Motorguard automatic insulation tester

Motor insulation protection

Value-added benefits An adjustable set point, factory

preset to customer specifica-
• Reduced downtime of
tions, can be programmed to
critical processes
signal an alarm and lockout
• Permanent installation— to prevent the equipment from
replaces manual testing operating if the set point is
exceeded (default factory
• Reduced maintenance staff preset threshold value is 1.5
time and cost megohms). The manual reset
• Continuous testing of feature enables a return to
offline motors operational status only after
the alarm condition has been
• Significant safety/exposure corrected. Motorguard will
improvement not impair normal operation of
• Increased operating efficiency equipment being monitored.
• Extended motor life
• Planned motor reconditioning
vs. motor rewind

Features
• Auto/manual test operation
• Flashing LED display with
test and alarm indication
Unscheduled equipment downtime can ruin your day
• Adjustable alarm setpoint with
and your production schedule. Moisture, contamination latching contacts and manual
and heat combine to break down motor winding insulation, reset capability
Megohm Panel Meter
shorten motor life, and threaten your critical processes • Full 500 Vdc test voltage
with catastrophic motor failure. • Fused input and test leads
The solution to early corrective action before • Mounting bracket
motor failure problems motor failure occurs, avoiding • Shock- and vibration-resistant
costly downtime. construction
Motorguard™ is an automatic
insulation resistance tester Motorguard’s current installed • Five-year limited warranty
that monitors and protects base is diverse and includes
critical-duty motors. Originally utilities, OEMs, oil/chemical • Optional 2% MCC unit
offered in medium voltage refineries and ships. Most door-mounted megohm
applications, Motorguard is oil and gas platforms in the panel meter
now available in a cost-effective Gulf of Mexico use Motorguard
480V design in Eaton motor technology to protect their
control centers (MCCs). This motors and generators for the Operation
low voltage design tests the same reason. Eaton is proud to Motorguard applies a current-
integrity of motor winding introduce this patented, cost- limited, fixed DC voltage to the
insulation during idle cycles effective and proven technology motor windings during idle
and triggers alarms to signal to the industrial marketplace periods. A solid-state compara-
unsafe conditions. Maintenance in their MCC product line. tor circuit monitors measured
personnel can then initiate leakage current to ground.

Motorguard
 480V
480V Three-Phase
Motor
Circuit Breaker Motor
Starter

Motor
Control Start Run
Transformer Circuit Signal

Lockout
Signal Test
Output

Internal to
MCC Unit Input Power Motorguard
Return Signal

plc/Alarm Remote Test/Alarm

External to
System Indicators
MCC Unit (Optional)
Remote
Alarm MCC Unit Door-
Signals Mounted Panel
Meter

Motorguard MGRDGP500 specifications

Motorguard power supply
Feature Description
Input power 115–125 Vac 50/60 Hz @ 0.05A max.
Test voltage 500 Vdc @ 200 µA max.
Alarm contacts 2.5A @ 240 Vac or 28 Vdc
Lockout contacts 5A @ 240 Vac or 28 Vdc
LED display Test on: green; alarm: red (flash)
Control accuracy 2% overall
Ambient temperature –14°F to 140°F
Dimensions inches (mm) H x W x D 2.75 x 2.25 x 4.50 (69.8 x 57.1 x 114.3)
Megohm panel meter Weight 1 lb
Assembly Meets ULR 508 specifications
integral mounting bracket. Shock-
and vibration-resistant construction.

Eaton Corporation
Electrical Sector
1111 Superior Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114
United States
877-ETN-CARE (877-386-2273)
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