Megger-Sales Guide MIT1525

MIT1525 15 kV
Industrial Insulation Tester
NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH

SALES GUIDE
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Product Launch Sales Guide MIT1525 Jan 2014
Copyright© 2014 Megger Instruments Limited, Archcliffe Road, Dover CT17 9EN
SALES GUIDE CONTENTS
MIT1525 SUMMARY .................................................................................................................... 4

MIT1525 SALES MESSAGE AND STRATEGY ......................................................................... 5
NEW MIT1525 15kV INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTER FEATURES .................................... 8
PRODUCT FAMILY SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 9
BENEFITS OF 15 kV INSULATION TESTING WITH MIT1525 FOR INDUSTRIAL & OEM
CUSTOMERS ............................................................................................................................ 10
PRODUCT USAGE .................................................................................................................... 14
CUSTOMERS ............................................................................................................................ 15
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................... 15
ORDERING INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 19

MIT1525 Industrial tester
MIT1525 SUMMARY
Key features at a glance

15 kV max. test voltage
6 mA noise rejection – 3 mA S/C current
Safety: CATIV 1000V rated to 3000 m
Always ready to test – Dual Li-ion batteries
or AC supply
Ease of use – rotary switches point to
function and mode required
Convenient, safe remote control operation
L , change timer settings, record
Flexible - VL
temperature with results
Target Customers Applications
Industrial companies Testing to NETA standards requiring

• Installation 15 kV test voltage: (NETA ATS 2007.
• Commissioning Section 7.15.1) 34 500 V and above for
• Maintenance motors/generators and equipment
• Repair rated above 35 kV (PEARL
OEMs Reconditioning Standard/NETA MTS-
• Motor / generator 1997 Table 10.1).
manufacturers / repairers Commissioning new installations
• Transformer manufacturers Transformers
• Cable manufacturers Circuit breakers
Electrical service companies Current transformers
• Installation Cable testing
• Commissioning Detecting insulation damage caused
• Maintenance during installation / transportation
• Repair Remote control insulation resistance
Renewable source operators testing
• Wind Regular maintenance testing:
• Solar • Switchgear
• Biomass • Motors
• Hydro • Generators
• Cables
• HV Installations
• Transformers
• CTs
• Circuit breakers

MIT1525 SALES MESSAGE AND STRATEGY
The current Megger MIT range of 5 kV and 10 kV range was launched in May 2012 building on a
success story of experience and innovation. Since then the success has continued building a huge
customer base just like their predecessors. Over the years customer have summed up their
reasons to buy as, “We buy these instruments because they work!”.
The latest range has proven to be an unrivalled combination of testing performance, simplicity to
use, toughness, reliability and convenient small size and light weight. Megger is now the first
company to develop an instrument that combines all of these attributes with a 15 kV output.
The MIT advertising tag lines
Megger – the name in insulation testing (used in April 2012 launch)
Or
Works where ever you work – and now in applications that require 15kV
With new developments in insulation material technology the trend is moving towards the use of
higher test voltages, indeed Megger has seen a big increase in 10kV instrument sales over the last
3 years. Apart from the obvious benefits of increasing test voltage relating to the increase in test
current, higher test voltage requirements have appeared in a number of standards, notably 10 kV in
IEEE43 :2000.
However 15 kV is now in demand as engineers experience earlier degradation detection and better
fault detection on high voltage equipment. Many power utilities in South America have already
incorporated 15 kV testing into their procedures and this trend is now spreading into Europe, Middle
East and Asia. In the US NETA standards specify 15 kV. The NETA Pearl reconditioning standard /
NETA MTS-1997 specifies 15 kV testing on equipment with a maximum voltage rating of 35 kV and
above. Motors tested to NETA ATS 2007 with 34,500 V or above on their name plate also require
testing at 15kV.
Introducing the complete MIT industrial insulation tester range - now four models 5 kV to
15 kV DC
MIT515 : 5 kV IRT with PI and DAR but no memory
MIT525 : 5 kV IRT with all test modes including a ramp test plus advanced memory
functions with recall to screen, RTC for time/date stamp of results and USB cable interface
to PC/PowerDB
MIT1025: 10 kV IRT with all test modes including a ramp test plus advanced memory
to PC/PowerDB
MIT1525: 15 kV IRT with all test modes including a ramp test plus advanced memory
to PC/PowerDB. CATIV1000V, 3000m altitude.

