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Preface Introduction Quick Current Voltage Transformer Resistance Others File Operations Common Technical Data CP TD1 CP CU1
Transformer Transformer Functions
Preface
CPC100 V1.4
About this User Manual
The purpose of this User Manual is to get you started quickly. It guides you directly to
the various CPC 100 application fields, shows the typical test setup, the corresponding
CPC 100 test card, and outlines the parameters used for this test in a compact form.
Since the scope of this User Manual is confined to the most important
information about a specific subject, the CPC 100 User Manual complements the
CPC 100 Reference Manual, however, it does not replace it. The CPC 100
Reference Manual is available in PDF format on the CPC Explorer CD-ROM.
Reading the CPC 100 User Manual alone does not release the user from the duty of
complying with all national and international safety regulations relevant for working with
CPC 100, e.g., the regulation EN50191 "Erection and Operation of Electrical Test
Equipment" as well as the applicable regulations for accident prevention in the country
and at the site of operation.
Glossary of Symbols
This manual uses different symbols to highlight text passages of special safety and/or
operational relevance. These symbols are listed in the following section.
Note
Indicates notes with special meaning, i.e., additional important information.
Caution
Indicates sections with special safety-relevant meaning.
Electrical Danger - Caution
Emphasizes actions or instructions that hold potential risk to health and life. To
be carried out by authorized personnel with extreme caution and full awareness
of the safety regulations only.
Reference Information
Indicates an important cross-reference.
Preface - 1
Safety Instructions for CPC 100 and its Accessories
CPC 100 must be used in observance of all existing safety requirements from
national standards for accident prevention and environmental protection.
Before operating CPC 100, read the following safety instructions carefully. It is not
recommended that CPC 100 be used (or even turned on) without understanding the
information in this manual. If some points of the safety instructions are unclear, contact
OMICRON electronics.
Principle Use According to Regulations
• CPC 100 should only be used in a safe manner, mindful of the dangers while paying
attention to the User Manual, and when it is in a technically sound condition and when
its use is in accordance with the regulations. In particular, avoid disruptions that could
in turn affect safety.
• DANGER: If you have a cardiac pacemaker, do not use CPC 100! Before operating
CPC 100, make sure there is no person with a cardiac pacemaker in the immediate
vicinity.
• CPC 100 is exclusively intended for the application fields specified in detail in
”Designated Use” on page Preface-4. Any other use is deemed not to be according to
the regulations. The manufacturer/distributor is not liable for damage resulting from
improper usage. The user alone assumes all responsibility and risk.
• Following the instructions provided in this User Manual and in the CPC 100 Reference
Manual available in PDF format on the CPC Explorer CD-ROM, is also considered part
of being in accordance with the regulations.
• Do not open the CPC 100 housing.
• If you do not use CPC 100 anymore, turn the safety key to "lock" (vertical) and
remove the key to avoid anybody accidentally turning on CPC 100.
• Store key and CPC 100 separately to prevent unauthorized personnel from using
CPC 100.
Orderly Measures
• This User Manual only complements the CPC 100 Reference Manual available in PDF
format on the CPC Explorer CD-ROM. However, it does not replace it.
• Either this User Manual or the CPC 100 Reference Manual should always be available
on the site where CPC 100 is being used.
• Personnel assigned to use CPC 100 should carefully read the CPC 100 User Manual/
Reference Manual - in particular the section on safety instructions - before beginning
to work with it. On principle this also applies to personnel who only occasionally work
with CPC 100.
• Do not undertake any modifications, extensions, or adaptations to CPC 100.
• Use CPC 100 in conjunction with original accessories only.
Operator Qualifications and Primary Responsibilities
Testing with CPC 100 should only be performed by authorized and qualified
personnel. Clearly establish the responsibilities!
Personnel receiving training, instruction, direction, or education on CPC 100 should
remain under the constant supervision of an experienced operator while working with the
equipment.
Safe Operation
• When putting CPC 100 into operation, follow the instructions in section "Putting
CPC 100 into Operation" in the CPC 100 Reference Manual (available in PDF format
on the CPC Explorer CD-ROM).
Never use CPC 100, any accessory or the CP TD1 equipment trolley
without a solid connection to earth with at least 6mm². Use a ground
point as close as possible to the test object.
CPC100 V1.4
Safety Instructions for CPC 100 and its Accessories
General
• Before connecting or disconnecting test objects and/or cables, turn off CPC 100 by
either the POWER ON/OFF switch or the Emergency Stop button. Never connect or
disconnect a test object while the outputs are active.
Note: Even if you switched off CPC 100, wait until the red I/O warning light is fully
extinguished. As long as this warning light is lit, there is still voltage and/or
current potential on one or more of the outputs.
• Make sure that a test object’s terminals that are to be connected to CPC 100 do not
carry any voltage potential. During a test, the only power source for a test object may
be CPC 100.
• At their output sockets and especially in the cables connected to them, in operation
the high current outputs 400A DC and 800A AC generate a significant amount of
heat (approx. 300W/m at 800A). To prevent burns, use gloves when touching the
cables while in operation or a short while after.
• Do not insert objects (e.g., screwdrivers, etc.) into any input/output socket.
• Never use the test cards Quick and Resistance to measure the resistance of
windings with a high inductance because turning off the DC source results in life-
threatening voltage levels. For this kind of measurement only use either the special
winding resistance test card RWinding or the test card TRTapCheck!
• When measuring the ratio of voltage and power transformers make sure that the test
voltage is connected to the corresponding high voltage winding, and the voltage of
the low voltage winding is the one that is measured. Accidentally mixing up the
windings can generate life-threatening voltages within the transformer.
• Make sure that when testing a current transformer by feeding a test current into its
primary winding, all secondary windings are shorted. On open secondary windings,
life-threatening voltages can be induced!
Preface - 2
Preface
• Use only one CPC 100 output at a time. – Do not stand right next to or directly underneath a connection point because the
clamps may fall off and touch you.
• All AC and DC output sockets of CPC 100 can carry life-hazardous voltage potential
and provide life-hazardous currents. This is a physical and an electrical hazard.
– The red warning light on the CPC 100 front panel indicates hazardous voltage
Therefore:
and/or current levels at the CPC 100 outputs (red light "I" on or flashing). The
– While connecting cables to the CPC 100 high voltage or current outputs, or other green warning light indicates that the CPC 100 outputs are not activated.
conducting parts that are not protected against accidental contact, press the
Emergency Stop button, and keep it pressed as long as an output signal is not Note: If none or both warning lights are on, the unit is defective and must not
absolutely necessary for the test. be used anymore.
– When connecting to the front panel input/output sockets, use wires with either – Both of the high current output sockets on the left-hand side of the test set
4 mm safety "banana" connectors and plastic housing or, where applicable, with (400A DC and 800A AC) usually carry a relatively low voltage potential.
the especially manufactured counterpart supplied by OMICRON electronics (e.g.,
However, in case of an internal insulation fault these outputs may
for the V2 AC measuring input).
carry up to 300V. Consider these outputs life-hazardous!
– For the high voltage and current output connectors on the left-hand side of the
test set (2kV AC, 400A DC and 800A AC, Ext. Booster), only use the specially – Always lock connectors properly.
manufactured cables supplied by OMICRON electronics (refer to the chapter The counterpart of the high current sockets are locking
"Accessories" of the CPC 100 Reference Manual available in PDF format on the connectors.
CPC Explorer CD-ROM).
To lock these connectors safely, insert them carefully until
One end of the high voltage cable has a coaxial safety plug that is certified for a you feel a "click" position. Now they are locked. Confirm this
voltage level of 2kV AC. The other end is equipped with a safety banana plug that by trying to pull them out. This should not be possible now.
is insulated with a shrink tube.
To remove the locking connectors, unlock them by pushing
When CPC 100 is switched on consider this part of the cable a them in completely first, and then pull them out.
hazard of electric shock!
– If you do not use the high current outputs 400A DC or 800A AC, or the high
voltage output 2kV AC, disconnect any cable that may be plugged in to these
sockets.
The 400A DC or 800A AC outputs are not switched off by internal relays.
Therefore, if a test mode is selected that does not use either one of these
two outputs, they still generate current.
CPC100 V1.4
Safety Instructions for CPC 100 and its Accessories
• The high current cables for both the 800A AC and 400A DC outputs are equipped
with connection clamps at one end. If these connection clamps are attached to a test
object’s terminal that is situated above your head, make sure the clamp is securely
attached. Due to the weight of the cables the clamp may become loose and fall down.
• Do not operate CPC 100 under ambient conditions that exceed the temperature and
humidity limits listed ”Environmental conditions” on page CPC 100 Technical Data-3.
• Do not operate CPC 100 in the presence of explosives, gas or vapors.
• If CPC 100 or any add-on device or accessory does not seem to function properly, do
not use it anymore. Please call the OMICRON hotline (refer to cover page of this User
Manual).
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
Always follow the 5 safety rules:
1. Insulate
2. Secure to prevent reconnecting
3. Check isolation
4. Earth and short-circuit
5. Cover or shield neighboring live parts
Preface - 3
Power Supply
• Supply CPC 100 only from a power outlet that has protective earth (PE).
• An error message (313) appears if either the PE connection is defective or the power
supply has no galvanic connection to ground. In this case, make sure that the PE
connection is intact. If the PE connection is intact and the error message still appears,
select the "Disable ground check" check box at the Device Setup tab in the Options
view.
• Ground the isolating transformer outputs or generators used to supply CPC 100 on
the N (neutral) output or select the "Disable ground check" check box as described
above.
• Instead of supplying CPC 100 from phase - neutral (L1-N, A-N), it may also be
supplied from phase - phase (e.g., L1-L2; A-B). However, the voltage must not
exceed 240V AC.
• Fuse-protect the power supply (16A slow-acting fuse).
• Do not use an extension cable on a cable reel to prevent an overheating of the cord;
run out the extension cord.
Caution:
The connector "Ext. Booster" is always galvanically connected to mains,
regardless whether or not an external booster is selected on the software tab
Options | Device Setup, the green warning light (0) is on, the outputs are
turned off or the Emergency Stop button is pressed.
Handle with extreme caution. Do not use any other booster cables than the ones
supplied by OMICRON.
DC Output to Test Objects With a High Inductance
Use test cards RWinding (winding resistance) and TRTapCheck (tap changer winding
resistance and on-load tap changer interruption check) only:
As long as the CPC 100 software shows the on-screen message "Switch off in
progress", NEVER connect or disconnect test objects and/or cables.
The message "Switch off in progress" notifies you that,
after CPC 100 was switched off, the connected external
inductance (i.e., the test object) still "feeds" voltage
potential back into the 6A DC or 400A DC output.
The existence of this voltage potential at the 6A DC
output is also indicated by a lit LED - even if CPC 100 is
switched off.
If a test object with a big inductance is connected to
CPC 100, ground the test object on both ends before
disconnecting it from CPC 100.
The CP SA1 discharge box must be connected to the CPC 100’s V DC input
sockets when using the 400A DC output to protect yourself and CPC 100 from
high-voltage hazards.
If a test object with a big inductance was connected to CPC 100, short-out the test object
additionally before disconnecting it from CPC 100.
Use separate clamps for current and voltage connections on both sides of the
test object to avoid hazards in case one clamp falls off during the test.
CPC100 V1.4

Changing Fuses
• Turn off CPC 100, unplug the power cord and/or press the Emergency Stop button.
• We recommend to wait for about 30 seconds. This time is necessary for the internal
electrolytic capacitors to fully discharge.
• Ground the test object, and disconnect it from CPC 100. By disconnecting it you
prevent a possibly faulty test object feeding power back into CPC 100.
• Locate the blown fuse on the front panel of CPC 100, and replace it.
Note: Replace with identical fuse type only (refer to the chapter "Changing Fuses" of the
CPC 100 Reference Manual available in PDF format on the CPC Explorer CD-ROM).
CPC 100 in Combination with CP TD1
CP TD1 is an optionally available high-precision test system for on-site insulation tests of
high voltage systems like power and measuring transformers, circuit breakers, capacitors
and isolators. CP TD1 works as an add-on device to CPC 100 and is described in chapter
”CP TD1” of this User Manual.
On principle, the safety instructions that apply to CPC 100 and its accessories also apply
to CP TD1. However, CP TD1 requires some additional precautions and measures. They
are listed in chapter ”CP TD1” on page CP TD1-1.
Different Symbols for PE
CPC 100 and CP TD1 use different symbols for protective earth (PE):
Designated Use
CPC 100, in conjunction with its accessories or as a stand-alone unit, is a multi-purpose
primary test set for commissioning and maintaining substation equipment. It performs
current transformer (CT), voltage transformer (VT) and power transformer (TR) tests.
Furthermore it is used for contact and winding resistance testing, polarity checks as well
as primary and secondary protection relay testing.
The various, partly automated tests are defined and parameterized via the front panel
control of a built-in embedded PC.
The functionality scope of CPC 100 is described in detail in the chapter "Designated Use"
of the CPC 100 Reference Manual available in PDF format on the CPC Explorer CD-ROM.
Any other use of CPC 100 but the one mentioned above is considered improper
use, and will not only invalidate all customer warranty claims but also exempt
the manufacturer from its liability to recourse.

This is due to a new standard and does not symbolize any functional difference.
Note: Both symbols mean exactly the same, i.e., protective earth (PE) or equipotential
ground.

Preface - 4

Preface
Introduction
CPC100 V 1.4

Functional Components of CPC 100

I / 0 warning lights
indicate either a safe operation, i.e., no voltage at the CPC 100 outputs (green light "0" on), or an operation with possibly hazardous voltage and/or current levels at the CPC 100 outputs (red light "I" on or flashing).

Add test cards

Safety key lock
We recommend not to use more than 15 test cards or 50
Locks front panel operation.
test results in one test procedure.
BIN IN
Binary trigger input, wet or dry contact Test Card View: View to set up test cards,
compose test procedures, enter test settings,
IAC/DC INPUT define test cards or the test procedure default,
Fuse-protected with a 10A very quick-acting fuse start tests etc.
Test Procedure Overview: Provides an
Fuse 6.3A T (slow-acting wire fuse 5x20mm) enhanced overview of all test cards of the
for 3A AC, 6A AC, 130V AC and 6A DC currently active test procedure. Defines the test
AC OUTPUT procedure default.
6A, 3A or 130V output File Operations: Lets you save, load, delete,
copy and rename test procedures.
Fuse 3.15A (slow-acting wire fuse 5x20mm)
for 3A AC and 130V AC Options: To specify general parameters.

