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Hospital Wire and Cable Insulation Detector

McGan Technology's MicroMed PD-8K insulation detector is a compact hand held unit that is used to detect and locate defects such as pinholes and cracks in the protective jacketing of various wires and cables used throughout the hospital. It can also help to detect loose exposed connectors.
micromed pd-8k insulation defect detector

Applications:

  • Insulation defect identification of wires and cables
  • Insulation defect identification of any conductive material with an insulated jacket

Controls:

  • LCD Display
  • Voltage control
  • Visual and audible alarm indicator with sensitivity control
  • On Switch
  • Off/Test Switch (momentary-on)
  • High voltage probe connector
  • 1.6A slow blow fuse (5x20mm)
  • Ground port
  • Charge connection (allows operation while charging)
  • Slip-on battery pack

Features:

  • Design incorporates portable battery
  • Fully charges in 10 hours (overcharge protection)
  • Operational during battery re-charging
  • Simple operation, easy to read LCD display
  • Maintains applied test voltage with constant current source
  • Full test current at low voltages
  • Alarm sensitivity control
  • Limited Output current for operator safety
  • Regulated DC output, adjustable from 0 to 8 kV
  • LCD displays applied voltage and battery charge


Compliance:

  • ANSI/AWWA C213-94
  • CE marking in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336
  • JIS G-3491, JIS G-3492

Voltage:

  • Fully adjustable voltage selection from 0-8 kV DC


Advantages:

  • Variable voltage control allows for testing various insulation materials and thicknesses
  • Hand Held, Portable

Specifications:

  • Weight:
2.2kg (4.85 lbs)
  • LCD
3 1/2 digits
  • Voltage:
0 to 8kV adjustablE
  • Resolution:
10v
  • Current Output:
< 0.1mA at probe
  • Short Circuit:
Test current 0.1mA max
  • Power Supply:
GellCell 1.5mA max
  • Dimensions:
260 x 160 x 70mm
  10.25 x 6.3x 2.75 inches
  • Alarm:
Audible and Visual

Micromed PD-8K Kit Includes:

  • Detector
  • 10 hour battery with re-charger
  • Probe handle with 2m (6ft) lead
  • 2m (6ft) lead ground clamp
  • 4mm (0.16inch) wide brass wire "MPD" brush electrode
  • Carrying case
  • Operating Instruction manual/Quick start manual


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