The Chroma 19073 is a compact, three-in-one electrical safety analyzer combining AC Hipot, DC Hipot, and Insulation Resistance (IR) testing in a single unit. It features Open/Short Check (OSC) capability, a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) safety mechanism, and an intuitive interface, making it ideal for testing compliance with UL, CSA, TUV, VDE, and CE standards.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesRS-232, Remote I/O (standard); GPIB (optional)
Display240 x 64 matrix LCD display

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply115 / 230 V AC ±10%, 50 / 60 Hz
Operating Temperature0 °C - 40 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)285 x 105 x 390 mm
Weight9 kg

AC Dielectric Withstand (AC Hipot)

ParameterValue
AC Hipot Output Voltage Range0.05 kV - 5.00 kV AC
AC Hipot Voltage Resolution2 V
AC Hipot Voltage Accuracy±(1% of reading + 5 V)
AC Hipot Output Frequency Range50 Hz / 60 Hz
AC Hipot Max Rated Current30 mA
AC Hipot Current Measurement Range0.001 mA - 30.00 mA
AC Hipot Current Resolution0.001 mA
AC Hipot Current Accuracy±(1% of reading + 5 counts)
AC Hipot Output WaveformSine wave

DC Dielectric Withstand (DC Hipot)

ParameterValue
DC Hipot Output Voltage Range0.05 kV - 6.00 kV DC
DC Hipot Voltage Resolution2 V
DC Hipot Voltage Accuracy±(1% of reading + 5 V)
DC Hipot Max Rated Current10 mA
DC Hipot Current Measurement Range0.0001 mA - 10.00 mA
DC Hipot Current Resolution0.0001 mA
DC Hipot Current Accuracy±(1% of reading + 5 counts)
DC Hipot Auto-Discharge FunctionYes (within 0.2 s)

Insulation Resistance (IR)

ParameterValue
IR Output Voltage Range0.05 kV - 1.00 kV DC
IR Voltage Resolution2 V
IR Voltage Accuracy±(1% of reading + 5 V)
IR Resistance Measurement Range1 MΩ - 50 GΩ
IR Max Charging Current10 mA
IR Resistance Accuracy±(5% of reading + 5 counts) for 1 MΩ to 1 GΩ (at ≥ 500 V); ±(10% of reading + 5 counts) for 1 GΩ to 50 GΩ or test voltage < 500 V

Test Control & Timing

ParameterValue
Ramp-Up Time Range0.1 s - 999 s
Dwell Time (Test Time) Range0.1 s - 999 s (or continuous)
Ramp-Down Time Range0 s - 999 s
Fast Cut-Off Response Time0.4 ms
Fast Discharge Timewithin 0.2 s

Safety & Protection Features

ParameterValue
Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) Trip Current0.5 mA
Open/Short Check (OSC) FunctionYes
Safety InterlockYes
Arc DetectionYes
Visual Fail/Pass IndicatorsYes
Audible Alarm OutputYes

System, Memory & Programming

ParameterValue
Internal Memory Capacity10 groups, 10 steps per group
Step Link / Auto-Sequence CapabilityYes
Key Lock / Security Password ProtectionYes

Connectivity & Interfaces

ParameterValue
Remote I/O (PLC) InterfaceStandard
RS-232 InterfaceStandard
GPIB (IEEE-488) InterfaceOptional

Environmental & Compliance

ParameterValue
Operating Temperature Range0 °C - 40 °C
Operating Humidity Range≤ 80% RH (non-condensing)

Ground Check (GC)

ParameterValue
Ground Check Resistance Range0.1 Ω to 5.0 Ω
Ground Check Resistance Resolution0.1 Ω

Memory & Sequencing

ParameterValue
Max Test Steps per Sequence10 steps per group (10 groups, total 100 steps)

DC Hipot

ParameterValue
DC Hipot Ripple< 20 V (at 6 kV DC, no load)
DC Hipot Current Limit Setting Range0.0001 mA to 10 mA

AC Hipot

ParameterValue
AC Hipot Output Distortion< 2% (at no load)
AC Hipot Current Limit Setting Range0.001 mA to 40 mA

Power Supply

ParameterValue
Power Consumption300 VA max.

Safety & Protection

ParameterValue
Zero Crossing StartYes

Performance

ParameterValue
Output Voltage Line Regulation±1%
Output Voltage Load Regulation±1%

Arc Detection

ParameterValue
Arc Detection Current Limit RangeAC: 1 mA to 20 mA / DC: 1 mA to 10 mA

Insulation Resistance

ParameterValue
IR Resistance Limit Setting Range1 MΩ to 50 GΩ

Technology

AC/DC/IR Hipot Tester

Applications

Electrical Safety Compliance Testing