Presentation For MCB Testing Equipments
Presentation For MCB Testing Equipments
Routine Test:
1. MCB THERMAL TRIP CALIBRATION TEST BENCH
2. MCB MAGNETIC TRIP TEST BENCH
3. MCB MULTIPOLE THERMAL VERIFICATION TEST BENCH
4. MCB 20 STATION HIGH VOLTAGE TESTER WITH JIG
Demonstration Briefcase:
1. MCB MAGNETIC BRIEFCASE
2. MCB THERMAL BRIEFCASE
1. TWELVE STATION MCB TRIPPING
CHARACTERISTICS TEST BENCH
What It Is ?
12 station MCB Tripping Characteristics Test Bench is optimally designed to verify the
Thermal Tripping Characteristic of MCBs as per clause 9.10.1 of IEC 60898 (Also
mentioned in Indian Standards IS 8828).
Model Available :
The product can be customized as a PC based variant or a non PC based (micro-controller
based, low cost). In addition, the product comes in 3,6 and 9 stations as desired by the
user.
A temperature chamber can be optionally integrated. Temperature rise test (Cl 8.4.1 with
data logging for PC based variant) can be integrated.
Another test, measurement of power loss, as per Cl 9.8.5, can be additionally integrated.
Basic Specifications :
0.5A To 125A At 30V Open Circuit Voltage CT Range 2A, 5A, 10A, 25A, 50A, 100A,200A
Digital Volt Meter With 5 Ranges (200mv, 2V, 20V, 200V, 250V) To Measure Open Circuit
Voltage & Mv Drop Across MCB
the micro controller based timer unit and the digital temperature data logger measures
the temperature at the locations where thermal measurement probes are placed.
Another feature, viz. Power loss measurement across a closed MCB can be made
available as per customized need. Thus the user may pin point (in conjunction with the
temperature rise test) the exact location where power loss occurs
The microcontroller based timer unit has a unique feature in it such that in diagnostic
mode the panel can be run in fast mode, where in the entire test cycle is programmed
(by the user on the micro controller based timer) and carried out in accelerated mode (10
minutes) to check the functioning of the test bench at rated currents. (A process that
otherwise would have taken 28 days).
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Models Available :
The bench can be customised in to 0.5- 63, 6- 63, 0.5 – 32, 0.5 – 125 A current range.
Further, the user may choose if he wants a micro-controller based control or a PC /
PLC based control.
The fixture is designed as per the MCB samples provided.
Basic Specifications :
Input 380 / 415 / 440 V, 50 / 60 Hz (User Specified), 3 phase, 100 A continuous
Load Current: 0.5 A to 100 A
Pneumatic Pressure required: 6 Bar
Micro-Controller based Programmable Timer
3 phase digital ammeter
3 phase digital voltmeter
3 phase digital power factor meter
Electro Magnetic Counter: To count the number of operations
Ratings of MCB covered: 0.5, 1, 1.6,2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 45, 50, 63A,
80A, 100A , 125A selectable with Shorting Links
Salient Features :
Completely stand alone unit after initial configuration of test parameters.
Smartly designed pneumatic fixture to accommodate more type of MCBs.
Safety / Diagnostic Feature: Contact Weld / Contact Open indication for opening or
welding of current carrying contacts inside the panel.
Micro controller based operation enables input settings as per IEC as well as user
configurable for other settings.
Graded inductors for accurate power factor output.
Industrial grade wire wound resistors enable continuous operation without overheating
of the load bank.
MCB Range Selection: Through neatly labelled shorting links.
User friendly digital interface to input test parameters.
The user may simultaneously test MCBs of different brands and compare the test results
(Ideal Application for Test Labs and Certification Agencies)
Key Benefits :
The test bench tests mechanical and electrical endurance characteristics of MCB for
quality assessment purposes.
Micro controller based operation enables pre-configurable settings which makes it
completely stand alone unit.
Modular design makes the tester maintenance friendly, especially for fixture also
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What It Is ?
