Metrel instaltest 61557

1keith1 · 2025-01-18T12:53:35+0000

I have just bought a Metrel instaltest 61557 machine and it will not switch on, I have checked the fuses and batteries all that side seems to be OK Please anyone with a solution ? Keith

UNG · 2025-01-19T11:44:53+0000

1keith1 said:
I have just bought a Metrel instaltest 61557 machine and it will not switch on, I have checked the fuses and batteries all that side seems to be OK Please anyone with a solution ? Keith

Speak to Metrel there can be issues with the rotary selector. Metrel can do a full service and calibration I had 61557 eurotest serviced a few years ago for around £200 which is my backup MFT having upgraded to a 3152

mainline · 2025-01-19T12:42:10+0000

UNG said:
Speak to Metrel there can be issues with the rotary selector. Metrel can do a full service and calibration I had 61557 eurotest serviced a few years ago for around £200 which is my backup MFT having upgraded to a 3152

I would be surprised if the rotary selector would cause a no power on.

I wouldn't be spending £200 when you can pick them up for between £100 - £250 some with new calibration.

mainline · 2025-01-19T12:44:39+0000

1keith1 said:
I have just bought a Metrel instaltest 61557 machine and it will not switch on, I have checked the fuses and batteries all that side seems to be OK Please anyone with a solution ? Keith

Try a reset.

Reset: Once the batteries are in place, with the instrument OFF press the CAL key and keep it pressed now switch ON the MFT

UNG · 2025-01-19T13:09:26+0000

mainline said:
I would be surprised if the rotary selector would cause a no power on.

When it comes to faults you can't rule anything out until proved otherwise

mainline said:
I wouldn't be spending £200 when you can pick them up for between £100 - £250 some with new calibration.

Having spoken to Gorazd at Metrel some time ago the rotary selectors on all testers can and does affect the instruments ongoing working calibration which is why when Metrel service the 61557 they replace the rotary selector as part of the servicing procedure.
Because of the calibration errors that can be caused by the rotary selector Metrel no longer use them on their newer test equipment