V1 AC input V2 AC input
300V AC input 3V AC input Context-dependent menu keys
Directly invoke specific commands associated with the
DC OUTPUT currently selected control of the test card and view.
6A DC output (fuse-protected with a 6A fuse)

V DC INPUT I/O
10V DC input or 2-wire resistance Use to start and stop a test.

Emergency stop button Tab selector

Immediately shuts off all outputs (could leave Soft-touch Navigation To change between the single test cards of a test
transformer in saturation). keyboard elements procedure.

Introduction - 1
CPC100 V 1.4

Functional Components of CPC 100

High Voltage and Current Outputs The connector "Ext. Booster" is always galvanically connected to mains, 1. For detailed information on the RJ45 connectors, see chapter "CPC 100 in a Network"
regardless whether or not an external booster is selected on the software tab in the CPC 100 Reference Manual available in PDF format on the CPC Explorer
When CPC 100 outputs high current, observe the allowed duty cycles that may apply to Options | Device Setup, the green warning light (0) is on, the outputs are CD-ROM.
the selected AC output range. turned off or the Emergency Stop button is pressed.
2. For the pin assignment of the RS232 serial interface plug, refer to the CPC 100
Use only original accessories available from OMICRON electronics. Reference Manual, section "ePC Interfaces" of chapter "Technical Data".
Grounding 400A DC
3. The connector for external safety functions allows connecting:
terminal
(4-4.5V DC) ePC Interfaces1
– an external Emergency Stop button
High DC current
– an external "test start/stop" push-button
– external I/O warning lights
USB connector for connecting OMICRON
USB memory sticks – CP CR500
The attached plug contains a jumper for the emergency stop or "dead man" function,
800A AC RJ45 socket for connecting CPC 100 to a and as long as the plug is placed on the connector, these functions are bridged. If the
2kV AC
(6.1-6.5V AC) PC or a network hub plug is removed, emergency stop is active.
High voltage
output High AC current For the plug’s pin assignment and a wiring scheme, refer to section "Connector for
output External Safety Functions" of chapter "Technical Data" in the CPC 100 Reference
Manual available in PDF format on the CPC Explorer CD-ROM.
Serial interface connector for connecting
Ext. Booster optional CP TD1 test set
e.g., for the
connection of
the CP CB2 Connector for external safety functions
current booster (see item 3 below)
option for
output currents
of up to 2000A

Mains power supply, Automatic circuit POWER ON /OFF

1 phase, 85V-264V AC breaker I > 16A switch
1. Older CPC 100 versions have slightly different ePC interfaces. For detailed
information, refer to the CPC 100 Reference Manual.

Introduction - 2

Introduction
CPC100 V 1.4

CPC 100 Block Diagram Principles of Test Cards and Test Procedures The Components of a Test Card
Test cards Focus on the data entry field for AC current.
Ext.
Booster
The CPC 100 software comprises a number of test cards. A test card carries out one The term "focus" designates the currently selected (active) part of the test card. The
Rectifier specific test, e.g., measuring a CT excitation curve, or testing the ratio of a voltage selected component is highlighted or inverted.
& power transformer.
factor +
500V The actual function of the context-
corrector R A test card holds a number of user-definable test settings and - after the test was run - dependent menu keys depends on
500V test results. the selected view, test mode, test
2kV
500V 500V 4A card and selected test card
1kV 2A
Switched 2kV 1A
R Test procedure component (i.e., the focus).
mode 500V
amplifier A test procedure contains multiple test cards.
L
Mains The composition of such a test procedure and the settings of all single test cards can be
Temperature and power
100-240V Filter freely defined by the user. Within a test procedure, each test card and its associated test
50/60Hz consumption monitoring.
I 65V is executed individually in a user-defined order.
N 2kV
130V / 6A AC
If an output is activated both
U O CPC 100’s power consumption
65V
800A u Report
PE I and the current emitted at the
3.15A
t For archiving or reporting purposes, or later processing, a test procedure with all of its high current outputs is monitored
ADC U
6.3A p test cards, specific settings and - after the test was run - test results and assessments and, together with the
65V / 6A DC
U u can be saved. It is then considered a report. temperature, displayed by this
DSP I t
(Digital
Such a report can later be opened any time in CPC 100’s File Operations menu. temperature gauge.
Signal s Status of test assessment. The test assessment is a
Processor) U The temperature gauge’s bar
manual procedure carried out by the user. After the therewith represents an indicator
6V / 800A AC
For detailed information about test cards, test procedures and templates, refer test, set the focus on the assessment symbol. Use for the remaining time CPC 100
to section "How to Use The CPC 100 Software" of chapter "Introduction" in the the context-dependent menu key O K or F A I L E D to can output power.
+ CPC 100 Reference Manual available in PDF format on the CPC Explorer assess the test.
plenty of spare
Ethernet
5V / 400A DC
CD-ROM. For a few seconds, the status line also displays
to 300V AC
-
general operation information, e.g. "Emergency no more spare
RS 232 Built-in
ext.
ePC 3V AC I key pressed".
PC optional 10A AC/DC
n
10V DC
BIN IN p. Pressing the S E T T I N G S menu key opens the Settings page (see page Quick-1) allowing
you to set the test cards individually. As a rule, do not set the test cards on the Settings
optional analog or digital interfaces
(plug-in boards) page but set all test cards of a test procedure using the Device Setup tab in the
Options view (see page Introduction-4).

Introduction - 3
CPC100 V 1.4

Test Procedure Overview The CPC 100 File System The Options Menu
The highest hierarchical level of the CPC 100 file system, the "root", is named CPC100. Device Setup
Below this, you can create additional folders in a tree-structure of your choice, save
Allows setting all test cards of a test procedure.
tests in these folders, and perform file operations, such as open, save, rename, copy,
paste etc. Set the external booster
you want to use.

Set current clamp

parameters and CT and/or
VT transformation ratio.

Select the check box if the

PE connection is intact and
an error message (313)
appears.
Operating CPC 100 with
the check box selected
can cause injury or
The Test Procedure Overview lists all test cards of the currently active test procedure in possibly death of the
Resets all user-specific settings made in the
a list box showing the card’s name, its creation date and time, whether test results are operating staff!
CPC 100 software to factory-defined defaults
available and the test card’s assessment status. including:
The CPC 100 file system differentiates two file types: Set the default frequency.
With S A V E A S D E F A U L T , Test Procedure Overview provides a function to save • the test card defaults
the current test procedure as the test procedure default, i.e., that default the name.xml A test procedure with all of its test cards and specific settings. This value will be used for
An .xml file may also contain test results and assessments that all test cards. • the test procedure default
CPC 100 software will start with in future.
were stored together with the settings as report in the CPC 100 • all settings made at the Device Setup tab
file system for archiving purposes. (Sets external booster to CB2, sets CT and
Auto save automatically
For detailed information, refer to section "Test Procedure Overview" of chapter name.xmt Test procedure template, i.e., a user-defined template VT to "OFF" and sets the default frequency
saves the current test
"Introduction" in the CPC 100 Reference Manual available in PDF format on the containing one or more test cards with all of their specific test to 50 Hz.)
settings in fixed intervals
CPC Explorer CD-ROM. settings but without test results. specified to a file named • the String Editor’s template strings
lastmeas.xml.

Introduction - 4

Introduction
CPC100 V 1.4

The Options Menu

Network Display Date / Time
Setting the communication parameters. Sliding regulator to adjust the display contrast. Set date and time.

• DHCP /Auto-IP
Configures all communication
parameters automatically; the Set system date
DHCP server will do it for you or
it will be done via the Auto-IP
mechanism.
The data entry fields for IP
address, Subnet Mask, Default
Gateway and DNS are read-
To set the system time
only, no data can be entered.
This is the recommended – put the focus onto the "Time:"
setting. field using the handwheel

Static IP – use the U P / D O W N keys

to select between hours,
Configure the communication
minutes and seconds
parameters manually by
entering the values into the – turn the handwheel to increase
data entry fields using the soft- or decrease the value.
touch keys. – press the handwheel to
acknowledge your entry

Introduction - 5
CPC100 V 1.4

The Options Menu Customizing Your Working Environment

Regional Settings
Regional setting for language, temperature unit, date and time style. These settings
affect the way the CPC 100 software displays and sort dates, times, numbers and decimal
points.
Service
During operation, CPC 100 creates a log file with a user-definable logging level
We recommend to set the logging level to "Warning"
1st Goal: Always Loading Certain Test Cards on System Start-Up
– Fill out one or more test card(s) of your choice with the parameters you
need

– Change to Test Procedure Overview

Define system language – Press S A V E A S D E F A U L T

Define temperature unit °C or °F You have now set the default for the CPC 100 start-up.

2nd Goal: Loading a Certain Test Card with Always the Same Values
Define the display style for date
and time
– Fill out the test card of your choice with the parameters you want to assign
System Info to that card

Displays system information.

– Put the focus to onto the test card’s tap

– Press S A V E A S D E F A U L T
You have now changed the default for this test card type.

The command R E S T O R E F A C T O R Y D E F A U L T S at the Options tab

Device Setup resets all user-specific settings made in the CPC 100
software to factory-defined defaults.
This includes the test card defaults and the test procedure default.

Introduction - 6

Introduction
Quick
CPC100 V 1.4

Settings Page Measuring with Quick

Quick is the most basic mode to operate all of the CPC 100 outputs in a manual-like mode Pressing the S E T T I N G S menu key opens the Settings page. The Settings page If the output quantities of the selected output can be measured, the combo boxes "1st
with front panel control. with the exception of the TRRatio test card looks as show below. measured quantity" and "2nd measured quantity" provide IOut and/or VOut for
selection.
Set output range Set output value Overload indication IOut sel and V Out sel designate the frequency-selective measurement to filter out
interferences as they usually occur in substations. The measured input is filtered
Set frequency No indication:
according to the set output frequency.
value or - if no overload
"Sync w/ V1AC" Dotted indication:
is selected - an overload in the After having set all necessary parameters, press the I/O (test start/stop)
phase angle. past push-button. The Quick test card enters the "on" state, the set power output
Solid indication: value is switched to CPC 100’s outputs, the measuring continues.
an overload now Pressing the Quick test card menu key K E E P R E S U L T S saves the currently
1st measured
quantity measured values and "freezes" their display in the measurement table. Both the
Set the calculated "measuring" and the "on" state remain active, the measurement continues in a
(including CT and
value to be new line of the measurement table.
VT)
displayed in table
Note 1: When testing capacitive test objects using voltages ≥ 500V, make
below.
2nd measured sure that the test object’s capacity does not exceed 25nF.
Depends on
quantity settings 1st and Together with the test object’s capacity, the leakage inductance of
(including CT and 2nd measured CPC 100’s internal output transformer forms a series resonant circuit.
VT) quantity. Especially at frequencies > 50/60Hz this may result in voltage
The Settings page allows setting the test cards individually. At the Device Setup tab in superelevation.
Measurement table showing results the Options view (see page Introduction-4), the same properties can be set for all test
cards of a test procedure. As a rule, do not use the Settings page but the Device Setup Note 2: Never use Quick to measure the resistance of windings with a high
tab in the Options view to set the test cards. Making different settings for the test cards inductance because turning off the DC source results in life-
Range
is rarely a good idea. Set the test cards individually using the Settings page only in well- threatening voltage levels.
The output range combo box provides a list of available output ranges including either founded cases. For this kind of measurement only use the special winding resistance
CB 2:, CU20: or CU1: output ranges if the respective external booster was selected at the
If a test card contains results, the settings cannot be changed. When a file containing test card RWinding or the test card TRTapCheck!
Options tab Device Setup or on the Settings page.
results is loaded, the Settings page can be used to view the settings of the test
procedure.

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Synchronizing Output Frequency with V1AC Trigger Settings

Sync w/ V1AC A trigger is the occurrence of a selected event, for example, a binary trigger is the first
change of the state at the binary input.
Set S Y N C W / V 1 A C by pressing the menu key that appears when the focus is
on the frequency/phase angle data entry field.
This synchronizes the CPC 100 output frequency with the V1AC input frequency Select the trigger event Threshold value for
trigger on
(we recommend a minimum input voltage of 10V on V1AC, possible range
48 - 62Hz). In this case the phase angle of the output is displayed rather than measurements.
Indicates the signal
the frequency. Set the phase angle value relative to the phase angle of the condition at the
V1 AC input signal. binary input Bin In.
The icon next to the frequency/phase angle data entry field reflects the actual
setting.
Due to the PLL (phase locked loop) technology, the synchronization with V1AC Delay time display Select to switch off CPC 100 outputs
takes places about 100ms after the test was started. The delay time is the time between the last when the trigger event occurs.
change of the CPC 100 output value and Clear to leave the CPC 100 outputs on
the occurrence of the trigger event. after the trigger event occurred.
Note: Sync w/ V1AC is not available in all output modes. The measurement values are "frozen".
To store the results, press .

Note that some of the trigger events offered in the Trigger on: combo box depend on
the measured quantity settings below (trigger on measurement).
Trigger on "Overload": the occurrence or the clearing of an output overload condition
(clearing is delayed by 100 ms to debounce).

