using metrel mi3000 to do ring continuity test

[DPG]

I know this is an old thread, but I have an MI3000 and it does seem to be a bit daft that you can't switch the tester so that it does the R1+R2 test at a socket front using the 13A plug lead supplied with the tester. It would not have been difficult for them to provide this feature, and it would save messing with a Kewtech R2 plug (I know it's not a major thing, but it's an omission none the less). Daz

 

[shanky887614]

I know this is an old thread, but I have an MI3000 and it does seem to be a bit daft that you can't switch the tester so that it does the R1+R2 test at a socket front using the 13A plug lead supplied with the tester. It would not have been difficult for them to provide this feature, and it would save messing with a Kewtech R2 plug (I know it's not a major thing, but it's an omission none the less). Daz

just swap the leads around ***. you stick it on continuity then only use two leads from the socket lead

 

[DPG]

Swap which leads and at which point? How does this enable you to use the 13A plug lead supplied with the tester? Daz

 

[DPG]

No need for the '***' either thanks. Daz

 

[GB.Kayak]

just swap the leads around ***. you stick it on continuity then only use two leads from the socket lead

s, the Metrel testers do not have separate sockets for each lead ... L-L, N-N and CPC-CPC. They have a single 4-pin plug and shrouded socket. This ensures that you cannot connect test leads 'incorrectly' but also means that you have no choice but to do as I detailed above. You cannot plug each lead in separately like other manufacturers test equipment.

 

[shanky887614]

s, the Metrel testers do not have separate sockets for each lead ... L-L, N-N and CPC-CPC. They have a single 4-pin plug and shrouded socket. This ensures that you cannot connect test leads 'incorrectly' but also means that you have no choice but to do as I detailed above. You cannot plug each lead in separately like other manufacturers test equipment.

cant you use a different plug then?

 

[DPG]

cant you use a different plug then?

Yes, you can use a kewtech plug. We've gone full circle here. ***. Daz

 

[Harwoodandy]

Yes, you can use a kewtech plug. We've gone full circle here. ***. Daz

And only took 2 years to get there. ***.

 

[DPG]

You can't rush these things Daz

 

[GB.Kayak]

And only took 2 years to get there. ***.

... mind you, it has received 10,900 hits; it was clearly an important one for some!

 

[DPG]

I think it was worth reviving. It was a fair question from the OP. Daz