current on high-resistance measurements
* Large digital/analog LCD delivers detailed measurement data
* Measures cable or insulation capacitance
* Measures leakage current
* Ramp function (0-5000 V dc) for breakdown testing
* Includes FlukeView® Forms Basic 1550B Software and Optical Interface cable for downloading to a Windows® PC, and more!