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Vigilohm IM400: Insulation Monitoring Device User Manual
Vigilohm IM400: Insulation Monitoring Device User Manual
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Vigilohm IM400
Insulation Monitoring Device
User Manual
09/2015
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Table of Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About the Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 1 Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 2 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Flush Mounting and Dismantling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mounting on and Dismantling from a Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 3 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
R and C Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Configuration and Accuracy Zones by Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Monitoring the System Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Operation on Systems with a Voltage Greater Than 480 Vac/dc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Insulation Fault Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Injection Inhibition Input and Exclusion Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Chapter 4 Human Machine Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Vigilohm IM400 Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Navigating the Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Status Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Special Status Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Modifying Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Insulation Fault Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Trend Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Chapter 5 Communication via Modbus RS-485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Configuring RS-485 Communication Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Table of Modbus Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Modbus Registers Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Chapter 7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Glossary ...................................................... 85
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Safety Information
Important Information
NOTICE
Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before
trying to install, operate, service, or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout
this documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that
clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
PLEASE NOTE
Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel.
No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this
material.
A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of
electrical equipment and its installation, and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the
hazards involved.
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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designated to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
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About the Book
At a Glance
Document Scope
This manual is intended for use by designers, panel builders, installers, system integrators, and
maintenance technicians who use ungrounded power systems (IT) with insulation monitoring devices
(IMDs).
Validity Note
The Vigilohm IM400 is used to monitor lines to earth insulation of ungrounded power systems. This
includes industrial and marine electrical systems, infrastructures, and power generation systems such as
photovoltaic and wind turbines. Thanks to the adaptive multi-frequency injection signal, the Vigilohm IM400
is suitable for power and control circuits that contain switching power electronics (speed drives, motor
starters, inverters, thyristors) and DC components. The Vigilohm IM400 allows automatic and manual fault
location.
Related Documents
You can download these technical publications and other technical information from our website at
http://download.schneider-electric.com
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Chapter 1
Presentation
Presentation
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Using Ungrounded IT System to Improve Power Availability and Reduce Risk of Fire
Continuity of service is an essential operational requirement for power systems, as it helps protecting
people and property. The use of ungrounded IT power system is mandatory when power interruption would
lead to a hazard for people and equipment. It is the case of medical operating theaters and marine
applications.
Ungrounded IT system is recommended when unavailability of power would result in losing production, or
occur significant downtime costs. When the first insulation fault current can lead to a risk of fire or
explosion, it is recommended to limit the first fault current by using ungrounded systems. It is the case in
environments such as oil and gas, chemical, or photovoltaic. The IT grounding system is chosen in certain
cases because it can help facilitating preventive and corrective maintenance operations.
The ungrounded IT system helps making continuity of service. Even after a first insulation fault has
occurred, the installation can continue to function without presenting any danger to people or equipment.
However, the faulty circuit must be detected and repaired before a second insulation fault occurs. The fact
that the IT system can tolerate a first insulation fault means that maintenance operations can be improved,
planned, and carried out in good conditions.
RA × Id ≤ 50 V
Where:
RA is the resistance value of the grounding connection of the equipment exposed-conductive-parts.
Id is the ground fault current, in A.
50 V is the maximal acceptable voltage for indirect contacts.
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Physical Description
Physical Description
A Display
B Contextual menu buttons
C MENU button
D Red indicator light for Vigilohm IM400 product status
E Yellow indicator light for Modbus communication indication
F Green indicator light for correct insulation indication
G White indicator light for preventive insulation alarm
H Yellow indicator light for insulation alarm
I ESC button for returning to previous menu or canceling a parameter entry
J Vigilohm product catalog number
K Vigilohm serial number
L Auxiliary power supply terminal block
M Injection terminal block
N Insulation alarm relay terminal block
O Preventive insulation alarm relay terminal block
P Modbus RS-485 terminal block
Q Injection inhibition input terminal block
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Accessories
Presentation
The following accessories are required depending on the type of installation on which Vigilohm IM400 is
installed:
A Cardew C surge limiter
A ZX impedance
A voltage adaptor
ZX impedance 50159
(1) Compatible with the Vigilohm IM400 when used with voltage adaptor IM400-1700 or PHT1000.
(2) Compatible with all Cardew C catalog numbers.
(3) For power systems with Umax > 480 Vac Ph-Neutral, or Umax > 830 Vac Ph-Ph, or Umax > 480 Vdc without
insulation fault locator.
(4) For power systems with Umax > 480 Vac Ph-Neutral, or Umax > 830 Vac Ph-Ph, or Umax > 480 Vdc with
insulation fault locator.
NOTE: For information regarding automatic and mobile insulation fault locating accessories, refer to the
relevant section (see page 47).
Function The Cardew C is used if the insulation monitoring device is connected to the secondary of an MV/LV
transformer (according to the rules and conventions that apply in the various countries).
It helps protecting the low-voltage (LV) installation against overvoltage hazards.
It is connected to the transformer secondary.
The Cardew C can be used on the following systems:
U < 1000 Vac
U < 300 Vdc
Selection Un: Nominal Phase-to-Phase Voltage of AC Ui: Arcing Voltage Type of Cardew C
table System
Accessible neutral Not accessible neutral
U ≤ 380 V U ≤ 220 V 400 V < Ui ≤ 750 V 250 V
380 V < U ≤ 660 V 220 V < U ≤ 380 V 700 V < Ui ≤ 1,100 V 440 V
660 V < U ≤ 1,000 V 380 V < U ≤ 660 V 1,100 V < Ui ≤ 1,600 V 660 V
1,000 V < U ≤ 1,560 V 660 V < U ≤ 1,000 V 1,600 V < Ui ≤ 2,400 V 1,000 V
Dimensions
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Connection
ZX Impedance
Function The ZX impedance creates an installation with an impedance grounded neutral system (1500 Ω at
50 Hz).
The ZX remains connected during insulation fault locating at 2.5 Hz:
1,500 Ω at 50 Hz
1 M Ω at 2.5 Hz
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Voltage Adaptors
The optional voltage adaptors are:
IM400-1700
PHT1000
Function The IM400-1700 and PHT1000 voltage adaptors can be used to connect a Vigilohm IM400 to voltage
systems higher than 480 Vac L-L. The wire connecting IM400-1700 to Vigilohm IM400 must have the
same voltage rating than the monitored network.
