CP TD12/15

User Manual
CP TD12/15 User Manual

Manual Version: ENU 1226 05 03

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 Contents

Contents
About this manual 5
Safety symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Related documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1 Safety instructions 7
1.1 Operator qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Safety standards and rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2.1 Safety standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2.2 Safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4 Operating the measurement setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.5 Handling cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.6 Orderly measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.7 Static charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.8 Disclaimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.9 Compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.10 Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2 Introduction 13
2.1 Designated use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2 Functional components of the CPC 100 and CPC 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.2.1 CPC 100 front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.2.2 CPC 100 side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.3 CPC 80 front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2.4 CPC 80 side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.2.5 Status lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2.6 Emergency Stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.2.7 ePC Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.3 Functional components of TESTRANO 600. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.3.1 TESTRANO 600 front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.3.2 TESTRANO 600 side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.4 Functional components of the CP TD12/15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.4.1 CP TD12/15 grounding terminal and Booster input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.4.2 CP TD12/15 serial interface connector and measuring inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.4.3 CP TD12/15 high-voltage connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.4.4 Safety and interlock functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.5 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3 Application 25
3.1 Preparations on site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.2 Connecting the CP TD12/15 to the Control device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.3 Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.4 Disconnecting the CP TD12/15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4 Introduction to capacitance and dissipation factor measurement 30
4.1 Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2 Measurement of Capacitance and Dissipation Factor / Power Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3 "UST" and "GST" Measurements Using the Guard Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5 Power transformers 34
5.1 Dissipation factor measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.2 Capacitance measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.3 Two-winding transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.4 Measurements on two-winding transformers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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5.4.1 Measurements on a two-winding transformer with the CPC 100 and CPC 80. . . . . . . . . 40
5.4.2 Measurements on a two-winding transformer with the TESTRANO 600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.5 Three-winding transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.6 Measurements on three-winding transformers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.6.1 Measurements on a three-winding transformer with the CPC 100 and CPC 80 . . . . . . . 46
5.6.2 Measurements on a three-winding transformer with TESTRANO 600. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.7 Auto-Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.8 Reactors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6 High-voltage bushings 52
6.1 Capacitance and DF measurement on high-voltage bushings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.2 Ungrounded Specimen Test (UST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.3 Grounded Specimen Test (GST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.4 Hot collar test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.5 Assessment of measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7 Technical data 58
7.1 Technical data of the CP TD12/15 in combination with the Control device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7.1.1 High-voltage output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7.1.2 Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7.2 Mechanical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.3 Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.4 Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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 About this manual

About this manual

This User Manual provides information on how to use the CP TD12/15 test system safely, properly and
efficiently. The CP TD12/15 User Manual contains important safety rules for working with the
CP TD12/15 and gets you familiar with operating the CP TD12/15. Following the instructions in this User
Manual will help you to prevent danger, repair costs, and avoid possible down time due to incorrect
operation.
The CP TD12/15 User Manual must be always available on the site where the CP TD12/15 is used. The
users of the CP TD12/15 must read this manual before operating the CP TD12/15 and observe the
safety, installation, and operation instructions therein.
Reading the CP TD12/15 User Manual alone does not release you from the duty to comply with all
national and international safety regulations relevant to working with and around high-voltage
equipment.

Safety symbols used

In this manual, the following symbols indicate safety instructions for avoiding hazards.

DANGER
Death or severe injury will occur if the appropriate safety instructions are not observed.

WARNING
Death or severe injury can occur if the appropriate safety instructions are not observed.

CAUTION
Minor or moderate injury may occur if the appropriate safety instructions are not
observed.

NOTICE
Equipment damage or loss of data possible

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Related documents
The following documents complete the information covered in the CP TD12/15 User Manual:

Title Description

CPC 100 User Manual Contains information on how to use the CPC 100 test system and
relevant safety instructions.

CPC 100 Reference Manual Contains detailed hardware and software information on the
CPC 100 including relevant safety instructions.

CPC 100 PTM User Manual Contains information on how to use the Primary Test Manager PTM
together with the CPC 100.

CPC 80 User Manual Contains information on how to use the CPC 80 test system and
relevant safety instructions.

CPC Getting Started Contains general safety instructions and information on the CPC 100
and CPC 80.

TESTRANO 600 User Manual Contains information on how to use the TESTRANO 600 test system
and relevant safety instructions.

CP CR600 User Manual Contains information on how to use the CP CR600 compensating
reactor and relevant safety instructions.

CP TC12 Reference Manual Contains information on how to use the CP TC12 oil test cell and
relevant safety instructions.

CP CAL1 User Manual Contains information on how to use the CP CAL1 calibration system
and relevant safety instructions.

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 Safety instructions

1 Safety instructions
1.1 Operator qualifications
Working with or around high-voltage assets can be extremely dangerous. Only authorized personnel
who are qualified, skilled and regularly trained in electrical engineering are allowed to operate the
CP TD12/15 and its accessories. Before starting to work, clearly establish the responsibilities.
Personnel receiving training, instructions, directions, or education on the CP TD12/15 must be under
constant supervision of an experienced operator while working with the equipment. The supervising
operator must be familiar with the equipment and the regulations on site. The operator is responsible for
ensuring that safety requirements are fulfilled during the whole test.

1.2 Safety standards and rules

1.2.1 Safety standards
Testing with CP TD12/15 must comply with the internal safety instructions and additional safety-relevant
documents.
In addition, observe the following safety standards, if applicable:
• EN 50191 (VDE 0104) "Erection and Operation of Electrical Test Equipment"
• EN 50110-1 (VDE 0105 Part 100) "Operation of Electrical Installations"
• IEEE 510 "IEEE Recommended Practices for Safety in High-Voltage and High-Power Testing"
Moreover, observe all applicable regulations for accident prevention in the country and at the site of
operation.
Before operating the CP TD12/15 and its accessories, read the safety instructions in this User Manual
carefully.
Do not turn on the CP TD12/15 and do not operate the CP TD12/15 without understanding the safety
information in this manual. If you do not understand some safety instructions, contact OMICRON before
proceeding.
Maintenance and repair of the CP TD12/15 and its accessories is only permitted by qualified experts at
OMICRON Service Centers (see "Support" on page 64).

1.2.2 Safety rules

Always observe the five safety rules:
► Disconnect completely.
► Secure against re-connection.
► Verify that the installation is dead.
► Carry out grounding and short-circuiting.
► Provide protection against adjacent live parts.

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1.3 General
► CP TD12 and CP TD15 are collectively named CP TD12/15 if no specific device is referred to.
► Only use the CP TD12/15 on dry, solid ground.
► Never connect or disconnect a test object while the outputs are active.
► When connecting cables to a control cabinet, be aware of uninsulated live components. Adhere to
the safety instructions provided by the manufacturer.
► Make sure that the test object’s terminals which are to be connected to the CP TD12/15 do not carry
any voltage potential. During a test, the only power source for a test object may be the CP TD12/15.
► Do not insert objects (for example, screwdrivers, etc.) into any input/output socket.
When measuring the ratio of voltage and power transformers make sure that the test voltage is
connected to the corresponding primary winding, and that the voltage of the secondary winding is the
one that is measured. Accidentally mixing up the windings can generate life-threatening voltages within
the transformer.
Life-threatening voltages can be induced on open windings!
► Make sure that when testing a current transformer by feeding a test current into its primary winding,
all secondary windings are shorted.
► Do not operate the CP TD12/15 under ambient conditions that exceed the temperature, humidity and
altitude limits listed in the technical data.
► Do not operate the CP TD12/15 in the presence of explosives, gases or vapors.
► Opening the CP TD12/15 or its accessories without authorization invalidates all warranty claims. Any
kind of maintenance, calibration or repair on the device itself may only be carried out by persons
authorized by OMICRON.
► Stop using the CP TD12/15 or any add-on device or accessory if they seem not to function properly.
Prevent the use of the devices and call the OMICRON hotline.

