Delta 4000 Instruction Manual

81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 Instruction Manual DELTA4000 12-kV Insulation Diagnostic System HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT Read this entire manual b

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 2  Two-piece design for easy transportation Rugged and robust and only 14+22 kg (31+48 lb)  Performs all standard UST an

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 92 Action Icons Select NEW TEST to open new form Select RECALL to open test from memory (either internal or USB me

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 93 Figure 16: File Manager –SAVE Test screen

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 94 Select PREFERENCES to set global parameters Figure 17: Global Settings – Preferences screen Owner: User specified

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 95 Figure 18: PRINT Use SPACE bar to select OPTIONs Use Zone key to tab

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81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 97 10 Maintenance and Calibration Maintenance Maintenance should be performed only by qualified persons familiar with the haz

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 98 A calibration kit is provided as an optional accessory. This allows for traceable calibration locally without sending the

Maintenance and Calibration 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 99 5. With the main breaker OFF, plug the input power cord into the test set AC POWER receptacle

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81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 3 2 Safety Precautions The test set and the specimen to which it is connected are a possible source of high-voltage electrica

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 4 It is not possible to eliminate all potential hazards from, and in using, electrical test equipment. For this reason, ever

Safety 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 5 Warning and Caution Notices Warning and caution notices are used throughout this manual where applicable and should b

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81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 7 3 Specifications Technical Specifications Input Power: 100-240 V ± 10 %, 50/60 Hz, 16 A max Output voltage: 0 to 12 kV, c

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 8 Power Factor: 0 to 100%, 0.001% maximum resolution Dissipation Factor: 0 to 100, 0.001% maximum resolution Watt Loss: 0

Specifications 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 9 Computer Interfaces: Printer: USB Communication: Ethernet and USB User Interface (Delta4310 on-board comp

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 10 Weight: Delta4100 Control Unit (to be used with external computer): 14kg (33lbs) Delta4300 Control Unit (with on-board

Specifications 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 11 Maximum Specimen Capacitance Table 1 shows the maximum measurable specimen capacitance at various voltages a

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 12 Safety Features Safety features include;  External hand or foot (optional) interlock switches must be closed to energiz

Specifications 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 13 Accessories Included Accessories High voltage lead: 21 m (70 ft), double shielded 30012-11 Measurement lead

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 14 Transport case, 2-piece design Case for control unit and accessories [1] 2001-746 Case for HV unit and accessories [

81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 15 4 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors Control Unit Side Panel Figure 1: Side Panel – Control Unit

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 16 HV ON Warning signal indicating that the HV unit is active OPEN GROUND When lit, this yellow lamp indicates an open

Controls, Indicators, and Connectors 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 17 STROBE Receptacle for connecting the warning strobe light TEMP and %RH Receptacle f

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 18 High Voltage Unit Connector Panel Figure 2: Connector panel – HV Unit HV CONTROL Receptacle for the control cable betw

81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 19 5 Setup and Operation Safety Precautions F Warning The output of this test set can be lethal. As with any high-voltage eq

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 20 When making transformer excitation current measurements conduct all tests on high-voltage windings only. This reduces the

Setup and Operation 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 21 Figure 7: Typical Test Setup for Transformer Excitation Current Measurements 1. Locate the test set a

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M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 22 6. Connect the high-voltage cable to the high-voltage terminal of the high-voltage unit (be sure that the connector lock

Setup and Operation 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 23 Pending what model of Delta4000 you are using and if testing is performed automatically with PowerDB or

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81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 25 6 Delta Control User Interface Introduction The Delta Control software is an intuitive manual user interface where every

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 26 Operation Test Mode Delta 4000 offers a quick setting for available test modes. The top line (UST-R in this case) define

Delta Control User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 27 Test Mode Examples Two winding transformer test When UST-R is used for the CHL test, the HV o

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 28 Three winding transformer test When UST-R is selected for a CHL test, the HV output terminal is to be connected to the pr

Delta Control User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 29 Frequency and Temperature This is where you specify at which test frequency you want to perfor

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 30 Auto Tip-up Test Tip-up testing is used for testing power components with voltage dependent dissipation factor (e.g. gen

Delta Control User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 31 Voltage Control The voltage control has three sections. The top section is the voltmeter tha

Copyright© 2010 by Megger. All rights reserved. The information presented in this manual is believed to be adequate for the intended use of the produ

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 32 Start and Stop When you are ready to start measuring, press the Start button. In all modes except the Manual type, the m

Delta Control User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 33 Results In the results panel you can see the result of the latest measurement. Indicators T

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 34 Menu In the menu you can access various extra functions. Settings Access the default settings used in the program. Graph

Delta Control User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 35 Settings The Test Settings dialog allows for user preference and test sequence settings. The

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 36 Excitation Current Here you can select either frequency variation or line sync reversal (default) for noise suppression A

Delta Control User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 37 Graph The graph dialog shows graphs of the measured values. Log The log shows all measured v

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 38 The Export CSV button makes is possible to export the log as a comma separated file for processing in other software or s

81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 39 7 PowerDB User Interface Introduction PowerDB Lite is a free, but limited capability, version of the PowerDB software tool

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 40 Software Installation To install PowerDB Lite, load the PowerDB Lite CD into your CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen i

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 41 3. Select Default Settings. 4. InstallShield Wizard will complete the installation of PowerDB

81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 i Table of Contents 1 Introduction ...

