ESCB200_MAN_EXT_GB_V401

OPERATING MANUAL

ESCB200
Electronic Compensated Standard Current Burden
Please keep for future use.
Software Version 6.13
Dokumentations-Nr. 100369001
Status: 27.11.2019

© Copyright 2019 ZERA GmbH.

ZERA GmbH ∙ Humboldtstr. 2a ∙ D-53639 Königswinter

Tel.: +49 (0)2244 9277-0
E-Mail: info@zera.de
www.zera.de

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Table of Contents Page

Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 4

Important user information ........................................................................................................ 4
Warning instructions ............................................................................................................... 4
User Information, hints references ........................................................................................ 4
Text markings .......................................................................................................................... 4
General Description ........................................................................................................5
Features ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Software flow-chart ..................................................................................................................... 5
Rear Side ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Wiring diagram ............................................................................................................................ 7
Installation ................................................................................................................................... 7
Technical Data .............................................................................................................. 8
Operation ..................................................................................................................... 9
Main menu ................................................................................................................................... 9
Menu Settings ............................................................................................................................. 11
Menu Burden Settings ............................................................................................................... 14
Menu Burden Calibration ...........................................................................................................15
Balancing of the ESCB200 ............................................................................................. 17
Determination of Resistance Ra .................................................................................................17
Determination of Resistances Ra and Rb ................................................................................... 18
Performing of a Balancing Procedure ....................................................................................... 19
Inspection of Burden Steps ....................................................................................................... 20
4-wire-operation ................................................................................................................... 20
Calibration of the Burden Measuring Ranges............................................................................21
Accessories .................................................................................................................. 22
Spare parts .................................................................................................................. 22
Trouble shooting .......................................................................................................... 22
Malfunction Messages ................................................................................................... 23
Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 24
Service ........................................................................................................................ 24
Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................................. 25

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Safety Instructions
In order to avoid electrical shock or fire or damage to instrument and installations, pay attention on below given
information.
Only electrically skilled person (older than 18 years) having relevant education and experience which enables
him/her to perceive risks and to avoid hazard/damage which electricity can create, are allowed to operate the
equipment.
Every person putting this equipment into operation, operating or servicing the system should read, understand
and follow the user manual including all safety instructions. Use of equipment tools, cables in a manner not
specified may damage the protection provided by the equipment.
Also observe the local safety regulation, general guideline for accident prevention, general guideline for safety
engineering regulations.

For safety reasons it is absolutely required to connect the ground conductor of the device together
with the external power supply.

It is not allowed to modify the voltage burden ESCB200 in any way.

This operating manual has to be kept closely/accessibly to the tester at any time.

Important user information

Warning instructions
In this manual the red box with black text is used to warn the operator that ignoring the message or action can
cause hazard and/or damage to operator or property or test tools.

Red Box with text inside means that if ignored, damage to property or person can occur.

User Information, hints references

The blue box with black text is used in this manual to provide information, hints and references to further
documentation to user.

 Blue box with black text provides information, hints and references to further documentation to use.

Text markings
1. Numbers mark activities, which are to be accomplished in the indicated order.
- Hyphens mark general enumerating.

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General Description
The programmable electronic current burden ESCB can be used in transformer test laboratories for manual,
semiautomatic and automatic tests of current instrument transformers.
The ESCB is characterised particularly by the user-friendly menu guidance by means of inserted function keys as
well as the 10.4” LCD display.

Features

- No external burden adjustment required

- The menu-guided control of the ESCB can be accomplished either by using an external PC or by
using the built-in soft-key terminal.
- The ESCB can be calibrated in the range of its specifications (e.g. IEC or ANSI) for every
transformer.
- Definitions of new standards are possible.

Software flow-chart

Main menu

Settings

Burden settings * Calibration mode *

Calibration mode successful *

Calibration mode not successful *

* This function is only available for non-locked burden.