1.4 Operating the measurement setup

Note: The CP TD12/15 works as an add-on device to the CPC 100, CPC 80, or TESTRANO 600 which
controls the measurement. In this manual, those devices are collectively named Control device if no
specific device is referred to. Do not connect the CP TD12/15 to any other device than the CPC 100,
CPC 80, or the TESTRANO 600.
► If you have a cardiac pacemaker, do not use the CP TD12/15! If you have another type of electronic
medical implant consult your doctor before operating the CP TD12/15. Make sure there is no person
with an electronic medical implant such as a cardiac pacemaker in the immediate vicinity.
► Before handling the CP TD12/15 in any way, connect its measurement ground terminal with the
supplied measurement ground cable to the ground terminal of the asset under test.
► Make sure that the ground terminal of the asset under test is in good condition, clean and free of
oxidation.
► Before disconnecting the asset under test from the CP TD12/15, ground all asset’s connections.
► Do not open the CP TD12/15 housing.
► Do not repair, modify, extend, or adapt the CP TD12/15 or its accessories.
► Use only the CP TD12/15 original accessories available from OMICRON.

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► Use the CP TD12/15 and its accessories only in a safe manner and only if they are in a technically
sound condition, mindful of the dangers while paying attention to the User Manual.
► Make sure the use of the CP TD12/15 is in accordance with the regulations on site and the
designated use described in this document.
► Comply with the workflows described in this document. Avoid interruptions or distractions that could
affect safety.
► Do not enter the high-voltage area if the red status light of the Control device is on since all outputs
can carry dangerous voltage or current!
► Always obey the five safety rules and follow the detailed safety instructions in the respective user
manuals.

High-voltage test area

Distance:
min. 1.5 m/5 ft
Control Device under test
device
CPC 100

CP TD12/15 Work area

Barrier height:
1 - 1.4 m / 3.3 - 4.6 ft

Figure 1-1: Example of the separation of work and high-voltage area

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1.5 Handling cables

Before handling the cables:
1. If a test is running, end the test.
2. Verify that the test has ended by checking the status lights of the Control device:
The green status light must be on and at the same time the red status light must off.
WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
The green status light indicates that the outputs of the Control device are not activated.
► Even if you switched off the Control device, wait until the red status light is off. As long
as this status light is on, there is still voltage potential on the output.
3. Lock the Control device to avoid any unauthorized execution of tests.
Note: For more details, refer to the corresponding User Manual of the Control device.
4. Ground and short-circuit the test object’s terminals using a suitable grounding set.
5. Disconnect the booster cable from the Control device.
6. Disconnect the booster cable from the CP TD12/15.

► The HV-cable must always be well attached and tightly connected to both the CP TD12/15 and the
test object. A loose connector or a connector falling off or into a test object carrying high-voltage is
life-hazardous. Make sure the connectors are clean and dry before connecting.
► Plug the HV-plug into the CP TD12/15 until the plug is securely fastened. Confirm this by trying to
gently pull it out.
► At the test object, insert the HV-cable’s plug carefully until you feel the plug "click" into place. Now it
is locked. Confirm this by trying to pull it out. This should not be possible now.
Do not connect any cable to the test object without a visible grounding of the test object.
► The HV-cable is double-shielded. However, the last 50 cm (20 inches) of this cable has no shield.
Therefore, consider this cable to be a live wire carrying life-hazardous high-voltage during testing!
► When the Control device is switched on this part of the cable has to be in the high-voltage area due
to an electric shock hazard!
► Never remove any cables from the CP TD12/15 or the test object during a test.
► Keep clear from zones in which high voltages may occur. Set up a safety barrier or establish similar
adequate means.
► Both low-voltage measuring cables must always be well attached and tightly connected to the
CP TD12/15’s measuring inputs IN A and IN B.
Make sure to insert the cables with the red and blue marker sleeves at the connector into the
correspondingly colored measuring inputs: IN A = red, IN B = blue.
► Use only original cables supplied by OMICRON.

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1.6 Orderly measures

The CP TD12/15 User Manual or alternatively the e-book must always be available at the operating site
of the CP TD12/15.
The users of the CP TD12/15 must read this manual before operating the CP TD12/15 and observe the
safety, installation, and operation instructions therein.
When setting the CP TD12/15 into operation, follow the instructions in 3 "Application" on page 25. The
CP TD12/15 and its accessories may only be used in accordance with the user documentation (including
but not limited to User Manuals, Reference Manuals, Getting Started manuals and manufacturer
manuals). The manufacturer and the distributor are not liable for damage resulting from improper usage.
Opening the CP TD12/15 or its accessories without authorization invalidates all warranty claims. Any
kind of maintenance, calibration or repair on the device itself may only be carried out by persons
authorized by OMICRON.

1.7 Static charges

Static charges on bushings or other apparatus such as transformer windings may be induced by test
potentials. While the voltage may not be significant enough to do any damage, it can be a source for
serious accidents due to falls caused by reflex action.
High static charges may also be encountered at the bushing capacitance taps if the covers are removed.
► Ground all test objects before handling.

1.8 Disclaimer
If the equipment is used in a manner not described in the user documentation, the protection provided
by the equipment may be impaired.

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1.9 Compliance statement

Declaration of conformity (EU)
The equipment adheres to the guidelines of the council of the European Community for meeting the
requirements of the member states regarding the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) directive, the low
voltage directive (LVD) and the RoHS directive.

FCC compliance (USA)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of compliance (Canada)

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

1.10 Recycling
This test set (including all accessories) is not intended for household use. At
the end of its service life, do not dispose of the test set with household waste!
For customers in EU countries (incl. European Economic Area)
OMICRON test sets are subject to the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE directive). As part of our legal obligations
under this legislation, OMICRON offers to take back the test set and ensure that it is
disposed of by authorized recycling agents.
For customers outside the European Economic Area
Please contact the authorities in charge for the relevant environmental regulations in
your country and dispose the OMICRON test set only in accordance with your local
legal requirements.

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 Introduction

2 Introduction
2.1 Designated use
The CP TD12/15 works as an add-on device to the CPC 100, CPC 80, or the TESTRANO 600, which
are used to control the measurement. In this manual, these devices are collectively named Control
device if no specific device is referred to. Do not connect the CP TD12/15 to any other Control device
than the CPC 100, CPC 80, or the TESTRANO 600.
The CP TD12/15 is a high-precision test system for on-site insulation tests of high-voltage assets such
as power transformers, bushings, capacitors and rotating machines.
The internal switched mode power amplifier enables measuring at different frequencies without
interference at the mains frequency. Automatic test procedures reduce the testing time to the minimum.
Test reports are generated automatically.
When used with the CPC 100, CPC 80, or the TESTRANO 600, the CP TD12/15 comes with its own
CPC test card named TanDelta, which provides highly accurate measurements of the capacitance Cx
and the dissipation factor tanδ (DF) or power factor cosϕ (PF), respectively.
Additionally, the CP TD12/15 can measure the following quantities:
• Actual, apparent and reactive power
• Quality factor QF
• Inductance
• Impedance, phase angle
• Test voltage & current
The CP TD12/15 can also be used as high-voltage source.
Any other use of the CP TD12/15 not mentioned above is considered improper use and will invalidate
all customer warranty claims and exempt the manufacturer from liability.

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2.2 Functional components of the CPC 100 and CPC 80

2.2.1 CPC 100 front panel
Key lock Add test cards Display
Locks front panel
Test card functions Menu keys
File functions Context-dependent
Settings

I/O Emergency stop Soft-touch Navigation Test Tab

status lights button keyboard elements Start/Stop selector

Figure 2-1: CPC 100 front panel

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2.2.2 CPC 100 side panel

Grounding terminal

External booster

Mains power supply

1 phase Mains power switch
85 V ... 264 V AC

Automatic circuit breaker

I > 16 A

Figure 2-2: Left side view of the CPC 100

DANGER
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current
The Ext. Booster connector is always galvanically connected to mains.
This also applies when no external booster is selected, the green status light (0) is on,
the outputs are turned off or the Emergency Stop button is pressed.
► Handle the Ext. Booster connector with extreme caution.
► Do not use any other booster cables than the ones supplied by OMICRON.
► Do not use booster cables that are frayed or damaged in any way.

