Omicron · Partial discharge testing
Omicron MPD 600 Partial Discharge System
$700 per day ex GST, 1 to 7 days
Per day, AUD ex GST. The rate for your total hire length applies to every day, and the total never drops at a band change. Minimum hire one day. Australia-only hire; freight and handling quoted separately. Hiring for more than 90 days? Call for a long-term rate: 1300 730 499
Work out your hire
Pick your first and last day to see the hire charge.
| 7 days | $4,900 |
|---|---|
| 14 days | $8,820 |
| 28 days | $14,700 |
| 60 days | $26,520 |
- Delivery or collection
- Freight Australia-wide, quoted with availability, or collect from Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide or Newcastle. Urgent? Call 1300 730 499 rather than send the form.
- Datasheet
- Manufacturer's datasheet (PDF). Calibration certificate supplied with the instrument.
Overview
About the Omicron MPD 600 Partial Discharge System
Description
The MPD 600 is a modular, high-precision partial discharge (PD) measuring system developed by OMICRON for insulation testing and condition assessment in high-voltage equipment. Designed for use during factory testing, onsite commissioning, and routine maintenance, it detects and analyses PD activity in cables, transformers, GIS, switchgear, rotating machines, and bushings. With advanced noise suppression, time-domain and phase-resolved analysis, and compliance with IEC 60270, the MPD 600 allows reliable measurements even in noisy substation environments. It can be configured for one or multiple channels and is compatible with external coupling capacitors like the MCC210.
Features
• Complies with IEC 60270 for standardised partial discharge measurement
• Multi-channel PD acquisition for simultaneous testing of multiple phases or components
• Advanced filtering and noise suppression for operation in live substation environments
• Supports phase-resolved (PRPD), time domain (TD), and pulse shape analysis
• Works with a range of coupling capacitors (e.g. MCC210) and HFCT sensors
• Suitable for PD testing on transformers, GIS, cables, bushings, rotating machines, and more
• Integrated software (MPD Suite) for test setup, analysis, and reporting
• Modular and expandable hardware configuration
• USB and Ethernet connectivity for laptop or PC control
• Supplied with BNC leads, fibre optic cables, coupling accessories, and carry case
Specifications
| PD input frequency range | 0 Hz to 20 MHz |
|---|---|
| Filter bandwidths | 9 kHz to 1.5 MHz standard, up to 3 MHz with broadband filter |
| System noise | < 0.015 pC |
| PD measurement accuracy | ±2% of calibrated PD value |
| Voltage input | DC and 0.1 Hz to 2.16 kHz, 60 V rms maximum |
| Channels | Expandable, synchronous multi-channel; fibre optic links up to 2 km between units; USB 2.0 to PC via MCU 502 |
| Power supply | 8 to 12.4 V DC from MPP 600 Li-ion power pack (charger 110 to 240 V AC) |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 55 °C |
| Weight and dimensions | 600 g, 110 x 44 x 190 mm (acquisition unit) |
Manufacturer's published specifications. Your quote confirms the configuration supplied.
What’s in the case
- MPD 600 units
- Fibre optic and BNC cables
- Test accessories
- Transport case
- Optional, on request: coupling capacitors and sensors for your test scope
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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At Megavar, our dedicated test equipment hire division provides high-quality electrical testing instruments for both short and long-term use. Our team makes sure you receive the right tools, ready to go, every time. From fast dispatch to door-to-door freight, our hiring process is streamlined to get you up and running quickly and confidently.
- Rapid delivery and collectionDoor-to-door freight for minimal downtime
- Fast, simple bookingsPlace an order and we’ll handle the rest
- Fault supportIf a set plays up, call us and we will arrange a fix or a replacement.
Our 3-step easy process
Hiring Made Easy in 3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Request a Quote
Submit your rental request online, and our team will respond promptly with availability and pricing.
Step 2: Organise Your Rental
Once confirmed, we’ll quickly process your booking and dispatch the equipment. Delivery and collection can be arranged to suit your schedule.
Step 3: Use with Confidence
Supplied with the manufacturer’s manuals. If a set plays up, call us and we will arrange a fix or a replacement.
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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When and where do you need it?
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
Need help with your rental?
1300 730 499 We’re available Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Urgent hire: call rather than send the form. rentals@megavar.com.auQuestions about this hire?
Call 1300 730 499 for availability, rates and booking. If a set plays up during the hire, call us and we will arrange a fix or a replacement. Counter collection and returns 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Omicron MPD 600 Partial Discharge System
What the MPD 600 is used for?
The MPD 600 is a modular partial discharge measurement system used to assess insulation condition in high-voltage assets: cables and accessories, switchgear, transformers and rotating machines. Fibre-optically isolated acquisition units make it suited to multi-channel, synchronous PD measurement in electrically noisy substation environments.
Typical hire scenarios: commissioning tests on new HV cable circuits, PD surveys during planned outages, and factory or site acceptance testing where a calibrated, IEC 60270 capable system is specified. Hire the system alone, or with a Megavar test engineer to run the measurement and report against acceptance criteria.
What standards does it comply with?
The system complies with IEC 60270, the international standard for partial discharge testing.
What assets can be tested with it?
The MPD 600 can be used on power transformers, GIS, bushings, cables, rotating machines, and other HV insulation systems during commissioning, routine diagnostics, or type testing.
Can it be used in noisy environments?
Yes. It has advanced filtering, gating, and noise suppression capabilities that make it suitable for testing in substations and other environments with electrical interference.
Does it include analysis software?
Yes. The MPD Suite software allows real-time visualisation of PRPD, time-domain, and statistical PD patterns, with built-in tools for defect classification and reporting.
What accessories are required?
It requires appropriate coupling devices such as the MCC210 100 kV coupling capacitor, HFCTs, or external sensors. These are available separately or bundled.
Is it portable?
Yes. The MPD 600 is modular and housed in compact units with durable field cases, suitable for on-site and lab environments.
What’s included in the rental?
The rental includes the MPD 600 units, fibre optic and BNC cables, test accessories, and transport case. Customer to supply own laptop with Omicron MPD Suite installed. Optional items include coupling capacitors and sensors depending on your test scope.
What support comes with the hire?
Each instrument is supplied with the manufacturer’s manuals. If a set plays up, call us and we will arrange a fix or a replacement.
What is the minimum hire period?
The minimum hire is one day. The daily rate steps down for hires of 8 days or more, and longer project hires can be quoted on 1300 730 499.
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