MCB Instantaneous Trip Test Bench is designed for Testing of MCB to carry out “Test of
Instantaneous Tripping and of correct opening of the Contacts”
As per IEC: 60898-1:2002 Clause 9.10.2 at rated voltage.
This test is carried out with power factor between 0.95 and 1 with the sequence
operation being O-t-CO-t-CO-t-CO with timings as specified in 9.12.11.1.
Model Available :
The product can be customized as per the MCB range (upto 63 A or 125 A) and as per the
MCB curve.
The PC based variant is not very popular, but the users can opt for the same if the voltage
and current waveforms are desired to be plotted on a PC
Basic Specifications :
What It Is?
3 station MCB Temperature Rise and Power Loss Test Bench is economically designed to
verify temperature rise and measure power loss as per clause 9.8 of IEC 60898 with the
circuit designed to follow test procedure as per Cl 9.8.2.
The temperature rise is measured in accordance with Cl 9.8.3 and 9.8.4 while power loss
is measured and verified as per Table 15 of Cl 9.8.5.
Model Available :
The tester can be customized as per the desired range of currents and curves (B,C,D).
In addition, where PC based testing is desired, the user may opt for online time vs
temperature curves and data logging at a particular current rating.
Also, this test can be clubbed in the 28 days test bench for improved economic feasibility.
Basic Specifications :
50 / 60 Hz operation as per incoming line frequency.
Overall accuracy of the panel is better than class 1.0.
Digital Temperature Indicator with input from thermocouple.
Digital Volt Meter with 5 ranges (200mV, 2V, 20V, 200V, 250V) to measure open circuit
voltage & mV drop across MCB.
Digital Ammeter with CT (Indication on servo controller).
Class 1 Accuracy
• Salient Features :
Cooling shall be provided by means of optimally placed Exhaust fans distributed all over
to remove the hot air generated inside the panel cabinet.
Servo controlled mechanism to control current (+/- 1%) against incoming fluctuations.
Microcontroller based timer unit for quick and easy user interface and automated
operation.
User may opt for test bench with heating chamber for testing at 60 o C
Key Benefits :
The product is designed to test the power loss per pole of the breaker under test.
Thus, it checks indirectly if the breaker consumes more units of energy than what the
standard allows.
Additionally, temperature probes (of temperature rise test) pinpoint those areas in the
breaker that are actually responsible for active power loss, thus a key input is provided to
the MCB designer
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What It Is?
The test system is a special version of the thermal + Magnetic test system.
The single power source able to deliver either thermal or magnetic test parameters set on
the PC by the user.
Model Available :
The product can be customized as per the number of stations: 1 (stand alone), 2, 4, 6, 8,
10 and 12 stations.
Additionally, the product can be microcontroller based with each microcontroller
controlling an individual station, or a PC based wherein the PC controls all the stations
simultaneously and independently of each other.
The product is available as a standalone module with micro controller based control –
without the use of PC as a low cost alternative with features as scalability and accuracy
intact.
Basic Specifications :
Transient Recording Meter reads the instantaneous current and Trip time
Current Transformer ranges – 1A, 2A, 5A, 10A, 25A, 50A, 100A, 200A , 500A , 1000A,
2000A & 3000A – selected automatically by the software on basis of chosen MCB rating
Output Current
• Continuous rating between 1 A to 600 Amps
• Short time up to 3000 Amps
Micro Controller based unit & software controls the sequence of operation and measures
time with 1 msec resolution (for magnetic / instantaneous tripping).
Heavy Duty Contactors for internal switching as per PC based test sequence
Separate three TIME INTERVAL METERS for each station.
Swamping inductors/resistors for stable current.
• Salient Features :
Thermal Test: User can set up to 4 times the rated current of MCB which includes 1.13
times rated current, 1.45 times rated current and 2.55 times rated current.
Magnetic Test: 0.5 – 125 A MCB: B,C,D curve Short time duty (about 100 mS) is 3000 A,
which covers the max 2500 A (125 A MCB: 20 times rated current for D curve MCB). The
Test is done at low voltage.