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2.2.3 CPC 80 front panel

Key lock Test card functions Display Menu keys

Locks front panel File functions Context-dependent
Settings

I/O Emergency stop Soft-touch Navigation Test Tab

status lights button keyboard elements Start/Stop selector

Figure 2-3: CPC 80 front panel

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2.2.4 CPC 80 side panel

Grounding terminal

External booster

Mains power supply

1 phase, 85 V ... 264 V AC

Automatic circuit breaker

I > 16 A

Mains power switch

Figure 2-4: Left side view of the CPC 80

DANGER
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current
The Ext. Booster connector is always galvanically connected to mains.
This also applies when no external booster is selected, the green status light (0) is on,
the outputs are turned off or the Emergency Stop button is pressed.
► Handle the Ext. Booster connector with extreme caution.
► Do not use any other booster cables than the ones supplied by OMICRON.
► Do not use booster cables that are frayed or damaged in any way.

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2.2.5 Status lights

The status lights indicate the operational status of the CPC 100 and CPC 80 as a current/voltage source.

Output is switched ON

Dangerous
operating condition!

Output is switched OFF

Figure 2-5: Status lights

Green status light (0) Current/voltage source is

1. Output is switched OFF
on inactive/off

2. Output is switched ON
Red status light (I) is Dangerous operating
and/or measurement
flashing condition
process is active

If the CPC 100 or CPC 80 is supplied by mains and switched on,

and no or both status lights are on, the unit might be defective. Dangerous operating
condition
► Contact OMICRON support (see "Support" on page 64).

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2.2.6 Emergency Stop button

Pressing the Emergency Stop button immediately shuts off all current and
voltage outputs except for the Ext. Booster output.
A running test is terminated, the software does not accept any more entries
and/or commands.
Once the reason for the Emergency Stop is cleared and the Emergency Stop
button released, the test can be re-started by pressing the I/O (test start/stop)
push-button while in Test Card View.

Figure 2-6: Emergency Stop button

DANGER
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current
The Ext. Booster connector is always galvanically connected to mains.
This also applies when no external booster is selected, the green status light (0) is on,
the outputs are turned off or the Emergency Stop button is pressed.
► Handle the Ext. Booster connector with extreme caution.
► Do not use any other booster cables than the ones supplied by OMICRON.
► Do not use booster cables that are frayed or damaged in any way.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
Stopping a test does not shut off the CPC outputs instantaneously. First, the currently
running test sequence finishes, then the test execution is stopped.
Most test cards finish the running test sequence with a predefined ramp function.
► Therefore, in a hazardous situation never press "Stop Test".
► Instead, use Emergency Stop.

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2.2.7 ePC Interface

Green LED RJ-45 socket
CPC connected to a PC or network For connection to a PC or a network hub

Serial interface
For connection to other
OMICRON devices

SAFETY connector USB connector

For OMICRON safety
accessories

Red LED Yellow LED

For diagnosis Data are being transferred
from/to the network.

Figure 2-7: Connectors on the right side of the CPC 100 and the CPC 80

The following table describes the LEDs on the ePC interface:

Table 2-1: LEDs on the CPC 100 and CPC 80 ePC interface
LED Description
Green The CPC 100 or CPC 80 is properly connected to a PC or network.
Yellow Data are being transferred from/to the network.
Red For diagnosis purposes

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2.3 Functional components of TESTRANO 600

2.3.1 TESTRANO 600 front panel
Multi-touch screen* USB-port for USB drive* Emergency stop button

I/O status lights Test Start/Stop

*Display version only

Figure 2-8: TESTRANO 600 front panel with display

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2.3.2 TESTRANO 600 side panel

Equipotential ground terminal

EXTERNAL BOOSTER

SAFETY 1 (IN for remote control)

Master connector for OMICRON
safety accessories

SAFETY 2 (OUT for remote control)

Slave connector for OMICRON safety
accessories

Power switch

Automatic circuit breaker 16A

Resettable mains overcurrent SERIAL Mains power socket
protection Connection to CP TD 1 phase, 85 V ... 264 V AC

NETWORK
RJ-45 socket for connecting TESTRANO 600 to an external computer

Figure 2-9: TESTRANO 600 side panel

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2.4 Functional components of the CP TD12/15

2.4.1 CP TD12/15 grounding terminal and Booster input

Grounding terminal with interlock

Booster input function*

* For more details on the interlock function, refer to 2.4.4 "Safety and interlock functions" on page 24.

Figure 2-10: Grounding terminal and booster input of the CP TD12/15 (left side of the device)

2.4.2 CP TD12/15 serial interface connector and measuring inputs

Serial interface
connector

IN A measuring input IN B measuring input

Figure 2-11: Serial interface and measuring inputs of the CP TD12/15 (right side of the device)

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2.4.3 CP TD12/15 high-voltage connector

Connector to CP CR600

High-voltage connector with interlock

function*

* For more details on the interlock function, refer to 2.4.4 "Safety and interlock functions" on page 24.

Figure 2-12: High-voltage connector of the CP TD12/15 (rear of the device)

2.4.4 Safety and interlock functions

The CP TD12/15 has several internal and external safety functions to prevent dangerous situations. The
CP TD12/15 will not work if a safety function detects a problem, such as:
• defect of the protective earth connection to the Control device
• missing measurement ground connection (cable not connected to device)
• bad measurement ground connection (measurement ground has no contact to protective ground)
• HV-cable is not connected to the CP TD12/15

Additionally, the interlock function is active when an external CP CR600 is connected. The CP TD12/15
will not work if the interlock function detects one of the following problems:
• missing safety connection to the CP CR600
• HV-cable is not connected to the CP CR600
• overtemperature of the CP CR600

Note: If the interlock function prevents the CP TD12/15 from working, check all connections and options
mentioned above.

2.5 Cleaning
WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
► Prior to cleaning disconnect the device.

To clean one of the devices described in this document, use a cloth dampened with isopropanol alcohol
or water.

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3 Application
3.1 Preparations on site
DANGER
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current
Prior to connecting a test object to the CP TD12/15, the following steps need to be
carried out by an authorized and qualified employee of the utility:
► Turn off and disconnect the high voltage from the test object.
► Protect yourself and your working environment against an accidental re-connection of
high voltage by other persons and circumstances.
► Verify a safe isolation of the test object.
► Ground and short-circuit the test object’s terminals using a grounding set.
► Protect yourself and your working environment with a suitable protection against other
(possibly live) circuits.
► Protect others from accessing the dangerous area and accidentally touching live parts
by setting up a suitable barrier and, if applicable, warning lights.
► If there is a longer distance between the location of the CP TD12/15 and the area of
danger (that is, the test object), a second person with an additional "Emergency Stop"
button is required.

DANGER
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current
► If you have a cardiac pacemaker, do not use the CP TD12/15! If you have another type
of electronic medical implant consult your doctor before operating the CP TD12/15.
► Before operating the CP TD12/15, make sure there is no person with an electronic
medical implant in the immediate vicinity.

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3.2 Connecting the CP TD12/15 to the Control device

BOOSTER CABLE

Left side panel BOOSTER CABLE

SERIAL DATA CABLE SERIAL DATA CABLE

Right side panel

Side panel

SERIAL DATA CABLE

NOTE!
BOOSTER CABLE DO NOT CONNECT THE GROUNDING
EQUIPOTENTIAL GROUNDING CABLE CLAMPS DIRECTLY TOGETHER!
MEASUREMENT GROUND CABLE Left side panel Right side panel

OR AND MEASUREMENT GROUND EQUIPOTENTIAL GROUND (PE)

Figure 3-1: Connecting the CP TD12/15 to the CPC 100, CPC 80 or TESTRANO 600

DANGER
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current
► Never use the CP TD12/15 without connecting measurement ground with the supplied
cable.

