1、Designation: F1207M 12 (Reapproved 2018) An American National StandardStandard Specification forElectrical Insulation Monitors for Monitoring GroundResistance in Active Electrical Systems Metric1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1207M; the number immediately following the designat
2、ion indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers electric
3、al insulation monitor-ing devices intended as permanently installed units for use inthe detection of ohmic insulation faults to ground in active ACungrounded electrical systems.1.2 LimitationsThis specification does not cover deviceswhich are not intended for operation for: DC ungroundedsystems or A
4、C ungrounded systems with DC componentsunless AC to DC conversion is isolated from the monitoredsystem with transformers.1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard. The values given in parentheses after SI units areincluded for information only and are not considered standard.1.
5、4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion, Section 9, of this specification: Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety,
6、health, andenvironmental practices and determine the applicability ofregulatory limitations prior to use.1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of Interna
7、tional Standards, Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 UL Standard:2UL 1053 Ground-Fault Sensing and Relaying Equipment3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 AC internal resistancea monitors impedance be
8、-tween the measuring terminals and ground terminals.3.1.2 AC ungrounded electrical systema monitored sys-tem that has no intentional connection from phase or neutral toground and can continue to perform normally if one conductorbecomes connected to ground.3.1.3 DC internal resistancea monitors ohmic
9、 resistancebetween the measuring and ground terminals.3.1.4 input voltagethe supply voltage at the terminals ofan insulation monitor.3.1.5 measuring voltagethe output DC voltage from theinsulation monitor that is superimposed between the ACungrounded system and ground.3.1.6 nominal contact voltageth
10、e voltage rating for amonitors internal relay contacts.3.1.7 nominal frequencythe frequency of a monitoredsystem.3.1.8 nominal voltagethe voltage (phase-to-phase) of amonitored system.3.1.9 response valuethe adjustable or preset set pointvalue of system insulation resistance for which an insulationm
11、onitor will provide alarm indication.3.1.10 system insulation resistancethe total insulation re-sistance to ground to be monitored, which is measured by DCvoltage.4. Monitor Classification4.1 Type 1Insulation monitor for 115-V, 3-phase or single-phase, 60-Hz, AC ungrounded electrical systems.4.2 Typ
12、e 2Insulation monitor for 115-V, 3-phase or single-phase, 400-Hz, AC ungrounded systems.4.3 Type 3Insulation monitor for 440-V, 3-phase or single-phase, 60-Hz, AC ungrounded systems.4.4 Type 4Insulation monitor for 440-V, 3-phase or single-phase, 400-Hz, AC ungrounded systems.4.5 Type 5Insulation mo
13、nitor for up to 1000-V, 3-phase orsingle-phase, 50 to 400-Hz, AC ungrounded systems.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Shipsand Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.10 onElectrical.Current edition approved April 1, 2018. Published
14、 May 2018. Originallyapproved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F1207M 12. DOI:10.1520/F1207M-12R18.2Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), 2600 N.W. Lake Rd., Camas,WA 98607-8542, http:/.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA
15、 19428-2959. United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization T
16、echnical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.15. Ordering Information5.1 Monitoring devices shall be ordered by specifying thefollowing information:5.1.1 Nominal voltage and frequency.5.1.2 Response value/set point range in kilohm.5.1.3 Special options, that is, test buttons, ohmeters, visualindicator
17、s, and so forth.6. Requirements6.1 The measuring voltage shall not increase more than10 % when the monitor is supplied with 110 % of the inputvoltage.6.2 The monitor shall be capable of both continuous andon-demand operation.6.3 The monitor shall have provisions for an external(remote) audible or vi
18、sual alarm to operate when the resistancevalue falls below the response value, or a remote indication ofthe insulation value of the AC ungrounded system in kilohms,or both.6.4 The AC internal resistance shall be at least 250-/Vnominal voltage. The minimum resistance shall not be less than15 k.6.5 Th
19、e DC internal resistance shall be at least 30-/Vnominal voltage and shall limit the measuring DC outputcurrent from exceeding 12 mA.6.6 The monitors response tolerance shall not exceed65 % of the set point value at room temperature (25 6 5C (726 9F) and rated input voltage.6.7 When specified, insula
20、tion monitors shall be furnishedwith adjustable response values and designed to precludetampering or unauthorized changes.6.8 The insulation monitor shall function reliably in anambient temperature range from 0 to 50C (32 to 122F).Storage temperatures of 20 to +60C (4 to 140F) must notdamage the ins
21、ulation monitors.6.9 Insulation monitors shall include a built-in test device orbe equipped with connection provisions for a test device to befurnished with the equipment which can verify the monitorsproper functioning. If the monitor is equipped with a built-intest device, the value of the test res
