The Foster Transformers Ltd 30 kV AC High Voltage Test Set (Hipot) is a rugged and reliable dielectric test instrument designed to evaluate the insulation integrity of electrical apparatus. Built by a manufacturer with a long legacy in robust electrical testing equipment (now historically associated with the Megger Group), this unit is engineered to verify that insulation can safely withstand high power-frequency voltages without breaking down. It is widely used in substations, repair shops, and industrial facilities.

Here are the key features of the equipment:

• Primary Application: Specifically designed for AC withstand (hipot) testing on medium-voltage equipment, including switchgear, circuit breakers, vacuum bottles, cables, motors, and insulators.

   

• Variable Output: Provides a continuously variable AC test voltage from 0 up to 30 kV to meet various testing standards.

• Accurate Metering: Features multi-range kilovolt (kV) and milliampere (mA) meters to precisely monitor both the applied output voltage and the leakage current.

• Operator Safety: Typically equipped with essential safety mechanisms, including a zero-start interlock (requiring the voltage dial to be at zero before powering on) and external safety interlock provisions.

   

• Overload Protection: Includes a fast-acting overload circuit breaker and adjustable overcurrent trip settings that immediately shut off power in the event of an insulation flashover or breakdown.

• Durable Build: Housed in a heavy-duty, portable enclosure built to withstand the rigors of harsh field environments and routine factory use.