Operating Manual Vario KMT Potent: DE 199 95 867-2; €U 01 117 161.8; US 08/87, tee: 6002887 Mess- und Ortungstechnik Measuring and Locating Technologies Elektrizitatsnetze Power Networks Kommunikationsnetze Communication Networks Rohrleitungsnetze Water Networks Leitungsortung Line Locatingsebakmr PREFACE We congratulate you on having purchased a Cable Test Van of type Vario KMT and we thank you for your trust in our company as the leading maker of cable testing equipment. You have bought a Cable Test Van the trend-setting technical and operational concept of which is absolutely world-class as is its price in relation to its performance. The present system manual has been designed as an operating guide and for reference. It is meant to answer your questions and solve your problems in as fast and easy a way as possible. Please start with referring to this manual should any trouble occur. In doing so, make use of the table of contents and read the relevant paragraph with great attention. Furthermore, check all terminals and connections of the instruments involved. Should any question remain unanswered, please contact: Hagenuk KMT KabelmeBtechnik GmbH Seba Dynatronic? Mef- und Ortungstechnik GmbH Roderaue 41 Dr.- Herbert- lann- Str.6 D- 01471 Radeburg / Dresden D- 96148 Baunach TELEFON: +49/35208/ 84-0 TELEFON: +49 / 9544/68 -0 TELEFAX: +49/35208/ 84249 TELEFAX: +49 / 9544/2273 SERVICE-HOTLINE : TELEFON: +49/35208/ 84211 TELEFON: +49/ 9544/68 -0 TELEFAX: +49/35208/ 84250 TELEFAX: +49 / 9544/2273 e-mail: sales@sebakmt.com intemet: — httpy/Avww.sebakmt.com © Hagenuk KMT Kabelmesstechnik GmbH All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied by photographic or other means unless Hagenuk KMT have beforehand given their written consent. The content of this manual is subject to change without notice. Hagenuk KMT is not liable for technical or printing errors or shortcomings in this manual, nor does Hagenuk KMT accept any claim for damages resulting directly or indirectly from the delivery, supply, or use of this matter. ‘MAN _VariokwT_eng_0700 13sebaxmir TERMS OF WARRANTY Hagenuk KMT KabelmeBtechnik GmbH will accept a warranty claim brought forward by a customer for a product sold by Hagenuk KMT under the terms stated below and the General Terms of Supply of Products and Services of the Electrotechnical Industries, date of issue May 1993. Hagenuk KMT guarantees that at the time of delivery Hagenuk KMT products are free from faults in material and workmanship which would considerably reduce their value or servicability. This warranty does not cover any fault in the software supplied. During the period of warranty, Hagenuk KMT will repair faulty parts or replace them with new parts or parts as new (with the same usability and life as new parts) according to their own choice. Further warranty claims, in particular those from consequential damage, will not be accepted. Each component and product replaced in accordance with this warranty becomes the property of Hagenuk KMT. All warranty claims versus Hagenuk KMT expire after a period of 12 months from the date of delivery. Each component supplied by Hagenuk KMT in the context of warranty will also be covered by this warranty for the remaining period of time but for 90 days at least. Each measure to remedy a warranty claim must exclusively be carried out by Hagenuk KMT or an authorized service station As a precondition for accepting a warranty claim, the customer has to complain about the effect, in case of an immediately detectable fault within 10 days from the date of delivery. This warranty does not cover any fault or damage caused by exposing a product to conditions not in accordance with this specification, by storing, transporting, or using it improperly, or having it serviced or installed by a workshop not authorized by Hagenuk KMT. No claim will be accepted in case of wear and tear, will of God, or connection to foreign components. For a damage resulting from a violation of their duty to repair or re- supply items, Hagenuk KMT can be made liable only in case of severe negligence or intention. Any liability for slight negligence is excluded MAN VarioKT_eng_O7.a00Sea 3.4 3.2. TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INTRODUCTION... Safety Precautions. Personal Protective Measures......... General Rules for Dealing With High Voltage .... Supplementary Guidelines Danger Due To Returning Voltage From Space Charge Safety Precautions Specific to a Test Van Dangers of Surge Locating .. Symbols Used in This Manual .... Range of Application and Mode of Operation... TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION... Technical Specification Vario KMT Modes Testing... Prelocating Pin Pointing Discharge Units Connecting Equipment... ‘Supplementary Equipment. Power Supply... Climatic Conditions ... Mechanical Conditions...... - Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Comeatity 2-25 Dimensions and Weights Optional Extras Option VLF Testing Option Teleflex Measurement. Options Connecting Equipment Option Double Surge Energy : Option Pin Pointing by Surging 2kV. Software Option External Safety Equipment Description of the Vario KMT Total System HV Unit. Switching Equipment. Connecting Equipment. Control Unit. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .. Safety Precautions. Bringing Into Service. "MAN _VaroKMT_eng_ 0 doe +53.24 3.2.2 3.2.2.4 3.2.2.2 3.2.2.3. 3.2.2.4. 3.2.25. 3.2.3. 3.2.3.4 3.2.3.2. 3.2.4. 3.3. 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3. 3.3.3.1 3.3.3.2. 3.3.4. 3.3.5. 3.3.6. 34. 3.4.1 3.4.1.4 3.4.1.2, 3.4.1.3. 3.4.2. 3.4.2.1 34.214 34.2.1.2 3421.3 3421.4 34.2.1.5 3.4.22 3.42.2.4 3422.2 3.4.2.3, 3423.4 34.24, 34.2.4.1 3424.2 3.4.25 3.4.26 3.43. 3.4.3.1 3.4.3.2, 34.4, sebakmr How to Connect Protective Earth, System Earth, and Earthing Spike 3:34 How to Connect the Cables. Earthing Cable ............ Cable of the FU Protective Equipment. Safety Device (Optional Extra). Teleflex Cable (Optional Extra)... Connection to the Test Object (HV Cable), Power Supply Supply from the Mains .. Power Supply from a Generator (Optional aera) ‘Switching the Air-Conditioner On...» Running the Vario KMT How to Switch the Vario KMT On. Resetting the Instrument to Standard Parameters System Settings. Expert Mode Printing......... Mode Selection. General Note Regarding the Display of Voltage General Instructions for Surge Locating........... Running a Measurement _ Testing....... Insulation Measurement... DC Test. = Cable Sheath Test. Prelocation Menus of Mode Prelocation Basic Prelocation Menu Teleflex menu Mode Menu How to Use the Memory PC Interface Teleflex Measurement ‘Teleflex Measurement Through Teleflex Cable (Option) Teleflex Measurement Through the High-Voltage Cable ARM Plus . ‘Mode of Measurement ARM Pius Decay Plus. Description of the Decay Plus Test ‘Method How to Run a Decay Plus Test Impulse Current... Burning Pin pointing. Pin pointing by Surging Audio Frequency Testing (AF Testing. VLF and Burning Option - a7, 3-38 3-38 3-38 3-39 3:39 340 3-40 13-40 3-40 341 3-42 3-45 346 3-47 3-47 3-49 3-49 3-50 oo 354 351 3.51 3.53 3-58 3.57 3-58 3-58 3-60 3-66 366 371 371 372 3.74 3-75 375 3-80 3-80 3-80 3-84 3-86 3-89 3-90 3-93 3-95 16 MAN _VarokMT_eng_ 7.800Fig. 1-1 Fig. 2-1 Fig, 2-2 Fig. 2-3 Fig. 2-4 Fig. 3-2 Fig. 3-3 Fig 4-1 Fig 4-2 Fig 4-3 Fig 4-4 Fig 4-5 General information Fault Display on the Screen (principle) : Optimum Pulse Width and Range of Measurement. 4.97 Compensation of the Transmitter Pulse. 4-98 How to Determine the Location of the Fault. 4-100 How to Measure the Fault Distance 4-100 The Cursor and Marker Technique ... The Shifting Technique : a Determination of v/2 from a Known Cable Length severe 400 Teleflex Reflection Measurement (TDR Measurement) 4-100 Maintenance and Servicing INDEX OF FIGURES Dangers of Surge Locating 1-16 Vario KMT, Front VieW.....--- 2.27 Vario KMT, Side View... - oo Controls and Displays o of the Control Unit... 2-29 Display Fields of the Screen 2-30 Vario KMT, View from Behind... 34 Controls and Displays of the Control Unit.... 38 Typical Reflection Trace..... oo 468 Effect of Pulse Width on the Reflection Trace... 4-65 Examples of Reflections and their Bases. i 2 4-67 Idealised Reflection Traces : 474 Reflection Trace Pattern of a Cable with a Number of Ramifications and Branch Lines. ee 474 MAN ariokT_eng_O¥ doe 78 (MAN _VareKWT_eng_ Odesebakmr EC Declaration of Conformity CE We, the company Hagenuk KMT Kabelmesstechnik GmbH Roederaue D-01471 Radeburg Germany Declare, that the product Vario KMT is in conformity with the regulations of the Council of European Communities for the alignment of the laws of member countries about electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive 89/336/EEC). This EC-declaration of conformity was tested according to the folling standards: EN 50081-2 Interference emission EN 50082-2 Interference steadfastness EN 55022 Product standard The fulfillment of the low voltage giudelines was tested according to the following standards: EN 61010-1 Safety regulations for electrical measuring and controlling instruments and laboratory as well as EN 60529 Ways of protection through jy Radeburg, 02.07.2003 Dr. Jann Managing Director MAN _WariokT_eng_1. 