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Very Low Frequency
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Cable & Motor/Generator KILOVOLTS
High Voltage Withstand POS
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High Voltage, Inc.
Copake, NY USA
VLF leader since 1997

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 Very Low Frequency AC Testers
AC testing of Cables, Motors &
Generators is now easier than ever.
Since the introduction of the High Voltage, Inc.
line of portable and affordable VLF hipots, there is a
practical method of AC field testing highly capacitive
HVI – The World’s VLF Source
loads, particularly cables and rotating machinery.
Made in the USA
High Voltage, Inc. offers a full line of VLF AC Hipots
90 countries served since 1998 from 30 kVac to 200 kVac with models that can test up
• Greatest Model Selection to 50 mF of load, cables over 50 miles in length and

• Highest Voltages Available the largest of generators or motors. Use VLF for AC
Withstand stress tests and/or as a voltage source for
• Highest Power Ratings Delivered
Tan Delta and Partial Discharge Diagnostic Testing.
• Only VLF Thumper Produced
HVI offers both its original, patented long proven oil filled
• Rugged oil filled non-electronic
power supply models with analog controls and its all new
design offers extreme reliability and
solid state, computer-micro controlled wireless design.
ease of field service if ever necessary
2 Both have diagnostic accessories available.
• Latest solid state, computer
controlled wireless designs offered SINCE 1998, HVI has produced the most economical, rugged,
HVI offers more models and higher voltage mod- and reliable VLF products available. Our electro-mechanical
els than any other vendor in the world. Models
control and our oil filled HV power supply designs are extremely
range from 30 kVac – 200 kVac peak, offering
from 0.4 mF to 50 mF of load capability. Load rat- dependable, and if necessary, more easily field serviced than the
ings shown below are at the lowest frequency. electronic designs. The HVI design has a proven record with

Original Patented Transformer Based Design well over 2000 units in service worldwide. The HVI VLF design

VLF-30CM 0-30 kVac, 0.1 Hz, load rated to 0.4 mF offers the best of everything, with manual, easy to use controls
VLF-4022CM 0-44 kVac, 0.1 Hz - 0.02 Hz, load rated to 5.5 mF but also sophisticated data collection. Electric utilities and
VLF-50CM 0-50 kVac, 0.1 Hz - 0.01 Hz, load rated to 50 mF industrials have long recognized the benefit of our technology.
VLF-6022CM 0-62 kVac, 0.1 Hz - 0.02 Hz, load rated to 5.5 mF
HVI knows how to build long lasting field test equipment. HVI
VLF-65CMF 0-65 kVac, 0.1 Hz - 0.01 Hz, load rated to 22 mF
now also offers the latest in solid state design VLF units that
VLF-90CMF 0-90 kVac, 0.1 Hz - 0.02 Hz, load rated to 2.75 mF
VLF-12011CMF 0-120 kVac, 0.1 Hz - 0.01 Hz, load rated to 5.5 mF offer many benefits, like automatic programmable control and
VLF-200CMF 0-200 kVac, 0.1 Hz - 0.02 Hz, load rated to 3.75 mF wireless communications.
VT33 VLF: 0 - 33 kVac, 1.0 uF @ 0.1 Hz
Thumper: 0 - 13 kVdc @ 760 Joules
All HVI VLF designs produce a sine wave output that meets the
requirements of world standards, permitting it to be used as a
Solid State Computer Controlled Models voltage source for Tan Delta and Partial Discharge diagnostic
VLF-34E 0-34 kVac, 0.1 Hz - 0.01 Hz, load rated to 5.0 mF
testing. A sine wave producing VLF is required to perform these
VLF-65E 0-65 kVac, 0.1 Hz - 0.01 Hz load rated to 5.0 mF
tests. Keep all options open by choosing a sine wave design, like
The HVI VLF technology is protected the HVI VLF.
under U.S. Patent # 6,169,406

