AC-30B Mains Frequency Spark Tester
The AC-30B is ideal for applications testing larger wires, multi-conductor cables, or whenever more than 15kV is required. The A-30B meets a variety of common industrial specifications including UL 2556, UL 1581, and IEC 62230 (when properly applied and using an application appropriate electrode).
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File Name | File Size | Upload Date and Time | Download |
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ACB Monitor Lite | 65 KB | 02/04/2026 | ACB Monitor Lite |
DeviceNet Support Files | 1,399 KB | 02/04/2026 | DeviceNet Support Files |
Modbus RTU Support Files | 7,330 KB | 02/04/2026 | Modbus RTU Support Files |
Ethernet IP Support Files | 2,567 KB | 02/04/2026 | Ethernet IP Support Files |
Profibus Support Files | 6,561 KB | 02/04/2026 | Profibus Support Files |
Profinet Support Files | 5,622 KB | 02/04/2026 | Profinet Support Files |
Modbus TCP Support Files | 5,873 KB | 02/04/2026 | Modbus TCP Support Files |
XConfig | 873 KB | 02/04/2026 | XConfig |
Technical Specifications
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Major Features:
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Pinhole/Bare Wire Differentiation
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Flexible Communication Options
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Reliability
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Ease of Use
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PARAMETER
VALUE
Test Voltage Range
1-30kV RMS
Test Frequency
Commercial Frequency (Typically 50/60 Hz depending on location)
Voltage Display
3-digit LED display
Accuracy 2% of reading
Fault Indication
3-digit LED counter
Amber Fault Indicating LED
Operating Modes
Continuous high voltage / Remove voltage on fault
Momentary relay closure on fault / latched relay closure on fault until reset
Power Requirements
100-240VAC 49-61Hz
​Power supply is self-adjusting
Product Diameter (round wire/cable)
Up to 8 inches
Electrode Types
Bead chain
Bead Chain Electrode Lengths
6 to 36 inches
Compliant UL line speed with a standard 6-inch electrode at 60 Hz
Up to 200 feet per minute
Maximum compliant UL line speed with a 36-inch electrode at 60 Hz
Up to 1,200 feet per minute
Compliant IEC line speed with a standard 6-inch electrode at 60 Hz
Up to 600 feet per minute
Maximum IEC compliant line speed with a 36-inch electrode
Up to 3,600 feet per minute.
Output Power
6mA Resistive
Detection Sensitivity
Conforms to IEC62230
Relay Outputs
4 x User-configurable relays may be tasked to any desired function.
Pinhole Alarm, Bare Wire Alarm, Voltage Watchdog, Cover Open, Pinhole/Bare Wire Count Limits etc.
Standard Communications
Modbus RTU via RS-485, Analog
Optional Communications (with purchase of accessory communication card)
Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, Profibus, Pofinet, DeviceNET