ASTM F1134-15(2019)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F1134 −15 (Reapproved 2019) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Insulation Resistance Monitor for Shipboard Electrical
Motors and Generators
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1134; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope IEEE 100 Standard Dictionary of Electrical and Electronics
Terms
1.1 This specification covers monitoring devices (monitors)
2.3 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Standard:
for the automatic detection and signaling of low insulation
46 CFR Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations
resistance values in idle electrical motors or generators, or
both.
3. Terminology
1.2 Monitors are intended for permanent installation in both
3.1 Definitions—In general, definitions shall be in accor-
existing or new panels and controller enclosures designed for
dance with IEEE 100 (see Section 2).
marine application.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.2.1 idle machine, n—rotary machine, when not rotating,
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
owing to the absence of energy.
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
3.2.2 monitor, n—device, generally located in a motor
tion only and are not considered standard.
starter, control panel, or main switchboard, that senses the
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
leakage resistance of electrical machine windings to ground,
test method described in this specification: This standard does
while the monitored machine stands idle.
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
4. Monitor Classification
standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environ-
4.1 Type—The insulation resistance monitors covered by
mental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
this specification shall be of the following types:
limitations prior to use.
4.1.1 Type I—Alternating current motor monitors.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1.2 Type II—Alternating current generator monitors.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.1.3 Type III—Direct current motor monitors.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1.4 Type IV—Direct current generator monitors.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.2 Duty Rating—All monitors shall be capable of continu-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
ous duty operations as defined in accordance with IEEE 100.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents 5. Ordering Information
2.1 UL Standard:
5.1 Monitoring devices shall be ordered by including the
UL 94 Test for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in
following information:
Devices and Appliances
5.1.1 Purpose or Use of Monitor(s)—Application as motor
2.2 IEEE Standards:
or generator monitor.
IEEE 45 Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations
5.1.2 Line voltage and frequency.
on Shipboard
5.1.3 Control voltage and frequency.
5.1.4 Type of starter (if motor monitor).
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships
5.1.5 Winding configuration (if motor monitor).
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.10 on
5.1.6 Location of monitor.
Electrical.
5.1.7 Sensitivity—Set for 1 megohm (optional setting, if
Current edition approved July 1, 2019. Published July 2019. Originally approved
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in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F1134 – 15 . DOI: 10.1520/ requested, from 0.1 to 5 MΩ).
F1134-15R19.
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F1134 − 15 (2019)
5.1.8 Remote monitoring devices. 7.3 Installation Instructions:
5.1.9 Special options requested (that is, test buttons, el-
7.3.1 The monitor vendor shall submit complete installation
evated ambient temperature usage, and so forth).
instructions with each monitor shipped including drawings as
necessary, denoting the following information:
6. Materials and Manufacture
7.3.1.1 Application as a motor or generator monitor.
6.1 General—Materials used in the construction of insula-
7.3.1.2 Line voltage level to be applied to monitor.
tion resistance monitors are to be manufactured and tested in
7.3.1.3 Type designation of monitor supplied.
accordance with IEEE 45. Materials conforming to other
7.3.1.4 Clearly identify where the connections are to be
recognized standards will be subject to approval by the
made to the equipment being monitored.
procuring agency, provided they are not less effective.
6.2 Flame-Retardant Materials—Enclosure materials used
8. Construction Specifications
in the construction of the monitors are to be flame-retardant in
8.1 General:
accordance with UL 94, and have a minimum flame rating of
8.1.1 Monitors shall be designed for ease of installation
94V-1 for monitors being installed within a motor controller
requiring no special tools and shall be fitted with a fastening
enclosure, or switchgear-type enclosure, or a minimum rating
device compatible with the vibration criteria established for
of 94-5V for monitors not installed within such an enclosure.
marine applications.
6.3 Electrical Insulation—
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