Automated Digital Hipot Testers
ED&D automated digital hipot testers are designed for repeatable dielectric withstand testing in electrical safety laboratories, compliance engineering environments, and production test stations. The HP-1000 and HP-2000, part of ED&D’s Millennium Series, support routine AC hipot and AC/DC hipot testing with simplified operator workflow, visible and audible pass/fail indication, and accredited calibration documentation for traceable test programs.
Fast Operator Workflow
1-button operation with clear pass/fail indication helps support efficient routine dielectric withstand testing.
AC or AC/DC Capability
Select the HP-1000 for AC-only testing or the HP-2000 when DC hipot capability is required.
Traceable Documentation
Includes ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration documentation to support audit-ready lab programs.
Let us know whether you need AC only or AC/DC capability, required test time, accessory options, and calibration documentation.
Automated Digital Hipot Testers for Electrical Safety Testing
A hipot tester (also called a dielectric withstand tester) applies a high potential between isolated conductive parts to verify insulation integrity and confirm that a product can withstand the specified test voltage without breakdown or unacceptable leakage. In practice, hipot testing is widely used in product safety laboratories, manufacturing quality control, and compliance testing programs.
ED&D’s Millennium Series automated digital hipot testers are designed to simplify routine high-voltage testing with 1-button operation, visible and audible pass/fail indication, and a safety protected start switch. Both models also support low current ground continuity testing as part of the electrical safety test workflow.
In practice, these testers are suited for routine dielectric withstand verification in bench-top compliance testing, incoming product evaluation, production-line test stations, and audit-ready laboratory programs where repeatability, documentation, and operator efficiency matter.
Hipot testing is commonly used to verify dielectric withstand requirements associated with standards such as IEC 60335, IEC 60601, IEC 60950, IEC 61010, and related product safety requirements including UL 1703. For thin insulation accessory testing, related applications may also reference IEC 60065 and UL 6500.
Technical note for EMC-filtered products: when testing products that incorporate EMI filters, an AC hipot test may cause the Y capacitors in the filter to conduct current, which can create false failures or stress those components. In many such cases, an AC/DC hipot tester is the more appropriate choice.
Key Features Across the Millennium Series
- 1-button testing for fast operator workflow
- Visible and audible pass/fail indication
- Automatic test time options for consistent execution
- Safety protected start switch to help reduce operator shock risk
- Supports low current ground continuity testing as part of the electrical safety test workflow
- Used for dielectric withstand testing associated with major standards including IEC 60335, IEC 60601, IEC 60950, and IEC 61010
- Includes ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration certificate
HP-1000 Automated AC Digital Hipot Tester
The ED&D HP-1000 is an automated AC digital hipot tester intended for routine AC dielectric withstand testing in electrical safety labs and production test environments. It is well suited for applications where an AC-only high-potential test is required and where fast setup, repeatable execution, and clear pass/fail indication are important.
Product Details
- 1 button testing — no setup required, just plug right in
- Easy to identify PASS / FAIL visible and audible indication
- Auto test time: 1 sec. / 60 sec. +
- Safety protected start switch
- Supports ground continuity testing as part of the electrical safety test sequence
- Used for dielectric withstand testing required by UL, CSA, IEC, EN, and other electrical safety standards
- Includes ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration certificate, accredited by ANAB
Ordering note: Order model HP-1000S if you require a 2 sec. / 60 sec. test time. If you require both 1-second and 60-second tests, specify that you need selectable test time so the unit can be configured accordingly.
HP-1000 Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test Voltage | 100 – 3000 VAC True RMS | Accuracy | ± 1% Full Scale |
| Input Current | 1 A | Weight | 15 lbs |
| Input Frequency | 50 – 60 Hz | Input Voltage | 100 – 200 or 220 – 240 VAC (Specify when ordering) |
| Test Time | 1 sec or 60 sec (selectable)++ | Dimensions | 12" x 11" x 5" |
| Failure Indication | ARC detection / Trip current limit 10 mA |
+ Order model HP-1000S if you require a 2 sec. / 60 sec. test time. ++ When purchasing the HP-1000, specify if you need selectable 1 sec. and 60 sec. tests.
HP-2000 Automated AC/DC Digital Hipot Tester
The ED&D HP-2000 is an automated AC/DC digital hipot tester intended for electrical safety laboratories and production environments that require both AC dielectric withstand testing and DC hipot capability. It is particularly useful for products where circuit design features such as EMI filters make DC testing the more appropriate method.
Product Details
- 1 button testing — no setup required, just plug right in
- Easy to identify PASS / visible and audible FAIL indication
- Auto test time: 1 sec. / 60 sec. +
- Safety protected start switch
- Supports low current ground continuity testing as part of the electrical safety test workflow
- Used for dielectric withstand testing associated with UL, CSA, IEC, EN, and other electrical safety standards
- Includes ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration certificate, accredited by ACLASS
Why choose AC/DC? When hipot testing products that incorporate EMI filters for EMC regulations, AC testing can cause the Y capacitors in the filter to conduct current, creating false failure indications and possibly damaging those capacitors. Many standards permit DC testing at 1.414 times the AC test voltage, which is why an AC/DC hipot tester is often the correct solution.