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Why Buy HVI VLF Products?
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• HVI Support & Service – Best Customer Support, Ship from Stock, Instant Factory Help
Quick Service Turn Around, Repair & Cal. Locations Worldwide, Reps in over 90 countries
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What is VLF?
KILOVOLTS
VLF stands for Very Low Frequency. A VLF hipot withstand several times normal AC voltage. IEEE 400,
POS
is an AC output high voltage instrument. HVI VLF 400.2, & 433, VDE 0276, CENELEC HD 620/621,
products provide sinusoidal AC voltage but at 0.1 SANA 10198, NEN 3620 and IEC 60502-2 standards
Hz - 0.01 Hz, compared to the 50/60 Hz output of all define VLF testing.
conventional AC test sets. It is still an AC voltage VLF is also very useful for testing large rotating
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with sinusoidal polarity reversals every half cycle. machinery, since it provides a portable and affordable
The VLF instrument is used to provide a simple method of field testing coils and is sanctioned by the
go/no-go, or pass/fail, withstand test. Also, VLF IEEE 433-2009 standard.
instruments can be used as the voltage source for
performing off-line Partial Discharge and Tan Partial Discharge & Tan Delta
Delta cable diagnostic testing, both from HVI. VLF Cable Diagnostic Testing
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VLF hipot alone provides a withstand, or proof
Why VLF?
0 capacitance line Partial Discharge and Tan Delta cable
VLF test sets are used to field test high 60diagnostic
test. It can also be used as the voltage source for off-

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loads like cables and motors/generators. The lower CAPACITANCE
testing.
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HVI can serve the needs of the industry for
the frequency of an AC source, the lower the cur-MICROFARADS
cable and generator testing better than any other.
rent and power required to apply a voltage to a ca- Contact HVI for additional information on other
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pacitive load like a cable. At 0.1Hz, it requires 600 cable testing methods and products available. 3
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times less power to test a cable than at 60 Hz. The
HVI VLF instruments permit users to field test For more information on VLF testing, visit www.hvinc.com 30
long cables and large generators with a portable
and affordable test set. A 100 lb VLF instrument
Benefits of HVI VLF AC Hipots
can do the job of a multi-ton 60Hz AC test set. • Portable and affordable
Cables should be tested with AC voltage. With the • All models feature a true sinewave output
HVI VLF products, it can be done with a practical, • Waveform is independent of load capacitance
economical, and easy to use package. between 0.01 F and maximum load
CAPACITANCE • Highest load ratings available METER
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Cable & Rotating Machinery μF mA
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The principal use of VLF is testing TO READand high • Simple and
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voltage shielded power cables. A long cable may have ZEROdoes not degrade good
• AC testing
many microfarads of capacitance. To AC high voltage cable insulation
test this cable requires the use of VLF technology. An • Harmful space charges are not injected
AC voltage test is the best way to verify the AC integrity into the cable insulation
of a cable. If a cable can’t hold 2 – 3 times normal
voltage, it is not healthy and an in-service failure is
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• BNC scope output for waveform viewing
likely. Use the VLF to cause defects to fail during the
test. Find the fault, make the repair or replacement, • Rugged and reliable design less prone
and be left with a better cable. It is especially valuable to failure from transients
for verifying a cable after installation or repair: far
better than using a DC hipot, 5kV megohmmeter, Two Design Choices
hot stick adaptor, or soak test, none of which provide Patented original, electro-mechanical, transformer designs and the
meaningful information about a cables ability to latest solid state computer controlled designs available from HVI.
 VLF-30CM(F) Best for testing 5 kV - 15 kV cables
Our smallest VLF model, the VLF-30CM approaches the size and cost of a DC hipot and is designed for quick
& easy short-run cable testing. It can test up to 0.4 μF of load, about 4000 feet (1200 m) of a typical 15 kV class
cable. Small, light, inexpensive, and easy to use. Now there's no reason not to use VLF.

Input: 120 volts, 60 Hz, 5 A peak, 2.5 A average

or 230 volts, 50/60 Hz, 3 A peak, 2A average (F suffix)
Output: 0 – 30 kVac peak, 0.1 Hz, sinusoidal
Duty: Continuous
Quick & Simple Load Rating: 0.4 μF
15 kV cable testing Metering: Voltmeter: -30 kVac – 0 – +30 kVac
Low Cost Charging Current meter: 0 – 50 mA peak
Easy to Use
HV Cable Output: Shielded EPR output cable - 20 ft. (6 m)
Small & Light
Size & Weight: 15” w x 11.5” d x 22” h, 82 lbs. (88 lbs. - F version)
381 mm w x 292 mm d x 559 mm h, 39 kg
(42 kg - F version)