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1. Ensure that the Control device is switched off at the mains power switch.
2. Properly connect the Control device grounding terminal to substation ground.
3. Properly connect the CP TD12/15 measurement ground to ground of the asset to be measured.
4. Make sure that all cable connectors are clean and dry before connecting them tightly.
5. Connect the CP TD12/15’s "BOOSTER IN" to the Control device’s "EXT. BOOSTER" with the
booster cable.
6. Connect the CP TD12/15’s "SERIAL" to the Control device’s "SERIAL" with the serial cable.
7. Pull out the measuring cables from the cable drum and connect the test object to the CP TD12/15’s
measuring inputs IN A and IN B.
8. Connect the HV-cable from the test object to the CP TD12/15’s HV-output.
► Plug the HV-plug into the CP TD12/15 until the plug is securely fastened. Confirm this by trying to
gently pull it out.
► At the test object, insert the HV-cable’s plug carefully until you feel the plug "click" into place. Now
they are locked. Confirm this by trying to pull them out. This should not be possible now.
The images below show how to unlock the cable connection again. This is also shown on a label
fixed to the HV-cable.

► After the HV-cable connection is established, use the strain relief delivered with the HV-cable to
fasten it to the test object.

DANGER
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current
The HV-cable is double-shielded and therefore safe. However, the last 50 cm (20 inches)
of this cable has no shield.
► Avoid any direct contact of this part of the cable to ground potential or to any objects.
► Due to the life-hazardous high-voltage consider this part of the cable as live during
testing.

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9. Connect the Control device to the mains power supply using the provided cable.
WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
► Establish a safety barrier to isolate the high-voltage area.

10.Turn on the Control device at its mains power switch.

11.The green status light lights up, showing that the Control device’s output does not carry a dangerous
voltage or current yet.
WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
► If none or both status lights are on, the unit is defective and must not be used anymore.

12.Verify that the PE connection of the Control device is properly made.

3.3 Measurement
The CP TD12/15 can be either controlled via one of the Control devices directly or via Primary Test
Manager (PTM) in combination with a Control device.
For a detailed description of the user interface of the respective Control device or Primary Test Manager
and how to start measurements using the respective option please refer to the following documents:

Option Document
CPC 100 User Manual
CPC 100
CPC 100 Reference Manual
CPC 100 + PTM CPC 100 PTM User Manual
CPC 80 CPC 80 User Manual
TESTRANO 600 TESTRANO 600 User Manual
TESTRANO 600 + PTM TESTRANO 600 User Manual

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3.4 Disconnecting the CP TD12/15

1. End the test.
2. Verify that the test has ended by checking the status lights of the Control device:
The green status light must be on and at the same time the red status light must be fully off.
WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
The green status light indicates that the outputs of the Control device are not activated.
► Even if you switched off the Control device, wait until the red status light is off. As long
as this status light is on, there is still voltage potential on the output.
3. Lock the Control device to avoid any unauthorized execution of tests.
Note: For more details, refer to the corresponding User Manual of the Control device.
4. Ground and short-circuit the test object’s terminals using a suitable grounding set.
5. Disconnect the booster cable from the Control device.
6. Disconnect the booster cable from the CP TD12/15.
7. Disconnect the serial cable from the CP TD12/15.
8. Disconnect the HV- and LV-cables from the CP TD12/15 and the test object.
9. Disconnect the measurement ground from the test object and the CP TD12/15.

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4 Introduction to capacitance and

dissipation factor measurement
Capacitance (C) and Dissipation Factor (DF) measurement is an established and important insulation
diagnosis method. It can detect:
• Insulation failures
• Aging of insulation
• Contamination of insulation liquids with particles
• Water in solid and liquid insulation
• Partial discharges

4.1 Theory
In an ideal capacitor without any dielectric losses, the insulation current is exactly 90° leading according
to the applied voltage. For a real insulation with dielectric losses this angle is less than 90°. The angle δ
= 90° - ϕ is called loss angle. In a simplified diagram of the insulation, Cp represents the loss-free
capacitance and Rp the losses (see Figure 4-1). Losses can also be represented by serial equivalent
circuit diagram with Cs and Rs. The definition of the dissipation factor and the vector diagram are shown
in Figure 4-2 on the following page.
I

IRP
ICP

U CP RP

Figure 4-1: Simplified circuit diagram of a capacitor

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1 Re
tan δ = ------------------
RP ω CP

I Rp

j Im I Cp

Figure 4-2: Definition of dissipation factor (tan δ) and the vector diagram

The correlation between the Dissipation Factor and Power Factor (PF = cos ϕ) and the vector diagram
are shown in Figure 4-3.
Im
Withδ « 1

ICN ICX δ ≅ tan δ ≅ cos ϕ

π
δ = --- – ϕ
2
DF
PF = ------------------------
1 + DF 2

δ ϕ PF
DF = ----------------------
1 – PF 2

UO
Re
Figure 4-3: Correlation between DF and PF

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The dielectric losses in the insulation are caused by polarization and conduction phenomena. The
different polarization mechanisms are caused by various physical processes. Details can be found in [1]
and [2].

4.2 Measurement of Capacitance and Dissipation

Factor / Power Factor
Capacitance (C) and Dissipation Factor (DF) measurement was first published by Schering in 1919 3
and utilized for this purpose in 1924. The serial connected C1 and R1 represent the test object with
losses, C2 the loss-free reference capacitor.

CN ZN CX ZX, LX

ICN ICX

U0 (t)
~
UN (t) Z1 Z2 UX (t)

Reference path Measurement path

Figure 4-4: CP TD12/15 measuring principle

The CP TD12/15 test system utilizes a method similar to that of the Schering bridge. The main difference
is that the CP TD12/15 measuring principle does not require tuning for measuring C and DF. Cn is a low
loss reference capacitor.

1. Zaengl, W.: Dielectric Spectroscopy in Time and Frequency Domain for HV Power Equipment, Part I: Theoretical
Considerations. IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, Vol. 19, No. 5, 2003, pp. 5-19
2. Krüger, M.: "Prüfung der dielektrischen Eigenschaften von Isolierflüssigkeiten", ÖZE, No. 5, Vienna, May 1986
3. Schering, H.: "Brücke für Verlustmessungen", Tätigkeitsbericht der Physikalisch-Technischen Reichsanstalt, Braunschweig
1919

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4.3 "UST" and "GST" Measurements Using the Guard

Technology
The CP TD12/15 has three external measuring inputs, IN A, IN B and ground. Those three inputs can
be individually switched to guard or to the measuring unit. If an input is switched to the measuring path,
the connected capacitance is part of the measurement. If it is switched to guard, the current bypasses
the measurement path and is not included in the measurement. The advantage of using a switch matrix
to configure the measurement is that multiple measurements can be made without changing the
measurement setup or wiring.
The terms “UST” for “ungrounded specimen test” and “GST” for “grounded specimen test” have evolved
historically. “UST” describes a measurement setup, where ground is not connected to the measurement
path, whereas “GST” describes a measurement setup, where ground is part of the measurement path.
In the “UST” configuration, 3 configurations are possible. Depending on configuration, the currents via
IN A and IN B are measured or not (see Table 4-1 below). The measurement result is the sum of all
measured channels.

Table 4-1: UST measurement modes

Mode IN A IN B Ground
UST-A Measured Guarded Guarded
UST-B Guarded Measured Guarded
UST-(A+B) Measured Measured Guarded

In the “GST” configuration, 4 configurations are possible (see Table 4-2). The naming is a bit different
compared to the “UST” modes as it indicates the channels which are guarded, not the channels which
are measured. The measurement result is also the sum of all measured channels.

Table 4-2: GST measurement modes

Mode IN A IN B Ground
GST Measured Measured Measured
GSTg-A Guarded Measured Measured
GSTg-B Measured Guarded Measured
GSTg-(A+B) Guarded Guarded Measured

In general, the UST measurement is less influenced by external noise or stray capacitances than the
GST measurement and should be preferred if both modes are possible.
The different configurations allow multiple measurements with only a few re-connections at the device
under test. On the following pages examples are shown for the common cases of a two-winding and a
three-winding transformer.

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5 Power transformers

General
• The transformer must be taken out of service and completely isolated from the power system.
• The proper grounding of the transformer tank has to be checked.
• All bushing high-voltage terminals must be isolated from the connection lines.
• All bushing terminals of one winding group, which means A, B, C (and Neutral) of high-voltage
winding, A, B, C (and Neutral) of low-voltage winding and A, B, C (and Neutral) of tertiary winding
have to be connected by a copper wire (see Figure 5-1).