405 8MAN VariokMT_ang_01-€00sebaxmir (MAN _VarioKMT_eng_ 0702 vatGENERAL INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions Each person involved in the assembly, maintenance, and repair of this system is required to have read this manual carefully. At the time of supply, this system and its supplementary equipment are in line with the state of the art in safety control. Due to the operating procedures there may be parts and places of the system and its peripherals, however, which cannot be protected properly without unreasonably interfering with their function and control. This is why ‘comprehensive personal experience in safety matters is absolutely vital for the protection of both staff and equipment. Whenever the system is operated in a vehicle or in some other way as a mobile station, these safety precautions apply in their general sense. This is why we advise you to abide by the following safety precautions! GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This manual shall be available to the supervising, operating, and maintenance staff for reference. Only trained or instructed staff are permitted to deal with this system and its peripherals. Any other persons shall be kept away from it This system is allowed to be run by authorized persons with sufficient expertise only. Operate the system and its pertaining peripherals only when they are in good working order. Improper use may constitute a high risk of damage to the life and health of the operator as well as the system and the equipment connected to it Use the system exclusively for the purpose it has been designed for by its manufacturer. Always use the appropriate tools for each operation on and for running the system and keep your tools in good condition! Permanently supervise that during operation and maintenance all safety precautions are obeyed! Never use foreign components on the system and its peripherals, otherwise the safety of the system and its environment is not ensured Refrain from any operation which might jeopardize the safety of the system. The user is obliged to immediately report any arising change in the system to the supervisor in charge. 12 (MAN _VarioKMT_eng_07.6001A, sebaxmr The operator is obliged to immediately shut down the system whenever a fault occurs which may be safety risk to the staff. The system is permitted to be switched on again only after the fault has been remedied. ELECTROTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS The system and all its peripherals shall be connected according to instructions. All relevant standards such as EN, DIN, and VDE or national regulations, respectively, shall be met Any repair or maintenance operation may be carried out only after all circuit have been shut down (are in a dead state) and only by an electrical expert according to UWV. A person is regarded an electrical expert to UW (Prevention of Accidents Regulation) if due to his or her practical training, knowledge, and experience he or she is able to clearly understand the operation to be carried out and detect any possible risk Any intervention in the system is allowed to be carried out by a workshop authorized by Hagenuk KMT only. FIREFIGHTING IN AREAS OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS * Recommended substance for fire extinguisher: carbon dioxide (CO2) * Carbon dioxide is not conductive to electricityally and leaves no residue. _ Its use on systems under voltage is not critical. * Observe risk notes as stated on the extinguishers. + DIN VDE 0132 applies Personal Protective Measures Please absolutely abide by the following safety precautions to avoid any risk of damage to persons and / or equipment caused by operating the system individually or in combination with other systems or devices: - Check whether there are any unprotected systems / system components under voltage ( 0 25 V AC / 0 60 VDC) in the immediate vicinity of the Vario KMT which you or your system may get into contact with. This applies in particular to components under high voltage or components the voltage of which is not known, Protect these components by putting up insulating covers. If, for technical reasons, this cannot be done disconnect these components or have them disconnected for as long as you stay on the test site after beforehand having consulted the relevant supervisor and asked for his / her permission. Make sure this measure Is carried out properly. (MAN WandkT_eng_ OF do 1844.2. 14.24. sebaxmr Take a test measurement, e.g., by means of an appropriate voltage meter. Beforehand, check the proper operation of the this meter, e.g., by taking a test measurement of a known voltage. - Position your Vario KMT in a place suitable with regard to its dimensions and its load-carrying capacity. Check whether the system stands in a stable position. = Make sure that no other system / system component is restricted in its operation by the presence of your Vario KMT. If due to the installation and operation of the generator some change has to be made in another system / system component, always make sure that the former condition is restored after all operations have been concluded. Observe the special requirements of these systems / system components without fail, and start any operation on them only after having eforehand consulted the relevant supervisor and asked for his/her permission. This applies in particular to any intervention in an existing safety device. General Rules for Dealing With High Voltage Dealing with high-voltage equipment requires particularly great care This applies in particular to non-stationary (mobile) application when safety is not primarily provided for by the appropriate location and its equipment of permanently installed safety devices. Always abide by DIN-VDE Regulation 0104 “Installation and Operation of Electrical Test Equipment’ and DIN VDE 0105/ DIN EN 50110 ,Operation of Electrical Installations" These documents include the following safety instructions: - High-voltage installations shall only be operated in rooms with protection according to regulations or behind appropriate barriers. Never bypass nor render inactive any safety device - At least two persons shall be present whenever a high-voltage installation is operated. The second person shall be able to recognize any risk and, in case of emergency, immediately actuate the emergeny- shutdown ‘Supplementary Guidelines The following guidelines add to the above regulations. - Always connect all metal parts in the vicinity of a high-voltage installation to earth in order to avoid dangerous charging. Particularly great attention should be paid to non-stationary (mobile) operation MAN _VaioKMT_ong_07.60244.2.2. 1.4.3. sebaxmt = Open a circuit only when you are absolutely sure it does not carry any current or voltage (danger of ares) = High-Voltage testing and burning devices are short-circuit-proof. This involves the danger of the voltage running up as soon as the short- circuit is removed. Connect an appropriate voltage limiting device in parallel to the meter (e.g., a 90 V gas discharge voltage arrestor) when making a short-circuit test. - Even after circuits have been properly disconnected and discharged, you are permitted to contact components which had been under voltage and connect or disconnect any measuring or test equipment only after the installation has visibly been earthed and short-circuited by an appropriate device, Danger Due To Returning Voltage From Space Charge = Remove earthing and short circuit only when the object under test is going to be put into operation again = Any cable out of operation is a capacitor! Make absolutely sure cables are properly earthed and short-circuited Safety Precautions Specific to a Test Van Connect the test van or the Vario KMT properly to the test object before putting it into operation (see chapter 3.2.) Make sure the earthing resistance is (12 0 (protective and system earth) when you operate a test van or a Vario KMT. Seal the test van respectively the Vario KMT off by a barrier if you cannot meet this requirement. Furthermore make sure that there is no connection between system earth and protective earth directly at the Vario KMT. This would render the internal safety equipment of the system ineffective! Make this connection on the test site by connecting system earth (shield of the HV cable) and protective earth (earth conductor) with station earth. Connect system earth and protective earth separately to their respective terminals within the test van or at the Vario KMT, see also chapter 3.1 Never place the test van or the Vario KMT on the route of the cable under test (Danger of voltage cone at the location of the fault) ‘As a matter of principle, DIN-VDE Regulations 0104 and DIN 0105 / DIN EN 50110 as well as national regulations, in particular those referring to cable fault location shall be obeyed. MAN _VariekMT_eng_01 doc 7514.4. sebaxmir Dangers of Surge Locating In conventional lead-sheathed cable with steel reinforcement, lead sheath and reinforcement are used for earthing. Due to earthing through a large surface and, as a consequence, the apparent coming closer of the ,earth conductor’ to the place of fault, no dangerous voltage cone can build up. Plastic cables, on the other hand, have an insulated shield. The shield consists of a semiconductor layer and a relatively wide-meshed copper web. Earthing proper is through the earthing systems in the stations. A cable fault often involves the destruction of the shield, so the current SUFQE | suge Tetum to the station earth via the ground. This will result in voltage cones in the vicinity of both the station earth and the place of fault (see Fig. 1-1) When the test van is placed outside the voltage cone of the station earth, a dangerous contact voltage can be generated when the earthing resistance of the station earth Re, is greater than 2 0 considering the fact that the test van earth is connected with the station earth. For an earthing resistance of < 2 1) the relatively small voltage-time integral will not pose a threat to persons. When the test van is placed directly at the place of the fault, the summation of both voltage cones will still further increase danger. piace of out station protective earth ladm.re,<20 LR votlage potential crop tation ear vwollge potential drop ‘tle of aul Fig. 1-1 Dangers of Surge Locating 78 (MAN _VariokNT_eng_01 doesebaxmt THEREFORE ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: 1, Never place the test van or the Vario KMT on the route of the faulty cable, 2. Make absolutely sure that the test van or the Vario KMT are connected with earth through an earthing resistance of <2 0. 