The testing equipment (surge generators, AC/DC power sources) must meet strict tolerance levels regarding voltage amplitude, waveshape accuracy, and short-circuit current capabilities.
Transient overvoltages, such as lightning strikes or switching surges, present a major threat to low-voltage equipment. Impulse voltage tests recreate these brief, high-energy events. iec 61180-1 pdf
IEC 61180-1 is a standard that outlines the requirements for high-voltage test techniques used in the testing of electrical equipment. The standard is titled "High-voltage test techniques - Part 1: General definitions and test requirements." It provides guidelines for the testing of electrical equipment at high voltages, including test procedures, safety precautions, and equipment requirements. The testing equipment (surge generators