Installation / Monitoring Technique

VARIMETER IMD
Insulation Monitor
IL 5881, SL 5881

• According to IEC/EN 61 557-8 (see also section "Notes")

• For DC voltage systems up to 12 ... 280 V
• Wide voltage range of measuring input UN DC 12 ... 280 V
(on request DC 24 ... 500 V with separate auxiliary supply,
0238810

Measuring range 20 ... 500 kΩ)

• Adjustable tripping value RAL of 5 ... 200 kΩ
• Selective ground fault indication for L+ and L- allows fast fault finding
• Without auxiliary supply
• De-energized on trip
• 2 changeover contacts
• Automatic or manual reset, programmable
• With test and reset buttons
• Connection for external test and reset button possible
IL 5881 SL 5881 • galvanic separated AC or DC auxiliary supply available as option
• adjustable time delay as option
• 2 models available:
Function Diagram
IL 5881: 61 mm deep with terminals near to the bottom to be
mounted in consumer units or industrial distribution
systems according to DIN 43 880
UH SL 5881: 98 mm deep with terminals near to the top to be
mounted in cabinets with mounting plate and cable
ducts
RE
t • DIN rail or screw mounting
• 35 mm width
earth fault
R AL
t Approvals and Markings

auto reset
11-14
11-12 DC
A025518
fault on
LED off
Application
manual reset
reset button LT • Monitoring of insulation resistance of ungrounded DC-voltage systems
to earth.
• For industrial and railway applications
11-14
11-12
Function
fault on
LED off If the insulation resistance RE between L+ or L- to ground drops below the
adjusted alarm value RAL (insulation failure) the corresponding red LED
M6202
goes on and the output relay switches off (de-energized on trip). If the unit
is on auto reset (bridge between LT-X1) and the insulation resistance gets
IL 5881/100, SL 5881/100; IL 5881, SL 5881 better (RE rises), the insulation monitor switches on again with a certain
hysteresis and the red LED goes off.
Without the bridge between LT-X1 the insulation monitor remains in faulty
state even if the insulation resistance is back to normal. The location of
the fault on L+ or L- is indicated on the corresponding LED (selective fault
indication).
The reset is done by pressing the internal or external reset button or by
disconnecting the auxiliary supply.
By activating the "Test" button internal or external an insulation failure can
be simulated to test the function of the unit.

Indicators

Green LED "ON": On, when supply voltage connected

Red LED "RE+": On, when insulation fault detected (RE+ < RAL) on L+
Red LED "RE-": On, when insulation fault detected (RE- < RAL) on L-

All technical data in this list relate to the state at the moment of edition. We reserve the right
for technical improvements and changes at any time. 1 08.10.18 en / 026A
 Circuit Diagrams Notes

On the models with galvanic separation between DC auxiliary supply and

PE PT X1 LT PE PT X1 LT
measuring input, the supply (A1/A2) can be connected to the monitored
L+ L- L+ L- A1 A2 voltage system (L+/L-). The voltage range of the auxiliary input must be
noticed which is only 1.25 of UH while the measuring input always goes
A1 A2 up to 280 V.
L+ PE
L+ PE
L-
L- If no auxiliary supply is available the model IL/SL 5881/100 (without auxiliary
supply) can be used which takes the auxiliary supply from the monitored
12 12
11 system (UH = UN = DC 12 ... 280 V).
14 11 14
22 22 According to IEC/EN 61 557-8 insulation monitors must be able
21 24 21 to monitor the isolation resistance of the IT-system including
24
nfo symmetric and none symmetric occurance of the isolation
­
­resistance.
M7938

M7937
12 22 12 22
Because of the measuring principle with a resistor bridge (asym-
14 11 24 21 14 11 24 21 metry principle) the insulation monitor IL/SL 5881 will not detect
symmetric ground faults of L+ and L-. Also a voltfree (disconnected
UN = 0V) system cannot be monitored.
IL 5881.12/100 IL 5881.12
In one isolated voltage system only one insulation monitor must
be connected, because several units would influence each other
(half response value if 2 devices are connected).

