Haefely PIM 200 8/20µs & 10/1000µs Current Module

• Description
• Features
• Specifications

Description

The PIM200 is used for component testing with impulse currents.

For testing overvoltage protection elements such as varistors, gas arrestors and avalanche breakdown diodes with clamping voltages up to 3kV. Both impulses shapes 8/20µs and 10/1000µs are used in tests according to the IEC and the ANSI standards. These tests include the measurement of the clamping voltage and life span tests with high energies and/or currents. The focus of the PIM 200 is for the high energy tests.

For testing overcurrent protection elements such as ground fault circuit interrupters and overcurrent trip switches. These are tested with 8/20µs and sometimes with 100 kHz ringwave. These switches should not trip when an impulse current occurs. The 8/20µs requirement can be fulfilled with the PIM 200.

Resistibility tests for telecom equipment exposed to overvoltage and overcurrents can also be performed with the PIM 200.

PSURGE 8000 Surge Platform provides all the programming functions required to perform IEC, ANSI, UL and ITU testing also without the need of a control computer.

PIM 200 ‘s integration in the WinFEAT&R control and reporting software package, further enhances efficient set-up and operation of this test system. Most importantly, the test load can be transferred to a computer freeing valuable resources.

Features

• 8/20µs current impulse up to 12kA
• 10/1000µs impulse current up to 110A
• integrated test cabinet
• Clamping Voltage Monitor
• Peak Current Monitor
• WinFEAT&R software integrated

Applications

• Protection elements
• Telecom equipment
• Measuring the surge impedance of earth systems
• Many IEC, ANSI, UL & EN Product standards
• Other international requirements for current impulses