GW Instek GCT-9040
Safety TestersAC 40A ground bond tester with 1-650 milliohm range, GPT-9800/9900 integration, and production-ready memory for safety compliance. Available in India from GSAS.
Test Current
AC 40A
Resistance Range
1 mOhm to 650 mOhm
Memory
100 blocks
Display
240x64 ice blue dot matrix LCD
Integration
GPT-9800/9900 compatible
Interface
USB device, signal I/O, GPIB optional
Overview
About GCT-9040
The GCT-9040 is an AC ground bond tester delivering up to 40A test current with a measurement range from 1 milliohm to 650 milliohm for verifying protective earth continuity in electrical products. When connected with a GPT-9800 or GPT-9900 series safety tester, it forms a comprehensive multi-function safety test station covering hipot, insulation resistance, and ground bond in a single automated sequence.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Test Current | AC 40A |
| Resistance Range | 1 mOhm to 650 mOhm |
| Memory Blocks | 100 |
| Display | 240x64 ice blue dot matrix LCD |
| Amplifier | PWM switching |
| Status Indicator | High intensity flash |
| Remote Terminal | Front panel |
| USB Device | Standard |
| Signal I/O | Standard |
| GPIB | Optional |
| GPT Integration | GPT-9800/9900 series compatible |
The front-panel remote terminal enables convenient test lead connection for both benchtop and fixture-based ground bond measurements. Up to 100 memory blocks store test parameters for different product types, allowing operators to recall configurations instantly without manual entry. The high intensity flash indicator provides clear visual pass/fail status visible from a distance on busy production floors.
PWM switching amplifier technology delivers the 40A test current efficiently while minimizing instrument heat generation during continuous testing. Integration with GPT-9800/9900 safety testers creates a unified test workflow where ground bond, withstanding voltage, and insulation resistance tests execute in a single automated sequence.
Production facilities manufacturing Class I appliances, industrial equipment, power tools, and medical devices rely on the GCT-9040 for protective earth continuity verification per IEC, UL, and EN safety standards.
GSAS Micro Systems provides the GCT-9040 in India with safety test system configuration, GPT integration setup, and traceable calibration services.
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