Insulation Resistance Test

Insulation Resistance Test

Cable under test

Megger Insulation tester

Insulation Resistance between conductors and earth Insulation resistance between conductors

Insulation Resistance Test

Sometimes it is helpful to ground all conductors that are not part of the test. Why? ( Assignment)

Insulation Resistance Test

Purpose of IR is to prove the quality of the insulating materials used in the installation Insulation should be such that there is no possibility of earth leakage currents between conductors conductors and the general mass of earth. The test voltage is d.c not less than twice the normal voltage of the supply (r.m.s value) For test on medium-voltage circuits the test voltage need not exceed 500V d.c. The minimum accepted value of IR is one Megohm.

Insulation Resistance Test

IR value of an installation will not always remain the same. A good deal depends on the amount of moisture and dirt present at the time of testing. Deterioration of the insulation is usually due to: aging unsuitable operation conditions