The compatibility of voltage adaptors with insulation fault location is as follows:
The IM400-1700 voltage adaptor is not compatible with insulation fault location.
The PHT1000 voltage adaptor is compatible with insulation fault location.
S3 Subassembly (Retrofit)
Insulation alarm thresholds of the Vigilohm IM400 must be set higher than 2 kΩ to take into account internal
impedance of the no longer commercialized S3 subassembly.
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Installation
Installation
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Safety Measures
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Before carrying out work of any kind, disconnect the Vigilohm IM400 from the monitored system by
disconnecting wiring terminals 1, 2, and 3 of injection terminal block. Disconnect all the power supplies
running to the Vigilohm and the equipment on which it is installed.
Always use a correctly calibrated voltage tester to check that the injection wire and power supply have
been properly disconnected.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Connect the ground wiring terminal (4) on the IM400-1700 voltage adaptor to a protective earth ground
(PE) conductor.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Wear suitable personal protective equipment and follow the currently applicable electrical safety
instructions.
This equipment may only be installed by qualified electricians who have read all the relevant
information.
NEVER work alone.
Before performing visual inspections, tests, or maintenance on this equipment, disconnect all sources
of electric power. Assume that all circuits are live until they have been completely de-energized,
tested, and tagged. Pay particular attention to the design of the power system. Consider all power
supply sources, particularly the potential for backfeed.
Before closing protective covers and doors, carefully inspect the work area to ensure that no tools or
objects have been left inside the equipment.
Take care when removing or replacing panels. Take special care to ensure that they do not come into
contact with live busbars. To minimize the risk of injuries, do not tamper with the panels.
The successful operation of this equipment depends upon proper handling, installation, and operation.
Failure to follow basic installation procedures can lead to personal injury as well as damage to
electrical equipment or other property.
NEVER shunt an external fuse/circuit breaker.
The Vigilohm must be installed in a suitable electrical cabinet.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
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A dielectric test (Hi-Pot) or a Megger test on a device installed in the power system monitored by the
Vigilohm IM400 can damage the Vigilohm IM400.
NOTICE
HAZARD OF PRODUCT DAMAGE
Before performing a dielectric test (Hi-Pot) or a Megger test, disconnect the Vigilohm input and output
wires.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
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Dimensions
CAUTION
CUTTING HAZARD
Trim the edges of the cut-out plates to remove any jagged edges.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.
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Presentation
Vigilohm IM400 can be attached to any flat, rigid vertical support using the spring clips supplied. The device
must not be tilted following installation.
To free up useful space for control gear, you can attach the Vigilohm to the front panel of the floor-standing
or wall-mounted enclosure.
For USA and Canada, Vigilohm IM400 mounting is to be open type only.
Installing
Before attaching the Vigilohm, check the following:
The mounting plate must have a thickness of between 0.8 mm (0.03 in) and 3.2 mm (0.12 in).
A rectangle measuring 148 x 112 mm (5.83 x 4.41 in) must be cut out from the plate so the device can
be installed.
No terminal blocks are connected to the unit.
Step Action
1 Insert the Vigilohm in the cut-out in the mounting plate by tilting the device forward slightly.
2 Depending on the thickness of the mounting plate, clip the spring clips into the mounting slots on the
device as described below. First, clip the spring clip at the top.
If the mounting plate thickness (X) is: The mounting slot to be used is:
0.8 mm ≤ X ≤ 2 mm
(0.03 in ≤ X ≤ 0.08 in)
If the mounting plate thickness (X) is: The mounting slot to be used is:
2 mm < X ≤ 3.2 mm
(0.08 in ≤ X ≤ 0.12 in)
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Step Action
3 Clip the 2 spring clips on the device sides then the 2 spring clips at the device bottom.
4 Wire up and insert the terminal blocks as shown in the relevant wiring diagram (see page 25).
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Removing
To remove the Vigilohm from a mounting plate, proceed as follows:
Step Action
1 Disconnect the terminal blocks from the Vigilohm.
2 Deal with each of the spring clips as follows: insert the blade of a screwdriver between the spring clip
and the device. Then use the screwdriver as a lever to release the spring clip.
Start releasing the spring clips at the top and bottom of the device.
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To install the Vigilohm on a grid using fixing brackets (reference 01199 Prisma catalog) or equivalent. The
device must not be tilted following installation.
When mounting the device or dismantling it using clamps, you can keep the terminal blocks connected and
wired up, or you can remove them and keep them to hand.
For USA and Canada, Vigilohm IM400 mounting is to be open type only.
Mounting
To install the Vigilohm on a grid using fixing brackets, proceed as follows:
Step Action
1 Position the fixing brackets on the Vigilohm and tighten the screws and washers as described below
(tightening torque: 1.2 N.m (8.85 lb-in.).
Removing
To remove the Vigilohm from a grid, unscrew the clamps from the grid to release the device.