A (L) B (L) A (H) B (H) C (H) N (H)

N (L) C (L)

HV

LV

B (T)
A (T)
C (T)

TV

A B C

Figure 5-1: Three-winding transformer with connected windings

• The neutral terminals of all Y-connected windings with outside-connected Neutral have to be
disconnected from ground (tank).
• If the transformer has a tap changer then it should be set to the neutral position (0 or middle tap).
• Connect the Control device + CP TD12/15 ground terminal to the transformer's (substation) ground.

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• Short-circuit all bushing CTs.

• Do not perform high-voltage tests on transformers under vacuum.
• The test voltage should be chosen with respect to the rated voltage of the winding.
• All tests should be made with oil temperatures near 20 °C. Temperature corrections can be
calculated by using correction curves, but they depend a great deal on the insulation material, the
water content and many other parameters. This way the correction has limited accuracy.

5.1 Dissipation factor measurement

Environmental conditions
Environmental factors can influence DF measurements greatly. Therefore, it is important to record the
ambient conditions at the time of testing when comparing test results. The tests should be made with oil
temperatures near 20°C. Temperature corrections can be calculated, utilizing correction curves, but they
depend very much on the insulation material, the water content and a lot of other parameters. This way
the correction has limited accuracy. Testing at very low temperatures provides less accurate results and
should be avoided if possible.
Other factors like relative humidity and the general weather conditions should be recorded in the test
report for future reference.
It is always better to measure the values regularly and save them for comparison to tests in the past and
in the future. In this way, trends can be observed, and the evaluation of results is of much higher quality.

5.2 Capacitance measurement

The capacitance of the insulation gaps between the windings to each other and to ground depends
mainly on the geometry of the winding. Windings may be deformed after transport of the transformer or
nearby faults with high currents. Changes in capacitance serve as an excellent indicator of winding
movement and structural problems (displaced wedging, buckling etc.). If winding damage is suspected,
then the capacitance measurement should be supplemented by a leakage reactance measurement. A
separate test can be done for each phase with this measurement technique. Therefore, this method is
more sensitive to small changes in one phase.

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5.3 Two-winding transformer

The two-winding transformer is a very good example to show the different parts of insulation which can
be measured in a transformer.
A two-winding transformer with high and low voltage windings provides three different insulations which
can be measured (see Figure 5-2 below): Insulation CHL between the high- and the low-voltage
windings, insulation CH between the high-voltage winding and ground and the insulation CL between the
low-voltage winding and ground.

HV
LV

CHL

CL CH

Figure 5-2: Insulations of a two-winding transformer

In case of core type transformers, insulation CHL is made of barriers and spacers which give it
mechanical stability and enable oil flow to cool the windings. Compared to the other insulation parts,
insulation CHL contains the highest amount of paper.
Insulation CH, insulating the high-voltage windings from the tank, mainly consists of oil. The paper
influence usually mainly comes from parts of the clamping construction.
Insulation CL, insulating the low-voltage windings from the core, also consists of oil and paper but there
usually is much less paper present than in the CHL insulation.

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Dielectric measurements on a two-winding power transformer usually include all 3 insulations CHL, CH
and CL. To measure CHL and CH, the HV output of the CP TD12/15 is connected to the HV-side and IN A
to the LV-side (see Figure 5-3 on page 37). To prevent induced currents, all bushings of the HV-side are
shortened, the same applies to the LV-side. The ground of the transformer and the ground of the
CP TD12/15 are connected.

HV LV

CHL

CH CL HV output

IN B

Measurement
ground IN A

Figure 5-3: CP TD12/15 connected to a two-winding transformer for the measurement of CHL and CH

With this setup 3 configurations are available (see Table 5-1 below). CHL and CH can be measured
without reconnecting.
IN B is not connected, so the modes GSTg-A and GSTg-(A+B) give the same result as it makes no
difference whether the current over IN B is guarded or measured.

Table 5-1: Modes available with a measurement setup as seen in Figure 5-3
Mode IN A Ground Result
UST-A Measured Guarded CHL
GSTg-A or GSTg-(A+B) Guarded Measured CH
GSTg-B Measured Measured CHL + CH

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For the measurement of CL, the setup has to be changed. The HV-output has to be connected to the LV-
side and IN A to the HV-side (see Figure 5-4 blow).

HV output

HV LV

CHL

CH CL HV output

IN B

Measurement
ground IN A

Figure 5-4: CP TD12/15 connected to a two-winding transformer for the measurement of CHL and CL

With this setup 3 configurations are available as well (see Table 5-2 below). As CHL has been measured
before, usually only CL is measured in this second measurement.

Table 5-2: Modes available with a measurement setup as seen in Figure 5-4
Mode IN A Ground Result
UST-A Measured Guarded CHL
GSTg-A or GSTg-(A+B) Guarded Measured CL
GSTg-B Measured Measured CHL + CL

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5.4 Measurements on two-winding transformers

Figure 5-5 shows the measurements necessary for a two-winding transformer, according to IEEE 62
1995 [1].

CHL

Low High

CL CH

Figure 5-5: Two-winding transformer test according to IEEE 62-1995

Table 5-3: The necessary measurements

Test mode Energize Ground Guard UST Measure
GST High (HV) - Low - CH
GST Low (LV) - High - CL
Alternative test for CHL
UST High (HV) - - Low (LV) CHL
UST Low (LV) - - High (HV) CHL

1. ANSI Standard 62-1995: "IEEE Guide for Diagnostic Field testing of Electric Power Apparatus - Part 1: Oil Filled Power
Transformers, Regulators, and Reactors", IEEE New York, 1995

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5.4.1 Measurements on a two-winding transformer with the

CPC 100 and CPC 80
Figures 5-6 and 5-7 show the preparation with the CPC Editor and the test results in MS Excel format.

Figure 5-6: Two-winding transformer test preparation with CPC Editor

Figure 5-7: 10 kV results for a two-winding transformer (50 Hz)

5.4.2 Measurements on a two-winding transformer with the

TESTRANO 600
For a detailed description of the Tan Delta measurement with TESTRANO 600 refer to the
TESTRANO 600 User Manual under section "TouchControl tests" and its sub-section "Tan Delta".

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5.5 Three-winding transformer

In a three-winding transformer there are two parts of insulation which are formed by barriers and
spacers, CHL and CLT between the low- and tertiary-voltage windings (see Figure 5-8 below). Both
insulation parts are similar in construction to CHL in a two-winding transformer.
In addition to insulation CH, which is similar to CH in a two-winding transformer, there are the following:
insulation CL between the low-voltage winding and the tank, insulation CT between the tertiary winding
and the tank and insulation CHT between the high-voltage winding and the tertiary windings. CT is similar
to CL in a two-winding transformer, whereas CL in a three-winding transformer is mainly formed by the
insulation between the low-voltage winding and the tank and not the core limb. CHT is very small and
usually not of any specific importance as it is mainly formed by the stray capacitance from the HV-side
to the TV-side via the press construction above and below the windings.

LV
HV TV

CH CHL CLT CT

CHT
CL

Figure 5-8: Insulations of a three-winding transformer

All phases and the neutral terminal of one winding (H, L and T) have to be short-circuited. Due to the
inductance of the windings, resonant effects may occur and influence the measurement.

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When the CP TD12/15’s HV-output is connected to the LV-winding and IN A and IN B to HV and tertiary,
the capacitances CHL, CHT and CL can be measured without reconnection (see Figure 5-9 and Tables
5-4 and 5-5 below).

