IEEE STANDARD 43-1974 (29) ACCEPTANCE CRITERION FOR INSULATION

For Rotating Equipment

•IR is equal to or greater than 1 Megohm plus rated equipment KV.

MEGGER

IEE STANDARD NO. 43.1974

ACCEPTANCE CRITERION:
•IR IS EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 1 MEGOHM + RATED KV.

MOTOR RATING VOLTAGE DC MEGOHMETER (Test Voltage)

460/575 500 or 1000
2300/2400 1000 or 2500
4000/41602 2500
6600/6900 5000

POLARIZATION INDEX

PI = IR Measurement at 10 minutes
(Divided by)IR Measurement at 1 minute

ACCEPTANCE CRITERION:
Usually 2

IEEE STANDARDS: 690-1984(1), 422-1986(43), 43-1974 (29)

(for cable Insulation testing)