Description
High Voltage System
- Output Voltage: 0 – 6 kV AC (adjustable)
- Frequency: 50 Hz
- Voltage Regulation: ±5% or better
- Current Limiting: Built-in series resistance
- Voltage Control: Smooth variable control (manual/automatic optional)
Test Arrangement
- Inclination Angle: 45° (fixed)
- Electrode Gap: 50 mm
- Number of Channels: 5 Channels
- Sample Size: Approx. 50 mm × 120 mm
- Electrode Material: Stainless Steel / Platinum (optional)
Contaminant Flow System
- Flow Rate: 2 drops/min
- Flow Accuracy: ±5%
- Delivery System: Precision pump-based system
- Nozzle: Controlled drop formation for consistent testing
Leakage Current Measurement
- Measurement Range: 0 – 100 mA
- Resolution: 0.1 mA
- Display: Digital (real-time monitoring)
- Protection: Overcurrent trip facility
Timing & Control
- Test Timer: Up to 6 hours
- Auto Cut-off: On failure or abnormal conditions
Failure Detection
- Tracking Failure Detection
- Flashover Detection
- Overcurrent Protection
- Automatic Shutdown
Safety Features
- Fully enclosed test chamber
- Door interlock system
- Emergency stop switch
- HV ON indication
- Grounding protection
- Arc-resistant transparent viewing window
Control System
- Microcontroller-based system
- Digital display of:
- Voltage
- Current
- Test duration
- User-friendly interface
Applications
- Cable insulation testing
- Polymer and composite material testing
- Electrical insulation R&D
- Quality control in manufacturing
- Standard Compliance: Designed as per EN 50397 for MV Covered Conductors (MVCC)
The 5 Channel Inclined Plane Tracking & Erosion Test (IPT) system is a high-precision laboratory instrument designed to evaluate the resistance of insulating materials against surface tracking and erosion under electrical stress. Built in accordance with international testing standards as per BS EN 50397‐1:2020, this system ensures accurate, repeatable, and reliable results for research, quality control, and product development applications. It is used for Covered conductor manufacturing → EN 50397 which is mandatory in EU.
This advanced setup allows simultaneous testing of up to five samples, significantly improving productivity and reducing testing time. Each channel is independently monitored and controlled, enabling precise comparison and analysis of multiple materials under identical conditions. It is made in accordance with British Standard EN 50397‐1:2020. It supersedes BS EN 50397‐1:2006, which is withdrawn.
The instrument simulates real-world environmental and electrical stresses by applying high voltage across inclined test specimens while a controlled contaminant solution flows over the surface. This helps determine the material’s performance under severe service conditions, making it ideal for industries dealing with high-voltage insulation.
