Apparatus and method for identifying high risk non-ceramic insulators (NCI) with conductive or high permittivity defects

摘要

An apparatus and method for identifying the presence of high conductivity or permittivity conditions in a wide range of electrically insulating materials is disclosed. The apparatus includes a grounded enclosure containing electronics for controlling measurement and communication processes and first and second spaced-apart electrode assemblies for engaging an insulator to be tested. The first and second electrode assemblies are mounted in the enclosure for linear movement such that pressing of the first and second electrodes against an insulator causes the electronics to initiate a measurement.

主权项

1. An apparatus for identifying high risk insulators with conductive or high permittivity defects, comprising:
(a) a metallic enclosure containing a microprocessor configured to control measurement and communication processes; and (b) first and second spaced-apart electrode assemblies, each including an exposed electrode configured to engage an insulator to be tested, the first and second electrode assemblies being mounted to the enclosure for linear movement between first and second positions, the microprocessor programmed to initiate a measurement from a probe mounted on one of the exposed electrodes in response to movement of the first and second electrode assemblies to the second position.