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 42 Using Delta4000 with PowerDB 1. Start the program and select Delta4000 in the Instrument Setup screen. If you already ha

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 43 3. Enter nameplate/test object/test conditions data into the form. 4. When testing is ready t

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 44 5. To change the settings of the Delta4000, use the “Settings” button or place the mouse on the test form background, ri

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 45 7. Open a previously performed test by opening the file in your selected folder. A pop-up screen

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 46 9. Change language and units a. Select the Tools>Options menu item. b. Select the appropriate language in the dro

81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 47 8 PowerDB Test Forms General Input fields There are a number of input fields in the various forms. Some are text e.g. site

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 48 Frequency Sweep Delta4000 can also measure multiple frequencies in a “frequency sweep”. Individual frequencies are define

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 49 Intelligent Temperature Correction, ITC As a unique feature Delta4000 also offers ITC, Intelligen

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 50 27600 – Potential Transformer Basic Form Information The PF Potential Transformer form is used for power/dissipation fac

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 51 Testing When testing is ready to be performed, the test can be started by; Right-click the desire

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M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 52 Supplemental Tests Test 7 - This tests the inter-winding insulation between primary (H) and secondary (X). Short H1 to H

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 53 Bushing Hot Collar Tests 15 to 26 - These tests measure the outer shell insulation of the bushin

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 54 27610 – Current Transformer Basic Form Information The PF Current Transformer form is used for power/dissipation factor

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 55 Testing When testing is ready to be performed, the test can be started by;  Right-click the des

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 56 Hot Collar Tests 12 test lines are provided on this form for Hot Collar Tests on the primary bushing(s), if desired. Th

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 57 91510 – Miscellaneous Equipment Basic Form Information The PF Miscellaneous Equipment form is us

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 58 Apparatus nameplate information (serial number, ratings, etc.) may be documented to identify the asset being tested, and

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 59 92500 - Air-Magnetic Circuit Breaker form Basic Form Information The PF Air-Magnetic Circuit Bre

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 60 Description of Tets Circuit Breaker Overall Tests Prior to the overall insulation tests, remove the breaker from its cubi

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 61 92510 - Oil Circuit Breaker form Basic Form Information The PF Oil Circuit Breaker form is used

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M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 62 Description of Tests Circuit Breaker Overall Tests Tests 1 to 6 are conducted with the circuit breaker in the open positi

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 63 Tests 22 to 24 - These are tests of oil samples taken from each phase of the breaker (either 1 or

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 64 Description of Tests Circuit Breaker Overall Tests Test 1 (C1G) - This is a measurement of the ground insulation on Pole

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 65 Test 8 (C34) - This is a measurement of the insulation on Phase 2 (B) between Pole 3 and Pole 4 w

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 66 Bushing Tests SF6 dead tank circuit breakers occasionally utilize condenser bushings with test taps which should be routi

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 67 92530- Vacuum Circuit Breaker Basic Form Information The PF Vacuum Circuit Breaker form is used

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 68 Description of Tests Circuit Breaker Overall Tests Prior to the overall insulation tests, remove the breaker from its cub

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 69 93002 – Multiple Dissipation/Power Factor Quick Test  Enter the Asset ID  Enter the temperat

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 70 93500 – Two-Winding Transformer Basic Form Information The PF Two-Winding Transformer form is used for power factor/diss

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 71 Description of Tests Transformer Overall Tests Prior to the overall insulation tests, short all h

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M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 72 NOTE: Once Tests 5, 6 and 7 are completed, Line 8 will populate with values calculated by subtracting Test 6 from Test 5

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 73 conductor and its test tap (capacitance tap). If a bushing does not have a test tap, then the C1

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 74 Bushing C2 Tests Bushings with test taps may also be tested to obtain a C2 insulation measurement. The C2 insulation is

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 75 Tests 28 to 36 are measurements of the arrester insulation. Only test voltage, current and watts

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 76 Exciting Current Tests Measurements of the individual phase excitation current values are valuable in determining defect

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 77 NOTE Exciting current measurements are pending voltage level. Make sure use same voltage level a

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 78 It is also possible to use Delta Control for controlling the test by clicking the Delta Control button (above the table)

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 79 94500 – Three-Winding Transformer Basic Form Information The PF Three-Winding Transformer form

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 80 Test 3 - This is a measurement of the insulation between the transformer high voltage winding and the low voltage winding

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 81 Test 11 - This is a measurement of the insulation between the transformer tertiary winding and th

81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 1 1 Introduction Receiving Instructions Check the equipment received against the packing list to ensure that all materials ar

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 82 Tests 20, 21, 22, and 23 are C1 measurements for the low side (L) bushings. Test 23 is used only if the high winding has

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 83 NOTE: Similar to the bushing C1 tests, all the C2 measurements may be made with the bushing shor

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 84 Turns Ratio Tests Measurements of transformer winding ratio can be made with a high voltage power factor test set when a

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 85 secondary tap setting. Unless conditions warrant, future tests may be reduced to the tap setting

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 86 96005 – CABLES Because of the many variations of cable installations, this test form is designed for flexibility in capt

81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 87 9 Delta 4310 User Interface The testing procedures for the two versions of Delta4000 are principally the same. Delta4110 i

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 88 Top Panel Test Button: Initiates and Terminates Testing Navigation Keys: Use Arrow keys to highlight a desired Selectio

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 89 Communications Ports Ethernet port USB Storage/Print Figure 9: Communications ports 4310 Joyst

M 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 90 Home Action Icons Select to create NEW test Select to RECALL test Select to SAVE Test. Select to ZOOM-IN Select to Z

Delta 4310 User Interface 81331 Rev 01 Nov 2010 91 USB Out Icon. Select to Transfer Files or Reports from external USB Memory Stick to the TTR. US