High Current Arc Ignition Test System

The HCAI-2 High Current Arc Ignition Test System is a precision testing apparatus engineered to evaluate the arc ignition resistance of insulating materials and solid combustible components in electrical and electronic equipment. This system simulates high-current arcing conditions resulting from electrical equipment failures. Through the precise application of 200 arc strikes on the specimen surface, it determines material ignition propensity, thereby assessing resistance to high-current arc ignition. The HCAI-2 incorporates a stabilized arc generation system, an accurate arc counting module, and a reliable combustion monitoring device, ensuring consistent replication of standardized test conditions.

The HCAI-2 High Current Arc Ignition Test System is extensively utilized in research and development, manufacturing, and quality assurance processes across multiple industries including lighting, low-voltage switchgear, household appliances, and information technology equipment. It also addresses performance evaluation requirements for insulation materials and engineering plastics, serving as a critical testing instrument for verifying electrical safety and preventing electrical fire hazards.

Compliance Standards:

• IEC 60947.1:2020 (Annex M Figure M.2) – Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 1: General rules
• IEC 60730-1:2013 (Annex D.1.10) – Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use – Part 1: General requirements
• IEC 61800-5-1:2022 (Clause 5.2.5.2 Figure 26) – Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems – Part 5-1: Safety requirements – Electrical, thermal and energy
• UL 746A:2023 (Clause 33) – Standard for Polymeric Materials – Short Term Property Evaluations
• GB/T 14048.1-2023 (Appendix M Figure M.2) – Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 1: General requirements
• GB 14536.1-2008 (Appendix D.1.10) – Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use – Part 1: General requirements

Technical Specifications:

• Power Meter: 40A capacity with real-time display of current, voltage, power, frequency, and power factor; includes over-threshold alarm functionality
• Arc Ignition Cycles: Programmable from 0 to 200 cycles with automatic termination