Technical Information Sheet SPT-1

Novaris Technologies
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SURGE PROTECTOR TESTER





The surge protecting components in Novaris surge
protectors are generously rated to ensure a long
lifetime. However, eventually surge protecting
components will degrade or fail completely due to
a surge in excess of its rating.

Most Novaris surge protectors feature indicating
circuits and external alarms to ensure the user is
aware of any fault that may occur. Some
protectors do not, and in order to be sure that the
surge protecting components are still in good
working order, these protectors should be tested
periodically.

Testing

The Novaris SPT-1 is a compact, easy-to-use
surge protector tester. Tests are performed by
simply connecting the tester to the equipment
under test, pushing the test button, and then
reading the digital display.

The digital display shows the voltage at which the
equipment under test clamps. This allows
identification not only of faulty components, but
also of partially damaged components.

Operation

The SPT-1 has an open-circuit output voltage of
600V DC. When applied to a surge protecting
component, this voltage is limited to the clamping
voltage of that component.
This voltage is measured and shown on the digital
display.

The output of the tester is current limited so that it
will not cause any damage to the components
being tested.

Specifications
Description: Surge protector testing
unit with digital display
Nominal voltage: 240V AC
Output: Current limited current
source
Output current: 1mA
Output voltage: 600V maximum
Standards compliance: N2350
Connections: 2 x 4mm banana sockets
Display: Digital read-out of
clamping voltage
Dimensions: 140 x 147 x 112 (mm)
Weight: 2.7 kilograms (including
batteries)




Options
Cat No. Output Voltage

SPT-1 600V maximum