HF-15B High Frequency Spark Tester
The HF-15B is ideal for applications testing smaller wires at high line speeds or when a direct ground to the center conductor is not possible/practical. The HF-15B meets a variety of common industrial standards including UL 2556, UL 1581, and IEC 62230 (when properly applied, using an application appropriate electrode.)
Downloads & Questions
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File Name | File Size | Upload Date and Time | Download |
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HFB Monitor Lite | 58 KB | 02/04/2026 | HFB 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
500V-15kV
Nominal Frequency
3kHz (load dependent)
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 closures on fault / latched relay closure on fault until reset
Power Requirements
100-240VAC 47-63Hz
Power supply is self-adjusting
Product Diameter (round wire/cable)
Up to 2 inches (3 inches with a brush electrode)
Electrode Types
Bead Chain, Brush
Bead Chain Electrode Lengths
1-5 inches
Compliant UL line speed with a standard 2-inch electrode
Up to 3333 feet per minute (load dependent)
Maximum UL compliant line speed with a 5-inch electrode
Up to 8,333 feet per minute (load dependent)
Compliant IEC line speed with a standard 2-inch electrode
Up to 10,000 feet per minute (load dependent)
Maximum IEC compliant line speed with a 5-inch electrode
Up to 25,000 feet per minute (load dependent)
Output Power
4mA resistive
​40mA capacitive
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
Optional Communications (with purchase of accessory communication card)
Analog, Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, Profibus, Pofinet, DeviceNET