SureTest® Circuit Analyzer – Branch Circuit Testing and Analysis

The SureTest® Circuit Analyzer by IDEAL Industries is a specialized electrical testing tool designed for professional electricians and electrical distributors to ensure the safety, performance, and compliance of branch circuits. It supports comprehensive branch circuit analysis including wiring verification, voltage drop measurement, impedance testing, and GFCI/AFCI device functionality assessment. This instrument is essential for troubleshooting and verifying branch circuits in residential and commercial buildings, providing reliable data to maintain electrical safety and optimize lighting solutions, wire and cable integrity, and switchgear performance.

Specifications

• Display: 128 x 64 OLED with backlight
• Operating Environment: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) at less than 80% RH
• Dimensions: 6.4" (L) x 3" (W) x 1.4" (D) / 162mm (L) x 76mm (W) x 36mm (D)
• Weight: 9.4 oz (267g)
• Safety: UL61010B-1, Category III-300V; UL-1436 for AFCI, GFCI, and Outlet
• Voltage Measurement Range: 85.0 - 250.0 VAC
• Peak Voltage Range: 121.0 - 354.0 VAC
• Frequency Range: 45.0 - 65.0 Hz
• Voltage Drop Measurement: 0.1% - 99.9%
• Impedance (Hot): 0.00 Ω - 3.00 Ω; Neutral & Ground > 3 Ω unspecified
• GFCI Trip Time: 1 ms to 6.5 seconds
• GFCI Trip Current: 6.0 - 9.0 mA
• EPD Trip Current: 30.0 - 37.0 mA
• Included Accessories: 1-ft. plug adapter, carrying case, instruction manual

Features

• True RMS voltage measurement for accurate real-time readings
• Measures voltage drop under 12, 15, and 20 amp loads without interrupting the load
• Measures line voltage, ground-to-neutral voltage, peak voltage, and frequency
• Measures impedance of hot, neutral, and ground conductors to identify high resistance faults
• Identifies proper wiring, polarity reversal, no ground, false (bootleg) grounds in 3-wire receptacles
• Tests GFCI devices for proper trip operation per UL-1436 standards
• Tests AFCI breakers for proper function by simulating arc faults (Model 61-165 only)
• Checks for shared neutral conditions that cause AFCI nuisance tripping (Model 61-165 only)
• Verifies dedicated circuits with optional adapter (#61-176)
• Patented technology enables testing “behind walls” to detect wiring problems causing shock hazards, electrical fires, or equipment malfunction
• Includes easy-to-use menu navigation with dedicated buttons for GFCI and AFCI testing
• Double insulated and rated for category III 300V environments

Downloads & Links

• SureTest_CircuitAnalyzer_Instructions.pdf
• Branch Circuit Wiring
• Spec Sheet
• PDF Spec Sheet 2
• TestMeasurement_2Year_Warranty.pdf
• SureTest_Circuit_Analyzer_Brochure_2019 01.15.20.indd