200 - >200 - 299 - 500

[Pete999]

OK. Now you are baiting me.

No just saying like it is

 

[Jay Sparks]

I don' think it was the question that baffled E54....more that an "Electrician" actually asked this type of question.

Jay

 

[Guest125]

My point was I know different blokes put a different thing in the box. I have always just put 200 and wondered what others put and why.

You are right though. Absolutely shocking. One day I may be as perfect as all you like to think that you are.

 

[Pete999]

My point was I know different blokes put a different thing in the box. I have always just put 200 and wondered what others put and why.

You are right though. Absolutely shocking. One day I may be as perfect as all you like to think that you are.

It's simple mate if my meter has a max reading of > 299 Mohms then that's what I enter in the box >299 if it is less than my meter's Max then that's what goes on the box, it's not flipping rocket science is it? come on mate get real will you.

 

[D Skelton]

When my meter shows >299 I normally put <1 in the box.

"Why?" I hear you ask,

Coz F&$K YOU! That's why!

Lol

 

[telectrix]

why not put >1 but < ∞. :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5:

 

[Jay Sparks]

Ha ha ha....^^^^^^^ love it.

 

[Guest125]

It's simple mate if my meter has a max reading of > 299 Mohms then that's what I enter in the box >299 if it is less than my meter's Max then that's what goes on the box, it's not flipping rocket science is it? come on mate get real will you.

I am not saying it is. It was just supposed to be a light hearted chat. Bloody hell!!!

 

[Silly Sausage]

I am not saying it is. It was just supposed to be a light hearted chat. Bloody hell!!!

Yeah, but it's just a numbnut topic!

 

[Guest125]

Yeah, but it's just a numbnut topic!

Stay out of it then.

 

[telectrix]

working on the railway, can't you just say it's the wrong sort of ohms?

 

[Guest125]

working on the railway, can't you just say it's the wrong sort of ohms?

I actually asked about that once to a Network Rail MOM as they are called. He took it very seriously and after a 10 minute explanation I wish I had never asked...

 

[lecsleaford]

If you're using a windoze device you should be able to open a run box and type in 'charmap' (without the ' marks) and you can copy the symbols from there and paste them into a document or even into the forum reply box.

If you're using a Crapple device you'll probably need to pay extra for the character map license and you'll probably only be able to copy the symbols via your itunes account which will add DRM and probably charge you extra for it as well.

Or press Alt5 [emoji6]

 

[jmeservices]

What the meter says

 

[7029 dave]

I am looking for off scale with my baby every time .lol

 

[DPG]

It would be incorrect to put 200. This is the just the maximum that the meter can show on this range - the actual figure is something above 200 but which the meter cannot read and/or display, so the figure is actually '>200'. Daz

 

[Plonker 3]

You should always note it down as what your meter says, so if you are pulled up for it at a later date you can show them your meter and say thats what it shows so that is what I write down. No symbols indicating > or < should be used unless that is what you IR meter says.

 

[DPG]

You should always note it down as what your meter says, so if you are pulled up for it at a later date you can show them your meter and say thats what it shows so that is what I write down. No symbols indicating > or < should be used unless that is what you IR meter says.

I see what you're saying, but the 200 is showing because the meter has reached the top of it's reading capability. The actual reading is above this. Of course, there is a slim chance that the circuit resistance could actually be bang on 200M ! Daz

 

[Anthony S]

I see what you're saying, but the 200 is showing because the meter has reached the top of it's reading capability. The actual reading is above this. Of course, there is a slim chance that the circuit resistance could actually be bang on 200M ! Daz

If the meter displays 200 how can you say the reading is above that ? behave yourself

 

[DPG]

If the meter displays 200 how can you say the reading is above that ? behave yourself

If an analogue meter swings over to infinity, the reading is not infinity. Daz

 

[Plonker 3]

Do modern analogue meters have the infinity symbol on them?

I haven't seen a modern analogue one so wouldn't know. But if using one and it reached the end of its scale I would read the scale upwards and write down the maximum figure that it goes too and not infinity.

