Data Sheet

Overview

Phenix Technologies AC Dielectric Test Systems are designed to perform high voltage AC tests by measuring dielectric breakdown and dielectric strength of electrical equipment and insulating materials at commercial power frequencies. Our systems function in compliance with IEC 60060, IEEE 4, IEC 60270 and other recognized national and international industry testing standards. Products requiring dielectric testing include:
  • Rotating Machines
  • Cable Joints/Splices
  • Power Cables
  • Switchgear (Air, Gas, Oil)
  • Bushings
  • Transformers, Shunt Reactors
  • Instrument Transformers
  • Fuses
  • Lightning Arrestors
  • Insulation Materials (Oil, Paper)
  • Connectors
  • Power Capacitors
  • HV Components
  • Coils
  • Insulators
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Transmission Line Hardware
  • Personal Protective Equipment (Rubber Goods) for Live Work
Phenix Technologies offers a variety of physical configurations suitable for many installation requirements and options to add significant testing capabilities. Phenix test systems are equipped with state-of-the-art programmable logic controllers with PC-based software to provide remote control, data acquisition, and automation capabilities for refined results.

Safety and Design Features

Phenix designs in substantial safety features to protect personnel and equipment from potential injury, loss, or damage. To protect against flashovers or short circuits, our units have an adjustable electronic overload circuit. The circuit has a total response time of less than 30 milliseconds. The test sets have an input circuit breaker and backup overload protection in the primary input of the high voltage transformer. All test sets have additional standard protections including:
  • Main power circuit breaker on regulator cabinet
  • Operator key start
  • Zero start interlock
  • Emergency off mushroom pushbutton
  • Slow and fast acting overload protection
  • Surge protection on all meters and relays
  • Overvoltage and overcurrent controls
  • External interlock protection
  • Controls in metal cabinet with provision for separate ground lead
  • Overload circuit adjustable from 10% to 110% of rated current; includes indication with reset