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Quick
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CT Ratio (and Burden) CT Ratio (with Burden) - The option "Measure Burden"
Use the CTRatio test card to measure a current transformer’s ratio and burden with Nominal primary current Select the check box "Measure Burden" to measure the burden in VA.
injection on the CT’s primary side with up to 800A from AC OUTPUT.
Note: This option is only useful as long as the injected current Itest is about of the
Primary Output range Select to stop test automatically when measurement
magnitude of the nominal current Iprim.
injection is done.
current Nominal secondary current

Use current
Actual current clamp rather than
injected into CT’s IAC input*)
primary side

Burden
CT

Burden
Phase angle ϕ
CT
relative to Iprim

Measured Select to enter

secondary secondary
current current instead of
measuring it

Ratio Iprim. / Isec.: Polarity: See ”CT Ratio (with Burden)

OK = phaseIsec - phaseIprim
Isec act x (Iprim nom/Iprim act)
= -45° < 0° < +45°
- The option "Measure
and deviation in % NOTOK = all other cases Burden"” on page Current
((Kn x Isec - Iprim)/Iprim) x 100% Transformer-2

*)
Due to cross-talk between the measuring inputs V1 AC and V2 AC, we suggest not
to connect a current clamp to the input V2 AC. Therefore, use a current clamp with
current output. See also ”Device Setup” on page Introduction-4.

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CT Ratio (with Burden) - The option "Measure Burden" CT Burden

Additional measurements when "Measure burden" is selected: This is the preferred method in cases, when the current of max. 800A that CPC 100 can Secondary Nominal
feed into the CT’s primary side is not sufficient. injection secondary current
current from
6A AC output Select to stop test automatically when
measurement is done.

Output
Vsec: measured secondary voltage frequency
and phase angle relative to Iprim

Burden
CT
Actual injection
current
measured via Select to enter
input IAC secondary
Burden in VA: Isec nom × voltage instead of
(Vsec act × Isec nom/Isec act) measuring it

cos ϕ: cosine of angle between Isec and Vsec Secondary

voltage at the
burden,
Note: For the meaning of the other test card components, see page Current measured at
input V1AC, Cosinus of phase
Transformer-1.
and phase angle ϕ
Burden in VA: Isec nom ×
angle ϕ relative (Vsec act × Isec nom/Isec act)
to Isec

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CT Excitation (Kneepoint)
Use the CTExcitation test card to record the excitation curve of a current transformer. Maximum test voltage The graph displays the test results in form of an interpolated curve with test point mark-
This test performs an automatic injection of a test voltage of up to 2kV to the current ers.
Maximum test
transformer’s secondary side. Turn the handwheel to set the focus onto the graph, and press it. This will bring up a
current
crosshair cursor that lets you navigate through the list of test points by using the keys
Select to run test P R E V I O U S P O I N T and N E X T P O I N T . Turning the handwheel has the same effect. The
Output
automatically. fields "V:" and "I:" display the value pair of each test point.
frequency
Note: Pressing
A D D P O I N T to
Demagnetizing the CT Core
Actual voltage add a test point Performing a CT Excitation measurement demagnetizes the CT core.
to the graph does

Burden
Demagnetization can also be done without recording an excitation curve by
CT not work in Auto
pressing the button D E M A G .
Actual current mode.
To make the context-dependent menu key D E M A G . visible put the focus onto the test
card’s tab.

IEC/BS According to IEC 60044-1, the knee point is defined as the point
on the curve where a voltage increment of 10% increases the
current by 50%.
ANSI 45° According to IEEE C57.13, the knee point is the point where, with
a double logarithmic representation, the tangent line to the curve
forms a 45° angle.
Applies to current transformer cores without an air gap.
ANSI 30° Like ANSI 45° but forming a 30° angle.
Applies to current transformer cores with an air gap.

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Winding Resistance Voltage Withstand Test

Use the test card RWinding to measure the resistance of a current transformer’s Use the test card VWithstand to measure the voltage withstand capability of the
secondary winding. Nominal test Output range Measurement range Maximum secondary winding and secondary wiring. To do so, disconnect the burden. As shown in
current deviation the following figure, connect one cable of the 2kV output to the transformer’s secondary
Never open the measuring circuit while current flows. Dangerous voltage may
between the (1S1) winding connection and the other cable to earth and the transformer’s primary
occur! Check whether the red warning light "I" and the discharge LED are off
measured values connection (P1). Open the secondary ground connection and ground the burden for
before disconnecting the device under test. Before disconnecting from CPC 100, Actual test
within the last safety reasons.
connect the device under test on both ends to protective earth. current
10 s of the
measurement.
The results are
Measured considered stable
voltage at input if Dev < 0.1%.

Burden
VDC
CT

Burden
CT
Transformer’s
winding
resistance Total elapsed time

Enable/disable
Off before disconnecting device temperature
Tmeas: Actual ambient temperature
under test compensation
for the result Tref: Temperature for which the result is calculated
Rref: Calculated resistance.
In Centigrade:
Rref = (VDC / IDC) x (235°C + Tref) / (235°C + Tmeas)
In Fahrenheit:
Rref = (VDC / IDC) x (391°F + Tref F) / (391°F + Tmeas F)
Note: Formula according to IEC 60076-1
Off before disconnecting device under test
Note: If n/a appears in the VDC or Rmeas box, the VDC input is overloaded.

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Voltage Withstand Test Polarity Check

Use the PolCheck test card to check a series of test points for correct polarity.
Be aware that the terminal that is connected to the transformer’s secondary ☺ If CPOL detects the same signal characteristic at a test point, it considers
connection "1S1" leads life-hazardous voltage! To do so, CPC 100 injects a special polarity test signal at a certain location. This signal the polarity as OK, and lights up the green LED.
can either be a voltage or a current signal from CPC 100, and has a signal characteristic If the signal characteristic is inverted or distorted, CPOL considers the
Terminates test when Nominal test Output similar to a saw-tooth signal with a different steepness for the rising and the falling slope. polarity not OK, and lights up the red LED.
current threshold is reached voltage frequency The polarity check itself is then done with the accessory CPOL, a portable easy-to-use
(2kV max.) polarity checker.
☺+ If CPOL detects a signal that is too low, both LEDs light up at the same
time. Remedy: increase the signal magnitude.

Terminates test when ☺+ If the capacity of CPOL’s battery gets low, the LEDs start flashing. As long
testing time has elapsed as the LEDs are flashing, CPOL’s battery provides sufficient power to
flashing
continue working. However, the battery should be changed as soon as
possible.

Actual test voltage

Actual test current Notes: If you detect a wrong polarity in the current path, turn off
CT green LED red LED
CPC 100 first, and only then disconnect the terminals.

Highest measured current Never operate CPOL with an open battery compartment. A life-
☺ hazardous voltage level may occur in the battery compartment if
CPC 100 injects a
polarity polarity CPOL’s probe touches a test point with high voltage potential!
special polarity check
Time span Vtest is applied signal checker CPOL checker CPOL
to the output

During the test the test voltage increases in a ramp characteristic from 0V to Vtest. Vtest
is then applied to the output for the specified time span. The measurements are
continuously taken. Afterwards Vtest decreases in a ramp characteristic.

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Polarity Check CT RatioV (with Voltage)

Select the option "Intermittent" to
a) save power in the 800A AC output range
b) define a pulse duty cycle for the output signal:
T on: time span the signal is applied to the output
T off: time span the signal output is paused
Use the CTRatioV test card to measure a current transformer’s ratio. To do so, feed a
voltage of up to 500V from the 2kV AC output to the transformer’s secondary side.
The preferred method for CT ratio measurement is current injection using the CTRatio
test card. However, on CTs such some GIS CTs or bushing CTs on power transformers
where the primary current path is not accessible, the method described in this section is
the only solution.

A Ton/Toff ratio of 2.000s/9.000s means the signal is applied for
2 seconds, then paused for 9 seconds. After that the cycle repeats.
Burden
To measure the CT ratio using the CTRatioV test card, connect the 2kV AC output to
the CT’s secondary winding and the V2 AC input to the main conductors, e.g. on a power CT
transformer to the transformer’s bushings of different phases.

Select output
range

Amplitude

Enter results
manually

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CT RatioV (with Voltage) CT Rogowski

Secondary Nominal primary current Use the CTRogowski test card to measure a Rogowski coil’s ratio by injecting current Shielded cable with twisted Electronic protection relay
inception into the current-carrying conductor, and by measuring the induced voltage at the end of wires. Shield connected to with integrator (e.g.,
Nominal secondary current the Rogowski coil windings. Rogowski coil. 150mV at Inominal)
voltage
A Rogowski coil’s induced voltage is proportional to the conductor current differentiated
Select to stop with respect to time. Therefore, in order to acquire a direct equivalent of the conductor’s
test current, the induced voltage needs to be integrated. In general, a Rogowski coil’s output
Output
automatically signal is either lead via an integrating amplifier or fed into an electronic protection relay P2
frequency
when with integrator. The CTRogowski test card integrates the Rogowski coil’s output signal
measurement is at the CPC 100’s V2 AC input. P1
Measured done
secondary Disconnect the Rogowski coil’s output signal from the electronic protection relay, and Relay
voltage plug it into CPC 100’s V2 AC input.
The CTRogowski test card measures the amplitude of the injected current Iprim and the
Rogowski coil’s output voltage Vsec, integrates this signal, and calculates the secondary
Select to enter current Isec, its phase angle as well as the actual ratio and the deviation.
primary voltage
Primary voltage instead of
measured on measuring it
V2 AC input

Ratio error
Polarity: Ratio Iprim. / Isec.:
OK = phaseIsec - phaseIprim Isec act x (Iprim nom/Iprim act)
= -45° < 0° < + 45°
NOTOK = all other cases and deviation in %
((Kn x Isec - Iprim)/Iprim) x 100%

Note: If the transformer’s knee point voltage is approximated or exceeded, due to the
transformer’s saturation the measurement results are not correct anymore. If
the knee point is extensively exceeded, the transformer can even be damaged.
Therefore, the knee point voltage should be known or measured beforehand.

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CT Rogowski CT Low Power (Ratio)

Nominal secondary voltage of Rogowski coil Nominal Use the CTLowPower test card to measure the ratio of a low power current trans- Nominal primary Nominal secondary voltage Select to stop test
frequency of the former with a built-in burden and an output voltage that is directly proportional to the current automatically when
Nominal Select check box for
Output range Rogowski coil’s primary current. measurement is done
primary current automatic test, clear Output range
secondary Electronic protection relay with low
of Rogowski coil for manual test Primary
voltage voltage input (e.g., 22.5mV at Inom)
injection
current

Primary
injection Built-in burden
Actual current
current
injected into
CT’s primary Phase angle ϕ
Relay
Frequency of side relative to Iprim
injected current
Shielded cable with
Itest
twisted wires
Actual output Measured Select to enter
current secondary secondary
Select to voltage voltage instead of
manually enter measuring it
Vsec instead of
measuring it

Secondary Ratio Iprim. / Isec.: Polarity:

voltage Ratio: Iprim / Isec and deviation of current ratio in % Isec act x (Iprim nom/Iprim act) OK = phaseIsec - phaseIprim
= 45° < 0° < +45°
and deviation in % NOTOK = all other cases
Polarity: ((Kn x Isec - Iprim)/Iprim) x 100%
Calculated
OK = phaseIsec - phaseIprim
secondary = –45° < 0° < +45°
current *) NOTOK = all other cases

*) Note that the current Isec does not really exist in the system. It is a calculated current only.

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CPC100 V 1.4

VT Ratio VT Burden
Use the VTRatio test card to measure a voltage transformer’s ratio with injection on the Correction factor Nominal primary voltage Use the VTBurden test card to measure a voltage transformer’s secondary burden with
VT’s primary side with up to 2kV from AC OUTPUT. for Vprim voltage injection on the VT’s secondary side with up to 130V from AC OUTPUT.
1/√3 and 1/3: Correction factors for Vsec
To do so, open the circuit as shown in the figure below, and inject the AC voltage from
Nominal secondary voltage CPC 100’s 130V AC output into the burden. Input IAC measures the current that flows
Primary into the burden, and input V1AC the voltage at the burden.
injection
voltage
Select to stop
test
Output
automatically
frequency

Burden
when
VT measurement is

Burden
done
Measured
VT
primary voltage
Select to enter
secondary
voltage instead of
measuring it
Secondary
voltage
measured at
V1AC, and its
phase angle Ratio and deviation in %
relative to the
measured Polarity:
Vprim OK = phaseIsec - phaseIprim
= 45° < 0° < +45°
NOTOK = all other cases

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VT Burden Voltage Withstand Test Polarity Check

Correction factor for Vsec This test is identical to the voltage withstand test described on page Current Trans- This test is identical to the polarity check described on page Current Transformer-5.
former-4.
Output
Nominal secondary voltage
frequency
Select to stop test automatically when
measurement is done
Secondary
injection
voltage from

Burden
130V AC
output VT

Use current
VT
clamp rather than
input IAC*)

Actual voltage at
the burden green LED red LED
Select to enter
measured at
secondary ☺
input V1AC
current instead of CPC 100 injects a polarity polarity
measuring it special polarity checker CPOL checker CPOL
Actual current check signal
through burden
measured via Cosinus of phase angle ϕ
input IAC and
its deviation
Burden in VA: Vsec nom × (Isec act × Vsec nom/Vsec act)

*)
Due to cross-talk between the measuring inputs V1AC and V2AC, we suggest not to
connect a current clamp to the input V2AC. Therefore, use a current clamp with
current output.

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CPC100 V 1.4

VT Electronics
Use the VTElectronics test card to test the ratio of non-conventional electronic voltage Correction factor Nominal primary voltage
transformers with a very low level secondary voltage. for Vprim
1/√3 and 1/3: Correction factors for V sec
Electronic voltage transformer Electronic protection relay Primary
with low voltage input injection Nominal secondary voltage
voltage
Select to stop
test
automatically
Output
when
frequency
measurement is
done

Measured
Shielded cable
primary voltage Select to enter
with twisted wires
secondary
voltage instead of
Secondary measuring it
voltage
measured at
V1AC, and its
phase angle
relative to the
measured Ratio and deviation in %
Vprim
Polarity:
OK = phaseIsec - phaseIprim
= 45° < 0° < +45°
NOTOK = all other cases

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TanDelta
The TanDelta test card was especially developed for CP TD1.
CP TD1 is an optionally available high precision test system for on-site insulation tests of
high voltage systems like power and measuring transformers, circuit breakers, capacitors
and isolators. CP TD1 works as an add-on device to CPC 100 and is described in chapter
”CP TD1” of this User Manual.
Since the TanDelta test card exclusively belongs to CP TD1, it is also described in the
CP TD1 Reference Manual.
The TanDelta test card can be accessed from CT, VT, Transformer and Others test
card groups.

