CP SB1

TRANSFORMER SWITCH BOX

FOR MEASURING RATIO AND
WINDING RESISTANCE AND
TESTING THE TAP CHANGER
OF POWER TRANSFORMERS

User Manual

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 CP SB1 User Manual

Manual Version: CPSB1.AE.1

© OMICRON electronics 2009. All rights reserved.
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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 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Test Settings for TRRatio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.4.2 Performing Measurements with TRRatio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.4.3 Trouble-Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.5 TRTapCheck Test Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.5.1 Test Settings for the Winding Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3.5.2 Performing Winding Resistance Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3.5.3 Trouble-Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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4 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.1 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.2 Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.2.1 Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.2.2 Shock and Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.2.3 Mechanical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.2.4 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.2.5 Safety Standards, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.1 Transformer Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.1.2 Fault Localization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.1.3 Winding Resistance Measurement and On-Load Tap Changer Test. . . . . . . 59
5.1.4 Four-Wire Connection for Transformer Winding Resistance Measurement. . 63
5.1.5 Safety Aspects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5.1.6 Delta-Connected Windings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5.1.7 Winding Resistance Measurement of a 100 MVA Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.1.8 Dynamic Behavior of the Diverter Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.1.9 Turns Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
5.2 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Contact Information / Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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 Using This Manual

Using This Manual

This User Manual provides detailed information on how to use the CP SB1
transformer switch box safely, properly and efficiently. The CP SB1 User Manual
contains important safety instructions for working with the CP SB1, gets you
familiar with operating the CP SB1, and provides typical application examples.
Following the instructions in this User Manual will help you to prevent danger,
repair costs and possible down time due to incorrect operation.
The CP SB1 User Manual always has to be available at the site where the
CP SB1 is used. It must be read and observed by all users of the CP SB1.
Reading the CP SB1 User Manual alone does not release you from the duty of
complying with all national and international safety regulations relevant to
working with the CPC 100 and CP SB1. The regulation EN 50191 "The Erection
and Operation of Electrical Test Equipment" as well as all the applicable
regulations for accident prevention in the country and at the site of operation has
to be fulfilled.

Operator Qualifications and Safety Standards

Working on overhead lines is extremely dangerous. Testing and measuring with
the CP SB1 must be carried out only by qualified, skilled and authorized
personnel. Before starting to work, clearly establish the responsibilities.
Personnel receiving training, instructions, directions, or education on the
CP SB1 must be under constant supervision of an experienced operator while
working with the equipment.
Testing and measuring with the CP SB1 must comply with the relevant national
and international safety standards listed below:
• EN 50191 (VDE 0104) "Erection and Operation of Electrical Equipment"
• EN 50110-1 (VDE 0105 Part 100) "Operation of Electrical Installations"
• IEEE 510 "IEEE Recommended Practices for Safety in High-Voltage and
High-Power Testing"
Moreover, additional relevant laws and internal safety standards have to be
followed.

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Conventions and Symbols Used

In this manual, the following symbols indicate paragraphs with special safety
relevant meaning:

Symbol Description
Equipment damage or loss of data
possible.

Personal injury or severe damage to

objects 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

Operating the Measurement Setup

Only personnel qualified in electrical engineering and trained by OMICRON
electronics are authorized to operate the CP SB1. Before starting the work,
clearly establish the responsibilities.
Personnel receiving training, instructions, directions, or education on the
CPC 100 or CP SB1 must be under constant supervision of an experienced
operator while working with the equipment.
The operator is responsible for the safety requirements during the whole test.

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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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For example: feeding a voltage of 300 V to the low-voltage winding of a

power transformer that has a ratio of 400000 V : 30000 V, induces a voltage
of 4000 V in the transformer's primary winding.
• Do not operate the CP SB1 under ambient conditions that exceed the
temperature and humidity limits listed in 4 "Technical Data" on page 53.
• Make sure to position the test equipment on dry, solid ground.
• Do not operate the CP SB1 in the presence of explosives, gas or vapors.
• Opening the CP SB1 invalidates all warranty claims.
• If the CP SB1 or any add-on device or accessory does not seem to function
properly, do not use it anymore. Please call the OMICRON electronics
hotline.
• Before handling the CP SB1 or CPC 100 in any way, connect them with a
solid connection of at least 6 mm2 cross-section to equipotential ground.
Ground the CP SB1 as close as possible to the CPC 100.