HV LV TV

CHL CLT

CH CT HV output
CL CHT

IN B

Measurement
ground IN A

Figure 5-9: CP TD12/15 connected to a three-winding transformer for the measurement of CHL, CLT and
CL

With this setup the following 3 configurations are available:

Table 5-4: Modes available with a measurement setup as seen in Figure 5-9
Mode IN A IN B Ground Result
UST-A Measured Guarded Guarded CHL
UST-B Guarded Measured Guarded CLT
GSTg-(A+B) Guarded Guarded Measured CL

Additionally, combinations of the different inputs are possible but as it is usually preferred to assess each
part of the insulation individually, they are less commonly used:

Table 5-5: Additional configurations available with a measurement setup as seen in Figure 5-9 if the
inputs are combined differently
Mode IN A IN B Ground Result
GSTg-(B) Measured Guarded Measured CL + CHL
GSTg-(A) Guarded Measured Measured CL + CLT
GST Measured Measured Measured CL + CLT + CHL
UST-(A+B) Measured Measured Guarded CHL + CLT

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For the measurement of CH, the HV-output has to be attached to the HV-winding. The other windings
are connected to IN A and IN B. This way, also CHL and CHT could be measured (see Figure 5-10 and
Table 5-6 below).

HV LV TV

CHL CLT

HV output
CH CL CHT CT

IN B

Measurement
ground IN A

Figure 5-10: CP TD12/15 connected to a three-winding transformer for the measurement of CH

With this setup the following 3 configurations are available:

Table 5-6: Modes available with a measurement setup as seen in Figure 5-10
Mode IN A IN B Ground Result
GSTg-(A+B) Guarded Guarded Measured CH
UST-A Measured Guarded Guarded CHL
UST-B Guarded Measured Guarded CHT

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For the measurement of CT, the HV-output has to be attached to the TV winding. The other windings are
connected to IN A and IN B. This way, also CLT and CHT could be measured (see Figure 5-10 and Table
5-6 below).

HV LV TV

CHL CLT

CH CL CHT CT HV output

IN B

Measurement
ground IN A

Figure 5-11: CP TD12/15 connected to a three-winding transformer for the measurement of CT

With this setup the following 3 configurations are available:

Table 5-7: Modes available with a measurement setup as seen in Figure 5-11
Mode IN A IN B Ground Result
GSTg-(A+B) Guarded Guarded Measured CT
UST-A Measured Guarded Guarded CLT
UST-B Guarded Measured Guarded CHT

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5.6 Measurements on three-winding transformers

In IEEE Std. 62-1995 [1] the test procedure is described for transformers with two and three windings.
Figure 5-12 shows the six measurements necessary for a three-winding transformer.

CHT

Tertiary Low High

CLT CHL

CT CL CH

Figure 5-12: Three-winding transformer test according to IEEE 62-1995

Table 5-8: The six necessary measurements

Test mode Energize Ground Guard UST Measure
GST High (HV) - Low, Tertiary - CH
GST Low (LV) - Tertiary, High - CL
GST Tertiary (TV) - High, Low - CT
Supplementary Test for inter-winding insulations
UST High (HV) Tertiary (TV) - Low (LV) CHL
UST Low (LV) High (HV) - Tertiary (TV) CLT
UST Tertiary (TV) Low (LV) - High (HV) CHT

A more detailed test procedure for 2- and three-winding transformers can be found in IEEE C57.12.90 [2]

1. ANSI Standard 62-1995: "IEEE Guide for Diagnostic Field testing of Electric Power Apparatus - Part 1: Oil Filled Power
Transformers, Regulators, and Reactors", IEEE New York, 1995
2. IEEE Standard C57.12.90: "IEEE Standard Test Code for Liquid-Immersed Distribution, Power, and Regulating
Transformers", IEEE New York, 1995

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5.6.1 Measurements on a three-winding transformer with the

CPC 100 and CPC 80
This example shows the preparation of a three-winding transformer measurement with the CPC Editor.
Due to the high amount of measuring data, the test is split into three single test files. The first file contains
the tests with the HV-winding connected to the HV-output of the CP TD12/15.

First file

Figure 5-13: Input of transformer data

Figure 5-14: Instruction about test lead connections

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Figure 5-15: Measurement of CH and CHL in GST g-B mode

Figure 5-16: Voltage-scan of HV-windings to tank and core (GST gA+B)

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Figure 5-17: Frequency-scan of high-voltage windings to tank and core (GST gA+B)

The other tests for HL are prepared analogously to the examples.

Second file
A second test file contains the tests with the LV-winding connected to the HV-output of the CP TD12/15.
Figure 5-18 shows the first screen with the connection instructions.

Figure 5-18: Connection instructions for the tests with energized LV-winding

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Third file
A third test file is used for the tests with the tertiary winding connected to the HV-output of the
CP TD12/15. Figure 5-19 shows the connection instructions for the tests with energized tertiary winding.

Figure 5-19: Connection instructions for the tests with energized tertiary winding

The prepared tests are to be uploaded to the CPC 100 as xml files without results. After the test is done,
this xml file with the results is downloaded to the computer and loaded into Microsoft Excel with the
OMICRON CPC 100 File Loader (the complete test files are included on the CD-ROM).

Figure 5-20: 10 kV results for a three-winding transformer (50 Hz)

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Figure 5-20 shows the results for 10 kV:

1 H+HL In line 4, the difference of the capacity values of test 1 - test 2 is calculated so it can
2 H be compared to test 3. In lines 8 and 12, the differences of lines 5-6 and 9-10 are
calculated to also enable a comparison to tests 7 and 11. This way the reliability of
3 HL the measured values can be checked. For the tertiary winding, the test voltage was
5 L+LT reduced to 5 kV due to the lower rated voltage of this winding.
6 L
7 LT
9 T+TH
10 T
11 TH

A voltage scan measurement is shown in Figure 5-21, a frequency scan in Figure 5-22.
Voltage and frequency scans enable additional information about the insulation quality. They should be
saved as "fingerprint" for future measurements. For all the described measurements only three different
connections of the test leads are necessary. Preparing the test in the office by utilizing the CPC Editor,
the testing time on-site can be reduced to a minimum.

Figure 5-21: Voltage-scan for H-L (V) (50 Hz)

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Figure 5-22: Frequency scan for H-L (f) (5 kV)

5.6.2 Measurements on a three-winding transformer with

TESTRANO 600
For a detailed description of the Tan Delta measurement with TESTRANO 600 refer to the
TESTRANO 600 User Manual under section "TouchControl tests" and its sub-section "Tan Delta".

5.7 Auto-Transformer
The auto-transformer has only one winding with a tap for the LV-output. Only one measurement is made
of the winding to tank and core. All HV-terminals and LV-terminals are connected together to form a
single HV-electrode.

5.8 Reactors
Similar to the auto-transformers, reactors also normally have only one winding. Often the LV-ends of the
three phases are connected outside the tank to the Neutral. In this case there are 2 bushings per phase,
which have to be connected for the DF test. All combinations can be measured: Phase to phase and
phase to tank (ground).

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6 High-voltage bushings
High-voltage bushings are essential parts of power transformers, circuit breakers and of other power
apparatus. More than 37 % of all fire and explosion failures of high-voltage power transformer failures
are caused by defective bushings [1]. Although the price for a bushing is low compared to the cost of a
complete transformer, a bushing failure can damage a transformer completely. Regular capacitance and
DF measurements are highly recommended.
Testing and maintaining HV-bushings are essential for continued successful operation of transformers
and circuit breakers. Power outages may occur as the result of a bushing failure. The most frequently
used type of HV-bushings is the condenser and therefore, it is the only one which will be described in
this manual. Cylindrical conducting layers are arranged coaxially with the conductor within the insulating
material. The length and diameter of the cylinders are designed to control the distribution of the electric
field in and over the outer surface of the bushing. The partial capacities are switched in series and the
voltage drops across the capacities is nearly equal to each other (see Figure 6-1).
Note: • Equal capacitances, CA through CJ, procedure equal distribution
CA of voltage from the energized center conductor to the grounded
condenser layer and flange.
CB
• The tap electrode is normally grounded in service except for
CC
certain designs and bushings used with potential device.
CD
CE
CF
CG
CH

CI
CJ
CK
Tap electrode
grounded
layer/flange

Grounded
layer/flange

Figure 6-1: Condenser bushing design

Condenser bushings may have:

• "Resin-Bonded Paper (RBP) insulation
• "Resin-Impregnated Paper (RIP) insulation
• "Oil-Impregnated Paper (OIP) insulation
• Resin-Impregnated Fibre (RIF) or Resin Impregnated Synthetics (RIS) insulation

