Product Overview
The Hipot Impulse Voltage Generator is a high-performance lightning impulse voltage test system engineered to simulate lightning strike conditions on electrical equipment. Designed in strict compliance with IEC 60060-1 and IEC 60060-2 international standards, this system generates standard 1.2/50µs lightning impulse waveforms and chopped waveforms, enabling manufacturers, utility operators, and research institutions to evaluate the dielectric strength and insulation integrity of high-voltage apparatus.
Widely applied across power generation, transmission, and distribution sectors, this impulse voltage test system is the essential quality assurance instrument for GIS (Gas-Insulated Switchgear), power cables, insulators, air gaps, bushings, transformers, and other critical high-voltage components. By verifying lightning impulse withstand capability before deployment, it helps prevent catastrophic in-service failures and ensures grid reliability.
With a nominal output of ±300kV, modular 3-stage design, and fully computer-controlled measurement and control system, the Impulse Voltage Generator delivers the precision, repeatability, and safety that modern high-voltage testing laboratories demand.

Key Features
- Standard Lightning Waveform Compliance: Generates 1.2/±30µs front / 50± 20% µs tail standard lightning impulse waveform per IEC 60060-1, with waveform efficiency ≥90% (load capacitance ≤1000pF) and ≥85% (load capacitance ≤2000pF).
- Chopped Waveform Capability: Supports standard chopped waveform generation for switching surge and chopped impulse testing applications.
- Computer-Controlled Measurement & Control System: Fully automated charging, triggering, and waveform acquisition via integrated PC-based control software with real-time waveform display and data storage.
- Precision Charging Control: Constant-current charging with voltage instability ≤±1%, charging voltage deviation ≤±1%, and adjustment accuracy of ±1%, ensuring highly repeatable test results.
- Low Synchronization Error: Trigger synchronization error rate ≤1%, critical for multi-stage generator reliable series operation.
- Modular Multi-Stage Architecture: 3-stage design with ±100kV per stage, allowing future voltage upgrades by adding stages.
- Robust Continuous Operation: Supports continuous charge/discharge cycling at 120s intervals above 2/3 rated voltage and 60s intervals below 2/3 rated voltage.
- Adjustable Waveform Resistors: Interchangeable front and tail resistors allow waveform tuning based on test load characteristics.
- Minimum Output Voltage ≥15% Un: Enables low-voltage calibration and sensitivity verification across the full range.
Technical Parameters
| Nominal Voltage |
±300kV |
| Rated Energy |
30kJ |
| Impulse Capacitance |
0.67µF |
| Nominal Stage Voltage |
±100kV |
| Number of Stage |
3 |
| Rated Stage Energy |
10 kJ |
| Rated Stage Capacitance |
2.0 µF |
| Synchronization Error Rate |
≤1% |
| Minimum Output Voltage |
≥15% Un |
| Charging Voltage Instability |
≤±1% |
| Charging Voltage Deviation |
≤±1% |
| Charging Voltage Adjustment Accuracy |
±1% |
| Standard Lightning Wave — Front Time |
1.2 ± 30 µs |
| Standard Lightning Wave — Tail Time |
50 ± 20% µs |
| Waveform Efficiency (≤1000pF load) |
≥90% |
| Waveform Efficiency (≤2000pF load) |
≥85% |
| Continuous Operation (>2/3 Un) |
Charge/discharge every 120s |
| Continuous Operation (>2/3 Un) |
Charge/discharge every 60s |
System Composition
- Impulse Voltage Generator
- Charging Device
- Computer-Controlled Measurement & Control System
- Weak Damped Capacitance Divider
- Auxiliary Cabinet
Applications
- Power transformers — Lightning impulse withstand testing per IEC 60076-3
- GIS (Gas-Insulated Switchgear) — Impulse voltage verification per IEC 62271-203
- High-voltage cables — Impulse testing of XLPE and oil-paper insulated cables
- Insulators and bushings — Lightning impulse flashover and withstand testing
- Air gaps — Dielectric strength characterization under impulse conditions
- Circuit breakers — Impulse withstand verification per IEC 62271-100
- Research institutions — Scientific impulse voltage studies and material testing

FAQ
- 1.Is your company a sales company or a manufacturer?
- Sansion Power Electric Co., Ltd. is an industrial and trade enterprise with its own factory, self-produced and self-sold. Founded in 2005, we have twenty years of production experience with reliable production lines, test rooms, and R&D centers.
- 2.Are goods in stock, can they be customized, and what is the delivery time?
- Goods are made to order according to customer requirements using the latest technology. Delivery time is typically within 10 working days.
- 3.Is the quality guaranteed?
- We use imported components and conduct three quality inspections before shipment. Export products are packed in non-fumigation wooden boxes.
- 4.What are the after-sales terms?
- We offer free consulting service, one year warranty, and support through email communication, video calls, and on-site technical assistance to resolve after-sales problems promptly.
- 5.What are the cooperative countries or regions?
- Products exported to United States, France, Brazil, Australia, Spain, Portugal, Oman, Russia, Netherlands, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Malaysia and other countries.