DC Output to Test Objects with a High

Inductance
When using the DC Output to test power transformers with a high inductance,
observe the following safety instructions:
• Use the TRTapCheck (tap changer winding resistance and on-load tap
changer interruption check) test card only.
• As long as the CPC 100 software shows the on-screen message "Switch off
in progress", NEVER connect or disconnect test objects and/or cables.
• The message "Switch off in progress" notifies you that, while the CPC 100 is
deactivating, the connected external inductance (this means the test object)
still "feeds" voltage potential back into the 6 A DC output.
Note: The existence of this voltage potential at the 6 A DC output is also
indicated by a lit LED - even if the CPC 100 is switched off.
• If a test object with a high inductance was connected to the CPC 100, short-
out the test object additionally before disconnecting any cables.

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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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 Overview
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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1.2 Circuit Diagram of the CP SB1

To Transformer To Transformer To Tap Changer

High Low High Low
Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage
Source (S) Measure (M)
Up Down

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

Figure 1-1 Circuit diagram of the CP SB1

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1.3 Functional Components of the CP SB1

The front panel of the CP SB1 provides the following functional components:
• Transformer High Voltage:
– Outputs (Source) for the input of current or voltage on the individual
phases of the transformer
– Inputs (Measure) for the voltage measurement
Note: The inputs and outputs of the respective connections (U/H1, V/H2,
W/H3, N/H0) are connected to the transformer using Kelvin clamps.
• Transformer Low Voltage:
– Outputs (Source) for the input of current or voltage on the individual
phases of the transformer
– Inputs (Measure) for the voltage measurement
Note: The inputs and outputs of the respective connections (u/X1, v/x2,
w/x3, n/X0) are connected to the transformer using Kelvin clamps.
• Tap Changer: Two potential-free contacts for switching the tap changer
• AC input for connection to the 2 KV AC output of the CPC 100
• DC input for connection to the 6 A DC output and I AC/DC input of the
CPC 100
• AC output for connection to the V1 AC input of the CPC 100
• DC output for connection to the V DC input of the CPC 100
• Serial interface for the CPC 100 (TRRatio and TRTapCheck test cards) to
control the CP SB1
• Equipotential ground terminal for grounding the CP SB1 close to the position
of the operating staff

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Tap Changer
Transformer High Transformer Low Read the
Voltage Voltage Up Down manual

LEDs

AC Input DC Input V1 AC Output V DC Output Serial Equipotential

connection ground
terminal

Figure 1-2 Front panel

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1.4 CP SB1 Accessories

The following accesories are delivered with the CP SB1 tranformer switch box:

Table 1-1 CP SB1 Accessories

Accessories Description
1x Transport case To transport the entire
equipment

Coax. cables Connection from the

15 m/2.5 mm2 CP SB1 to the
3x red, 3x blue, 2x transformer via Kelvin
green, 2x yellow clamps and the tap
supplied in cable drums changer via flexible
terminal adapter

1x Grounding cable Connection from the

CP SB1’s equipotential
ground terminal to the
substation ground

Banana cables Connection from the

2m CPC 100 to the
4x red and 4x black CP SB1’s DC input, V1
AC output and V DC
output

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Table 1-1 CP SB1 Accessories (continued)

Accessories Description
8 Kelvin clamps Connection to bushings
black

6x Flexible terminal Connection to tap

adapter changer

1x Data cable Connection from the

3m CP SB1 to the CPC 100
grey

1x Backpack To transport the cable

drums and Kelvin
clamps

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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.

Figure 2-1 Measurement setup

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2.2 Operating Principle

The CP SB1 is a transformer switch box whose relays are controlled by the
serial interface of the CPC 100 test system. Potential-free relay contacts control
the AC tap changer of the transformer under test. With the switch box, you can
measure the winding resistance (current up to 6 A) and ratio on three-phase
transformers (output voltage limited to 300 V/150 V). Automatic control of the
OLTC is included. The CP SB1 consists of a relay switching matrix with which
you can conduct automatic testing.
An integrated logic which is controlled by the CPC 100 controls the relays and
the OLTC. The CP SB1 has two outputs to operate the tap changer together with
an optimized "Auto Keep Result" algorithm within the TRTapCheck test card.
Both TRRatio and TRTapCheck test cards can record the results of all three
phases with a single test card. The switch box automatically switches to the next
phase after testing of a phase is completed.
You can conduct the transformer ratio test and the time-consuming tap changer
resistance test over all taps and all three phases without rewiring. For special
measurements and single-phase transformers, the operation mode can be set
to manual. In this case, use banana cables between the connections to the
transformer and the CPC 100 of the CP SB1.
An acoustic signal (intermittent beep) indicates if the discharge is in progress. A
double beep informs the user when a correct connection has been established.
An intermittent beep with a longer interval sounds in case of firmware download.
For the ratio measurement, the voltage is always injected into the high-voltage
side of the transformer. The winding resistance can be measured on the high-
or low-voltage side. Manual mode is possible for both TRTapCheck and
TRRatio.
Note: For detailed information about the ratio measurement, as well as winding
resistance and tap changer test, refer to the CPC 100 User Manual.

