Hot Socket Simulator (Cat. 3100L)
The new TESCO Hot Socket Simulator (Cat. 3100L) gives you the ability to investigate meter failure issues related to hot socket phenomenon.
Features
- Ability to simulate a hot socket in line and load jaws through controlled arcing (frequency, gap size) or cartridge heater (temperature control)
- Easily replaceable jaw and socket parts
- Temperature recorded at stab with non-contact pyrometer with a digital display and thermocouple signal output
- Selectable loads (5A, 10A, 15A, 20A, 25A)
- Adjustable arcing gap size, 0.03″ (0.8mm) and 0.015″ (0.4mm) cams provided (other sizes available)
- Screw adjustment of gap size for non-vibration arcing
- Fixture is on locking casters for ease of mobility
- Ability to program vibration periods and “at rest periods”
- Ability to program duration and intensity of vibration
- Ability to gather data on secondary blade temperatures
Product Description:
The Simulator is equipped with one 2S meter socket with four jaws, one of which is the heated jaw. The arcing/heating apparatus can be moved to any of the four jaws (jaw 1 is the standard). Additional arcing/heating elements can be provided as an option for multiple hot jaws on the existing socket. The TESCO Hot Socket Simulator (Cat. 3100-L) has been designed with safety in mind. The simulation chamber is interlocked and must be closed to initiate the start of a test. All power is terminated if the chamber doors are opened. A polycarbonate impact resistant shield is used to enclose all simulations. A temperature output alarm can also be set to a desired cut-off temperature. The TESCO Hot Socket Simulator (Cat. 3100-L) records temperature and other pertinent data through the plastic deformation phase of meter failures. The Simulator has selectable loads, and adjustable arcing.