Livingston Joins Forces with Doble UK

Doble develops and manufactures high performance diagnostic equipment for power applications, as well as offering specialised consultant engineering services, so long term operation of high-voltage apparatus can be maintained. Its instrumentation and software enables users to examine whether electric generation and delivery systems can withstand the demands placed upon them. Able to cope with rough handling and adverse environmental conditions, these tools allow rigorous transformer, generator, network/substation, cabling, and switchgear tests to be undertaken.

Among the products in the Doble portfolio which will be available through the Livingston network are:

- The M4100 automated insulation analyser, for measuring the quality and condition of electrical insulation.
- The M5000 series of sweep frequency response analysers, for detecting mechanical failure or movement of windings due to short circuits or mechanical stresses.
- The F6150 three-phase power system simulator, for evaluation of protection relays.
- The PDS100 handheld partial discharge surveyor for detecting partial discharge.
- The DFA100 dielectric fault analyser for detection of faults in grounded SF6 gas-insulated systems.
- The Doble Test Assistant software package, which helps maintenance engineers make informed decisions on apparatus insulation conditions.
- The TerminationGuard, TransformerGuard and MachineGuard partial discharge monitoring systems.

Designed for use by electrical utilities, industrial plants, transportation companies, hospitals, etc, Doble’s products help to extend the service life of generators, transformers and transmission infrastructure, reducing the risk of system failure or possible outages, as well as safeguarding site workers from harm.

“The collaboration between Livingston and Doble will be of huge benefit to both companies” Masten Evans, Managing Director of Livingston UK, comments. “It will mean that we continue to supply our customers with best-in-class test systems that satisfy even the most exacting of demands, while at the same time allowing Doble to greatly expand its reach in the UK market.”

“We are pleased to be working with the Livingston team.” Lee Morgan, Sales & Marketing Manager, Doble PowerTest UK “Through this distribution agreement anyone involved in the generation or distribution of electricity will be able to gain access to Doble’s range of portable, handheld and on-line diagnostic tools via an array of different sourcing packages, either through purchase or rental, tailored to meet their specific needs.”