VLF-4022CM(F) Two piece portability for field testing 25 kV & 35 kV cables

This model, with its 44 kVac peak output, is suitable for all testing of 25 kV cable and Maintenance
testing on 35 kV cable. Its high load capacity enables it to test up to approximately 10 miles of cable (at
.02 Hz), depending on type. This model includes a charging current and load capacitance meter, and a
center zero peak kilovolt output meter.
Input: 120 volts, 60 Hz, 10 A peak, 5 A average
or 230 volts, 50/60 Hz, 6 A peak, 2.5 A average (F suffix)
Output: 0 – 44 kVac peak, 0.1/0.05/0.02 Hz sinusoidal
Duty: Continuous
Load Rating: 1.1μF @ 0.1 Hz, 2.2 μF @ 0.05 Hz, & 5.5 μF @ 0.02 Hz
Metering: Voltmeter: Center Zero -45 – 0 – +45 kVac peak
4 Charging Current meter: 0 – 100 mA peak
Load capacitance meter: 0 – 6 Microfarads
Cable Lengths: Shielded RG/8U output cable - 20 ft. (6 m)
Interconnect cable - 10 ft. (3 m)
Size & Weight: Controls: 22” w x 11.25” d x 15.25” h, 50 lbs.
559 mm w x 286 mm d x 387 mm h, 23 kg
Two-piece easy portability
HV Tank: 14.5” w x 10.5” d x 19” h, 72 lbs.
(see page 7)
368 mm w x 267 mm d x 483 mm h, 33 kg
VLF-6022CM(F) Two piece portability for testing up to 35 kV cable systems - Wind Farms
This model, with its 62 kVac peak output, is suitable for testing cables rated up to 35 kV. Its high load
capacity enables it to test up to approximately 10 miles of cable (at .02 Hz), depending on type. This
model includes an enhanced features package: a charging current and load capacitance meter, test dwell
timer, and polarity indicating lights.
Input: 120 volts, 60 Hz, 15 A peak, 7.5 A average
or 230 volts, 50/60 Hz, 8 A peak, 4 A average (F suffix)
Network Systems &
Wind Farm Model Output: 0-62 kVac peak, 0.1 Hz - 0.02 Hz
Duty: Continuous
Load Rating: 1.1 μF @ 0.1 Hz, 2.2 μF @ 0.05 Hz, & 5.5 μF @ 0.02 Hz
Metering: Voltmeter: 0 – 65 kVac peak
Charging Current meter: 0 – 100 mA peak
Load capacitance meter: 0 – 6 Microfarads
Settable test duration timer
Cable Lengths: Shielded EPR output cable - 20 ft. (6 m)
Interconnect cable - 10 ft. (3 m)
Size & Weight: Controls: 26” w x 13” d x 16” h, 75 lbs.
660 mm w x 330 mm d x 406 mm h, 34 kg
Two-piece easy portability HV Tank: 15” w x 10.25” d x 21.5” h, 120 lbs.
381 mm w x 260 mm d x 546 mm h, 54 kg

All HVI VLF models are labeled and metered for peak voltage, not rms. When testing, use the peak voltage values given in your specification.

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VLF-50CMF Highest mF rating available: 5 mF - 50 mF @ 0.1 Hz - 0.01 Hz
The VLF-50CMF is the highest power VLF unit we offer. It is rated for 5 mF at 0.1 Hz and can increase its output to 50 mF at 0.01
Hz, capable of testing up to 50 miles of 15 kV and 25 kV cable. It is ideal for very long cable runs, like long feeders, wind farm
applications, submarine cables, and others. It comes as pictured, including cable reels with 100’ of high voltage and ground cable.
Input: 0
230V +/-10%, 50/60 Hz, single phase, 30 A peak, 25 A avg. 60
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Output: Sinusoidal 0 – 50 kVac peak, 0.1, .05, .02 and .01 Hz frequency Simple installation – ready to go.
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Test Capacitance: 5.0 mF @ .1 Hz, 10.0 mF @ .05 Hz, 25.0 mF @ .02 Hz, 50.0 mF @.01 Hz
KILOVOLTS VLF-50CMF
Kilovoltmeter: 3.5 in., 0 – 60 kVac peak 2% FS Accuracy
Current Load: 3.5 in., 0 – 200 mAac peak 5% FS Accuracy POS
Capacitance Meter: 0 – 6 mF with x1 & x10 ranges
Sizes: Controls: 17” w x 11” d x 9.5” h, 20 lbs.
432 mm w x 280 mm d x 241 mm h, 9 kg
Power Section: 20” w x 14” d x 27” h, 160 lbs.
508 mm w x 356 mm d x 686 mm h, 73 kg
HV Tank size: 13.5” w x 19” d x 23” h, 310 lbs.
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343 mm w x 483 mm d x 584 mm h, 141 kg
Complete Trolley: 28” w x 60” d x 51” h, 775lbs
711 mm w x 1524 mm d x 1295 mm h, 352 kg
Output cable
length: Shielded X-Ray/Ground on reels - 100 ft. (30 m)

