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Primary Injection Test Equipment for Hire

Calibrated, NATA-traceable certificatesAustralia-wide delivery or collectionMinimum hire one daySupplied with manufacturer’s manuals

Megavar offers a comprehensive range of primary injection test equipment for hire, supporting current transformer ratio testing, circuit breaker contact resistance measurement, transformer winding resistance analysis, earth grid impedance testing, and more. Our primary injection fleet is centred on the Omicron CPC 100 platform (the industry standard for substation primary testing), along with the Red Phase 4024B and 4023 earth current injection set for earth grid testing.

Need availability or a price? Call us on 1300 730 499 or send an enquiry.

Rates per day, ex GST

Omicron Equipment Available for Hire

Each instrument is supplied with its manuals. If one plays up, call us and we will arrange a fix or a replacement. No computer is supplied: where an instrument needs software, install it on your own computer.

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 …

$600/day, 1 to 7 days
$378/day for 29 to 90 days

Omicron HVX10 for Hire 10 kV High-Voltage Source

The Omicron HVX10 is a compact 10 kV AC/DC high-voltage source that attaches to the CPX 200 multifunctional test set via Omicron’s Click-Snap-Lock mec…

$420/day, 1 to 7 days
$264.60/day for 29 to 90 days

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…

$550/day, 1 to 7 days
$346.50/day for 29 to 90 days

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…

$185/day, 1 to 7 days
$116.55/day for 29 to 90 days

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 …

$155/day, 1 to 7 days
$97.65/day for 29 to 90 days

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…

$70/day, 1 to 7 days
$44.10/day for 29 to 90 days

Megger MOM3 Handheld Micro-Ohmmeter

The Megger MOM3 is a 300 A handheld micro-ohmmeter: a powerful, portable instrument designed to measure very low resistances (typically in micro-ohms)…

$155/day, 1 to 7 days
$97.65/day for 29 to 90 days

Phenix BK130 130 kV Hipot Test Set

The BK130 High Voltage Withstand Test Set is a portable AC dielectric test system capable of generating up to 130 kV at 50 mA (5 minute duty), 33.3 mA…

$375/day, 1 to 7 days
$236.25/day for 29 to 90 days

Phenix 6CP50 50 kV Hipot Test Set

The 6CP50 High Voltage Withstand Test Set is a portable 50 kV AC test system designed for performing dielectric withstand (hipot) testing on cables, s…

$295/day, 1 to 7 days
$185.85/day for 29 to 90 days

HVA 60kV VLF Cable Test Set

The HVA 60 is a high-performance Very Low Frequency (VLF) test set designed for testing high-voltage cables, rotating machinery, switchgear, and other…

$450/day, 1 to 7 days
$283.50/day for 29 to 90 days

HVA 28kV VLF Test Set with Integrated Tan Delta

The HVA 28 is a compact, portable Very Low Frequency (VLF) high voltage test set with integrated Tan Delta (TD) diagnostic capability, designed for te…

$510/day, 1 to 7 days
$321.30/day for 29 to 90 days

PFISTERER CONNEX Grounding and Current Testing Connector (Size 0) for Hire

The PFISTERER CONNEX grounding and current testing connector, Size 0, allows current tests to be carried out on switchgear, transformers and transduce…

$60/day, 1 to 7 days
$37.80/day for 29 to 90 days

PFISTERER CONNEX Grounding and Current Testing Connector (Size 1) for Hire

The PFISTERER CONNEX grounding and current testing connector, Size 1, performs the same function as the Size 0 unit at a higher current rating of 630 …

$60/day, 1 to 7 days
$37.80/day for 29 to 90 days

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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About primary injection test equipment hire

Primary Injection Test Equipment hire, in more detail

Introduction

Our commissioning engineers regularly deploy the CPC 100 and its accessories on transmission and distribution projects for clients including ElectraNet, TasNetworks, and major EPC contractors. When you hire primary injection equipment from Megavar, you get the benefit of practical field experience, not just a box of equipment.

All primary injection equipment is supplied fully calibrated and tested prior to dispatch. Hire periods are flexible, from single-day hires through to long-term project commitments. We deliver to sites across Australia.

Why Hire Primary Injection Equipment from Megavar?

