Cable tester ACT 15

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Overview
Siviko ACT 15 is an automated cable test system designed for non-destructive resistance and AC high-voltage testing of multi-conductor cables. It automates conductor switching, data acquisition, safety monitoring and report generation, making it suitable for installation and manufacturing quality control of cables with up to five wires.

Highlights

• Scope
  • Siviko ACT 15 performs conductor resistance measurements up to 20 kΩ, AC test voltage up to 4 kV and maximum currents up to 4 A.
  • Accepts cables up to 15 km in length with cross-sections from 0.1 to 50 mm2.
  • Includes 10 measurement leads with 5 red and 5 black crocodile clips.
  • Maximum single measurement time 15 min 59 sec.
  • Capable of executing tests aligned with standards such as EN 50525, DIN VDE 0276-603, DIN VDE 0295 / IEC 60228, BS 6004/5.

• Safety
  • Independent hardware and software safety chains.
  • Safety fence with auto-lock units and emergency buttons.
  • Automatic grounding unit SIVIKO AGS and overvoltage/short-circuit protections.
  • Visual indicators and smart algorithms to protect equipment and operators against incorrect operations or power surges.

• Ease of use
  • Operator connects color-coded test leads, selects cable type and enters length; the system handles switching, measurements and reporting.
  • Automated switching between conductors, continuous safety monitoring and automatic test report preparation.
  • Bilingual reports produced in PDF and CSV formats, available locally and remotely.
  • Test leads hang from balancers to reduce wear caused by cable reels.

• Software
  • Siviko OS and an integrated PLC (WAGO PFC200) perform automated tests, switching, data logging, safety control and report generation.
  • Automated fault localization procedures locate short-circuits and line breaks with high accuracy.
  • Built-in user management and configurable settings; supports copper, aluminium and other conductor types.

Value added
Siviko ACT 15 enables fast, safe and non-destructive quality testing of cables by automating resistance and high-voltage procedures, enforcing safety chains and producing standards-based pass/fail reports without interrupting production flow.

Why perform electric tests?
Resistance measurements verify conductor material and cross-section integrity; high-voltage withstand tests assess insulation quality. Detecting breaks or insulation faults prevents shorts, equipment damage and safety hazards in downstream applications.

Challenges
Manual AC high-voltage testing is time-consuming and requires dedicated high-voltage sources, calibrated instruments, manual switching and record keeping. Automation reduces risk, saves time and improves repeatability.

Automated
Siviko ACT 15 integrates an AC high-voltage source (up to 4 kV), calibrated measurement modules, PLC-driven switching, data collection, safety monitoring and report printing. Test parameters from applicable standards can be preloaded into the system.

Technical specifications

• Model: ACT 15
• Tested objects: cables with up to 5 wires, with or without shield (configurable)
• Test voltage: 1 … 4 kV (for supply 230/400 V) — configurable
• Cable length range: 0.1 … 15 km — configurable
• Active resistance range: 0 … 20 kΩ — configurable
• Localization: short-circuit and wire-break detection and localization
• Maximum measurement time: 15 min 59 sec
• Measurement leads: 10 leads (5 red, 5 black); leads hang from balancers
• Voltage source output power: 15 000 VA (configurable)
• Voltage source frequency: 50 Hz
• Voltage source input voltage: 400 V (configurable)
• Voltage source input current: 0 … 2 A (configurable)
• Voltage source output voltage: 0 … 4000 V (configurable)
• Voltage source output current: 0 … 3.75 A (configurable)
• Input protection: overvoltage protection
• Output protection: short-circuit protection
• Resistance measurement: 0 … 20 kΩ, uncertainty ±0.25% (temperature compensated)
• Voltage measurement: 0 … 4 kV, uncertainty ±1.12%
• Current measurement: 0 … 5 A, uncertainty ±1%
• PLC: WAGO PFC200 (ARM A8); 48 digital inputs (24 V), 2 analog inputs 12 bit (RTD), 2 PQM modules; 48 digital outputs (24 V / 0.5 A); RS485 (Modbus-RTU), Ethernet (Modbus-TCP), OPC UA
• Industrial panel PC: 15" XGA TFT LCD, IP65 front, 5-wire resistive touch
• Mechanical data: weight 570 kg; safety fence 120 kg; dimensions 217.5 × 61.5 × 180 cm (w × d × h)
• Safety fence dimensions: 270 × 250 × 200 cm (w × d × h) — configurable
• Power supply: 230/400 VAC, 50 Hz, 22 500 VA
• Environmental: protection IP 51H; operating temperature 10 … +50 °C; storage 0 … +70 °C; relative humidity 10 … 90% (no condensation)
• Software: Siviko OS (Linux); optional web-based PC software; Industry 4.0 support enabled
• Reports: bilingual test reports automatically generated in PDF and CSV, available locally and remotely