Always comply with local safety regula- tions. Protective conductor terminal. Warning WEEE, Waste Electrical and Electronic People with pacemakers must not use the VIDAR Equipment. Please utilize your local since a pacemaker can be disturbed by the electrical WEEE collection facilities in the dispo- discharges.
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Do not expose the instrument to rain or moisture. Refer all servicing to Megger authorized personnel. If you need to return the instrument, please use either the original crate or one of equivalent strength...
2.1 General 2.2 Flashover threshold voltage the VIDAR vacuum tester is used to test the ability of the breaking chamber in a vacuum circuit breaker to the curve shown in Fig. 1 illustrates the relationship inhibit flashover. the rugged, lightweight, compact between a vacuum chamber’s internal pressure and...
Red HIGH-VOLtAGE warning lamp. Shows that the ▪ the flashover threshold voltage is too low. high voltage is applied. test voltage selector. Five standard voltages and one customized voltage, determined at the factory. Protective earth (ground) terminal. VIDAR ZP-BR01E BR0150GE...
Check that the master ON/OFF switch on the Using both hands, turn the two SAFETY VIDAR is in OFF position and that the red CONTROL knobs to their respective end limits HIGH-VOLTAGE warning lamp is not flashing.
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4 OPERAtING INStRUCtIONS When the test is completed turn the power ON/OFF switch on the VIDAR to its OFF posi- tion. Note The yellow indicator lamp lights if the test lasts longer than 1 minute. If you want to conduct a full time 1 minute test after that, there must be a 2 minutes pause before starting next test.
(Halogen 12 V, 5 W BA9 type, Megger Sweden art. no. is 34-00020). Insert the light bulb in the socket, push the lamp down, then twist slightly clockwise.
6 SPECIFICAtIONS Specifications Specifications VIDAR Specifications are valid at nominal input voltage and an ambi- ent temperature of +25°C, (77°F). Specifications are subject to change without notice. Environment Application field the instrument is intended for use in medium and high-voltage substations and industrial environments.
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▪ Insulation Power Factor (C&DF) Test Equipment worldwide. ▪ Insulation Resistance Test Equipment Megger is certified according to ISO 9001 and 14001. ▪ Line Testing Equipment Megger is a registered trademark. ▪ Low Resistance Ohmmeters ▪...
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