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Rear Side

Type label

Fuse for inputs: Fuse

Ck Calibration, balancing amplifier
Uk Sense, Ul Sense, Output circuit
Cl Calibration compensation amplifier
RS232 interface
(without use)
Protection
Input Uk Sense internal amplifier

Mains supply,
Terminal Ik Fuses F1 and F2,
(without use)
ON/OFF-Switch
Terminal Input Ul Sense

Terminal Il

 Important:
The signals UK and Ul have to be connected at the labelled sockets. It serves for the calibration of the
burden.

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Wiring diagram

Installation
Install the burden as shown on the picture.

 Pay attention that the measuring lines to the DUT and to the reference are always shielded (green marked
areas).

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Technical Data

General
Power supply 230 V ±10 %, 47 Hz … 63 Hz
Power consumption typical 425 VA
Temperature range, operation +5 ° … +40 °C
Relative humidity (not condensing) max. 95 %
Dimensions (LxWxH) 350 x 483 x 580 mm
Weight ~ 68 kg
Max. height above sea level 2000 m
Safety
IP class according to DIN EN 60529 IP 20
Declaration of conformity CE conform
Protection class according to DIN EN 61140 I
Burden steps
Setting power 4) 1 … 200 VA
Number of burden steps (max.) 120 per standard
Current range 10 mA … 10 A
Burden steps 5 VA … 90 VA
@ 1 A, 2 A, 5 A, cos ß 0.5 ... 1, IEC50, IEC60
1 VA … 5 VA
@ 1 A, 2 A, 5 A, cos ß 0.8 … 1, IEC50, IEC60
1 VA … 200 VA
@ 5 A, cos ß 0.5 … 1, ANSI, 60Hz
Load range 1 % … 200 % IN
Accuracy 1) 2) 3) ≤ ±3 %
≤ ±3 crad
7) ≤ +5 % ... > -0 %
Test frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Maximum current 10 A
Maximum of voltage 200 V

1: Related to Z 20.12.2017
2: A cco rding to P TB test regulatio ns fo r instrument
3: Within the lo ad range
4: Setting reso lutio n 0.01VA o r co s ß 0.01
7: A cco rding to IEEE C57.13-2016

Subjects to alteratio n.

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Operation

 Only calibrated burden steps should be switched on.

 All not-calibrated burden steps, which appear in the pull down menu, are marked by an asterisk (*).

Main menu
After switching on the ESCB, the main menu will be displayed automatically.
In this menu the norm burden array, the current range and the burden step can be selected. Furthermore the
selected burden step can be switched on or off.
Furthermore there is a possibility to select ½, ¼ or 1/8 part of the burden step

 The dividing of the burden step can only be performed, if the resulting burden step is present in the burden
step table.

M2
11

10

1 2 3 4 5 6

 Always confirm numeric inputs and selected functions with the ENTER key.

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1 With this function key the standard burden array can be selected.
Select between:
- IEC50 (50Hz)
- IEC60 (60Hz)
- ANSI (60Hz)
After pressing this function key a pull down menu will appear.
The preselected function is marked. The function can be changed by pressing the control keys ““ and
““. Please confirm your selection with the ENTER key.
2 With this function key the current range can be selected. After pressing this function key a pull down
menu will appear. The pre-selected function is marked. The function can be changed by pressing the
control keys ““ and ““. Please confirm your selection with the ENTER key.
3 With this function key the burden step can be selected. After pressing this function key a pull down menu
will appear. The pre-selected function is marked. The function can be changed by pressing the control
keys ““ and ““. Please confirm your selection with the ENTER key.
4 With the function key ON the burden will be switched on.
5 With the function key OFF the burden will be switched off.

6 With this function key the operator can change into the menu Settings. After pressing this function key a
new window will be opened.
7 With this function key the burden step will be switched on to 1/8 (12,5 %).

8 With this function key the burden step will be switched on to 1/4 (25 %).
9 With this function key the burden step will be switched on to 1/2 (50 %).

