Baker PPX Power Packs
High-voltage motor testing
High-voltage motor testing
Key Benefits
- Test high-voltage equipment with confidence
- Characterise insulation weaknesses with a single solution
- Streamline your reporting and analysis
- Select the right tool for your specific application
Description
Baker PPX Power Packs are the pinnacle of high-voltage insulation testing technology, specifically engineered to deliver comprehensive assessment capabilities for medium- and high-voltage motors, generators, and transformers. These robust testing solutions extend operational voltages up to 40kV, establishing them as the definitive choice for predictive maintenance programmes, manufacturing quality assurance, and repair facility applications.
Comprehensive Testing Ecosystem
The Baker PPX series forms an integral component of a unified testing ecosystem, integrating with Baker static motor and coil analysers to provide complete insulation health assessment. This comprehensive approach ensures that critical electrical assets receive thorough evaluation across multiple parameters, from ground wall insulation integrity to turn-to-turn winding condition.
Each power pack delivers a complete suite of diagnostic capabilities including surge testing, high-potential (hipot) testing, megohm testing, and polarisation index measurements. This holistic testing approach enables facilities to characterise and locate insulation weaknesses with precision, supporting informed maintenance decisions and optimising asset reliability.
Advanced Safety and Precision Features
Safety and accuracy form the cornerstone of the PPX design philosophy. Each unit incorporates multiple protection systems including user-settable voltage ramp rates, sophisticated arc detection, and overcurrent protection mechanisms. These features work in unison to eliminate nuisance trips whilst improving test repeatability and operator safety.
The regulated test voltages, ranging from 0kV to 40kV depending on the host unit configuration, provide exceptional accuracy with voltage precision of ±3% and current accuracy of ±5%. This level of precision ensures reliable, repeatable results that support confident asset management decisions.
Professional Mobility and Reporting Solutions
Designed for field deployment, Baker PPX Power Packs feature robust construction with large pneumatic wheels for enhanced portability between testing locations. The integrated AC outlet and dedicated storage area for test leads ensure that all necessary equipment remains organised and readily accessible.
Professional reporting capabilities enable comprehensive documentation of test results, with compatibility for advanced analysis through Surveyor DX desktop software. This reporting ecosystem supports regulatory compliance requirements whilst providing clear communication of asset condition to stakeholders across the organisation.
Strategic Asset Management Integration
The Baker PPX series extends beyond individual testing capabilities to support strategic asset lifecycle management. By providing early detection of insulation degradation, these systems enable transition from reactive to predictive maintenance strategies, ultimately reducing unexpected failures and optimising operational productivity.
Available in three distinct models (PPX30, PPX40, and PPX30A), each configuration addresses specific application requirements whilst maintaining the unified operational approach that characterises the Baker testing ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum test voltage the Baker PPX Power Packs can achieve?
The Baker PPX Power Packs can achieve a maximum regulated test voltage of 40kV.
Which types of equipment can be tested?
They are ideal for form-wound coils, high-voltage AC motors, large DC motors, and transformers.
What tests are supported?
Tests include megohm, step and ramp voltage, hipot, polarization index, dielectric absorption, surge, and coil resistance tests.
Are Baker PPX Power Packs portable?
Yes, their large pneumatic wheels and robust design make them easy to transport between testing locations.
What models are available?
There are three models available - PPX30, PPX40, and PPX30A, each designed for specific motor testing needs.
Are Baker PPX Power Packs compatible with the Baker AWA-IV or DX analysers?
Yes, the Baker PPX Power Packs are designed to extend the functionality of Baker AWA-IV and DX analysers, as well as ADX.
Can test results be saved and exported?
Yes, with the Baker Power Pack Controller, test results can be saved, printed, and exported to Surveyor DX software.
Are there safety features included?
Yes, features like arc detection, overcurrent protection, and user-settable voltage ramp rates are built in.
What industries are the power packs suited for?
They are widely used in industrial plants, power generation facilities, and motor repair shops.
Do the power packs include accessories?
Each model includes essential items like test leads, a footswitch, and connection cables. Additional accessories are available.
