The 3605 is a hipot from Associated Research. Hipot, or high potential, is a class of electronic test equipment used to verify electrical insulation. Engineers use hipot-testing instruments on cables, wires, circuit boards, appliances, electric motors, and transformers. As a product ages, its insulation may break down and result in current flow leakage. Hipot testers keep engineers safe from current leakages by detecting gaps and defects in the electronic device.
Additional Features:
5KV AC Hipot Tester
Patented SmartGFI® safety circuit protects the operator from shock hazards
Patented VERI-CHEK® feature prompts users through steps to validate the instrument’s operation
Patented CAL-ALERT® feature alerts the operator that the tester is due for re-calibration
Built-in adjustable Continuity test for checking basic continuity
Graphic LCD provides intuitive menu system to simplify the entire testing process from set-up to results
PLC Remote Control allows operators to remotely control the Hipot tester
Remote Safety Interlock feature prevents the high-voltage from being activated without the interlock enabled
Memories with 3 Steps per memory for storing and recalling test parameters
Electronic Ramp and Dwell timers for more consistent and reliable testing
Interconnects with an Associated Research Ground Bond tester to form a complete test system
Digitally controlled arc detection circuit allows the operator to program sensitivity levels for detecting arcs
Minimum and maximum trip settings for safer and more accurate testing
Comes complete with an adapter box for products terminated in a line cord
Input Specifications
Voltage: 115/230 VAC ± 10%, user selectable
Frequency: 50/60 Hz ± 5%
Fuse: 3.15 A, fast acting 250 VAC
Dielectric Withstand Test Mode
Output Rating
5000 V @ 20 mA AC; 6000 V @ 7.5 mA DC
Voltage Setting
Range: 0 - 5.00 KV AC; 0 - 6.00 KV DC
Resolution: 0.01 KV
Accuracy: ± (2% of setting + 5 V)
Maximum Limit
AC Range: 0.00 - 20.00 mA
Resolution: 0.01 mA
DC Range: 0 - 7500 μA
Resolution: 1 μA
Accuracy: AC and DC ± (2% of setting + 2 counts)
Minimum Limit
AC Range: 0.000 - 9.999 mA
Resolution: 0.001 mA
DC Range: 0.0 - 999.9 μA
Resolution: 0.1 μA
Accuracy: AC and DC ± (2% of setting + 2 counts)
Arc Detection
Range: 0 - 9, 0 disabled
Ground Fault Interrupt
GFI Trip Current: 450 μA max (AC or DC)
HV Shut Down Speed: < 1ms
Current Display Auto Range
AC Range 1: 0.000 - 3.500 mA
Range 2: 3.00 - 20.00 mA
DC Range 1: 0.0 μA - 350.0 μA
Range 2: 0.300 mA - 3.500 mA
Range 2: 3.00 mA - 7.50 mA
Accuracy All Ranges ± (2% of reading + 2 counts)
DC Output Ripple
≤5% Ripple RMS at 6 KV DC @ 7.5 mA, Resistive Load
Discharge Time
<=200 ms
The maximum capacitive load vs output voltage:
0.20 μF < 1 KV 0.050 μF < 4 KV
0.10 μF < 2 KV 0.040 μF < 5 KV
0.06 μF < 3 KV 0.015 μF < 6 KV
AC Voltage Waveform
Sine Wave, Crest Factor = 1.3 - 1.5, <2% THD
Output Frequency
Range: 50 or 60 HZ, User Selectable
Output Voltage Regulation
± (1% of output + 5 V) from no load to full load and over input voltage range.
