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Megger Meter

A megger meter, or megohmmeter, is an instrument used to measure high resistance of electrical insulation by applying a high DC voltage. It operates on electromagnetic principles and can be hand-operated or electronic, with readings displayed in various formats. The testing procedure involves connecting probes to motor windings and checking for insulation resistance values to ensure safety and functionality.

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Megger Meter

A megger meter, or megohmmeter, is an instrument used to measure high resistance of electrical insulation by applying a high DC voltage. It operates on electromagnetic principles and can be hand-operated or electronic, with readings displayed in various formats. The testing procedure involves connecting probes to motor windings and checking for insulation resistance values to ensure safety and functionality.

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MEGGER METER

SUBMITEB BY
S.KRISHNA KUMAR
WHAT IS MEANT BY MEGGER METER

• A megger meter, also known as a megohmmeter or insulation resistance tester,


is a specialized instrument used to measure the high resistance of electrical
insulation, typically in the megohm range, by applying a high DC voltage.
• The insulation resistance (IR) test (also commonly known as a Megger) is a spot
insulation test which uses an applied DC voltage (typically either 250Vdc,
500Vdc or 1,000Vdc for low voltage equipment <600V and 2,500Vdc and
5,000Vdc for high voltage equipment) to measure insulation resistance in either
kΩ, MΩ or GΩ.
MEGGER METER
DIAGRAM
WORKING PRINCIPLE

• Megger works on the principle of electromagnetic attraction. When a primary coil that is
carrying current is placed under the magnetic field it experiences a force.
• This kind of force generates a torque that is made to deflect the pointer of the device
which gives some reading.
• The megger consists of a DC generator, its armature is hand-driven to generate a
voltage. A clutch mechanism is used to slip after reaching a certain determined speed.
• Resistance R1, R2 connected in series with two coils, Coil A and Coil B which constitute
one instrument to which an indicating pointer is attached.
• Permanent magnets having North, South poles produce a magnetic field to deflect the
pointer. Test terminals at X and Y are used to measure insulation resistance.
TYPES OF MEGGER

• Hand operated
• Electronic with test button
Electronic megger is provided by a battery. Scale
indication is available both in Analog and Digital displays.
PROCEDURE FOR TESTING INSULATION
RESISTANCE
• The motor has three windings, Red(R), blue (B), and Yellow (Y), and body.
• Connect the probe of Megger one to the Line(R), and the other to the ground.
After connecting the probes press the electronic megger TEST push button or
by cranking the manual megger.
• If there is no problem in Megger should indicate infinite insulation resistance
value. If it indicates Zero, it means that insulation resistance cannot
withstand heavy currents.
• Repeat the process by connecting the probes to the other lines Blue (B) and
then Yellow (Y). Check the insulation resistance value so that we can know
whether the winding insulation resistance is good or not.
THANK YOU

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