Key Benefits :
This product enables the user to plot a time current characteristic curve
Also, more than one curve can be compared thus enabling quality assessment of two or
more MCBs
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Model Available :
The unit comes with a pneumatically operated test fixture with in-built dc stepper motor
that is controlled by a micro controller / PC to calibrate the breaker into a narrow tripping
band programmed by the user.
The product can be customized as per the number of stations: 1 (stand alone), 2, 4, 6, 8,
10 and 12 stations.
Additionally, the product can be microcontroller based with each microcontroller
controlling an individual station, or a PC based wherein the PC controls all the stations
simultaneously and independently of each other.
The product is available as a standalone module with micro controller based control –
without the use of PC as a low cost alternative with features as scalability and accuracy
intact.
Basic Specifications :
O/p voltage : 10V for 10A, 5V for 20A, 2V for 100 & 200A
Scalable up to : 12 stations
MCB Ratings covered for 2.55 test : 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 13, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 63, 80, 100
and 125 A (depending upon the range of the current source chosen)
• Salient Features :
Output current programmable from 0.5 A to 1250 A for magnetic trip testing of MCB
(Automatic Selection via software)
Can test 4 MCBs of single pole OR 2 MCBs of double pole OR 1 MCB of 3 or 4 pole
simultaneously for magnetic trip
Test Procedure (IEC 60898 9.10.2):
1. Continuity Test - To check for correct electrical closing in the event of MCB being made
ON externally by a pneumatic ON mechanism
2. Hold Test (No Trip Test) - To check for holding mechanism for at least 0.1 s after passing
current of 3 In for B curve, 5 In for C curve, 10 In for D curve MCB
3. Trip Test - To check for tripping mechanism for less than 0.1 s after passing current of 5
In for B curve, 10 In for C curve, 20 In for D curve MCB
Pressure Required for pneumatic handling: Approximately 6 Bar
PC provided: IBM PC / compatible make with NI LabVIEW based TestwareTM
500 VA branded UPS
• Salient Features :
The cycle time is around 7 seconds for 4 pole MCB (less than 2 seconds per pole)
Can be used for both production and R&D purpose with report generation and statistical
analysis (Gives a glimpse of the test results instantaneously)
Current setting is instant without any auto transformer movement (Saves time and error
due to human handling)
Current, Type of Curve, CT Range, Number of poles are set automatically by the software
as per the selected setting: User does not have to configure the above settings
Drop down menu in the software to once select the type (rating or calibre) of MCB: Rest
of the test parameters get selected automatically (User can simply jump from one type of
MCB to other instantaneously)
Software: NI LabVIEW based for user interface, password protection and user hierarchy,
settings selection, automatic testing process control & report generation exported to MS-
Excel
Line Voltage variation has no effect on actual test current
Test results are displayed on monitor and stored against serial number or a bar code
Generation of Reports in MS Excel format or to Print
Exact trip current wave-form (and not a vague band) and trip time are captured, displayed
& recorded on PC
Key Benefits :
The product is used to conduct test d and e as per table 7, IEC 60898. The test is intended
to check the instantaneous trip (magnetic trip mechanism) characteristics of an MCB as
per its rating and curve at a conveniently low voltage.
Specially designed custom built jigs are able to accommodate single, double, three and
four pole MCBs.
Customised current source (transformer) which helps us to get good current regulation
and high accuracy with a variable range without the use of any variable transformer – the
user doesn’t have to continuously vary the voltage output to get the desired current.
Key Photos :
Model Available :
The product can be customized as per the number of stations: 1 (stand alone), 2, 4, 6, 8,
10 and 12 stations.
Additionally, the product can be microccontroller based with each microcontroller
controlling an individual station, or a PC based wherein the PC controls all the stations
simultaneosuly and independenly of each other.
The product is available as a standalone module with micro controller based control –
without the use of PC as a low cost alternative with features as scalability and accuracy
intact.
Basic Specifications :
PC based Panel equipped with Barcode scanner will be used for Verification of 100%
Thermal characteristics of MCBs.