3. Seal the test van off during surge locating whenever the test operator does not have precise information on the earthing resistance of the station earth. No one is allowed to enter or leave the test van during tests. Sealing off shall be supervised by an electrotechnical expert, RESIDUAL VOLTAGE INDICATION In the event of failure of the Vario Control Unit display while in operation, due to supply power failure for example, any residual voltage remaining at the HV cables will be displayed on an analog meter. This permanently connected meter is identified as ,Residual Voltage” and is located on the front panel of the Vario KMT above the desk. Use appropriate discharge and earthing equipment and safe working procedures before attempting disconnection of the HV cables from the cable under test. MAN _arioKT_eng_01-doe 7445. Aas sebaxmr Symbols Used in This Manual Important instructions in the text vital for the protection of staff and equipment as well as for technical safety are marked as follows: CAUTION: The Caution symbol marks working or operational procedures which shall be obeyed meticulously to avoid A any risk to persons. This includes information about specific risks when operating the instrument. ATTENTION: The Attention symbol marks working or operational procedures which shall be obeyed meticulously to avoid A any risk to or destruction of the instrument and its peripherals NOTE: The Note symbol applies to specific technical @ requirements which the user shall particularly take into account when operating the system, Range of Application and Mode of Operation The Vario KMT is a self-contained three-phase test system to locate faults on power cables in low-voltage and medium-high-voltage systems and for testing cables in accordance with VDE. The Vario KMT includes system components of latest design representing the present state of the art. This allows high technical performance to be encased in a small instrument with a relatively light weight The Vario KMT has the following special features: * A new patent-protected prelocating technique has been introduced which is called ARM Plus for the voltage range 0 to 32kV and Decay Plus for the range up to the highest test voltage of 8OKV thus enhancing the performance of arc-surge prelocating «There is a facility to automatically measure the insulation or inter- conductor resistance between each pair of the three conductors and between each conductor and system earth the results of which are read out on the screen of the Control Unit. * The mode of connection can be adapted to the customer's power supply system. The following versions are available: HV three-phase up to 80KV or HV single-phase up to 80KV and MV three phase up to MAN arog _eng_01.600sebaxmr 8kV through a three-wire connecting cable mainly to be used in low- voltage systems. * The Vario KMT is run entirely from the computer controlled Control Unit. All functions of the system, measured results, operator instructions, and error messages are read out on the screen of the Control Unit. The Control Unit contains all reflectometer modes, too. Thus the Control Unit also controls the prelocation methods Pulse echo test (TDR), ARM Plus, Decay Plus and Current surge location (Surge) and all test results are read out on the display. The system is structured in modules thus allowing optimum adaptation of the system to different ranges of application regarding the relevant methods of measurement and testing, adjustment of test and surge voltages, adjustment of surge energy and the desired easiness of operation. Already the low-price standard version comprises the modes Testing up to 80 kV, Test of Sheath faults up to 20 kV, Surge testing on the 4/8/16/32 KV levels with a surge energy 1280 J, Pulse echo testing, Prelocating and Pin-pointing. Furthermore, a wide variety of optional components is available to extend the performance of the Vario KMT. All system components are harmonized with each other thus allowing ‘easy configuration of a user-defined system. The Vario KMT is an unprotected high-voltage system with IP 00. There is no protection against electric shock of the operating staff until the system is installed in a vehicle. The necessary safety circuits must be installed If the Vario KMT is operated outside a vehicle the user must take the necessary safety measures for operation of a high-voltage system himself. MAN VaroeT eng 0. doe 19+20 (MAN _ariokWT_eng_1. 002A. 24.4. 244A. 24.4.2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Technical Specification Vario KMT Modes Testing DC testing U, 0-8kV/8-80 kV In 150 mA/ 2.8 mA hk 580 + 20 mA/ 270 +20 mA Measurement of Insulation and Inter-Conductor Resistance Insulation is measured automatically in the range between 200kOhm and 20MOhm, resistance is measured in the range between 10 Ohms and 2 kOhms. You can also use some external resistance measuring instrument for taking resistance and insulation measurements through the connecting sockets which are part of the safety circuit and have the following electrical characteristics: Unax 1000 V Irv 1A Automatic insulation tests are carried out either with 500V or 1000V as selected by the operator. The following 6 test results will be taken automatically and read out on the screen of the Control Unit: between conductors L1-L2, L1-L3, L2-L3, and between L1, L2, L3 and system earth. Test of Sheath Leakage Us 0-5/0-10/0-15/0-20kV Cycle 4:2 Prelocating Teleflex measurement Pulse echo testing (TDR) via high-voltage cable Pulse duration 0.06 /0.1/0.2/0.5/1/2/5 us Range of display 80 mto 160 km at v/2 = 80 m/s Travel time 10 mls to 149.9 mlus adjustable in steps of 0.1 m/s Output impedance 500 Internal dummy 252-1.6kQ MAN _VaroxT eng 01.606 22Pulse amplitude ‘Sampling frequency Memory capacity Dynamic range of measurement Modes of measurement Evaluation of traces Memory parameters ‘System Calibration from ARM Plus Reference trace test Fault trace test Trigger pulse Single Surge Trigger pulse Double Surge Test pulse Teleflex Decay Plus Measurement of reference trace: Measurement of fault trace: voltage measurement sebaxmt <60V 1 MHz - 100 MHz dependent on range 2048 samples 84dB single measurement continuous measurement display of average of 256 measurements reflection measurement with internal or external dummy symmetrical reflection measurement (conductor-conductor-test) asymmetrical differential measurement by cursor and marker for 35 sets of measured traces and calibrated to commence measurement end of HV and LV Teleflex cables 1500 V in ARM-Plus-range 0 - 4 kV also 350 V Oto 4 kv 0 to 8KV/0 to 16 kV/0 to 32 kV same as Measurement of reference trace see Teleflex measurement as for ARM Plus Fault striking source: Cascade 80 kV spark-over 30 - 80 kV and link to ARM Plus Fault trace 2 MAN _NarioKMT_eng_01. doe24.1.3. Pulse Current surge locating with TDR Surge voltage Oto 4kV Oto BkV Oto 16 kV Oto 32kV ‘Surge energy at upper limits of ranges 1280 J Teleflex see Teleflex measurement Af nin U, Oto 8KV/8 to 80KV k 580 + 20 mA/270 + 20mA Pin Pointing Surge pin pointing Surge voltage Oto 4KV Oto 8KV Oto 16 KV Oto 32kKV ‘Surge repetition duration 3 to 30 sec, to be set by the operator Surge energy at upper limits of ranges 1280 J Audio frequency measurement ‘Audio frequency testing is carried out using a separate AF generator via terminals which are part of the safety circuit. Maximal values for pins: frequency 0.48 / 1.09/ 9.8 kHz Prax 200 W Umax 1000 V Sheath Fault Pinpointing (Step voltage! U, 0-5kV/0-10 KV/0-15kV/0-20kV he 580 +20 mA/270 +20 mA Cycle 1:3/9:6/1:12 MAN NerioKMT_eng_07. 408 2282444. 241.2, 2414. 241.5, oo sebaker | Discharge Units Specification Discharging Length of cable capability connected for testing Connecting Equipment 3x50 m_ high-voltage cable 80 kV for Vario KMT (HV) 1x50m_ high-voltage cable 80 kV and 1x medium-voltage cable 8 kV three-phase for Vario KMT (MV) 1x50 m high-voltage cable 80 kV 50m earthing cable on manually operated drum 50m mains cable on manually operated drum without slip rings 10m —_earthing-spike connection cable on manually operated drum Supplementary Equipment Various measuring, detecting, and locating instruments are available. Refer to the specifications in the respective manuals Power Supply Us 230 V+ 10 %, 50/60 Hz via isolation transformer 3.6 kVA (optional 5 kVA) Power demand standard configuration 1.6 KVA Climatic Conditions Operating temperature 0°C to 50°C Storage temperature -25°C to 70°C Relative humidity 90 % at 30°C ea MAN Vario _eng_07. doe24.6. 217. 2.41.8. 2.2. 2.24. 2.2.2. sebaxmr Mechanical Conditions Enclosure protection of test van IP 23 to EN 60529 with all window, doors, and lids closed Enclosure protection of HV Unit with connection cables IP 00 to EN 60529 Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility Electrical safety according to DIN EN 61010-1 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) to DIN EN 50081-2 and DIN EN 50082-2 Enclosure protection: J according to DIN 57106-1 (VDE 0106 TA) cable connected Dimensions and Weights Dimensions (W x H x D) Control Unit 520 mm x 310 mm x 200 mm HV Unit 4300 mm x 1500 mm x 1250 mm Weight Standard configuration including cable drums app. 850 kg Optional Extras Option VLF Testing test voltage 0-54kV frequency 0.4 Hz maximum capacity 5 uF Option Teleflex Measurement Teleflex LV cable drum Pulse echo measurement (TDR) through Teleflex cable Length of Teleflex cable 50m Mode of connection 3 conductors Specification Teleflex see Teleflex measurement 2.1.1.2 MAN WanioKT_eng_07.doe 2252.2.4. 