2.3 Test Cards

The CP SB1 comprises two test cards: TRRatio to measure the ratio, and
TRTapCheck to test the tap changer of power transformers and the winding
resistance.
Note: The license is indicated on the nameplate with the option "advanced". If
your CP SB1 has a license, the tap check runs in automatic mode by default.
Otherwise (without license), the tap changer has to be tested in manual mode.
Note: For detailed information about further test cards, test procedures and
templates refer to the CPC 100 User Manual.

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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.

3.1.2 Connecting the Measurement Setup to Power Transformers

1. Position the CP SB1 in the safety area and do not enter this area during the
entire measurement.
2. Connect the CPC 100 and CP SB1 using the delivered grounding cable.
3. Connect the grounding cable of the CP SB1 at a safe grounding point at the
transformer.
Note: Do not operate the test equipment without safe connection to ground.
4. Make sure that all high-voltage connections of the transformer are removed.
5. Make sure that all terminals of the transformer are connected to ground.
6. Switch off the power supply of the tap changer.
7. Connect the Kelvin clamps to the bushings.

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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 3.4.2 "Performing Measurements with
TRRatio" on page 42 and 3.5.2 "Performing Winding Resistance
Measurements" on page 49.

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3.2 Template Usage

With the CPC 100 Excel File Loader you can load XML files generated with the
CPC 100 into Microsoft Excel templates for post-processing. The CPC 100
Excel File Loader is installed with the setup disk. After the installation, a shortcut
to open the CPC 100 Start Page appears on your desktop, where you can start
the Excel CPC 100 File Loader. Templates are pairs of XML documents and
Microsoft Excel templates designed by OMICRON electronics or end users for
designated applications. The XML templates are predefined test procedures,
often with comments, that run on the CPC 100 and guide the user through the
test. Once completed, the XML file is saved on the CPC 100. The file is then
loaded into the corresponding Microsoft Excel template. There the results are
post-processed and a final test report is generated. The template pairs facilitate
and speed testing with the CPC 100 and the evaluation of results.
To run a test procedure according to a template:
1. Upload the XML template for the intended application from the computer to
the CPC 100.
2. Open the template on the CPC 100.
3. Run the test procedure according to the template.
4. After completing the test procedure, save the test in a new file.
5. Open the corresponding Microsoft Excel template on the CPC 100 Start
Page. A Microsoft Excel workbook appears.
6. Click the Load XML-File button and open the *.xml file saved on your
CPC 100 that is available under the OMICRON Devices tree.
7. After all worksheets are filled with data, the test results are calculated.

3.3 Test Cards

To select a test card, press Insert Card in the Test Card View.
Use the context-dependent Up/Down menu keys to the right, or the handwheel,
to browse through the structure. On Transformer, press Enter.
Alternatively, press the accelerator key to open the Insert a new test card
dialog box.

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For power transformers, the following test cards are available:

Figure 3-1 Inserting test cards

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.

3.4 TRRatio Test Card

Use the TRRatio test card to measure the ratio of power transformers by
injecting AC voltage from AC OUTPUT into the transformer’s high-voltage side.
The maximum voltage for Y and D transformers is limited to 300 V, and for YN
transformers to 150 V.
The CPC 100 measures both the voltage it applies to AC OUTPUT and the
transformer’s low-voltage side at V1 AC. From these values, it calculates the
ratio and its deviation from the nominal ratio in percent.
In addition, the excitation current and its phase angle is measured. Moreover,
the phase angle between the high-voltage and the low-voltage side is measured.
Furthermore, you can use the TRRatio test card to measure a power
transformer’s ratio for each single tap changer position.
3.4.1 "Test Settings for TRRatio" on page 38 shows the Vprim and Vsec settings
on the TRRatio test card for different connections of the transformer under test.

