Rod-L M100AVS5-2.8-40 AC Hipot Test Instrument

The Rod-L M100AVS5-2.8-40 is an AC Hipot Test Instrument engineered to perform dielectric withstand testing on electrical products. It verifies insulation integrity under high-voltage stress conditions, ensuring compliance with UL, IEC, CSA, VDE, FCC, and related safety standards. Built with rapid arc detection and electronic shutdown, this tester delivers consistent, controlled voltage application for critical quality assurance and regulatory validation across manufacturing environments.

Technical Specifications

Output Voltage: 0 to 2.8 kVAC, user-adjustable
Maximum Current Limit: 40 mA
Test Duration: 1 to 90 seconds, user-selectable
Voltage Rise Time: Electronically controlled with smooth, spike-free ramp; front-panel adjustment available
Arc Detection Threshold: 10 microseconds or greater
High-Voltage Shutdown: ≤2 milliseconds upon fault detection
Measurement Accuracy: ±3% of full scale for output voltage and current
Input Power: 115/230 VAC (±10%), 48–66 Hz; maximum 300 watts (M100 series); factory-configured for 115 VAC unless specified otherwise

Key Features

• Electronic shutdown circuit ensures operator safety and equipment protection during insulation breakdown


• Voltage rate-of-rise control eliminates transient spikes and provides repeatable test conditions


• Fast arc detection responds to arc events within 10 microseconds, protecting test specimens


• Adjustable test time from 1 to 90 seconds accommodates diverse product specifications


• ±3% measurement accuracy on voltage and current scales supports traceability requirements


• Multiple rear-panel options: lockout cover, switch-selectable failure points, two-position current scales, three-position voltage selection


• Digital remote control option for automated testing workflows


• Front-panel voltage adjustment and digital meter displays available

Typical Applications

• Dielectric withstand (hipot) testing per UL, IEC, CSA, and VDE standards


• Quality control testing of insulation systems in electrical assemblies


• Compliance validation for consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and medical devices


• Production-line insulation integrity screening

Compatibility & Integration Operates on single-phase 115 or 230 VAC input with integrated fuse protection. Accepts optional digital remote control for integration into automated test systems. Rear-panel configurations support flexible test setups and facility requirements.