CP SB1 User Manual
CP SB1 User Manual
User Manual
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Contents
Contents
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operator Qualifications and Safety Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Conventions and Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating the Measurement Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DC Output to Test Objects with a High Inductance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
High-Voltage Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Static Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Orderly Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1 Hardware Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.1 Designated Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.2 Circuit Diagram of the CP SB1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.3 Functional Components of the CP SB1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.4 CP SB1 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
2.1 Measurement Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.2 Operating Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.3 Test Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
3.1 Safety Instructions for Connecting the CP SB1 to Power Transformers . . . . . . 21
3.1.1 Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.1.2 Connecting the Measurement Setup to Power Transformers . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.2 Template Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.3 Test Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.4 TRRatio Test Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.4.1 Measurement Setup for TRRatio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.4.2 Test Settings for TRRatio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.4.3 Performing Measurements with TRRatio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.4.4 Trouble-Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.5 TRTapCheck Test Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.5.1 Measurement Setup for TRTapCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.5.2 Test Settings for TRTapCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Symbol Description
Equipment damage or loss of data
possible.
Related Documents
The following documents complete the information covered in the CP SB1 User
Manual:
Title Description
CPC 100 User Manual Contains information on how to use
the CPC 100 test system and
relevant safety instructions.
CPC 100 Reference Manual Contains detailed hardware and
software information on the CPC 100
including relevant safety instructions.
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Safety Rules
Safety Rules
Before operating the CP SB1 transformer switch box, read the following safety
rules carefully. If you do not understand some safety rules, contact OMICRON
electronics before proceeding. The CP SB1 is designated for use with the
CPC 100 test system. Therefore, observe the safety rules both in this User
Manual and in the CPC 100 User/Reference Manual when working with the
CP SB1.
Depending on the application and the device under test, specific safety
instructions must be observed. Very often, the danger coming from the device
under test is even higher than the danger from the CP SB1 itself. For
application-specific safety instructions, see 3.1 "Safety Instructions for
Connecting the CP SB1 to Power Transformers" on page 21.
Maintenance and repair is only permitted by qualified experts either at the
factory or certifeid external repair centers.
General
Always observe the five safety rules:
• Disconnect completely
• Secure against re-connection
• Verify that the installation is dead
• Carry out grounding and short-circuiting
• Provide protection against adjacent live parts
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In principle, the safety instructions that apply to the CPC 100 and its accessories
(refer to "Safety Instructions for CPC 100 and its Accessories" in the CPC 100
Reference Manual) also apply to the CP SB1. Following, only safety instructions
that exclusively apply to the CP SB1 are listed. Before performing tests using
high voltage, please read the following:
• Do not use the test equipment without a good connection to substation
ground.
• Keep clear from zones in which high voltages may occur. Set up a barrier or
establish similar adequate means.
• Make sure to position the CP SB1 in a safe area.
• Pay attention to the national and the international standards for the safe
operation of high-voltage test equipment (EN 50191, IEEE 510).
• Never touch any terminal without a visible ground connection!
• Before connecting or disconnecting test objects and/or cables, turn off the
CPC 100 by either the POWER ON/OFF switch or the Emergency Stop
button. Never connect or disconnect a test object while the outputs are
active.
Note: Even if you switched off the CPC 100, wait until the red I/O warning
light is fully extinguished. As long as this warning light is lit, there is still
voltage and/or current potential on one or more of the outputs.
• Make sure that the test object's terminals that are to be connected to the
CP SB1 or CPC 100 do not carry any voltage potential. During a test, the only
power source for a test object may be the CPC 100.
• Do not insert objects (for example screwdrivers, etc.) into any input/output
socket.
• When measuring the ratio of power transformers make sure that the test
voltage is connected to the corresponding high-voltage winding, and the
voltage of the low-voltage winding is the one that is measured. Accidentally
mixing up the windings can generate life-threatening voltages within the
transformer.
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High-Voltage Outputs
All AC and DC output sockets of the CP SB1 can carry life-hazardous voltage
potential and provide life-hazardous currents. Therefore:
• While connecting cables to the CP SB1 outputs or other conducting parts
that are not protected against accidental contact, press the Emergency Stop
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button on the CPC 100 front panel, and keep it pressed as long as an output
signal is not absolutely necessary for the test.