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Table 3-1 Different Vector Groups

IEC Winding connection Mea- Trans- Trans- Mea-
60076 sure- former former sured
vec- ment high- low-voltage turn
tor voltage side side ratio
group
HV / H LV /X
Dd0 V/H2 v/X2 A U-V / H1-H2 u-v / X1-X2 1

U/H1 W/H3 u/X1 w/X3

B V-W / H2-H3 v-w / X2-X3

C W-U / H3-H1 w-u / X3-X1
Dd2 V/H2 u/X1
A U-V / H1-H2 w-v / X3-X2 1
v/X2

U/H1 W/H3 w/X3

B V-W / H2-H3 u-w / X1-X3

C W-U / H3-H1 v-u / X2-X1
Dd4 V/H2 u/X1 A U-V / H1-H2 w-u / X3-X1 1

w/X3 v/X2
U/H1 W/H3

B V-W / H2-H3 u-v / X1-X2

C W-U / H3-H1 v-w / X2-X3
Dd6 V/H2 w/X3 u/X1 A U-V / H1-H2 v-u / X2-X1 1

U/H1 W/H3 v/X2

B V-W / H2-H3 w-v / X3-X2

C W-U / H3-H1 u-w / X1-X3

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Table 3-1 Different Vector Groups (continued)

IEC Winding connection Mea- Trans- Trans- Mea-
60076 sure- former former sured
vec- ment high- low-voltage turn
tor voltage side side ratio
group
HV / H LV /X
Dd8 V/H2 w/X3 A U-V / H1-H2 v-w / X2-X3 1

U/H1 W/H3 v/X2 u/X1

B V-W / H2-H3 w-u / X3-X1

C W-U / H3-H1 u-v / X1-X2
Dd10 V/H2 v/X2 w/X3 A U-V / H1-H2 u-w / X1-X3 1

U/H1 W/H3 u/X1

B V-W / H2-H3 v-u / X2-X1

C W-U / H3-H1 w-v / X3-X2
Dyn1 V/H2 v/X2 A U-V / H1-H2 n-v / X0-X2 1*√3
u/X1

U/H1 W/H3 w/X3

B V-W / H2-H3 n-w / X0-X3

C W-U / H3-H1 n-u / X0-X1
Dy1 V/H2 v/X2 A U-(V+W) / u-v / X1-X2 √3/2
H1-(H2+H3)
u/X1

U/H1 W/H3 w/X3

B V-(U+W) / v-w / X2-X3

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / w-u / X3-X1
H3-(H1+H2)

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Table 3-1 Different Vector Groups (continued)

IEC Winding connection Mea- Trans- Trans- Mea-
60076 sure- former former sured
vec- ment high- low-voltage turn
tor voltage side side ratio
group
HV / H LV /X
Dyn5 V/H2 u/X1 A U-V / H1-H2 n-u / X0-X1 1*√3
w/X3

U/H1 W/H3 v/X2

B V-W / H2-H3 n-v / X0-X2

C W-U / H3-H1 n-w / X0-X3
Dy5 V/H2 u/X1 A U-(V+W) / w-u / X3-X1 √3/2
H1-(H2+H3)
w/X3

U/H1 W/H3 v/X2

B V-(U+W) / u-v / X1-X2

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / v-w / X2-X3
H3-(H1+H2)
Dyn7 V/H2 w/X3 A U-V / H1-H2 v-n/ X2-X0 √3

u/X1

v/X2
U/H1 W/H3

B V-W / H2-H3 w-n / X3-X0

C W-U / H3-H1 u-n / X1-X0
Dy7 V/H2 w/X3 A U-(V+W) / v-u / X2-X1 1*√3/2
H1-(H2+H3)
u/X1

v/X2
U/H1 W/H3

B V-(U+W) / w-v / X3-X2

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / u-w / X1-X3
H3-(H1+H2)

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Table 3-1 Different Vector Groups (continued)

IEC Winding connection Mea- Trans- Trans- Mea-
60076 sure- former former sured
vec- ment high- low-voltage turn
tor voltage side side ratio
group
HV / H LV /X
Dyn11 V/H2 v/X2 A U-V / H1-H2 u-n / X1-X0 √3

w/X3

U/H1 W/H3 u/X1

B V-W / H2-H3 v-n / X2-X0

C W-U / H3-H1 w-n / X3-X0
Dy11 V/H2 v/X2 A U-(V+W) / u-w / X1-X3 1*√3/2
H1-(H2+H3)
w/X3