10 With this function key the burden step will be switched on to 1/1 (100%).
11 Indication of the selected mode.
The modes can be selected:

Burden Steps User-defined steps

Mode Meaning
IEC50, IEC60, ANSI 50Hz USER , 60Hz USER
0 free modifiable not available steps free modifiable
locked
1 not available burden steps locked
(not modifiable)

locked burden steps locked,

2 free modifiable
(not modifiable) user-defined steps free modifiable

locked
3 locked (not modifiable) burden and user-defined steps locked
(not modifiable)

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Menu Settings
In this menu different selections can be performed:

Ra values
6
Rb values

1 2 3 4

 The function keys 1-3 (list, calib., save) are only available for non-locked burden.
 Always confirm numeric inputs and selected functions with the ENTER key.

1 With this function key the operator can change into the menu Burden Settings (see next chapter). After
pressing this function key a new window will be opened.
2 With this function key the operator can change into the menu Burden Calibration (see chapter Burden
Calibration). After pressing this function key a new window will be opened.
3 With this function key the complete burden data setting and the actual device settings will be
transferred into a nonvolatile memory.

 Store the value which you have entered for compensation before (see point 6). Otherwise the values will
be deleted when you switch off the ESCB.

4 With this function key the operator can change into the main menu.

5 With this function key the language (German or English, default setting is German) can be selected. After
pressing this function key a pull down menu will appear. The preselected function is marked. The
function can be changed by pressing the control keys ““ and “”. Please confirm your selection with
the ENTER key.

6 With this function key the resistances Ra and Rb can be entered. After pressing this function key the
cursor jumps into the 5-A-field. Enter an external burden value in m for the 5-A-range of the Ra
resistance via numeric keys and confirm your input with the ENTER key. Next the cursor jumps to the

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 field below. Enter the 5-A-range of the Rb resistance as described before. One after another the cursor
jumps to the 2-A-field and then to the 1-A-field for the Ra and Rb resistances. Enter the values as
described before. At least the cursor jumps to the ON/OFF-field. By pressing the control keys ““ and “”
you can select to activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) the compensation. Please confirm your selection with
the ENTER key.

 The values for Ra and Rb include the forward and return connector.
 Hints for correcting and deleting of entered values:
Use the control key „“ to go back to the beginning of the 5A, 2A and 1A-fields and delete the value by
using the key „C“ of the alphanumeric keypad until the field is empty. Press the key “C” more often if it is
necessary. Now enter your new value and confirm it with the ENTER key.

Maximum of calibration possibilities of external burden:

Power at 100 % max. additional external burden

1A IN max. 200 % ca. 1 VA 1000 m

2A IN max. 200 % ca. 1 VA 500 m

5A IN max. 200 % ca. 1 VA 100 m

Resistances Ra and Rb (sense wires directly connected)

In the optimal case the sense wires are directly connected to the terminal of the secondary circuit of the device
under test (see picture above). Afterwards the total resistance has to be determined (see chapter Determination
of Resistance Ra) and entered at Ra . Rb equals zero.

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 Resistances Ra and Rb (sense wires not directly connected)

If, for any reason, the sense wires can not be connected directly to the device under test (see picture above), a
part of unknown wire occurs, which can not be detected (Rb). In this case both single resistances (Ra and Rb) have
to be determined (see chapter Determination of Resistances Ra and Rb) and the values have to be entered in the
corresponding fields.

 The resistance Ra is the resistance of the detected external resistance.

 The resistance Rb is the resistance of the non-detected external resistance.

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Menu Burden Settings

 The function burden settings is only available for for non-locked burden.

In this menu the following settings according to the burden can be performed:

1 2 3 4 5

 Always confirm numeric inputs and selected functions with the ENTER key.

1 With this function key the norm burden array can be selected. After pressing this function key a pull
down menu will appear. The preselected function is marked. The function can be changed by pressing
the control keys ““ and “”. Please confirm your selection with the ENTER key.
2 With this function key you can insert a new burden step, after you have defined the new VA and cos ß
values via function key 6 and numeric keys. Confirm each inserted value with the ENTER key.
3 With this function key you can delete an existing non-locked burden step definitively. The burden step,
which should be reset, must be marked at first via the control keys ““ and ““. All changes has to be
stored, for further information see also chapter Settings.
4 With this function key all calibration values of the marked norm array will be deleted. After pressing this
function key a window with the following warning message will appear:

 Additionally inserted values will be deleted.

