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SD 300 Capacitor Discharge Unit

SD 300 Capacitor Discharge Unit

There is nothing quite like the SD 300 available in the current market.

Specifically designed to enable you to discharge stored energy safely from large capacitors. These capacitors store potentially lethal amounts of energy and must be safely discharged before service or maintenance is carried out.

The common, unauthorised practice is to discharge this energy with screwdrivers or wires prior to maintenance, test or repair work. This can cause uncontrolled sparking and is extremely dangerous. It can also damage capacitors.

The SD300 capacitor discharge unit has a unique failsafe two handed push-button operation which initiates and maintains the discharge. It ensures that the operator never comes into contact with the live circuit. It's a safety must.

The SD 300 capacitor discharge unit is designed for use in applications where the safe discharge of electricity in capacitors up to 1000V is required.  Wind Turbines, DC motor drives, DC motor drive manufactures are typical examples of relevant applications.

 

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Key Features

  • Unique failsafe design
    Multiple safety interlocks inhibit discharge if the capacitors are not electrically isolated.
  • UL Listed
    The SD300 is Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
  • Electrical isolation between probes
    All test leads and probes are electrically isolated to avoid sparking during connection/disconnection.
  • Two handed operation
    Both hands are needed to initiate and maintain discharge ensuring the operator does not come into contact with hazardous parts.
  • Self test facility
    All discharge meters and indicators, test leads and test lead fuses are tested using the in-built proving facility.
  • Rugged drop proof enclosure
    High impact resistance, IP66 enclsoure designed to withstand the harshest of working environments.
 

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Technical Specification

Maximum voltage

1000V DC

Maximum capacitance

1200uF

Discharge time

30s nominal @1000V/1200uF

Safety Interlock

Discharge inhibited if >40V AC between test probes

Indicators

Centre-zero panel meters and LED indicators

Test leads

3 x 4m fully shrouded with fused probes

IP Rating

IP66 (Case closed)

IP40 (Case open)

Power Supply

3 x PP3 alkaline (main unit)

1 x MN21 alkaline (proving)

Dimensions (mm)

339(w) x 295 (d) x152 (h)

Weight

4kg

Agency Approvals

UL Listed

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