What are the safety precautions for lightning surge current tester
Date: 2025-10-30Read: 10
The lightning surge current tester generates high voltage and high current surge pulses during operation, and improper operation may cause serious consequences such as electric shock, equipment damage, and even fire. To ensure safety, the following precautions must be strictly followed:1、 Operator qualifications and environmental requirements
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professional training
- Test personnel must undergo professional training, be familiar with equipment operation procedures and safety regulations, and those who have not received training are strictly prohibited from operating.
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environmental conditions
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humidity controlWhen hands are damp or the relative humidity of the environment exceeds 75%, it is forbidden to use the equipment to prevent the risk of electric leakage.
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temperature rangeThe operating temperature of the equipment is usually required to be between 10 ℃ and 35 ℃ to avoid component aging caused by high temperatures or condensation caused by low temperatures.
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ventilation dryingThe equipment should be placed in a well ventilated area without open flames or flammable substances, away from corrosive gases and strong electromagnetic interference sources.
2、 Equipment grounding and anti tilt
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Reliable grounding
- The equipment must be well grounded through F.G. (Frame Ground) terminals, and the grounding resistance should be less than 4 Ω to prevent electric shock or equipment damage caused by high voltage pulses.
- Use a multimeter to check the grounding resistance and ensure that the grounding system is effective.
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Do not tilt
- The equipment uses a high-pressure mercury switch to generate pulses, and tilting may cause the switch to fail or internal components to be damaged. During testing, the equipment must be kept level and stable.
3、 High voltage operation specifications
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Power off wiring
- Before replacing wiring or adjusting parameters, it is necessary to confirm that the high-voltage power supply is in a disconnected state (such as the LCD screen displaying "HV OFF") to avoid high-voltage electric shock.
- When wiring, it is necessary to wear insulated gloves and use insulated tools. It is forbidden to touch high-voltage terminals (such as L, N, PE, etc.) with bare hands.
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Avoid overloading
- Strictly follow the rated parameters of the equipment (such as output voltage of 0.2~6kV, surge frequency of 1~9999 times) to avoid overloading operation that may cause overheating or damage to the equipment.
- The experimental configuration (such as coupling mode, triggering mode, phase selection) should be standardized to ensure comparability and repeatability of the test results.
4、 Emergency situation handling
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Emergency stop button
- The equipment is equipped with an EMERGENCE emergency stop button. In case of an emergency (such as equipment malfunction or personnel electric shock), press it immediately, and the instrument will quickly stop surge output, turn off internal high voltage, and cut off power.
- After an emergency stop, the cause of the malfunction needs to be investigated and confirmed to be safe before restarting.
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Remaining voltage release
- After the experiment is completed, first turn off the power of the test equipment, then turn off the power of the testing instrument, and finally release the remaining voltage inside the equipment (such as by using a dedicated discharge button or waiting for automatic discharge) to prevent electric shock.
5、 Personal protection and operating taboos
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protective equipment
- During operation, protective equipment such as insulated gloves and shoes should be worn to avoid direct contact with high-voltage components.
- Do not eat during operation to prevent food from blocking the respiratory tract due to electric shock.
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Prohibited acts
- It is prohibited to dismantle or open the casing for work at will. The equipment has high voltage inside, and non professionals are prohibited from touching internal components.
- Do not touch any connecting wires when the device triggers discharge, and maintain a safe distance (usually recommended to be ≥ 1 meter).
- Do not stack debris around the equipment, ensure that the heat dissipation window is unobstructed, and prevent overheating from causing fires.
6、 Equipment maintenance and inspection
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regular inspection
- Before each use, check whether the appearance of the equipment is intact, whether the indicator lights are displaying normally, and whether the power cord and wiring terminals are loose or damaged.
- Regularly inspect key components such as grounding system, high-pressure mercury switch, and cooling fan to ensure that the equipment is in good condition.
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Cleaning and maintenance
- Regularly clean the surface of the equipment and the heat dissipation window to avoid dust accumulation and affect the heat dissipation efficiency.
- When not in use for a long time, regularly power on and run once to prevent internal components from getting damp or aging.