QuadTech Introduces New Hipot Tester and Ground Bond Tester

For Immediate Release
November 2, 2005

Introducing The NEW Guardian 6100 Plus Medical Safety Analyzer With Revolutionary Twin-Port™ Technology
Industry's First Simultaneous Hipot Tester and Ground Bond


Maynard, MA - QuadTech, Inc., a leading electronic test equipment manufacturer in the passive component and electrical safety testing marketplace, proudly introduces the new Guardian 6100 Plus Medical Safety Analyzer. The 6100 Plus joins the 6000 Plus as the industry's first safety analyzers with revolutionary Twin-Port™ technology for simultaneous hipot testing and ground bond testing. By performing Ground Bond and Hipot testing at the same time, dramatic time savings can be achieved and product throughput increased. Six instruments in one, the 6100 Plus provides an AC Hipot tester, DC Hipot tester, Insulation Resistance, Ground Bond, Leakage Current and Open/Short measurements from a single test connection.

The G6100 Plus performs Earth, Enclosure, Patient and Patient Auxiliary Leakage Current measurements using 1 of 5 human body impedance models. The Leakage Current mode has a 20A input current capability and multiple display modes (Voltage, Current, VA). Tests performed under normal conditions, reverse power line or fault conditions, open ground and open neutral are implemented automatically by the 6100 Plus, without operator intervention.

Fully automate medical device testing with CaptivATE Software and create a global database to archive data and print test reports on demand. Filter and plot test data to analyze historical trends. Achieve paperless testing and create electronic signatures for compliance with Regulatory Agencies.

Some of the outstanding features which make the Guardian 6100 Plus ideal for Electrical Safety Testing of Medical Devices:
• AC Hipot Testing/DC Hipot Testing to 5kV/6kV, respectively
• Insulation Resistance to 1000VDC and 50GΩ
• Ground Bond to 30A (40A with optional transformer)
• Earth, Enclosure, Patient & Patient Auxiliary Leakage Current Capability
• Built-in 20A Hipot/Line Leakage Scanner
• Open/Short Circuit Detection to ensure DUT is connected properly
• Programmable Trip Current; Ramp & Test Times
• RS-232 and Remote I/O Interfaces, Standard

Test sequences can be programmed to "Pause", "Continue on Fail" or "Fail Retest". The programmable "Fail Lock" feature provides the capability to stop the instrument on a FAIL and mandate a Production Supervisor password be entered. The 6100 Plus also offers password protected "Key Lock" to prevent an operator from inadvertently altering test conditions. Test results of each test step are clearly indicated on the large front panel LCD display and an overall Pass/Fail indication is provided based on programmed limits.

Part of the Guardian line, the G6100 Plus includes many safety features for protection of the operator, device under test and the instrument. In addition to front panel lockout, the G6100 Plus provides fast HV cutoff (<0.5ms), fast DUT discharge (0.2s) and adjustable DUT discharge from 0.05-5.1kV.

To support a variety of measurement applications, including AC Hi-pot testing and DC Hi-pot testing, ground bon and more, QuadTech also offers a large selection of accessories for the 6100 Plus, including test leads, adapters for connecting to 115V/220V corded products, printer interface, line isolation transformers and automation software. High Voltage/High Current external scanners are also available for use with the G6100 Plus increasing the number of test channels for multi-point or multi-device testing.

Available by mid-November 2005, the Guardian 6100 Plus includes test leads, power entry adapter, corded product adapter for connecting to 115V products and a NIST traceable calibration certificate. The Guardian 6100 Plus is TUV & UL approved and carries the CE Mark for wider acceptance in the global marketplace.

For more information on the 6100 Plus Medical Safety Analyzer, please call (800) 253-1230; fax: (978) 461-4295 or visit www.quadtech.com for full product specifications.
About QuadTech:

QuadTech, an ISO 9001 Registered company, offers a complete line of instrumentation, Hi-Pot Testing Equipment, LCR meters for testing passive components, Hipot testers and ground bond testers, medical safety analyzers, megohmmeters and milliohmmeters, cable testers, as well as calibration and repair services. Based in Marlborough, MA, QuadTech has a worldwide network of direct sales and distributors who service and support customers around the globe. In the United States, all of QuadTech's products carry a 45-day money back guarantee. In addition, QuadTech provides new product rental and lease plans.