Phenix BK180 Aerial Lift/Bucket Truck Tester

DISCONTINUED product. Replacement: Phenix BK300

Phenix BK180 180kV AC Aerial Lift/Bucket Truck Tester
  • Features & specifications

  • Ruggedly constructed
  • Clean and efficient controls
  • Easy-to-read digital instrumentation
  • Simple set-up and operation
  • Low partial discharge output
  • Guard mode for accurate current measurements
  • Digital multi-range metering cable charging
  • Digital timer with audible alarm
  • Adjustable overload circuit
  • Transient protection on all meters and relays
  • Output overload indicator with reset switch
  • Emergency Off pushbutton with key lockout
  • Manual control of output voltage

Specifications, Applications, & Benefits
Applications It is ideal for testing aerial lift devices and elevated platforms, and it complies with latest ANSI and IEC standards (A92.2 / IEC 61813). It is also suitable for common dielectric and insulation testing requirements. The BK130/36 is capable of testing double and horseshoe liners.
Features and benefits
  • Field testing: This lightweight and rugged instrument delivers 180kV AC in the field with unmatched safety, accuracy, and ease of use. In addition to aerial lift and elevated platform testing, the instrument can be used for other testing requirements such as cables and electrical apparatus.
  • Safety:Safety features include an emergency Off pushbutton with key lockout, output overload indicator with reset switch, slow and fast-acting transient protection on all meters and relays, circuit breaker protection, adjustable overload circuit, and zero start interlock.
  • Accuracy:The Phenix Aerial Lift Testers feature a 2-piece design with a control unit and a separate high voltage section. The system is equipped with advanced precision digital metering and a guard circuit that eliminates stray leakage currents, ensuring that only boom leakage is measured.
  • Ease of use: With more than 35 years of manufacturing experience, Phenix Technologies makes instruments with well laid out panels that are intuitively easy to use, with large digital meters, convenient cable storage, and excellent instruction manuals. Setup time is minimal.
Input voltage 110 to 120V, 30A, 50/60 Hz. (Please specify when placing order)
220 to 240V, 15A, 50/60 Hz. (Please specify when placing order)
Output Voltage/Current 0 to 180kV AC, 18mA
Duty cycles 5 min ON /15 min OFF: 18mA
1 hr ON /1 hr OFF: 12mA
Continuous: 9mA
Features Metering accuracy: 0.8% Reading + 0.2% Full scale
Voltmeter range(s): 0-180kV
Currentmeter range(s): 0-200μA /2mA /20mA
Cables and documentation
  • Power Cable, 20 ft.
  • Power Interconnect, 20 ft.
  • Meter Interconnect, 20 ft.
  • Ground Cable, 20 ft.
  • Return Cable, 20 ft.
  • Calibration Certificate
  • Operation/Maintenance Manual, 2 copies