Resources
News & Technical Articles
Stay updated with the latest technical guides, product announcements, and industry insights from EK Instruments.
Building a UPS Battery Internal Resistance Baseline: A 3-Step Program
A practical guide for data center operators to establish battery health baselines using resistance testing.
Read ArticlePV Earth Resistance Testing: Method Selection and Common Pitfalls
Choose a valid earth resistance test method for a PV site. Understand return paths, bonding versus electrode resistance, misleading clamp readings and the records needed for commissioning.
Read ArticleString IV Curve Tracing — Diagnosing Underperforming PV Arrays
Master PV diagnostics with our guide to string IV curve tracing and troubleshooting underperforming solar arrays.
Read ArticleIEC 62446-1 PV Commissioning Checklist: Tools and Workflow
Step-by-step guide to IEC 62446-1 compliant PV commissioning, featuring essential checklists and tool recommendations.
Read ArticleMOA Surge Arrester Live Testing: Catching Hidden Leakage Current Before Failure
A guide to live testing MOA surge arresters and identifying hidden leakage current to prevent costly power failures.
Read ArticleCT Ratio and Polarity Testing: A One-Person Workflow for Switchgear Acceptance
Streamlining switchgear commissioning with an efficient one-person workflow for CT ratio and polarity verification.
Read ArticleWearable Proximity Voltage Alarms: Reducing Arc Flash Incidents on Worksites
How wearable proximity voltage alarms become a last line of defense against arc flash on live electrical sites.
Read ArticleNon-Contact High-Voltage Voltage Detectors: How to Specify and Use Them Right
Technical insights on specifying and operating non-contact high-voltage detectors for enhanced substation safety.
Read ArticleFork vs Hook Jaw Clamps: Choosing the Right Probe for Substation and Switchgear
A technical comparison of fork and hook jaw current clamps to help substation managers select the most efficient tool.
Read Article