
Important information
16 isoHV425_D00082_03_M_XXEN/05.2020
Cyclic background test
The cyclic background test to check the functionality of the µC is not visible to the user
and does not influence the measuring function. In case of malfunction, the respective
device error messages "E.09" to "E.16" appear.
If the error occurs again after restarting the device or after a reset to factory settings,
contact Bender Service.
Continuous PE connection monitoring
The connection of terminal E of the AGH to the PE protective conductor is monitored
continuously and in parallel with the measuring function of the device via the input KE
of the isoCHA425HV, which is also connected to the PE protective conductor. In case of
a connection interruption, the device error message "E.01" is displayed.
User-controlled test functions
The user-controlled test functions interrupt the measuring function of the device. They
always include a test of the measurement technology (device error "E.05") and addition-
ally a test of the connection between the terminals L1/+ and L2/- via the system to be
monitored (device error system connection "E.02") which can be activated by the user
(menu "SEt" / "nEt"). If during the system connection check a system voltage Unnega-
tive DC -100 VDC is applied to the ISOMETER®, the message "E.02" for a system connec-
tion with reversed polarity is also displayed.
If these test functions are started via a test button or the communication interface, this
can be indicated not only by the LEDs AL1 and AL2 lighting up but also by the message
"test" via the relays (menu "out"/"Signalling assignment").
3.2.4 Signalling assignment of the alarm relays K1/K2
The messages "Device error", "Insulation fault", "Undervoltage/overvoltage fault, "De-
vice test" or "Device start with alarm" can be assigned to the alarm relays via the "out"
menu. An insulation fault is indicated by the messages "+R1", "-R1", "+R2" and "-R2". The
messages "+R1" and "+R2" indicate an insulation fault assigned to conductor L1/+, and
the messages "-R1" and "-R2" indicate an insulation fault assigned to conductor L2/-.
The message "test" indicates a self test.
The message "S.AL" indicates a so-called "device start with alarm". After connecting to
the supply voltage Usand setting the parameter to "S.AL = on", the ISOMETER® starts
with the insulation measured value RF= 0 and sets all activated alarms. The alarms are
only cleared when the measured values are up-to-date and no thresholds are violated.
With the factory setting "S.AL = off", the ISOMETER® starts without an alarm. It is recom-
mended to set the parameter value "S.AL" identically for both relays.