Connection Terminals Technical Data

Auxiliary Circuit
Terminal designation Signal description
(only at IL/SL 5881)
A1 L/+
A2 N/- Auxiliary voltage UH: AC 220 ... 240 V, 380 ... 415 V
L+, L- Connection for monitored IT-systems DC 12 V, 24 V
PE Connection for protective conductor DC 24 ... 60 V
Voltage range:
PT, X1 Connection for external test button AC: 0.8 ... 1.1 UH
Connections for external reset or DC: 0.9 ... 1.25 UH
manual and auto reset: Frequency range (AC): 45 ... 400 Hz
LT, X1
LT/X1 bridged: hysteresis function Nominal consumption
LT/X1 not bridged: manual reset AC: approx. 2 VA
11, 12, 14 Changeover contact DC: approx. 1 W
21, 22, 24 (insulation failure)
Measuring Circuit

Notes extended,
Standard
on request
The IL/SL 5881 can be used in systems with high leakage capacity to
Nominal voltage UN at
ground. When the unit is adjusted to high alarm values a leakage capacity
can create a pulse when switching the system on (short alarm pulse). This ≤ 5 % residual ripple: DC 12 ... 280 V DC 24 ... 500 V
happens at the following values: ≤ 48 % residual ripple: DC 12 ... 220 V
Voltage range: 0,9 ... 1,1 UN 0,9 ... 1,1 UN
IL / SL 5881: RAL = 200 kΩ: CE > 1 µF
Alarm value RAL: 5 ... 200 kΩ 20 ... 500 kΩ
IL / SL 5881: RAL = 50 kΩ: CE > 6 µF
IL / SL 5881: RAL = 20 kΩ: CE > 16 µF Setting RAL: infinite setting infinite setting
Internal AC resistance each approx. each approx.
IL / SL 5881/100: RAL = 500 kΩ: CE > 0.8 µF L+ and L- to PE: 75 kΩ 190 kΩ
IL / SL 5881/100: RAL = 200 kΩ: CE > 0.8 µF
Max. meas. current at PE (RE = 0): UN / 75 kΩ UN / 190 kΩ
IL / SL 5881/100: RAL = 50 kΩ: CE > 2.0 µF
IL / SL 5881/100: RAL = 20 kΩ: CE > 4.5 µF Operate delay
at RAL = 50 kΩ, CE = 1 µF
An optional time delay (on request) could suppress this pulse. RE from ∞ to 0.9 RAL: approx. 0.8 s
RE from ∞ to 0 kΩ: approx. 0.4 s
On models with separate auxiliary supply the alarm state is not defined Response inaccuracy: ± 15 % + 1.5 kΩ IEC 61557-8
when the voltage drops below 3 V. To avoid false alarm an additional auxi- Hysteresis
liary relay should be used which is connected to the monitored voltage or at RAL = 50 kΩ: approx. 10 ... 15 %
the variant IL 5881.12/010 is used. Time delay: 0.5 ... 20 s (variant)

