Safe energy discharge in large capacitors
August 1st 2008 Available from Seaward is
an instrument for the safe
discharge of stored energy
in large capacitors and
electrically charged
equipment.
The portable SD300 is a
self-contained, safe
discharge device that has
been designed to protect
the operator or test engineer
from danger and the
equipment under test from
potential damage. The UL
Listed device enables
engineers to safely discharge
high power capacitors used
in power factor correction,
DC drives and energy storage
applications in the oil and
gas, petrochemical and other
industries.
The SD300 has special
features to counter the
common but unauthorised
and dangerous practice of
discharging high power
capacitors with wires or
screwdrivers. It is a longlife,
battery-powered tester
for use in situations with a
maximum voltage of 1000V
DC and maximum capacitance
of 1200µF. More articles from Seaward Electronic Ltd: | 