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Connection
Connection Diagram
The diagram below illustrates how to connect the Vigilohm to a single-phase or three-phase 3- or 4-wire
power system, or a DC power system.
The relay operating mode (failsafe or standard) is controlled via the HMI of the Vigilohm device or with
Modbus communication.
NOTE: Circuit breakers (reference MGN61334 or equivalent) can be used to replace listed fuses.
Connection Characteristics
All the Vigilohm IM400 wiring terminals have identical wiring capabilities.
The table shows the characteristics of the cables that can be used to connect the wiring terminals:
Cross-section area and voltage rating of wires must be suitable to the load current and to the voltage to
which it is connected. The following characteristics need to be considered:
Auxiliary power supply consumption: 25 VA / 10 Ω
Current flowing to the monitoring network wiring terminal: less than 20 mA
Current flowing to the injection inhibition wiring terminal: 5 mA
Current flowing to the insulation alarm and to the preventive insulation alarm wiring terminals depends
on the power rating of the insulation alarm indicator.
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Typical Applications
Presentation
The following section presents five insulation monitoring applications for an IT power system:
One application with a standalone Vigilohm IM400
One application with Vigilohm IM400 where the insulation alarm and preventive insulation alarm outputs
are sent to a supervisor
One application with Vigilohm IM400 where the insulation alarm and preventive insulation alarm outputs
are sent to a supervisor, and locating the insulation fault is done using an XD301 or XD312 automatic
fault locator and an XRM mobile fault locator
One application with a Vigilohm IM400 connected to a communication network
One application with a Vigilohm IM400 connected to a communication network, and locating the
insulation fault is done using an XD308C insulation fault locator
Monitoring the Insulation of an IT Power System with a Vigilohm IM400 Where the Insulation Alarm Is Sent to a
Supervisor
The insulation is monitored by a Vigilohm IM400 whose insulation alarm and preventive insulation alarm
outputs are connected to an available input on a networked device (a PLC, for example). This device is
itself connected to a supervisor via a communication network.
As far as this architecture is concerned, the restriction is that only the insulation fault and preventive
insulation alarm information is available at supervisor level.
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Monitoring the Insulation of an IT Power System with a Vigilohm IM400 and Insulation Fault Location Where the
Insulation Alarm Is Sent to a Supervisor
The insulation is monitored by a Vigilohm IM400 whose insulation alarm and preventive insulation alarm
outputs are connected to an available input on a networked device (a PLC, for example). This device is
itself connected to a supervisor via a communication network.
Locating the insulation fault is done using XD301 or XD312 devices. The XD301 or XD312 output relay is
connected to an available input on a networked device.
The XRM mobile insulation fault locator is used to locate accurately the area where the insulation fault is.
As far as this architecture is concerned, the restriction is that only the insulation fault information and group
of faulty feeder are available at supervisor level.
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Monitoring the Insulation of an IT Power System with a Vigilohm IM400 Connected to a Communication Network
When the Vigilohm IM400 insulation monitoring device is linked to the supervisor via a Modbus connection,
the following actions are supported:
Display:
Product status
Status of the insulation alarm (active, not active, acknowledged) and status of the preventive
insulation alarm
Details of the last 30 time-tagged events
Values for R and C to create tables or curves for monitoring these values over variable periods
Configuring the product remotely: all the settings can be accessed remotely, except for the Modbus
parameters (Address, Auto Config, Baudrate, and Parity).
The Ethernet gateway can be an EGX series or Com'X series, for example.
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Monitoring the Insulation of an IT Power System with a Vigilohm IM400 Connected to a Communication Network and
Insulation Fault Location
When the Vigilohm IM400 insulation monitoring device is linked to the supervisor via a Modbus connection,
the following actions are supported:
Display:
Product status
Status of the insulation alarm (active, not active, acknowledged) and status of the preventive
insulation alarm
Details of the last 30 time-tagged events
Values for R and C to create tables or curves for monitoring these values over variable periods
Configuring the product remotely: all the settings can be accessed remotely, except for the Modbus
parameters.
Using the XD308C insulation fault location device in addition with the XLI300 communication interface
allows also the supervisor to monitor remotely all the feeders and so to report precisely any insulation fault
location.
The XRM mobile insulation fault locator is used to locate accurately the area where the insulation fault is.
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Functions
Functions
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R and C Measurement
Insulation Measurements
Vigilohm IM400 is designed:
To monitor the IT power system insulation,
To measure:
The insulation resistance R (Ω) continuously,
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Configuration by Application
Vigilohm IM400 is designed and tested to be compliant with different applications:
Power circuits: industrial or marine applications that contain power loads and power electronics such as
speed drives, inverters, or rectifiers.
Control circuits: auxiliary control circuits used to drive power systems. These circuits contain sensitive
loads such as PLCs, IOs, or sensors.
Photovoltaic systems: large photovoltaic power generation systems. This application is characterized
by high DC rated voltage (1,000 V) and high system leakage capacitance (up to 2,000 µF).
Applications
To optimize the measurement performances of Vigilohm IM400 according to the application, set the
application parameter by selecting Menu → Settings → Network → App..
Set the App. parameter value depending on the type of application on which Vigilohm IM400 is installed:
The measurement parameters accessible in the Network menu are automatically preset depending on the
application:
Filtering
Fault Locating
V. Adaptor
Frequency
Injection
The Vigilohm IM400 is designed to provide accurate insulation resistance and capacitance measurement
on highly disturbed systems with power electronic devices. A filtering function is embedded to improve the
measurement stability to avoid display fluctuation, undesired transient insulation, and preventive insulation
alarm. The response time associated with this filtering function does not affect the IT power system.