• When connecting cables to the front panel input/output sockets, use wires
with 4 mm safety "banana" connectors and plastic housing.
• For the connection between the CPC 100 and CP SB1 only use the specially
manufactured cables supplied by OMICRON electronics (see 1.4 "CP SB1
Accessories" on page 17).
Note: One end of the high-voltage cable has a coaxial safety plug that is
certified for a voltage level of 2 kV AC. The other end is equipped with a
safety banana plug that is insulated with a shrink tube.
• When the CPC 100 is activated, consider this part of the cable to be a hazard
of electric shock.
• Do not stand right next to or directly underneath a connection point because
the clamps may fall off and touch you. This is a physical and an electrical
hazard.
• The red warning light on the CPC 100 front panel indicates hazardous
voltage and/or current levels at the CPC 100 outputs (red light "I" on or
flashing). The green warning light indicates that the CPC 100 outputs are not
activated.
Note: If none or both warning lights are on, the unit is defective and must not
be used anymore.
Static Charges
Static charges on transformer windings may be induced by test potentials. While
the voltage may not be significant enough to cause any damage, it can be a
source for serious accidents due to falls caused by reflex action.
Connect the windings to ground as described in the CPC 100 Reference
Manual.
Orderly Measures
The CP SB1 User Manual or alternatively the e-book in PDF format has always
to be available on site where the CP SB1 is being used. It must be read and
observed by all users of the CP SB1.
The CP SB1 may be used only as described in 3 "Application" on page 21. Any
other use is not in accordance with the regulations. The manufacturer and/or
distributor is not liable for damage resulting from improper usage. The user
alone assumes all responsibility and risk.
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Safety Rules
Following the instructions provided in this User Manual is also considered part
of being in accordance with the regulations.
Disclaimer
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
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Hardware Information
1 Hardware Information
1.1 Designated Use
The CP SB1 is a transformer switch box designated for automatically measuring
the ratio and winding resistance, and testing the tap changer of three-phase
power transformers. It is an accessory to the CPC 100. Automatic control of the
On-Load Tap Changer (OLTC) is included. Testing of power transformers over
all taps and all phases is fully automated. Therefore, no rewiring is required. The
CP SB1 is controlled from the CPC 100 via its serial interface. The results are
recorded in the CPC 100 with the ratio and tap changer test cards, and can be
analyzed with the computer tool set (CPC 100 Excel File Loader).
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Overcurrent protection
Power Relays Measurement
Matrix Relays Matrix
Surge arrestor
Control unit
Beeper
Discharge
circuit Equipo-
tential
ground
terminal
Serial
AC / DC Input V1 AC / V DC
Output
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Tap Changer
Transformer High Transformer Low Read the
Voltage Voltage Up Down manual
LEDs
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Operation
2 Operation
2.1 Measurement Setup
The measurement setup consists of the CPC 100 test system and the CP SB1
transformer switch box. Figure 2-1 "Measurement setup" shows the functional
setup.
Select
Auto-tap
operation
mode
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3 Application
3.1 Safety Instructions for Connecting the CP SB1 to
Power Transformers
3.1.1 Before Starting
Caution: Before operating the CP SB1, always observe the five general safety
rules as described in "General" on page 7.
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8. Connect the cables to the Kelvin clamps. Make sure that the cables show
upwards and that each colour is connected to a different phase.
9. Connect the cables from the Kelvin clamps’ voltage sense outputs to the
CP SB1’s transformer inputs. Observe the color code.
10.Make sure to measure the voltage to ground at the terminals of the tap
changer. If no voltage is measured, connect the flexible terminal adapters to
the "up" and "down" terminals of the tap changer.
11.Connect the cables ("up", "down") to the CP SB1.
12.Connect the CP SB1 to the CPC 100 according to 1.3 "Functional
Components of the CP SB1" on page 15.
13.Switch on the power supply of the tap changer.
14.Remove all grounding connections of the terminals except one per winding.
Use Neutral (N) for the grounding connection if accessible.
