Electrical safety analyzers perform a range of electrical safety tests in order to determine whether or not the device under test (often medical equipment) follows electrical safety requirements.
Maintaining Electrical Safety
Electrical safety is a vital aspect of any environment containing electrical equipment. Whether in a lab or a facility, there are all kinds of devices that need to meet a variety of safety standards in order to maintain quality and prevent malfunctions. Fire prevention, shocks, and surges are among the reasons why these testing requirements exist.
Electricians, lab technicians, and other operators in a variety of fields use ESAs to ensure electric devices meet safety standards. These standards must be met and maintained in all professional fields that use electrical devices or systems.
What Is An Electrical Safety Analyzer?
An electrical safety analyzer, or ESA, is a type of device that tests the safety of other devices or cables. It may test for insulation wear, current leakage, ground resistance, and others. There are a variety of tests to ensure electrical safety, and many devices perform multiple types of tests. Here are some of the test types:
- Insulation Resistance Tests
- AC and/or DC Hipot Testing
- Leakage Tests
- Voltage Tests
- Polarity Tests
- Ground Continuity Tests
- Ground Bond Tests
- Dielectric Withstand Tests
Advanced Test Equipment supplies a variety of electrical safety analyzers that are equipped for AC/DC/IR tests. Depending on your needs, many can perform Corona Discharge Detection (CDD) tests that identify Corona discharge Start Voltage (CSV). There are also tests for Flashover Start Voltage (FSV), and Breakdown Voltage (BSV). Our analyzers also offer beneficial subsidiary functions, like programmable voltage, time parameters, current limit, and more.
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards
Other Electrical Standards
- EN62353
- VDE 751
- ANSI/AAMI ES1:1993
- NFPA-99
- AN/NZS 3551
Choosing The Right Analyzer
ATEC offers affordable rental rates for products from leading manufacturers like
Fluke Biomedical,
Vitrek,
Associated Research,
Chroma, and more. Reach out to an ATEC rental agent for help with choosing the best analyzer for your testing needs.