Why Does DC High Voltage Test Generate Negative Voltage?

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DC high voltage test devices often generate negative voltage due to the grounding configuration of their output terminals. Typically, one terminal is grounded, leaving the other as the active output, which can be either positive or negative. Insulation testers, commonly battery-powered, allow for flexible connections, but the polarity used does not impact the insulation testing results. The choice of negative voltage may stem from historical or arbitrary design decisions rather than technical necessity. Understanding the specific function and design of the test device clarifies why negative voltage is utilized in this context.
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Hi every body
I've some question that need to be answered
WHy DC high voltage test devices always generate negative voltage rather than positive voltage
I hope that i can get an answer

Thanks
 
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High voltage test supplies generate a voltage between two output terminals and one of these might be grounded, or it might not. If it is, it leaves the other terminal as the active one.

I don't think there is any reason you would especially choose to ground the positive side of the supply. Power supplies for high voltage usually give you the option.

High voltage insulation testers are usually battery powered and have both outputs floating, so you can connect them whichever way you like.

Can you give an example of this type of test device?
 
my device supplies negative (-V) to the tested item and a zero volt to the Earth and this zero volt terminal is the earthing terminal of the test device
it does not provide +v and -v
I hope you understood what i mean
 
What is the function of your instrument?

What is it used for?

What voltage does it give?
 
my device is used to test the insulation of the electrical equipments by applying high voltage DC to the device and merasuring the leakage current to the earth
I observed that my device always injects negative votage instead of positive voltage with a zero volt on the other side of tested item (earthed)
I did not find any acceptable reson for this ?
 
For insulation testing it doesn't make any difference which polarity is used, so I guess someone just made an arbitrary decision.

Don't worry about it.
 
Ok thanks for clarification
 
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