Power Distribution and Transmission

Low-voltage Insulation Monitoring System i-moni

Overview

If insulation deteriorates and a sudden accident occurs, significant damage may result, such as equipment stoppage or equipment burnout due to fire.
Use of the Ior method allows the leakage current of only the hazardous resistive component to be detected by excluding the influence of the load side (harmonics) and the capacitor leakage current.
Constant monitoring to visualize and find signs of deterioration also contributes to measures against sudden downtime costs.
Count on i-moni for preventive maintenance of electrical equipment essential to factories and buildings.

Problems with conventional measures

Earth leakage breaker

  • Harmonics and capacitor portion cause false detection
  • Power suddenly stops as insulation degradation progresses

Insulation resistance measurement (Meggering)

  • Signs are missed because measurements are taken only during periodic inspections
  • Leakage under no-load operation cannot be determined

Benefits of introducing insulation monitoring

  • 24-hour monitoring eliminating the need for power interruption
  • Management possible in terms of effective component leakage current (Ior), which may lead to actual accidents
  • Early detection and proactive management of insulation degradation signs (preventive maintenance)
  • Reduced insulation resistance testing during annual inspection

Features

System configuration examples

Product Lineup

N: No earth leakage relay function
F: Panel-mount type
N: No earth leakage relay function
B: Built-in type
R: With earth leakage relay function
F: Panel-mount type
R: With earth leakage relay function
B: Built-in type
1-circuit models

ZE-1NF

ZE-1NB

ZE-1RF

ZE-1RB

2-circuit models

ZE-2NF

ZE-2NB

ZE-2RF

ZE-2RB

6-circuit models

ZE-6NF3

(DE-6AB required for analog output)

ZE-6NB3

(DE-6AB required for analog output)

ZE-6RF3

(DE-6AB required for analog output)

ZE-6RB3

(DE-6AB required for analog output)

10-circuit models

ZE-10NF3

(DE-10AB required for analog output)

ZE-10NB3

(DE-10AB required for analog output)

ZE-10RF3

(DE-10AB required for analog output)

ZE-10RB3

(DE-10AB required for analog output)

4000 mA made-to-order models

We offer made-to-order products that can measure up to 4000 mA.
Model description F: Panel-mount type B: Built-in type

  • 4000 mA models with earth leakage relay are not available.

Optional units and ZCTs

ZCT Integrated Circuit breakers

  • ZFXK125-H(3P)
  • ZFXK250-H(3P)
  • ZFX400B(3P)
  • ZFX600B(3P)
  • ZFX800(3P)
  • ZF-600B(4P)
  • ZF-800B(4P)

ZCT-Equipped Circuit Breakers Designed for Easy Integration

  • While the dimensions of the current products are smaller than those of the former models, attachments for compatibility with the model in use are available, allowing for flexible mounting positions.

Updated circuit breakers: Supporting customers’ businesses through more efficient equipment replacement

Types with built-in earth leakage relay function

Low-voltage insulation monitoring unit + Multi-channel earth leakage relay

Low-voltage insulation monitoring unit with earth leakage relay function

The current detection method of the earth leakage relay section is the Io method, not Ior.
The standards for earth leakage relays conform to JIS C 8374:1991.

  • A ZCT is required for each circuit to be detected.One ZCT per circuit monitors insulation and detects leakage, with three relay output contacts per circuit (for caution, alert, and earth leakage relay).

Application example: Insulation monitoring is desired and leakage tripping function is also required

Compared to the conventional method, installation space for earth leakage relays is eliminated, which can significantly save on installation costs.
One ZCT per circuit can be used for insulation monitoring and earth leakage relay.

  • 400 V system circuit
  • Wet location
  • Damp location (Article 15 of the Ministerial Ordinance on Technical Standards for Electrical Equipment)

Application example: Upgrading of the current multi-channel earth leakage relay to insulation monitoring is desired

Cost-saving functional upgrades are possible according to the circuit.

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