Test covers for optimum electrical safety

Test cages are essential tools within test and measurement environments where safety and accuracy are priorities. These cages provide a protective barrier between the user and the testing process, which is crucial when working with electrical systems, high voltages or other potentially dangerous situations. At IONIO, our test cages are designed to both meet stringent safety standards and increase efficiency in your work process.

What are Test Covers?

A test cage is a shielded area, often made of panels or a combination of materials, designed to protect users from electrical hazards and moving parts during test and measurement processes. These cages are often used in laboratories, manufacturing environments, and development departments, and are suitable for a wide range of applications, including:

• Electrical safety tests
  High-voltage measurements
  Mechanical tests on moving components

IONIO provides test cages that meet various requirements, including CATV and PLe, depending on the needs of your application.

CAT4: Compact and safe test cages

CAT4 (Category IV) testkooien zijn speciaal ontwikkeld voor toepassingen met hoge spanningen en zware elektrische belasting. Deze categorie biedt de hoogste veiligheidsstandaard en wordt vaak gebruikt in situaties waar direct contact met de elektrische stroom fatale gevolgen kan hebben.

Characteristics of test cages:

• High voltage resistance: suitable for high voltage tests up to 30,000V AC and above.
• Robust construction: Made of sturdy, insulating materials that protect against electrical hazards.
• Ease of use: Equipped with transparent panels or windows for visibility of the test object without compromising safety.
• Applications: Electrical safety testing, high voltage testing

With CATV, you comply with the strictest international standards, such as IEC 61010-1 and EN 60204-1, which is crucial for laboratories and production environments with heavy electrical equipment.

PLe: Maximum safety for industrial environments

Test cages (Performance Level e) are designed to the highest safety standard within functional safety, as defined in ISO 13849-1. This type of test cage is ideal for applications where mechanical movements, high speeds or where high voltage and high currents pose a risk.

Key features of test cages:

• Advanced interlock systems: The cage automatically disables test equipment when the door is opened, ensuring operator protection.
• Modular design: Flexible designs that can be adapted to your specific working environment.
• Mechanical robustness: Resistant to impact and suitable for long-term use in industrial conditions.

Test cages are often used in the automotive, aerospace and medical industries, where safety should absolutely not be an issue.