DC Constant Current source 0.5A – 200A for individual station with fine Regulation at
suitable voltage will be used (Dual Current source will be used). Accuracy of the system to
be better than Class 0.2.
Bench will be used for verification of MCBs of the current rating (maximum 200A) 0.5A,
1A, 1.6A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 6A, 10A, 16A, 20A, 25A, 32A, 40A, & 63A at 2.55/3 times the rated
current.
Panel will be able to test 5 MCB poles at a time with independent test fixture and control.
Each station will be provided with one Display Unit for controlling test result and the
sequence of operation. Each station module will measure the trip time of MCB under test,
and will also indicate the result as Early, OK, Late and No Trip & same data will be
transferred to PC immediately.
The type of MCB under test & its related parameters like time band, Current will be linked
with the MCB Cat number and will be selectable through PC.
Pneumatically operated mechanical fixtures will be used to connect the MCB.
Fixture will be suitable for testing of Single, Double, Three & Four pole MCB.
• Salient Features :
Individual DC Constant Current Source with Fine Regulation; Multiplied Reliability and
Graceful Degradation.
PC based operation; Selection of MCB its parameters from PC and/or MTCM for stand
alone option.
Early, OK Late indication on each Individual Display Unit as well as on PC at same time.
Settings for MCB, Curve Selection( Either B or C), Holding Current (3 times for B curve , and
5 times for C curve according to the IEC standards), Tripping Current (5 times for B curve
and 10 times for C curve according to IEC standards)
Required Current is set instantly and the trip time is caught in milli second range.
During No Trip test, the MCB should not trip with 100 milli second while during Tripping
test the MCB should tri p within 100 milli second.
MCB is tested for both ‘ No Tripping’ and ‘Tripping current ’.
This system is easily portable and light weight . Comes with a handle. The user can easily
carry it from one place to another.
Test results are stored and can be viewed after every test.
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The briefcase setup weights about a mere 7 kilos, making it ideal for sales engineers
willing to demonstrate their MCB trip characteristics to their deals and customers.
It is designed mainly to perform 2.55*In test as per table 7 (test c) of IEC 60898. In
addition, test a & test b of table 7, popularly known as the 1.13*In (No Trip) and 1.45*In
(Trip) test, is included to be demonstrated in DC current mode for the respective currents.
Basic Specifications :
• Salient Features :
Quick test mode to test as per 2.55*In: Trip Time and Test Current gets adjusted
automatically on selection of MCB rating.
Enclosed in briefcase for easy carrying (with a handle) and safety small in size, weight and
portable than most of the conventional trip verification and demonstration units.
SMPS current source ensures fine line and load regulation can test 1,2,3,4 poles MCB on a
single DIN rail mount: Instant mounting and dislodging.
Single microcontroller unit for user interface with keypad current and trip and hold time
is programmed digitally without the use of variable /auto transformer.
Desired current is achieved quickly without time delay irrespective of mains fluctuations.
1.13*In, 1.45*In and 2.55*In test in a single portable unit.
4 models for the vast range of MCB current ratings: 10A, 20A, 100A and 200A max DC:
user can selectively buy the model most suitable for the rating of MCBs to be produced /
promoted.
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Main Window
Some Typical Software Screenshot :
Testing Window
Some Typical Software Screenshot :
Testing Window
Some Typical Software Screenshot :
Debug Window
Some Typical Software Screenshot :
Calibration Window
Documentation That Will Be Provided With
Product :
Layout (dimensions, etc.)
Metering and PCB termination diagram
Power wiring diagram
Control wiring diagram
User manual
Data acquisition module details (for PC based variants)
Signed warranty certificate
Calibration certificates (NABL optional)
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Since 1975: Rich Experience In Test And Measurement
Customized Solution
Dedicated After Sales Support Team
Designed More Than 100 Different Products
In- House Team Of Micro-controller Design, Electrical And Electronic Design, Micro
Controller Development, Labview (PC) Software And PLC Logic, Production, Testing And
Commissioning And Support
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Components
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Process
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List Of Our Recent Clients For MCB Testing:
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1 M/s. Wipro Ltd Haridwar