2.2.6. 227. sebakmir Options Connecting Equipment LV Connecting Equipment Economy 50 m, manual operation Comfort 50 m, reel-up facility, slip ring Pro 50 m, motor driven, slip ring HV Connecting Equipment Economy 50 m, manual operation Comfort 50m, motor driven Pro 50 m, motor driven, slip ring Option Double Surge Energy Surge voltage O- 4kv 0- BkV O- 24kV 0- 32kV Surge energy at 4IBKV 24005 upper limits of ranges 16/32 kV 2560 J Doubling of pulse repetition time Option Pin Pointing by Surging 2kV surge voltage 0-2kV surge energy at 2 kV 1200 J Software Data Base Software Winkis Option External Safety Equipment Switch box with signal lamps and emergency-off key, cable 50 m on drum 26 MAN WaioKOT_eng_04 023. Description of the Vario KMT 2.3.4. Total System The Vario KMT is shown in Figs. 2-1 and 2-2. It consists of three main components Control Unit Standard furniture equipment HV Unit Switching equipment HV 1 Rona Fig, 2-2Vario KMT, Side View The system can be built into a vehicle or operated individually as a stand- alone unit. (MAN _VariokMT eng doe 2372.3.2. 2.3.3. 2.3.4. sebaxmr HV Unit The HV Unit contains all high-voltage components of the Vario KMT except the device selector and the conductor selector switches. This inciudes the high-voltage sources, high-voltage switches, surge capacitors, and discharge switches. The HV Unit also contains the control modules for the each high-voltage unit, the safety equipment of the system and the power supply modules including the fuses. In the standard configuration of the Vario KMT, the HV Unit consists of a cube-shaped rack either with metal-sheet covers or left open when used in a test van. Optional extras are designed as lateral extensions of the cube-shaped rack. The connector field of the high-voltage output is assigned to the connecting equipment depending on the selected switch equipment. The HV Unit is fixed to a support which allows it to be easily moved by means of a fork lift. Switching Equipment The Switching Equipment is for linking the HV Unit to the Connecting Equipment of the Vario KMT. There are two sub-sets: It includes the SF6 gas insulated combined device selector and conductor selector switch and @ control pcb belonging to it Connecting Equipment The cable drums are shown in Fig.3-2 The cable drums with their connection cables for mains connection (3), protective earth connection (7), connection to the earth spike (4), and high- voltage connection to the cable under test (9) are located on a separate support. The length of each connecting cable is 50 m for the standard configuration. The mains (3) and the earthing cable drums (7) are located on the LV cable drum rack (6). The LV cable drum rack also includes the terminal of the earthing cable (8) for connecting the Vario KMT to the protective earth and FU cable (5) for the connection of the earth spike. MAN _arotT_eng_ coe2.3.5. sebaxmr Control Unit The Control Unit is the main operating and display centre of the Vario KMT The controls and displays of the Control Unit are shown in Fig. 2-3. The operation of the Control Unit is computer-aided, all modes of the system and all test results are displayed on its LCD screen. Controlling the system is in menus by pressing the respective key of the Control Unit. There are keys with fixed functions (Hard Keys; Nos. 3, 5, 7, 8) and keys with variable functions (Soft Keys; Nos. 2, 6). The currently effective function of each soft key is read out on the display. There is a rotary control (9) to set numerical parameters. 10 9 ls 1 Emergency Off 8 Start key for release of HV 2. Softkeys 9 Rotary control with press function 3. Controls for contrast (only for LC version)10 Switching HV Off 4 Display 44. Switching HV On 5 Help key 412. Removable-key switch to interlock HV Soft key 413 Switching the system off Conductor selection key with read-out 14 Switching the system on of state Fig. 2-3 Controls and Displays of the Control Unit MAN Varo g_01 600 238sebaxmt In principle, the screen (see Fig. 2-3, No. 4) is subdivided into several display fields in a fixed arrangement. This subdivision is maintained in all modes of the Vario KMT. The display fields of the screen are shown in Fig 2-4. al =“ 4 1 Status field 4 Soft key names 2 Voltage indication 5 Main operating window 3 Window for notes and remarks 6 Soft key names Fig. 2-4Display Fields of the Screen The following information is read out in the respective display fields: Field 1: Status field The status field reads out the values of certain system parameters, To this end, the status field is subdivided into a number of boxes. The kind of information on display in these windows depends on the selected mode of operation. Each display boxe will be explained in the description of the respective mode of operation 230 MAN are _ang_¥ doesebaxmr Field 2: Voltage indication In any mode involving high voltage, the value of the high voltage is indicated in this field on the screen. Please note that there is a difference between Un. and Use Ur: is the voltage generated by the high voltage source and supplied to the test object when a high voltage mode has been activated. Use is the voltage still present at the connected test object and thus at the system output, too during a discharging procedure tripped by pressing key "HV Off" or also in case of a fault (residual voltage). Field 3: Window for notes and remarks This window is used for: - operator guidance - error messages Field 4 and field 6: Soft key name This field will read out the function of the adjacent key: - blank field key has currently no function - sunk representation without any numerical value: pressing the key will execute the function the soft key is named after - elevated representation without any numerical value: the mode the soft key is named after is enabled - elevated representation with read-out of a numerical value: the numerical value can be changed by means of the rotary control, but the field must first be selected - sunk representation with read-out of a numerical value: The rotary control can now be used to adjust the numerical value. - Field with a normal and an inverted text each: The function displayed in the inverted display mode is enabled Pressing the key would enable the function read out in the normal display mode. Neither function is enabled when both texts are read out in normal format. [MAN VarioKMT_erg_0T oe zata sebaxnr Field 5: Main operating window In prelocating mode: display of reflectograms In DC testing mode: display of the current-vs-time curve In general: display of help text NOTE: When keys of the Control Unit are defective (e.g., are @ jammed), the test van can be switched off by pressing the Emergency-Off key only. 292 MAN VaioKOT_eng_0% 400sebaxmtr OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety Precautions Always abide by the Safety Instructions in chapter 1 of this manual! During its operation, the Vario KMT generates high voltage of up to 80 kV which is supplied to the cable under test via the HV connecting cables. Prevent any unintentional contact with live components of the test object by protective means (handrails, chains, bars) which guarantee that no one can enter the zone of danger. Disconnect the cable under test to guarantee that no dangerous voltage can reach unprotected places or unprotected technical equipment Whenever the Vario KMT is operated, a second person shall be present within viewing and hearing distance who can recognize possible risks and shut down the system. Never leave the Vario KMT unattended while in operation! Connect all metal parts in the vicinity of the Vario KMT with earth in order to avoid dangerous charging As a matter of principle, all cables out of operation and not needed for a test shall be shorted and connected with earth. MAN ariekMT_eng_07.800 ae3.2. 3.2.1. sepa Bringing Into Service When bringing the Vario KMT into service, always start with properly connecting the cables of the A safety equipment and the high-voltage cable (HV cable). Make your mains connection only after having finished the first step. For the order of making connections, refer to Fig. 3- How to Connect Protective Earth, System Earth, and Earthing Spike Never operate a test van or an individual Vario KMT unless the earthing cable has been connected. The earthing cable connects the Vario KMT with protective earth and thus guarantees safety against accidental contact for the entire system Current peaks during surge location or due to discharges when testing 2 cable may cause potential differences via earth and potential equalizing conductors. This may cause damage to the mains input, Protective earth (earthing cable) and system earth (shield of the HV cable) of the Vario KMT shall be so connected that no inadmissible voltage difference may arise between protective earth (PE) and neutral conductor (N). 