MODEL HUAC-A

Vacuum Circuit Breaker Vacuum Degree Tester

Non-destructive vacuum interrupter tester using the magnetron discharge method: 10⁻⁵ to 10⁻¹ Pa, no disassembly, printer, RS232, about 12 kg.

  • Non-destructive: no need to disassemble the vacuum interrupter
  • Measuring range 10⁻⁵ to 10⁻¹ Pa
  • Magnetron discharge method with excitation magnetic coil
  • Ion charge calibration against interference from intermediate-state power supplies
  • Strong anti-interference performance for substation use
  • Built-in thermal printer; stores and recalls test records
  • RS232 interface for computer control and data analysis
  • Portable: about 12 kg
  • English user interface; English operating system available

Overview

The HUAC-A measures the vacuum degree of vacuum interrupters without removing them from the circuit breaker. It is used by power plants, substations and circuit breaker manufacturers to confirm that vacuum interrupters are still safe and reliable.

The tester works on the magnetron discharge principle, using a new type of excitation magnetic coil. A single-chip microcomputer controls the measurement, and ion charge calibration suppresses interference from intermediate-state power supplies. The vacuum value is shown directly on a large LCD, so the operator sees the condition of the interrupter at once. Results can be stored, printed on the built-in thermal printer and sent to a computer over RS232. At about 12 kg, the instrument is portable enough for on-site maintenance, installation checks and production testing.

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Technical specifications

Measurement
Range10⁻⁵ – 10⁻¹ Pa
Accuracy, 10⁻⁵ – 10⁻⁴ Pa10 – 20 %
Accuracy, 10⁻⁴ – 10⁻³ Pa10 %
Accuracy, 10⁻³ – 10⁻² Pa5 – 10 %
Accuracy, 10⁻² – 10⁻¹ Pa5 – 10 %
MethodNon-destructive, excitation magnetic coil (magnetron discharge)
Test objectsAll types of vacuum interrupters
Output
Electric field voltage30 kV
Magnetic field voltage1700 V
General
DisplayLarge LCD
InterfaceRS232
Power supply220 V AC ±15 %, 50 Hz
Dimensions460 × 335 × 330 mm
Weightapprox. 12 kg
Interface languageEnglish
Environment
Operating temperature-10 – +40 °C

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

Applications

Vacuum circuit breakersVacuum interruptersCircuit breaker manufacturersSubstations and power plants

Downloads

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

Frequently asked questions

Does the vacuum interrupter have to be removed?

No. The HUAC-A measures the vacuum degree non-destructively, with the interrupter still in the circuit breaker.

How does the measurement work?

It uses the magnetron discharge principle: an excitation magnetic coil and a high-voltage electric field produce an ion current in the interrupter, which corresponds to the vacuum degree.

How accurate is it?

5–10 % from 10⁻³ to 10⁻¹ Pa, 10 % from 10⁻⁴ to 10⁻³ Pa, and 10–20 % in the lowest band, 10⁻⁵ to 10⁻⁴ Pa.

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