Instruments added to high voltage test range
September 1st 2006

Additions have been made by Seaward Electronic to its range of high voltage test equipment for use in the power distribution and support industries.

In addition to a series of high performance potential indicators and phasing units, a multi-function voltage tester has been introduced.

The new VT800 carries out automatic measurement voltages to 33kV. The standard unit indicates the voltage level detected with an led and the VT800D also incorporates a full lcd, indicating voltage present by both graphical display and exact value.

In addition, the VT800D has an integrated function for measuring resistance up to 200Phm and has selectable probe tips to allow easy measurement in different locations.

The new testers complement the Seaward range of KDIE high voltage indicators that include both neon and digital systems to confirm the presence of voltage on earthed neutral electrical circuits to 33kV.

A range of high voltage phasing rods are also provided to enable phase comparisons to be made at the point of parallelling two circuits without the interposition of voltage transformers or secondary wiring circuits.

A neon type instrument, the PR11, is available for use on circuits to 11.5kV and digital versions are offered for use on systems up to 15 and 33kV.

Instruments are said to combine reliability and accuracy with robust construction and in-built operator safety that includes PVC tubing, totally encapsulated resistor chains and hand guards on all elements.

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