1.) How to connect protective earth in a TN(earthed neutral) power supply system Connect the protective earth conductor with the point of earth connection of the neutral conductor or, if you cannot do so, with a protective earth terminal by as short a line to this point as possible 2.) How to connect protective earth in a TT(non-earthed neutral) power supply system In this case, operating conditions may vary widely and cannot be generalized. It is up to the user to act on his own authority to take the appropriate measures in order to prevent inadmissible operating conditions. Connect system earth with the shield of the cable A under test! As a matter of priciple, connect the system earth of the Vario KMT with the earthed shield of the cable under test or, if you cannot do so, with the connecting lead to the earthing electrode. Those conductors of the cable which are not needed for the test should be connected directly with system earth. For cables without shield this is a must. h Always equalize potentials! When the cable under test and the power supply system are connected to different earthing systems not linked with one another, provide for potential Er (MAN _VarokQT_ong_01 doesebakmTr equalization by a connecting lead with a cross-sectional area of at least 16 mm? Cu for as long as the Vario KMT is operated, Drive the earthing spike into the ground as close to the Vario KMT as possible (see Fig. 3-1). The white numbers in black boxes given in the following figure indicate the order of making connections. earthing cable mains cable Fa Spent ten ‘Do nol connect protective earth here! tape conductor be EES on | — \ protec ca : earthing electrode Potent e ‘eguninaton use Dente Pe = rr eystem Fig. 3-1 How to Make Connections S CL protecve earn =) Eennaction earhingelectode earthing trode MAN _VarioST_eng_0t 40 3.35Sear Damage due to failure to comply with these instructions is not covered by warranty! 38 (MAN _VaroKWT_ong_01 dee3.2.2. How to Connect the Cables 4 HV Unit 2. Switching equipment LV cable drum rack Earthing cable drum 3 Mains cable drum 4 Cable to earth spike 5 FU cable 10. High-voltage output 44 System earth terminal Terminal for earthing cable (protective earth) earne High-voltage cable drum Fig. 3-2Vario KMT, View from Behind The arrangement of devices shown in Fig. 3-2 is the standard configuration of the Vario KMT. For an optional configuration, their arrangement may be different. MAN _VaiakWT_eng_O1 doe 3373.2.2.1. 3.2.2.2, 3.2.2.3. —sebaar Earthing Cable This is how to proceed with connect the earthing cable: Release the brake of the earthing cable drum, - unreel the cable and connect it to the station earth according to 3.2.1., - tuck one of the contact bushes on the cable spaced 5 m from one another under the clamp of the earthing cable of the test van. Cable of the FU Protective Equipment This is how to proceed with bringing the FU protective equipment into service’ - Drive the earthing spike into the ground close to the test van, - unreel the cable, - connect the earthing spike with FU cable (see Fig. 3-2, No. 5). Safety Device (Optional Extra) Connect the safety device (optional extra) before making any contact to the object under test and before supplying power to the Vario KMT, see also Fig 3-1[3]. The safety device has a green signal light and a red one to indicate the state of the high voltage of the Vario KMT. It allows the emergency-off switch to be triggered directly from the test site. Furthermore, you may use the detachable-key switch of the safety device if you wish to secure the Vario KMT against being switched on. In the test van, pull the plug of the connecting cable out of the socket in the cable drum. Unreel the connecting cable and take the safety box to the test site. After that, re-connect the plug of the connecting cable with the cable drum in the test van. When you intend not to use the safety device, make sure that the connecting cable is plugged into the socket on the cable drum in the test van. Otherwise the Vario KMT is not operational. 338 MAN VarioKMT_eng_01. doe3.2.2.5. sebaxmr Teleflex Cable (Optional Extra) This is how to proceed to connect the Teleflex cable: - Unreel the required length of the cable to reach the object of test, - Plug the connecting lead from the Teleflex connecting point into the socket on the drum body (the connecting lead is fixed adjacent to the Teleflex cable drum), - Make connection to the object of test. Connection to the Test Object (HV Cable) Connect or disconnect the HV cable to or from the object under test, respectively, only after the test object has been shorted and visibly connected with earth according to DIN-VDE 0105 (see Fig. 3-1 and Fig. 3- 2). This is how to connect the test object: - Unreel the high-voltage connecting cable (HV cable) On the test site: — Connect the system earth (shield of HV cable) with the cable shield of the cable under test, = connect the supplied connecting clamp with the cable under test, ~ plug the HV cable into the socket of the connecting clamp. MAN WaniOuT_eng_O1 doe 383.2.3. 3.2.3.1. 3.2.3.2, 3.2.4. Sea Power Supply ‘Supply from the Mains This is how to proceed for preparing power supply from the mains: ~ Make connection to the safety equipment and the object under test according to points 3.2.1. and 3.2.2., ~ release the brakes of the mains cable drum, - unreel the mains cable, - plug the free end of the cable into a mains outlet. making a direct connection with a mains conductor, use certified adapters only (according to VDE or ‘corresponding national regulations). 5 For connecting to some other type of mains outlet or when Power Supply from a Generator (Optional Extra) Make connection to the safety equipment and the object under test according to points 3.2.1. and 3.2.2. For operating the generator, please refer to its individual instruction manual. Switching the Air-Conditioner On For operating the air conditioner please refer to its individual manual. 0 MAN NarokMT_ng_07 6003.3, Running the Vario KMT sebaxmt The Control Unit is for controlling all operations of the Vario KMT. Fig. 3-3 shows the operating elements (controls) of the Control Unit. Fig. 3-3 Controls and Displays of the Control Unit Emergency Off switch Soft keys Controls for contrast (only at LC version) Display Help key ar ona Soft keys Conductor selection keys with read-out 8 9 10 “1 12 13 14 Start key for enabling HV Rotary control with press function ‘Switching HV off Switching HV on Removable-key switch to interlock HV Switching the system off Switching the system on of state MAN ano _eng_O1 aoe at3.3.41. sebakmt How to Switch the Vario KMT On This is how to proceed to switch the Vario KMT on: - Make connections to the safety equipment and to the test object according to points 3.2.1. und 3.2.2., - provide for the supply of power according to point 3.2.3., - close the back doors of the van. After having connected the respective source of power (mains or generator), the Control Unit of the Vario KMT is supplied with power and the computer will start up. Operation from within a test van is basically subdivided into two stages: 1. Operation without using high voltage 2. Operation with and without using high voltage For reason of personal safety and to protect the equipment, these modes can be selected only after two staggered safety circuits have been activated. Operation without using high voltage is possible when all conditions of safety circuit | are met. They are as follows a) Emergency Off has not been actuated b) The earthing spike has been properly connected and the transition resistance between earthing spike and station earth is within its admissible range Error triggering at > (15 kO +2 kQ) Restart at <(11 kQ + 2k) c) Voltage-time area less than 1 Vs (No dangerous voltage between test van and surrounding earth) After safety circuit I has been activated, a Teleflex test can be performed via the Teleflex cable drum. Any other mode and any mode involving high voltage require safety circuit I to be activated. The conditions of safety circuit Il are as follows: a) Emergency Off has not been activated b) Door contacts closed ©) Removable-key switch(HV interlock) in position ON d) Resistance between protective and system earth is in its admissible range. Error triggering at > (10.59 +2) Restart at <(7 +29) Evry MAN NaroKNT_eng_O1 600sebaxmr interrupted - this may be caused by pressing Emergency Off, switching the key-operated switch off or by opening the back door - the high voltage will be switched off and a message will be displayed on the screen of the Control Unit. When after acknowledgement of this message safety circuit I! is still open, no further message is read out. Key "HV On’ will be operational again only when all Tequirements of safety circuit II are met again. 5 When during a high-voltage operation safety circuit Il is When these conditions are met the entire range of features which the test van offers is available. As soon as the test van is powered and the conditions of safety circuit | are met, the display of the Control Unit will read out the following start-up menu: 23.03.99 16:13:36 ‘Switch system on with ‘Mains On’ 3) ve Measuring Van Vario Release VX. | Switch the Vario KMT on by pressing the ‘Mains On’ key when this menu is read out. As long as the conditions of safety circuit | have not been met, this menu will not show up and the message window will read out some explanatory information. In such case the system cannot be switched on, Check the safety circuit and remedy the fault. (MAN ero _eng_07. 