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02/17/2011 9:11 AM

Hi!! Engineers

I just want to know, If the megger I used is 5KV and want to megger a cable the display will read direct reading in Megaohms, is there a display of actual voltage during that meggering?

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02/17/2011 9:22 AM

Yes, in most digital IR testers, there is a display of the actual dc voltage being applied on the equipment under test. But again, that depends on the make of the instrument.

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02/17/2011 9:33 AM

I wouldn't be surprised that there are some instruments that do show the applied voltage. I would design such an instrument with a switch to make the meter perform a dual purpose of displaying the applied voltage and the insulation resistance. I would also include a manual with the unit and enough markings on the outside of the unit so that you may not need the manual for most operations. On the markings of the chassis I would also include the instrument company's name and the model number, just in case the owner needed to ask a question about the instrument. This way the owner could tell the wise electrical engineering sages what model number this instrument happens to be.

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02/17/2011 9:47 AM

Another one of those gentle nudges, steering someone closer to the center of the path to clearer thinking. Nicely done!

I do hope the OP pays particular attention to your comment and comes away with much more than the answer to this particular question.

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02/17/2011 9:56 AM

Sir, for all I know about megger is that it display only reading in megaohms, is there a new model of megger that simultaneously display reading in megaohms and the actual voltage applied?

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02/17/2011 10:51 AM

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MEGGER 510/2

The instrument has a large easy to read backlit LCD display making it equally suitable for use in both bright sunlight and poorly lit environments. Information displayed includes resistance, voltage, leakage current, capacitance, battery status and time constant. In addition, the elapsed time of the test is displayed constantly removing the need for separate timers.

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02/17/2011 11:28 AM

Are you trained to use a 5000V Megger?

If not leave it alone before you hurt yourself! The applied voltage is displayed at the bottom of the screen, you have to read it in conjunction with the main read out. Some tests require 10 minutes or more for the test voltage to build up and as much time to discharge.

A 5000V Megger can be lethal if you don't know what your doing with them!

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02/17/2011 12:02 PM

Hi TonyS, i sincerely hope you meant to ask this question to the OP

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02/17/2011 1:08 PM

Sorry, it was meant for the OP

And before anyone asks, yes I am trained to use them.

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You're quite right. Sometimes though if the horse won't drink or swim, you should plan on having a barbecue.

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02/17/2011 1:33 PM

If our OP does not heed the advice of TonyS, a BBQ may be the end event.

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02/17/2011 4:07 PM

Thank you sirs, for the information before we r using analog megger I was not aware that there is a display of applied voltage,leakage current etc.

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02/17/2011 4:11 PM

The test voltage will be on the Calibration Test Certificate accompanying the device. There is a Calibration Test Certificate accompanying the device, isn't there?

If not, then what confidence is there to be gained in using this particular device to carry out the test <rhetorical question>? Lack of a Calibration Test Certificate would invalidate the test records raised as a result of using it!

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