The Megger IMT100X is a handheld industrial multi-tester for insulation resistance, continuity, low-resistance bonding, PV, EV, and rotating-machine testing. It measures up to 200 GΩ, supports PI/DAR/timed insulation diagnostics, performs 2-, 3-, and 4-terminal tests, and adds Bluetooth connectivity for CertSuite Asset reporting, making it a strong all-in-one tool for electrical installation, commissioning, maintenance, and fault-finding.
The Megger IMT100X is a handheld industrial multi-tester for insulation resistance, continuity, low-resistance bonding, PV, EV, and rotating-machine testing. It measures up to 200 GΩ, supports PI/DAR/timed insulation diagnostics, performs 2-, 3-, and 4-terminal tests, and adds Bluetooth connectivity for CertSuite Asset reporting, making it a strong all-in-one tool for electrical installation, commissioning, maintenance, and fault-finding.
For technicians, the main benefit is carrying one tester instead of several. The IMT100X combines insulation, continuity, low-resistance, voltage, temperature, and diagnostic functions, which saves time during installation and fault-finding.
For solar contractors, it is useful because it supports key PV safety and diagnostic checks on systems up to 1000 V AC/DC, helping cover a wide range of domestic, commercial, and utility-scale PV work.
For maintenance teams, the diagnostic insulation modes — including PI, DAR, timed IR, and temperature compensation — help trend asset condition over time instead of relying only on a single pass/fail reading.
For reporting, the IMT100X’s Bluetooth connection is the key advantage. Test results can be streamed live, stored by site or asset, organized with templates, and used for reporting through CertSuite Asset. The instrument can still operate as a standalone tester when software reporting is not required.
Features
Applications
| General | |
| Guard terminal | The Guard Terminal (G) provides a return path for leakage currents, preventing insulation measurement errors. It improves accuracy when surface contamination affects equipment, connectors, or cables. |
| Streamlined Test Management | Create, view, and delete asset IDs to keep test results organized. Export data to USB or CertSuite Asset via Bluetooth. Stream live results for instant analysis and generate detailed reports. Overwrite previous entries with updated test results for accuracy. |
| Instrument software updates | |
| Software updates | Occasional information bulletins and software updates may be issued on the Megger web site. |
| Insulation resistance | |
| Accuracy | 50 V: 10 GΩ ±2% ±2 digits ±4.0% per GΩ 100 V: 20 GΩ ±2% ±2 digits ±2.0% per GΩ 250 V: 50 GΩ ±2% ±2 digits ±0.8% per GΩ 500 V: 100 GΩ ±2% ±2 digits ±0.4% per GΩ 1000 V: 200 GΩ ±2% ±2 digits ±0.2% per GΩ |
| Polarisation index (PI) | 10 min / 1 minute ratio |
| Dielectric absorption ratio (DAR) | User configurable 15 s or 30 s t1 start time with t2 fixed at 60 s |
| Guard terminal performance | <5% error at 500 kΩ parallel circuit resistance with 100 MΩ load |
| Resolution | 0.1 kΩ |
| Short circuit/charge current | 2 mA +0% -50% (IEC61557-2) |
| Terminal voltage accuracy | -0%, +2%, ±2 V |
| Test current | 1 mA at min. pass value of insulation to a max. of 2 mA |
| Operation range | 0.10 MΩ to 1.0 GΩ (IEC61557-2) |
| Leakage current display | 0.1 uA resolution 10% (±3 digits) |
| Voltage display | ±3% ±2 digits, ±0.5% of rated voltage |
| Continuity | |
| Measurement | 0.01 Ω to 1 MΩ 0 to 1000 kΩ analogue scale |
| Accuracy | ±3%, ±2 digits (0 to 99.9 Ω) ±5%, ±2 digits (100 Ω to 500 kΩ) |
| Test current | 200 mA (-0 mA +20 mA) 0.01 Ω to 4 Ω |
| Polarity | Single or Dual (factory default) polarity |
| Lead resistance | Null up to 10 Ω |
| Selectable current limit | 20 mA and 200 mA |
| Capacitance | |
| Range | 0.1 nF to 1 mF |
| Accuracy | ±5.0%, ±2 digits (1 nF to 10 μF) |
