Circuit Breaker Test Equipment for Hire

Megavar supplies a full range of circuit breaker test equipment for hire across Australia, covering timing analysis, contact resistance measurement, motion analysis, and coil current testing for medium-voltage and high-voltage circuit breakers. Our circuit breaker testing fleet includes the Omicron CIBANO 500 — the only 3-in-1 circuit breaker test system on the market — along with Megger’s TM1600 timing analyser and EGIL switching test set.

Megavar HV test equipment for hire. Specialist fleet of calibrated instruments for substation commissioning and maintenance across Australia.

Introduction

Megavar supplies a full range of circuit breaker test equipment for hire across Australia, covering timing analysis, contact resistance measurement, motion analysis, and coil current testing for medium-voltage and high-voltage circuit breakers. Our circuit breaker testing fleet includes the Omicron CIBANO 500 — the only 3-in-1 circuit breaker test system on the market — along with Megger’s TM1600 timing analyser and EGIL switching test set.

Circuit breaker testing is a critical part of substation commissioning and ongoing maintenance programs. Megavar’s engineers perform circuit breaker testing on assets ranging from 11kV distribution switchgear through to 500kV transmission circuit breakers. When you hire circuit breaker test equipment from us, you get practical advice on test setup, connection methods, and result interpretation from engineers with real field experience.

All circuit breaker test equipment is supplied calibrated, with test leads, connection accessories, and carry cases. Flexible hire periods and Australia-wide delivery are available.

Why Hire Circuit Breaker Test Equipment from Megavar?

Megavar tests circuit breakers on transmission and distribution networks as part of our core commissioning services. We understand the practical challenges — from connecting timing transducers on live switchgear to interpreting coil current signatures that indicate mechanism issues. When you hire from us, that experience is available to support your testing program.

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Omicron Equipment
Available for Hire

Omicron CPX 200 for Hire Multifunctional Test Set

The Omicron CPX 200 is a next-generation multifunctional test set for commissioning, maintenance, and condition assessment of medium and high-voltage …

Omicron HVX10 for Hire 10 kV High-Voltage Source

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Omicron CPC 100 Multi-Function Primary Test Set

The Omicron CPC 100 is a universal primary injection test system designed for high-precision testing of power transformers, CTs, VTs, circuit breakers…

Omicron CIBANO 500 Circuit Breaker Test System

The OMICRON CIBANO 500 is a multifunctional, all-in-one test system for medium- and high-voltage circuit breakers. It combines breaker timing, contact…

Omicron CP TD1 Tan Delta Accessory

The CP + TD1 is a powerful test accessory designed for use with the OMICRON CPC 100 to perform accurate tan delta (dissipation factor) and capacitance…

Megger MIT520 5kV Insulation Resistance Tester

The MIT 5kV Insulation Resistance Tester is a compact and reliable digital megohmmeter used for insulation testing of cables, motors, generators, swit…

Megger MIT1020 10kV Insulation Resistance Tester

The MIT 10kV Insulation Resistance Tester is a high-voltage digital megohmmeter designed for advanced insulation testing on critical electrical infras…

Megger DLRO 600A Micro-Ohmmeter

The DLRO 600A is a high‑current micro‑ohmmeter engineered for measuring extremely low resistances under real high‑current conditions. With test curren…

Megger DLRO 100EB Micro-Ohmmeter

The Megger DLRO 100EB is a rugged, portable 100 A digital low-resistance ohmmeter engineered for high-accuracy micro-ohm measurements in high-voltage …

Megger DLRO 10A Micro-Ohmmeter

The DLRO 10A is a high-precision digital low resistance ohmmeter designed to measure very low resistance values with exceptional accuracy and repeatab…

Megger MOM3 Handheld Micro-Ohmmeter

The 300 A Handheld Micro-ohmmeter is a powerful, portable instrument designed to measure very low resistances—typically in micro-ohms—with high accura…

Megger TM1600 Circuit Breaker Analyser

The TM1600 is a powerful and highly configurable circuit breaker timing analyser designed for precise timing measurements on medium- and high-voltage …

Schneider LV485500 Service Interface Tool

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Phenix BK130 130 kV Hipot Test Set

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Phenix 6CP50 50 kV Hipot Test Set

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Phenix 500 kV HV Resonant Test Set

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SUTE 300 kV HV Resonant Test Set

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NOJA Power OSM-27 Recloser Test Box

The OSM-27 Recloser Test Box is a specialised interface unit designed for use with NOJA Power OSM series automatic circuit reclosers, particularly the…

Calibration

All Megavar test equipment is maintained under a documented calibration programme. Instruments are calibrated either by external calibration laboratories or in-house against reference standards that are themselves laboratory-calibrated, with measurement traceable to Australian national measurement standards held by the National Measurement Institute. A current calibration certificate is available on request. If your project requires a specific calibration interval, test standard, or documentation for a client submission, tell us at enquiry on 1300 730 499 and we will confirm what applies before you commit.

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Frequently Asked Questions
for Circuit Breaker Test Equipment

What tests does the Omicron CIBANO 500 perform on circuit breakers?
The CIBANO 500 performs timing analysis (open, close, open-close-open sequences), contact resistance measurement using a built-in 400A micro-ohmmeter, motion/travel analysis, coil current measurement, and minimum operating voltage testing — all from a single wiring setup. It supports testing of SF6, vacuum, oil, and air-blast circuit breakers.
Yes. Our circuit breaker test equipment covers the full range from 11kV distribution switchgear through to 500kV transmission circuit breakers. The CIBANO 500 and TM1600 are both designed for MV and HV applications. Contact us to discuss your specific breaker types and we’ll recommend the right equipment.
Contact resistance testing (also called micro-ohm testing or DCRM) measures the resistance across circuit breaker main contacts. High or increasing contact resistance indicates degradation, pitting, or contamination of the contacts, which can lead to overheating, increased losses, and ultimately breaker failure. It is a standard requirement in commissioning and periodic maintenance programs.
One of the CIBANO 500’s key advantages is its single-setup approach. Typically, a trained technician can connect and configure the CIBANO 500 for a standard timing, contact resistance, and motion test in 15–20 minutes. The unified test report eliminates the need to correlate results from multiple instruments.
Yes. Megavar provides full circuit breaker testing services performed by our experienced commissioning engineers. If you need the testing done rather than just the equipment, contact us to discuss a complete testing service package for your project.

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