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High Voltage Test™ Station 4600

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Programmable High Voltage Tester for Photovoltaic Modules

The manual High Voltage Test™ Station 4600 provides a protected, convenient platform for performing high voltage testing on solar photovoltaic modules up to 140 cm x 210 cm. The station consists of a rugged steel frame supporting an electrically non-conductive table top that serves as the module test surface. A dielectric analyzer is used for testing the dielectric strength of insulating materials and measuring the amount of leakage current from a test specimen at a selected high voltage. The Hi-Pot Tester System ("Analyzer") can be used for photovoltaic module safety testing to identify modules with the potential for leaking hazardous electrical currents when modules are installed in the field.

The "Analyzer" is a microprocessor controlled dielectric and ground continuity tester designed for ease of use and operator safety. The instrument provides the capability to meet the Hi-Pot Test requirements of UL, IEC, CSA, VDE, TÜV and other safety agencies and European Norms including the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. The "Analyzer" is versatile enough to meet a wide range of testing applications.

The "Analyzer" is operator friendly, using setup screens that ensure that the operator correctly sets all required test parameters. The tamper proof front panel controls make it possible to limit user access to the setup screens so that only authorized personnel with a security password can change test parameters.

Storage of up to 50 different test programs is beneficial in the manufacturing line. This makes it possible to store all of the various test parameters required and quickly recall them for each different product that needs to be tested.

Programmable parameters include test voltage, ramp time, dwell time, and leakage current limit. A LCD display clearly indicates setup parameters and test results. Function keys speed setup without scrolling through menus.

Features and Benefits

  • Accommodates PV modules up to 140 cm x 210 cm
  • Digital microprocessor design with menu driven software
  • Tamper proof front panel controls
  • Stores up to 50 test programs
  • Resolution down to 0.1 microamps for detection of low levels of leakage current
  • Advanced failure detection system including continuity, low, high, arc, short, and breakdown
  • Light curtain for operator safety
 
 

Location In Spi-Line Module Line

Location In Spi-Line Module Line

High Voltage Test Station 4600 Rev C 3-09