 

[DPG]

Not arguing, just a good debate to have on a Friday I have seen someone assume the figures shown of 200/999 etc. are absolute values of the circuit being tested - they didn't realise that the tester was actually 'maxing out'. Daz

 

[Plonker 3]

Heres a example, this meter has the infinity symbol on it, yet the MI says it only reads up to 100 Meg ohm.

https://www.hioki.com/products/dmm_insulation_clamp/insulation_testers/1376

 

[R G]

I do remember having a nice Robin analogue I/R & Cont tester , and that had a small infinity symbol on the end of the scale , nice meter until someone decided to relieve me of all my tools on the van ..

 

[Anthony S]

If an analogue meter swings over to infinity, the reading is not infinity. Daz

So you write down the highest numeral

 

[Anthony S]

Mate

I've got a Robin analogue I don't use it but the highest reading is 100 then a line what I reckon represents 200 then the dreaded 8 on its side.

 

[Plonker 3]

Which model robin is it? What does it say it reads up to in the MI?

 

[SPARTYKUS]

If we're going to be strictly mathematically purist here, I think that saying "infinity" is a lie, as it will be measuring a value, however large, it will still exist as a value.

what they could put is a little arrow diagonally pointing upwards from ledt to right and then the infinity symbol, which if memory serves correctly means "tending to"

by the way I have only read last few posts not whole thread so if I am repeating someone or speaking cobblers then I apolgise, return your tankard, and bid you good day.

 

[Anthony S]

Its 3111V model and reads up to 100

 

[Plonker 3]

Its 3111V model and reads up to 100

Again the MI says it reads up to 200 Meg ohms, not infinity. I imagine the infinity symbol is just to indicate the tester can not read beyond the scale it is showing.

http://www.kew-ltd.co.jp/en/download/pdf/manual/english/3111V_IM_92-1159B_E.pdf

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Ive read it all now and see my point has already been made. Sorry for filling this thread with unnecessary monotonous duplicitous detritis.

I especially enjoyed Damians expletive post it made me chortle.

 

[Jay Sparks]

The Megger 1552 shows >299
The Megger 1720 shows >999
The Megger 1835 shows >999

As I use the 1552, I put down what it says.....>299
Unless of course it says less than this, then I would put the actual reading it says.

Jay

 

[Guest125]

I see what you're saying, but the 200 is showing because the meter has reached the top of it's reading capability. The actual reading is above this. Of course, there is a slim chance that the circuit resistance could actually be bang on 200M ! Daz

So you would put ≥200

 

[Guest125]

Seems as there are many different ways that everyone does it. Interesting.

 

[Anthony S]

Again the MI says it reads up to 200 Meg ohms, not infinity. I imagine the infinity symbol is just to indicate the tester can not read beyond the scale it is showing.

http://www.kew-ltd.co.jp/en/download/pdf/manual/english/3111V_IM_92-1159B_E.pdf

The 200 mark must be the line indicator with no numeral marking as mentioned in my post 66

Strange why they didn't engrave a 200 there ?

Old meter mate, I picked it up 20 years ago.

 

[Plonker 3]

Strange why they didn't engrave a 200 there?Probably because they couldn't fit it in.

Old meter mate, I picked it up 20 years ago.Nothing wrong with old meters as long as they are calibrated[QUOTE]

I keep scanning ebay and the like for a analogue IR tester for some bizzare reason

 

[Anthony S]

Strange why they didn't engrave a 200 there?Probably because they couldn't fit it in.

Old meter mate, I picked it up 20 years ago.Nothing wrong with old meters as long as they are calibrated[QUOTE]

I keep scanning ebay and the like for a analogue IR tester for some bizzare reason

It just sits in a box with a clamp meter and phase rotation meter. Just got rid my Robin single testers.

I like the Metrel multi, got one just before christmas with a new clamp meter from test meter with the sainsbury's vouchers lol

 

[ruston]

Strange why they didn't engrave a 200 there?Probably because they couldn't fit it in.

Old meter mate, I picked it up 20 years ago.Nothing wrong with old meters as long as they are calibrated[QUOTE]

I keep scanning ebay and the like for a analogue IR tester for some bizzare reason

My old Megger has an analogue scale on it as well as digital. Test meter sell them if you want one.

 

[Pete999]

If the meter displays 200 how can you say the reading is above that ? behave yourself

His meter has a FSD of 200Mohm the entry should be >200Mohm he cant put the exact figure because his meter wont display it behave yourself

 

[Anthony S]

His meter has a FSD of 200Mohm the entry should be >200Mohm he cant put the exact figure because his meter wont display it behave yourself

So what the max to min reading of his meter ?