15.Start the measurement according to 3.4.3 "Performing Measurements with
TRRatio" on page 30 and 3.5.3 "Performing Winding Resistance
Measurements" on page 52.
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Highlight the test card of your choice either by navigating with the handwheel or
by using the context-dependent Up/Down menu keys, and then press Enter.
Note: The test card TRRatio (per Tap) employs the frequency-selective
measurement method, which is used to filter out interferences usually present in
substations.
Note: To learn more about the frequency-selective measurement, refer to "The
Frequency-Selective Measurement" in the CPC 100 Reference Manual.
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Select
Auto-tap
operation
mode
Note: You can also use the measurement setup as shown in Figure 2-1 on
page 19.
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CP SB1 connected
Navigate to the parameter fields and enter the values according to your test
requirements:
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Pressing the Settings menu key opens the Settings page. The Settings page
of the TRRatio test card has another functionality as on other test cards.
Note: The Settings page opens automatically if the Auto-tap operation mode
is activated.
For proper Auto-tap operation, the Tap time and Start at settings need to be
adjusted. The Tap time is the time needed to switch from one tap to the next.
Start at defines the initial position of the tap. With the Tap up / Tap down
softkeys you can move the tap changer manually. Move the tap changer to the
highest or lowest tap, depending on your setting before measurement.
The Settings page allows adding the transformer’s ratio per tap as follows. After
pressing the Add Tap menu key first enter the Tap Number, Vprim and Vsec.
Add the next tap by pressing the Add Tap menu key and enter the
corresponding Vprim and Vsec values. After then, pressing the Add Tap menu
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key repeatedly adds more taps with a step calculated from the values of the
preceeding taps. The tap entries apply equally to all phases. After adding all
taps, press the Main Page menu key to transfer the data to the main page.
Note: After the transformer’s ratio was specified on the Settings page, you can
save the data by pressing the Save As Default menu key. Then, for each new
test card these tap values will be retained.
To set up the different measurements, use the A, B, and C keys to the right:
Cursor position
Measurement
setup keys
Note: The context-dependent keys to the right will only appear if the cursor is
positioned in the result line.
The TRRatio test card displays the measurement results in two display fields
and a table:
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Note: In fully automatic mode, an interrupted test will be resumed at the current
tap position.
Manual or Half- To perform a manual or half-automatic test:
Automatic Test
1. Define the parameters first on the Settings page, then on the main page and
press the I/O (test start/stop) push button to start the test.
2. The test voltage increases in a ramp characteristic from 0V to Vtest within 1
second.
3. Save the test results of the first tap by pressing Keep Result. This adds the
measured values to the first line of the table.
4. While passing through the power transformer’s tap changer positions, press
Keep Result for each single position. This adds new lines to the table holding
the measured values.
5. When all test points are measured, press the I/O (test start/stop) push button
to stop the test. Vtest decreases in a ramp characteristic within 1 second, and
the last unsaved line, that is, the line that was not saved by pressing Keep
Result, will be discarded.
Caution: The maximum voltage between the connectors is 300 Veff AC.
Depending on the configuration of your transformer, the voltage between the
connectors might be higher than the injected voltage.
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w/X3 v/X2
U/H1 W/H3
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u/X1
v/X2
U/H1 W/H3
v/X2
U/H1 W/H3
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w/X3
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w/X3 v/X2
U/H1 W/H3
w/X3 v/X2
U/H1 W/H3
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u/X1
v/X2
U/H1 W/H3
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u/X1
w/X3
U/H1 W/H3
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w/X3
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v/X2
U/H1 W/H3
v/X2
U/H1 W/H3
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u/X1
U/H1 W/H3
u/X1
U/H1 W/H3
In the Transformer high-voltage side column, + means that the terminals in the
CP SB1 are short circuited.
In the graphics, the symbol means N / H0.
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3.4.4 Trouble-Shooting
If you encounter any problems in the operation of the CP SB1, you can check
the performance of the switch box in connection with the TRRatio test card by
conducting a simple test.
• Connect the CP SB1 with the CPC 100 as shown in Figure 3-6:
LEDs
should light
up
• Select the following vector group on the Settings page and enter a value of
30 V for Vprim:
• Press the I/O (test start/stop) push button to start the test.