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CPC100 V 1.4

TR Ratio (per Tap)

Use the TRRatio test card to measure a power transformer’s ratio by injecting AC voltage 2. Setup for testing a power transformer ratio: Yd5 transformer, primary side star 3. Setup to measure a power transformer’s ratio for each single tap changer position:
with up to 2kV from AC OUTPUT into the transformer’s primary side (refer to the connection, secondary side delta connection with a 5x30°=150° phase shift:
following figures).
1. Setup for testing a power transformer ratio: Yy0 transformer, primary and secondary
side star connection.

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TR Ratio (per Tap)

The following table shows the Vprim and Vsec settings on the TRRatio test card for IEC 60076 Winding Connection to CPC 100 TRRatio IEC 60076 Winding Connection to CPC 100 TRRatio
different transformer’s winding connections. vector settings vector settings
group HV/H LV/X 2 kV output V1 AC input
group HV/H LV/X 2 kV output V1 AC input
red black red black Vprim Vsec red black red black Vprim Vsec
Dd0 U/H1 V/H2 u/X1 v/X2 Dd6 U/H1 V/H2 v/X2 u/X1
V v V/H2 W/H3 v/X2 w/X3 V w u V/H2 W/H3 w/X3 v/X2

U W u w W/H3 U/H1 w/X3 u/X1 U W v W/H3 U/H1 u/X1 w/X3

Yy0 U/H1 V/H2 u/X1 v/X2 Yy6 U/H1 V/H2 v/X2 u/X1
V v V/H2 W/H3 v/X2 w/X3 V w u V/H2 W/H3 w/X3 v/X2

U W u w W/H3 U/H1 w/X3 u/X1 U W v W/H3 U/H1 u/X1 w/X3

Dz0 U/H1 V/H2 u/X1 v/X2 Dz6 U/H1 V/H2 v/X2 u/X1
V v V/H2 W/H3 v/X2 w/X3 V w u V/H2 W/H3 w/X3 v/X2

U W u w W/H3 U/H1 w/X3 u/X1 U W v W/H3 U/H1 u/X1 w/X3

Dy5 U/H1 V/H2 n/X0 u/X1 Dy11 U/H1 V/H2 u/X1 n/X0
V u V/H2 W/H3 n/X0 v/X2 V v V/H2 W/H3 v/X2 n/X0
w w
U W v W/H3 U/H1 n/X0 w/X3 U W u W/H3 U/H1 w/X3 n/X0

Yd5 U/H1 N/H0 w/X3 u/X1 Yd11 U/H1 N/H0 u/X1 w/X3
V u V/H2 N/H0 u/X1 v/X2 V v V/H2 N/H0 v/X2 u/X1
w w
U W v W/H3 N/H0 v/X2 w/X3 U W u W/H3 N/H0 w/X3 v/X2

Yz5 U/H1 V/H2 n/X0 u/X1 Yz11 U/H1 V/H2 u/X1 n/X0
V u V/H2 W/H3 n/X0 v/X2 V v V/H2 W/H3 v/X2 n/X0
w w
U W v W/H3 U/H1 n/X0 w/X3 U W u W/H3 U/H1 w/X3 n/X0

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CPC100 V 1.4

TR Ratio (per Tap) Settings Page Winding Resistance

Nominal primary voltage for each measurement Pressing the S E T T I N G S menu key opens the Settings page. The Settings page Use the RWinding test card to measure the resistance of a power transformer’s wind-
ing as described on page Current Transformer-4.
Correction factor 1/√3: Correction factor for Vsec of the TRRatio test card has another functionality as on other test cards.
for Vprim Alternatively. inject the current directly from 400A DC output as shown below.
Nominal secondary voltage The Settings page allows adding the transformer’s ratio per tap as follows. After
pressing the A D D T A P menu key first, the Vprim and Vsec values for the first tap are Connect the CP SA1 discharge box to CPC 100’s V DC input sockets to protect
taken from the main page. Change the tap number to the lowest tap of the transformer yourself and CPC 100 from high-voltage hazards.
Nominal ratio,
calculated from under test (e.g. –16 or 0). Add the next tap by pressing the A D D T A P menu key and
Nominal
Vprim nom / enter the corresponding Vprim and Vsec values. After then, pressing the A D D T A P menu
primary
Vsec nom key repeatedly adds more taps with a step calculated from the values for the first two
injection
taps. After adding all taps, press the M A I N P A G E menu key to transfer the data to the
voltage
main page.

Measured
Output frequency
primary
current;
changes
depending on
the line Phase angle of
selected in Iprim relative to
table below nominal Vprim;
changes
depending on the
line selected in CP SA1
Data entry field table below
to enter the Vsec secondary voltage measured at V1 AC
transformer’s
° phase angle of secondary voltage
tap number for
each :1 measured ratio Performing a TR Ratio Test (per Tap)
measurement % measured ratio error While passing through the power transformer’s tap changer positions, press
K E E P R E S U L T S for each single position.

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TRTapCheck (for OLTC)

Use the TRTapCheck test card to measure the winding resistance of the individual taps Nominal test Output range
of a power transformer’s tap changer, and to check whether the on-load tap changer current
(OLTC) switches without interruption.
CPC 100 injects a constant current from Actual test Actual ambient
the 6A DC output into the power current temperature
transformer and the current is led via the
IAC/DC input for measurement.
Alternatively, the current injected from the
Measured Temperature for
400A DC output is measured internally.
voltage at input which the result
From this current value and the voltage
taps VDC is calculated
measured by the V DC input, the winding
resistance is calculated.
In the moment the tap is changed, the
Data entry field Automatic tap
IAC/DC measuring input detects the
to enter the counting order
sudden, very short drop of the current
transformer’s
flow. A properly working tap change
tap number for
differs from a malfunctioning one, e.g., an
each
interruption during the change, by the
measurement
magnitude of the ripple and slope values. Rmeas: Actual resistance
An interruption will result in much higher
Dev.: Maximum deviation between the measured values within
ripple and slope values than a properly
the last 10 s of the measurement. The results are
functioning tap change.
considered stable if Dev < 0.1%.
The ripple and slope values are indicated
Rref: Calculated resistance (temperature-compensated); refer
at the TRTapCheck test card’s measure-
to formula on page Current Transformer-4.
ment table.
Ripple: Samples and holds the biggest measured current ripple
OLTC that occurred in the actual measuring cycle in negative
Never open the measuring circuit while current flows. Dangerous voltage may direction. It is indicated in % with reference to IDC.
occur! Slope: Samples and holds the biggest measured steepness of the
falling edge of the actual test current.

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CPC100 V 1.4
TRTapCheck (for OLTC)
Tap Changer Test and Measuring the Winding Resistance
For the tap changer test, inject the same current value for each phase. We suggest to
move the tap changer to the same direction for all measurements, because, in general,
properly functioning tap changers can show quite different results depending on the
direction of movement. However, an interruption caused by a defective tap changer
results in comparatively high measured values for ripple and slope; here the direction
does not matter.
Example: Results of a tap changer and winding resistance test
For the tap changer test, the last 2 columns of the table are relevant.
High ripple because inductance is
charged
Values okay because always in the
same range
Tap defective: significantly higher values for ripple and slope. Compared to the properly
functioning tap change of line 5, for the defective tap in line 7 the ripple is about 30 times
and the slope about 15 times higher.
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Voltage Withstand Test
When results are measured, the A U T O K E E P R E S U L T menu key is available. This test is identical to the voltage withstand test described on page Current Trans-
After pressing the A U T O K E E P R E S U L T menu key, CPC 100 waits until stable former-4.
results with a deviation less than 0.1% within the time period of 10 seconds are
achieved. After then, a new result line is added and the next measurement
starts.
Performing a Tap Changer Test
1. Enter the test settings (see page Transformer-4).
2. Press the I/O (test start/stop) push-button to start the test.
3. Press K E E P R E S U L T to save the resistance value of this tap or press
AUTO KEEP RESULT.
CPC 100 waits until stable results with a deviation less than 0.1% within the
time period of 10 seconds are achieved. After then, a new result line is added
showing the number of the next measured tap.
4. At the transformer, set the tap displayed in the last result line.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all taps you want to measure.
6. Press the I/O (test start/stop) push-button to stop the test and wait until
the transformer windings are discharged.
Before disconnecting the transformer under test, ground all transformer’s
connections.
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µΩ Measurement
The Resistance test card provides a total of three output ranges. The test setup depends 10mΩ to 10 Ω 10 Ω to 20kΩ
on the selected range.
Setup for a µΩ measurement in the 6A DC range: Setup for an Ω to k Ω measurement in the V DC (2 wire) range:
1µΩ to 10mΩ
Setup for a µΩ measurement in the 400A DC range:

Inject current from 6A DC output to both sides of the test object. To measure this At this range, the DC input VDC outputs the current needed to measure the resistance.
current, route it via the IAC/DC input as shown in the figure above. Input V DC
measures the voltage drop, the software calculates the test object’s resistance.
Inject current from 400A DC output to both sides of the test object. Input VDC
Do not measure on a large inductance in this mode. Use RWinding instead.
measures the voltage drop, the software calculates the test object’s resistance.

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CPC100 V 1.4

µΩ Measurement Winding Resistance Voltage Withstand Test

Use the RWinding test card to measure the resistance of a current transformer’s sec- This test is identical to the voltage withstand test described on page Current Trans-
Nominal test Output range, select from 400A DC, 6A Select to stop ondary winding as described on page Current Transformer-4. former-4.
current ("n/a" if DC or VDC (2 wire) test Alternatively. inject the current directly from 400A DC output.
VDC 2 wire) automatically
when Connect the CP SA1 discharge box to CPC 100’s V DC input sockets to protect
measurement yourself and CPC 100 from high-voltage hazards.
is done

Smallest Highest
possible possible

Burden
resistance resistance
CT
Select to enter
VDC instead of
measuring it

Actual test
current that is
injected into
the test object Measured voltage Calculated resistance of test object,
drop at the test R = VDC / IDC
object

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Resistance
CPC100 V 1.4

RGround
Use the RGRound test card to determine earth resistance between a substation’s ground Measuring the ground resistance of small ground systems Measuring the ground resistance of large ground systems
system and a remote auxiliary electrode. To measure the earth resistance, CPC 100
injects AC current between the substation’s ground system and a temporary remote
auxiliary electrode. A second auxiliary electrode is used to measure the voltage potential
across the substation’s earth resistance.
Note: Make sure not to position the auxiliary electrode U too close to the substation’s
ground system. If you do so, you measure in a range where the earth resistance
may not be linear (see figure below).
We suggest to test several points using a longer distance to the substation
ground. That way you get a better understanding of where the linear range of
the earth resistance lies, and where the measurements are reliable.

Theoretical resistance characteristic of an earth electrode:

> 1km
Earth resistance in mΩ Auxiliary
electrode U
600

500 90º
ΔU (Bird’s-eye view)
400 linear range of earth resistance 3...5 x a
Auxiliary Auxiliary
300 electrode I electrode U
200 ≈ 10xa ΔU
3...5 x a
100

0
a Substation ground
Distance a I
a= size of the earthing system
a
a a= size of the earthing system

I
Substation A ground Substation B ground

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CPC100 V 1.4

RGround
Measuring the soil resistivity Calculating the soil resistivity: Nominal test current
ρ=2πdR
Legend: Nominal test current. Select a
ρ = soil resistivity frequency other than the 50 or
60Hz mains frequency to
d = distance between auxiliary electrodes (identical between all electrodes) prevent interferences by stray
R = calculated resistance as indicated at the RGround test card (R(f)) earth currents.
With the spacing of "d", the test measures the average soil resistivity between the U
auxiliary electrodes down to a depth of "d". Therefore, varying "d" also varies the depth
of the volume for which the soil resistivity is to be measured.

Actual test current (rms value)

The 6A AC output can carry a life-threatening voltage level at high loop
impedances or open measuring circuits.

Auxiliary Auxiliary Auxiliary Auxiliary Measured voltage between

electrode I electrode U electrode U electrode I substation ground and the
ΔU To learn how to measure the resistance of a single ground rod in an earthing auxiliary electrode U (rms
system, refer to the CPC 100 Reference Manual, section "RGround" of chapter value, non-selective frequency) Calculated ohmic Calculated inductive
"Resistance". The CPC 100 Reference Manual is available in PDF format on the and phase shift between VRMS part of earth part of earth
d d d
CPC Explorer CD-ROM. and IRMS. impedance impedance
(frequency-selective (frequency-selective
d= distance measurement) measurement)

Resistance - 4

Resistance
Others: Sequencer
CPC100 V 1.4

General Testing an Overcurrent Relay with an ARC Function

Use the Sequencer test card to define a sequence of states to be applied to a connected
test object. A sequence of up to 7 states can be defined. The states within that sequence
execute sequentially. For each state, a trigger signal can be specified to prematurely
terminate this state and execute the next one.
A sequence of states can either be executed once from state 1 to state x, or repeated
continuously. Furthermore, the complete sequence can prematurely be terminated if
during the execution of one of its states this state’s specified trigger condition occurs.
Switch off on trigger, i.e., abort sequence when the trigger condition becomes true
*) Note that some of the trigger events offered in the trigger event combo box depend This sequence of four states tests a complete autoreclosure cycle with both a short dead
on the measured quantity settings below (trigger on measurement). time (rapid autoreclosure) and a long dead time (slow autoreclosure).
Trigger on "Overload": the occurrence or the clearing of an output overload condition
(clearing is delayed by 100 ms to debounce).
**) I>
Setting a time of 0.000s makes the state infinite. Only a trigger signal will terminate
it.
OFF ON
The feature M A N U A L T R I G G E R provides a possibility to manually initiate a
trigger signal (i.e., a premature termination) of the current state at any time.
This manual trigger has the same function as an automatic trigger signal.

Synchronize with V1AC (needs up to 200ms to Re-start when sequence is Press the A D D S T A T E button to define additional states. Note that the
synchronize) finished maximum possible number of states is 6.