1. CIGRE, "TB 642 - Transformer Reliability Survey," 2015

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6.1 Capacitance and DF measurement on high-voltage

bushings
The dissipation factor test is the most effective known field test procedure for the early detection of
bushing contamination and deterioration. It also measures alternating (AC) test current, which is directly
proportional to bushing capacitance.
Bushing dissipation factor and capacitance should be measured when a bushing is first installed and
also one year after installation. After these initial measurements, bushing power or dissipation factor and
capacitance should be measured at regular intervals (3 to 5 years typically). The measured values
should be compared with previous tests and nameplate values.
Note: Large variations in temperature significantly affect dissipation factor readings on certain types of
bushings. For comparative purposes, readings should be taken at the same temperature. Corrections
should be applied before comparing readings taken at different temperatures.
Bushings may be tested by one or more of four different methods, depending upon the type of bushing
and the dissipation factor test set available. For more detailed instructions on this test procedure, see
the dissipation factor test set instruction book from the appropriate manufacturer. The four test methods
are described as follows:

6.2 Ungrounded Specimen Test (UST)

This test measures the insulation between the center conductor and the capacitance tap, the dissipation
factor tap, and/or ungrounded flange of a bushing. This test may be applied to any bushing in or out of
the apparatus that is either equipped with capacitance or dissipation factor taps, or with the flange that
can be isolated from the grounded tank in which the bushing is installed. The insulation resistance
between the taps or insulated flanges and ground should be 0.5 M or greater. While in this case anything
that is attached to the bushing would also be energized, only the insulation of the bushing between the
center conductor and the ungrounded tap or flange would be measured. In the case of bushings
equipped with capacitance taps, a supplementary test should always be made on the insulation between
the tap and the flange.

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Most manufacturers list the UST dissipation factor and capacitance values on the bushing nameplate.

IN A

IN B

Equalizers
C1 Layer

Voltage tap

Mounting flange

C2 layer (always
grounded to flange)
Measurement ground
Paper insulation
Main conductor

Figure 6-2: UST-A bushing test (C1)

When bushings with capacitance or potential taps rated at 110 kV and above are tested by the
ungrounded test specimen method, a separate dissipation factor test on the tap insulation should be
performed as well.
For capacitance or potential taps, tests are performed at a voltage between 500 and 1,000 volts. The tap
is energized with the bushing center conductor and flange grounded. The dissipation factor of a
capacitance or potential tap will generally be of the order of 1.0 percent or less. Routine tap insulation
tests are not normally recommended for bushings that are rated 69 kilovolts and below with dissipation
factor taps. However, a dissipation factor test of the tap insulation should be performed when UST
results are questionable or visual examination indicates the dissipation factor tap's condition is
questionable. This test procedure is similar to that used earlier for capacitance taps. In such cases, the
maximum permissible test potentials should be limited to those given in the appendix or as
recommended by the bushing manufacturer. The dissipation factor value of the dissipation factor tap
insulation for most of the bushings discussed earlier is generally in the order of 1.0 percent or less.

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6.3 Grounded Specimen Test (GST)

This test measures the quality of the insulation between the current carrying or center conductor and the
mounting flange of a bushing. This test is conducted on bushings that have been removed from
equipment, bushings connected to de-energized equipment, spare bushings, or bushings that have
been isolated from connected windings and interrupters. The test is performed by energizing the bushing
conductor and grounding the flange.

IN A

IN B

Equalizers

C1 Layer

Voltage tap

Mounting flange

C2 layer (always
grounded to flange)
Measurement ground
Paper insulation

Main conductor

Figure 6-3: GST-A bushing test (C2)

6.4 Hot collar test

This test measures the condition of a specific small section of bushing insulation between an area of the
upper porcelain rain shed and the current carrying or center conductor. The test is performed by
energizing one or more electrodes placed around the bushing porcelain with the bushing center
conductor grounded. This test is used to supplement the three previous tests. It is also used to test
bushings in apparatus when the three tests are either inapplicable or impractical, such as, with SF6
bushings. Perform a hot-collar test at every third skirt on SF6 bushings.
Hot-collar tests are effective in locating cracks in porcelain, deterioration, or contamination of insulation
in the upper section of a bushing, low compound or liquid level, or voids in compound often before such
defects are noticeable with the previous tests.

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IN A

IN B

Mounting flange

Measurement ground Paper insulation

Main conductor

Figure 6-4: "Hot collar" test

6.5 Assessment of measurements

Measured dissipation factor values should be temperature corrected to 20°C before being compared
with reference values which are measured at 20°C.
Temperature correction factors are average values at best, and therefore, subject to some error. The
magnitude of error is minimized if tests are performed at temperatures near the reference temperature
of 20°C. If questionable dissipation factors are recorded at relatively high temperatures, then the
bushings should not be condemned until it has been allowed to cool down to near 20°C and repeat tests
have been performed. This also applies to bushings tested near freezing where a large (greater than
1.00) correction may cause the result to be unacceptably high; in this case the equipment should be
retested at a higher temperature. Bushings should not be tested when their temperatures are much
below freezing because moisture may have changed to ice, which has a significantly higher volumetric
resistivity and therefore may be undetected. In the case of bushings mounted in transformers, taking the
average between the ambient and transformer top-oil temperatures approximates the bushing
temperature.
Bushing capacitance should be measured with each power or dissipation factor test and compared
carefully with both nameplate and previous tests in assessing bushing condition. This is especially
important for capacitance-graded bushings where an increase in capacitance of 5 % more over the
initial/nameplate value is a reason to investigate the suitability of the bushing for continued service. The
manufacturer should be consulted for guidance on specific bushings.

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When relative humidity is high, measurements are often influenced by the current, which is flowing on
the surface of the insulator. Sometimes these currents are in the same order as the current, which is
flowing through the insulation or even higher. If a good cleaning and drying of the insulator surface is not
sufficient, the guard technique should be used to bypass this current (see Figure 6-5).

IN A

IN B

Surface current

Mounting flange

Measurement ground Paper insulation

Main conductor

Figure 6-5: Use of the guard method for bypassing the surface current

This connection technique is also very useful when the insulation of cables is measured.
When transformer bushings are tested, IN A and IN B can be used to measure two bushings at a time
without rewiring:

Table 6-1: Measurements

Measurement UST A (IN A) UST B (IN B)
1 Phase A Phase B
2 Phase C Neutral

Frequency scans of bushing insulation are helpful for a better diagnosis as some problems cause a
larger deviation at power frequencies which is better visible when comparing good and bad bushings.
This additional information should be used as benchmark of the bushing for future comparison.

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7 Technical data
7.1 Technical data of the CP TD12/15 in combination with
the Control device
7.1.1 High-voltage output
Conditions: Signals below 45 Hz with reduced values possible. Capacitive linear loads.
Table 7-1: CP TD12 – High-voltage output

Terminal U THD I max S max t max

300 mA 3600 VA > 2 min
High-voltage output 0...12 kV AC <2%
100 mA 1200 VA > 60 min

Table 7-2: CP TD15 – High-voltage output

Terminal U THD I max S max t max

300 mA1 4500 VA1 > 2 min
High-voltage output 0...15 kV AC <2%
100 mA 1500 VA > 60 min
1. Depending on Control device and power supply

7.1.2 Measurements
Test frequencies
Table 7-3: Test frequencies

Range Typical accuracy1

15...400 Hz error < 0.005 % of reading
1. "Typical accuracy" means at temperatures of 23 °C ± 5 K, after a warm-up time of more than 25 min, and in a frequency range
of 45 Hz to 65 Hz, 98 % of all units have an accuracy which is better than specified.

Only CPC 100 and CPC 80: TanDelta test card: Column "Hz" of the results table
Special displays in the frequency column "Hz" and their meanings:

*50 Hz (*60 Hz) Measurement mode suppressing the mains frequency interferences; doubles
the measurement time.
!30 Hz The selected test voltage is not available in Automatic measurement (applies to
frequencies below 45 Hz only).
?xx Hz Results with reduced accuracy, e.g., in case of a low testing voltage, influences
of partial discharge etc.