Dwell Timer
Range: AC 0, 0.3 - 999.9 sec (0 = Constant)
DC 0, 0.4 - 999.9 sec (0 = Constant)
Accuracy: ± (0.1% of reading + 0.05 sec)
Ramp Timer
Range: Ramp-Up: 0.1 - 999.9 sec
Ramp-Down: AC 0.0 - 999.9 sec
DC 1.0 - 999.9 sec (0=OFF)
Accuracy: ± (0.1% of reading + 0.05 sec)
Ground Continuity Current
DC 0.1 A ± 0.01 A, fixed
Ground Continuity Maximum Limit, Minimum Limit
Range: 0.0 ω - 1.50 ω
Resolution: 0.01 ω
Accuracy: ± (3% of setting + 0.02 ω)
Ground Continuity Auto Offset
Range: 0.0 ω - 0.50 ω
Resolution: 0.01 ω
Accuracy: ± (3% of setting + 0.02 ω)
Insulation Resistance Test Mode
Voltage Setting
Range: 30 - 1000 VDC
Accuracy: ± (2% of setting + 5 V)
Resistance Display
Range: 1 - 9999 Mω (4 Digit, Auto Ranging)
Resolution: 500 VDC - 1000 VDC
Mω Mω
0.001 1.000 - 9.999
0.01 10.00 - 99.99
0.1 100.0 - 999.9
1 1000 - 9999
Accuracy
± (2% of reading +2 counts) at test voltage; 500 - 1000 V and 1 - 999.9 Mω
± (5% of reading +2 counts) at test voltage; 500 - 1000 V and 1000 - 9999 Mω
± (8% of reading +2 counts) at test voltage; 30 - 500 V and 1 - 1000 Mω
Maximum Limit
Range: 0, 1 - 9999 Mω (0=OFF)
Accuracy: Same as Resistance Display
Minimum Limit
Range: 1 - 9999 Mω
Accuracy: Same as Resistance Display
Ramp Timer
Range: Ramp-Up: 0.1 - 999.9 sec
Ramp-Down: 1.0 - 999.9 sec (0=OFF)
Accuracy: ± (0.1% of reading + 0.05 sec)
Delay Timer
Range: 0, 0.5 - 999.9 sec (0 = Constant)
Accuracy: ± (0.1% of reading + 0.05 sec)
Ground Fault Interrupt
GFI Trip Current: 450 μA max
HV Shut Down Speed: < 1 ms
General Specifications
Remote Control & Signal Output
The following input and output signals are provided through two 9 pin D type connectors:
1. Remote control: Test, Reset, and Remote Interlock
2. Remote recall of memory program #1, #2, and #3
3. Outputs: Pass, Fail, Test-in-process, and Reset
Program Memory: 10 Memories, 3 steps per memory
Security: Key Lock capability to avoid unauthorized access to all test parameters and memory locations
Mechanical: Bench or rack mount with tilt up feet
Dimensions: (W x H x D) 8.46 x 3.5 x 14.57 in. (215 x 89 x 370 mm)
Calibration: Traceable to National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
Calibration controlled by software
Adjustments are made through front panel keypad in a restricted access calibration mode
Calibration information stored in non-volatile memory
The 3605 is a hipot from Associated Research. Hipot, or high potential, is a class of electronic test equipment used to verify electrical insulation. Engineers use hipot-testing instruments on cables, wires, circuit boards, appliances, electric motors, and transformers. As a product ages, its insulation may break down and result in current flow leakage. Hipot testers keep engineers safe from current leakages by detecting gaps and defects in the electronic device.
Additional Features:
- 5KV AC Hipot Tester
- Patented SmartGFI® safety circuit protects the operator from shock hazards
- Patented VERI-CHEK® feature prompts users through steps to validate the instrument’s operation
- Patented CAL-ALERT® feature alerts the operator that the tester is due for re-calibration
- Built-in adjustable Continuity test for checking basic continuity
- Graphic LCD provides intuitive menu system to simplify the entire testing process from set-up to results
- PLC Remote Control allows operators to remotely control the Hipot tester
- Remote Safety Interlock feature prevents the high-voltage from being activated without the interlock enabled
- Memories with 3 Steps per memory for storing and recalling test parameters
- Electronic Ramp and Dwell timers for more consistent and reliable testing
- Interconnects with an Associated Research Ground Bond tester to form a complete test system
- Digitally controlled arc detection circuit allows the operator to program sensitivity levels for detecting arcs
- Minimum and maximum trip settings for safer and more accurate testing
- Comes complete with an adapter box for products terminated in a line cord
Input Specifications
- Voltage: 115/230 VAC ± 10%, user selectable
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz ± 5%
- Fuse: 3.15 A, fast acting 250 VAC
Dielectric Withstand Test Mode
Output Rating
- 5000 V @ 20 mA AC; 6000 V @ 7.5 mA DC
Voltage Setting
- Range: 0 - 5.00 KV AC; 0 - 6.00 KV DC
- Resolution: 0.01 KV
- Accuracy: ± (2% of setting + 5 V)
Maximum Limit
- AC Range: 0.00 - 20.00 mA
- Resolution: 0.01 mA
- DC Range: 0 - 7500 μA
- Resolution: 1 μA
- Accuracy: AC and DC ± (2% of setting + 2 counts)
Minimum Limit
- AC Range: 0.000 - 9.999 mA
- Resolution: 0.001 mA
- DC Range: 0.0 - 999.9 μA
- Resolution: 0.1 μA
- Accuracy: AC and DC ± (2% of setting + 2 counts)
Arc Detection
Ground Fault Interrupt
- GFI Trip Current: 450 μA max (AC or DC)
- HV Shut Down Speed: < 1ms
Current Display Auto Range
- AC Range 1: 0.000 - 3.500 mA
- Range 2: 3.00 - 20.00 mA
- DC Range 1: 0.0 μA - 350.0 μA
- Range 2: 0.300 mA - 3.500 mA
- Range 2: 3.00 mA - 7.50 mA
- Accuracy All Ranges ± (2% of reading + 2 counts)
DC Output Ripple
- ≤5% Ripple RMS at 6 KV DC @ 7.5 mA, Resistive Load
Discharge Time
The maximum capacitive load vs output voltage:
- 0.20 μF < 1 KV 0.050 μF < 4 KV
- 0.10 μF < 2 KV 0.040 μF < 5 KV
- 0.06 μF < 3 KV 0.015 μF < 6 KV
AC Voltage Waveform
- Sine Wave, Crest Factor = 1.3 - 1.5, <2% THD
Output Frequency
- Range: 50 or 60 HZ, User Selectable
Output Voltage Regulation
- ± (1% of output + 5 V) from no load to full load and over input voltage range.