Output range selection

States table (state-specific

settings):
– output quantity settings
– trigger specification *)
– duration of state if no trigger
occurs **)

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CPC100 V 1.4

Testing an Overcurrent Relay with an ARC Function

State 1: "wait for the CB to open" State 3: "wait for the CB to open" Note: For debouncing purposes, at CB closing time measurements, CPC 100 adds a
Like state 1, see previous figure. fixed time of 100ms to the measured value. In order to determine the true CB
Set to output 400A until the trigger condition "Overload" occurs. closing time value, these 100ms need to be deducted from the value displayed
Here, trigger condition "Overload" means: CPC 100 cannot in the measurement table.
provide the 400A any longer because of the opening CB contact.
Therefore, the opening CB contact terminates state 1. Time sequence of the four states to test the autoreclosure cycle
The measurement table shows for state 1 that the relay time +
the CB opening time lasted 290ms. Fault inception: overcurrent condition occurs
I
CB opens CB autoreclosure
CB opens again

100ms 100ms

State 4: "wait for the CB to close"

State 2: "wait for the CB to close"
Long dead time. Set to output 50A*) until the "Overload" trigger
Short dead time. Set to output 50A until the "Overload" trigger condition that started state 4 clears. t
condition that started state 2 clears.
The measurement table shows for state 4 that the long dead State 1 State 2*) State 3 State 4*)
The measurement table shows for state 2 that the short dead time + the CB closing time lasted 3.191s. This time also includes short long dead time
time + the CB closing time lasted 477ms. This time also includes the additional time to compensate for the debounce (see note). dead time
the additional time to compensate for the debounce (see note).
The actual value for CB close equals 3.191s - 100ms = 3.091s.
The actual value for CB close equals 477ms - 100ms = 377ms.
*) Current values < 50A do not initiate an "Overload" when the current circuit
*)
Note that the r.m.s. measurement of IOut reacts slow and Not relevant for this test opens. For this reason, a nominal current value of 50A was chosen here, even State 2 and 4 incl. the additional 100 ms CPC 100 adds to compensate for the
though the CB is open.
therefore the measurement table does not show the full current. debounce (see note above).

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Others:
Sequencer
Others: Ramping
CPC100 V 1.4

General
Use the Ramping test card to define a series of ramps to be applied to a connected test
object.
A series of up to 5 ramps can be defined. The ramps within that series execute
sequentially, and run from a start to an end value within a set period of time.
It is possible to specify a trigger signal that prematurely terminates either
• the entire series of ramps
The feature M A N U A L T R I G G E R provides a possibility to manually initiate a I
Ramp 2
trigger signal (i.e., a premature termination) of the current ramp at any time.
200A
This manual trigger has the same function as an automatic trigger signal.
Press the A D D R A M P button to define additional ramps. Note that the maximum
possible number of ramps is 5.

Ra
p
Example of a series of ramps

mp
• or the actual ramp only, and then continues with the next one (if any).

m
Ra

3
Start value of ramp

Switch off on trigger, i.e., when a trigger condition becomes true Ramp 1
Ramp 2
Ramp 3
Output range selection & actual
output value 1A t
The three ramps defined in the ramps table shown above result in an output signal like 0s 5s 15s 20s
Ramped quantity & fixed quantity
this:

Ramps table (ramp-specific Ramp 1 Ramp 2 Ramp 3

settings): • from 1A • from 200A • from 200A
– output quantity settings (set at "Start val:") (end value of ramp 1) (end value of ramp 2)
– ramp duration if no trigger • to end value 200A • to end value 200A • to end value 0A
occurs (set in line 1 column "A") (set in line 2 column "A") (set in line 3 column "A")
– trigger specification • in 5 s • for 10 seconds • in 5 seconds
(set in line 1 column "s") (set in line 2 column "s") (set in line 3 column "s")

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CPC100 V 1.4

Testing Pick Up / Drop Off Value of an Overcurrent Relay Time sequence of the three ramps:
To determine the pick up and the drop off value of a relay, a series of three ramps is Ramp 1: I ramp 2
defined. The first ramp determines the pick up value, the second one represents a 1s
Set to output a ramped current
pause time, and the third ramp determines the drop off value. 200A ramp 3
signal from 100.0A to either pick up
200.0A in 10s, or until the initially defined ramp
170.29A
trigger condition "Binary"
occurs. 152.35A
I>
Here, trigger condition "Binary" drop off
p1
means: the relay contact picks ram
up. In this moment, ramp 1 100A
terminates and the series
continues with ramp 2.
The measurement table shows
for ramp 1 that the relay
contact picked up after 7.175s
at a current value of 170.29A t
Ramp 3: 0A 1s
Because ramp 1 did not reach the 200A due to
0s 7.175s 1.1s 10s 21s
the trigger signal, ramp 3 starts with 170.29A,
and then ramps down to zero with the set
steepness (200.0A to 0.0A in 10s) until the
trigger condition "Binary" occurs.
Here, trigger condition "Binary" means: the
relay contact drops off. Since there are no
Ramp 2: further ramps defined, in this moment the
Pause time. Test current output sequence terminates.
is "frozen" for 1s. The measurement table shows for ramp 3 that
the relay contact dropped off 1.1s after ramp 3
CPC 100’s AC OUTPUT feeds the ramped current signal into a CT, which is connected to started at a current value of 152.35A.
an overcurrent relay. The overcurrent relay’s trip contact is fed into CPC 100’s binary
input BinIn, and acts there as a trigger signal.

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Others: Amplifier
CPC100 V 1.4

Use the Amplifier test card to set CPC 100 to an "amplifier-like" mode. In this mode, an Starting a high current output
Display of the measured high current
input signal fed into a synchronization input drives the high current output’s magnitude,
output signal
frequency and phase angle. Depending on the measured input signal, setting the amplification factor can
result in unintentionally high currents. If the magnitude of the input signal is
Select between IAC, V1AC and V2AC as synchronization inputs.
Set range unknown or uncertain, it is strongly recommended to set the amplification factor
To prevent saturation, the output signal follows sudden magnitude changes at the to "0" before starting the test.
synchronization input slowly. This smoothening effect delays the follow-up of the output
current up to 250ms.
Both the "amplification" factor and the phase angle between input and output are set by – Set an amplification factor of "0".
the user in the Amplifier test card. Measured
Set phase angle – Press I/O (test start/stop) to start the measurement.
phase angle
between input
Note 1: Changes in frequency and phase angle may result in unwanted effects. Both between input Now the display field shows the measured input value.
and output
frequency and phase must be held stable. and output
signal – With the measured input value in mind, enter the amplification factor now.
signal
– Acknowledge this entry by pressing the handwheel or the E N T E R key to start the
Note 2: The input frequency is limited to a range of 48 ... 62Hz.
output.
Select
synchronization Value
input measured at
synchronization
input (refer
to ”Starting a
high current
output” in the
Measured input frequency (48 ... 62Hz) next column).

Set the amplification factor to determine the ratio between input and output signal.

Note: The synchronization input is not automatically range-switching, it is fixed to it

maximum value.

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CPC100 V 1.4

Amplifier Use Case: GPS-Synchronized 3-Phase System for End-To-End Testing

Settings of Amplifier test card for this example use case:

Test set
CMC 256-3

GPS
synchronization
unit CMGPS

CPC 100 for CPC 100 for CPC 100 for

phase 1 phase 2 phase 3 This example shows how the three current outputs of a CMC 256-3 test set are led to the
synchronization inputs IAC of three CPC 100 test sets to drive their high current outputs.
This way, the CPC 100 high current outputs represent the "amplified" CMC 256-3 outputs
and, in this example, are connected to three CTs.

CT 1 CT 2 CT 3
Protection
relay

Others: Amplifier - 6
Others: Amplifier
Others: Comment
CPC100 V 1.4

Starting the String Editor Form Editor - Text Editor

The Comment card is inserted to a test procedure in the same manner like a test card. To create such a "2 columns" layout use the Form Editor. How to change a comment
Its purpose is to hold a user-defined comment and/or note regarding the actual test
If you need to change an existing comment, press E D I T . This starts the String Editor.
procedure or other important information such as operational data of a transformer, for Sub.: Buers
example. Trans.: TR24 Start the appropriate input mode, "Form Editor" or "Text Editor", change the entries of
Manuf.: Siemens your choice and press O K .
Type: KFRM 1863A / 22E
Year: 1955 How to clear a comment
Se. No.: T-54953
Press C L E A R C O M M E N T . The context-dependent menu keys change and provide two
This is a user-defined comment and/or note Power: 100 MVA
regarding the actual test procedure. more keys: C L E A R A L L and C L E A R T E X T .
VecGr.: YN/yn0
Uprim: 220.000V Clear All: Deletes the entire comment at once, i.e., all text in all columns.
Iprim: 262.5A Clear Text: Deletes all to the right of the tab, i.e., everything but the left-hand side
Usec: 110.000V column.
Isec: 525.0A
Uk: 10.2%

Enter the first word "Substation" and then a tab. Proceed with "Buers" and a carriage
return. Proceed accordingly:

Press the context-dependent menu key E D I T to start the String Editor, the tool Sub. Buers ↵
for entering text. Trans. TR24 ↵
Manuf. Siemens ↵
Type a.s.o.
When used for the Comment card, the String Editor differentiates between the input
modes "Form Editor" and "Text Editor". After pressing E D I T , "Text Editor" is active. With
the exception of the context-sensitive key to switch between these two modes, the user
interface is identical. The tab quasi denotes a column-break.

To create "flowing" text with no tabs in it, either input mode can be used. Compose a text The difference between Form Editor and Text Editor is that text left of the tab (the "first
of your choice by selecting the individual characters and symbols needed one by one and column", so to speak) cannot be accessed anymore in Text Editor, i.e., it is protected. To
confirm them by pressing the handwheel. When finished, acknowledge with O K . add, edit or delete first column entries use the Form Editor.

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Others: TanDelta
CPC100 V 1.4

The TanDelta test card was especially developed for CP TD1.

CP TD1 is an optionally available high precision test system for on-site insulation tests of
high voltage systems like power and measuring transformers, circuit breakers, capacitors
and isolators. CP TD1 works as an add-on device to CPC 100 and is described in chapter
”CP TD1” of this User Manual.
Since TanDelta test card exclusively belongs to CP TD1, it is also described in the
CP TD1 Reference Manual.
The TanDelta test card can be accessed from CT, VT, Transformer and Others test
card groups.

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Others: TanDelta
File Operations
CPC100 V 1.4

The CPC 100 File System The Menus

The CPC 100 file system differentiates two file types: Main File Operations Menu Submenu File

name.xml A test procedure with all of its test cards and specific settings. An
.xml file may also contain test results and assessments that were
stored together with the settings as report in the CPC 100 file
system for archiving purposes.
name.xmt Test procedure template, i.e., a user-defined template containing
one or more test cards with all of their specific test settings but
without test results.
Opens the submenu File (refer to ”Submenu File”)
Opens the submenu Edit (refer to ”Submenu Edit”)
Saves the currently open test, i.e., the test card(s) previously opened
in the Test Card View (refer to Note below).
Opens the String Editor. You can create a new folder with any name of
your choice.
Appends the contents of a test file (.xml) or template (.xmt) of your
choice to the currently open test.
Deletes the currently selected test or folder from CPC 100’s disk space.

Opens the String Editor. You can save the currently open test under a Opens the String Editor that enables you to rename the current test to
Note: The file containing the up-to-date measurements should be saved regularly. If new name of your choice (15 characters max.). any new name of your choice.
the test unit is switched off, or in case of a power outage, all unsaved
measurements will be lost. Use the handwheel or the U P / D O W N keys to select a test, and press
(for future use)
O P E N to open it. Changes to Test Card View.
Navigating Through the File System Closes the current test card(s), changes to Test Card View and opens
Closes the submenu and returns to the main File Operations menu.
Select a test or a folder using the handwheel or the U P / D O W N keys. the test procedure default.
To expand a collapsed folder tree , select it and press either the handwheel or
ENTER.

Note: Unlike the other menu items, the two S A V E . . . functions of the main File
Operations menu directly effect the currently open test, i.e., the test
procedure that was composed in the Test Card View, or the test that was loaded
in the CPC 100 file system beforehand.
Therefore, pressing S A V E , for example, does not save the test that you may
have highlighted in the folder tree, but the one that is currently open.

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CPC100 V 1.4

The Menus
Submenu Edit

Select the test of your choice. Press C U T to put the selected test or
folder to the Clipboard. Proceed with P A S T E ...

Select the test of your choice. Press C O P Y to copy test or folder to the
CPC 100 clipboard. Proceed with P A S T E ...

Move to the destination folder of your choice. Press P A S T E to insert the

contents of the CPC 100 clipboard to this folder.

Press P A S T E A S T E M P L . to make the contents of the CPC 100

clipboard a test procedure template.

(for future use)

Closes the E D I T submenu and returns to the main File Operations

menu.

Note: If a folder is cut or copied to the Clipboard, the selection is recursive, i.e., all of
its subfolders will also be put to the Clipboard.
Cutting or copying a test or folder, and trying to paste it in the same location,
opens the String Editor.
Since a test or folder cannot exist twice under the same name at the same
location, determine a new name for it using the String Editor.

File Operations - 2

File Operations
Common Functions
CPC100 V 1.4

Test Assessment The String Editor

The test assessment is a manual procedure carried out by the user.
The example below shows an assessment made at a VTRatio test card. However, the
assessment procedure is carried out in the same fashion on all test cards.
The String Editor is used to name or rename test cards, tests and templates as well as
to fill out the Comment card.
Any time such an operation becomes necessary, the String Editor starts automatically.
Change case
To change the default name, and to enter a name of your choice
– delete the default name by repeatedly pressing the backspace key
– enter the new test or folder name by consecutively selecting the characters
of your choice from the "on-screen keyboard" with the U P / D O W N keys or
by navigating to it with the handwheel

Text field Switch between

form and text – acknowledge every selected character by pressing the handwheel or E N T E R
editor
Move left

Available Move right

characters
Assessment
symbol Finish editing

Template Abort editing,

strings discard changes

– After the test, set the focus on the assessment symbol by turning the handwheel.
The number of available characters to choose from depends on the String Editor’s use.
Test not assessed. If, for example, a user-defined comment is to be entered in the Comment card, the
number of available characters is bigger as if a test is to be renamed. This difference are
special characters such as !, ?, _, [ ], etc.
– Use the context-dependent menu keys to assess the test:
Test OK Important special characters:
Test failed ↵ carriage return (line feed)
tab (special function in Form Editor mode; refer to page Others: Comment-7).

