Megger 1587 FC vs MIT515 vs MIT2500 vs MIT430/2

Fluke 1587 FC vs Megger MIT515 vs Megger MIT2500 vs Megger MIT430/2

Insulation Tester Comparison Guide

The Fluke 1587 FC is a 2-in-1 insulation multimeter with Fluke Connect wireless capability built-in. Fluke Connect is a powerful feature which allows you to collect data wirelessly and save it to your smartphone and to the cloud. This feature makes it easy to review data gathered over time amd helps you schedule maintenance when it fits your schedule, not when an unplanned breakdown happens. This meter can supply test voltages from 50 to 1000 V with an insulation range up to 50 MΩ. The meter is safety rated to CAT IV 600 V and rated to IP54 against dust and water ingress. With this meter, you can perform PI, DAR, and timed tests.

The Megger MIT515 does not include any wireless measurement capability, however it offers some other advantages over the 1587 FC. The primary advantages are a wider voltage range up to 5000 V as well as a higher insulation resistance range up to 10 TΩ. The MIT515 is also more rugged than the 1587 FC, especially with the unit's lid closed - with a closed lid, the MIT515 is rated to CAT IV 1000 V and IP65. The MIT515 is capable of performing IR, PI, and DAR tests.

The Megger MIT2500 features Bluetooth capability which allows you to wirelessly download data from the device to a computer. While it's a step below the powerful MIT515, the MIT2500 does feature a wider voltage range up to 2500 V as well as a higher insulation resistance range up to 200 GΩ when compared with the Fluke 1587 FC. The MIT2500 also shares some specifications with the 1587 FC including a CAT IV 600 V safety rating, IP54 ingress protection rating, and test modes including PI, DAR, and timed.

The Megger MIT430/2 also features Bluetooth capability which allows you to wirelessly download data from the device to a computer as a CSV file compatible with Excel. Concerning specifications, the MIT430/2 comes in below the MIT515 and MIT2500 but compares closely with the Fluke 1587 FC - both meters support test voltages up to 1000 V and feature a CAT IV 600 V safety rating and IP54 ingress protection rating. Test modes for both also include PI, DAR, and timed tests. That said, the MIT430/2 does have an advantage over the 1587 FC with an insulation range up to 200 GΩ.

Want to know more? Check out the tables below for complete specifications or give us a call at 877-571-7901. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have.

Key Points
	Fluke 1587 FC	Megger MIT515	Megger MIT2500	Megger MIT430/2

List Price	$799.99	$2,155.00	$1,535.00	$935.00
Test Voltage	50 to 1000 V	5000 V	10 to 2500 V	10 to 1000 V
Voltage	1000 V	30 V to 660 V AC or DC	600 V	600 V
Insulation Range	50 MΩ	10 TΩ	200 GΩ	200 GΩ
Test Modes	PI, DAR, timed	IR, PI, DAR	PI, DAR, timed	PI, DAR, timed
Memory / Storage	1000 tests with alkaline batteries	5.5 hours logging @ 5sec intervals	>1000 test results	>1000 test results
Altitude	2000m	3000m	2000m	2000m
Battery	(4) AA batteries	Line & battery powered (Li-ion)	(6) AA batteries; alkaline or NiMH rechargeable	(6) AA batteries; alkaline or NiMH rechargeable
Bluetooth	Fluke Connect wireless enabled	No	Yes	Yes
Display	Backlit	Backlit	Dual with analog ARC	Dual with analog ARC
Guard Terminal	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
IP Rating	IP54	IP65 (closed lid)	IP54	IP54
CAT Rating	CAT IV 600 V	CAT IV 1000 V (closed lid)	CAT IV 600 V	CAT IV 600 V

