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PFISTERER CONNEX Grounding and Current Testing Connector (Size 1) for Hire
$60 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 | $420 |
|---|---|
| 14 days | $756 |
| 28 days | $1,260 |
| 60 days | $2,268 |
- 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 PFISTERER CONNEX Grounding and Current Testing Connector (Size 1) for Hire
Description
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 A, with the same 2 kV maximum testing voltage. It is dimensioned for the Size 1 CONNEX interface. Hire it from Megavar where your plant carries the larger socket or the test current exceeds the Size 0 rating.
Functionally identical to the Size 0 connector. The connector is inserted into a CONNEX socket of equal size and bolted, and the test lead is connected to the terminal stud with a screw. Selection between Size 0 and Size 1 is driven by the CONNEX interface fitted to the plant and by the test current, not by voltage; both units share the same 2 kV maximum testing voltage. This is a current testing and earthing connector and is not rated for medium voltage withstand or insulation testing.
Features
- Bolted connection into a CONNEX socket of matching size
- Terminal stud with screw connection for the test lead
- Suitable for current testing on switchgear, transformers and transducers
- Connection thread 1 x M12
- Rated for indoor and outdoor use, minus 25 to plus 50 degrees Celsius
Specifications
- Manufacturer: PFISTERER Kontaktsysteme GmbH
- Article number: 827 181 011
- Product: CONNEX Grounding and Current Testing Connector
- Size: 1
- Nominal current IN: 630 A
- Maximum testing voltage Um: 2 kV
- Connection thread: 1 x M12
- Working place: Indoor and outdoor
- Environment temperature: -25°C up to 50°C
- Weight: 1.3 kg
- Length outside socket: 45 mm
- Pitch circle diameter: 95 mm
Common Applications
Used for higher current testing on Size 1 CONNEX-equipped switchgear, transformers and transducers, and for applying earthing cables through a CONNEX interface. Commonly required alongside the Size 0 unit where a site carries mixed CONNEX interface sizes.
Specifications
| Article number | 827 181 011 |
|---|---|
| CONNEX size | 1 |
| Nominal current | 630 A |
| Maximum testing voltage | 2 kV |
| Connection thread | 1 x M12 |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Length outside socket | 45 mm |
| Pitch circle diameter | 95 mm |
| Operating temperature | -25 to 50 °C (indoor and outdoor) |
Manufacturer's published specifications. Your quote confirms the configuration supplied.
What’s in the case
- CONNEX grounding and current testing connector, Size 1 (article 827 181 011)
- Protective cap, where supplied
Why hire from Megavar?
Megavar holds CONNEX test accessories across more than one size, so we can send the right one first time. Tell us the switchgear make and model if the interface size is not clear from your drawings and we will work it out with you rather than guess from a catalogue.
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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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
PFISTERER CONNEX Grounding and Current Testing Connector (Size 1) for Hire
What is the PFISTERER CONNEX grounding and current testing connector, Size 1, used for?
It performs the same job as the Size 0 unit, a bolted current injection and earthing point through a CONNEX socket, on plant fitted with the Size 1 CONNEX interface. Typical uses are primary injection, current ratio checks and earth bond measurement on switchgear, transformers and transducers.
What are the electrical ratings of the Size 1 connector?
Nominal current 630 A and a maximum testing voltage of 2 kV, per PFISTERER datasheet 827 181 011. It weighs 1.3 kg, extends 45 mm outside the socket and has a 95 mm pitch circle diameter.
What is the difference between the Size 0 and Size 1 connectors?
Interface size and current rating. Size 0 fits a Size 0 CONNEX socket and is rated 250 A; Size 1 fits a Size 1 socket and is rated 630 A. Both share the same 2 kV maximum testing voltage and the same M12 terminal stud.
Can the Size 1 connector be used for medium voltage withstand testing?
No. It is a current testing and earthing connector with a 2 kV maximum testing voltage. Withstand and insulation testing on CONNEX plant uses the Size 2 or Size 3 test and transition connector, rated 42 kV maximum system voltage.
Is the Size 1 connector suitable for outdoor substations?
Yes. It is rated for indoor and outdoor use from minus 25 to plus 50 degrees Celsius ambient.
What is included with the Megavar hire?
The PFISTERER CONNEX grounding and current testing connector, Size 1, article number 827 181 011, with its protective cap where supplied. If your site carries both Size 0 and Size 1 interfaces, hire both units together and tell us the switchgear make and model so the right sizes go out first time.
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