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ANSI/EASA Standard AR100-2020
ANSI/EASA AR100-2020: Recommended Practice for the Repair of Rotating Electrical Apparatus is a must-have guide to the repair of rotating electrical machines. It establishes recommended practices in each step of the rotating electrical apparatus rewinding and rebuilding processes.

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Performing an Insulation Resistance Test

March 2023
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Recording duration: 7 minutes

This video explains how to check the ground insulation of an AC motor winding using the insulation resistance (IR) test. The IR test is usually the first electrical test because it indicates if the motor winding can withstand further testing, or the machine can return to service. This video shows:

How to select the megohmmeter and IR test voltage
How to connect the megohmmeter to the winding and ground the leads
How to perform the IR test and for how long
How to safely discharge the winding
How to correct the IR test result to the standard temperature of 40°C and determine if it is acceptable

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ANSI/EASA AR100

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EASA Technical Manual

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Section 2: AC Machines
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Categories: Technical topics, AC motors, Stators/windings, Winding insulation, Repair procedures & tips, Testing, Motor testing, Electric Motor Repair Tips Videos

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