Megger MFT test lead colour

[Roger]

I have just acquired a new MFT 1720 as my master meter.

Why are the probe/croc leads coloured RED,BLACK and Green.Why not BROWN,BLUE and Green.

The outlets on the meter are Red,geen(black) and blue.

On the fitted plug mains leads they are Red,green and blue !

What's the logic red and black are always + and - i guess ?

Anyone work for Megger on here ?

 

[Guitarist]

My leads are red, blue and green on my new 1730.

 

[tony mc]

I have just bought a new set of Megger leads and yes Red Black & Green but also ordered a new set for my spare meter a Robin KT 1620 and the leads are Brown Blue & Green.

 

[trypod]

Megger new 1700 series leads part number 1001-974 colours are Red,Blue & Green

 

[Guitarist]

Roger, I hope you don't have an older stock model. What firmware version is it running?

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Currently there is no requirement for the leads of test equipment to be in harmonised colours, so manufacturers can use what ever combination they see fit. However I believe there are draft amendments to BS EN 61557 and BS EN 61010 which propose harmonised colours for electrical test equipment leads if the Eurocrats get their way.

 

[MeggerTSG]

I have just acquired a new MFT 1720 as my master meter.

Why are the probe/croc leads coloured RED,BLACK and Green.Why not BROWN,BLUE and Green.

The outlets on the meter are Red,geen(black) and blue.

On the fitted plug mains leads they are Red,green and blue !

What's the logic red and black are always + and - i guess ?

Anyone work for Megger on here ?

Hello Roger

As MarkieSparkie has mentioned there is no requirement at present for testleads to have harmonised colours
There were amendments made to the testlead standard 61010-031 last March but primarily these were CAT rating and GS38 changes.
For many months, following the changes, we had compliant testleads that were red/black/green. Currently today the colours are red/blue/green
Both these diffent colour leadsets are perfectly safe and fit for purpose.


Kind Regards

Megger Technical Support

 

[Guitarist]

Nice to see that someone from Megger reads our posts