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Voltage Adaptors
The Vigilohm IM400 can be used with IM400-1700 and PHT1000 voltage adaptors to monitor power
systems with a rated voltage higher than 480 Vac L-L.
IM400-1700 voltage adaptor can also be used in power systems below 480 Vac/dc to increase the internal
impedance of the Vigilohm IM400.
Three settings are available for the V. Adaptor parameter.
System Frequency
This is the rated frequency of the monitored power system.
Four settings are available for the Frequency parameter:
DC
50 Hz
60 Hz
400 Hz
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Injection
This is the level of measurement voltage and measurement current that are injected between the
monitored power system and ground.
Four settings are available for the Injection parameter.
Accuracy by Application
The accuracy zones of typical performance for Vigilohm IM400 depend on the application.
Example: For photovoltaic systems, the insulation resistance is:
±1 kΩ from 0 to 7 kΩ
±15% from 7 to 50 kΩ with leakage capacitance C = 50 µF
±15% from 7 to 10 kΩ with leakage capacitance C = 500 µF
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Functional Description
The Vigilohm monitors the IT system insulation resistance (kΩ) in accordance with the following timing
diagram:
An insulation decrease is detected on the system. The insulation resistance drops below the
preventive insulation alarm threshold. The preventive insulation alarm relay switches and the preventive
insulation alarm indicator light lights up.
An insulation fault is detected on the system.
Once T (insulation alarm delay) has elapsed, Vigilohm IM400 switches to the insulation alarm state.
The insulation alarm relay switches and the insulation alarm indicator light lights up.
Press the button to acknowledge the insulation alarm.
Both the insulation alarm relay and the preventive insulation alarm relay toggle back to their initial state.
Depending on the setup of the I/Os, the preventive insulation alarm relay and the insulation alarm relay
may or may not toggle back to their initial states. The timing diagram above represents the case when
the I/Os are set up to acknowledge the relays (see page 42).
The insulation fault has been corrected or disappeared. Vigilohm IM400 reverts to normal status.
When the Vigilohm in the insulation alarm state is not acknowledged by the user, and the insulation rises
again above the insulation alarm threshold, then the insulation fault is recorded as transient.
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Status Information
The display and the five indicator lights on Vigilohm IM400 indicate the current status of the product.
The available settings for the insulation alarm and preventive insulation alarm thresholds are as follows:
Insulation alarm and preventive insulation alarm thresholds are saved in an internal non-volatile memory.
They remain unchanged after a power cut.
The preventive insulation alarm threshold must always be set higher than the insulation alarm threshold.
An insulation alarm is cleared when the insulation level reaches 20% above the threshold.
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NOTE: The preventive insulation alarm time delay setup is not displayed when the preventive insulation
alarm threshold value is set to OFF.
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On small networks without loads and IT transformer, where the insulation level is high, or during
commissioning without loads and without IT transformer, it is recommended to set the parameter to OFF.
Detection of disconnection between Vigilohm IM400 and IM400-1700 or PHT1000 voltage adaptors is
always active and does not depend on the value of the Disconnect. Inj. parameter.
If the injection disconnects, Vigilohm IM400 triggers a product status alarm, described in Disconnected
Injection Detection (see page 61). The product status LED becomes red.
To access the insulation alarm relay parameter, select Menu → Settings → I/O Config..
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When the preventive insulation alarm relay is configured in failsafe (FS) mode:
The preventive insulation alarm relay is activated (energized) in the following case:
No insulation fault is being detected.
The preventive insulation alarm relay is deactivated (de-energized) in the following cases:
Preventive insulation fault is being detected.
Insulation fault is being detected.
A special insulation status is detected (see page 61).
The product is inoperative (detected by self-test).
The auxiliary power supply is lost.
When the user triggers a self-test with relays (selecting Menu → Settings → I/O Config. →
Test. w. Relays, set to ON), the preventive insulation alarm relay toggles for 3 seconds
(see page 53).
When the preventive insulation alarm relay is configured in standard (Std.) mode:
The preventive insulation alarm relay is activated (energized) in the following cases:
The preventive insulation fault is being detected.
Insulation fault is being detected.
A special insulation status is detected (see page 61).
The product is inoperative (detected by self-test).
When the user triggers a self-test with relays (selecting Menu → Settings → I/O Config. →
Test. w. Relays, set to ON), the preventive insulation alarm relay toggles for 3 seconds
(see page 53).
The preventive insulation alarm relay is deactivated (de-energized) in the following cases:
No insulation fault is being detected.
The auxiliary power supply is lost.
When the preventive insulation alarm relay is set up in mirror mode (by selecting Menu → Settings →
I/O Config → Prev. Al. Rel → Mirror):
The preventive insulation alarm relay mirrors (symmetrically matches) the insulation alarm relay as long
as the Vigilohm IM400 is operating correctly (see page 26).
The preventive insulation alarm relay stops mirroring the insulation alarms when the Vigilohm IM400 is
de-energized or inoperative. This feature can be used to detect an inoperative product.
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The following wiring diagram shows how to wire the Vigilohm IM400 in FS mode:
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When the Vigilohm IM400 detects an insulation fault, both the preventive insulation alarm relay and the
insulation alarm relay are triggered, depending on the setup.
Acknowledgement of relays set to ON
Insulation fault alarm acknowledgement switches back the relays to their initial position.
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Insulation fault alarm acknowledgement does not switch back the relays to their initial position.
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NOTE: Corrected insulation fault signal is applicable only if the parameter Ack. Al. Relay
(acknowledgement insulation alarm relay) is set to ON.
