Instructions
BENNING IT 130  short instructions 
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Table of Contents 
1  Start up guide ................................................................................................................................... 4 
1.1  Safety and operational considerations .................................................................................... 4 
1.2  Front and connector panel ....................................................................................................... 5 
1.3  Standard scope of delivery ...................................................................................................... 7 
1.4  Indications and meaning of symbols ....................................................................................... 7 
1.5  Selecting measuring functions ................................................................................................. 8 
1.6  Switch position „AUTO“ ........................................................................................................... 9 
1.7  Settings („SETTINGS“) ............................................................................................................ 9 
1.8  Measured value memory ....................................................................................................... 10 
1.9  Batteries and fuses ................................................................................................................ 10 
1.10  Calibration and service .......................................................................................................... 12 
1.11  Optional accessories ............................................................................................................. 11 
2  Measurements ................................................................................................................................ 12 
2.1  Null balance (compensation) of the test cables ..................................................................... 13 
2.2  TRMS voltage (V AC/DC), frequency and phase sequence (rotary field) ............................. 14 
2.3  Insulation resistance .............................................................................................................. 15 
2.4  Low-impedance resistance/ continuity test ............................................................................ 16 
2.5  Residual current operated device (RCD) .............................................................................. 17 
2.6  Loop impedance .................................................................................................................... 18 
2.7  Line impedance ..................................................................................................................... 19 
2.8  Earth resistance ..................................................................................................................... 20 
2.9  Current ................................................................................................................................... 21 
2.10  Luminous intensitiy ................................................................................................................ 22 
2.11  First fault current in IT supply system (ISFL) ......................................................................... 22 










