The insulation monitor LK 5896 of the varimeter IMD family provides best and up to date insulation monitoring of modern IT systems in an optimum and state of the art way, fulfilling the relevant standards. The device can be used in the most flexible way for AC, DC and AC/DC systems even with large leakage capacity to earth (PE). The adjustment of the setting values is simple and user friendly done on 2 rotary switches on the front of the device. Via LEDs the measured value, device parameters and device status are indicated easy to read. The unit has 3 relay contacts to signal Insulation and device failures. The analogue output provides a voltage and current signal proportional to the actual insulation resistance, which can be connected to a superior control (plc), another system or external display unit. In addition the LK 5896 provides a second measuring circuit that can be used to monitor an inverter on the AC side also when the inverter is disconnected.