In system configurations where the insulation alarm relay is connected to an external signaling device (for
example, horns or lamps), the relays are triggered back to their normal position, depending on their setup,
when the insulation alarm is acknowledged.
Corrected insulation fault signal set to ON
After correcting the insulation fault in the power system, the insulation fault alarm relay toggles for
3 s.
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After correcting the insulation fault in the power system, the insulation fault alarm relay does not
toggle for 3 s.
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Operation
A voltage adaptor is required when the device is connected to one of the following systems:
system voltage greater than 830 Vac Ph-Ph and the Vigilohm IM400 is connected to an accessible
neutral.
system voltage greater than 480 Vac and the Vigilohm IM400 is connected to a phase (non-accessible
neutral).
system voltage greater than 480 Vdc.
See the specifications for information about the maximum voltage (see page 84).
For Vigilohm IM400 operation without insulation fault location (XD301, XD312, XD308C, or XRM not used),
the IM400-1700 voltage adaptor can be used.
For Vigilohm IM400 operation with insulation fault location (XD301, XD312, XD308C, or XRM used), the
PHT1000 voltage adaptor must be used.
NOTE: The V. Adaptor parameter cannot be set up as HV1700 if the parameter Fault locating is set to
ON.
V. Adaptor Parameter
Configure the V. Adaptor parameter as follows:
HV1700 for the IM400-1700 voltage adaptor
PHT1000 for the PHT1000 voltage adaptor
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The Insulation Fault Locating parameter must be configured to ON for proper operation. The factory
value is ON.
The signal injected by IM400 is compatible with the XP15, XP50, XP100, and XRM devices. Proceed as
follows:
1. Use the XRM connected to an XP•• current probe on the injection connection wire close to IM400, and
calibrate the XRM to 18.
2. Use the XRM on the cables to locate the insulation fault. When the XRM is reporting 18, it means that
the insulation fault is on the cable or the load downstream to the clamp.
Refer to the Vigilohm Catalog for information about the mobile insulation fault locating devices:
XRM locating signal receiver (commercial reference 50278)
Open-clamp current probes (commercial references 50494, 50498, and 50499)
NOTE: In manual fault location mode with IM400, XGR injector is not necessary.
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Exclusion
The IMD injects several patented combinations of low frequency voltage into the system. In a system with
several incoming feeders, depending on the circuit breaker position, there must be no more than one IMD
injecting into the system.
The inhibition of injection is managed by the state of inhibition input of Vigilohm IM400, which can, for
example, be connected to the auxiliary contacts of the circuit breakers.
The injection inhibition input can be configured to use an NO or an NC contact as shown below:
Contact type Injection activated when the contact is... Injection deactivated when the contact is...
NO (factory value) Open Closed
NC Closed Open
If Then
If D1 is closed and The two Vigilohm IM400 devices are active:
D2 is open Vigilohm IM400 no.1 monitors the system insulation.
Vigilohm IM400 no.2 only monitors the insulation of the transformer 2 connection as far as D2.
If D1 is closed and Vigilohm IM400 no.1 is active and monitors the system insulation.
D2 is closed Vigilohm IM400 no.2 must be inhibited.
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If Then
If the coupling (C) is closed The same applies as in the exclusion example above involving two incoming
feeders (see page 48).
If the coupling is open and The two Vigilohm IM400 devices are active:
D1 is closed Vigilohm IM400 no.1 monitors the insulation of system 1.
D2 is closed Vigilohm IM400 no.2 monitors the insulation of system 2.
Vigilohm IM400 no.2 must be inhibited when the following three conditions are met:
D1 is closed.
D2 is closed.
C is closed.
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There are two methods to determine the logic driving the injection inhibition input of each IMD:
Method 1: Give a priority to each IMD using indexes of incoming feeders. In this example:
Priority of IM400 no.1 is 1 (highest priority),
Priority of IM400 no.2 is 2,
Priority of IM400 no.3 is 3,
Priority of IM400 no.4 is 4 (lowest priority).
IM400 no.1 with the highest priority is always injecting, its injection inhibition input is left unwired.
IM400 no.2 with the priority 2 always injection into the system except when there is a closed path
between itself and one IMD with a higher priority, that is, IM400 no.1 in this case. The closed path occurs
when D2, C1 and D1 are closed.
Therefore:
Injection inhibition of IM400 no2 =
D2 AND C1 AND D1
The representation in Ladder PLC programming language is as follows:
IM400 no.3 with the priority 3 always injection into the system except when there is a closed path
between itself and one IMD with a higher priority, that is, IM400 no.2 and IM400 no.1 in this case.
The closed path occurs when:
(D3, C2, and D2) are closed, or
(D3, C2, C1, and D1) are closed.
Therefore:
Injection inhibition of IM400 no.3 =
(D3 ANDC2 ANDD2) OR (D3 AND C2 AND C1 AND D1)
Injection inhibition of IM400 no.3 =
(D3 AND C2) AND (D2 OR (C1 AND D1))
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IM400 no.4 with the priority 4 always injection into the system except when there is a closed path
between itself and one IMD with a higher priority, that is, IM400 no.3, IM400 no.2, and IM400 no.1 in
this case.
The closed path occurs when:
(D4, C3, and D3) are closed, or
(D4, C3, C2, and D2) are closed, or
(D4, C3, C2, C1, and D1) are closed.