Dwell Timer
- Range: AC 0, 0.3 - 999.9 sec (0 = Constant)
- DC 0, 0.4 - 999.9 sec (0 = Constant)
- Accuracy: ± (0.1% of reading + 0.05 sec)
Ramp Timer
- Range: Ramp-Up: 0.1 - 999.9 sec
- Ramp-Down: AC 0.0 - 999.9 sec
- DC 1.0 - 999.9 sec (0=OFF)
- Accuracy: ± (0.1% of reading + 0.05 sec)
Ground Continuity Current
Ground Continuity Maximum Limit, Minimum Limit
- Range: 0.0 Ω - 1.50 Ω
- Resolution: 0.01 Ω
- Accuracy: ± (3% of setting + 0.02 Ω)
Ground Continuity Auto Offset
- Range: 0.0 Ω - 0.50 Ω
- Resolution: 0.01 Ω
- Accuracy: ± (3% of setting + 0.02 Ω)
Insulation Resistance Test Mode
Voltage Setting
- Range: 30 - 1000 VDC
- Accuracy: ± (2% of setting + 5 V)
Resistance Display
- Range: 1 - 9999 MΩ (4 Digit, Auto Ranging)
- Resolution: 500 VDC - 1000 VDC
MΩ MΩ
0.001 1.000 - 9.999
0.01 10.00 - 99.99
0.1 100.0 - 999.9
1 1000 - 9999
Accuracy
- ± (2% of reading +2 counts) at test voltage; 500 - 1000 V and 1 - 999.9 MΩ
- ± (5% of reading +2 counts) at test voltage; 500 - 1000 V and 1000 - 9999 MΩ
- ± (8% of reading +2 counts) at test voltage; 30 - 500 V and 1 - 1000 MΩ
Maximum Limit
- Range: 0, 1 - 9999 MΩ (0=OFF)
- Accuracy: Same as Resistance Display
Minimum Limit
- Range: 1 - 9999 MΩ
- Accuracy: Same as Resistance Display
Ramp Timer
- Range: Ramp-Up: 0.1 - 999.9 sec
- Ramp-Down: 1.0 - 999.9 sec (0=OFF)
- Accuracy: ± (0.1% of reading + 0.05 sec)
Delay Timer
- Range: 0, 0.5 - 999.9 sec (0 = Constant)
- Accuracy: ± (0.1% of reading + 0.05 sec)
Ground Fault Interrupt
- GFI Trip Current: 450 μA max
- HV Shut Down Speed: < 1 ms
General Specifications
Remote Control & Signal Output
The following input and output signals are provided through two 9 pin D type connectors:
1. Remote control: Test, Reset, and Remote Interlock
2. Remote recall of memory program #1, #2, and #3
3. Outputs: Pass, Fail, Test-in-process, and Reset
- Program Memory: 10 Memories, 3 steps per memory
- Security: Key Lock capability to avoid unauthorized access to all test parameters and memory locations
- Mechanical: Bench or rack mount with tilt up feet
- Dimensions: (W x H x D) 8.46 x 3.5 x 14.57 in. (215 x 89 x 370 mm)
- Calibration: Traceable to National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
- Calibration controlled by software
- Adjustments are made through front panel keypad in a restricted access calibration mode
- Calibration information stored in non-volatile memory