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CPC100 V 1.4

The String Editor

The Template Strings
The String Editor provides a feature, that allows you to save strings, i.e., names of test
cards, tests, templates, folders and files. Once these strings are saved, they can then be
selected as template strings from the combo box "Select a string".

Define new template string

Delete selected template string

Add selected template string to the

actual cursor position in text field

How to Save a String

– enter a name of your choice in the way described above
– put the focus on the combo box "Select a string"
– press A D D T O S T R I N G S to add this name to the list of template strings.

Common Functions - 2
Common
Functions
CPC 100 Technical Data
CPC100 V 1.4

Generator / Output Section - Current Outputs Generator / Output Section - Voltage Outputs Internal Measurement of Outputs

Note: For detailed information. refer to section "Technical Data" in the CPC 100 Range t max I max f Guaranteed accuracy Typical accuracy 6
Amplitude 5 Power max 5
Reference Manual available in PDF format on the CPC Explorer CD-ROM.
0 ... 2kV 1min 1.25A 2500VA 15 ... 400Hz Output Range Amplitude Phase Amplitude Phase
The output is either voltage or current, and is automatically selected by the software or 2kV AC 3
manually by the user. Current and voltage outputs are overload and short-circuit proof 0 ... 2kV > 2h 0.5A 1000VA 15 ... 400Hz Reading Full Full Reading Full Full
and protected against over-temperature. error scale scale error scale scale
0 ... 1kV 1min 2.5A 2500VA 15 ... 400Hz error error error error
Range Amplitude f 1kV AC 3
t max 1 V max 2 Power max 2 800A AC - 0.20% 0.20% 0.20° 0.10% 0.10% 0.10°
0 ... 1kV > 2h 1.0A 1000VA 15 ... 400Hz
0 ... 800A 25s 6.0V 4800VA 15 ... 400Hz 400A DC - 0.40% 0.10% - 0.20% 0.05% -
0 ... 500V 1min 5.0A 2500VA 15 ... 400Hz
3 500V AC 3
800A AC 0 ... 400A 8min 6.4V 2560VA 15 ... 400Hz
0 ... 500V > 2h 2.0A 1000VA 15 ... 400Hz 2000V 0.10% 0.10% 0.20° 0.05% 0.05% 0.10°
0 ... 200A > 2h 6.5V 1300VA 15 ... 400Hz 1000V 0.10% 0.10% 0.30° 0.05% 0.05% 0.15°
130V AC 10 0 ... 130V > 2h 3.0A 390VA 15 ... 400Hz

6A AC 10 0 ... 6A > 2h 55V 330VA 15 ... 400Hz 2kV AC 500V 0.10% 0.10% 0.40° 0.05% 0.05% 0.20°

3A AC 10 0 ... 3A > 2h 110V 330VA 15 ... 400Hz 5A 0.40% 0.10% 0.20° 0.20% 0.05% 0.10°
Output transient characteristics
0 ... 400A 2min 6.5V 2600VA DC 500mA 0.10% 0.10% 0.20° 0.05% 0.05% 0.10°
Changes from "off" or a low Changes from a high magnitude
400A DC 0 ... 300A 3min 6.5V 1950VA DC magnitude to a higher to a lower magnitude or "off"
magnitude
0 ... 200A > 2h 6.5V 1300VA DC For the individual notes, see "Notes regarding Inputs and Outputs" below.
AC current within one period 300ms maximum; accordingly less
6A DC 4, 10 0 ... 6A > 2h 60V 360VA DC for smaller magnitudes

2000A AC 3 with an optional current booster. For more details, refer to page CPC 100 AC voltage 1200ms maximum; accordingly 300ms maximum; accordingly less
Technical Data-4 less for smaller magnitudes for smaller magnitudes

CPC 100 Technical Data - 1

CPC100 V 1.4

Measuring Inputs Output to Input Synchronization Notes Related to Inputs and Outputs

Guaranteed accuracy Typical accuracy 6 Test cards Quick, Test card Amplifier All input/output values are guaranteed over one year within an ambient temperature of
Sequencer, Ramping 23°C ± 5° (73F ± 10F), a warm-up time longer than 25min and in a frequency range of
Amplitude Phase Amplitude Phase 45 ... 60Hz or DC. Accuracy values indicate that the error is smaller than ± (value read
Input Imped. Range
Frequency Range 48 ... 62Hz x reading error + full scale of the range x full scale error).
Reading Full Full Reading Full Full
error scale scale error scale scale 1 With a mains voltage of 230V using a 2 x 6m high current cable at an ambient
error error error error Synchronization inputs V1AC V1AC, V2AC, IAC
temperature of 23°C ± 5° (73F ± 10F)
(automatic range switching) (fixed to maximum range)
10A AC 0.10% 0.10% 0.20° 0.05% 0.05% 0.10° 2 Signals below 50Hz or above 60Hz with reduced values possible.
Input magnitude 10% of input range full scale 3 Output can be synchronized with V1AC in Quick, Sequencer, Ramping and Amplifier.
1A AC 0.10% 0.10% 0.30° 0.05% 0.05% 0.15°
IAC/DC 4,7 < 0.1 Ω
Output magnitude 5% of output range full scale 4 The input/output is protected with lightning arrestors between the connector and
10A DC 0.05% 0.15% - 0.03% 0.08% -
against protective earth. In case of energy above a few hundred Joule the lightning
1A DC 0.05% 0.15% - 0.03% 0.08% - Settling time 100ms after 5% of output 1000ms after 5% of arrestors apply a permanent short-circuit to the input / output.
magnitude is reached output magnitude is
300V 0.10% 0.10% 0.20° 0.05% 0.05% 0.10°
5 Signals below 50Hz or above 200Hz with reduced values possible.
reached
6 98% of all units have an accuracy better then specified as typical
30V 0.10% 0.10% 0.20° 0.05% 0.05% 0.10° Signal changes All quantities must be No changes of frequency
V1 AC 8 500kΩ 7 Input is galvanically separated from all other inputs
ramped within 20 signal and phase. Magnitude
3V 0.20% 0.10% 0.20° 0.10% 0.05% 0.10°
periods changes without limitation. 8 V1 and V2 are galvanically coupled but separated from all other inputs
300mV 0.30% 0.10% 0.20° 0.15% 0.05% 0.10° Output follows within 9 There are power restrictions for mains voltages below 190V AC
250ms.
3V 0.05% 0.15% 0.20° 0.03% 0.08% 0.10° 10 Fuse-protected
V2 AC 8,11 10MΩ Phase tolerance 0.5° within the limits as specified above 11 When using the CTRogowski test card, the 3V V2AC input uses an additional
300mV 0.15% 0.15% 0.20° 0.08% 0.08% 0.10°
software based integration method. In the range of 50Hz < f < 60Hz, this results in
30mV 0.20% 0.50% 0.30° 0.10% 0.25% 0.15° a phase shift of 90° as well as an additional phase error of +/- 0.1° and an additional
amplitude error of +/- 0.01%. For frequencies in the range of 15Hz < f < 400Hz, the
4,7
V DC 10V 0.05% 0.15% - 0.03% 0.08% - phase error is not specified, and the amplitude error can be up to +/- 0,50% higher.
1V 0.05% 0.15% - 0.03% 0.08% -

100mV 0.10% 0.20% - 0.05% 0.10% -

10mV 0.10% 0.30% - 0.05% 0.15% -

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CPC 100
Technical Data
CPC100 V 1.4

Measuring Inputs Resistance Measurement General

Additional Features of the Measuring Inputs The accuracy of the resistance measurements can be calculated from the respective Display ¼ VGA greyscale LCD display
input and output specifications.
• Automatic range switching (except test card Amplifier)
Power supply
• Galvanically separated potential groups: I AC/DC; V1 & V2; V DC
Single-phase, nominal 9 100V AC ... 240V AC, 16A
4-wire measurement with 400A DC output and 10V VDC input
• AC frequency range 15 ... 400Hz (except test card Amplifier)
Single-phase, permissible 85V AC ... 264V AC (L-N or L-L)
Current Resistance Voltage Typ. error Guaranteed
• Protection of I AC/DC input: 10A FF fuse 4
Frequency, nominal 50/60Hz
400A 10µΩ 4mV 0.70% 1.35%
DC 7 Power consumption <3500VA (<7000VA for a time <10s)
Binary input for dry contacts or voltages up to 300V 400A 100µΩ 40mV 0.55% 1.10%
Connection IEC320/C20
Trigger criteria Toggling with potential-free contacts or voltages of up to 300V 400A 1mΩ 400mV 0.50% 0.95%
Input impedance > 100kΩ 400A 10mΩ 4V 0.50% 0.95% Environmental conditions
Response time 1ms
Operating temperature -10° ... +55°C (+14 ... +131F)
Storage temperature -20° ... +70°C (-4 ... +158F)
4-wire measurement with 6A DC output and 10V VDC input
Humidity range 5 ... 95% relative humidity, no condensation
Current Resistance Voltage Typ. error Guaranteed
Shock IEC68-2-27 (operating), 15g/11ms, half-sinusoid
6A 100mΩ 0.6V 0.35% 0.60%
Vibration IEC68-2-6 (operating), 10 ... 150Hz, acceleration 2g
6A 1Ω 6V 0.35% 0.60% continuous (20 m/s²); 10 cycles per axis
1A 10 Ω 10V 0.25% 0.40% EMC EN 50081-2, EN 55011, EN 61000-3-2, FCC Subpart B of
Port 15 Class A, EN 50082-2, IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/8, CE
conform (89/336/EEC)
2-wire measurement with 10V VDC input Safety EN 61010-1, EN 60950, IEC 61010-1, produced and tested
Current Resistance Voltage Typ. error Guaranteed in an EN ISO 9001 certified company.

< 5mA 100 Ω 0.60% 1.20% Prepared for IEEE 510, EN 50191, VDE 104

< 5mA 1kΩ 0.51% 1.02%

< 5mA 10kΩ 0.50% 1.00%

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CPC100 V 1.4

General Current Booster CP CB2

Weight & Dimensions For test applications requiring up to 2000A. Weight & Dimensions
Weight 29kg (64lbs), robust case with cover The output current of CPC 100 can be increased up to 2000A by means of an Weight 16kg (35.3lbs)
electronically controlled current booster. CP CB2 can be connected close to the busbar
Dimensions W x H x D: 468 x 394 x 233mm (18.4 x 15.5 x 9.2"), cover, Dimensions W x H x D: 186 x 166 x 220 (7.3 x 6.5 x 8.7"), without handle.
without handles. using short high-current cables and to CPC 100 with a long control cable.
Notes regarding CP CB2:

Current outputs 1 With a mains voltage of 230V using a 2 x 0.6m high current cable at an ambient
temperature of 23°C ± 5° (73F ± 10F)
Range Amplitude t max 1 V max 2 Power max 2 f
2 Signals below 50Hz or above 60Hz with reduced values possible.
0 ... 1000A 25s 4.90V 4900VA 15 ... 400Hz
1000A AC 3 Operation Modes of current booster CP CB2
0 ... 500A 30min 5.00V 2500VA 15 ... 400Hz
2000A mode 1000A mode
2000A AC 3 0 ... 2000A 25s 2.45V 4900VA 15 ... 400Hz

Internal measurement of outputs

Guaranteed accuracy Typical accuracy

Output Amplitude Phase Amplitude Phase

Reading Full Full Reading Full Full

error scale scale error scale scale
error error error error

2000A AC 0.25% 0.25% 0.50° 0.13% 0.13% 0.25°

1000A AC 0.25% 0.25% 0.50° 0.13% 0.13% 0.25°

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CPC 100
Technical Data
CP TD1
CP TD1
Safety Instructions
On principle, the safety instructions relevant to CPC 100 and its accessories
(refer to page Preface-1) also apply to CP TD1. This section lists safety
instructions that exclusively apply to CP TD1.
Handling cables
• Always turn off CP TD1 completely before you connect or disconnect any cable
(disconnect CPC 100 from mains or press its Emergency Stop button).
• The high voltage cable must always be well attached and tightly connected to both
CP TD1 and the test object. A loose or even falling off connector at the test object
carrying high voltage is life-hazardous. Make sure the connectors are clean and dry
before connecting.
At CP TD1, press the high voltage cable’s plug to the connector tightly and turn the
screw cap until you feel a mechanical stop. If you notice a rough-running of the
screw-cap, clean the screw thread and use a lubricant (vaseline recommended).
Note: Tighten the plugs manually. Do not use any tools for that because that can
damage the plugs or connectors.
Insert the yellow banana plug (the high voltage cable’s grounding) into the respective
plug socket.
• Do not connect any cable to the test object without a visible grounding of the test
object.
• The high voltage cable is double-shielded and therefore safe. However, the last 50cm
(20 inch) of this cable have no shield. Therefore, during a test consider this cable a
life wire and due to the high voltage life-hazardous!
When CPC 100 is switched on, consider this part of the cable a
hazard of electric shock!
CP TD1 - 1
• Never remove any cables from CP TD1 or the test object during a test.
• Keep clear from zones in which high voltages may occur. Set up a barrier or establish
similar adequate means.
• Both low voltage measuring cables must always be well attached and tightly
connected to CP TD1’s measuring inputs IN A and IN B.
Make sure to insert the red and blue marked cables into the corresponding measuring
inputs: IN A = red, IN B = blue.
Tighten the plugs by turning them until you feel a stop. Note: Tighten the plugs
manually. Do not use any tools for that because that can damage the plugs or
connectors.
• Do not use any other cables than the ones supplied by OMICRON.
Product Description - Designated Use
CP TD1 is an optionally available high precision test system for on-site insulation tests
of high voltage systems like power and measuring transformers, circuit breakers,
capacitors and isolators. With the add-on device CP TD1, CPC 100 increases its range of
possible applications into high voltage measurements.
The internal switched mode power amplifier enables measuring at different frequencies
without interferences with the mains frequency. Automatic test procedures reduce the
testing time to a minimum. Test reports are generated automatically.
CP TD1 comes with its own test card named TanDelta (Tangent Delta), which provides
highly accurate measurements of the capacitance Cx and the dissipation factor tan δ (DF)
or power factor cos ϕ (PF), respectively.
Both the dissipation factor and the power factor grant information about possible losses
in the insulation material, which are increasing with age and water content. A change of
Cx is a warning indicator for partial breakdowns between the layers of a bushing or a
capacitor.
Additionally, CP TD1 measures the following quantities:
• Actual, apparent and reactive power
• Quality factor QF
• Inductance
• Impedance, phase angle
• Test voltage & current
CP TD1 works as an add-on device to CPC 100. Do not connect CP TD1 to any other
device. Do not use the accessories for applications not indicated in this user manual.
Any other use of CP TD1 but the one mentioned above is considered improper
use, and will not only invalidate all customer warranty claims but also exempt
the manufacturer from its liability to recourse.
CP TD1

