insulation resistance

[mikey12]

hi all doing a bit of insulation testing on dummy board not too sure which is why im asking have tried doing tests on circuits with meter keep getting reading >999 would this be correct as this is the max meter will go any help appreciated

 

[Sintra]

hi all doing a bit of insulation testing on dummy board not too sure which is why im asking have tried doing tests on circuits with meter keep getting reading >999 would this be correct as this is the max meter will go any help appreciated

This is correct reading for healthy clear circuit.

Have you checked your meter by shorting your leads and testing?

Your reading should then be 0.00

 

[mikey12]

many thanks sintra as i said wasnt sure and its best to ask also yes shorted leads and also got 0.00 thanks again

many thanks sintra as i said wasnt sure and its best to ask also yes shorted leads and also got 0.00 thanks again

this reading would also be used on certs if im correct

many thanks sintra as i said wasnt sure and its best to ask also yes shorted leads and also got 0.00 thanks again

this reading would also be used on certs if im correct

>999 that is not 0.00

 

[Sintra]

Yes record >999 or what meter actually reads for circuit on certs.