BAKER AWA-IV

About product

The range includes 2 kV, 4 kV, 6 kV and 12 kV models, Test capabilities include: surge, winding resistance, Megohm, PI, DA, progressive DC step voltage and DC electrical withstand tests, Surge tests on large motors and generators 12 kV HO (high output) version to perform, Compatible with Baker PPX Power Packs to extend insulation test voltage range (6 kV, 12 kV and 12 kV HO versions only), IEEE and IEC compliant surge testing, Patented Impulse/Impulse Fault Area Ratio Ripple waveform comparison with (PP-EAR) technique, Integrates advanced inter-turn evaluation capabilities in a field portable device, Microsoft Windows 10 embedded operating system, USB port for data transfer and printing with Windows 10 plug-and-play printers

Baker AWA-IV automatically performs repeatable, user-programmable tests to comprehensively evaluate the strength of a motor's insulation and circuitry. In fact, it is the only high voltage tester that a user can program to perform a specific series of insulation tests before being in the field and then use it in the field as programmed. AWA-IV is also used to ensure the quality of engine refurbishments or new production engines before they enter service.

Baker AWA-IV is an easy-to-use testing tool with an intuitive, touch-screen user interface. It delivers accurate, repeatable results regardless of a particular operator's skill level. By performing a comprehensive set of both high and low voltage tests, it easily detects problems that low voltage testers cannot. The results are presented in simple, easy-to-understand graphs and reports that give engine maintenance professionals the information they need to minimize costs and unplanned downtime. The ability to apply the same tests to a given motor over an extended period of time allows trends to be analyzed, revealing insulation degradation over the life of the motor. This allows maintenance professionals to predict when an engine will fail and plan its replacement accordingly.

The AWA-IV offers the advantages of computer control and waveform monitoring over equivalent manually controlled devices. The analyzer's onboard computer runs the tests, records the results, and continuously monitors voltage levels during the test. If the analyzer detects a weakness in the insulation during a particular test, the test is interrupted, the operator is warned, and all test parameters at the time of the interruption are reported.

The benefits of AWA-IV can be extended to low impedance coils such as fixtures using the Baker ZTX low impedance coil accessory. Featuring the ATF5000 commutator probe accessory, the ZTX allows AWA-IV to perform overvoltage tests on coils requiring higher currents.