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5 With this function key the operator can change into the menu Settings. After pressing this function key a
new window will appear.
6 With this function key the values for VA and COSß can be inserted via numeric keys. Confirm each
inserted value with the ENTER key.

Menu Burden Calibration

 The function burden calibration is only available for for non-locked burden.

In this menu the non-locked burden steps can be calibrated.

The status bar within the lower range of the window represents the progress of the burden calibration process.

Status messages:

- If the calibration process has been cancelled, the message “calibration aborted“ appears
underneath the status bar.
- If the calibration process has been finished, the message “calibration successfully finished“ appears
underneath the status bar.
- If the message “amplifier error“ appears, check the fuses at the rear side of the ESCB.
- If the message “Finished with errors“ appears. Particular burden steps could not be calibrated
(repeat the calibration procedure) or the desired burden step is out of the possible calibration
range.

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 With this function key you can select the norm burden array. After pressing this function key a pull
down menu will appear. The pre-selected function is marked. The function can be changed by pressing
the control keys “ “ and “ “. Confirm your selection with the ENTER key.
2 With this function key you can select the current range. After pressing this function key a pull down
menu will appear. The pre-selected function is marked. The function can be changed by pressing the
control keys “ “ and “ “. Confirm your selection with the ENTER key.

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3 With this function key you can select the burden step. After pressing this function key a pull down menu
will appear. The pre-selected function is marked. The function can be changed by pressing the control
keys “ “ and “ “.Confirm your selection with the ENTER key.
4 With the function key Start you start the burden calibration procedure.
5 With the function key Stop you cancel the burden calibration procedure.
6 With this function key you change into the Settings menu. (see chapter „Menu Settings“).

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Balancing of the ESCB200
Determination of Resistance Ra
(direct connection of sense wires and device under test; Rb = 0)

Before starting the calibration, it is necessary to measure the resistance of wiring of the X-circuit including
bridge, switches and devices.
The resistance measurement must be done for the used ranges (5 A, 2 A, 1 A) according to the picture below.

1. Insert “0 Ω“ into the burden compensation Settings menu.

2. Connect the burden with the secondary circuit of a transformer and the voltmeters U1 and U2.
3. Select the “1 VA burden” from the menu.
4. Regulate the current up to the nominal current.
5. Measure the voltage U1 and U2.
6. The external resistance Ra (5 A, 2 A, 1 A) is (U1 - U2)/ IN x 1000 = … mΩ
7. Insert this value in mΩ into the burden Settings menu for Ra.
8. Insert the value 0 for Rb.

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Determination of Resistances Ra and Rb
(if sense wires and device under test are not connected directly)

Before starting the calibration, it is necessary to measure the resistance of wiring of the X-circuit including
bridge, switches and devices.
The resistance measurement must be done for the used ranges (5 A, 2 A, 1 A) according to the picture below.

1. Insert “0 Ω“ into the burden compensation Settings menu.

2. Connect the burden with the secondary circuit of a transformer and the voltmeters U1 and U2.
3. Select the “1 VA burden” from the menu.
4. Regulate the current up to the nominal current.
5. Measure the voltage U1 and U2.
6. The external resistance Ra of this current range (5 A, 2 A, 1 A) is (U1 - U2)/ IN x 1000 = … mΩ
7. Insert this value in mΩ into the burden Settings menu for Ra.
8. Measure the voltage U1 and U3.
9. The external resistance Rb (5 A, 2 A, 1 A) is (U1 - U3)/ IN x 1000 = … mΩ
10. Insert this value in mΩ into the burden Settings menu for Rb.

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Performing of a Balancing Procedure

 This procedure is only possible in mode 0 or 2. See also table on page 10.

This balancing must be done without the CT under test. The picture below shows the connection during the
balancing procedure. Before starting the balancing, the resistances of the external wiring and bridge should be
inserted to every current range.
Follow the steps as described in chapter “Menu Burden Calibration”.

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Inspection of Burden Steps

The setting of the external burden can be checked by measuring the voltage on the CT under test during
100 % current and 1 VA burden (see picture below).

