High Pot Test Procedure

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High pot test procedure

Switch on the HIPOT Tester. Set the meter to 1000 Volts or pre decide DC Voltage. Push the “Test” button on the meter and after one minute observe the resistance reading. Record the reading for reference.

What is the purpose of a high pot test?

A hi-pot (a shorted way to say high potential or high voltage) is a term used for electrical safety testing instruments used to verify electrical insulation in finished appliances, cables or other wired assemblies, printed circuit boards, electric motors, and transformers.

How is hipot testing done?

A hipot test starts with all of the points in a cable held at 0V. Then a single wire or network of connected points (called a net) is disconnected from 0V and connected to the AC source (see Figure 2). The total current that flows is measured. If too much current is flowing the cable fails the hipot test.

What is the standard for hipot test?

The typical specification for this test is 1000V + 2x normal operating voltage. Both AC and DC hipot tests are possible and, in general, the test should use the same type of voltage as would be used during normal operation.

How long does a hipot test take?

Hipot testers can measure from 5k volts to 400k volts, depending on the size of the tester. The duration of the test should directly relate to safety standards issued for the device. Normally, it should be one minute for products covered by IEC 60950, the international standard for rated voltage.

What is hipot leakage current?

Leakage current is the sum of all ac currents from mains conductors to ground through these resistances and impedances: the insulation resistance, the capacitive reactance across the insulation resistance, the capacitive reactance (impedance) of the Y capacitors.

What is hipot failure?

A hipot failure is caused by a breakdown in the insulation. It is indicated by an abrupt increase in the current flowing as a result of the application of the test voltage. A real breakdown is usually obvious: the arc can be seen. Sometimes it cannot be seen but it can be heard.

How is hipot test voltage calculated?

A general rule of thumb for establishing the hipot test voltage is two times the working voltage + 1000 V. For a working voltage of 220 V, the rule of thumb test voltage is (2 × 220 + 1000) = 1440 V. Therefore, 1500 V is a common hipot test voltage.

What is the allowable leakage current during hipot test?

Looking at the 120-kΩ rule of thumb, when testing is performed at 1,000 V and the tester is adjusted so that breakdown occurs if the resistance of the product is less than 120 kΩ then the maximum allowable leakage current would be 8.333 mA (1,000 V/120,000 Ω = 8.333 mA).

What is difference between insulation test and hipot test?

In summary, insulation resistance is typically a field measurement to assess insulation quality. Hipot testing is usually a safety check performed in the factory to verify the product design and manufacturing process.

How do I verify a hipot tester?

The solution is using a load box to verify that the hipot tester is performing measurements correctly. Chroma offers custom configurable load boxes used to ensure a hipot tester is measuring properly and that all test leads are in working condition.

How do you test for high voltage?

The testing procedure is very simple. High voltage is applied across a specimen of insulation or equipment under test by means of a high voltage transformer. A resistor is connected with series with the transformer to limit the short circuit current in the event of breakdown occurred in the device under test.

What is the difference between Megger and hipot?

"Meggers" test low and medium voltage with a charge between 600 to 2,000 volts over the span of a minute. "Hi-pot" testers apply a much higher voltage in the range of 15,000 volts and above, to a maximum of 300 volts per mil of insulation. "Hi-pot" tests are performed over 15 minutes with readings taken every minute.

How much DC voltage can hipot tester put out?

The best voltage for a DC hipot is normally higher than the AC test voltage by a factor of 1.414. A product that would be tested at 1500V AC would be tested at 2121V DC. For double-insulated products, the required test voltages may be much higher, such as 2500 VAC or even 4000 VAC for a 120 VAC power tool.

What is hipot continuity?

The Hipot test is used to stress a product's insulation with high voltage in order to ensure it will limit the flow of electric current should a fault occur. Max Trip Current = 5 mADC. Max Voltage = 6.0 kVDC. The Ground Continuity test is used to verify the presence of the DUT's earth ground conductor.

What is the maximum leakage current allowed?

Maximum values of earth leakage for appliances are identified below, it is important to remember these are maximum values: For class II appliances and for parts of class II construction - 0.25 mA. For class 0, 0I and III appliances: 0.5 mA b for class I portable appliances -, 0.75 mA.

What is acceptable leakage voltage?

To provide a margin of safety for the consumer, regulatory agencies usually require that a product exhibit a line voltage leakage current of less than 0.5mA. With some products equipped with 3-prong plugs and warning stickers, the permissible leakage current may be as high as 0.75mA, but the typical limit is 0.5mA.

What is a good leakage current?

Leakage current in EMC filters Most power supply manufacturers specify this current which should always be lower than 3.5 mA as per the IEC-60950-1 regulations. This ensures that the current is very low and cannot harm the person who touches or comes into contact with the power supply case.

What is transformer hipot test?

Transformer Hipot Test. This test is used to determine whether a resistance welding transformer is electrically stable to be used in production. It is a relatively quick and easy test which can be completed in as little as five minutes after being disconnected from main power and the secondary.

What is hipot voltage?

The hipot test, derived from the term High Potential Test, is a direct application of a high voltage to a unit under test. The test voltage is usually much higher than the usual operating voltage in order to stress the dielectric properties of the device under test.