GROUND FAULT MONITOR IR140Y

for Ungrounded AC Systems from 0...300V

Quality System
Certified

ISO 9001 VDE IEC

Product Description
The BENDER A-ISOMETER IR140Y monitors the insulation
resistance of ungrounded (floating) AC systems up to AC 300 V.
The response value is steplessly adjustable.
A1 A2 L1 L2 KA LT1 LT2 PT
ON
Versions IR140Y-40 and IR140Y-60 operate with a higher
+ measuring voltage. Therefore, the increased response sensitivity
~ ALARM kΩ
-
MONITOR
to insulation faults behind directly connected rectifiers will be
TEST reduced in comparison to the sensitivity with lower measuring
RESET
voltage (see characteristic curve).
kΩ
10 200 The device is fitted into a standard plastic casing for quick
RESET/- A-ISOMETER®
Serie 140 assembly onto support rail according to DIN EN 50 022 or for
KE 11 12 14 21 22 24 screw mounting.

Operational Information

Dimension Diagram (mm/inch) Within the A-ISOMETER IR140Y, a DC measuring voltage is

generated and the positive pole is connected to the system via the
terminals L1/L2. The negative pole is connected to ground via an
) 45 (1.77")
.2" electronic circuitry and the terminals E ( ) /KE. These connections
5 (0 are monitored continuously. If one of these connections is
.13") interrupted, the alarm LEDs flash and the alarm relay switches.
5 (4
10
The measuring circuit is closed via ground faults between system
74 (2.9")

and ground. When the insulation value of the system falls below
the pre-set response value, the alarm LEDs "ALARM" illuminate
and the alarm relay switches. The alarm LEDs indicate either "AC
ground fault" or "DC ground fault".
If the ground fault indication is to be stored, the terminals LT1/LT2
DIN Rail mounting as
per DIN EN 50 022 have to be bridged by an external reset button (NC contact) or by
selecting "with fault memory" at the respective DIP switch on the
front plate. The memory can be reset by pushing the <TEST/
RESET> button located at the front plate or the external button
for a short period provided that the insulation resistance exceeds
■ For Ungrounded (floating) AC systems the selected alarm response value by at least 25%.
from AC 0 to 300 V
By pushing the test button, the correct function of the measuring
■ Adjustable set-point ranges available from: circuit, the alarm LEDs and the alarm relay can be checked.
- 1kΩ...20kΩ
- 10kΩ...200kΩ Note: Insulation faults on directly connected DC circuits are
- 0.5MΩ..5MΩ indicated with an increased response sensitivity. The preset
■ Operation and alarm LEDs response values apply to the pure AC system only. In order to
avoid complex system conditions, DC supplied components
■ Two voltage-free chage-over contacts should be isolated galvanically from the system to be monitored or
■ Connection monitoring a BENDER A-ISOMETER IR140Y should be used.
■ Fault memory, selectable
■ Test and reset button Standards
■ UL / CSA listed, Meets VDE/IEC standards, CE mark The A-ISOMETER corresponds to the standards of DIN 57 413
■ Meets IEC801-4, Class III EMC requirements Bl2/VDE 0413 T2/01.73, IEC 1557-8; 1995, prEN 50197-8: 1994,
ASTM F1207-89, UL508.

