Megger · Battery testing
Megger Torkel 930 Battery Discharge Test Set
$395 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 | $2,765 |
|---|---|
| 14 days | $4,977 |
| 28 days | $8,295 |
| 60 days | $14,931 |
- 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 Torkel 930 Battery Discharge Test Set
Description
The Torkel 930 by Megger is a high-performance battery discharge test set designed for load testing of substation and industrial battery banks. It enables full-capacity verification by applying a controlled, constant current or power load to a battery system and monitoring voltage drop over time. Ideal for stationary batteries in substations, UPS systems, telecoms, and industrial DC power plants, the Torkel 930 ensures batteries meet reliability and runtime requirements. The unit operates as a standalone load or can be expanded with extra load units for higher capacity testing. It supports automatic test stop, real-time monitoring, and full test documentation via the PowerDB Lite software.
Features
• Performs discharge testing at constant current, power, or resistance
• Supports battery systems up to 300 V DC
• Discharge capacity up to 220 A (standalone) or higher with extra load units
• Adjustable current up to 220 A with precision control
• Monitors total voltage, cell voltage, and discharge time
• Automatic stop on voltage, time, capacity, or manual input
• Built-in data logging with USB download and PC software integration
• Lightweight and rugged design with integrated cooling
• Compatible with BVM modules for per-cell monitoring
• Supplied with heavy-duty cables, clamp set, and transport case
Specifications
| Battery voltage | 7.5 to 300 V DC |
|---|---|
| Discharge current | 0 to 220 A (internal) |
| Maximum power | 15 kW |
| Load modes | Constant current, constant power, constant resistance, current or power profile |
| Current measurement | 0 to 2,999 A display range, ±(0.5% of reading + 0.1 A) |
| Voltage measurement | 0 to 500 V DC, ±(0.5% of reading + 0.1 V) |
| Mains supply | 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 200 W maximum |
| Weight | 19.5 kg (31.9 kg with standard transport case) |
| Operating temperature | 0 to +50 °C (power derating above +35 °C) |
Manufacturer's published specifications. Your quote confirms the configuration supplied.
What’s in the case
- TORKEL 930 main unit
- High-current discharge cables and clamps
- Power cord and accessories
- Quick-start guide and user manual
- Carry case
- Optional, on request: BVM cell voltage modules, extra TXL load units
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
Megger Torkel 930 Battery Discharge Test Set
What does the Torkel 930 do?
It performs controlled discharge tests on battery banks to measure their true capacity and runtime under load. This confirms whether batteries meet operational standards.
What kind of batteries can it test?
It is suitable for testing lead-acid, NiCd, and Li-ion battery banks in UPS, substation DC systems, emergency power, and telecom backup applications.
What voltages and currents does it support?
It supports systems up to 300 V DC, delivering up to 220 A in standalone mode. Higher current can be achieved by connecting additional load units (e.g. Torkel 820 or TXL).
Does it monitor individual cells?
Yes. When paired with BVM modules, the Torkel 930 can log individual cell voltages during discharge, helping identify weak cells before failure.
Can I export test results?
Yes. It features onboard data logging and supports USB export or direct PC connection. Test data can be analysed with PowerDB Lite software.
What’s included in the rental?
• Torkel 930 main unit
• High-current discharge cables and clamps
• Power cord and accessories
• Quick-start guide and user manual
• (Optional) BVM modules for cell monitoring
• (Optional) additional TXL load units for higher current
• Carry case. Customer to supply own laptop with Megger TORKEL Viewer installed.
Do I need a laptop to operate it?
No. The Torkel 930 has a built-in interface for standalone use, but a PC with PowerDB provides additional data visualisation and report generation.
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.
Do you deliver across Australia?
Yes. We provide nationwide delivery and pickup, or you can arrange your own freight.
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