Sales strategy
Megger recommends the following approach to promoting sales of the new MIT1525. Remember
the MIT range of 5, 10 and 15 kV instruments is ideal for Industrial customers, and can be used at
Power utility distribution voltage environments.
• 15 kV up sale route – in particular any customers interested in the MIT1025 will enjoy the
following benefits
1. Improved fault detection and earlier degradation identification on equipment
rated at 35 kV and above, and motors at 34.5 kV and above
2. Future proofing of test capabilities
3. Noise immunity – 6 mA. Note: the MIT does not have averaging filters to
remove low frequency variation
4. Higher 30 TΩ range at 15 kV – detect degradation even earlier
5. Better accuracy at high IR values, such as those regularly experienced on
some extra high voltage equipment – ± 5% maintained to 3 TΩ at 15 kV, 10
kV instruments maintain ± 5% to 2 TΩ, 5 kV instruments maintain ± 5% to 1
TΩ
6. Ability to safely test at much higher altitude – 3000 m with maintained CATIV
1000 V safety rating
7. Higher CATIV 1000V safety rating relates to testing environments before the
incoming service entrance on buildings. 1000 V relates to the phase to earth
voltage rating of equipment
• Presenting the MIT1525 to Power Utility distribution maintenance departments that

are:-
1. Responsible for the maintenance of any equipment rated at 35 kV and above.
2. Currently using 10 kV insulation testers
• Presenting the MIT1525 to Industrial companies that are:-

1. Involved in the installation, commissioning, maintenance, or repair of any
equipment rated at 35 kV or above, and motors at 34.5 kV and above.
• Presenting the MIT1525 to OEMs that are:-

1. Manufacturing motors rated at 34,500 kV or above
2. Manufacturing transformers rated at 35 kV or above
3. Manufacturing switch gear rated at 35 kV or above
4. Manufacturing circuit breakers rated at 35 kV or above
5. Manufacturing HV cables

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
The quick start is diagrammatic and Mains/line power or battery Designed to IEC 61010,
simple to follow operation keeps you testing all terminals safety rated
CATIV1000 V
Large LCD backlit display shows Streaming data to a laptop running New 15 kV 3 x 3 m leadset supplied
analogue and digital display PowerDB as standard

NEW MIT1525 15kV INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTER FEATURES
PRODUCTIVITY NOISE
REJECTION
or
6 mA noise
rejection
Li-ion
battery
BATTERY
CHANGE
SAFETY
MIT15 DIY battery

CAT IV 25 replacement
100
to 300 0 V
0m
MEMORY DATA
STREAMING
5.5 hours @ 5 s intervals

11 27
18 Apr +
2013

PRODUCT FAMILY SPECIFICATIONS
Feature MIT515 MIT525 MIT1025 MIT1525
Output voltage maximum (kV) 5 5 10 15
Resistance range max 10TΩ 10TΩ 20TΩ 30TΩ
Line Power
Battery Power
Battery life - (h) 6 6 4.5 4.5
Battery charge time (h max) 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Weight - no leads (kg) 4.5 4.5 4.5 6.5
Size (cm) 32x29x18 32x29x18 32x29x18 36x31x20
Digital/Analogue display
Display Backlight
Voltage output measurement
Dedicated voltmeter
Voltmeter function
Accuracy from 1 MΩ to ±5%≤1TΩ ±5%≤1TΩ ±5%≤2TΩ ±5%≤3TΩ
±20% to ±20% to ±20% to ±20% to
10TΩ 10TΩ 20TΩ 35TΩ
Insulation
Short circuit current 3 mA 3 mA 3 mA 3 mA
Auto IR, IR(t)
Auto PI, DAR
Auto DD
Auto SV, Ramp Test
Breakdown detection
Burn mode
Elapsed Test indic. 99 mins
Programmable test duration 99 min 99 min 99 min 99 min
Capacitance measurement
Time Constant display
Real time data output
Data Storage
Variable test voltage
Lock voltage range
Software filtering
Insulation Alarms
USB interface
Bluetooth® interface
Remote Control
Real Time Clock
Power DB Lite
Temp. recording
Relative humidity recording
Filters 10 s, 30 s, 100 s, 200 s
Noise rejection 3 mA 3 mA 3 mA 6 mA
Altitude 3000 m 3000 m 3000 m 3000 m
CAT IV 600V
CAT IV 1000V
Guard terminal

