Vitrek 953i Hipot Tester

Overview

The Vitrek 953i is an ultra-high performance hipot tester from the 95X Series, engineered for comprehensive electrical safety compliance testing. It features 11 kVDC / 6 kVAC capabilities combined with insulation resistance testing, 4-wire resistance measurement, and pico-amp leakage current detection for demanding safety verification applications in electronics manufacturing and quality assurance.

Key Features

• Dual voltage ranges: 50V–11 kVDC and 20V–6 kVAC for flexible testing
• Insulation Resistance (IR) testing with tera-ohm resolution and multiple test modes
• 4-wire milli-ohmmeter with 100 µΩ resolution and range up to 100 kΩ
• Pico-amp leakage current measurement for precise defect detection
• Phase angle measurement for capacitive leakage analysis
• High-speed ramp rates up to 50 kV/second
• Multi-dwell functionality for analyzing dielectric properties at different voltage levels
• Dual-dimensional arc detection combining time and amplitude-based limits
• Test sequence memory: 100 test programs with up to 100 steps each
• Compact weight: 8.2 kg with light-weight switching power supply design
• Multiple communication interfaces: Ethernet, RS232, USB, and Digital I/O (GPIB optional)
• DSP technology and dual Coldfire microprocessors for rapid test execution

Safety Features

• Ground Fault Interlock (GFI) with high-speed shutdown for earth ground leakage faults
• Safety Fault Interlock (SFI) for immediate test lead shut-down
• Test Lead Safety Sense (TLSS) continuously verifies proper test lead connection
• Recessed start switch prevents inadvertent test initiation
• Three-year extended warranty with annual factory calibration option
• Safety tested per EN 61010-1, EMC compliant to EN 61326-1

Applications

• Medical device electrical safety certification
• Power supply and converter testing
• Connector and cable assembly verification
• Motor and transformer dielectric testing
• Solar panel quality assurance and defect detection
• Avionic component 400Hz testing (frequency-specific)