Testing insulation is an important way to qualify a new installation. Testing also protects and prolongs the life of electrical systems and motors. Over the years, electrical systems are exposed to ...

In a perfect world, electrical insulation would allow no current to flow through it. Unfortunately, several factors can — and will — result in the deterioration and ultimate failure of electrical ...

Insulation resistance testing is a simple yet critical preventive measure that can significantly lower your maintenance costs. You may be familiar with the role insulation resistance testing plays in ...

This article describes the testing results following routine performance assessment of an electrical motor both in its original state and after rebuilding it using products made by Zeus, such as the ...

Bringing the benefits of 15 kV DC insulation resistance testing to challenging environments such as HV transmission and distribution substations, Bringing the benefits of 15 kV DC insulation ...

Hipot data? That is an oxymoron. A hipot test, also known as dielectric breakdown, is a simple test: Apply high voltage to the insulation barrier of the DUT and ensure there is no breakdown. It is a ...

Handheld insulation testers in Megger’s MIT400/2 series offer a user-variable range that allows any intermediate test voltage from 10 V to 1000 V in 1-V steps. Replacing the original MIT400 series, ...

The street scene shows damage caused by an explosion in a manhole as a result of gases generated by a low-voltage arcing fault. North America, according to statistics published by the IEEE Insulated ...

To ensure efficient operation and safety over time, the properties and materials of photovoltaic (PV) panels must undergo many electrical and mechanical tests. The document that dictates PV panel ...