U/H1 W/H3 u/X1

B V-(U+W) / v-u / X2-X1

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / w-v / X3-X2
H3-(H1+H2)
Dzn0 V/H2 v/X2 A U-(V+W) / u-n / X1-X0 1.5
H1-(H2+H3)

U/H1 W/H3 u/X1 w/X3

B V-(U+W) / v-n / X2-X0

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / w-n / X3-X0
H3-(H1+H2)
Dz0 V/H2 v/X2 A U-V / H1-H2 u-v / X1-X2 1

U/H1 W/H3 u/X1 w/X3

B V-W / H2-H3 v-w / X2-X3

C W-U / H3-H1 w-u / X3-X1

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Table 3-1 Different Vector Groups (continued)

IEC Winding connection Mea- Trans- Trans- Mea-
60076 sure- former former sured
vec- ment high- low-voltage turn
tor voltage side side ratio
group
HV / H LV /X
Dzn2 V/H2 u/X1 v/X2 A U-(V+W) / n-v / X0-X2 1.5
H1-(H2+H3)

U/H1 W/H3 w/X3

B V-(U+W) / n-w / X0-X3

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / n-u / X0-X1
H3-(H1+H2)
Dz2 V/H2 u/X1 v/X2 A U-V / H1-H2 w-v / X3-X2 1

U/H1 W/H3 w/X3

B V-W / H2-H3 u-w / X1-X3

C W-U / H3-H1 v-u / X2-X1
Dzn4 V/H2 u/X1 A U-(V+W) / w-n / X3-X0 1.5
H1-(H2+H3)

w/X3 v/X2
U/H1 W/H3

B V-(U+W) / u-n / X1-X0

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / v-n / X2-X0
H3-(H1+H2)
Dz4 V/H2 u/X1 A U-V / H1-H2 w-u / X3-X1 1

w/X3 v/X2
U/H1 W/H3

B V-W / H2-H3 u-v / X1-X2

C W-U / H3-H1 v-w / X2-X3

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Table 3-1 Different Vector Groups (continued)

IEC Winding connection Mea- Trans- Trans- Mea-
60076 sure- former former sured
vec- ment high- low-voltage turn
tor voltage side side ratio
group
HV / H LV /X
Dzn6 V/H2 w/X3 u/X1 A U-(V+W) / n-u / X0-X1 1.5
H1-(H2+H3)

U/H1 W/H3 v/X2

B V-(U+W) / n-v / X0-X2

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / n-w/ X0-X3
H3-(H1+H3)
Dz6 V/H2 w/X3 u/X1 A U-V / H1-H2 v-u / X2-X1 1

U/H1 W/H3 v/X2

B V-W / H2-H3 w-v / X3-X2

C W-U / H3-H1 u-w / X1-X3
Dzn8 V/H2 w/X3 A U-(V+W) / v-n / X2-X0 1.5
H1-(H2+H3)
u/X1
v/X2
U/H1 W/H3

B V-(U+W) / w-n / X3-X0

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / u-n / X1-X0
H3-(H1+H2)
Dz8 V/H2 w/X3 A U-V / H1-H2 v-w / X2-X3 1

u/X1
v/X2
U/H1 W/H3

B V-W / H2-H3 w-u / X3-X1

C W-U / H3-H1 u-v / X1-X2

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Table 3-1 Different Vector Groups (continued)

IEC Winding connection Mea- Trans- Trans- Mea-
60076 sure- former former sured
vec- ment high- low-voltage turn
tor voltage side side ratio
group
HV / H LV /X
Dzn10 V/H2 A U-(V+W) / n-w / X0-X3 1.5
v/X2 w/X3 H1-(H2+H3)

U/H1 W/H3 u/X1

B V-(U+W) / n-u / X0-X1

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / n-v / X0-X2
H3-(H1+H2)
Dz10 V/H2 A U-V / H1-H2 u-w / X1-X3 1
v/X2 w/X3

U/H1 W/H3 u/X1

B V-W / H2-H3 v-u / X2-X1

C W-U / H3-H1 w-v / X3-X2
YNyn0 V/H2 v/X2 A U-N / H1-H0 u-n / X1-X0 1

U/H1 W/H3 u/X1 w/X3

B V-N / H2-H0 v-n / X2-X0

C W-N / H3-H0 w-n / X3-X0
YNy0 V/H2 v/X2 A U-V / H1-H2 u-v / X1-X2 1

U/H1 W/H3 u/X1 w/X3

B V-W / H2-H3 v-w / X2-X3

C W-U / H3-H1 w-u / X3-X1

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Table 3-1 Different Vector Groups (continued)

