Phenix Technologies Automated Test Sets for Insulating Materials - 6CCE20-0.8/D149

Options:

• Windows™-based software package for database, data acquisition, and control.
• Optional heavy-duty wheels for mobility.
• Optional writing shelf.
• Wide variety of test fixtures with electrodes.

Versatility.

The PHENIX Technologies Automated Dielectric Breakdown Test Set line offer complete design solutions for testing the dielectric strength of a wide range of solid insulating materials. It has the capability of testing to the ASTM D149 and IEC 60243-1 standards as well as other comparable international standards.

Accuracy and Flexibility.

• User friendly PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) with Operator Interface Unit allows for easy, systematic testing.
• Graphic interface display control packages available to operate either from remote PC or control panel.
• Versatility of fully automated mode or manual mode.
• Continuously variable output voltage from near-zero to full output voltage by utilizing a PLC controlled variable autotransformer.
• Mobile, rugged, one-piece integrated design houses controls, regulator, high voltage transformer and materials test chamber, with optional oversize caster wheels available.
• Operator safe test chamber provides a clean testing area.

Automated Modes — Easy Testing.
Many automated mode selections are at the operator’s fingertips with our state-of-the-art CE, and PC control packages.

• Maintain one voltage level for a preset dwell time.
• Raise voltage in even increments and dwells at each level for an equal amount of time. Specify number of steps and/or maximum voltage level.
• Cycle voltage between two levels with independent dwell times.
• 1-15 different voltage levels with independent dwell times and ramp rates.

Operator Interface and Messaging Display:

• Alerts operator of any unsafe testing conditions
• Communicates any premature test completions
• Displays test status

Instrumentation.

Output voltage is measured by means of peak responding circuitry with accuracy of ±(0.8% of reading + 0.2% of range + LCD).
Output current is measured by means of true RMS conversion with accuracy of ±(0.8% of reading + 0.2% of range + LCD).
Dwell timer function is based on the PLC's internal timer. Value of 9999 hours: 59 minutes: 59 seconds is displayed.
Memory voltage is measured by means of peak responding circuitry and is displayed in its 2 form.

NOTE: All of the metering functions are displayed on the Operator Interface Unit.

Optional Electrodes.

Phenix Technologies can supply a wide variety of test fixtures with electrodes. The most common are:

• TF1: Opposing cylinders 2" (51 mm) in diameter, 1" (25 mm) thick with edges rounded to 0.25” (6.4 mm) radius.
• TF2: Opposing cylinders 1" (25 mm) in diameter, 1" (25 mm) thick with edges rounded to 0.125" (3.2 mm) radius.
• TF3: Opposing cylindrical rods 0.25" (6.4 mm) in diameter with edges rounded to 0.0313" (0.8 mm) radius.
• TF4: Flat plates 0.25" (6.4 mm) thick and 4.25" (108 mm) wide with edges square and ends rounded to 0.125" (3.2 mm) radius.
• TF5: Hemispherical electrodes 0.5" (12.7 mm) in diameter
• TF6: Opposing cylinders: the lower one 3" (75 mm) in diameter, 0.60" (15 mm) thick: the upper one 1" (25 mm) in diameter, 1"(25 mm) thick; with edges of both rounded to 0.12" (3 mm) radius.

In addition, an oil bath can be supplied for use with any of the above electrodes.