Should the drive or softstarter be disconnected prior to meggering the motor or motor wires?

FA246402

28 July 2022

Issue:
Drive or softstarter recommendation prior to meggering the motor or motor wires
 
Product Line:
All variable frequency drives and soft starts
 
Environment:
All models and serial numbers
 
Cause:
 Meggering the motor

Resolution:
Yes, the drive or soft start must be disconnected before a megger test is performed on the motor or motor wires.
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