BENEFITS OF 15 kV INSULATION TESTING WITH MIT1525 FOR
INDUSTRIAL & OEM CUSTOMERS
MIT1525 – A versatile performer with 15 kV test voltage
• The new MIT1525 15 kV DC insulation testers are equally well suited for motor / generator
production and repair as they are for low and medium voltage substation use. Transformer
OEMs and repairers will benefit from the 15 kV test voltage and the extensive capabilities of
the MIT1525.
• A full suite of test modes for rotating machinery with preset IEEE 43 and IEEE 95 standard
timings are selectable via the mode switch. Timings can be adjusted if required by the user
with the central rotary switch pointing at the settings position. Tests modes include basic IR,
auto-timed IR test, PI, DAR, Dielectric Discharge, Step Voltage and ramp tests.
• Features include user settable voltage range, test mode timer adjustments, logging entire
tests or saving summary results with time/date stamp, plus the ability to record temperature
measured by an independent thermometer via an on-screen prompt at the end of a test.
• The graphical quick start guide in the product lid enables first-time users to operate the unit
without the need to refer to the user guide.
Always ready to test

• Continuous operation on battery for 4 hours.
• With a flat battery a 30 min charge will power the unit for up to 90 minutes continuous
testing.
• Alternatively, use an AC source to power the instrument.
Continuous / repetitive measurement capability

• Automation in factory testing via remote control can improve test throughput and ensures
integrity of results streamed in real time to the controlling PC.
• The ability to remotely control intervals between IR tests is beneficial wherever repetitive
resistance testing is required, e.g. subsea cable laying or factory based testing of cables
under varying temperature and pressure.
Operator Safety
• The MIT1525 is safety rated to CATIV 1000V up to 3000 m.
• Safety on the shop floor is paramount and the ability to remotely start/stop tests, in caged
environments for example, benefits personnel who do not have to enter the cage at any
stage during the test.
• Data streaming via USB cable records results every second to PowerDB, Megger’s asset
management system platform.
Low cost of ownership

• User replaceable batteries
• Rugged case and internal mouldings protect against product failure
• Minimal cables used internally improve reliability

MIT1525 Unique Selling Points
Customer benefit provided Enabling feature(s)
Lithium Ion battery technology
Longest battery service life plus fastest battery
charge time
Best battery tolerance to ambient heat
The majority of substation measurements fall in

the range from 100 GC to 1 TΩ range. The Accuracy where it matters most
MIT1525 provides a high level of accuracy ± 5 % accuracy from 1 MΩ to 30TΩ at 15 kV
throughout important area.
Fastest battery charge time
Get an afternoon’s testing following a short Fully charge battery in typically 2 hours
lunch break worth of charging
No AC supply at the test location? Over 1 hour continuous testing from
No extension leads available? only a 30 minute charge
Then take the lightweight unit somewhere to fast
charge
When using the guard terminal to remove the High performance Guard terminal
effects of surface leakage, it’s performance is specification
part of the measurement uncertainty
Confidence in measured values when using the

guard terminal “2% error guarding 500 kΩ leakage
with 100 MΩ load”
Dual case construction

Confidence in instruments ruggedness and
ability to protect inner case fire retardant
protection
Confidence in instrument safety

Fire retardant inner case, extra tough outer case
Test lead locks into instrument terminal
Plugs lock into instrument
Additional safety when testing long cables. Less

chance of accidental test lead disconnection
resulting in a capacitance not being safely
discharged.

