ASTM D877 Insulating Oil Dielectric Strength Tester

ASTM D877 Insulating Oil Dielectric Strength Tester

MT-DS908

The Insulating Oil Dielectric Strength Tester is designed for measuring the breakdown voltage of insulating oils in accordance with ASTM D877, GB/T 507 and IEC 60156 standards.

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Introduction

Dielectric strength testing is widely used to evaluate the contamination detection of insulating oil and other insulating liquids. Contaminants such as water, suspended particles, or aging products can significantly reduce the dielectric strength of insulating oils. Therefore, dielectric strength testing is an essential method for assessing oil quality and insulation reliability.

The Oil Dielectric Strength Tester adopts microprocessor control technology and automatically completes the entire testing procedure including voltage increase, stirring, resting, breakdown detection, result calculation, and printing.

It is widely used in laboratory oil testing, power utilities, petroleum laboratories, chemical industries, and electrical equipment maintenance departments.

Typical Applications

The Insulating Oil Dielectric Strength Tester is suitable for testing:

  • Transformer insulating oils
  • Electrical insulating oils
  • Mineral insulating oils
  • Industrial insulating liquids

Typical application environments include:

  • Transformer insulating oils
  • Electrical insulating oils
  • Mineral insulating oils
  • Industrial insulating liquids

Key Features

1. Fully Automatic Dielectric Strength Testing

The instrument automatically performs the entire testing process including voltage increase, stirring, settling, breakdown detection, result calculation, and printing.

2. Triple-Cup Integrated Testing System

The system supports three oil cups in one unit, allowing efficient testing of multiple samples in sequence.

3. Intelligent Voltage Rise Control

The microprocessor control system ensures stable voltage increase with adjustable speed between 2.0–3.5 kV/s, providing accurate breakdown voltage measurement.

4. Automatic Multi-Sample Testing System

The microprocessor control system ensures stable voltage increase with adjustable speed between 2.0–3.5 kV/s, providing accurate breakdown voltage measurement.

5. Data Storage and Environmental Monitoring

The system can store up to 100 test records and display ambient temperature and humidity during testing.

6. Multiple Safety Protection Functions

The instrument includes over-voltage protection, over-current protection, and safety limit protection, ensuring safe operation.

7. RS232 Communication Interface

A standard RS232 communication interface allows connection with computers for data transmission and laboratory data management.

Technical Specifications

Name

MT-DS908 ASTM D877 Automatic Insulating Oil Dielectric Strength Tester

Display

8-inch Color Touchscreen (800 × 600 resolution)

Temperature Control

0 – 80 kV (optional)

Voltage Distortion Rate

≤ 3%

Voltage Rise Speed

2.0 – 3.5 kV/s

15 minutes (adjustable)

15 minutes (adjustable)

Test Interval

15 minutes (adjustable)

Test Cycles

1 – 6 times

Transformer Capacity

1.5 kVA

Measurement Accuracy

±(2% + 2 digits)

Power Consumption

500 W

Operating Environment

10 to 40°C, humidity30% – 85%

Power Supply

AC 220V ±10%, 50 Hz

Dimensions

485 × 300 × 360 mm

Standards Compliance

This Oil Dielectric Strength Tester complies with:

  • ASTM D877 – Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Liquids
  • IEC 60156 – Insulating Liquids Determination of Breakdown Voltage
  • DL 429.9 – Electrical Insulating Oil Test Standard
  • GB/T 507 – Test Method for Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Oil

Why Choose Our Insulating Oil Dielectric Strength Tester

Accurate Breakdown Voltage Measurement

Advanced voltage control ensures reliable dielectric strength evaluation.

Fully Automated Testing

Automatic testing process improves laboratory efficiency and repeatability.

Multiple Sample Testing

Triple-cup integrated design allows testing of several samples efficiently.

Reliable Safety Protection

Comprehensive safety features ensure safe operation.

Data Storage and Communication

Built-in memory and RS232 interface support laboratory data management.

Designed for Oil Testing Laboratories

Ideal for transformer oil testing and electrical insulation analysis.

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