VLF-65CMF Ideal for long 35 kV cable runs at Wind Farms

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test very long cables rated up to 35kV. It offers the complete controls package
including Cable Burn mode. Its cable reels provide 100’ (30m) of HV and ground VLF-65CMF
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Input:
Output:
230 V, 50/60 Hz, 30A peak, 25A average
0 – 65 kVac peak, 0.1/0.05/0.02/0.01 Hz MICROFARADS
sinusoidal
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mounting
Duty: Continuous
Load Rating: 2.2 mF @ 0.1 Hz, 4.4mF @ 0.05 Hz
11 mF @ 0.02 Hz & 22 mF @ 0.01 Hz 5
Metering: Voltmeter: 0-75 kVac peak
Charging Current Meter: 0 – 200 mA peak


Load capacitance meter: 0 – 6 microfarads
User programmable test duration timer
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Cable Lengths: Shielded EPR output cable – 100 ft. (30m)
Ground cable 100 ft. (30m)
Sizes & Weight: Controls: 17” w x 11” d x 9.5” h, 20 lbs.
432 mm w x 280 mm d x 241 mm h, 9 kg
Regulator: 20” w x 14” d x 27” h, 160 lbs.
508 mm w x 356 mm d x 686 mm h, 73 kg VLF-90CMF
HV Tank: 15” w x 18” d x 22” h, 215 lbs.
381 mm w x 457 mm d x 559 mm h, 98 kg
Overall: 30” wCAPACITANCE
x 60” d x 51” h, 704 lbs. METER
on Skid. 762 mm w x 1524 mm d x 1295 mm h, 320 kg
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VLF-90CMF 90 kVac voltage output yet still portable μF mA
The VLF-90CMF offers 90kVac peak outputTO
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voltage, CAP
suitable for testing
cables rated 45 – 50kV. It is load rated for 0.55X1m F @ 0.1 Hz, capable of ZERO
test-
ing up to 2 miles of cable, five times that at 0.02 Hz. Pictured with optional
hand truck.
Input: 230 V, 50/60 Hz, 20A peak, 15A average
Output: 0 - 90 kVac peak, 0.1/0.05/0.02 Hz sinusoidal
Duty: Continuous
Load: .55 mF @ 0.1 Hz, 1.1 mF @ 0.05 Hz, 2.75 uF @ 0.02 Hz
VLF-90CMF
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Metering: Voltmeter: 0 – 100 kVac peak unit at 90 kV is optional.
Current Meter: 0 – 100 mA peak
Load capacitance: 0 – 6 microfarads
User programmable test duration timer
Cable Lengths: Shielded EPR output cable – 20 ft. (6m)
Interconnect cable - 10 ft. (3m)
Sizes & Weights: Controls: 26” w x 13” d x 16” h, 75 lbs.
660 mm w x 330 mm d x 406 mm h, 34 kg
HV Tank: 15” w x 21” d x 29” h, 293 lbs.
381 mm w x 533 mm d x 737 mm h, 133 kg
 VLF-12011CMF 69 kV Cable Withstand & 115 kV Cable Diagnostics
The VLF-12011CMF provides a 120kVac peak output voltage, suitable for VLF
hipot testing 69 kV cable and as a voltage source for partial discharge and tan
delta testing of 115 kV cable. In addition to the standard controls described, this
model also contains a Cable Burn mode. Cable reels provide 100’ (30m) of HV
and ground cable.
Input: 230 volts, 50/60 Hz, 30 A peak, 25 A average
Output: 0 – 120 kVac peak, 0.1/0.05/0.02/0.01 Hz sinusoidal
Duty: Continuous
Load Rating: .55 mF @ 0.1 Hz, 1.1 mF @ 0.05 Hz
2.75 mF @ 0.02 Hz, 5.5 mF @ 0.01 Hz
Metering: Voltmeter: 0 – 120 kVac peak
Charging Current Meter: 0 – 100 mA peak
Load capacitance meter: 0 – 6 microfarads
User programmable test duration timer
Cable Lengths: Shielded EPR output cable 100 ft. (30m)
One piece with casters, Ground cable 100 ft. (30m)
truck mounting blocks, skid, Sizes & Weight: Controls: 17” w x 11” d x 9.5” h, 20 lbs.
or separate components. 432 mm w x 280 mm d x 241 mm h, 9 kg
Regulator: 20” w x 14” d x 27” h, 160 lbs.
508 mm w x 356 mm d x 686 mm h, 73 kg
HV Tank: 26” w x 20” d x 22” h, 390 lbs.
660 mm w x 508 mm d x 559 mm h, 177 kg
Overall: 30” w x 60” d x 51” h, 853 lbs.
762 mm w x 1524 mm d x 1295 mm h, 388 kg
VLF-200CMF Highest voltage rating available
200 kVac The VLF-200CMF provides a 200 kVac peak output voltage, suitable for per-
forming VLF hipot tests on 138 kV cable and as a voltage source for tan delta and
partial discharge testing on 230 kV cable. The controls offer all the features of
our other VLF models along with VLF Cable Burning. Trailer mount optional.
Input: 230 V Single phase, 80 A peak, 50/60Hz
Output: 0 – 200 kVac peak, 100 mA. Bushing output – no cable provided
Load: .75 mF @ 0.1 Hz, 1.5 mF @ 0.05 Hz, 3.75 mF @ 0.02 Hz
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Duty: Continuous
Metering: Voltage: 0 – 200 kVac peak 3.5” analog display
Current: 0 – 200 mAac 3.5” analog display
Controls: HV On/Off, Motorized Voltage Control, Zero Start Interlock,
External Interlock, Digital Dwell Timer, Capacitance Measuring
Circuit, Cable Burn Mode, Fixed 120% Overload,
Automatic Data Logger
Size/Weight: Controls: 24” w x 25.5” d x 71” h, 650 lbs.
610 mm h x 648 mm w x 1803 mm h, 295 kg
HV Tank: 59” w x 37” d x 87” h, 3700 lbs
1499 cm w x 2362 mm d x 2210 mm h, 1678 kg