| Voltmeter | |
| Range | DC: 0 to 1000 V AC: 10 mV to 1000 V TRMS sinusoidal (15 Hz to 400 Hz) |
| Accuracy | DC: ±2%, ±2 digits (0 to 1000 V) AC: ±2% ±2 digits (10 mV to 1000 V TRMS) |
| Frequency range | 15 to 400 Hz (50 mV to 1000 V) |
| Frequency resolution | 0.1 Hz |
| Frequency accuracy | ±0.5%, ±1 digit |
| Diode Test | Diode test accuracy: ±2%, ±2 digits 0.01 V to 3.00 V |
| Display range | 0.00 V to 3.00 V |
| Temperature measurement and compensation | |
| Thermocouple | Type T (Type K and Type J) |
| Thermocouple range | 4 to 392°F (-20 to 200°C) |
| Instrument range | 4 to 1832°F (-20 to 1000°C) |
| Instrument resolution | 0.18°F (0.1°C) |
| Instrument accuracy | ±1.8°F (±1.0°C), ±20 digits Basic accuracy stated assumes forward and reverse measurements. |
| DLRO four wire Kelvin low resistance | |
| Test current | 200 mA DC |
| Range | 1 mΩ to 10 Ω |
| Resolution | 0.01 mΩ |
| Accuracy | ±0.25% rdg. ±10 digits, accuracy stated includes forward and reverse measurements. |
| Inductance | |
| Instrument accuracy | 1 H: ±(0.7% +(Lx/10000)% +5 digits), 1 kHz 200 mH: ±(1.0% +(Lx/10000)% +5 digits), 120 Hz 200 mH: ±(0.7% +(Lx/10000)% +5 digits), 1 kHz 20 mH: ±(2.0% +(Lx/10000)% +5 digits), 120 Hz 20 mH: ±(1.2% +(Lx/10000)% +5 digits), 1 kHz 2 mH: ±(2.0% +(Lx/10000)% +5 digits), 1 kHz only |
| Results storage | |
| Storage capacity | 256 test results (date/time stamped) |
| Data download | USB Type A (USB Mass Storage Device) |
| Power | |
| Battery | 6 x IEC HR6 1.2 V NiMH fitted Optional: 6 x IEC LR6 1.5 V Alkaline (AA) Optional: IEC FR6 1.5 V Lithium (LiFeS2) |
| Battery life | 10 motors per complete suite of tests at 100 V into 100 MΩ IEC61557-2 test cycle: 1200 insulation tests with duty cycle of 5 s testing on 25 s standby @ 500 V into 0.5 MΩ IEC61557-4 test cycle: 1200 continuity tests with duty cycle of 5 s testing on 25 s standby on 1 Ω resistance. |
| Battery charging | Mains battery charger kit. |
| Fuse | x2 500 mA (FF) 1000 V 1.26 x 0.24" (32 x 6 mm) ceramic fuse, high break capacity HBC, 30 kA minimum. Glass fuses must not be installed. |
| Safety | |
| Safety protection | IEC61010-1 CAT III 600 V |
| EMC | |
| EMC | Industrial IEC61326 FCC ID: WAP3026 IC: 7922A-3026 |
| Environment | |
| Temperature coefficient | <0.056% per°F (<0.1% per°C) up to 1 GΩ |
| Operating temperature range | 14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C) |
| Storage temperature range | -13 to 122°F (-25 to 50°C) |
| Humidity | 90% RH at 104°F (40°C) max. |
| Calibration temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| Maximum altitude | 9843' (3000 m) |
| IP rating | IP54 |
| Physical | |
| Display | Full LCD colour screen with user configurable backlight |
| Languages | English, French, German and Spanish. |
| Dimensions | 8.98 x 4.1 x 2.95" (228 x 105 x 75 mm) |
| Weight | 2.02 lbs (0.93 kg) |
| General | |
| Guard terminal | The Guard Terminal (G) provides a return path for leakage currents, preventing insulation measurement errors. It improves accuracy when surface contamination affects equipment, connectors, or cables. |
| Streamlined Test Management | Create, view, and delete asset IDs to keep test results organized. Export data to USB or CertSuite Asset via Bluetooth. Stream live results for instant analysis and generate detailed reports. Overwrite previous entries with updated test results for accuracy. |
| Instrument software updates | |
| Software updates | Occasional information bulletins and software updates may be issued on the Megger web site. |
| Insulation resistance | |
| Accuracy | 50 V: 10 GΩ ±2% ±2 digits ±4.0% per GΩ 100 V: 20 GΩ ±2% ±2 digits ±2.0% per GΩ 250 V: 50 GΩ ±2% ±2 digits ±0.8% per GΩ 500 V: 100 GΩ ±2% ±2 digits ±0.4% per GΩ 1000 V: 200 GΩ ±2% ±2 digits ±0.2% per GΩ |
| Polarisation index (PI) | 10 min / 1 minute ratio |