608 343sebaxmt Help Function Press the help key ‘7 ‘ on the Control Unit to call the help mode from any other menu. The relevant help text is called up by pressing the mode to be explained, Press the help key one more time when you want to leave the help mode. Error Messages Error messages can be put out in the window for notes and remarks of the display. If that happens, remove the reason of the error first and receipt the error message by pressing F1 key afterwards. The Vario KMT has to be switched on again according to point 3.3.1. Severe errors cannot be acknowledged. In this case the System offers mode ‘System Restart’ only. In its default mode, system restart does not cancel the set-up. When this severe error occurs again and again, however, we advise to select option “Erase Set-up* when restarting the system, Error messages related to a malfunction of the Vario KMT are tagged with a 6-digit error number. The error number simplifies any remote diagnosis when discussing the error with hagenuk KMT. Defect of the discharging and earthing equipment Whenever some defect of the discharging and/or earthing equipment of the Vario KMT has occurred, the accompanying symbol is displayed on the Control Unit. Make sure nobody touches the output of the Vario KMT, the high-voltage connecting cable, and the connected test object, there is extreme danger! Whenever possible, press key “System Restart” to restart the system. With each restart the system is discharged and earthed. The safety of the system has been restored only when key "Mains On" lights up! When you do not succeed in restarting the system or the accompanying symbol reappears, switch the Vario KMT off. Please make sure that the Vario KMT and the test object connected to it are discharged and connected to earth with utmost caution using an approved discharging and earthing devic Do not operate the Vario KMT any longer but make absolutely sure it is inspected and repaired! MAN _VanioKOT_eng_ 04 doesebakmr 3.3.2. Resetting the Instrument to Standard Parameters There are a few ways to reset the instrument to standard parameters: 1. Reset all parameters to the standard values defined internally In this case call mode "System Restart” in the System menu. Select option "Default values" before resetting can take place irrevocably. After rebooting all parameters are reset to the standard values defined internally. Please note that this includes the following features: - the language of the system will be English - the printer interface is disabled - the PC interface is disabled 2. Reset all parameters to the standard values defined by the user In this case call mode “Default values" in the System menu. 3. Reset any one of the numerical values to its standard value defined internally Each of the numerical values which can be adjusted by means of the rotary control can be reset to its standard value defined internally by permanently pressing the rotary control for 1 s at least. 4, Enable a defined parameter setup For taking reflectograms, all parameters vital for the acquisition of the measured data can be set to any parameter setup. When a diagram is downloaded to the screen from a file or through the PC interface, the parameter setup of the downloaded diagram will be taken over as the setup of the instrument ‘MAN Vario _ong_01d0e 345SB a eee System Settings Press the key labelled ‘System’ in the main menu when you wish to go to the ‘System menu: Un=230Vin= 1.08 23.03.99 18:21:33 Retum ‘Switch system on with ‘Mains On’ || Setup | j Save || Defaut | settings | |_values | system | | info. | Measuring Van Vario a Release VX [Reboot | | [system Keys of the System Menu Return back to main menu Save settings _for storing all parameters selected when running the Vario KMT. These values are the default settings for starting the system up next time. The set- up can be deleted by selecting ,Default values" at Reboot System™ Default values The instrument is set to the values stored in mode Save settings’ ‘System info for reading out the software versionof components Setup for setting date, time, language, printer, display options Click on / Click off for switching the key-click on / off Reboot system —_for restarting the operating system At first another menu is displayed in which option “Default values" can be enabled. In general it is not necessary to select this option v8 MAN_VarokNT_eng doe3.3.3.1. 3.3.3.2. sebaxmir Expert Mode The Expert mode can be enabled in the Setup menu. It provides an additional facility for setting the filter in the prelocating modes. This is to enhance the identification of a fault in cases where fault detection is very difficult. Printing The measuring results obtained in modes Testing and Prelocating can be read out by a printer. Applicable printers: The following printer models are supported: - IBM Proprinter (8-pin printer) - Epson 24-pin printer - Printer specification language PCLS. This language was developed by the manufacturer Hewlett Packard, Almost any common printer can emulate at least one of these three printer languages. How to connect a printer: The printer shall be connected to the parallel interface of the Control Unit. The interface is located at the back of the Control Unit and is configured as a 25-pin D-SUB connector The Vario KMT is a high-voltage equipment. This is why you are not allowed to use common printer cables as used in office applications. Make sure a printer cable with multiple shield such as TO 41243 by manufacturer Inmac is used only. How to configure the printer: To this end, call menu ‘Printer selection’ from the setup-menu. Select ‘Parallel port’ in this menu if you want to enable the printing mode of the selected printer. The configuration of the printer is part of the system set-up. In order to preserve your configuration, call mode ‘Store set-up’ in the system menu How to start printing: During a test, the print key is available in the main menu. In any prelocating mode, the key is available in the archive. ‘As long as printing is under way, the printer status menu can be called. The menu indicates the percentage of data already transfered to the printer. This menu can also be used to abort printing. MAN erick e901. 408 347sebaxmr Structure of a printed page for a DC test and for Burning The result of a DC test is the diagram as displayed on the screen. The scaling of the hardcopy is identical with that of the screen display, so you can optimize the scaling as desired by appropriately setting ‘range’, 'l range’, and 'test duration’ after the test has been concluded. Apart from the trace, the most relevant measuring parameters as well as the measured values of voltage and current at switching-off are also read out. ‘Structure of a printed page for a prelocating test: In the prelocating modes, too, the printed diagram is identical with the screen display at the time when printing was triggered. Below the diagram, up to three columns are printed which contain the most relevant measuring parameters with the left column being allocated to trace 1, the middle column to trace 2 and the right column to trace 3. You can see from a message in the diagram below left whether the differntial mode has been enabled. For instance, message K1-K2 indicates that the trace printed out is the difference of trace 1 minus trace 2 with their characteristes read out in the left and middle columns. How to print system information: In mode ‘System Info’ of the system menu, printing can be triggered, too. As well as. information about the version, the calibration values for measuring current and voltage are printed out. (MAN _VarioKT_ang_ 01 doe3.3.4, 3.3.5. sebaxmt Mode Selection After the Vario KMT has been switched on, the display will show the main menu’ HV cable Un=230VIn=1.0A 23.03.99 15:23:32 Select mode pre location. UL pin- pointing Select the desired mode by pressing the appropriate key. The display will read out the corresponding menu, In paragraph 3.4. all modes will be dealt with in more detail. ‘FQ’ is allocated mode “miscellaneous”. This mode is made available when in the Vario KMT either mode ,Burning externally" or mode ,VLF externally" is implemented. General Note Regarding the Display of Voltage In any mode involving high voltage, the value of the high voltage is indicated in the upper right-hand field of the screen. Please note that there is a difference between Us and Usd Us is the voltage generated by the high voltage source and supplied to the test object when a high voltage mode has been activated, Us« is the voltage still present at the connected test object and thus at the system output, too during a discharging procedure tripped by pressing key "HV Off" or also in case of a fault (residual voltage). WAN _VarokT_eng_01.606 3493.3.6. sae, General Instructions for Surge Locating Surge current and surge voltage operations are a great strain to cable installations and test van components. This is why we give you the following advice how to increase the life of your test van and prevent damage to the cable systems: + Select a surge voltage which is just high enough to guarantee firing; - Start Prelocation at a low surge voltage and increase surge voltage in small increments (<5 kV) until the fault will fire; - particularely for a short cable length (< 1 km) select an initial value of the surge voltage not exceeding 50 to 70 % of the firing voltage of the fault; - the firing voltage can easily be determined by a DC test; - select a slow repetition rate, best is single shot. Pin pointing: Surge energy plays a decisive part in acoustical pin pointing. For the above mentioned reasons, however, surge energy should be set only as high as absolutely necessary. You can optimize surge energy by selecting the appropriate range of surge voltage. The surge energy related to the set voltage is indicated in the status line. In the surge mode, the test van may come under increased voltage when the quality of earthing is poor. For this reason, a monitoring unit measures the voltage-time integral of this rise in potential. When it exceeds 1 Vs, the test van will be switched off and the message field of the display will read out an explanatory information. After this message has been acknowledged the test van may be switched on again, if the following measures are taken: How to Minimize the Rise of Potential 1, Reduce earthing resistance, may be by changing the position of the van. 2. Reduce surge voltage When these measures do not succed but surge testing shall be continued nevertheless, the following measures are obligatory and imperative to take: 1. Seal the test van off over a wide area in order to prevent any contact with the outside by staff or public; 2. do not leave the test van during surge testing; 3. put up warning signs or a supervisor to monitor and provide for safety. 0 (MAN _VanokAT_eng_01 doe3.4. 3.44. 