IEC Winding connection Mea- Trans- Trans- Mea-
60076 sure- former former sured
vec- ment high- low-voltage turn
tor voltage side side ratio
group
HV / H LV /X
Yyn0 V/H2 v/X2 A U-V / H1-H2 u-v / X1-X2 1

U/H1 W/H3 u/X1 w/X3

B V-W / H2-H3 v-w / X2-X3

C W-U / H3-H1 w-u / X3-X1
Yy0 V/H2 v/X2 A U-V / H1-H2 u-v / X1-X2 1

U/H1 W/H3 u/X1 w/X3

B V-W / H2-H3 v-w / X2-X3

C W-U / H3-H1 w-u / X3-X1
YNyn6 V/H2 w/X3 u/X1
A U-N / H1-H0 n-u / X0-X1 1

U/H1 W/H3 v/X2

B V-N / H2-H0 n-v / X0-X2

C W-N / H3-H0 n-w / X0-X3
YNy6 V/H2 w/X3 u/X1
A U-V / H1-H2 v-u / X2-X1 1

U/H1 W/H3 v/X2

B V-W / H2-H3 w-v / X3-X2

C W-U / H3-H1 u-w / X1-X3

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Table 3-1 Different Vector Groups (continued)

IEC Winding connection Mea- Trans- Trans- Mea-
60076 sure- former former sured
vec- ment high- low-voltage turn
tor voltage side side ratio
group
HV / H LV /X
Yyn6 V/H2 w/X3 u/X1
A U-V / H1-H2 v-u / X2-X1 1

U/H1 W/H3 v/X2

B V-W / H2-H3 w-v / X3-X2

C W-U / H3-H1 u-w / X1-X3
Yy6 V/H2 w/X3 u/X1
A U-V / H1-H2 v-u / X2-X1 1

U/H1 W/H3 v/X2

B V-W / H2-H3 w-v / X3-X2

C W-U / H3-H1 u-w / X1-X3
Yzn1 V/H2 v/X2 A U-V / H1-H2 n-v / X0-X2 1*√3

u/X1
w/X3
U/H1 W/H3

B V-W / H2-H3 n-w / X0-X3

C W-U / H3-H1 n-u / X0-X1
Yz1 V/H2 v/X2 A U-(V+W) / u-v / X1-X2 √3/2
H1-(H2+H3)
u/X1
w/X3
U/H1 W/H3

B V-(U+W) / v-w / X2-X3

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / w-u / X3-X1
H3-(H1+H2)

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Table 3-1 Different Vector Groups (continued)

IEC Winding connection Mea- Trans- Trans- Mea-
60076 sure- former former sured
vec- ment high- low-voltage turn
tor voltage side side ratio
group
HV / H LV /X
Yzn5 V/H2 u/X1 A U-V / H1-H2 n-u / X0-X1 1*√3
w/X3

U/H1 W/H3 v/X2

B V-W / H2-H3 n-v / X0-X2

C W-U / H3-H1 n-w / X0-X3
Yz5 V/H2 u/X1 A U-(V+W) / w-u / X3-X1 √3/2
w/X3
H1-(H2+H3)

U/H1 W/H3 v/X2

B V-(U+W) / u-v / X1-X2

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / v-w / X2-X3
H3-(H1+H2)
Yzn7 V/H2 w/X3 A U-V / H1-H2 v-n / X2-X0 √3
u/X1

U/H1 W/H3 v/X2

B V-W / H2-H3 w-n / X3-X0

C W-U / H3-H1 u-n / X1-X0
Yz7 V/H2 w/X3 A U-(V+W) / v-u / X2-X1 1*√3/2
u/X1 H1-(H2+H3)

U/H1 W/H3 v/X2

B V-(U+W) / w-v / X3-X2

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / u-w / X1-X3
H3-(H1+H2)

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Table 3-1 Different Vector Groups (continued)

IEC Winding connection Mea- Trans- Trans- Mea-
60076 sure- former former sured
vec- ment high- low-voltage turn
tor voltage side side ratio
group
HV / H LV /X
Yzn11 V/H2
v/X2 A U-V / H1-H2 u-n / X1-X0 √3

w/X3

U/H1 W/H3 u/X1

B V-W / H2-H3 v-n / X2-X0

C W-U / H3-H1 w-n / X3-X0
Yz11 V/H2 v/X2 A U-(V+W) / u-w / X1-X3 1*√3/2
H1-(H2+H3)
w/X3