• The respective LEDs of the CP SB1 should light up in red if the switch box
performs correctly. The measured value for Vsec should be 30 V.
Note: You can conduct the test in the same manner with the CPC 100 to check
its performance.
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Select
Auto-tap
operation
mode
Note: It is not necessary to connect the low-voltage side. You can also use the
measurement setup as shown in Figure 2-1 on page 19.
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Select
Auto-tap
operation
mode
Note: You can also use the measurement setup as shown in Figure 2-1 on
page 19.
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Auto-
mated
tap
opera-
tion
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Pressing the Settings menu key or activating the Auto-tap operation mode will
open the second page of the TRTapCheck test card.
Number of taps Time needed to switch from one tap to the next
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Navigate to the parameter fields, and enter the values according to your test
requirements:
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The TRTapCheck test card displays the measurement results in two display
fields and a table:
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Press the context-dependent Keep Result or Auto Keep Result menu keys to
save the actual result in the measurement table (only required for manual
mode). This adds a new line to the measurement table and the next
measurement can be started.
After pressing the Auto Keep Result menu key, the CPC 100 waits until stable
results with a deviation less than the defined tolerance (in %) within the defined
settling time ( t) are achieved. After then, a new result line is added and the next
measurement starts.
Note: If the CPC 100 is in Auto Keep Result status, the user can end the
process by either pressing Keep Result or by changing to the Tolerance setting
and changing the value. The soft key Set current deviation resumes the value
of the current deviation in the Tolerance field.
Note: The manual mode also applies, if you have not purchased a license.
Fully Automatic To perform a fully automatic test:
Test
1. Select Auto-tap operation.
2. Select Wiring (vector group), Itest, Tolerance and t.
3. On the Settings page, define Tap time, Start at and No. of taps.
4. Press the I/O (test start/stop) push button to start the test.
5. The CPC 100 deactivates when the test is completed.
Note: In fully automatic mode, an interrupted test will be resumed at the current
tap position.
Manual or Half- To perform a manual or half-automatic test:
Automatic Test
1. For a manual test, choose manual under Wiring. For a half-automatic test,
choose the wiring as required.
2. Press the I/O (test start/stop) push button to start the test.
3. Press Keep Result to save the resistance value of this tap or press Auto
Keep Result. In this case, the CPC 100 waits until stable results within the
set Tolerance and t are achieved. After then, a new result line is added
showing the number of the next measured tap.
4. At the transformer, set the tap displayed in the current result line.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all taps you want to measure.
6. Press the I/O (test start/stop) push button to stop the test and wait until the
transformer windings are discharged.
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For the winding resistance, the first 4 columns (Tap, Rmeas in , Dev. in % and
Rref in ) of the measurement table are relevant.
Editing the Tap It is possible to edit the tap number during or after a test.
Number
You can publish the results in a report. To do so, change to File Operations.
After the test has been finished, you can delete a result line by selecting the
result line you want to delete and pressing the Clear Results menu key.
Tap Changer Test When testing a tap changer, we recommend:
and Measuring
• To inject the same current value for each phase.
the Winding
Resistance • To perform tests of each phase, start with the lowest tap through to the
highest and continue backwards down to the lowest tap again.
Measurements may show quite different results depending on the direction
of the tap movement and defects can behave differently. An interruption
caused by a defective tap changer results in comparatively high measured
values for ripple and slope.
For the tap changer test, the last 2 columns of the table are relevant.
Figure 3-12 Measurement table with results of tap changer and winding
resistance test
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Figure 3-13 Settings for the automated winding resistance test without tap
changer
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3.5.4 Trouble-Shooting
If you encounter any problems in the operation of the CP SB1, you can check
the performance of the switch box in connection with the TRTapCheck test card
by conducting a simple test.
• Connect the CP SB1 with the CPC 100 as shown in Figure 3-14:
LEDs
should light
up
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4 Technical Data
4.1 Specifications
Two different CPC 100 versions exist, V0 and V1. An upgrade from the version
V0 to V1 is possible. For CPC 100 V1 units you will find the text "V1" in the
"Options" field of the nameplate on the right-hand side of your CPC 100.
