Precision measuring bridge for high and
low voltage according to Schering
Features
– Standard measurements with direct dissi-
pation factor reading up to tan δ =
1.111.
– Special measurements for low dissipation
factors. Due to a special circuit arrange-
ment, tan δ is 0.01·C4 (C4 in µF) for all
adjustable fixed resistors R4 between
100 and 10 000 ohm.
– Measurements with direct capacitance
reading.
– Measurements with higher charging cur-
rents, without shunt connection. This elim-
inates the disadvantage of having to use
a correction formula.
– Direct measurements of grounded test
objects.
– Special measurements with increased
sensitivity, e. g. for oil and foil tests, using
a guard–ring capacitor.
– Measurement sensitivity for Cx = 100 pF.
Test voltage = 1000 V, f = 50 Hz: tan δ
= approx. 1...2 .10-6.
– Inductance measurements according to
Maxwell and Hay.
– Mutual inductance measurements ac-
cording to Carey–Foster.
– Measurements of electrolytic capacitors.
– Capacitance measurements according to
Wien.
All these circuit arrangements can be se-
lected by means of one main switch.
2801
General Measurement ranges
The Schering AC measuring bridge is used tan δ : 0...3.5 (350 %) and more
for capacitance and dielectric loss mea- CX with CN ~ 100 pF:
surements of all sorts of capacitors, such as direct: 0 pF...11 µF
cables, solid and liquid insulants, etc. with external shunt, type 2902:
Measurements are possible at operating up to 110 µF
voltage and operating frequency. with current transformer, type
Standard calibration: 50 or 60 Hz. 4732–4761: up to 10 000 µF
Design features and Measurement accuracy
technical specification Capacitance: ± 0.04 %
Measurements are carried out by compari- Dissipation factor: ± 0.5 % ± 1...5.10-5
son with a standard capacitor. It should be Frequency: 50...60 Hz
virtually loss–free and its capacitance and
Calibration accuracy
dissipation factor must be known.
The bridge is balanced by modyfying the Resistances: ± 0.02 %
resistance decade, the slide wire, and the Time constants: < 1 · 10-8 sec.
capacitance decade until the null indica- Capacitances (for tan ): ± 0.5 %
tor's deflection is zero.
Depending on the circuit arrangement, the
Frequency range
dissipation factor and the capacitance may 10...1000 Hz
either be read off directly or calculated by Measurements with lower or higher fre-
means of a formula – based on the resis- quencies according to special provisions.
tances R3 and R4, the capacitance C4, and Standard calibration: 50 or 60 Hz.
the standard capacitance values. All harm-
ful earth and partial capacitances are elim-
Dimensions
inated due to a guard potential control. 607 x 367 x 160 mm (24 x 14.5 x 6.3 in)
Weight
20 kg (44 lb)
Schematic diagram

arrangement No. 1
R3 = 0...1111 Ω
R4 = 100 - 200 - 500 - 1000 -
2000 - 5000 - 10000 - 100/π S = 0.0 ...1.1 Ω
1000/π - 10000/πΩ
N= 0.1 - 0.3 Ω C4 = 50 pF...1.111 µF
1 - 2 - 5 - 10 - 20
50 -  Ω T1:

arrangement No. 2 I =
R3 = 0.1 - 0.3 Ω Il =
1 - 2 - 5 - 10 - 20 - 50 -
100 - 200 - 500 - 1000 T2:
2000 - 5000 - 10000 Ω I = bridge
R4 = 0...1111Ω Il = guard

Legend N = Step-adjustable resistors

CN, = Standard capacitor C4 = Capacitance decade
CX = Test sample G = Galvanometer
R3 = 1. Resistance decade S = Slide wire with taps
2. Step-adjustable resistors T1 = tan  switch: large/small tan
R4 = 1. Step-adjustable resistors T2 = Galvanometer switch
2. Resistance decade Sch = Shield
R5 = Auxiliary resistor

Order specification Standard capacitors - Resistance decade

– Compressed gas capacitor series 3370 10 x 1000 Ω type 1101 f spec.
Scope of supply (050/100 pF - 200...1200 kV) 10 x 10000 Ω type 1101 g spec.
Measuring bridge according to Schering
type 2801. – Compressed gas capacitors – Resistor box type 1153
100 pF - 70 kV type 3380/100/ 70 10 Ω/ 100 Ω/ 1000 Ω/ 10 kΩ/ 100 kΩ
Ground cable 16 mm2 10 m
100 pF - 100 kV type 3380/100/100 for inductance measurements
(The connection cables are not included in
the price) – Compressed gas capacitors according to Maxwell and Hay, and
1000 pF - 20 kV type 3385/1000/20 mutual inductance measurements
Optional supply 1000 pF - 25 kV type 3385/1000/25 according to Carey-Foster
Electronic null indicator type 5516 – Polystyrene capacitors – Ionization filter type 7345
Oscilloscopic null indicator type 5517 1000 pF -25 kV type 3360/1000/25 - Cables
Automatic guard potential 0,01 µF -1000 V type 3313 1 cable to connect test type 111 WA
regulator type 2911 0,1 µF -1000 V type 3314 object CX
unipolar, double shielded
Auxiliary arm according to – Air capacitor series 3320
with terminal box
Wagner type 2906 10/20/50/100/500/1000/
standard lengths: 2, 5,10, 20 m
2000/5000/10000 pF - 2000 V
Shielded transformer type 7651 1 cable to connect type 111 W
(to match the input – Variable vacuum capacitor standard capacitor CN
impedance of the null 5...250 pF - 2000 V type 3320/5-250 unipolar, double shielded
indicator to the bridge) – Test cells for liquid instulants standard lengths: 2, 5,10, 20, m
External shunt, max. 20 A type 2902 Heatable up to 150°C - 1 cable to connect ext. type 101 W
max. 2000 V type 2903 shunt type 2902
Precision current transformer Test cell - max. 1000 V type 2905 unipolar, shielded
(up to 2000 A) type 4732 standard lengths: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 m
Current comparators: – Test cells for solid insulants
up to 400 A type 4762 Heatable up to 300°C - 1 cable to connect null type 121/1
up to 2000 A type 4761 max. 2000 V type 2914 indicator type 5516 or
up to 10000 A type 4764 type 5517
bipolar, shielded
length: 1 m
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