MODEL HUAC-301

Switchgear Contact Pressure Tester

Measures the spring pressure of switchgear tulip contacts: up to 1000 N, ±1 % FS, 33–107 mm, 5-inch touch screen, printer, 8 h battery, under 3 kg.

  • Aviation-grade strain gauge sensor, error within ±1 %
  • Range up to 1000 N; contacts 33–107 mm, larger on request
  • 5-inch colour touch screen; units switchable between N and kg
  • Built-in thermal printer prints results with time and site information
  • Voice prompts guide every step
  • Rechargeable lithium battery: at least 8 hours, with power indicator
  • Data storage on TF card; transfer by USB or USB flash drive
  • Self-calibration, zeroing and sensor reset
  • Carrying case with separate host and accessory compartments
  • English user interface; English operating system available

Overview

The HUAC-301 measures the contact pressure of the tulip (plum-blossom) contacts in high-voltage switchgear without damaging them. Weak contact springs raise contact resistance and cause overheating, so power plants, substations and switchgear manufacturers use the tester to find them before they lead to a fault.

A high-precision aviation-grade strain gauge sensor gives accurate, stable readings with low temperature drift, within ±1 % of full scale up to 1000 N. It suits contacts from 33 to 107 mm in diameter, for 630 A to 4000 A ratings, and larger sizes can be made to order. Results appear on a 5-inch colour touch screen in N or kg, are printed with time and site information on the built-in thermal printer, and are stored on a TF card for transfer by USB or USB flash drive. Voice prompts guide the operator, and self-calibration, zeroing and sensor reset keep the measurement reliable over time.

The host weighs under 3 kg and runs for at least 8 hours on its rechargeable lithium battery. It comes in a carrying case with separate compartments for the host and accessories, ready for site work and factory quality control.

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Technical specifications

Measurement
Range≤ 1000 N
Accuracy≤ ±1 % of full scale
Contact diameter33 – 107 mm (larger on request)
Contact ratings630 A, 1250 A, 2000 A, 3150 A, 4000 A
Display unitN or kg, switchable
Power
SupplyAC 220 V ±10 %, 50 Hz ±10 % (adapter); built-in 12.6 V lithium battery
Battery life≥ 8 h continuous operation
General
Display5-inch colour touch LCD
Data storageBuilt-in TF card (FAT32), history query
InterfaceUSB, USB flash drive
Interface languageEnglish
Dimensions358 × 284 × 168 mm
Weight (host)< 3 kg
Environment
Operating-20 – +50 °C, RH ≤ 85 %
Storage-40 – +70 °C, RH ≤ 85 %

Specifications may change without notice. Contact us for the latest datasheet.

Applications

Tulip contacts of withdrawable switchgearPower plants and substationsSwitchgear manufacturers

Downloads

The datasheet and user manual for this instrument are sent on request, usually within one business day.

Frequently asked questions

Why measure contact pressure?

Weak or tired contact springs lower the pressure on the tulip contacts, which raises contact resistance and can overheat the switchgear. Measuring the pressure finds these contacts before they fail.

Which contacts can it test?

Tulip (plum-blossom) contacts from 33 to 107 mm in diameter, for 630 A, 1250 A, 2000 A, 3150 A and 4000 A ratings. Larger diameters can be made to order.

How long does the battery last?

At least 8 hours of continuous operation on the built-in 12.6 V lithium battery. It can also run from AC 220 V through the adapter.

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