The Sonel S-80 DC High Voltage Insulation Tester is a high-performance testing device designed for accurate insulation resistance measurement in high-voltage electrical systems. It is widely used by engineers and technicians for testing power cables, transformers, and industrial installations with precision and safety.
The Sonel S-80 DC High Voltage Insulation Tester offers adjustable DC output voltage up to 80 kV, making it ideal for commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostic testing of medium and high-voltage equipment. Its robust and portable design ensures reliable operation in demanding field conditions.
Features
- Easy operation
- Robust construction, low weight
- Integrated timer: max. 60 min
- Discharge device: external ground-discharge rod
- Voltage measurement direct at HV output
- Short-circuit-proof output: protection by overcurrent tripping
- Protective ground connection
Technical specification
| Model | S-80 DC | ||||
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| Power supply | mains 230 V / 50 Hz (optional: 115 V / 60 Hz | ||||
| Power consumption | max. 900 VA | ||||
| Output voltage | • 0…80 kV DC • infinitely adjustable • negative polarity | ||||
| Rated output current at max. output voltage | 5 mA | ||||
| Battery operation at full load | – | ||||
| Discharge – integrated automatic discharge device | 12 250 J 4 µF at 75 kV 3.5 µF at 80 kV | ||||
| Voltage measuring range | 0…80 kV | ||||
| Current measuring ranges | 0…100 μA / 1 mA / 10 mA manual switching between ranges | ||||
| Operating temperature | -25…+55°C -13…+131°F |
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| Storage temperature | -40…+70°C -40…+158°F |
Fields of application
- Testing at recommissioning of cable systems after maintenance and repair
- Testing of newly installed cables an cable joints before commissioning
- Regular preventive cable testing
- Testing of electrical equipment