Depending on the version, the CPC 100 is delivered with different processor
options and only V1 supports the CP SB1. For further information, please refer
to the CPC 100 Reference Manual.
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4.2.4 Cleaning
To clean the CP SB1, use a cloth dampened with isopropanol alcohol or water.
Prior to cleaning, always disconnect the CP SB1.
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5 Appendix
5.1 Transformer Diagnosis
This section describes practical experience using simple methods like winding
resistance measurement, dynamic tap changer testing, and ratio measurement.
5.1.1 Introduction
Due to ever-increasing pressure to reduce costs, the power industry is forced to
keep old power facilities in operation for as long as possible. In most European
countries, about one third of the transformers are older than 30 years.
Transformers, which are older than 50 years can still be found in service [1].
110 kV transformers
220 kV transformers
1 to 10 11 to 20 21 to 30 > 30
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The most frequent sources of failure are the tap changers, bushings, the paper-
oil insulation and the accessory equipment (see Figure 5-3 "Sources of
transformer faults").
Tap Changer
Vessel & Oil
Accessories
Bushings
Winding
Frequency in %
Core
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Tap selector
Diverter switch
OLTC
In most cases, the tap changer consists of two units. The first unit is the tap
selector, which is directly located inside the transformer tank and which switches
to the next higher or lower tap without carrying current. The second unit is the
diverter switch, which switches without any interruption from one tap to the next
while carrying load current. The commutation resistances R limit the short circuit
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current between the taps which could otherwise become very high due to the
interruption-free switching of the contacts. The switching process between two
taps takes approximately 40 - 80 ms.
Figure 5-5 shows a tap changer with the tap selector (lower part) and the
diverter switch (upper part).
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Figure 5-7 shows a diverter switch of a 40 MVA transformer for 110 kV. The
switches shown are positioned near the star-point of the transformer's high
voltage windings.
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show a very good match with the values measured by the manufacturer for the
mid-position (denoted as tap 10) of the tap selector in all phases, where direct
connection to the main winding occurs.
UP
FACTORY
Taps
In the measurements taken with the test system, the different winding
temperatures were considered and all other taps showed a significant increase
compared to the original measured values. The differences are more than 10%
or, in absolute values, up to 70 mΩ. The deviations between switching upwards
and switching downwards are likewise clearly significant. This shows that the
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high contact resistances are actually caused by the switching contacts of the tap
selector. No silver-plated contacts were originally used and the copper contact
surface was now coated with oil carbon (see Figure 5-10 "Bad tap selector") [2].
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After a full maintenance of the tap selector, no significant difference to the values
measured at the factory in 1954 could be observed (see
Figure 5-11 "Resistance after maintenance").
DOWN
UP
Resistance (mΩ)
FACTORY
Taps
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taps, yet this test system has shown that this is incomplete, with potentially
serious consequences. To undertake a complete test to record the values for all
taps with the described test equipment is not a significant effort.
Before maintenance
Resistance (mΩ)
Taps
After maintenance
Resistance (mΩ)
Taps
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Ripple
Slope
1 = Diverter switch commutes from the first tap to the first commutation resistor
2 = The second commutation resistor is switched in parallel
3 = Commutation to the second tap (direct contact)
4 = Charging the additional windings
For the dynamic resistance measurement, the test current should be as low as
possible. Otherwise, short interruptions or bouncing of the diverter switch
contacts cannot be detected. In this case, the initiated arc has the effect of
shortening the open contacts internally. Comparison to "fingerprint" results,
which were taken when the item was in a known (good) condition, allows for an
efficient analysis.
A glitch detector measures the peak of the ripple and the slope of the measuring
current, as these are important criteria for correct switching (without bouncing or
other short interruptions). If the switching process is interrupted, even if only for
a short-time, the ripple (= Imax - Imin) and the slope of the current change (di/dt)
increase. The values for all taps and particularly the values for the three phases
are compared. Major deviations from the mean values indicate faulty switching.
For a more detailed analysis, a transient recorder can be used to record the
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current curve in real time. For this measurement, the transient recording
functionality of the OMICRON CMC 256 was used (see Figure 5-13 "Dynamic
resistance measurement for analysis of the diverter switch").