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Technical Data IR140Y

Insulation General Data

Rated insulation voltage AC 250 V Operation class continuous operation
Rated impulse withstand voltage/ Mounting as desired
disturbance level 4 kV/3 Type of connection screw terminals
Voltage test acc. to IEC 255 2 kV Wire cross section
- solid 14 AWG
Monitored System - stranded 16 AWG
Rated mains voltage UN Rapid mounting DIN EN 50 022
- IR140Y-3 AC 40 ... 400 Hz, 0 ... 138 V Protection class acc. to EN 60529
- IR140Y-4, IR140Y-40 AC 40 ... 400 Hz, 0 ... 300 V - Internal components IP 30
- IR140Y-6, IR140Y-60 AC 40 ... 400 Hz, 0 ... 300 V - Terminals IP 20
Supply Voltage Type of casing XM45
Supply voltage US See ordering details below Flammability class UL 94V-0
Operating range US AC 0.8 ... 1.15 x US Weight approx. 1 lb
Alarm Relay
Switching components 2 voltage-free SPDT contacts Ordering Details
Rated contact voltage AC 250 V/DC 300 V
Rated current AC/DC 5 A Model Supply Voltage Article #
Limited breaking capacity US
- AC 230 V and p.f. = 0.4 AC 2 A IR140Y-3 AC 230 V 910 15504
- DC 110 V and L/R = 0.04 s DC 0.2 A IR140Y-311 AC 24 V 910 15505
Operating principle, selectable N.D. or N.E. mode IR140Y-312 AC 42 V 910 15506
Pre-set by factory N.E. (Normally De-energized) mode IR140Y-313 AC 90-132 V** 910 15509
Testing Standards IR140Y-321* DC 10.5-80 V** 910 15508
Test of the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): IR140Y-4 AC 230 V 910 16505
Immunity against electromagnetic Interferences acc. EN 50082- IR140Y-411 AC 24 V 910 16525
2: IR140Y-412 AC 42 V 910 16526
ESD acc. to IEC 1000-4-2 severity degree 3 IR140Y-413 AC 90-132 V** 910 16523
EM field acc. to IEC 1000-4-3 severity degree 3 IR140Y-421* DC 10.5-80 V** 910 16513
Burst acc. to IEC 1000-4-4 severity degree 3
Surge acc. to draft of IEC 1000-4-5 severity degree 3 IR140Y-6 AC 230 V 910 16507
Impulse voltage and electrical disturbance test acc. to IEC 255: IR140Y-613 AC 90-132 V** 910 16519
Impulse voltage test acc. to IEC 255-5 class III IR140Y-621* DC 10.5-80 V** 910 16515
Electrical disturbance test acc. to IEC 255-5 class III IR140Y-40 AC 230 V 910 16506
Emissions acc. to EN 50081-2: IIR140Y-4013 AC 90-132 V** 910 16524
Emissions acc. to EN 55011/CISPR11 class B IR140Y-4021* DC 10.5-80 V** 910 16514
Mechanical tests
Shock resistance acc. to IEC 68-2-27 15 g/11 ms IR140Y-60 AC 230 V 910 16508
Bumping acc. to IEC 68-2-29 40 g/6 ms IR140Y-6013 AC 90-132 V** 910 16521
Vibration strength acc. to IEC 68-2-6 10 ... 150 Hz/0.15 mm - 2 g IR140Y-6021* DC 10.5-80 V** 910 16516
Environmental Conditions
Other supply voltages on request
Ambient temperature, during operation -10°C ... +55°C * EMC not tested
Storage temperature range -40°C ... +70°C **Absolute value of the voltage range

Response Values
Model Response value Hysteresis Response time Response time Response time System leakage
R ALARM (RE=0kΩ,CE=1µF) (RE=0.5xRALARM,CE=1µF) (RE=RALARM) capacitance CE, max.

IR140Y-3 1 ... 20 kΩ 25% for R ALARM 0.5 s 0.8 s 0.9 s 20 µF

IR140Y-4 10 ... 200 kΩ 25% for R ALARM 0.5 s 0.8 s 0.9 s 20 µF
IR140Y-40 10 ... 200 kΩ 25% for R ALARM 0.5 s 0.8 s 0.9 s 20 µF
IR140Y-6 0.5 ... 5 MΩ 25% for R ALARM 1s 2s 5s 10 µF
IR140Y-60 0.5 ... 5 MΩ 25% for R ALARM 1s 2s 5s 10 µF

Measuring Circuit
Model Measuring voltage UM Measuring current IM Internal DC resistance/impedance Max. admissible stray DC voltage
acc. to DIN VDE 0413

IR140Y-3 20 V 0.72 mA 28 kΩ / 24 kΩ 138 V

IR140Y-4 20 V 0.17 mA 120 kΩ / 98 kΩ 290 V
IR140Y-40 40 V 0.34 mA 120 kΩ / 110 kΩ 290 V
IR140Y-6 20 V 17 µA 1.2 MΩ / 0.98 MΩ 290 V
IR140Y-60 40 V 34 µA 1.2 MΩ / 1.1 MΩ 290 V

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 IR140Y-..