MIT1525 Distinctive Selling Points
Customer benefit provided Enabling distinctive feature(s)
Easy to store and carry and able to perform No compromise superior insulation
stable high accuracy insulation measurements resistance test performance
Rotary range switch operation
Easy to use
Minimum time required for user to familiarise
themselves with the instrument Simple quick start label in lid
Can see exactly what the instruments function
are on the front panel
CATIV 1000V rating is on ALL terminals
1000V protection on terminals

Operates at high altitude and still maintains high Operate up to 3000m altitude
level of operator safety CATIV 1000V rating maintained
Test leads with non-removable test clips
Additional safety when testing long cables. Less

chance of inadvertence test lead disconnection
resulting in a capacitance not being safely
discharged.
High quality flexible silicon insulated test

leads with test clips insulated to latest
edition of IEC 61010-031.
Confidence in instrument safety i.e. Touch proof with clip closed

MIT1525 Distinctive Selling Points …. continued
Customer benefit provided Enabling distinctive feature(s)
Can test from AC supply even with
completely flat battery
Always ready to test
Functional earth point must be connected at

all times
Compliance with IEEE 43:2000 which
recommends test voltage up to 10 kV 10,000 V test voltage option
NETA recommendation for rotating machinery 15,000 V test voltage option
above 34500 V is IR testing at 15 kV
Select your specific test voltage User set test voltage lock range
MIT1525 has 3 mA short circuit current

Rapid charging of capacitance, such that found capacity with
on long cables
New Max Power Regulation technology
Ensures maximum power transfer
Maintain test voltage even when high levels of whatever the load up to 15 kV
surface leakage are present for example
Checking generated frequencies Dedicated voltage meter range with

Check for induced voltages frequency (Hz) measurement
Obtain accurate measurements even in a range
of electrically noisy environments from industrial Noise immunity, specified at 6 mA
locations to distribution substations
Identify test results and know exactly when they
Date and time stamped stored test results
were performed.
These instruments work in tough conditions, it Tough case with high IP65 rating
takes a tough instrument to survive with lid closed
Easy to replace USB and AC supply cable Standard USB and IEC AC cable
No need for user to send to a service agent to User changeable battery

replace battery
No need to recalibrate IR ranges following

battery replacement
No need to recalibrate on screen battery charge

life indication following battery replacement

PRODUCT USAGE
Insulation testers form an integral part of testing in the electrical power industry and the new 15 kV
insulation testers are designed to provide the highest performance, intuitive operation, tough outer
case, light weight, high productivity and a full set of automatic test modes.
Insulation resistance testing can be summarised as:
Measuring numerous assets HV switchyards, e.g. CTs, circuit breakers,

transformers, isolators and cables
Checking new equipment for insulation damage that may have happened during
transportation to site or on installation
Checking for wiring errors prior to the initial power up of a new asset
Verifying an existing installation / equipment following repair
Predictive maintenance testing, looking for downward trends in insulation values to

aid assessment of an asset’s expected lifetime.
Here are a few applications suited to the new MIT1525:
OEM electrical manufacturers/repairers

Testing switches, connectors and relays
Cables
Motors
Generators
Transformers
Wind turbine farms

Transformers
Power drives
Cables
Industrial plant
Transformers
Motors
Cables
Railway / Railroad Industry

Traction motors
Locomotive transformers
Raw material processing, e.g. cement plants

