Automeg brochures, manuals and guides
BROCHURE
Automeg product brochure
MANUAL
MKAT Editor software manual
GUIDE
How to choose an Automeg harness test system specification
OTHER DOCS
Quick select guide to Automeg specifications
Automeg case studies and application notes
CASE STUDY
Ventura Systems case study
CASE STUDY
Itel Electronics case study
CASE STUDY
Motherson case study
CASE STUDY
Santon Switchgear case study
CASE STUDY
PZL case study
CASE STUDY
CRRC case study
CASE STUDY
MAC Panel case study
APPLICATION NOTE
LRU repair application note
APPLICATION NOTE
Rail car testing application note
Frequently Asked Questions
With high voltage testing (Insulation resistance and HiPot / dielectric testing), it is rarely the test system that defines the testing time. OEMs and specific industries tend to have their own test requirement specification that define:
- Ramp up time (time to charge the wire/harness/net from 0V to test voltage)
- Measurement Dwell (the time during which the high voltage is maintained and the system measures leakage current or insulation resistance)
Here’s an example – a harness with 10 nets needs testing at 1000Vdc. The test specification defines the ramp time as 0.5s (so 1s to ramp to 1000V), and the measurement dwell at 1s. The test time will therefore be at least 100(nets) x [1s (Ramp) + 1s (Measurement)] = 200 seconds. That time is defined purely by the test specification, not the test system.
When you require low voltage testing as well as HV, the low voltage test is nearly negligible compared to the high voltage segment. So, when planning for test time on a harness, the test specification for high voltage test should be your reference document.
If you would like further assistance in calculating accurate test timings, please get in touch. Just send us your test specification and harness/product details, and an application specialist can help.
