Leviton Introduces New Production Line Tester for Linear Fluorescent Fixtures

Intelligent testing identifies wiring faults and mis-wired sockets in linear fluorescent fixtures

Leviton Manufacturing has introduced a new line of test equipment designed to help fluorescent fixture manufacturers avoid production line mis-wiring errors. The new production line tester checks for and verifies the integrity of wiring connections as part of a linear fluorescent test fixture manufacturing process.

The test machine incorporates test/verification features, including socket type identification, ballast identification, ballast operating current, ballast wattage output, input current and input wattage. It is designed to work with 4ft-long linear fluorescent lighting fixtures incorporating 2 – 8 lamps, rotary-action lampholders, and single or multiple ballasts including emergency ballasts.

The test machine uses a highly-visible color video display to indicate voltage measurements at each socket and has both visual and aural fault indicators. Fault data can be compiled and downloaded to a master data collection bank via Internet connections. Lamp-pin style test probes allow testing of any T8 or T5 rotary style socket, regardless of the manufacturer and whether the socket has integral test ports.

For more information, visit www.leviton.com.

Founded in 1906 at the dawn of the electrical era, Leviton manufactures over 25,000 different electrical wiring devices and is North America’s leading electrical and electronic wiring device producer. Leviton products are used in homes, commercial facilities, industrial plants and OEM operations. A third generation family owned and operated business, Leviton is committed to enlightened management and business practices and corporate social responsibility initiatives and to leading the industry as a human capital trend setter and employer of choice across its locations.

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