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In the Figures 5-14 and 5-15, an analysis of a transformer with shorted turns in
the low-voltage winding (phase A) is shown.
Ratio magnitude
Ratio magnitude
Phase A
Phase B
Phase C
Frequency
Ratio angle
Phase A
Phase B
Ratio angle
Phase C
Frequency
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The large difference of approximately 20% indicates a failure with 20% of the
turns. Due to the non-linear behavior, it can be assumed that the current, which
is flowing through the low-voltage winding is partly flowing through the magnetic
core. This can happen when the forces have significantly deformed the inner
turns (see Figure 5-16 "Leakage flux and forces during a fault" ).
Forces
LV Winding
Leakage
flux
HV Winding
The winding is probably interrupted and parts of the winding are contacting the
core which can be proven by measuring a resistance of 10 mΩ between LV
winding and core. For intact windings, this ratio is nearly totally independent
from the frequency in the discussed frequency range.
The ratio was measured with a test voltage of 200 V on the HV side. The
excitation current of the defective phase was approximately 340 mA, whereas
the excitation current of the intact phases was approximately 10 mA.
5.2 References
[1]Weck, K.-H.: Instandhaltung von Mittelspannungs-verteilnetzen, Haefely
Symposium 2000, Stuttgart
[2]Seitz, V.: Vorbeugende Instandhaltung an Leistungstransformatoren –
Betriebsbegleitende Messungen an Stufenschaltern und Durchführungen,
OMICRON Anwendertagung 2003, Friedrichshafen
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Contact Information / Technical Support
Americas
OMICRON electronics Corp. USA
12 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1510
Houston, TX 77046, USA
Phone: +1 713 830-4660
1 800-OMICRON
Fax: +1 713 830-4661
[email protected]
www.omicronusa.com
Asia – Pacific
OMICRON electronics Asia Ltd.
Suite 2006, 20/F, Tower 2
The Gateway, Harbour City
Kowloon, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Phone: +852 2634 0377
Fax: +852 2634 0390
[email protected]
www.omicron.at
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Index
A
AC input 15
G
AC output 15 green warning light 10
accelerator key 23 ground connection 8
accessory 13 grounding cable 17
acoustic signal 20
Auto Keep Result 52
H
B half-automatic test 31, 53
handwheel 23
backpack 18 hotline 79
banana cables 17
barrier 8
bushing 18 I
I AC/DC input 15
C IEEE 510 5
Inputs
cable drums 17 Measure 15
check 45, 56 Insert a new test card 23
Clear Results 54 Insert Card 23
coax. cables 17
color code 22
contact information 79 K
CPC 100 Excel File Loader 13 Keep Result 31
Kelvin clamps 17, 18
D
data cable 18 L
DC input 15 license 20
DC output 15
E M
Main Page 28
edit tap number 54 manual test 31, 53
Emergency Stop button 9 Measure 15
EN 50110-1 5 modes 30
EN 50191 5 Extended manual mode 30
equipotential ground terminal 15 Fully automatic mode 30
Half-automatic mode 30
F Manual mode 30
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O templates
Microsoft Excel templates 23
OLTC Test Card View 23
On-Load Tap Changer 13 three-phase power transformers 13
Operation mode 26 Tolerance 53
Outputs Transformer High Voltage 15
Source 15 Transformer Low Voltage 15
transport case 17
P
performance 45, 56
U
phase angle 29 Up/Down menu keys 23
potential-free contacts 15
power source 8
V
R V DC input 15
V1 AC input 15
ratio 13 VDE 0104 5
red warning light 10 VDE 0105 Part 100 5
relays 20 Vector Groups 32
rewiring 13 Versions 57
Ripple 52
W
S warranty claims 9
safe area 8 winding resistance 13
safety regulations 5 Wiring 51
Save As Default 28
serial interface 13, 15
Settings page 27 X
setup disk 23
XML files 23
Slope 52
Source 15
Start at 27
Start Page 23
substation ground 8
support 79
Switch off in progress 9
T
Tap Changer 15
tap changer 13
tap identifier 29
tap number 29
Tap time 27
technical support 79
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