Therefore:
Injection inhibition of IM400 no.4 =
(D4 AND C3 AND D3) OR (D4 AND C3 AND C2 AND D2) OR (D4 AND C3 AND C2 AND C1 AND D1)
Injection inhibition of IM400 no.3 =
(D4 AND C3) AND (D3 OR (C2 AND D2) OR (C2 AND C1 AND D1))
The representation in Ladder PLC programming language is as follows:
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Self-Test
Description
The Vigilohm has a self-test function for testing:
The product: indicator lights, internal electronics
The measurement system, and the insulation alarm and preventive insulation alarm relays
Self-Test OK
If the self-test is successful, the following screen appears for three seconds:
After that, a measurement phase shown by a progress bar at the bottom of the screen appears, and then
one of the status screens automatically appears (system insulation resistance measurement or insulation
fault alarm).
Self-Test Not OK
If the self-test is not successful, the product automatically restarts. If the problem persists:
The red status indicator LED switches on.
The insulation alarm relay is triggered
A product inoperative message is displayed.
If this happens, briefly disconnect the auxiliary power supply of the Vigilohm. If the problem persists,
contact the Schneider Electric Customer Care Center.
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Human Machine Interface
Presentation
The Vigilohm features a sophisticated and intuitive human machine interface (HMI) with signaling indicator
lights, a graphic display, and contextual menu buttons for accessing the information required to operate
the Vigilohm and make parameter settings.
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Presentation
The diagram below illustrates the various elements for operating the Vigilohm.
1 Screen identification area containing a menu icon, and the name of the menu or parameter
2 Information area for displaying screen-specific details (measurement, insulation alarm, setting)
3 Navigation buttons
Navigation Buttons
The navigation buttons enable quick and intuitive navigation:
4 Contextual menu For scrolling down the display or moving to the next item in a list
button 2
For moving one digit to the left within a numerical value. If the
digit on the far left is already selected, pressing the button loops
you back to the digit on the right.
For moving 1 digit to the right within a numerical value
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Information Icons
This table describes the icons provided for information in the information area of the LCD display. Among
other things, they indicate which menu is selected or the insulation alarm status.
Icon Description
Main menu
Trend menu
Product identification
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Status Screens
Presentation
The default screen shows the insulation resistance value of the system. This screen is automatically
replaced by an alert screen when an insulation alarm occurs.
The screen backlight flashes to indicate an insulation alarm.
Each insulation measurement screen displays a status bar at the bottom that provides additional
information. In general, it shows the date and time of the insulation fault.
1 Insulation value
2 Progress bar for the refresh time
3 Bargraph indicating the insulation level on a logarithmic scale. The symbol indicates the insulation
alarm threshold value.
4 Status bar displaying additional information related to the current insulation alarm state. Different types
of status bar are available (see note below).
5 Contextual buttons for navigating the insulation screens or for launching a manual self-test.
NOTE: The different types of status bar are:
Current date and time: displayed when product is in normal operation (no insulation fault detected)
Insulation alarm active time delay: an insulation fault has been measured and the insulation alarm time
delay is active. This bar shows a progress bar for the time delay.
Insulation alarm pickup date and time
Insulation alarm dropout date and time
Insulation alarm relay acknowledgment
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Acknowledge the transient insulation fault by pressing the contextual menu button.
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Presentation
The special status screens are displayed depending on events that occur during the product life. The
screens depend on the event type but always trigger the red product status indicator light and the insulation
alarm relay is active. If the preventive insulation alarm relay is configured in mirror mode, it is also triggered
and no longer mirrors the insulation alarm relay.
Overvoltage
The overvoltage state is triggered when the voltage of the monitored system becomes too high. For details
on the Vigilohm IM400 limits, refer to the product performances. In case of overvoltage, the Vigilohm IM400
is no longer able to monitor the IT system and automatically disconnects of the power system until the
product is manually reset by briefly disconnecting the auxiliary power supply.
If the Disconnect Inj. parameter is set to OFF, the Vigilohm IM400 displays R > 10 MΩ.
Inoperative Product
The inoperative product state is triggered when the Vigilohm IM400 is inoperative.
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Modifying Parameters
Presentation
To modify any of the values, you must be familiar with how the interface menus are structured and the
general navigation principles. For more information about how the menus are structured, refer to the
Vigilohm IM400 menu structure (see page 56).
To modify the value of a parameter, follow either of the two methods described below:
Select an item (value plus unit) in a list.
Modify a numerical value, digit by digit.
The parameters listed below are the only ones where the numerical value can be modified:
date
time
password
Modbus address
Saving a Parameter
After you have confirmed the modified parameter, one of the two screens appears:
If the parameter has been saved correctly, the screen displays Saved and then automatically reverts to
the previous display.
If the parameter has not been saved correctly, the screen displays Error and the editing screen remains
active. It happens when:
a value is deemed to be out of range (for example the value is classed as forbidden),
there are several interdependent parameters.
Exiting an Entry
To exit the current parameter entry, press the ESC button. The screen reverts to the previous display.
Step Action
1 Navigate to MENU → Settings → Password.
2
Select Modify Password. Press to edit the new password digit by digit (editing starts from the digit
furthest to the right).
3
Use to increase the value of the digit. It will automatically roll over from 9 to 0.
NOTE: Keep the button pressed down to accelerate scrolling through the values.
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Step Action
4
Press to move to the next digit. Pressing this button on the last digit (furthest left) loops you back to
the first one.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all other digits.
6
Press to save the new password. A message indicates that the password was saved successfully.
The screen reverts to the previous one.
7
Select Activation. Press .
8
Change value list to ON by pressing the or arrows. Validate the entry by selecting . A message
indicates that the parameter was saved successfully.
Result: The password protection is now active.
Step Action
1 Press the contextual menu navigation keys to navigate to the parameter to edit.
2
Press . The screen to enter the password is displayed.
The first (furthest left) digit is selected and ready to edit.
3
Use to increase the value of the digit. It will automatically roll over from 9 to 0.
