Why has the LIM (line isolation monitor) gone into alarm?
Issue:
Troubleshooting
Product Line:
Hospital Isolated Power Systems
Environment:
NFPA 99, NEC 517.160
Cause:
Exceeding the predetermined threshold of leakage current (2 or 5mA) for an isolated power system will result in LIM alarm.
Resolution:
Among the most common reasons for line isolation monitor alarms are medical equipment failure, damaged extension cords and too many devices plugged into the system.
Troubleshooting
Product Line:
Hospital Isolated Power Systems
Environment:
NFPA 99, NEC 517.160
Cause:
Exceeding the predetermined threshold of leakage current (2 or 5mA) for an isolated power system will result in LIM alarm.
Resolution:
Among the most common reasons for line isolation monitor alarms are medical equipment failure, damaged extension cords and too many devices plugged into the system.
Released for: Schneider Electric Canada
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