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Filter for selective measurements

Conditions: f = 15 ... 400 Hz
Table 7-4: Filter for selective measurements

Filter Bandwidth Measurement time Stop band specification (attenuation)

f0 ± 5 Hz 2.2 s > 110 dB at fx = f 0 ± (5 Hz or more)
f0 ± 10 Hz 1.2 s > 110 dB at fx = f 0 ± (10 Hz or more)
f0 ± 20 Hz 0.9 s > 110 dB at fx = f 0 ± (20 Hz or more)

Test current (RMS, selective)

Table 7-5: Test current

Terminal Range Typical accuracy1 Conditions

IN A or error < 0.3 % of reading + 100 nA Ix < 8 mA
0...5 A AC
IN B2 error < 0.5 % of reading Ix > 8 mA
1. "Typical accuracy" means at temperatures of 23 °C ± 5 K, after a warm-up time of more than 25 min, and in a frequency range
of 45 Hz to 65 Hz, 98 % of all units have an accuracy which is better than specified.
2. IN A (red) or IN B (blue), depending on the mode.

Test voltage (RMS, selective)

Table 7-6: CP TD12 – Test voltage

Condition: U > 2 kV
Range Typical accuracy1
2 kV...12 kV AC error < 0.3 % of reading + 1 V
1. "Typical accuracy" means at temperatures of 23 °C ± 5 K, after a warm-up time of more than 25 min, and in a frequency range
of 45 Hz to 65 Hz, 98 % of all units have an accuracy which is better than specified.

Table 7-7: CP TD15 – Test voltage

Condition: U > 2 kV
Range Typical accuracy1
2 kV...15 kV AC error < 0.3 % of reading + 1 V
1. "Typical accuracy" means at temperatures of 23 °C ± 5 K, after a warm-up time of more than 25 min, and in a frequency range
of 45 Hz to 65 Hz, 98 % of all units have an accuracy which is better than specified.

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Capacitance Cp (equivalent parallel circuit)

Table 7-8: Capacitance Cp

Range Typical accuracy1 Conditions

error < 0.05 % of reading + 0.1 pF Ix < 8 mA, Utest = 2 kV...10 kV
1 pF...3 µF
error < 0.2 % of reading Ix > 8 mA, Utest = 2 kV...10 kV
1. "Typical accuracy" means at temperatures of 23 °C ± 5 K, after a warm-up time of more than 25 min, and in a frequency range
of 45 Hz to 65 Hz, 98 % of all units have an accuracy which is better than specified.

Dissipation factor DF (tan δ)

Table 7-9: Dissipation factor DF

Range Typical accuracy1 Conditions

f = 45...70 Hz, I < 8 mA,
0...10 % (capacitive) error < 0.1 % of reading + 0.005 % 2
Utest = 2 kV...10 kV
0...10000 % error < 0.5 % of reading + 0.02 % Utest = 2 kV...10 kV
1. "Typical accuracy" means at temperatures of 23 °C ± 5 K, after a warm-up time of more than 25 min, and in a frequency range
of 45 Hz to 65 Hz, 98 % of all units have an accuracy which is better than specified.
2. Reduced accuracy of DF at mains frequency or its harmonics. Mains frequency suppression available by precisely selecting
a mains frequency of *50Hz or *60Hz in the "Hz" column.

Power factor PF (cos ϕ )

Table 7-10: Power factor Pf

Range Typical accuracy1 Conditions

2 f = 45...70 Hz, I < 8 mA,

0...10 % (capacitive) error < 0.1 % of reading + 0.005 % Utest = 2 kV...10 kV

0...100 % error < 0.5 % of reading + 0.02 % Utest = 2 kV...10 kV

1. "Typical accuracy" means at temperatures of 23 °C ± 5 K, after a warm-up time of more than 25 min, and in a frequency range
of 45 Hz to 65 Hz, 98 % of all units have an accuracy which is better than specified.
2. Reduced accuracy of PF at mains frequency or its harmonics. Mains frequency suppression available by precisely selecting
a mains frequency of *50Hz or *60Hz in the "Hz" column.

Phase angle ϕ
Table 7-11: Phase angle ϕ

Range Typical accuracy1 Conditions

-90 °...+90 ° error < 0.01 ° Utest = 2 kV...10 kV
1. "Typical accuracy" means at temperatures of 23 °C ± 5 K, after a warm-up time of more than 25 min, and in a frequency range
of 45 Hz to 65 Hz, 98 % of all units have an accuracy which is better than specified.

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Impedance Z
Table 7-12: Impedance Z

Range Typical accuracy1 Conditions

1 kΩ...1200 MΩ error < 0.5 % of reading Utest = 2 kV...10 kV
1. "Typical accuracy" means at temperatures of 23 °C ± 5 K, after a warm-up time of more than 25 min, and in a frequency range
of 45 Hz to 65 Hz, 98 % of all units have an accuracy which is better than specified.

Inductance Lx (equivalent serial circuit)

Table 7-13: Inductance Lx

Range Typical accuracy1

1 H...1000 kH error < 0.3 % of reading
1. "Typical accuracy" means at temperatures of 23 °C ± 5 K, after a warm-up time of more than 25 min, and in a frequency range
of 45 Hz to 65 Hz, 98 % of all units have an accuracy which is better than specified.

Quality factor QF
Table 7-14: Quality factor QF

Range Typical accuracy1

0...1000 error < 0.5 % of reading + 0.2 %
> 1000 error < 5 % of reading
1. "Typical accuracy" means at temperatures of 23 °C ± 5 K, after a warm-up time of more than 25 min, and in a frequency range
of 45 Hz to 65 Hz, 98 % of all units have an accuracy which is better than specified.

Power P, Q, S (selective)
Table 7-15: CP TD12 – Power P, Q, S

Range Typical accuracy1

0...3.6 kW error < 0.5 % of reading + 1 mW
0...3.6 kVAR error < 0.5 % of reading + 1 mVAR
0...3.6 kVA error < 0.5 % of reading + 1 mVA
1. "Typical accuracy" means at temperatures of 23 °C ± 5 K, after a warm-up time of more than 25 min, and in a frequency range
of 45 Hz to 65 Hz, 98 % of all units have an accuracy which is better than specified.

Table 7-16: CP TD15 – Power P, Q, S

Range Typical accuracy1

0...4.5 kW2 error < 0.5 % of reading + 1 mW

0...4.5 kVAR2 error < 0.5 % of reading + 1 mVAR

0...4.5 kVA2 error < 0.5 % of reading + 1 mVA

1. "Typical accuracy" means at temperatures of 23 °C ± 5 K, after a warm-up time of more than 25 min, and in a frequency range
of 45 Hz to 65 Hz, 98 % of all units have an accuracy which is better than specified.
2. Depending on Control device and power supply

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7.2 Mechanical data

Table 7-17: Mechanical data

Characteristic Rating
Dimensions CP TD12/15 460 × 317 × 223 mm
(W × H × D) 18.1 × 12.5 × 8.8 inches
Weight CP TD12 23 kg / 51 lb
CP TD15 24 kg / 53 lb

7.3 Environmental Conditions

Table 7-18: Climate
Characteristic Rating
Operating –10…+55 °C / +14…+131 °F
Temperature Storage and –20…+70 °C / –4…+158 °F
transportation
Max. altitude 2000 m
Relative humidity 5…95 %; no condensation, tested according to IEC 60068-2-78

Table 7-19: Noise Immunity

Characteristic Rating
Noise Immunity Electrostatic: 15 mA induced noise into any test lead without losing measurement
accuracy at maximum interference to specimen current of 20:1
Electromagnetic: 500 µT, at 60 Hz in any direction

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7.4 Standards
Table 7-20: Standards conformity
Safety
Safety IEC / EN / UL 61010-1

EMC
EMC IEC/EN 61326-1 (industrial electromagnetic environment)
FCC subpart B of part 15, class A
Other
Shock IEC 60068-2-27 (operating), 15 g/11 ms, half-sinusoid
Vibration IEC 60068-2-6 (operating), 10...150 Hz, acceleration 2 g
continuous (20 m/s2); 10 cycles per axis
Humidity IEC/EN 60068-2-78 (5…95 % relative humidity, no condensation)

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