Micro / Milli / Meg Ohmmeters/Megohmmeter / Insulation Resistance Testers

Model	Fluke 1587 FC	Megger MIT430/2	Megger MIT2500	Megger MIT515
Product	Fluke 1587 FC True-RMS Megohmmeter/Insulation Resistance Tester and Multimeter with...	MIT430/2-LG2 (EN ES PT IT) Insulation And Continuity Tester 50/100/250/500/1000V 600 V...	2.5 kV insulation, continuity, capacitance and result storage and downloading	MIT515-US Insulation Tester 5kV IRT, IR, IR(t), DAR, PI, Battery and line powered to...
Rating	(10)	(1)	(1)	(1)
Price
In Stock
IR Test Voltage	1,000 V, 100 V, 250 V, 50 V, 500 V	1,000 V, 100 V, 250 V, 50 V, 500 V	1,000 V, 125V, 2,500 V, 250 V, 50 V, 500 V	1,000 V, 2,500 V, 250 V, 5,000 V, 500 V
Maximum Insulation Resistance	2 G Ohms	200 G Ohms	200 G Ohms	10 T Ohms (10000 G Ohms)
Automated Test Results	N/A	Dielectric Absorption Ratio, Dielectric Discharge, Leakage Current, Other, Step Voltage	Dielectric Absorption Ratio, Other	Dielectric Absorption Ratio, Dielectric Discharge, Other, Step Voltage
Type	Battery	Battery	Battery	Battery, Line
Minimum Insulation Resistance	0.01 M Ohms (0.00001 G Ohms)	0.01 Ohms (0.00000000001 G Ohms)		10 K Ohms (0.00001 G Ohms)
Variable Incremental Voltage	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Display (Megohmmeter)	Digital	Digital	Digital	Digital
Continuity Test	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Live Circuit Voltage Detection	Yes	Yes Live Circuit Voltage Detection At 50V	Yes	Yes
Power Supply	Battery	Battery	Battery	Battery, Line Powered
Timer	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
CAT Rating	IV	IV	IV	IV
CAT Voltage	1,000 V, 600 V	600 V	600 V	600 V
Multimeters
Style	Hand-Held
Measures AC V	Yes
Measures DC V	Yes
Measures AC A	Yes
Measures DC A	Yes
True RMS	Yes
Maximum Voltage AC	1000 V
Resolution AC Volts	0.1 V (100 mV)
Maximum Voltage DC	1000 V
Resolution DC Volts	0.001 V (1 mV)
Maximum Current AC	400 mA (0.4 A)
Minimum Current AC	1 mA
Resolution AC Current	0.01 mA
Maximum Current DC	400 mA (0.4 A)
Minimum Current DC	1 mA
Resolution DC Current	0.01 mA
Basic Accuracy V DC	±(0.09%+2)
# Digit Display	3.75
Counts	6000 .
Backlight	Yes
Manual/Autoranging	Both
Decibels	No
Resistance	Yes
Frequency	Yes
Capacitance	Yes
Temperature	Yes
Diode Testing	Yes
Intrinsically Safe	No
Peak Hold	Yes
Overload Protector	Yes
Kelvin 4-Wire Measurement Capability	No
Wireless Display	No
Data Hold	Yes
Low-Pass Filter	Yes
Test Equipment General Attributes
Unique Features	Insulation test voltages 50V, 100V, 250V, 500V, 1000V Insulation test: 0.01 MΩ to 2.0 GΩ Auto discharge of capacitive voltage Insulation test smoothing reading Frequency Capacitance Diode test Temperature Min/Max Low pass filter (for work on VSD's) AC/DC Voltage DC millivolts AC/DC milliamps	True RMS voltage measurement – allows accurate voltage measurement on noisy lines Auto ranging voltage measurement – automatically adjusts range from millivolts to 600 V AC or DC, eliminating the need to keep changing ranges Live circuit warning – automatically warns of contact to a live circuit, voltage is displayed and testing is inhibited Auto fuse warning – warns of fuse failure automatically. No need to test the fuse manually. Buzzer select button – enable or disable buzzer as required with resistance also displayed on the screen		Rotary switch operation for easy, intuitive field use. Field replaceable battery. Smaller size and lighter weight allows easier transport and use without compromising performance. High measurement range enables installation testing and long-term trending of higher value apparatus. Unique dual case design allows for fire-retardant protection while maintaining ruggedness. High-quality, flexible silicon test leads meet safety regulations of IEC 61010-31:2008 while ensuring measurement accuracy 3 mA short circuit current with unique max power regulations technology ensures maximum transfer whatever the load until selected voltage is reached. Interference Rejection 1 mA per 250 V up to a maximum of 3 mA
Warranty	3 YEARS	3 YEARS	3 YEARS	2 YEARS
Warranty Details	N/A	Years 2 and 3 require free registration of the unit.		New instruments are covered by a two year warranty from the date of purchase by the user, the second year being conditional on registration of the product on www.megger.com . Any unauthorized prior repair or adjustment will automatically invalidate the warranty.
Additional Info/Comments	N/A	optional battery charger
Safety Approval	CSA	CE	CE	CE
Storage	N/A	Internal Memory
IP Rating	IP40	IP54	IP54	IP40, IP65
Product Weight	4.72 LBS	27.22 OUNCES (1.70 LBS)		10 LBS
Product Height	7.99 IN	2.32 IN	4.50 IN	12.50 IN
Product Length	3.97 IN	9.00 IN	12.50 IN	17.00 IN
Product Width	7.96 IN	4.25 IN	10.50 IN	14.00 IN
Data Logging	No	Yes	Yes
HTS/Schedule B Number	N/A	9030390000	9030390000	9030.20.1000
ECCN Number	N/A	EAR99	EAR99	3A992
Calibration Included	None	Factory Calibration	Factory Calibration	Factory Calibration
Battery Type	AA Battery Type 4x AA Batteries	AA, NimH	AA, NimH Battery Type 6 AA batteries	Li-ion
Power Supply Voltage	Battery Powered	Battery Powered	120V 50/60 Hz	120V/220V Universal
Country of Origin	United States	United Kingdom	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
UPC	095969262958