IEC 60060-1 Lightning Impulse Generator & High Voltage Impulse Test System – Advanced Transformer and Electrical Equipment Insulation Testing Solution

The IEC 60060-1 Lightning Impulse Generator and High Voltage Impulse Test System is a complete high-voltage testing solution designed for controlled impulse voltage generation and insulation performance evaluation.

The system is engineered for laboratories and manufacturers that require repeatable, measurable and reliable impulse voltage tests on high-voltage electrical equipment.

It can be configured to generate standard lightning impulse voltage, chopped lightning impulse and switching impulse waveforms according to the requirements of the test application.

The complete system combines high-voltage generation, charging, waveform shaping, measurement, control and safety functions into an integrated test platform.

Lightning Impulse Voltage Test
Simulates transient overvoltage caused by lightning and evaluates insulation withstand capability.

1.2/50 μs Impulse Test
Generates the commonly used standard lightning impulse waveform for high-voltage insulation testing.

Chopped Wave Test
Provides controlled chopping of the impulse waveform for specialized insulation tests.

Switching Impulse Test
Generates longer-duration switching impulse waveforms for appropriate high-voltage equipment testing.

Insulation Withstand Test
Evaluates whether the test object can withstand the specified impulse voltage without unacceptable insulation failure.

Impulse Breakdown and Discharge Research
Can support research into insulation discharge, breakdown mechanisms and insulation coordination.

• Power transformers
• Distribution transformers
• Instrument transformers
• Bushings
• Power cables
• Cable accessories
• High-voltage insulators
• Switchgear
• GIS
• Surge arresters
• Lightning protection equipment
• Other high-voltage electrical components

Instead of supplying only the impulse generator, Sansion Power can provide a complete impulse testing solution including charging unit, generator, wave-shaping components, chopping device, voltage divider, measurement system, control system and software.

Different laboratories have different test voltage, energy, load capacitance and space requirements. The system can therefore be engineered according to the customer's actual testing conditions.

The complete solution can be integrated with laboratory safety systems, grounding systems, control systems and measurement equipment.

The system can be configured for different impulse voltage waveforms and test objects, allowing one test platform to support multiple high-voltage testing applications.

The system can be designed around applicable international high-voltage testing standards. IEC 60060-1 is widely referenced for high-voltage test techniques and impulse voltage testing, while transformer applications may also involve IEC 60076-3.

The system can be designed according to IEC 60060-1 requirements. The final configuration and acceptance criteria should be confirmed according to the customer's specific test application.

The available voltage range depends on the system design. Different configurations can cover hundreds of kilovolts through megavolt-class laboratory applications.

Yes. A complete solution can include the impulse generator, charging system, divider, chopping system, measurement and control system, safety interlock and other auxiliary equipment.

Yes. Transformer manufacturers can use impulse test systems for factory testing, type testing and insulation design verification, subject to the applicable test requirements.

A high-voltage measurement system and appropriate voltage divider are used to capture and analyze the generated impulse waveform. The measurement setup should be selected according to the required voltage level, bandwidth and applicable standard.

Yes. Customers can specify test voltage, energy, waveform, test object, capacitance, laboratory dimensions, automation requirements and applicable standards.

For an accurate technical proposal, provide the required maximum impulse voltage, energy requirement, test object, test type, required waveform, applicable standard and laboratory dimensions. Our engineers can then recommend the appropriate impulse generator configuration.