U/H1 W/H3 u/X1

B V-(U+W) / v-u / X2-X1

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / w-v / X3-X2
H3-(H1+H2)
YNd1 V/H2 A U-N / H1-H0 u-v / X1-X2 1/√3
v/X2
u/X1

U/H1 W/H3 w/X3

B V-N / H2-H0 v-w / X2-X3

C W-N / H3-H0 w-u / X3-X1
Yd1 V/H2 A U-(V+W) / u-v / X1-X2 √3/2
v/X2
H1-(H2+H3)
u/X1

U/H1 W/H3 w/X3

B V-(U+W) / v-w / X2-X3

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / w-u / X3-X1
H3-(H1+H2)

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Table 3-1 Different Vector Groups (continued)

IEC Winding connection Mea- Trans- Trans- Mea-
60076 sure- former former sured
vec- ment high- low-voltage turn
tor voltage side side ratio
group
HV / H LV /X
YNd5 V/H2 u/X1 A U-N / H1-H0 w-u / X3-X1 1/√3
w/X3

U/H1 W/H3 v/X2

B V-N / H2-H0 u-v / X1-X2

C W-N / H3-H0 v-w / X2-X3
Yd5 V/H2 u/X1 A U-(V+W) / w-u / X3-X1 √3/2
w/X3 H1-(H2+H3)

U/H1 W/H3 v/X2

B V-(U+W) / u-v / X1-X2

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / v-w / X2-X3
H3-(H1+H2)
YNd7 V/H2 w/X3 A U-N / H1-H0 v-u / X2-X1 1/√3
u/X1

v/X2
U/H1 W/H3

B V-N / H2-H0 w-v / X3-X2

C W-N / H3-H0 u-w / X1-X3
Yd7 V/H2 w/X3 A U-(V+W) / v-u / X2-X1 1*√3/2
u/X1 H1-(H2+H3)

v/X2
U/H1 W/H3

B V-(U+W) / w-v / X3-X2

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / u-w / X1-X3
H3-(H1+H2)

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Table 3-1 Different Vector Groups (continued)

IEC Winding connection Mea- Trans- Trans- Mea-
60076 sure- former former sured
vec- ment high- low-voltage turn
tor voltage side side ratio
group
HV / H LV /X
YNd11 V/H2 v/X2 A U-N / H1-H0 u-w / X1-X3 1/√3
w/X3

u/X1
U/H1 W/H3

B V-N / H2-H0 v-u / X2-X1

C W-N / H3-H0 w-v / X3-X2
Yd11 V/H2 v/X2 A U-(V+W) / u-w / X1-X3 1*√3/2
w/X3 H1-(H2+H3)

u/X1
U/H1 W/H3

B V-(U+W) / v-u / X2-X1

H2-(H1+H3)
C W-(U+V) / w-v / X3-X2
H3-(H1+H2)

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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3.4.1 Test Settings for TRRatio

Operation mode Vector group

CP SB1 connected

Figure 3-2 TRRatio test card

Navigate to the parameter fields and enter the values according to your test
requirements:

Ratio table: Nominal ratios of all taps, calculated

from Vprim nom / Vsec nom
Vtest: Nominal primary injection voltage
f: Output frequency
Operation mode: Depending on the Auto-tap or
Manual wiring settings (see
3.4.2 "Performing Measurements with
TRRatio" on page 42)
Vector group: Selection depending on the settings

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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.

Measurement starts at the lowest or highest tap position

Time needed to switch from one tap to the next

Figure 3-3 Settings page of the TRRatio test card

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 meu key and enter the corresponding
Vprim and Vsec values. After then, pressing the Add Tap menu key repeatedly

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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

Figure 3-4 Setting up the different measurements

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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Iprim: Primary current from 2 kV AC output,

measured by the CPC 100 internally
If the focus is on the table, scrolling
through the lines will change this
display accordingly, depending on the
selected line.
The ° shows the phase angle of the
primary current relative to Vprim
nominal.
Tap (in table): Displays the transformer tap identifier
and tap number for the measurements
in the respective line of the table.
Vprim: Actual voltage injected from
AC OUTPUT into the transformer’s
high-voltage side
Vsec: Actual voltage measured at V1 AC
from the transformer’s low-voltage
side.
The ° shows the phase angle of the
primary current relative to Vprim
nominal.
Note: Even on transformers such as
Yd5, only phase angles like 0° or 180°
can be found using a single phase test
set because a transformer can change
the phase angle only by "mixing"
different phases.
Ratio :1 Calculated ratio value from the
measured values Vprim / Vsec
%: The % shows the deviation of the
actual ratio from the nominal ratio in
%.

