Guide to Electrical Safety Testing - Hipot

To ElectricalSafety TestingElectrical Safety Compliance Simplified GENERAL INFORMATIONWhy Test?2 There are four main reasons why you should Safety test your products prior to shipment1. SafetyEnsure that the product is not going to pose a hazard to the end QualityDetect workmanship defects and prevent faulty components from being Cost ControlIdentify production problems before a product is shipped, preventing costly LiabilityPrevent product liability suits because the responsibility of performing Electrical Safety tests ultimately rests on the manufacturerNRTL standards dictate that Electrical products incorporate two lines of defense to protect the user from Electrical shockInsulationSafety Grounds Separates power lines from low voltage circuits.

in the same area. ESD protocols are designed to protect a component or device from static discharge (not the operator from high voltage hazards). Do NOT use anti-static robes, benches, or floor mats during electrical safety testing. All of these items are used to intentionally ground the test operator which can cause injury or death to a high ...

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