Eaton InsulGard Installation And Start Up Manualline

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InsulGard System Installation and Start Up Guideline41. InsulGard System InstallationAlways refer to the user manuals included on the Flash drive with the Insulgard. Full set of user manuals areavailable for download at www.eaton.com/pdInstallation of the InsulGard (IG) system is based on the physical layout of each monitored object and may includevariations. The typical installation for rotating machines and switchgears is described below.InsulGards are generally not interchangeable devices. Sensors configurations can vary significantly from projectto project. The InsulGard typically comes preconfigured in based on the configuration worksheet received from thecustomer at the time of order entry (see Appendix 3 – add link). Be sure that the Insulgard device is designated forthis particular project and to be connected to this particular set of sensors. Switching InsulGard devices can requiresignificant reprogramming of database software and InsulGard firmware settings and can lead to errors.Each installation includes installation of InsulGard (Section 1.1 - Link), partial discharge (PD) and external auxiliary(Aux) sensors (Section 1.2 - Link) and their connection to Insulgard monitor. Also some external interfaces can beconnected to the Insulgard to remotely get information about the monitor and monitored object condition.This installation can be done only on de-energized equipment. ALWAYS use appropriate safety practice toensure safe work!1.1. InsulGard installation and external connection.Your InsulGard device has two parts: Monitor and Sensor Interface Board connected by a flat ribbon cable.Cables from PD and Auxiliary sensors must be connected directly to the Sensor Interface Board.1) InsulGard installation options:a) On the panel in NEMA-4X enclosure with or without transparent windows for outdoor installation (Fig. 1-1a).This enclosure can be installed before the equipment is de-energized.b) On a panel (Figure 1-1b) for installation into any custom cabinet including explosion-proof enclosure.c) Door mount InsulGard (Figure 1-2) with the Sensor Interface Board installed on the back of the InsulGard unititself. Usually, this type of assembly is used for indoor installation on a switchgear door. Door cutoutdimensions are in Appendix 4 - Link.a b cFigure 1-1. a, b – IG installed on the panel and in NEMA 4 enclosure with window; c- panel with removed IGSensor Interface BoardTerminals forpower supplyOutlet for115VACFusewire for panelgrounding