Baker Instrument Co.

Baker Instrument Company is a manufacturer of electronic instruments and equipment used in the testing, monitoring, and maintenance of electrical motors, generators, and other rotating machinery. The company produces a range of equipment and instruments for various industries, including: Motor and generator testing, vibration analysis, balancing, partial discharge testing, thermal imaging, and surge testing. Baker Instrument Company's products and solutions are used in various industries, including power generation, oil and gas, chemicals, and manufacturing, among others. 

The AST-HV (All Slot Test High Voltage) stack assembly from Baker Instrument Company is used for testing the insulation resistance of high voltage electrical equipment, such as motors and generators. Some common failures that can occur with the AST-HV stack assembly include:

• Contamination: The stack assembly can become contaminated with dust, dirt, or moisture, which can affect the accuracy of the insulation resistance readings.

• Electrode damage: The electrodes in the stack assembly can become damaged due to wear and tear, mishandling, or excessive heating. This can result in inaccurate readings or complete failure of the equipment.

• High voltage breakdown: The high voltage produced during testing can cause a breakdown in the insulation system being tested, which can damage the equipment and potentially cause safety hazards.

• Power supply failure: The power supply used to operate the AST-HV stack assembly can fail due to aging or other issues, which can result in the equipment not functioning properly.

• Control board failure: The control board used to manage the test parameters and readings can fail due to electrical interference or other issues.

• Software or firmware glitches: The software or firmware used to operate the AST-HV stack assembly can experience glitches or bugs, which can cause errors or inaccurate readings.

It's important to perform regular maintenance and inspection of the AST-HV stack assembly to detect and address these failures as soon as possible to minimize downtime and prevent damage to the equipment being tested. If you are in need of repair for these or other Baker Instrument Company units, you can rely on Control System Labs for repair to these units by our expert technicians and be assured with our 2-year warranty (unless otherwise noted).