Advanced Test Equipment Rentals Announces Immediate Rental Availability of the Fluke 1550B MegOhmMeter

Advanced Test Equipment Corporation (ATEC) May 07, 2010

SAN DIEGO, Calif - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals, a leading provider of electronic test and measurement equipment rentals, is pleased to announce immediate rental availability of the Fluke 1550B Megohmmeter.

The Fluke 1550B is a digital megohmmeter capable of testing switchgear, motors, generators and cables at up to 5000 V dc. It can be used for a wide range of tests: from simple spot checks to timed tests and breakdown tests. Measurement storage and PC interface software make it ideal for preventative maintenance. Heavy-duty leads, probes, and alligator clips fit in the custom carrying case, for a rugged field testing kit.

The 1550B offers exceptional operation, including:

Standard test voltages of 250-5000 V

Measures up to 1 Tera-Ohm

Warning voltage function alerts the user that line voltage is present and gives the voltage reading up to 600 V ac or dc

Automatic calculation of Dielectric Absorption and Polarization Index with no setup

Guard system eliminates the effect of surface leakage current on high-resistance measurements

Large digital/analog LCD delivers detailed measurement data

Measures cable or insulation capacitance

Measures leakage current

Ramp function (0-5000 V dc) for breakdown testing

Includes FlukeViewÂ® Forms Basic 1550B Software and Optical Interface cable for downloading to a WindowsÂ® PC, and more!

How to Calibrate, Validate, and Operate a Fluke 1550B MegohmmeterFor further instructions on how to use the Fluke 1550B, please visit the media section of Advanced TestEquipment Rentals' News Room and view our Fluke 1550B Video.

About Advanced Test Equipment Rentals

Advanced Test Equipment Rentals is a provider of test equipment for EMC, Defense, Communications, Aerospace and related industries. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Advanced Test Equipment Rentals has over 29 years of experience and ships worldwide. Additional information about Advanced Test Equipment Rentals is available at www.atecorp.com.

Contact:

(888) 485-ATEC (2832)

Rentals@atecorp.com