3.4.1.1. sebaxmr Running a Measurement Testing = Bring the test van into service according to point 3.2. - ‘Switch the Vario KMT on according to point 3.3.1 - Press key ‘Test in the main menu The display of the Control! Unit will now read out the menu of the Testing mode’ HV cable Un=230V_In=1.0A 23.03.99 18:26:20 Retum Inaulaton- | Select mode sul | DC. ; test e Sheat fault [Weable || VLF- i test ‘| External Insulation Measurement In order to take an insulation measurement by the Vario KMT, select this mode on the Control Unit. After having made your choice between the possible test voltages S00V or 1000V, you can choose between single test and automatic mode, The automatic mode of measurement yields 6 test results. The equipment will measure the following insulation values in the range between 200kOhm and 20 MOhm or resistance values in the range between 10 Ohms and 2kOhms, respectively: Li-N, L1-L2, L2-N, L2-L3, L3-N, L311 Values outside these ranges can be measured in mode “External” through the respective test sockets, For taking external insulation measurements a separate resistance measuring instrument is needed which has to be connected to the *exteral’sockets. (MAN _VarokIT_eng_0702 3stsebakmr As the resistance measuring instrument may generate a voltage of up to 1 KV, every insulation test requires the safety circuit | and safety circuit I! to be activated. The system control program treats the insulation measurement as a high-voltage mode of operation Insulation measurement HV cable 0.00.9 Un=230V In=1.0A ev. 23.03.99 18:27:22 L=N___ 00:00:00 Retum Enable system with ‘Start’ ; AUTO ON e How to perform an externally insulation measurement: - Carry out all operations laid down in point 3.4.1 - Plug the resistance measuring instrument into the sockets for external connection. - Press key ‘Insulation measurement’ in menu ‘Test’ - Take the following steps following the instructions in the message field: Enable system with ‘Start’ ‘Switch removable-key switch(HV Interlock) On. Activate system with ‘HV On’ - Use the resistance measuring instrument to measure the insulation resistance of the connected cable. How to conclude a test: - ‘HVOF, - Switch the resistance measuring instrument off. - Unplug the resistance measuring instrument only after the test cable has been discharged. 32 (MAN _VaroKMT_ong_ 01 oe3.4.1.2. sebaxmr DC Test - Carry out all operations laid down in. point 3.4.1 - Press key ‘DC Test’ in menu ‘test’ ‘The basic menu for DC Test will be read out: ociget” WV eatie een si Gs Un=230V.In=1.0A 8KV 0K Beoaeo. eats sooo) bw Fon Retum i enable system with ‘Start’ Range eee HV disabled by user Bik ‘(| : Tet tine Manual_| | 30min | Pre This menu is to set the ranges of test voltage and test duration. How to adjust the test voltage range: - Press key ‘Range’, field ‘Range’ will now appear in sunk representation. - The default setting presented by the system is the range selected last. - Use the rotary control to adjust testing voltage to your desired value The upper range limit in the Vario KMT is 80 kV. How to adjust test duration: - Press key ‘Test time’: field ‘Test time’ will now appear in sunk representation. The default setting presented by the system is the range selected last. - Use the rotary control to adjust test duration to your desired value. ‘MAN _VaroKMT_ong_O1 aoe 38Se ae 19 the test current range / automatic selection of the range of measurement: — Range of measurement refers to the current/time diagram — Incase of autoranging (autorange) the range of measurement for HV On is so selected that the measured current value falls between 20% and 80% of the full range current value. — Press key "Autorange / Manual” if you wish to set the range of current, measurement manually. After that a key labelled "I range" is made available. — Press key "I range”. Field "I range” is displayed in sunk representation. — The default setting offered by the system is the value of the last manual or automatic range setting, respectively. = Use the rotary control to set the desired range of current measurement. The current range refers to the display only. Current measurement proper is carried out irrespective of this setting. Printing: This key is made available only when a printer has been configured during set-up. Pressing this key initiates printing out of the latest measuring result by the printer connected to the parallel interface Printing can be carried out any time, even under ‘HV On’. Printing should only be started, however, after the test duration has elapsed or after the test has been aborted as the result of a flash-over. In latter case the printout will contain a reference to the corresponding error message. ‘After having set your desired values of test voltage range and test duration, please follow the instructions in the message box: Enable system with ‘Start’ Switch removable-key switch on Activate system with ‘HV On! After pressing key ‘HV On’ the high voltage will be active and testing can be started, 34 ‘MAN _VarokMT_eng_ 0700sebaxmir The display will show the operating menu for DC test: DC test HV cable O.00mA Voy ‘ot Un=290V In=1,0A 8kV oy 23.03.99 15:36:25 00:00:05 40KV 8.0 kV | DC test HV cable is active ! Set voltage To stop function press HV Off ‘Autorange [ Test time | 30min TRange 400 HA 1 1 1 | | || Test time Print || restart 3 eaaeccoapenal How to set test voltage: - Press key 'Vnom, field ‘Vnom’ will appear in sunk representation. - Use the rotary control to set the desired test voltage value. Key Vnom will be disabled after 10 s in order to avoid any unwanted change of the test voltage. Start adjusting after a time period of less than 10 s, otherwise press key Vnom one more time. . The current value of test voltage, test current and the test time are read = outon the display. The operating window of the display will read out the time course of the total charging current of the test voltage source and of the test voltage. Press key ‘test time / restart’ to reset the elapsed time meter. When a disruptive breakdown occurs in the cable, the system will be switched off and the the elapsed time meter will stop. (MAN _aioK¥T_ng_07.d00 3553.4.1.3. sebaxmr How to conclude testing: The test can be concluded in three different ways: 1, The test can be aborted by the user with 'HV Off. 2. The test is concluded automatically after the internal clock time has elapsed. _ In this case the information box will read out a message "HV switched off by timer’. 3. The test is concluded automatically after a cable flash-over has occurred. In this case the information box will at first read out a message "Flash-over within cable" and/or "Overcurrent during testing”. After these messages have been acknowledged, the information box will read out "Test not passed” 4, By some intemal fault of the equipment or opening of one of the safety circuits. Pressing the emergency-off button will also result in the display of message "HV shut down due to error” ‘The messages of the cause of shut-down are retained in the information box until some other mode of operation has been enabled. Cable Sheath Test Mode Cable Sheath Test differs from mode DC Test only in its reference voltage ranges. You have a choice of voltage ranges 0 to 5 KV, Oto 10 kV, 0 to 15 KV and 0 to 20 KV. How to select mode Cable Sheath Test: Attention! Before selection of the operational mode Sheath testing or Sheath fault pinpointing, the connection must be changed in accordance with the connection procedure as described in figure 3-1 Disconnect the operational earth (4) of the HV cable from the screen of the cable to be tested and connect it to the station ground. Disconnect the screen of the cable to be tested on both ends, and connect it in accordance with the test procedure to the HV core of the test van HV test leads, = Start with the operations laid down in paragraph 3.4.1 - Press key ‘Cable Sheath Test' in the menu of mode ‘Testing’ For what to do next please refer to mode ‘DC Test. MAN _VaioK¥T_ong_01 doe3.4.2. sebaxmt Prelocation - Bring the test van into service according to point 3.2. - Switch the Vario KMT on according to 3.3.1 - Press key ‘prelocation’ in main menu Now the display of the Control Unit will show the menu of mode ‘prelocation’: Un=230VIn=1.0A 23.03.99 15:39:50 Select mode Return ARM Plus Teleflex pearie HV-cable | { | WWeabie || || impuise current | Buring There are several menus at your disposal to run a specific prelocation mode, to adjust parameters, and to evaluate the result of your test. The relevant menu will be presented on the display after you have selected a specific mode, Subsequently these menus are described in more detail ‘MAN _ Vani _eng_0. doe 357sebaxmr 3.4.21. Menus of Mode Prelocation 3.4.2.1..1 Basic Prelocation Menu In all modes of prelocation (Teleflex LV, Teleflex HV, ARM Plus, Decay Plus and Surge prelocation) the prelocation menu is presented ‘An example for a basic prelocation menu is shown below: a e f k i Return Enable system with ‘Start’ Y-gain 0.08 ‘range 800.0 m {cursor | 0.00 m Teleflex ‘menu memory The status field reads out from above left to below right: a: Mode of prelocation e: X range @: Un(Opt.) g: range of U i: trace 2 i time n: v2 b: type of cable d: trace 1 f: InOpt) h: distance between marker and cursor k: date m: test pulse 0: trace 3 amplitude P: set value of high voltage (in number and in graphic format) MAN _VaioKNT_eng_OT doesebaxmwtr Keys of Basic Prelocation Menu: Return: back to menu Prelocation Y gain: Adjustment of vertical gain (amplification) with rotary control X range: Adjustment of display range with rotary control In modes ARM Plus, Decay Plus and Surge Prelocation, the display range also determines the range of measurement. display range range of measurement < 12s (1.2km) 20 ps(1.6 km) 16-24 us (1.6-2.4 km) 40u1s(3.2 km) 40-64 us (4.0-6.4 km) 80 us (6.4km) 80-120 us (8.0- 16 km) 200 us (16 km) 160-240 ps (16 - 24 km) 400 us (32 km) 400-640 us (40 - 64 km) 800 us (64 km) > 800us (80km) 