Functional Components Setup of Devices with and without Trolley

• The equipment trolley holds CPC 100, CP TD1 and all required cables. The trolley is
Cable drum with Equipment trolley To secure CPC 100 while pulling equipped with a grounding bar with three knurled screws to ensure a solid grounding
double-shielded the trolley, a safety belt is to equipotential ground of all devices.
output cable to available (not shown).
• If CPC 100 and CP TD1 are to be operated without trolley, place them on their
feed the high transport cases and connect them with the long type data cable CPC 100 ⇔ CP TD1
voltage to the test (3m) and the long-type booster cable CPC 100 ⇔ CP TD1 (3m). Each device has to
object. be grounded separately with a 6m grounding cable of at least 6mm².
CPC 100

Data cable CPC 100 ⇔ CP TD1

Cable drum
(short type). Via this data cable,
for
the CPC 100 software (test card
measuring
TanDelta) controls CP TD1.
cables
Booster cable
CPC 100 ⇔ CP TD1
(short type). Via this
cable CPC 100 Connectors of the measuring
controls the CP TD1 inputs IN A (red) and IN B (blue).
output voltage.
High voltage
output with
attached CP TD1’s measuring inputs IN A
screw plug CPC 100, CP TD1
and the equipment and IN B, connected to the cable
and yellow drum for the measuring cables.
grounding trolley connected to
plug. the trolley’s
grounding bar and
led to earth.
Grounding cable
min. 6mm².
CP TD1 Swivelling mounting brackets for CPC 100
Equipotential ground (top) and CP TD1 (bottom).

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CP TD1
CP TD1

CP TD1 Connected to a Power Transformer CP TD1 Connected to CP CAL1 Putting CP TD1 into Operation

CP TD1 CP TD1 CP CAL1 As the first step, before you set a CPC 100 / CP TD1 measurement setup into
12kV 12kV operation, link CPC 100, CP TD1 and, if applicable, the equipment trolley with a
min. 6mm² grounding cable as displayed on page CP TD1-2.
IN
Never use the CPC 100 / CP TD1 measurement setup without a solid connection
to ground.
C1
IN A IN A 1. Switch off CPC 100 at the main power switch.

C2 2. With trolley:
IN B IN B Properly connect the CPC 100 and CP TD1 grounding terminals to the trolley’s ground
Ix Ix
bar. Connect the ground bar to earth. All cables minimum 6mm².
C3
Without trolley:
Measurement Measurement Properly connect the CPC 100 and CP TD1 grounding terminals to earth. Both cables
PE PE minimum 6mm².
3. Connect CP TD1’s "BOOSTER IN" to CPC 100’s "EXT. BOOSTER" with the OMICRON
supplied booster cable.
Booster Serial Booster Serial
4. Connect CP TD1’s "SERIAL" to CPC 100’s "SERIAL" with the OMICRON supplied data
Equipotential cable. This cable also provides the power supply for CP TD1.
CPC 100 CPC 100 ground
5. Pull out the measuring cables from the cable drum and connect the test object to
CP TD1’s measuring inputs IN A and IN B.
Power transformer
6. Pull out the high voltage cables from the cable drum and connect the test object to
the CP TD1’s high voltage output.
Measuring mode = UST-A 7. Switch on CPC 100.
Equipotential ground 8. Selecting the TanDelta test card from any of the CPC 100’s CT, VT, Transformer
or Others test card groups automatically turns on CP TD1. If no CP TD1 is connected
When using CP CAL1 for calibration, we recommend to take C1 as reference and to select to CPC 100, an error message appears.
the calibration frequency in a range between 50 ... 200Hz. 9. Set up your measurement in the TanDelta test card (see page CP TD1-5).
10. Press the CPC 100’s I/O (test start/stop) push-button.

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CP TD1

Calibrate CP TD1 Using a Reference Capacitor Option TH 3631 CP TD1 Reference Manual
By connecting a reference capacitor (e.g., optional device CP CAL1) with known values Use the optional device TH 3631 to measure ambient temperature, the test object For detailed information on CP TD1 applications, refer to the CP TD1 Reference Manual
of capacity Cref and dissipation factor DFref, in mode UST-A the values Cx and DFx can temperature and humidity. Once these values were measured, enter them into the delivered with CP TD1.
be measured and then compared to the known reference values. respective entry fields of the TanDelta test card’s Settings page at "Compensations"
(see page CP TD1-6).
If you experience substantial deviations, re-calibrate CP TD1:
• Cx = Cref / Cmeas and
• DF/PF + = DFref - DFmeas
as described on page CP TD1-6.
A re-calibration of CP TD1 is also shown in the test report (.xml file).

Note: If you change the factory-made calibration, the responsibility for the accuracy
of CP TD1 will be in your hands.

Calibration tips:
• For calibration set the averaging factor to maximum and the filter bandwidth to ± 5Hz
(refer to page CP TD1-5).
• To reset to the factory settings, select "DF/PF+" to 0.0 ppm and "Cx" to 1.000
(refer to page CP TD1-6).

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CP TD1
CP TD1

TanDelta Test Card - Main Page

The TanDelta test card can be accessed from CT, VT, Transformer and Others test *) "Auto test points" cleared = manual measurement: Applies the set test voltage **) Measuring modes and their according
card groups. and frequency to CP TD1’s output. When the measurement is finished, its results are arrangements of the internal switch-
displayed in the results table. matrix in CP TD1.
Select "Assessment" to automatically assess the test, clear for no assessment.
Enter the nominal values in the entry fields (here "Cref" and "DFref"; availability and "Auto test points" selected = automatic measurement: Enables the output of a The switch-matrix determines what
naming depend on the measuring mode). These values serve as reference for the series of test points, e.g., combining a series of voltage values with one fixed frequency capacities are actually measured.
assessment. Their tolerance range can be set on the Settings page (see page CP TD1- value creates a voltage ramp. Combining a series of frequency values with one fixed
6). voltage value creates a frequency ramp. Furthermore, a combination of both is possible.
A measurement is rated as ’OK’ if both values are within their tolerance range. The – Set a test voltage and frequency of your choice, and press A D D T O A U T O . The values
assessment is displayed in the test point tables’s column "?" are entered into the list boxes.
Note: While a test is running, new nominal values can already be entered.
– Set a second test voltage and/or frequency, and again press A D D T O A U T O . The
value(s) is/are appended to the list.
– Repeat this procedure as often as you need.
Note: You cannot enter the same value twice. Double entries are rejected. If you need
Test voltage and frequency.
identical test points for an increasing and a decreasing voltage ramp, set values
very close to each other, e.g., 2000V and 2001V.
Select for automatic measurement,
CP TD1 then puts out the specified list of values as follows:
clear for manual measurement. *).
1. All voltages are issued in the exact order they were entered using the first frequency
Selecting enables the list boxes.
value of the list.
2. All voltages are issued once more in the exact order they were entered using the
second frequency value of the list (if any).
Selecting a measuring mode and
pressing the handwheel displays an 3. ... and so forth.
image that shows the according Each combination is one individual measurement, and its result is displayed in the results
arrangement of the internal table with an individual line.
measurement switch-matrix. **) Results table.
To delete an entry from a list box, place the cursor on the value and press D E L E T E
Also refer to page CP TD1-7. V A L U E . Do delete all values from both list boxes, place the cursor on "Auto test points
(V, f)" and press D E L E T E L I S T .
During the measurement, the list boxes display the current output values.

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CP TD1

TanDelta Test Card - Main Page TanDelta Test Card - Settings Page
Compound measurement setting Pressing the S E T T I N G S button on the TanDelta main page opens he Settings page Selecting "Compensations" converts the actually measured dissipation or power factor to
Cp, DF (tan δ) = parallel capacitance & dissipation factor
allowing you to set additional measurement options. normalized values corresponding to an ambient temperature of 25°C. In doing so, the
Cp, PF (cos ϕ) = parallel capacitance & power factor CP TD1 leaves OMICRON factory- At "Assessment Limits", set the tolerance of the values entered at "Compensations" represent the existing ambient condition.
Cp, Ptest = parallel capacitance & power calibrated. If a component needs to main page’s nominal values for the – Enter oil temperature, ambient temperature (at bushing) and relative humidity first.
Cp, P@10kV = parallel capacitance & power be exchanged by a spare part, assessment.
linearly interpolated to 10 kV test voltage CP TD1 must be re-calibrated. For the capacitance, the tolerance is entered in – Then place the cursor on "k".
Qtest, Stest = reactive & apparent power To re-calibrate, set the focus onto percent, for the dissipation factor it’s a The medium the measurement takes place in, oil or air, determines the k-factor.
Z = impedance with phase angle the test card tab designation multiplier.
– ANSI C57.12
Cp, Rp = parallel capacitance & parallel resistance TanDelta and press E D I T C A L I B Note: Availability and naming of the entry
Ls, Rs = serial inductance & serial resistance to enable the entry fields: fields depend on the measuring mode, e.g., DF The oil temperature is the determining medium for the k-factor.
Cp, QF = parallel capacitance & quality factor
• Cx = correction factor for and PF are the same entry field. – BUSHINGS
Ls, QF = series inductance & quality factor
Cmeas (multiplier) The air temperature at the respective bushing is the determining medium for the
Filter bandwidth of measurement. • DF/PF + = corrective value k-factor. B U S H I N G S provides three bushing types to select from: RBP (Resin Bonded
added to dissipation or power Paper), RIP (Resin Impregnated Paper) and OIP (Oil Impregnated Paper). The
Note: If the test frequency equals
factor (can be + or -) k-factor changes accordingly.
the default frequency (as set at
O P T I O N S | D E V I C E S E T U P ), the Note: You must enter your name
filter bandwidth is always ± 5Hz, and press U P D A T E C A L I B to
Select if you use an external CT.
regardless of the set value. This complete the re-calibration.
even applies if the option "use See also figure CP TD1 ⇔ CP CAL1 The entered ratio is used to
default frequency of xx.xx Hz" is on page CP TD1-3. calculate the measured current
not specifically selected. accordingly.
± 5Hz means that interferences at If selected, the beeper sounds Note: "Use ext. CT" can only be
frequencies with an offset of during the entire test. If cleared, selected if there are no
The averaging factor determines the number of
≥ ± 5Hz from the measuring the beeper sounds at the beginning measurement results yet.
measurements. A factor of 3 means: CP TD1
frequency will not affect the and the end of the test only.
carries out 3 measurements whose results are
results.
then averaged. The higher the factor, the more
The smaller the filter bandwidth, If selected, CPC 100 checks whether the shield of the high-voltage cable is connected.
accurate the measurement but the longer the
the longer the measuring time. For some large inductive loads, CPC 100 can accidentally report shield check error even
measuring time.
when the shield is connected. If this is the case, it makes sense to clear the check box.
Returns to TanDelta’s main page

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CP TD1
CP TD1

Technical Data of CP TD1 in Combination with CPC 100

High Voltage Output Filter for selective measurements Capacitance Cp (equivalent parallel circuit)

Conditions: Signals below 45Hz with reduced values possible. Capacitive linear loads. Conditions: f0 = 15 ... 400Hz
Range Resolution Typical accuracy Conditions

Terminal U/f THD I S t max Filter bandwidth Meas. time Stop band specification (attenuation) error < 0.05% of Ix < 8mA,
reading + 0.1pF Vtest = 300V ... 10kV
High voltage 10 ... 12kV AC < 2% 300mA 3600VA > 2min f0 ± 5Hz 2.2s > 110dB at fx = f0 ± (5Hz or more) 1pF ... 3µF 6 digits
output 15 ... 400Hz Ix > 8mA,
100mA 1200VA > 60min f0 ± 10Hz 1.2s > 110dB at fx = f0 ± (10Hz or more) error < 0.2% of
Vtest = 300V ... 10kV
reading
f0 ± 20Hz 0.9s > 110dB at fx = f0 ± (20Hz or more)
Measurements
Dissipation factor DF (tan δ)
Test current (RMS, selective)
Test frequencies
Range Resolution Typ. accuracy Conditions
Terminal Range Resolution Typical accuracy Conditions
Range Resolution Typical accuracy f = 45 ... 70Hz,
0 ... 10% 5 digits error < 0.1% of
IN A or IN Ba 0 ... 5A AC 5 digits error < 0.3% of reading Ix < 8mA
I < 8mA,
15 ... 400Hz 0.01Hz error < 0.005% of reading +100nA (capacitive) reading + 0.005% 1
Vtest = 300V ... 10kV
error < 0.5% of reading Ix > 8mA
0 ... 100 5 digits error < 0.5% of
TanDelta test card: Column "Hz" of the results table Vtest = 300V ... 10kV
a. IN A (red) or IN B (blue), depending on the mode. (0 ... 10000%) reading + 0.02%
Special displays in the frequency column "Hz" and their meanings:
Test voltage (RMS, selective) Power factor PF (cos ϕ)
*50Hz (*60Hz) Measurement mode suppressing the mains frequency interferences;
doubles the measurement time.
Range Resolution Typical accuracy Range Resolution Typ. accuracy Conditions
!30Hz The selected test voltage is not available in Automatic measurement
0 ... 12000V AC 1V error < 0.3% of reading + 1V f = 45 ... 70Hz,
(applies to frequencies below 45Hz only). 0 ... 10% 5 digits error < 0.1% of
I < 8mA,
(capacitive) reading + 0.005% a
?xxHz Results with reduced accuracy, e.g., in case of a low testing voltage, Vtest = 300V ... 10kV
influences of partial discharge etc.
0 ... 100% 5 digits error < 0.5% of Vtest = 300V ... 10kV
reading + 0.02%

a. Reduced accuracy of DF and 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.