HV power supply installation
Motors

CUSTOMERS
Electrical Maintenance Companies
Industrial/OEM Companies
Motor and generator manufacturers
Wind turbine manufacturers
Wind turbine installation contractors
Process Control Plants
University / Colleges
Railways
Defence / Government
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
The new MIT1525 insulation tester has a top end specification. It has a full suite of test modes,
advanced memory with time/date stamp and the ability to record temperature (measured with
independent thermometer) and on-board storage with a capacity to log up to 5.5 hours of data
saved every 5 seconds. Downloading of saved results, logs and real-time streaming of results is
possible via a USB cable interface.
The 15 kV test voltage is an important feature enabling customers to measure motors and
generators above 34500 V (NETA ATS 2007. Section 7.15.1) and equipment rated above 35 kV
(PEARL Reconditioning Standard / NETA MTS-1997 Table 10.1).
Insulation test output
MIT1525: preset voltages are 1000 V, 2500 V, 5000 V, 10000 V, 15000 V and a user
settable ‘lock’ voltage from 40 V to 15 kV; voltage outputs are adjustable using up/down
arrow buttons and are specified within the range -0% to +4%.
Current output into a short circuit is 3mA
The MIT1525 features new Max Power Regulation technology to achieve the quickest
possible voltage ramp when the test starts.
Noise rejection is 6 mA on the MIT1525 enabling readings in high voltage substations

Note that there are no averaging filters to remove VLF variation

Insulation resistance ranges
Digital : 30 TΩ @ 15 kV for MIT1525
Analogue : 10 TΩ
The insulation measuring ranges have been chosen as a result of extensive feedback
obtained from the industrial user. In these environments higher TΩ ranges tend to be heavily
influenced by ambient conditions.
Insulation resistance accuracy
MIT1525, ± 5% from 1 MΩ to 3 TΩ, ± 20% to 30 TΩ
The new MIT1525 has been designed to provide the accuracy where it matters most. High
insulation measurements fall in the 100 GΩ to 500 GΩ range, with a few readings reaching
1TΩ. The measurement accuracy is most important in this range. For this reason the new
MIT1525 15 kV insulation tester provides ± 5% accuracy from 1 MΩ to 3TΩ.
Insulation test modes
Basic IR test
Timed (auto-stop) IR test
DAR
PI
DD
SV
Ramp
Diagnostic tests in summary:-
Dielectric Absorption Ratio (DAR)
Short version of PI test, typically with readings taken at 30 second and 1 minute
Can be performed with other test times
Used on thin, low absorption insulation
Polarization index test
Readings taken at 1 minute and 10 minutes.

PI = R10m / R1m
PI value - generally above 2 is okay and > 4 is good
Detection of damp or contaminated insulation
Dielectric Discharge (DD)
Measures the discharge currents 60 seconds after an insulation test has been
completed
Reabsorption current at 60 seconds indicates insulation condition
Slow reabsorption points to a problem
The DD value = Current flowing after 1 minute (mA)
Test Voltage (V) x Capacitance (F)
DD value generally less than 2 is acceptable
Used to show up single layer of poor insulation
Step Voltage Test (SV)
Increase voltage in steps (usually 5 steps)

Test voltage constant between steps for about 60 seconds
Insulation reading should remain constant
Any marked or unusual resistance reduction is an indication of weakness.
Shows up cracked or dry insulation
Ramp Test
Test voltage is gradually increased (ramped up) to a final

voltage level
Advantage over step voltage is that the ramp test is less
likely to result in unpredictable damage due to the sudden
large increase in test voltage experienced in the step
voltage test. In addition the ramp test allows the user to
separate the leakage current from the capacitive and
polarisation currents. This means small defects in
insulation can be detected more easily.
As the voltage is increased the insulation leakage current
is graphed and continuously monitored during the test.
Should a sudden increase in leakage current be observed
the operator has the opportunity to terminate the test
before a full breakdown occurs, potentially damaging the
insulation.
The ramp test is specified in IEEE 95-2002, The IEEE Recommended practice for
insulation testing of AC electric machinery (2300 V and above) with high direct
voltage.
IEEE 95-2002 recommends a slow and continuous increase of test voltage of
typically 1kV per minute. (the 15 kV insulation testers default to this rate)
Comparing the resulting current curve with the example curves in IEEE 95-2002
allows detection of various faults.
Typical normal ramp test result Typical ramp test showing moisture insgress
8 8
7 7
6 6
Test current (uA)
Test current (uA)
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 T 1
0 h 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 0 2 4 6 8 10
e Applied te st voltage (kV) Applied te st voltage (kV)
T
The Bureau of Reclamation recommends the use of the DC Ramp test on a wide
range of machines with polyester, asphalt and epoxy-mica insulations
Another possible application for the ramp test is to test voltage suppression devices
by monitoring the applied voltage at a specified current.

