Partial Discharge Sensor Ports (PDS) are designed for use with handheld ultrasound measurement devices, enabling users to take closed-panel ultrasound decibel readings and listen to audible signals emitted by electrical equipment. This allows for the detection of issues such as arcing, tracking, and corona without requiring maintenance personnel to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). The PDS is a compact, square, uncovered plate with an IP10 (NEMA 1) rating. It features a 3.5mm female adapter for connection to a handheld ultrasound device. Depending on the brand and model of the handheld device, a special adapter cable may be required for proper connectivity.

Key Features and Overview:

• Safety Without PPE
  The PDS gives inspectors the ability to safely perform closed panel energized inspections, removing the need to open the gear and dress in full, heavy PPE.
• Listen Through Panels
  Quickly and Safely perform closed panel airborne Ultrasound inspections of electrical equipment including Switchgear, Switchboards, Panelboards, Transformers, Motor Control Centers and Process Equipment Panels.
• Save Time and Money
  With the installation of these ports the inspector has the ability to use a single point to listen into the cabinet instead of tracing the seam and removing any diffraction of signal that may occur.
• Embedded 40KHz Airborne Ultrasonic Transducer
  Quickly and Safely perform closed panel airborne Ultrasound inspections of electrical equipment including Switchgear, Switchboards, Panelboards, Transformers, Motor Control Centers and Process Equipment Panels. Through the PDS’ embedded 40KHz Airborne Ultrasonic Ceramic Transducer with 3.5mm jack socket compatible with IRISS PD and TEV testing devices such as the Sonus XT & Sonus PD to detect early warning signs such as Arcing, Tracking, Corona and Partial Discharge.
• Unconditional Lifetime Warranty
  The IRISS Unconditional lifetime warranty is unique in the IR industry as it not only applies not only to the workmanship of the window housing but also applies to the durability and stability of the optic in the proposed environment. No other manufacturer can offer this because crystal optics will fail over time, and are only able to at best offer a limited lifetime warranty for manufacturing defects.
• Enhanced Reliability
  With the installation of these ports the inspector has the ability to use a single point to listen into the cabinet instead of tracing the seam and removing any diffraction of signal that may occur.
• IP Rating
  PDS is equipped with an IP10 (NEMA1) rating, indicating its protection against solid objects and ensuring durability in various environments. This rating signifies that it offers basic protection against ingress of small foreign objects.