2 08.10.18 en / 026A
 Technical Data Classification to DIN EN 50155 for IL 5881
Output Vibration and
shock resistance: Category 1, Class B IEC/EN 61 373
Contacts: Ambient temperature: T1 compliant
IL / SL 5881.12: 2 changeover contacts T2, T3 and TX with operational limitations
Thermal current Ith: 4A Protective coating of the PCB: No
Switching capacity
to AC 15: 3 A / AC 230 V IEC/EN 60 947-5-1
Switching capacity Standard Types
to DC 13: 2 A / DC 24 V IL 5881.12/100 DC 12 ... 280 V 5 ... 200 kΩ
0.2 A / DC 250 V IEC/EN 60 947-5-1 Article number: 0053805
Electrical life • Without auxiliary supply UH
to AC 15 at 1 A, AC 230 V: ≥ 2 x 105 switching cycles IEC/EN 60 947-5-1 • Nominal voltage UN: DC 12 ... 280 V
Short circuit strength • adjustable alarm value RAL: 5 ... 200 kΩ
max. fuse rating: 4 A gG / gL IEC/EN 60 947-5-1 • Width: 35 mm
Mechanical life: ≥ 10 x 106 switching cycles
SL 5881.12/100 DC 12 ... 280 V 5 ... 200 kΩ
General Data Article number: 0055168
• Without auxiliary supply UH
Operating mode: Continuous operation • Nominal voltage UN: DC 12 ... 280 V
Temperature range • adjustable alarm value RAL: 5 ... 200 kΩ
Operation: - 20 ... + 60°C • Width: 35 mm
Storage: - 20 ... + 60°C
Altitude: < 2.000 m
Clearance and creepage Variants
distances IL / SL 5881.12: with auxiliary supply
rated impulse voltage /
pollution degree IL / SL 5881.12/010 with auxiliary supply
between auxiliary supply IEC 60 664-1 no alarm at UN < 3 V
connections(A1 / A2): 4 kV / 2 at AC-auxiliary voltage
between measuring input IL / SL 5881.12/300 without auxiliary supply
connections (L+ / L- / PE): 4 kV / 2 IEC 60 664-1 Nominal voltage UN DC 12 ... 280 V
between auxiliary supply closed circuit operation
and measuring input Time delay 0.5 ... 20 s
connections: 4 kV / 2 IEC 60 664-1
Input to output(contacts): 6 kV / 2 IEC 60 664-1 IL / SL 5881.12/800: Special low resistance range for the
EMC threshold value with limitation of the
Electrostatic discharge: 8 kV (air) IEC/EN 61 000-4-2 voltage range:
HF irradiation:
80 MHz ... 1 GHz: 12 V / m IEC/EN 61 000-4-3
1 GHz ... 2.7 GHz: 10 V / m IEC/EN 61 000-4-3 Article number: 0056910 0056911
Fast transients: 2 kV IEC/EN 61 000-4-4 Nominal voltage UN at
Surge voltages ≤ 5 % residual ripple: DC 12 ... 110 V DC 12 ... 24 V
between A1 - A2 and L+ - L-: 1 kV IEC/EN 61 000-4-5 Voltage range: 0.8 ... 1.25 UN 0.8 ... 1.25 UN
between A1, A2 - PE and Alarm value RAL: 1 ... 50 kΩ 0.2 ... 10 kΩ
L+, L- - PE: 2 kV IEC/EN 61 000-4-5
Setting RAL: infinite setting infinite setting
HF-wire guided: 10 V IEC/EN 61 000-4-6
Interference suppression: Limit value class B EN 55011 Internal AC resistance each approx. each approx.
Degree of protection L+ and L- to PE: 18.5 kΩ 2.8 kΩ
Housing: IP 40 IEC/EN 60 529 Max. meas. current at PE (RE = 0): UN / 18.5 kΩ UN / 2.8 kΩ
Terminals: IP 20 IEC/EN 60 529
Housing: Thermoplastic with V0 behaviour
according to UL Subjekt 94 Ordering example for variants
Vibration resistance: Amplitude 0.35 mm
frequency 10 ... 55 Hz IEC/EN 60 068-2-6 IL 5881 .12 AC 220 ... 240 V 5 ... 200 kΩ
Climate resistance: 20 / 060 / 04 IEC/EN 60 068-1
Terminal designation: EN 50 005 Response value
Wire connection: DIN 46 228-1/-2/-3/-4 Auxiliary voltage
Cross section: 2 x 2.5 mm2 solid or Contacts
2 x 1.5 mm2 stranded wire Type
Stripping length: 10 mm
Fixing torque: 0.8 Nm
Wire fixing: Flat terminals with self-lifting clamping Accessories
piece IEC/EN 60 999-1
Mounting: DIN rail mounting (IEC/EN60715) or ET 4086-0-2: Additional clip for screw mounting
screw mounting M4, 90 mm hole pattern, Article number: 0046578
with additional clip available as accessory
Weight
IL 5881: approx. 170 g
SL 5881: approx. 200 g

Dimensions

Width x height x depth:

IL 5881: 35 x 90 x 61 mm
SL 5881: 35 x 90 x 98 mm

3 08.10.18 en / 026A
 Connections Examples

monitored ungrounded DC-system

DC 12...280V
L+
L- UN

PE

UH
*1)
L+ L- PE A1(+) A2

IL 5881

LT X1 PT 11 12 14 21 22 24

Br. or PT M6207
LT extern *2) extern

Monitoring of an ungrounded system.

*1) Auxiliary supply UH (A1-A2) can be taken from monitored voltage
system. The range of the auxiliary supply input must be observed.
*2) with bridge LT - X1: automatic reset
without bridge LT - X1: manual reset, reset with button LT

monitored ungrounded DC-system

DC 12...280V
L+
L- UN

PE

L+ L- PE

IL 5881/100

LT X1 PT 11 12 14 21 22 24

Br. or PT M6208
LT extern *2) extern

Monitoring of an ungrounded system without auxiliary supply.

*2) with bridge LT - X1: automatic reset
without bridge LT - X1: manual reset, reset with button LT

E. DOLD & SÖHNE KG • D-78114 Furtwangen • PO Box 1251 • Telephone (+49) 77 23 / 654-0 • Telefax (+49) 77 23 / 654-356
e-mail: dold-relays@dold.com • internet: http://www.dold.com 4 08.10.18 en / 026A