Wiring diagram
L1

L2

L1 L2 KA

US external reset button

see nameplate for fault memory
Power On LED

Alarm LEDs, illuminate when the value LT1 LT2

falls below the pre-set response value
and in case of interruption of the A1 A2 L1 L2 KA LT1 LT2 PT
connecting leads /KE or L1/L2 ON
+
~ ALARM
combined
combined test
testand
andreset
resetbutton
button, - external test button
short-time pressing
short-time pressing(<(<1sek.) Reset
1 sec.) = Reset TEST
long-time pressing
long-time pressing(>(>2sek.)
2 sec.) = Test RESET

Potentiometer for the adjustment kΩ

10 200
of the response value RALARM
RESET/- PT
Dip-switch for the selection of the KE 11 12 14 21 22 24
operating principle of the alarm relay
and the latching properties in case of
fault alarm
11 21
without fault memory
Alarm
Alarm Relay in
relay in
N.E.
N/C (normal energized mode)
operation
14 12 24 22
with fault memory Alarm relay with two
Alarm Relay
Alarm in
relay in change-over contacts
N.D. operation
N/O (normal de-energized mode)

PE

Important Instructions
Only one insulation monitoring device may be used in each For checking the measuring circuit, the BENDER A-ISOMETERs are
interconnected system. Please check for correct system and supply equipped with connection monitoring. The following fault indications are
voltage. possible:

The terminal KA must be connected by a separate wire to one phase Fault Indication Alarm LED Alarm relay
conductor (L1 or L2) of the system to be monitored. This KA connection + -
monitors the connections between the system being monitored and the
AC faults x x x
Ground Fault Monitoring Device. There must be a connection between
L1/L2/KA for connection monitoring (e.g. via the winding of the isolation DC faults L+ x x
transformer). This function is disabled if L1/L2 or KE/ are bridged. DC faults L- x x
In order to check the proper connection of the device, it is recommended Interruption /KE or L1/L2 o o x
to carry out a functional test using a genuine ground fault, e.g. via a
suitable resistance, before starting the operation. o = flashing
x = continuous indication
When insulation and voltage tests are to be carried out, the device must
be isolated from the system for the test period. Electrical equipment
If one of these fault indications occurs, the connections have to be
shall only be installed by qualified personnel in consideration of the
checked as soon as possible.
current national and local safety regulations.

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Characteristic Curve IR140Y/IR140Y-.0

RAN (kΩ) IR140Y-3 RAN (kΩ) IR140Y-40

200 1800
DC-

180 1600

160
1400
DC+ (10kΩ)

140
1200

120
1000

DC+ (100kΩ)
100
800

DC+
80
600

60 DC-
400
DC+
40
200

20

0
50 100 150 200 250 300
0 UN (V)
25 50 75 100 125 150
UN (V)

RAN (kΩ) IR140Y-4 RAN (MΩ) IR140Y-60

1800 18
DC+ (3MΩ)
DC+ (100kΩ)
1600
16

1400
14

1200

12
1000

DC- 10
800
DC+

600 8

400 6

200
DC-
4
DC+
0
50 100 150 200 250 300
2
UN (V)

0
50 100 150 200 250 300
UN (V)
RAN (MΩ) IR140Y-6

40

DC+ (3MΩ)
Response Sensitivity for DC ground faults
30 DC+ Y version, response value in center position
(midscale) (only relay)
DC+ (1 MΩ) the middle DIP switch for the response value
20 is activated
DC+ alarm LED + and relay

10
DC- alarm LED - and relay
DC-
DC+

0
50 100 150 200 250 300
UN (V)

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