| Dielectric absorption ratio (DAR) | User configurable 15 s or 30 s t1 start time with t2 fixed at 60 s |
| Guard terminal performance | <5% error at 500 kΩ parallel circuit resistance with 100 MΩ load |
| Resolution | 0.1 kΩ |
| Short circuit/charge current | 2 mA +0% -50% (IEC61557-2) |
| Terminal voltage accuracy | -0%, +2%, ±2 V |
| Test current | 1 mA at min. pass value of insulation to a max. of 2 mA |
| Operation range | 0.10 MΩ to 1.0 GΩ (IEC61557-2) |
| Leakage current display | 0.1 uA resolution 10% (±3 digits) |
| Voltage display | ±3% ±2 digits, ±0.5% of rated voltage |
| Continuity | |
| Measurement | 0.01 Ω to 1 MΩ 0 to 1000 kΩ analogue scale |
| Accuracy | ±3%, ±2 digits (0 to 99.9 Ω) ±5%, ±2 digits (100 Ω to 500 kΩ) |
| Test current | 200 mA (-0 mA +20 mA) 0.01 Ω to 4 Ω |
| Polarity | Single or Dual (factory default) polarity |
| Lead resistance | Null up to 10 Ω |
| Selectable current limit | 20 mA and 200 mA |
| Capacitance | |
| Range | 0.1 nF to 1 mF |
| Accuracy | ±5.0%, ±2 digits (1 nF to 10 μF) |
| Voltmeter | |
| Range | DC: 0 to 1000 V AC: 10 mV to 1000 V TRMS sinusoidal (15 Hz to 400 Hz) |
| Accuracy | DC: ±2%, ±2 digits (0 to 1000 V) AC: ±2% ±2 digits (10 mV to 1000 V TRMS) |
| Frequency range | 15 to 400 Hz (50 mV to 1000 V) |
| Frequency resolution | 0.1 Hz |
| Frequency accuracy | ±0.5%, ±1 digit |
| Diode Test | Diode test accuracy: ±2%, ±2 digits 0.01 V to 3.00 V |
| Display range | 0.00 V to 3.00 V |
| Temperature measurement and compensation | |
| Thermocouple | Type T (Type K and Type J) |
| Thermocouple range | 4 to 392°F (-20 to 200°C) |
| Instrument range | 4 to 1832°F (-20 to 1000°C) |
| Instrument resolution | 0.18°F (0.1°C) |
| Instrument accuracy | ±1.8°F (±1.0°C), ±20 digits Basic accuracy stated assumes forward and reverse measurements. |
| DLRO four wire Kelvin low resistance | |
| Test current | 200 mA DC |
| Range | 1 mΩ to 10 Ω |
| Resolution | 0.01 mΩ |
| Accuracy | ±0.25% rdg. ±10 digits, accuracy stated includes forward and reverse measurements. |
| Inductance | |
| Instrument accuracy | 1 H: ±(0.7% +(Lx/10000)% +5 digits), 1 kHz 200 mH: ±(1.0% +(Lx/10000)% +5 digits), 120 Hz 200 mH: ±(0.7% +(Lx/10000)% +5 digits), 1 kHz 20 mH: ±(2.0% +(Lx/10000)% +5 digits), 120 Hz 20 mH: ±(1.2% +(Lx/10000)% +5 digits), 1 kHz 2 mH: ±(2.0% +(Lx/10000)% +5 digits), 1 kHz only |
| Results storage | |
| Storage capacity | 256 test results (date/time stamped) |
| Data download | USB Type A (USB Mass Storage Device) |
| Power | |
| Battery | 6 x IEC HR6 1.2 V NiMH fitted Optional: 6 x IEC LR6 1.5 V Alkaline (AA) Optional: IEC FR6 1.5 V Lithium (LiFeS2) |
| Battery life | 10 motors per complete suite of tests at 100 V into 100 MΩ IEC61557-2 test cycle: 1200 insulation tests with duty cycle of 5 s testing on 25 s standby @ 500 V into 0.5 MΩ IEC61557-4 test cycle: 1200 continuity tests with duty cycle of 5 s testing on 25 s standby on 1 Ω resistance. |
| Battery charging | Mains battery charger kit. |
| Fuse | x2 500 mA (FF) 1000 V 1.26 x 0.24" (32 x 6 mm) ceramic fuse, high break capacity HBC, 30 kA minimum. Glass fuses must not be installed. |
| Safety | |
| Safety protection | IEC61010-1 CAT III 600 V |
| EMC | |
| EMC | Industrial IEC61326 FCC ID: WAP3026 IC: 7922A-3026 |
| Environment | |
| Temperature coefficient | <0.056% per°F (<0.1% per°C) up to 1 GΩ |
| Operating temperature range | 14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C) |
| Storage temperature range | -13 to 122°F (-25 to 50°C) |
| Humidity | 90% RH at 104°F (40°C) max. |
| Calibration temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| Maximum altitude | 9843' (3000 m) |
| IP rating | IP54 |
| Physical | |
| Display | Full LCD colour screen with user configurable backlight |
| Languages | English, French, German and Spanish. |
| Dimensions | 8.98 x 4.1 x 2.95" (228 x 105 x 75 mm) |
| Weight | 2.02 lbs (0.93 kg) |