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Circuit breaker analysers

Quickly assess circuit breaker condition and performance with Megger’s purpose-built analysers. Run essential tests, uncover hidden issues, and ensure reliable, standards-compliant operation across every stage—from commissioning to maintenance.

You need test results you can trust—because safety, uptime, and compliance depend on it. Megger’s circuit breaker analysers give you the clarity to act with confidence across the full breaker lifecycle, from development and commissioning to maintenance and fault diagnosis.

You’ll uncover hidden issues, confirm repairs, and avoid critical failures before they happen. Accurately test timing, stroke, coil current, contact resistance, and dynamic resistance—even in noisy high-voltage environments.

Built for real-world challenges, our analysers help reduce failures, extend equipment life, and maintain compliance with IEC, IEEE, and NETA standards.

Get faster answers in the field, make decisions with confidence, and keep your circuit breakers protecting your power systems reliably—day in, day out. 

Frequently asked questions

Because a breaker that doesn’t trip when needed puts everything at risk. Regular testing confirms that your breakers will isolate faults effectively and perform under pressure—when seconds matter. 

It helps you: 

  • Protect expensive assets from electrical damage 
  • Prevent outages that lead to downtime and revenue loss 
  • Keep the power supply stable and compliant 
  • Avoid safety hazards caused by faulty switching 
  • Ensure consistent, expected performance every time 

Accurate testing keeps your protection systems dependable, your teams safe, and your operations running without disruption.

Test at every key stage of the breaker’s lifecycle to ensure performance stays within safe, reliable limits. Each stage reveals different risks—and early testing prevents problems later. 

Recommended test points include: 

  • During development, to verify design integrity 
  • After production, to confirm factory quality 
  • During commissioning, to ensure correct installation 
  • As part of routine maintenance or troubleshooting 
  • After service work or major faults, before returning to operation 

Regular testing gives you the data to make confident decisions—and keeps systems safe, compliant, and ready to perform. 

The goal is to confirm the breaker will operate quickly, reliably, and within defined tolerances. Even small deviations can signal wear, misalignment, or a developing fault. 

At a minimum, you should measure: 

  • Main contact timing 
  • Pre-insertion resistor (PIR) contact times (if present) 
  • Maximum contact time difference between phases 
  • Stroke, overtravel, and rebound 
  • Velocity 
  • Coil current 
  • Station voltage 
  • Contact resistance 

These values help you assess mechanical condition, electrical performance, and whether the breaker will isolate faults as expected—under real-world conditions. 

Yes—testing should align with recognised international standards to ensure consistency, safety, and regulatory compliance. 

The key standards include: 

  • IEEE C37.09 – Standard test procedure for AC high-voltage circuit breakers 
  • IEC 62271-100 – Requirements for AC circuit breakers in high-voltage switchgear 
  • NETA ATS/MTS – Specifications for acceptance and maintenance testing across electrical systems 

Following these standards helps you verify performance, reduce liability, and demonstrate that your breakers are tested to the highest industry benchmarks. 

Additional resources

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