Measurement of Insulation Resistance by Megger

Electrical Measurement Lab
Experiment #9
MEASUREMENT OF HIGH RESISTANCE USING MEGGER
11.1 Objective 11.2 Theory 11.3 Procedure 11.4 Apparatus required 11.5
Connection diagram 11.6 Observation table 11.7 Result 11.8 Precautions
11.9 Pre-Requisite Questions 11.10 Post- Requisite Questions
11.1 OBJECTIVE: To measure high resistance of an instrument using Megger.
11.2 THEORY: It is an instrument used for the measurement of high resistance

and insulation resistance. The megger insulation tester consist of a hand driven
dc generator and a magnet provide the high field or both the generator and the
ohmmeter consist of three coils known as current coil, pressure coil and
compensating coil which is mounted rigidly to a pivoted control shaft and which
are free to rotate on a stationary and shaped iron core.
The current is same as that of permanent magnet moving coil instrument V1 and
V2 these are the two potential coils. The voltage coil V1 is in weak magnetic field
when the pointer is at infinity and hence this coil exerts very little torque. The
torque exerted by this voltage coil increases as it moves into a stronger field and
this torque will be maximum when it is under the pole face and under this
condition the pointer will be at its zero end of the resistance scale.
The coil finally embraces the extension H of the pole piece. The combined action
of the two voltage coils V1 and V2 may be considered as through the coils
constituted a spring of variable stiffness, being very stiff near the zero end of the
scale where the current in the current coil is very small.
This effect compresses the low resistance portion of the scale and opens up the
high resistance of the scale. This is a great advantage since this instrument is
meant to be used as “ insulation tester” as the insulation resistances are quite
high. The voltage range of the megger can be controlled by voltage selector
switch. This can be done by varying the resistance R connected in series with the
current coil.
The test voltages usually 500,1000 or 2500 V can be generated using hand driven
generator G. A centrifugal clutch is incorporated in the generator drive
mechanism which slips at predetermined speed so that a constant voltage is
applied to insulation under test. This voltage provides a test of strength of low
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Experiment #9
voltage insulation as well as a measure of its insulation resistance since it is

sufficient to cause break sown t faults.
Such break downs are indicated by sudden motion of the pointer off scale at zero
ends.
11.3. PROCEDURE: - Steps involved are enlist below:-
a) PROCEDURE FOR TESTING CABLE RESISTANCE.
a1. MEASUREMENT OF RESISTANCE BETWEEN TWO CONDUCTORS (CROSS

INSULATION)
The first conductor for which the resistance shall be measured shall be
connected to L terminal of the megger.
The remaining conductor are looped together (connected together).
These two conductors which are looped is connected to the E terminal
of the megger.
The conductors at the other end are left free.
a2) MEASUREMENT OF RESISTANCE BETWEEN ONE CONDUCTOR TO

GROUND (CONDUCTOR TO EARTH INSULATION).
Connect conductor under test to the L terminal of the megger.

Connect E terminal of the megger to the earth.
The reading of the meter will show the insulation resistance of the
conductors.
Insulation reading shall be recorded after applying the test voltage for
about a minute till a steady reading is obtained.
b) PROCEDURE FOR MEASURING MOTOR RESISTANCE.

The resistance of the winding of the D.C. motor is the measured.
The L point of the megger is connected to the winding brace of the motor
winding and the E point is connected to the ground or the body of the
motor.
c) PROCEDURE OR MEASURING TRANSFORMER RESISTANCE.

The resistance measurements are then made between each winding and
the ground.

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This is done by connecting the L of the megger to the common point of

transformer, and the E point is connected to the ground or core of the
transformer.
The resistance between both the windings is measured by connection L of
the megger to common point of the transformer primary and E point to
the common point of the secondary winding of the same transformer.
11.4 APPARATUS REQUIRED:-
S.
Name of the Apparatus Range Quantity
No.
1. Megger - 01
2. Connecting wires 01
3. 3 core armoured cable 01
1.5. CIRCUIT THEORY:-

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Fig 1. Circuit diagram of Megger.
1.6 OBSERVATION TABLE:-
S.No. Item whose R ( Mohms)

resistance is
measured
1. Paper
(insulator)
2. Three core
cable
a)Cross
insulation i.e.
between
conductor to

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conductor.
b)Conductor to
earth
insulation
1.8 RESULT: Insulation resistance testing in MΩ for 3 core armoured cable is

done by Megger.
1.9 PRECAUTIONS:-
1. Use Megger carefully.
2. Take readings carefully.
1.10 PRE-REQUISITE QUESTIONS:-
Q1. What is the value of resistance if we short the two terminals of

megger?
Ans.
Q2. What is the principle of working of dc generator?
Ans.

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1.11 POST- REQUISITE QUESTIONS:-
Q1. What is the use of Megger?
Ans.
Q2. What are the different types of Megger available in the market?
Ans.

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Electrical Measurement Lab

MEASUREMENT OF HIGH RESISTANCE USING MEGGER

11.1 OBJECTIVE: To measure high resistance of an instrument using Megger.

11.2 THEORY: It is an instrument used for the measurement of high resistance

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voltage insulation as well as a measure of its insulation resistance since it is

11.3. PROCEDURE: - Steps involved are enlist below:-

a) PROCEDURE FOR TESTING CABLE RESISTANCE.

a1. MEASUREMENT OF RESISTANCE BETWEEN TWO CONDUCTORS (CROSS

a2) MEASUREMENT OF RESISTANCE BETWEEN ONE CONDUCTOR TO

Connect conductor under test to the L terminal of the megger.

b) PROCEDURE FOR MEASURING MOTOR RESISTANCE.

c) PROCEDURE OR MEASURING TRANSFORMER RESISTANCE.

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This is done by connecting the L of the megger to the common point of

11.4 APPARATUS REQUIRED:-

3. 3 core armoured cable 01

1.5. CIRCUIT THEORY:-

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Fig 1. Circuit diagram of Megger.

1.6 OBSERVATION TABLE:-

S.No. Item whose R ( Mohms)

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1.8 RESULT: Insulation resistance testing in MΩ for 3 core armoured cable is

1. Use Megger carefully.

2. Take readings carefully.

1.10 PRE-REQUISITE QUESTIONS:-

Q1. What is the value of resistance if we short the two terminals of

Q2. What is the principle of working of dc generator?

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1.11 POST- REQUISITE QUESTIONS:-

Q1. What is the use of Megger?

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