SAFETY WARNINGS Safety Warning must be observed during use. The circuit under test must be switched off, de-energised, isolated and checked to be safe before insulation test connections are made. Make sure the circuit is not re-energised whilst the instrument is connected. Circuit connections must not be touched during an insulation test.
CONTENTS Safety warnings Insulation resistance ‘IR’ test Firmware filtering Introduction Breakdown mode / burn mode General description Alarm limit mode Features Step voltage ‘SV’ test Cleaning Polarisation index ‘PI’ test, and dielectric absorption Power lead and battery charging ratio ‘DAR’ test Instrument controls and indicators Ω...
The dielectric absorption ratio is automatically calculated if the corresponding timers are set. The S1-1054 can be powered from the mains supply or by its own internal rechargeable battery, which provides for at least 4 hours of continuous Either burn or breakdown selectable in insulation resistance mode.
POWER LEAD AND BATTERY CHARGING Cleaning If the power lead supplied is not suitable for your mains connection, do not use an adaptor. Always use a power lead fitted with the correct plug. Disconnect the instrument and wipe it with a clean cloth slightly damped The instrument is fitted with a two-pin IEC60320 power inlet.
INSTRUMENT CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Line RS232 Measurement terminals Voltage at Test modes Burn indicator Alarm Data recording input guard terminals Time Battery level Timers selectors Main, T1, Voltage Line input selectors Present Breakdown Analogue S1-554 indicator indicator display Power on/off High Ω...
Power On/Off button test voltage is changed during a test, the new test voltage will be displayed briefly. The instrument will only turn on if this button is pressed, held and then released when the display responds. The instrument will not turn on if the When the test has stopped, the display continues to show the voltage button is released before the display responds, or if the button is held present on the test leads.
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mode selected, whether timers T1 and T2 have been set, and the duration of the test. The digital display toggles between insulation resistance and current. In the ‘IR’, ‘PI’, and ‘DD’ modes the secondary display initially shows the PI (polarity index), DAR (dielectric absorption ratio), and, on completion Ω...
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Ω Ω Press Press Ω Ω Press Press Ω Press Ω Press Ω Ω Press Press Figure 2 - The result of a polarity index test (PI) Figure 3 - The result of a dielectric discharge test (DD) Test settings: T1 and T2 times set in order to measure the DAR Test settings: T1 and T2 times set in order to measure the DAR Test conditions: timer defaults to 10 minutes, as this is required for a PI Test condition: test runs for longer than 10 minutes as this is required for...
test voltage buttons. ‘T and ‘T represent the timer buttons. Button Press Function Comment Fn + V Increment in 10 V steps Voltage range between 50 and 1000 V Fn + V Decrement in 10 V steps Voltage range between Ω...
T or T buttons. Download Manager on your PC, select the S1-1054 driver and right click the icon. Select ‘Download’. The minimum timer setting is 15 seconds for test voltages of 1000 V or more, and 30 seconds below this.
Recording to a PC terminal i.e. if the insulator is clean and there are unlikely to be any adverse current paths. However in cable testing for example, there may be surface While carrying out a test, the instrument will output the test voltage, test leakage paths across the insulation between the bare cable and the external current and resistance every second.
Installation instructions are also to be found on the CD. If there is an external voltage greater than 160 V present, this will be Programmes such as Megger Download Manager may be used to ® download the results stored in memory. Programmes such as Microsoft displayed regardless of changes made to the test voltage.
shows the last measurement made until the timer or voltage test settings ‘Pre-Test / During test’ Key action table. are changed, or the test start/stop button is pressed. Button press Key action Fn + Key action Analogue display Pre-test During test Pre-test During test This simulates an analogue meter movement to give the user a better...
TEST MODE SUMMARY is calculated and displayed. Press the ‘MODE’ button to cycle through and select the test mode. Modes of test to be chosen from include an insulation resistance ‘IR’ test, a Time Constant (TC) = R polarization index ‘PI’ test, a step voltage ‘SV’ test, and a dielectric discharge ‘DD’...
Ω Press and hold the Fn button while repeatedly pressing the /I button to To toggle the alarm limit mode on/off, hold down the function button, then press and release the mode button repeatedly until the ‘A ↑’ symbol scroll through the filter options. is flashing on the display.
Polarisation Index (PI) = R 10 min The main timer will default to 30 minutes, which is normally sufficient 1 min time for full absorption to take place in an insulation material. The default test voltage is set to 500 V . The ‘DD’ test requires the instrument to The ‘Dielectric Absorption Ratio’...
- Test V Alternatively, screened leads are available as an optional accessory from Megger. The lead to the negative terminal is fully screened. The screen is plugged into the Guard terminal, diverting any stray leakage currents. This considerably improves measurements made with a floating output, where Ground the leads might touch each other or anything other than the test piece.
The PI, DAR, capacitance, time constant 10 nF to 50 µF (dependent on test voltage) and DD values are also stored if available at the end of the test. Megger Download Manager may be used to transfer this data to a PC.
ACCESSORIES Data output Order code Real time serial data output once per second of the test voltage, test Included accessories current, and resistance 3m lead set 8101-181 Lead set User guide on CD-ROM 6172-988 Three flexible silicon insulated leads with compact clamp Safety Meets the requirements of EN61010-1:2001 CAT III 300V Optional accessories...
Megger operate fully traceable calibration and repair facilities, ensuring your instrument continues to provide the high standard of performance 5. You may track the progress of your return on line at www.megger.com and workmanship you expect. These facilities are complemented by a...
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E ausales@megger.com F +1 416 298 0848 E casales@megger.com Megger products are distributed in 146 countries worldwide. This instrument is manufactured in the United Kingdom. The company reserves the right to change the specification or design without prior notice. Megger is a registered trademark Part No.
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