The Testing
Service &
VT33(F) VLF & Fault Locator Combo 2 tools in 1 box

Electrical The VT33 is the worlds only combination VLF hipot and cable fault locator,
Contractor or thumper. It is the complete tool for AC testing and fault locating cables
Model rated up to 25kV. It offers a 33 kVac peak VLF output, VLF Cable Burn
mode, and a 760 joule discharge output. It is fully TDR/radar ready.
VLF Thumper
Input: VT33: 120 V, 60 Hz, 10 A
VLF: 33 kV @ 0.1 Hz @ 1 mF
Thumper: 13 kV @ 760 joules VT33F: 230 V, 50/60 Hz, 5 A
Burner: Alt. polarity discharge VLF Hipot Output: 0 – 33 kVac peak @ 0.1 Hz
TDR/Radar: Ready to go. Load Capability: 1 µF – more than 1 mile (1.6 km) of 15 kV & 25 kV cable
Discharge Output: 0 – 13 kVdc @ 760 joules
Discharge Rate: Every 8 seconds
VLF Burner: Arcs cable every few seconds using cable energy to burn.
TDR Interface: Arc Reflection & Current Impulse
Size & Weight: 28” w x 26”d x 44” h, 245 lbs.
711 mm w x 660 mm d x 1118 mm h, 111 kg
Cable Outputs: 50’ (15 m) shielded HV cable & ground

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The “E” Series of VLF products offer the latest in electronic design, with fully automated and programmable opera-
tion, data collection and reporting, and Tan Delta ready, all wirelessly controlled via custom software. There is no
better VLF available. The two models shown below each have an optional HVI designed Tan Delta measurement
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VLF-34E “E” Series Front Panel
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0 – 34 kVac peak, Sinusoidal Refer to the separate VLF-34E & VLF-65E brochures for details 0 – 65 kVac peak, Sinusoidal
0.5 mF – 5.0 mF, 0.1 Hz – 0.01 Hz 1.0 uF – 10.0 uF, 0.1 Hz – 0.01 Hz

Typical Front Panel Controls Electro-Mechanical

OUTPUT PEAK Designed Models
MILLIAMPERES
HVI Founder & Inventor
Stanley G. Peschel (1930 – 2002)
Data Logger Option

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Holding the first portable & affordable

VLF – 1998. A 40 kVac model.
A breakthrough in VLF technology.

