hipot testing

A hipot (short for high potential) test determines the ability of electrical insulation to withstand normally occurring over-voltage transients. The hipot tester applies high voltage to the insulation barrier of the DUT and verifies there is no breakdown. It is a simple pass/fail test performed as a type test on a representative sample unit or …

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Only properly trained operators should be allowed use the equipment and access the test area. Do not make any connections to a DUT unless you have verifed that the high voltage warning light is OFF. Never touch a DUT, the hipot tester or the test leads. When connecting leads to the DUT, always connect the …

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