Connection default operation/4-wire-operation

Actual burden = [ UKL + external resistance x I] x I

4-wire-operation
The secondary current of the CT under test (1 A, 2 A or 5 A) flows to the burden through 2 test wires. The voltage
at the secondary terminals of the CT under test is measured via sense wires directly. Additional measurement
uncertainties due to voltage drops on the current test wires can be avoided by these loss-free voltage
measurements.

Caution. For demagnetisation of transformers, for definition of knee point voltage and for high
voltage tests the sense wires have to be disconnected from the burden.

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Calibration of the Burden Measuring Ranges

For inspecting the measuring mechanism of the burden you can verify every single measuring range. A special
verify mode can be selected via interface. During the verification the burden can be controlled only via interface.
An AC source, voltage source and a suitable measuring device for alternating quantities is necessary for this
verification.

 If the ESCB is controlled via an external PC, we strongly recommend the use of a fibre-optic cable with
RS232 interface plug for communication between the ESCB and the PC.

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Accessories
The following accessory is contained in the scope of delivery:

- Mains cable. Power supply for mains.

Spare parts
In case of demand spare parts can be ordered at the ZERA-service department.

Spare part ZERA order number

Fuse 3.15 A/250 V time lag M00460252

Fuse 1.6 A/250 V time lag M00460126

Trouble shooting
In case of disturbance or technical defect of the equipment try to locate the error.
Therefore it is absolutely required to consider the safety instructions.

If single modules of the equipment do not work, first the fuses should be controlled. If the fuses are intact, it
should be controlled whether voltage supply is intact to the module and/or the entire equipment.

Malfunction Cause Correction

No function of the equipment Mains voltage supply is Plug in power supply

interrupted

Main fuse is damaged Exchange main fuse

(250 V/3.15 A time-lag)

CPU does not boot Internal error Contact ZERA-Service

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Malfunction Messages

Message Cause/Remedy Effect

Temperature A built-in temperature sensor of the burden The burden will be switched off
exceeded the upper has detected a temperature at the upper
limit limit. The burden must cool down, before it
can be switched on again.

Over voltage The voltage is too high. The burden will be switched off.

Overload The measured apparent load is 4.4 times The burden will be switched off
higher than the calculated value.

Initialization data not A serious internal malfunction exists. Please Do not use the ESCB in this case.
available contact the ZERA service department.

Amplifier error This malfunction can occur during the Abort of the balancing procedure
balancing procedure. The current value which
is necessary for balancing has not been
reached. Check the cabling and re-start the
balancing procedure again. If the malfunction
occurs again, please contact the ZERA service
department.

Accuracy out of range The measured apparent load is out of the None
tolerance (± 5 %) of the apparent load.

Calibration wires are Check if the calibration and sense wires are Balancing of burden will be switched
inverted connected correctly. off

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Maintenance

Warning! Before starting servicing or maintenance work, switch off the unit and remove all
connection leads, also the mains supply.

Keep the equipment clean. In case of contamination use a damp cloth for cleaning the equipment. Do not use
cleaner!

Service

For technical questions please contact our service-department along with the following information:
- serial number of the equipment

- detailed description of the problem

Phone +49 (0)2244 / 9277 – 169

E-mail service@zera.de

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Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer:
ZERA GmbH, Humboldtstr. 2a, 53639 Königswinter, Germany
Validity of Declaration of conformity:
The company ZERA GmbH hereby declares under sole responsibility that the product described below is in
conformity with the fundamental requirements of the Directives listed below:
• Product description: Electronic compensated standard current burden
• Type: ESCB200
Declaration of conformity with Directives:
The manufacturer declares that the product described above is in conformity with the following directives:
• 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
• 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive)
Standards compliance:
The device described above complies with the requirements in the following European standards:
• DIN EN 61010-1
• DIN EN 6100-4-2
• DIN EN 6100-4-3
• DIN EN 6100-4-4
• DIN EN 6100-4-5
• DIN EN 6100-4-6
• DIN EN 6100-4-8
• DIN EN 6100-4-11
• DIN EN 55011

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