Cable Diagnostic Testing Accessories

CAPACITANCEfor all HVI VLF Models METER
HVI offers the accessories used for SCALE X10 VLF Tan Delta and VLF Partial Discharge diagnostic testing
performing 60
μF
for cables and rotating machinery. Some of the models offered are designed and produced by HVI and mAsome are
from other vendors, designed toPUSHfunction READ
TOwith CAP Other vendors also offer these accessories
the HVI VLF products.
that may be used with the HVI VLF designs. ZERO
X1 Models are available up to 200 kV peak. Consult HVI for more
details and refer to separate literature for each item.

Tangent Delta (δ) or Loss Angle Measurement Partial Discharge Detection and Location
& Tan Delta Measurement
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TDB-60
60 kVac peak
(since 1999)

TD-34E TD-65E Shown is PDIX-70, 70 kV peak

34 kVac peak 65 kVac peak models to 200 kV available
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Ideal for VLF Withstand Testing
Selecting a VLF Model
VLF Acceptance Test
Considerations when selecting the right model: voltage, mF rating, mF rating at 0.1Hz, & control features. per IEEE 400.2-2013
Voltage: What is the cable voltage rating and what tests will be performed? Table from IEEE 400.2-2013. All 3 phases

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@ 62 kVac

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Acceptance Maintenance
for 60 minutes

phase to phase phase to ground phase to ground phase to ground

kVrms kVrms (kVpk) kVrms (kVpk) PEAK
kVrms (kVpk)
5 9 (13) 10 (14)
KILOVOLTS
7 (10)
8 11 (16) 13 (18) 10 (14)
15 19 (27) 21 (30) 16 (22) POS
Cable system is newly installed needing a VLF Withstand
25 29 (41) 32 (45) 24 (34)
to find defects and faulty workmanship. Find the bad spots.
35 39 (55) 44 (62) 33 (47)
46 51 (72) 57 (81) 43 (61)
69 75 (106) 84 (119) 63 (89)

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μF Rating: VLF hipots are rated by the capacitance of the loads they
can test. To select the right model, either the load capacitance must be
known or the cable length if the mF/km, mF/ft, etc. is known.
μF Rating at 0.1 Hz: If the VLF is to be used as a voltage source for
performing Tan Delta and Partial Discharge testing, the load rating at
0.1 Hz is important, as this is the frequency most used for these tests.
In some cases, 0.05 Hz frequency can be used. If the VLF is to be used
for hipoting, then any frequency can be used.
Control Features: Are the OUTPUT PEAK MILLIAMPERES
automated, laptop controlled, etc. features of the “E” Series necessary
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200 kV VLF van in service, high voltage out thru top.
or are the basic manual controls of our original design adequate, sav-
ing money and gaining other benefits?
Comment: A fifth consideration could
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be the vendor? Where it is made and ser-
viced, how available is it, how quick is
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vendors reputation. All HVI products are
Hand Truck
Option
MadeTIMER
in the USA and most are in stock.
for some

Other Cable Test & Fault Locating Products

models
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VLF Cable Testing & Fault Locating Ω-CHECK® Concentric Neutral
Van Ready Custom Packages Resistance Tester & Substation
Instant & easy test van: HVI can mix and Ground Cable Integrity Check
match products to deliver a custom made Cable
module to handle all your test and fault lo- Reels
cating needs. Just drop it in your truck. How good are
your neutrals?

Can Include CAPACITANCE METER

• VLF Hipot SCALE X10 60
• Tan Delta μF mA
• Data Logger
• Thumper
PUSH TO READ CAP HV output cable attachments

• TDR/Radar
X1 ZERO
• UG Fault Finder
• Cable Reels
• DC Hipot
• and more

fault location
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TDR/Radar display

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All HVI Products are
Made in the USA

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