NOTE: Keep the button pressed down to accelerate scrolling through the values.
4
Press to move to the next digit. Pressing this button on the last digit (furthest right) loops you back to
the first one.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all other digits.
6
Press to validate the password entry. If the password has been entered correctly, the protection
system stays unlocked for 30 seconds or as long as you are editing parameters.
If the password has been entered incorrectly, an error message is displayed and you must enter the
password again. Use the ESC button to revert to the previous screen.
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Clock
Description
Vigilohm IM400 uses the date and time parameter to time-tag the system insulation faults recorded.
The time must be set:
whenever the power supply is interrupted,
when switching from winter to summer time and back.
If the auxiliary power supply is interrupted, Vigilohm IM400 retains the date and time setting from
immediately before the interruption.
Icon
When Vigilohm IM400 is powered up, the clock icon flashes on the system monitoring screens to indicate
that the clock needs to be set.
Pressing the top contextual button displays the clock setup screen.
Setting
To set the date and time, refer to the procedure for modifying a numerical value (see page 62).
Date/Time Format
The date is displayed in the format: dd.mm.yyyy.
The time is displayed using the 24-hour clock in the format: hh:mm.
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Description
Vigilohm IM400 records the details of the 30 most recent insulation fault events that have triggered one of
the 2 statuses below:
preventive insulation alarm
insulation alarm
Event 1 is the one that was recorded most recently and event 30 is the oldest recorded event.
The oldest event is deleted when a new event occurs. Due to the rolling buffer the Vigilohm IM400 may
show 28 logs maximum. To reset all the events, select Settings → Reset → Reset Logs.
Using this information, the performance of the distribution system can be improved and maintenance work
facilitated. It is also available through Modbus (see page 67).
Legend Description
1 Insulation fault value recorded
2 Type of insulation fault recorded: insulation alarm, preventive insulation alarm, transient insulation
alarm
3 Date and time when the insulation alarm fault, preventive insulation alarm, or transient insulation
fault occurred
4 Date and time when the event disappeared:
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Trend Screens
Presentation
Vigilohm IM400 records and can display curves of the average of the system insulation over the following
durations:
last hour (1 point every 2 minutes)
last day (1 point per hour)
last week (1 point per day)
last month (1 point per day)
last year (1 point per month)
The chart scale automatically adjusts to the shown data to optimize the display accuracy.
The curves show a general trend how the system insulation evolves over time. They are calculated from
averages related to shorter or longer durations depending on the charts. So charts may not show transient
insulation faults when they are smoothed over time.
Trend Screen
Legend Description
1 Trend
2 Current value of the insulation alarm threshold
3 Vertical dotted line: indicates a power interruption (duration undefined)
4 Squared area: indicates that the injection has been inhibited
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Communication via Modbus RS-485
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Communication Parameters
Before initiating any communication processes, configure the Modbus communication port via the HMI on
Vigilohm IM400 selecting Menu → Settings → Modbus.
In point-to-point mode, when the device is directly connected to a computer, the reserved address 248 can
be used to communicate with the device whatever the device internal address.
The yellow indicator light indicates the status of the activity on the Modbus RS-485 bus as follows:
If Then
If the indicator light is flashing Communication on the bus is active.
If the indicator light is off There is no active communication between master and slave.
NOTE: The yellow indicator light flashes on every valid Modbus frame even if the Vigilohm IM400 is not
addressed directly.
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Modbus Functions
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Table Format
Modbus register tables have the following columns:
Register address: Address of register encoded in the Modbus frame, in hexadecimal (hex) and decimal
(dec) formats
Register number: corresponds to the Register Address + 1, in hexadecimal (hex) and decimal (dec)
formats
RW: Whether the register is read only (R) or read/write (RW)
Unit: The unit the information is expressed in
Type: The encoding data type
Range: The permitted values for this variable, usually a subset of what the format allows
Description: Provides information about the register and the values that apply
System Status
Monitoring
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Trending Data
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Diagnostic
Settings
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Example of an Event
The two records below represent an insulation alarm that occurred at 12:00 on October 1, 2010 and was
acknowledged at 12:29.
Record number: 1
Record number: 2
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b15 b14 b13 b12 b11 b10 b09 b08 b07 b06 b05 b04 b03 b02 b01 b00 Word
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R4 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Word 1
0 0 0 0 M M M M WD WD WD D D D D D Word 2
SU 0 0 H H H H H iV 0 mn mn mn mn mn mn Word 3
ms ms ms ms ms ms ms ms ms ms ms ms ms ms ms ms Word 4
M - Months
1 byte
Value from 1...12
D - Days
1 byte
Value from 1...31
H - Hours
1 byte
Value from 0...23
mn - Minutes
1 byte
Value from 0...59
ms - Milliseconds
2 byte
Value from 0...59999
The following fields are in CP56Time2a standard and are considered as optional:
WD - Week Day
If not used, set to 0 (1 = Sunday, 2 = Monday...)
Value from 1...7
SU - Summertime
If not used, set to 0 (0 = standard time, 1 = summertime)
Value from 0...1
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions must be thoroughly implemented before commissioning or attempting to
repair electrical equipment or carry out maintenance. Carefully read and follow the safety precautions
described below.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, ARC FLASH OR BURNS
Wear suitable personal protective equipment and follow the currently applicable electrical safety
instructions. See, for example, standard NFPA 70E when carrying out work in the USA.
Only qualified personnel should maintain this equipment. Such work should be performed only after
reading all the installation instructions.
Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside it.
NEVER work alone.
Beware of potential hazards and wear personal protective equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
HAZARD OF PRODUCT DAMAGE
Never open the Vigilohm unit.