Standards Commonly Referenced
- IEC 60335
- IEC 60601
- IEC 60950
- IEC 61010
- UL 1703
Ordering note: Order model HP-2000S if you require a 2 sec. / 60 sec. test time. If you require both 1-second and 60-second tests, specify that you need selectable test time so the unit can be configured accordingly.
HP-2000 Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test Voltage | 0 – 3000 VAC True RMS 100 – 4250 VDC |
Accuracy | ± 1% Full Scale |
| Input Current | 1 A | Weight | 15 lbs |
| Input Frequency | 50 – 60 Hz | Input Voltage | 100 – 200 or 220 – 240 VAC (Specify when ordering) |
| Test Time | 1 sec or 60 sec (selectable)++ | Dimensions | 12" x 11" x 5" |
| Failure Indication | ARC detection / Trip current limit 10 mA |
+ Order model HP-2000S if you require a 2 sec. / 60 sec. test time. ++ When purchasing the HP-2000, specify if you need selectable 1 sec. and 60 sec. tests.
Hipot Tester Accessories
HPA-01 Automated Hipot Accessory Device
The HPA-01 Automated Hipot Accessory Device is intended for testing thin insulating materials for dielectric voltage withstand strength when connected to a hipot tester. Typical examples include transformer insulating materials, circuit board insulation, and related thin insulation samples.
Product Details
- Purpose-built for thin insulation dielectric withstand testing
- Built in accordance with IEC 60065, EN 60065, and UL 6500
- Rated 5KVAC / 5KVDC
Referenced Standards
- EN 60065
- IEC 60065
- UL 6500
HP-1000 vs HP-2000: Which Hipot Tester Is Right for Your Lab?
| Feature | HP-1000 | HP-2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Test Type | AC hipot testing | AC and DC hipot testing |
| AC Output | 100 – 3000 VAC True RMS | 0 – 3000 VAC True RMS |
| DC Output | No | 100 – 4250 VDC |
| Low Current Ground Continuity | Included | Included |
| Typical Best Fit | General AC dielectric withstand testing | Products requiring AC/DC flexibility or testing of EMI-filtered products |
Selection guidance: choose the HP-1000 when your workflow is strictly AC hipot testing. Choose the HP-2000 when you need DC hipot capability or when your products include filter designs that make AC-only testing less suitable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a hipot tester do?
A hipot tester applies a high voltage between isolated conductive parts to verify insulation integrity and confirm dielectric withstand capability without electrical breakdown.
What is the difference between the HP-1000 and HP-2000?
The HP-1000 is an automated AC digital hipot tester, while the HP-2000 is an AC/DC digital hipot tester that adds DC test capability for applications where AC-only testing is not ideal.
When should a lab use DC hipot testing instead of AC?
DC hipot testing is often preferred when testing products that incorporate EMI filters, because AC testing can cause Y capacitors to conduct current, resulting in false failures or unnecessary component stress.
Do these hipot testers include calibration documentation?
Yes. Both models include an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration certificate, supporting traceability for regulated test lab and audit environments.
Can the HPA-01 be used for testing thin insulating materials?
Yes. The HPA-01 accessory device is intended for dielectric voltage withstand testing of thin insulating materials such as transformer insulation and circuit board insulation when used with a compatible hipot tester.
Let us know whether you need AC only or AC/DC capability, required test time, accessory options, and calibration documentation.
Typical Hipot Testing Applications
ED&D hipot testers are suited for a wide range of electrical safety test lab workflows, including benchtop compliance work, production-line verification, incoming inspection, and audit-ready documentation programs.
Common applications include appliance testing associated with IEC 60335, medical electrical equipment evaluated to IEC 60601, laboratory and measurement equipment evaluated to IEC 61010, IT and legacy information technology equipment associated with IEC 60950, and photovoltaic or solar equipment programs that reference UL 1703.
- Household and commercial appliances to IEC 60335
- Medical electrical equipment to IEC 60601
- Laboratory, industrial, and control equipment to IEC 61010
- Power supplies, transformers, and insulated assemblies
- Products requiring dielectric withstand verification between isolated conductive parts
- EMI-filtered assemblies where DC hipot capability is preferred
- IT and legacy information technology equipment to IEC 60950
- Solar and photovoltaic equipment programs referencing UL 1703
- Production QA, final inspection, and audit-ready test programs
Selection guidance: AC-only hipot testing is appropriate for many routine dielectric withstand applications. For products with EMI filters or test programs that require DC output, the HP-2000 provides added flexibility.