SPARK 2000 UL

SPARK 2000 UL

SPARK 2000/6000

Essential at every cable
production line


High frequency, high voltage and direct current spark testers

At the extrusion of cables their insulation is inspected by sparktesters (high-voltage sparktesters) and possible insulation faults are detected and documented at an early stage. The quality management system assures that only faultless cables are delivered.

SIKORA offers sparktesters for different applications.


SPARK 2000


SPARK 2000 BS
High voltage spark tester for energy cable production lines, jacketing and insulating lines

The SPARK 2000 BS is developed for the detection of faults in the insulation of cables from 1 to 220 mm. For the testing, the dry cable runs through the sturdy electrode of the sparktester that is installed after the cooling section. Here the cable insulation is exposed to the selected test voltage and faults in the insulation are reliably detected. The test voltage is continuously adjustable from 1.6 to 35 kV. The sturdy electrode and the electronic box of the SPARK 2000 BS form one integral unit. Optionally the display and control device REMOTE 2000 can be combined with the SPARK 2000 BS.

SPARK 2000 UL
High frequency, high voltage spark tester

SPARK 2000 UL, a high frequency high voltage spark tester with a robust bead chain electrode precisely detects defects in the insulation during the production. It is typically used for building wires, automotive wires and signal cables in a diameter range from 0.5 to 30 mm. The test voltage is continuously adjustable in a range of 0.8 to 15 KV.

SPARK 2000 DC
Direct current spark tester

The SPARK 2020 DC is a direct-current sparktester with a test voltage from 0.8 to 7.5 kV, designed for the testing of telephone wires, data cables and mini-coax cables with foam insulation, automotive cables and building wires with a diameter from 1 to 20 mm.


SPARK 6030 HF

SPARK 6030 HF

SPARK 6000

SPARK 6000 HF
High frequency, high voltage spark tester

The SPARK 6030 HF is a high-frequency high-voltage sparktester, developed for the detection of faults in the insulation of cables from 0.5 to 30 mm. In addition, the system reliably detects bare patches. For the testing, the dry cable runs through the sturdy electrode of the sparktester that is installed after the cooling section. Here the cable insulation is exposed to the selected test voltage and faults in the insulation are reliably detected. The test voltage is continuously adjustable from 0.5 to 15 kV. The sturdy electrode and the electronic box of the SPARK 6030 HF form one integral unit. Optionally integrated in the device is a display, which visualizes the number of high-voltage break downs. The display is combined with a control panel for entering the test voltage.

Innovation: Integrated self-testing and calibration system
According to European standards, openly operated measuring and testing equipment has to be checked regularly. Accordingly, sparktesters are tested with regard to high-voltage, short-circuit current and function (sensitivity). While in the past cable manufacturers had to use an external testing device, the SPARK 6030 HF integrates a completely 3-step auto-testing and calibrations system.

1. Integrated high-voltage test
The sparktester tests the displayed high-voltage of the device for correctness. The high-voltage has to be within a tolerance of 5 %.

2. Integrated short-circuit current test
In addition to the high-voltage test, the sparktester automatically checks the maximum short-circuit current, which at human body model should not exceed 10 mA when operating the device.

3. Integrated function (sensitivity) test
The sparktester automatically performs a function test (sensitivity test). Therefore, 20 artificial faults (breakdowns) are initiated that are detected and reported.

W-LAN interface
The SPARK 6030 HF has common interfaces as well as a WLAN- interface. Via W-LAN it can be directly connected to a smart phone or Laptop.

SIKORA App
SIKORA offers a free app for diagnosis and quality control at smart phones. The operator can easily log in via the W-LAN interface and receives immediately production data such as number of breakdowns or high-voltage. It is also possible to control the high-voltage and to start the self-test via the App.

All SPARK 2000 and SPARK 6000 sparktester conform to approved test standards (AS, BS, CS, CENELEC, EN, UL, VDE) and safety regulations (as demanded by DIN/VDE 0800, IEC 479-1).


+ Specifications


Outstanding features

  • reliable fault detection
  • bare patches detection (only SPARK 6030 HF)
  • processor controlled test-voltage
  • integrated self-test and calibration system (only SPARK 6000 HF)
  • fulfills all important test and safety standards




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