Omicron · Circuit breaker testing
Omicron CIBANO 500 Circuit Breaker Test System
$450 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 | $3,150 |
|---|---|
| 14 days | $5,670 |
| 28 days | $9,450 |
| 60 days | $17,010 |
- 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 CIBANO 500 Circuit Breaker Test System
Description
The OMICRON CIBANO 500 is a multifunctional, all-in-one test system for medium- and high-voltage circuit breakers. It combines breaker timing, contact resistance (ductor), coil and motor current, and dynamic travel analysis in one portable unit, with optional CB MC2 modules for testing with both sides of the breaker earthed. Suitable for breakers with either single or three-phase actuators, the CIBANO 500 supports testing with grounded or ungrounded breaker terminals, enhancing safety during on-site diagnostics. Its full integration with OMICRON’s Primary Test Manager (PTM) software enables automated test plans, digital documentation, and repeatable test sequences, making it an ideal solution for commissioning and maintenance of SF6, vacuum, and oil circuit breakers in substations and switchyards.
Features
• Combines breaker timing, travel, and contact resistance testing in one unit
• Supports grounded main contacts (no need to remove ground leads)
• Tests open/close, bounce, pre-insertion, and reclosing sequences
• Works with all types of circuit breakers: SF6, vacuum, and oil
• Measures coil currents, motor currents, auxiliary contact timing
• Integrates digital travel transducers (linear or rotary) for motion analysis
• Fully automated test sequences with PTM software
• Rugged, field-ready design with compact footprint
• Supplied with timing cables, travel sensors (on request), clamps, and transport case. Customer to supply own laptop with Omicron Primary Test Manager (PTM) installed.
Specifications
| Integrated power supply output | 0 to ±300 V DC (up to 27.5 A for 30 s), 0 to 240 V AC (up to 20 A for 30 s) |
|---|---|
| Static contact resistance | 0.1 µΩ to 300 mΩ, 100 A injection (10 A on top range) |
| Resistance accuracy | 0.2% of reading + 0.1 µΩ (lowest range, typical) |
| Coil control current | 6 A AC or DC continuous, up to 40 A AC or 55 A DC for 200 ms |
| Measurement inputs | 0 to 300 V AC and DC, 0 to 55 A DC, 0 to 40 A AC |
| Auxiliary contact inputs | Dry or wet up to 300 V DC, 40 kHz sample rate |
| Mains supply | 100 to 240 V AC nominal, 50/60 Hz, 16 A |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to +55 °C |
| Weight and dimensions | 20 kg, 580 x 386 x 229 mm (main unit) |
Manufacturer's published specifications. Your quote confirms the configuration supplied.
What’s in the case
- CIBANO 500 main unit
- Timing cables
- Ductor cables
- Auxiliary leads
- Carry case
- Optional, on request: travel sensors and clamps
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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Why hire from Megavar
A Tailored Hire Experience That Works for You
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 CIBANO 500 Circuit Breaker Test System
What does the CIBANO 500 test?
It tests the key performance parameters of circuit breakers including open/close timing, contact resistance, coil and motor current, and mechanical travel.
Is it suitable for SF6, vacuum, and oil breakers?
Yes. The CIBANO 500 is designed for all breaker types, including single- and three-phase actuators, with flexible test configurations.
Can it test grounded breakers?
Yes. One of its key advantages is the ability to test circuit breakers with both sides grounded, improving safety and reducing disconnection effort.
Does it support motion or travel analysis?
Yes. It supports linear and rotary travel sensors to analyse stroke, overtravel, velocity, and bounce of moving breaker parts.
Does it integrate with PTM software?
Yes. CIBANO 500 integrates fully with OMICRON’s PTM software for test control, reporting, data storage, and automated workflows.
Is it portable?
Yes. The system is lightweight and housed in a rugged case, ideal for substation and field use.
What’s included in the rental?
The rental package includes the CIBANO 500 main unit, timing cables, ductor cables, auxiliary leads, and carry case. Customer to supply own laptop with Omicron Primary Test Manager (PTM) installed. Travel sensors and clamps are available on request.
Can I use it with other OMICRON equipment?
Yes. CIBANO can be used alongside CPC 100, CT Analyzer, or MPD systems for a comprehensive substation test suite, though it operates fully independently as well.
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’s the minimum rental 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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