22、istor shall be marked on themonitor.6.10 Insulation monitors shall include an integral visualindicator or external connection provisions for external annun-ciation of the monitors set-point response.6.11 If the insulation monitor includes an ohmmeter for theinsulation resistance indication, the mete
23、rs tolerance (actualrather than indicated values) shall not exceed 65 % for:6.11.1 An insulation monitor with one preset response valueat this value.6.11.2 An insulation monitor with adjustable response valueat the midpoint of the adjustment range.6.11.3 Conditions of room temperature (as specified
24、in 6.6)and rated input voltage.6.12 Built-in relays for connection to external alarms shallhave a switching capacity of at least 2 A at 250-VAC or 0.5 Aat 120-V DC.6.13 Between isolated, outgoing circuits and between thesecircuits and extraneous conductive parts, insulation monitorsshall have creepa
25、ge and air gap separation in accordance withUL1053 for voltages up to 300 V. For higher nominal voltages,see IEC Report 664.37. Product Marking7.1 The following data shall be identified on an insulationmonitors enclosure:7.1.1 Name of manufacturer.7.1.2 Type of monitor.7.1.3 Connection diagram.7.1.4
26、 Nominal voltage rating.7.1.5 Input voltage.7.1.6 Nominal frequency.7.1.7 Response value or range.7.1.8 Test resistance value in accordance with 6.9.7.1.9 Serial number, or year of production.8. Equipment Manual8.1 The manufacturers equipment manual shall provide thefollowing information in addition
27、 to that required in 7.1:8.1.1 Description of operation.8.1.2 Values for AC and DC internal resistance.8.1.3 Connection diagram. Clearly identify where the con-nections are to be made to the equipment being monitored.8.1.4 Nominal value of DC measuring voltage, based onpossible supply voltages.8.1.5
28、 Maximum DC measurement current at short-circuitconditions.8.1.6 Nominal contact voltage and current ratings for inte-gral relays in accordance with 6.12.8.1.7 Anote advising that external DC voltage applied to themonitors measuring terminals may falsify the indication ordestroy the insulation monit
29、or.8.1.8 Magnitude of external DC voltages, independent oftheir polarity, which may continuously be applied to theinsulation monitor without damaging it.9. Test Methods9.1 Type TestPerform type testing of insulation monitorsto confirm that the response tolerances stipulated are notexceeded and that
30、the requirements of Section 6 are met. Anewly developed monitor shall be in complete compliance withthe following:9.1.1 The measuring devices used for testing shall enable aslow stepless or step-by-step alteration of the simulated insu-lation resistance. On testing, the resistance shall be decreased
31、slowly and the insulation monitors response shall be observed.9.1.2 Voltage measurements shall be taken to confirm thatthe requirements of 6.1 and 8.1.4 are met. The voltmeters3Insulation Coordination within Low-Voltage Systems Including Clearances andCreeping Distances for Equipment, IEC Report 664
32、, International ElectrotechnicalCommission, 1980.F1207M 12 (2018)2internal resistance shall have a minimum value not less than100 times the DC internal resistance of the measuring circuit.9.1.3 The AC internal resistance specified in 6.4 shall beverified with an rms milliampmeter and a power supply
33、havingan output rated at nominal voltage and nominal frequency, aninternal resistance of under 10 , and a harmonic distortion ofless than 5 %. The rms milliampmeter shall be connectedbetween the monitors measuring terminal(s) and output ter-minal of the power supply. The other output terminal of the
34、power supply shall be connected to the monitors groundterminal. The monitors internal impedance, , shall be calcu-lated as follows: 5nominal voltageAC rms current9.1.4 When insulation monitors have steplessly adjustableresponse values, test at least five points within the markedadjustment range in o
35、rder to verify the requirements of 6.6. Forthis purpose, test the ranges starting and final points anduniformly distributed points within the range.9.2 Production TestThe production test proves the correctquality and functioning of new monitors. Each insulationmonitor shall be subjected to these tes
36、ts.9.2.1 Visually examine each monitor to verify appropriatemarkings as specified in Section 7.9.2.2 Perform routine tests at room temperature (25 6 5C(72 6 9F) with rated input voltage and by a measuring devicecomplying with the requirements of 9.1.1.9.2.3 When the insulation monitors have a steple
37、ssly adjust-able response value, test the response at the ranges startingand final points.9.2.4 Perform a voltage withstand test on the monitor toverify that the monitor is able to withstand an AC test voltageequal to twice the nominal voltage plus 1000 V for a period of1 s without any breakdown or
38、flashover. Perform the tests asfollows:9.2.4.1 Bridge all primary terminals.9.2.4.2 Bridge all electronic terminals.9.2.4.3 Bridge all relay contacts.9.2.4.4 Apply the test potential as follows: (a) betweenbridged primary terminals and bridged electronic terminals; (b)between bridged primary termina
39、ls and bridged relay contacts;and (c) between bridged electronic terminals and bridged relaycontacts.9.2.4.5 Connect all bridged circuits together.9.2.4.6 Apply test potential between the connected, bridgedcircuits and all dead metal parts that may become live (forexample, enclosures).9.2.5 Verify t
40、hat the built-in test device is properly func-tioning.9.2.6 If indicating instruments are built into the insulationmonitor, verify that these instruments do not exceed theresponse tolerances specified in 6.11.10. Keywords10.1 active AC electrical system; electrical; electrical insu-lation; electrica
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