2ms (160 km) Table refers to vi2 = 80.0 mips. Cursor: Enabling the Cursors, moving it with the rotary control, setting the marker by pressing the rotary control Teleflex menu: Calling the Teleflex menu, see description of Telefiex menu Memory: Calling the memory menu, see description of memory menu Mode Calling the Mode menu, see description of mode menu When a mode of prelocation has been selected, a few more keys may be displayed the meaning of which will later be explained for each mode. When conduction a prelocating test, the left upper corner of the menu on display reads out a symbol indicating the current mode of operation of the system. One of the following symbols may be on display: 3& Viewing mode v Measurement currently running — State of rest after an individual measurement has been taken e Waiting for trigger (MAN _varok¥T_eng_0700 358sebaxmr 3.4.2.1..2 Teleflex menu Call the Teleflex Menu from the menu of the selected mode of prelocation. This is the most important menu of all Prelocation modes. This menu is to set and adjust each individual parameter of a Teleflex test and to display and evaluate measured traces. In the case of ARM Plus, Decay Plus and Surge prelocation, the Teleflex menu will display the keys needed for running the respective mode. Example for Teleflex measurement through LV cable Standard mode (to be configured during setup): Telefex Leable 800.0 m Un=230V In=1.0A 9.0m, 26.03.99 09:40:56 S0ns__80.0 m/us aa Pulse width 50 ns “Yegain z | xen 008 0.00m | Xenge | compensa 800.0 m tion 20 cursor | viz 000m |) 80.0 mips Trace Trace- selection | [comparison] The status field reads out: refer to point 3.4.2.1.1. Basic Prelocation menu Keys: Return: back to Telefiex Basic menu Y gain: Adjustment of Y gain (amplification) with rotary control X range: Adjustment of X range with rotary control cursor: Enabling the Cursors, moving it with the rotary control, setting the marker by pressing the rotary control Trace selection: For calling the trace selection menu, please refer to the description of the "Menu for selecting a trace”. 360 MAN _VaroKMT_eng_01 doesebaxmr Pulse width: Setting the width of the test pulse by means of the rotary control to 50 ns, 100 ns, 200 ns, 500 ns Tus, 2s, 5 us. X-Shift calculation of distance by means of trace shifting compensation: Suppression of the reflection at the begin of the cable by means of the rotary control. v2: Setting pulse travel speed (propagation velocity) by means of the rotary control. Trace comparison: Calculates the difference between traces with different phases, however only in case of minimal two traces are stored Expert mode (to be configured during setup): Teleflex LV cable 4.2 km Mt Un=230V In=1.0A 0.0m M2, 26.03.99 09:60:07 50ns 80.0 mips Return Press softkey for topical help Ss ray | ns. Y-gain | | Help system: shit 0.08 Each softkey function of the menu will be el displayed after pressing the selected softkey. To exit help function press helpkey again. ei X-range lcompensa- 800.0 m tion <0 i cursor | iT v2 0.00 m || 80.0 mips [Trace | | Trace- selection [comparison Filter: This is to set the band-pass filter of the Teleflex. The indicated frequency is the mid-band frequency of the filter. For ARM Plus Fault trace, the same setting as for ARM Plus Reference trace applies. MAN Wario _eng_07. 400 3asebaxmr Trigger: This is to set the trigger level for the Teleflex. For ARM Plus Fault trace, the same setting as for ARM Plus Reference trace applies. The expert mode is applicable in difficult cases as very short or very long fault distances. The setting of the filter enables a better visibility of the traces (fault and open end of the cable). The trigger level can be changed if the amplification (Y gain) setting is not sufficient to trigger and to display meaningful reference and fault traces. Since there are no strict rules the best settings of filters and trigger level will be learned by user experience. The settings of filter and trigger cannot be stored in mode "Save Setup” of the setup menu. Whenever the mode or sample rate is changed (i.e. pulse width in Teleflex, X range in ARM Plus, Decay Plus and surge prelocation), the Vario KMT will automatically return to the values defined internally. Menu for Selecting a Trace Press key ‘Trace-selection’ to call the Trace Selection Menu (in this example traces 1, 2 and 3 are activated. ) Telefiex LWeabie 4.2 km MH Un= 230 In=1.0A (0.00 m MA 26.03.99 | 08:57:40 50ns 80.0 mis. ane [Separate | | e X-shift Trace 1 ae 0.00 m Trace 2 fas Traces | | Nzeont 0B All traces. This menu is for selecting an individual trace, shifting it in the Y and X directions, and for zooming it in the Y direction. 32 MAN erick _eng_01. doesebaxmir Keys Retum back to the Teleflex menu Trace 1 selection of a trace (or all traces) Trace 2 Keys are displayed for available traces only Trace 3 All traces Separate In mode ,Separate" the Y positions of the three traces Union are shifted by 50 pixels against one another, in mode Union all three traces have identical Y positions. X-Shift Shifting the trace(s) relative to one another Y-Pos Position of selected trace after shift in the Y-direction Y-Zoom As soon as another measurement is started, "Y zoom" will automatically be reset to '0" Numbering of Traces The display can show up to three traces simultaneously. The traces are either the result of a measurement or they are generated by reading out stored trace data from the memory. Each trace on display can be assigned a number: trace 1, trace 2, trace 3 TDR-Measurement, Impulse current ARM Plus/Decay Plus - Reference colour LVIHV cable, phase L1 red LVIHV cable, phase L2 blue LVIHV cable, phase L3 green The colour of fault traces L1 L2 L3 are blue (ARM Plus/Decay Plus). The colour of a trace, uploaded from memory is determined by the trace number. Trace colour trace 1 brown trace 2 cyan trace 3 lilac In the Set-up menu the type of line can be set separately for display and for printer. Default types are straight line for display and dotted / dashed line for Printer. When a set of stored traces is to be displayed, the user can choose any of them to be trace 1, trace 2, or trace 3 (refer to paragraph "How to use the memory") The three boxes in the right column of the status field indicate from top to bottom which measurement or which store of the memory is read out as trace 1, trace 2, or trace 3, respectively. MAN NarioK¥T_og_01 606 38—— ee The trace numbers are needed in menu "Trace selection” for modes Y- position, Y-zoom, and X-shift Trace Shifting (X-Shift) Apart from the marker-cursor mode of evaluation, trace shifting can be used as an easy way to evaluate recorded prelocation traces. Trace shifting can be applied to any prelocating mode. Access is by the Teleflex menu and from there by menu "Trace selection” In the single-trace display mode, the trace is copied into a second trace which is shifted in relation to the first one. The copied trace is automatically deleted as soon as another measurement is started. In the multi-trace display mode, one trace is always retained as a reference and the other trace(s) is/are shifted in relation to this trace, The reference trace is for the most part a measured trace and trace 1 is mainly used as reference. When another measurement is started, "X shift” is automatically reset to ‘0’ Trace comparison menu Key "Trace comparison" is made available as soon as two traces or more are displayed Press key "Trace comparison” to call the trace comparison menu (In this menu traces L1 and L2 are activated. ) Teletio Weabie 12m Un=230V n= 1.0A 9,00 m 2 26.03.99 10:00:02 50ns —80.0mius__—L3 Rei ‘Separate Clear difference This menu is for choosing whether two traces shall be displayed individually or whether their difference shall be displayed. Keys (depending on the traces available in the display) 364 MAN _Vario&MT_eng_. doeFA F2 F3 Fa F5 Fe F7 FS Return Trace 1;2 Traces 1-2 Trace 2;3 Traces 2-3 Trace 3:1 Traces 3-1 Reference Fault-Ref. Separate Union sebakmr to Teleflex menu display of trace 1 display of difference trace 1 - trace 2 display of trace 2 display of difference trace 2 - trace 3 display of trace 3 display of difference trace 3 - trace 1 display of ARM Plus fault and reference trace display of difference ARM Plus fault trace - reference trace In mode ,Separate" the Y positions of the three traces are shifted by 50 pixels against one another, in mode ,Union* all three traces have identical Y positions. Show difference This key is only available for the 2-traces plot. When this key is actuated, the difference of both traces will be indicated in addition to the two traces Clear difference __ Inverse function of "Show difference" (MAN aiokMT_eng_ 01 aoe 265Sa 3.4.2.1..3 Mode Menu Call the Mode menu in the Teleflex menu through LV cable and HV cable by pressing the softkey ,TDR-mode". This menu is to select the way of conducting a Teleflex test. Settings can be changed in this menu only. The default set-up is in any case the set-up of ‘Single trace’. Switching over to some other Teleflex not menu will change the set-up Telefiex LVcable 1.2km Un=230V In=1.0.A 0.00. m 26.03.99 | 10:02:03 S0ns___80.0 mips Retum Enable sytem wih ‘Start Ez Continuous Average The status field reads out: Refer to point 3.4.2.1.1 Basic Prelocation Menu Keys: Return: back to the Telefiex menu Active/Stop: Active: A measurement is taken Stop: The trace measured last is displayed Single trace: Taking a single measurement, next measurement after switching from Viewing to Active. Continuous: Measurements are taken continuously based on parameters set in the Teleflex menu Average: Averaging of 256 measured traces each time and display of averaged trace. Indication of the number of measurements taken in the status line 3.4.2.1..4 How to Use the Memory 366 (MAN _VaroKMT_eng_01. doe