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CP TD1

Technical Data of CP TD1 in Combination with CPC 100

Phase angle ϕ Power P, Q, S (selective) Weight and dimensions

Range Resolution Typ. accuracy Conditions Range Resolution Typ. accuracy Weight Dimensions (W x H x D)

-90° ... +90° 4 digits error < 0.01° Vtest = 300V ... 10kV 0 ... 3.6kW 6 digits error < 0.5% of reading + 1mW CP TD1 test set 25kg 450 x 330 x 220mm
(55.2lbs) (17.7 x 13 x 8.7")
0 ... 3.6kvar 6 digits error < 0.5% of reading + 1mvar without handles
Impedance Z
0 ... 3.6kVA 5 digits error < 0.5% of reading + 1mVA 38.1kg 700 x 500 x 420mm
test set & casea
Range Resolution Typ. accuracy Conditions (84lbs) (27.5 x 19.7 x 16.5")

1kΩ ... 1200MΩ 6 digits error < 0.5% of Vtest = 300V ... 10kV Mechanical Data CP CAL1 test set 8.8kg 450 x 330 x 220mm
reading (19.4lbs) (17.7 x 13 x 8.7")
Environmental conditions without handles
Inductance Lx (equivalent serial circuit) Operating temperature -10° ... +55°C (+14 ... +131F) test set & case1 21kg 700 x 500 x 420mm
Transport & storage temperature -20° ... +70°C (-4 ... +158F) (46.3lbs) (27.5 x 19.7 x 16.5")
Range Resolution Typ. accuracy
Humidity range 5 ... 95% relative humidity, no condensation Cables and equipment 16.6kg
1H ... 1000kH 6 digits error < 0.3% of reading accessories (36.6lbs)
Shock IEC68-2-27 (operating), 15g/11ms, half-sinusoid
equipment & case1 26.6kg 680 x 450 x 420mm
Vibration IEC68-2-6 (operating), 10 ... 150Hz, acceleration 2g
Quality factor QF (58.7lbs) (26.8 x 17.7 x 16.5")
continuous (20 m/s²); 5 cycles per axis
Equipment trolley equipment 14.5kg
Range Resolution Typ. accuracy EMC EN 50081-2, EN 55011, EN 61000-3-2, FCC Subpart
B of Port 15 Class A, EN 50082-2, IEC 61000-4-2/3/ (32lbs)
0 ... 1000 5 digits error < 0.5% of reading + 0.2% 4/8, CE conform (89/336/EEC) equipment & carton 18.9kg 590 x 750 x 370mm
> 1000 5 digits error < 5% of reading Safety EN 61010-1, EN 60950, IEC 61010-1, produced and (41.7lbs) (23.2 x 29.2 x 14.6")
tested in an EN ISO 9001 certified company. CP TD1, CPC 100, equipment 85kg 750 x 1050 x 600mm
Prepared for IEEE 510, EN 50191, VDE 104 equipment & trolley (187.5lbs) (29.5 x 41.3 x 23.6")
(without CP CAL1)
equipment & packing 125kg
(275.8lbs)

a. Case = robust case, IP22

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CP TD1
CP CU1
CP CU1

Safety Instructions Block Diagram

On principle, the safety instructions relevant to CPC 100 and its accessories Operating the Measurement Setup
(refer to page Preface-1) also apply to CP CU1. This section lists safety • When using CP GB1, ground it near the place where the connection to the test object
instructions that exclusively apply to CP CU1. is made. Make sure that the grounding stud is in good condition, clean and free of
oxidation.
General
• Life threatening voltages up to 600 V can appear on all CP GB1 contacts and on all
• Before operating CP CU1, read the CP CU1 Reference Manual carefully and observe clamps and cables connected to CP CU1 during the test. Keep safe distance from
the safety rules and instructions therein. them.
• Before handling CP CU1 or CPC 100 in any way, connect them with a solid connection • Before handling CP CU1 or CP GB1 in any way (even before setting the current range I AC (0…2.5 A)
of at least 6 mm2 cross-section to ground. Ground CP CU1 as close as possible to switch), make sure that the device under test (e.g. overhead lines or power cables) Surge arrestor
CPC 100. are well grounded (e.g. by closing the grounding switch) near the measurement
setup. Fuse 30 A Power transformer Current range switch
• Use the CP GB1 grounding box to connect CP CU1 to overhead lines and power
cables. For detailed information, see the application specific "Safety Instructions for • Ensure that the short-circuit bar is always plugged in the CP CU1 I AC output
Connecting CP CU1 to Power Lines" in the CP CU1 Reference Manual. whenever the output is not connected to the I AC input of CPC 100.
BOOSTER CT I OUT (0…100 A)
• When using CP GB1, ground it near the place where the connection to the test object • Connect the CP CU1 I AC output exclusively to the I AC input of CPC 100.
is made. Make sure that the grounding stud is in good condition, clean and free of • Before connecting CP CU1 with CPC 100, turn off CPC 100 either by the POWER ON/
oxidation. OFF switch or the Emergency Stop button. Voltmeter
• Make sure that all studs and cables of CP GB1 are screwed tight. • Set the current range switch on the CP CU1 front panel only when CPC 100 is turned
• Make sure that the test object’s terminals to be connected to CP CU1 do not carry any off and the test object is grounded. V1 AC (0…30 V) V SENSE (0…600 V)
voltage potential. During a test, the only power source for a test object may be • In addition to the above safety rules follow the application specific "Safety
CP CU1 (powered by CPC 100). The only exception are measurements on overhead Instructions for Connecting CP CU1 to Power Lines" in the CP CU1 Reference Manual.
lines as described in "Applications" in the CP CU1 Reference Manual. Surge arrestor VT
• CP CU1 may be used only as described in "Applications" in the CP CU1 Reference
• Use CP CU1, CP GB1 and their accessories only in a technically sound condition and Manual. Any other use is not in accordance with the regulations. The manufacturer
when its use is in accordance with the regulations. In particular, avoid disruptions that
and/or distributor is not liable for damage resulting from improper usage. The user
could in turn affect safety.
alone assumes all responsibility and risk.

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CP CU1

Functional Elements CP GB1 Grounding Box

The CP GB1 grounding box is a surge arrestor unit for connecting CP CU1 to the test To short the phases, connect the line studs of CP GB1 as shown below.
Equipotential ground I AC output V SENSE input object. If high voltage appears for a short time on the test object’s terminals, an arc
terminal discharges the voltage and distinguishes without destroying the grounding box. If the
arc persists for a longer time period, the surge arrestor insulator melts and the
Location to store the VT 600 V : 30 V
terminals are short-circuited to ground, thereby protecting the operating staff, CP CU1
short-circuit bar
and CPC 100.
V1 AC output The CP GB1 grounding box must be used for measurements on
overhead lines or power cables.

To test object To CP CU1

Surge arrestor

Fuse 30 A Voltmeter
Ground connection
Current range switch I OUT output

BOOSTER input CT 100 A : 2.5 A

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Measurement Setup Configuring CPC 100 Connecting CPC 100 and CP CU1 to Power Lines
CPC 100 must be configured for CP CU1. To configure CPC 100: Safety Instructions
1. Press the Options view selector button to open the Options window.
A lightning discharge to the line under test can cause injury or possibly
death of the operating staff. Do not connect the measurement setup to
overhead lines if there is a possibility of a thunderstorm over any part
of the lines to be measured.

Connecting the measurement setup to overhead lines with a life parallel

system brings about high-voltage hazards. It is strongly recommended
to take all parallel lines out of service before proceeding.

Dangerous zone
During the grounding switch at the near end of the power line is open,
the area around CP GB1 in the range of 5 m/15 ft and around CP CU1 in
the range of 2 m/5 ft is a dangerous zone due to high-voltage and
V1 AC I AC I AC V1 AC CP GB1 mechanical hazards. Do not enter the dangerous zone. Keep the
I OUT (optional) grounding switch open for a time as short as possible.
CPC 100 CP CU1 Test object
EXT. BOOSTER BOOSTER
V SENSE If you see or hear anything uncommon in the test equipment, e.g. noise
of electrical discharge or lightening of surge arrestors, close the
grounding switch before touching the measurement setup.
2. In the External booster combo box, select CU1.
The CT and VT settings are set according to the built-in current and voltage
transformers automatically.
3. Set the current range of CP CU1 using the current range switch (see page CP CU1-2)
to the value configured by the CPC 100 software.
Set the current range switch on the CP CU1 front panel only when
CPC 100 is turned off and the test object is connected to ground with
closed grounding switch near the measurement setup.

Current range settings on the test card and on the CP CU1 front panel must be
the same.

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Yes
Yes
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10 km/6 mi?

Use the 10 A
2 km/1.5 mi?

50 km/30 mi?

current range.
current range.
Start with the 100 A

Is the line longer than

Is the line longer than

Is the line longer than

Set 10 A
Set 20 A
Set 50 A

No
No
No
Connect a grounding set in parallel to the closed
grounding disconnector to each phase. Connect it first
to the ground and then to the line. Open the
grounding disconnector and measure the currents in
all three grounding sets. Use the highest measured
value of IGS in the following formula. Close the
grounding disconnector after the measurement is
done.
Connecting CPC 100 and CP CU1 to Power Lines

Yes

Yes
Yes

Yes
Is
Is
Is
Is

greater than 50 V?

greater than 500 V?

greater than 250 V?
greater than 100 V?

Set 10 A
Set 50 A

Set 20 A

Line Length × 2 × 0.4Ω/km (0.64Ω/mi) × IGS

Line Length × 2 × 0.4Ω/km (0.64Ω/mi) × IGS
Line Length × 2 × 0.4Ω/km (0.64Ω/mi) × IGS
Line Length × 2 × 0.4Ω/km (0.64Ω/mi) × IGS

No
No
No
No

Close the grounding disconnector, disconnect the

grounding sets first from the line and then from the
ground. Connect the grounding sets to the CP GB1
and then to the line. Make the connections to the
CP CU1 and CPC 100 according to the figures on the
following pages. Open the grounding disconnector and
read the display value of the CP CU1. Close the
grounding disconnector afterwards.
Yes

Yes
Yes
Yes
than 50 V?

than 500 V?
than 250 V?
than 100 V?

Is the value greater

Is the value greater
Is the value greater
Is the value greater

Stop! The measurement cannot be performed on this line.

Set 50 A

Set 10 A
Set 20 A

No
No
No
No

Start the measurement according to the application

description in one of the following chapters. Try to find
Try to take parallel lines out of service or to reduce the current flow on the parallel systems.

out the maximum possible current at 20 Hz above and

below the mains frequency to avoid overload display.
No

No
No
No

Is 1 A possible?
Are 12 A possible?
Are 30 A possible?
Are 60 A possible?

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Set 50 A

Set 20 A

Set 10 A

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Reduce the current for the higher frequencies as

needed to avoid overloads. Try to keep identical
settings for all test cards in one procedure.
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Applications Line Impedance Measurement Ground Impedance Measurement

The following application examples show the typical usage of CP CU1. The test Far end Near end
procedures running on the measurement setup are controlled by templates available on
on your PC in the
C:\Program Files\OMICRON\CPC Explorer\Templates\CPC 100 & CP CU1 or CP CU20
directory if you have CPC Explorer installed. For any application, use the relevant
template matching your chosen current range and the mains frequency.

Overhead line

90º

V1 AC I AC I AC V1 AC I OUT V1 AC I AC I AC I OUT
CPC 100 CP CU1 CPC 100 CP CU1
CP GB1
EXT. BOOSTER BOOSTER V SENSE EXT. BOOSTER BOOSTER
CP GB1

There are seven different measurement loops: A-B (shown here), A-C, B-C, A-G, B-G,
C-G and ABC in parallel to ground (similar to the next figure).

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Measurement of Coupling into Signal Cables Step and Touch Voltage Measurement Technical Data
Output Ranges

Range Current Compliance Voltage @ > 45 Hz

10 A 0…10 Arms 500 Vrms 5000 VA (45…70 Hz)

cos ϕ < 1.0 @ 230 V AC mains voltage
20 A 0…20 Arms 250 Vrms
cos ϕ < 0.4 @ 115 V AC mains voltage
Fence 50 A 0…50 Arms 100 Vrms for 8 s or 1600 VA continuously

100 A 0…100 Arms 50 Vrms

Accuracy

Signal cable Impedance Typical Typical V SENSE I OUT Current

Range Accuracy Accuracy Voltage Current Range
of abs(Z) of Phase

0.05…0.2 Ω 1.0…0.5% 1.5…0.8º 5…20 V 100 A 100 A

0.2…2 Ω 0.5…0.3% 0.8…0.5º 20…50 V 100…25 A 100 A

V2 AC I AC I AC I AC I AC 2…5 Ω 0.3% 0.5º 100 V 50…20 A 50 A

I OUT I OUT
CPC 100 CP CU1 CPC 100 CP CU1 5…25 Ω 0.3% 0.5º 100…250 V 20…10 A 20 A
EXT. BOOSTER BOOSTER CP GB1
EXT. BOOSTER BOOSTER
25…300 Ω 0.3…1.0% 0.5…1.5º 250…500 V 10…1.5 A 10 A
CP GB1

There are four measurements with different connections. For detailed information, refer For the step and touch voltage measurements using the CP AL1 FFT voltmeter, refer to
to the template or the CP CU1 Reference Manual. the CP 0502 Application Note.

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