Primary injection testing requires careful planning and experienced operators. Megavar’s engineers perform primary injection testing on substations across Australia as a core service, so we understand the practical challenges of CT testing, earth grid measurement, and transformer diagnostics in the field. If you need that expertise on site, we also provide full on-site testing services.

Before you get to site

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How the hire works

Hire terms in brief

After you enquire

We confirm availability, rates and freight in a written quote, valid for the period it states (usually 14 days). An enquiry or quote does not reserve equipment: the hire is booked when your purchase order, signed quote or email acceptance reaches us.

Hire period

Our carrier: up to 72 hours of transit each way is not charged as hire. Hire starts at delivery or 72 hours after dispatch, whichever is earlier, and ends at handover to our carrier or 72 hours before the equipment arrives back, whichever is later. Delay caused by us or our carrier is not charged. For example, dispatched Monday 10am and delivered Wednesday 2pm: hire starts Wednesday 2pm. Routes that normally take longer than 72 hours are marked on the quote. Your own freight: hire runs from handover to your carrier at our office until the equipment arrives back at our office. Collect in person: from collection to return.

Extensions and early return

Contact us before the return deadline to extend; your quoted rates stay fixed and extended hire is invoiced every 7 days. Return early and you pay only for the days used, at the rate band for the days actually hired.

Delivery and returns

Freight for each leg, the handling fee and any express dispatch are on the quote, before you accept. Returns go to the dispatching office named on the quote, by carrier or in person, never by post.

Counter times

Returned to our counter before 9am on a business day counts as the previous day. Collected after 4pm on a business day, hire starts the next day. Weekends and public holidays count as hire days.

Calibration and checks

Supplied in working order with listed accessories, leads and manuals. Each measuring instrument is calibrated, and its current NATA-traceable calibration certificate is available on request. If calibration falls due during your hire, we tell you before dispatch.

Cancelling or moving a booking

Cancel 5 or more business days before dispatch or collection and nothing is charged. With 2 to 4 business days’ notice, the charge is the greater of one day’s hire and 5% of the booked hire; with less notice, the greater of one day’s hire and 10%. You can ask once to move the start by up to 30 days, with at least 2 business days’ notice.

Loss, damage and insurance

The equipment is your responsibility, other than fair wear and tear, from the start of hire until it is back with us, including in transit, up to the replacement value cap shown on the quote for each item. No damage waiver is offered. We recommend you insure the equipment for its replacement value.

Payment and bond

Account customers pay each invoice within 14 days. Without a credit account, or paying by card, you pay the booked hire, freight, handling fee and any bond before dispatch. A bond applies only where the quote states one, and is refunded after return and inspection, less anything owed.

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Send your hire dates and delivery location and we will confirm availability and lead time by the end of the next business day.

Or call us directly on 1300 730 499

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions for Primary Injection Test Equipment

What is primary injection testing and when is it required?

Primary injection testing involves injecting high current through the primary side of a current transformer (CT) to verify its ratio, polarity, and the correct operation of connected protection relays. It is required during substation commissioning, after CT replacement, following protection scheme modifications, and as part of periodic maintenance programmes on transmission and distribution assets.

What current output can I achieve with the CPC 100 and CP CU1?

The CPC 100 delivers up to 800 A AC from its own high-current output, which covers primary injection on most distribution and transmission CTs. The CP CU1 is a coupling unit for line impedance and earth grid injection (100 A at 50 V or 10 A at 500 V) and does not increase the injection current. For earth grid testing we also hire the Red Phase 4024B and 4023 1.5 kVA earth current injection set.

Can I hire the CPC 100 for earth grid impedance testing?

Yes. The CPC 100 with CP CU1 is one of the most widely used solutions for earth grid impedance measurement, step and touch voltage testing, and ground resistance assessment. We supply the complete kit configured for earth testing applications, including appropriate test leads for the measurement distances involved.

Do you provide training on the CPC 100 before hire?

The CPC 100 is supplied with the manufacturer's manuals. If your team is unfamiliar with the CPC 100 platform, Omicron runs official training courses.

What is the difference between primary and secondary injection testing?

Secondary injection testing applies test signals directly to the protection relay inputs to verify relay settings and operation. Primary injection testing applies real current through the primary side of CTs and the complete protection circuit, verifying the entire measurement chain from CT through to relay trip output. Both are typically required during substation commissioning.

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