In recent years, the hybrid / electric vehicle market has been growing rapidly, and with this, numerous R & D projects within the UK.
Since then, numerous Baker test units have been sold to other companies, including several F1 KERS projects, plus hybrid buses, taxis and coaches.
In the case of KERS, the motors can be tested trackside, before and after qualifying sessions and races, to ensure the insulation system is not compromised. The loss of KERS during a race can be the difference between winning the race, a podium finish, or scoring points.
The Baker AWA tester is used to test the entire insulation system of the motor.
Tests include winding resistance test, a meg-ohm test, a DC hipotential test (or step voltage test), and finally a surge test.
The surge test is the most important test offered, as it is able to detect weak insulation between turns, coils and phases prior to the motor displaying any symptoms of the fault.
Baker testing systems for both on line (live) and off-line (bench) testing are in use world wide and are represented in the UK and Ireland by Whitelegg Ltd
For more information on motor condition monitoring and testing for your specific application, including booking a demonstration, contact:
www.whitelegg.com See the web site for case studies