Do not attempt to repair any components in the Vigilohm range, either in the unit or an accessory.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
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Self-Test
The Vigilohm performs a series of self-tests on start-up, and then at regular intervals during operation to
detect any potential inoperations in its internal and external circuits. For more information on the self-test
function, refer to the relevant section (see page 53).
Troubleshooting
The table describes the potential problems and their probable causes. It also indicates the checks that can
be carried out or provides possible solutions for each scenario. If you are still unable to resolve a problem
after consulting the table, contact your Schneider Electric regional sales representative for assistance.
The product status indicator light is red The Vigilohm injection circuit is cut off. Briefly disconnect the auxiliary power supply for
and the display indicates that an error the Vigilohm.
occurred during the self-test.
Although the Vigilohm is being supplied Inoperative indicator light. Restart the self-test and check that the product
with power, the product status indicator status indicator light lights up briefly.
light does not light up.
The insulation alarm indicator light does Inoperative indicator light. Restart the self-test and check that the insulation
not light up in the event of an insulation alarm indicator light lights up briefly.
fault.
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Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
Characteristic Values
AC or mixed Phase-to-phase voltage ≤ 830 Vac(1)(2) or
AC/DC IT systems (1) with IM400 connected to neutral
≤ 1,700 Vac(3)
With IM400 connected to phase ≤ 480 Vac(1)(2) or
≤ 1,000 Vac(3)
Frequency 45...440 Hz
DC or rectified systems Line voltage < 480 Vdc(1)(2) or
≤ 1,200 Vdc(3)(4)
(1) When the insulation monitor is linked to a non-insulated inverter, it is necessary to take into account the DC voltage
limit rather than the AC limit.
(2) IM400 directly connected to the power system.
(3) IM400 used with IM400-1700 or PHT1000 subassemblies.
(4) 1000 Vdc with IM400-1700 and 1200 Vdc with PHT1000.
Electrical Characteristics
Characteristic Values
Range for insulation resistance readings 10 Ω...10 MΩ
Range for capacitance readings 0.01...500 µF
(2,000 µF for PV applications)
Insulation fault signaling Number of thresholds 2 (protected password)
Threshold settings Insulation alarm 0.04...500 kΩ
Preventive 1 kΩ...1 MΩ
insulation alarm
Hysteresis ont the thresholds of insulation alarm and preventive insulation Setting threshold when the insulation
alarm alarm triggers
Setting threshold +20% when the
insulation alarm releases
Time delay for signaling 0...7,200 s
Dielectric strength 4000 Vac / 5500 Vdc
7.3 kV impulse
Auxiliary supply voltage 50/60/400 Hz 100...440 Vac
DC 100...440 Vdc
Auxiliary supply voltage tolerances +/-15 %
Monitored system voltage IM400 directly connected +5%
tolerances
IM400 used with IM400-1700 +15%
Maximum device consumption 25 VA / 10 Ω
Measurement voltage Variable 15 Vp, 33 Vp, 120 Vp
Measurement current Variable 375 µAp, 825 µAp, 3 mAp
Fault locating current 3.75 mAp
Extraneous DC voltage Ufg 506 V
Device operating test Self-test / manual test
Internal impedance At 50/60/400 Hz 40 kΩ
Internal resistance Ri of the measuring circuit 40 kΩ
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Characteristic Values
Output contact Quantity 2 (standard and failsafe)
Type of contact SPDT one changeover contact
Operating principle N/O N/C operation
Electrical endurance 30,000 cycles
Breaking capacity 250 Vac 3A
48 Vdc 1 A, 10 mA minimum load
Minimum switching load 24 Vac/dc 2 mA
Injection inhibition (voltage supplied by IM400) Voltage 24 Vdc
Current 5 mA
Installation category 300 V/OVC III, degree of pollution 2
600 V/OVC II, degree of pollution 2
Characteristic Value
Dielectric strength 15.4 kV impulse
Measurement current Variable 30 µAp, 60 µAp, 220 µAp
Extraneous DC voltage Ufg 1,150 Vdc
Internal impedance At 50/60/400 Hz 430 kΩ
Internal resistance Ri of the measuring circuit 430 kΩ
Mechanical Characteristics
Characteristic Value
Weight 0.75 kg
Thermoplastic case Mounting Flush mount or on grid
Degree of protection Front IP54
Back IP20
Other Characteristics
Characteristic Value
Temperature range For operation –25...+55 °C (65 °C)(1)
For storage –40...+70 °C
Use Indoors
Altitude Up to 3000 m
Degree of pollution 2
Overvoltage category 300 V / OVCIII, 600 V / OVCII
Standards Product IEC 61557-8
Safety IEC 61010-1, UL 508, C22.2 no. 14-05
Installation IEC 60364-4-41
Output contact IEC 61810-2
(1) With IM400-1700 voltage adaptor and 230 V ±15 % auxiliary supply.
(2) Suitable for use in all climates:
Damp heat, equipment not operating (IEC 60068-2-30)
Damp heat, equipment operating (IEC 60068-2-56)
Salt mist (IEC 60068-2-52)
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Glossary
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Glossary
I
Insulation Alarm
The insulation alarm is triggered when the insulation level on the monitored network goes below the
configured threshold.
P
Preventive Insulation Alarm
The preventive insulation alarm is triggered when the insulation level on the monitored network goes below
the configured threshold – this value cannot be set lower than the Insulation Alarm threshold.
T
Transient Fault
The transient fault appears when the insulation alarm triggers and the insulation level on the monitored
network has gone back above the configured threshold without user acknowledging the insulation alarm.
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