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

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.

Released for: Schneider Electric Belgium