SPI500 Smart primary injection test system
Enabling accurate and repetitive tests of high current breaking devices through adaptive current injection
Enabling accurate and repetitive tests of high current breaking devices through adaptive current injection
Key Benefits
- Convenient primary injection field testing
- Gain confidence in your decision making
- Universal coverage of primary injection applications
- Outstanding power size and weight ratio enabling primary tests up to 2 500 A from a single unit and up to 6 500 A with booster units, supplied from only 47.5 lbs or 21.5 kg per unit. Furthermore, the control software supports the test engineer both to perform the primary injection tests and to provide a report for documented compliance.
Description
The SPI500 is a powerful and versatile testing system designed to meet the demanding needs of substation testing. It can handle a wide range of high-current tests, including those for electronic reclosers, circuit breakers, high-speed fuses, and ground fault relays.
With the ability to control up to two SPI500B boosters, the SPI500 can increase its testing capacity by up to three times. Its unique control system ensures accurate and reliable testing, even under changing load conditions.
The SPI500 offers both manual and automatic control options, with the Smart Touch View Interface (STVI) providing easy-to-use manual control and the PC-based control system enabling fully automated testing and report generation.
The SPI500 can test self-powered reclosers like the S&C Tripsaver with the push of one button. Also, the most portable test set for testing breakers under 600 A or for testing Modified Differential Ground Fault schemes (MDGF).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which types of self-powered reclosers can be tested with the SPI500?
S&C Tripsaver II, Siemens Fusesaver, Hubbell VersaTech II, NOJA Econlink, ABB Eagle, or most self-powered reclosers on the market.
Is a booster required for testing a 400 A circuit breaker?
Yes. The main unit will test up to a 225 A breaker in most cases, adding a booster will allow up to 400 A breakers to be tested, and a second booster will allow most 600 A breakers to be tested.
Will the SPI500 work on 120V with using a booster?
It is recommended that 208 or 240 be used when using boosters because the input voltage will sag to the unit with high current draw. Best results are to use higher voltage which will have less input current and less voltage sag, achieving higher output.
What accessories are recommended if the SPI500 is used for testing self-powered reclosers?
We recommend the user purchasing a longer cable for the 125 A tap if testing reclosers. This is part number 1016-196.
How can i get technical support on this product ?
Information about Service / Repair / Calibration and Technical Support are available here
