Hipot & Electrical Safety Testing Service in Bengaluru

A hipot (high-potential) test applies a voltage far above normal operating voltage between live parts and accessible metal for a set time, while monitoring leakage current. If the insulation holds without breakdown or excess current, the unit passes. It is a safety check of insulation, not a performance or functional test.

AC hipot applies an alternating voltage and stresses insulation in both polarities, so it is common in product standards. DC hipot applies a steady voltage and draws less current on capacitive products such as long cables or filter-heavy equipment. Which one to use depends on your product standard or test specification.

An insulation resistance test applies a lower DC voltage, up to 1 kV on our instruments, and measures resistance in megohms or gigohms. A hipot test applies a much higher voltage and checks for breakdown. IR shows insulation condition; hipot checks it can withstand electrical stress. Many procedures use both.

Our Chroma 19052, 19053 and 19073 testers apply AC withstand voltage from 0.05 to 5 kV and DC withstand from 0.05 to 6 kV, with insulation resistance testing at 0.05 to 1 kV DC, per Chroma datasheets. The voltage and current limit for your product come from your specification, not from the instrument.

No. We provide in-house electrical safety testing and a test record for pre-compliance, production and post-repair checks. We are not a NABL-accredited or BIS-recognised laboratory, and our records do not replace accredited reports. For certification or BIS registration, use a NABL- or BIS-recognised laboratory.

You receive a test record listing each unit, the test type, applied voltage, current limit, test duration, measured current or insulation resistance, and pass or fail result, along with the instrument model used and the test date. We share it as a PDF. Photos and extra remarks can be added on request.

Yes, on-site testing at customer premises in Bengaluru can be arranged for equipment that is hard to move, subject to site safety conditions: a clear test area, an isolated and discharged unit, and trained staff. Share the equipment type and specification first, so we can confirm feasibility before visiting.

Our trained staff perform every test, at our Bengaluru facility or at your premises, using interlocks and a discharge procedure after each test. We do not rent out or hand over hipot testers, because high-voltage testing is hazardous. You send the units or we visit, and you receive the test record.

We can run withstand and insulation resistance checks on EV battery packs, chargers and BMS or controller assemblies within the instrument range of 5 kV AC, 6 kV DC and 1 kV IR. Full type approval, thermal or cycling tests and AIS-156 certification need an accredited laboratory.

We can do hipot and insulation resistance checks on low-voltage data-centre equipment such as rack PDUs, power cords and whips, PSU modules, busbar sections and UPS or battery cabinet insulation. We do not perform medium-voltage cable VLF testing or testing of installed high-voltage cabling.

Yes. After repair or refurbishment, we can run a withstand and insulation resistance check and issue a test record for each unit. This helps confirm that insulation is intact before equipment returns to service. It does not replace the manufacturer's full type tests or any accredited certification.

Send us your product type, quantity, test standard or specification, and the required voltage and current limit on WhatsApp at +91 97866 22233 or through the enquiry form at www.starautomations.com. We review the details, agree a test plan with you, and then you send samples or we arrange an on-site visit.