Best New Product
Brand: ALVA Series MFT
Product: ALVA Series Installation Multifunction Tester (MFT)
Date of launch / relaunch: 04/08/2025
Supporting Statement
I am pleased to submit the Di LOG ALVA Series MFT for consideration in the Electrical Wholesale Magazine Awards 2026 within the Best New Product category. The ALVA Series represents a significant achievement for Di LOG and reflects our commitment to delivering test equipment that genuinely supports electricians in their day-to-day work. From the outset, this range was developed around a clear guiding principle, Automation, Innovation and Affordability. These three values define the ALVA Series and set it apart in a highly competitive testing market.
Automation sits at the core of the ALVA Series. Electrical testing continues to evolve, with increasing demands on installers to complete more tests in less time while maintaining accuracy and compliance. The ALVA Series responds directly to this challenge by automating complex and repetitive test processes, reducing manual input and minimising the risk of missed steps.
A clear example of this is the Auto EV Sequence. As electric vehicle charging installations become routine, the test requirements associated with them have added time and complexity on site. The Auto EV Sequence simplifies this process by automatically guiding the user through the required tests in the correct order. This saves valuable time, improves consistency and gives installers confidence that all required checks have been completed correctly. For contractors carrying out multiple EV installations, this level of automation translates into real efficiency gains.
Automation is embedded throughout the instrument, not just in specialist functions. The user interface is designed to be intuitive and logical, helping electricians move quickly between tests without unnecessary menu navigation. This reduces training time for new users while still offering the functionality expected by experienced professionals. By removing friction from the testing process, the ALVA Series allows electricians to focus on the job rather than the instrument.
Innovation is equally fundamental to the ALVA Series. Every feature has been designed to solve a real problem faced on site. One of the most valuable examples of this is Rmax measurement during continuity testing. Rmax automatically records the maximum resistance measured during the test, whether this is R1 + R2 on a ring final circuit or R2 on a radial circuit. This value is the one required for recording on the Electrical Installation Certificate and is critical for demonstrating compliance.
In many cases, electricians have traditionally had to manually interpret multiple readings or calculate worst case values before completing certification. The ALVA Series removes this uncertainty by automatically capturing and presenting the correct maximum value (Rmax). This not only saves time but also reduces the potential for human error when recording results. By automating a task that is both repetitive and critical, Rmax delivers a genuine improvement in accuracy and confidence.
Another important innovation within the ALVA Series is the new RCD-LOC+ Variable Non-Trip Loop Test. This feature has been specifically developed to address the challenges of testing installations where higher mA RCDs are fitted, which is common in commercial environments. Standard low current non trip tests can sometimes produce unstable or inaccurate readings due to electrical noise, voltage fluctuations and transient spikes present on the supply.
The Variable Non-Trip Loop Test allows the user to increase the test current in a controlled way while still maintaining non trip operation of the RCD. Increasing the test current helps overcome background noise on the supply, producing more stable and accurate Earth Loop Impedance results. This is particularly beneficial in commercial and industrial settings where multiple loads and electronic equipment can interfere with testing. It reduces the need for retests and gives electricians greater confidence in the results they are recording.
What makes these innovations particularly impactful is that they are not limited to a high-end flagship model. The ALVA Series has been designed to ensure that advanced features are accessible across the range. Even the entry level ALVA MFT benefits from the same principles of automation and innovation, reinforcing our belief that professional level capability should not be restricted by budget.
Affordability is the third and arguably most important pillar of the ALVA Series. Throughout development, we were acutely aware of the financial pressures faced by electricians and contractors. Rising costs across vehicles, materials and compliance make it essential that test equipment delivers strong value for money.
The ALVA Series has been engineered with discipline and focus, ensuring that every feature included serves a clear purpose on site. As a result, the entry level ALVA MFT is available at less than £600 plus vat. This pricing makes professional grade multifunction testing accessible to a far wider audience than is typical for instruments with this level of capability. It also offers wholesalers a compelling and competitive product that is easy to position and sell.
Despite this accessible price point, there has been no compromise in build quality, performance or functionality. The ALVA Series delivers automation and innovation usually associated with far higher priced instruments, demonstrating that affordability does not have to mean limitation.
From both an installer and wholesale perspective, the ALVA Series is a product designed for the realities of the modern electrical industry. It supports current trends such as EV installation, increased testing requirements and stricter documentation expectations, while remaining practical, reliable and cost effective.
In conclusion, the Di LOG ALVA Series MFT embodies what the Best New Product category is intended to recognise. It delivers meaningful automation that saves time, genuine innovation that improves accuracy and confidence and a strong commitment to affordability that makes advanced testing accessible. It is a product built with electricians in mind and one that I believe makes a positive and lasting contribution to the industry.
Entry ID: 8864
