Megger · Circuit breaker testing
Megger TM1600 Circuit Breaker Analyser
$305 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 | $2,135 |
|---|---|
| 14 days | $3,843 |
| 28 days | $6,405 |
| 60 days | $11,529 |
- 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 Megger TM1600 Circuit Breaker Analyser
Description
The TM1600 is a powerful and highly configurable circuit breaker timing analyser designed for precise timing measurements on medium- and high-voltage circuit breakers. Manufactured by Megger (formerly Programma), it provides accurate results for trip/open, close, and bounce times, as well as auxiliary contact behaviour and breaker sequence timing. The TM1600 supports testing of single- or three-phase breakers, including those with simultaneous or independent pole operation. Its modular design allows expansion with additional timing, motion, or coil current channels, making it a trusted platform for factory acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing of all circuit breaker types.
Features
• Measures opening, closing, bounce, and reclosing times
• Supports both single-pole and three-pole circuit breakers
• Time resolution better than 0.1 ms
• Records auxiliary contact performance (52a, 52b, trip, close)
• Optional modules for motion/transducer and coil current analysis
• Expandable channel configuration based on application
• Built-in printer and onboard storage (depending on model)
• User-friendly interface with dedicated timing menus
• Durable flight case housing for field and workshop use
• Supplied with timing cables, test leads, clamps, and manuals
What’s in the case
- TM1600 base unit
- Timing cables and test leads
- Coil control leads and contact sense inputs
- Printed operation manual
- Carry case
- Optional, on request: coil current probes and motion sensors
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.
Summary of our Terms and Conditions: Test Equipment Hire. Full hire terms
Enquire about Megger TM1600 Circuit Breaker Analyser Hire
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
Megger TM1600 Circuit Breaker Analyser
What does the TM1600 measure?
It measures the opening and closing times of a circuit breaker’s main contacts, bounce times, reclosing intervals, and auxiliary contact performance (such as 52a and 52b sequences).
Is it suitable for three-phase breakers?
Yes. It supports both single-pole and three-pole timing. You can test all three poles simultaneously or independently, depending on breaker configuration.
Can I record coil and motor current?
Yes. With optional coil current clamps and modules, the TM1600 can capture trip and close coil current profiles, useful for diagnostic analysis.
Can I use it for timing breakers with both sides grounded?
No. Unlike CIBANO 500, the TM1600 typically requires at least one side of the breaker to be isolated from ground for accurate timing.
Does it support motion/travel analysis?
Motion analysis is supported via additional transducer modules and accessories (not always included as standard). Please enquire if travel testing is required.
What software does the TM1600 use?
The TM1600 supports both standalone operation via the onboard display and PC-based operation. Customer to supply own laptop with Megger CABA Win installed.
What’s included in the rental?
• TM1600 base unit
• Timing cables and test leads
• Coil control leads and contact sense inputs
• Carry case and printed operation manual
• (Optional) coil current probes, motion sensors (by request)
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 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.
Do you deliver nationally?
Yes. We offer door-to-door delivery across Australia or can coordinate with your preferred freight provider.
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