During this test measurements on the MIT1526 may be streamed live to a PC via a
USB cable to the supplied Power DB Lite software. The current curve is plotted live
in Power DB Lite during the test allowing the user to monitor progress as
recommended by IEEE95-2002.
Voltage measurement / detection:
Dedicated voltmeter function; 30 V to 660 V DC or AC with frequency (45 Hz to 65

Hz), used as a safety feature to check for induced voltages
Voltmeter display shown in resistance test modes as a warning of live voltage if a
voltage 50 V or above is detected at the terminals
Guard Terminal:
An important feature of any IRT is the performance of the Guard terminal specified
as; 2% error guarding 500 kΩ leakage with 100 MΩ load
When in use the guard terminal performance is part of the measurement uncertainty
therefore it is important to provide a specification for this function.
The guard terminal is an important tool to avoid low insulation resistance values
caused by the effects of leakage currents
User Safety
MIT1525 is safety rated at CATIV 1000V

The CATIV 1000V rating is maintained to an altitude of 3000 m
Some utilities specify CATIV as for use on their distribution network
Operating Temperature Range
The operating temperature range is -20 ºC to + 50 ºC
In summary the new MIT1525 kV insulation testers are ideal for industrial companies and
OEMs.

ORDERING INFORMATION
Description
Model Part Number
MIT1525-UK 1002-907
MIT1525-EU 1002-908
MIT1525-US 1002-909
MIT1525-AU 1002-910
A 3 x 3 m 15 kV leadset is available including shielded test leads for use in

especially high noise environments.


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Industrial Insulation Tester

NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH

Megger Instruments Limited

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MIT1525 SUMMARY .................................................................................................................... 4

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Key features at a glance

Target Customers Applications

Industrial companies Testing to NETA standards requiring

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The MIT advertising tag lines

Megger – the name in insulation testing (used in April 2012 launch)

MIT515 : 5 kV IRT with PI and DAR but no memory

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• Presenting the MIT1525 to Power Utility distribution maintenance departments that

• Presenting the MIT1525 to Industrial companies that are:-

• Presenting the MIT1525 to OEMs that are:-

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MIT15 DIY battery

5.5 hours @ 5 s intervals

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Always ready to test

Continuous / repetitive measurement capability

Low cost of ownership

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Best battery tolerance to ambient heat

The majority of substation measurements fall in

Confidence in measured values when using the

Dual case construction

Confidence in instrument safety

Additional safety when testing long cables. Less

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Rotary range switch operation

CATIV 1000V rating is on ALL terminals

Confidence in instrument safety

1000V protection on terminals

Test leads with non-removable test clips

Additional safety when testing long cables. Less

High quality flexible silicon insulated test

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Always ready to test

Functional earth point must be connected at

MIT1525 has 3 mA short circuit current

Checking generated frequencies Dedicated voltage meter range with

No need for user to send to a service agent to User changeable battery

No need to recalibrate IR ranges following

No need to recalibrate on screen battery charge

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Insulation resistance testing can be summarised as:

Measuring numerous assets HV switchyards, e.g. CTs, circuit breakers,

Verifying an existing installation / equipment following repair

Predictive maintenance testing, looking for downward trends in insulation values to

Here are a few applications suited to the new MIT1525:

OEM electrical manufacturers/repairers

Wind turbine farms

Railway / Railroad Industry

Raw material processing, e.g. cement plants

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Motor and generator manufacturers

Wind turbine manufacturers

Wind turbine installation contractors