High-Voltage Inclined Plane Tracking Test Apparatus
 
Model: IEC 60587 Method 2 Compliant Tester
 
This apparatus is specifically designed for rigorous material evaluation under severe pollution conditions, complying fully with IEC 60587:2022, Method 2 (Continuous Liquid Contaminant Flow). It is ideal for testing high-performance polymeric insulators and composite materials.
 
1. Technical Specifications
Applicable Standard: IEC 60587:2022 – Method 2 (Continuous Contaminant Flow)
Testing Capacity: 1 to 6 samples (up to 5 independent stations for simultaneous testing)
Test Voltage: 0 – 6 kV AC (50/60 Hz), continuously adjustable
Voltage Accuracy: 1 %
Maximum Test Current: 60 mA (automatic shutdown if exceeded for 2 seconds)
Series Resistors: Selectable: 1 kOhm, 10 kOhm, 22 kOhm, 33 kOhm
Resistor Tolerance/Rating: 1 % / 200 W each
Specimen Inclination: 45 degrees +/- 0.5 degrees (Precise, lockable adjustment)
Specimen Dimensions: 50 x 120 x 3 mm thickness (or 120 x 140 mm per Annex)
Electrode Spacing: 50 mm +/- 0.1 mm
Electrode Material: High-purity stainless steel (as per IEC 60587 clause 6.2)
Upper Electrode Thickness: 0.5 mm +/- 0.05 mm (Per IEC 60587)
Lower Electrode Thickness: 0.5 mm +/- 0.01 mm (Per IEC 60587)
Contaminant Flow Rate: Adjustable from 0.075 to 0.9 ml/min per station
Standard Flow Rates: 0.075 / 0.15 / 0.30 / 0.60 / 0.90 ml/min
Flow Control System: High-precision Peristaltic Pumps + Individual electronic flow meters (5 % accuracy)
Contaminant Reservoir: 1L SS316L tank with stirring, level sensor, and heating protection
Contaminant Solution: 0.1 % NH4Cl + 0.02 % Triton X-100 in deionized water (or customer-specified)
Filter Paper Support: 90 mm diameter, height adjustable (per IEC 60587 Figure 3)
Contaminant Application: Continuous Flow – NO Dripping
 
2. Control and Data Acquisition
Control System: PC Machine + 10” Color Touchscreen
Programming: Full test programming (voltage, flow rate, duration, series resistors)
Interface Languages: Multi-language (English)
Data Logging: Leakage current recorded every 1 second (trigger adjustable)
Recorded Parameters: Applied voltage, flow rate, ambient temperature, and humidity
Data Export: USB, LAN, or cloud
Automatic Shut-down Criteria:
Leakage current 60 mA for 2 seconds
Erosion track reaches the lower electrode
Specimen perforation or persistent flame
 
3. Safety and Chamber
Test Chamber: Stainless steel construction
Internal Volume**: Minimum 0.5 m³
Ventilation: Forced exhaust 300 m³/h
Door: Safety-interlocked with tempered glass observation window
Safety Standards: IEC 61010-1, IP54 protection class
Safety Features: Emergency stop, double grounding, arc, and overcurrent protection; recommended main fuse: 20 A time-delay (slow-blow) based on max 18 A current draw at 220 V / 4 kVA
Power Supply: 220 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz, single phase
Consumption: Approx. 3 - 5 kVA
 
4. Additional Features & Support
Maintenance: Modular design for easy maintenance.
Calibration: Annual calibration recommended.
Warranty: Minimum 2-year warranty on the complete system.