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3.4.2 Performing Measurements with TRRatio

The CP SB1 can be operated in four different modes, depending on the way you
like to test and operate the tap changer. These modes also apply to the
TRTapCheck test card.

Auto-tap Manual Mode Description

wiring
; Fully The tap changer, phase switches and
automatic the measurement procedure are
mode controlled by the CPC 100. The test
runs fully automatically through all the
taps and phases, and is completed
automatically. There is no need to save
the individual measurement results
manually.
Half- If the tap changer is not connected, the
automatic CP SB1 performs a half-automatic test.
mode The procedure is the same as for the
manual mode. The only difference is
that the phases can be switched
without deactivating the CPC 100.
; ; Extended The tap changer is controlled by the
manual CPC 100, and measurements are
mode performed automatically. However, you
are able to manually wire the
connections. Therefore, the phases
cannot be switched automatically.
; Manual Manual wiring is required, and the taps
mode have to be switched manually.

Fully Automatic To perform a fully automatic test:

Test
1. Select Auto-tap operation, deselect Manual wiring (default).
2. On the Settings page, define Tap time, Start at and the tap table. In case
the nominal ratios are not known, select n/a.
3. Select Vector group, Vtest and frequency.
4. Press the I/O (test start/stop) push button to start the test.
5. The test voltage increases in a ramp characteristic from 0 V to Vtest within
1 second. Then, the first set of measurements is taken.
6. The CPC 100 deactivates when the test is completed.

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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. If you
connect, for example, an auto-transformer, the voltage between the
connectors might be higher than the injected voltage.

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3.4.3 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 3-5:

LEDs
should light
up

Figure 3-5 Measurement setup for the trouble-shooting test

• Select the following vector group on the Settings page and enter a value of
30 V for Vprim:

Dd0 V/H2 v/X2 A U-V / H1-H2 u-v / X1-X2 1

U/H1 W/H3 u/X1 w/X3

• 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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3.5 TRTapCheck Test Card

Use the TRTapCheck test card to measure the winding resistance of the
individual taps of a power transformer’s tap changer, and to check whether the
on-load tap changer (OLTC) switches without interruption.
The CPC 100 injects a constant current from the 6 A DC output into the power
transformer and the current is led via the IAC/DC input for measurement. From
this current value and the voltage measured by the V DC input, the winding
resistance is calculated.
The moment the tap is changed, the IAC/DC measuring input detects the
sudden, very short drop of the current flow. A properly working tap change
differs from a malfunctioning one, for example, an interruption during the
change, by the magnitude of the ripple and slope values. An interruption will
result in much higher ripple and slope values than a properly functioning tap
change.

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The ripple and slope values are indicated at the TRTapCheck test card’s
measurement table (see Figure 3-8 "Measurement table with relevant columns
for winding resistance measurement").

Select the winding connection

Reference temperature Actual specimen temperature

Auto-
mated
tap
opera-
tion

Settling time Tolerance in percent CP SB1 connected

Figure 3-6 TRTapCheck test card

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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

Measurement starts at the lowest or highest tap position

Figure 3-7 Settings page of the TRTapCheck test card

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3.5.1 Test Settings for the Winding Resistance

Navigate to the parameter fields, and enter the values according to your test
requirements:

Range: Output range

Itest: Nominal test current
Wiring: • D, Y, YN: for measurements on the
high-voltage side
• d, y, yn, z, zn: for measurements
on the low-voltage side
The measurement is performed where
the tap changer is mounted.
• manual: manual wiring to the
CP SB1 for special measurements
Note: If the winding connections YN,
yn, zn are selected, the measured
resistance is always from phase to
neutral. Otherwise, the measurement
is between the phases.
Tmeas: Actual specimen temperature
Tref: This is the reference temperature at
which the manufacturer measured the
taps’ winding resistance values.
Generally, this value should be
specified in the transformer’s data
sheet.
The winding resistance value at this
temperature always represents the
nominal resistance value. The
resistance correction is only valid for
copper as winding material.
Auto-tap: Automated tap operation mode for
performing automatic tap switches
Tap time: Time needed to switch from one ta to
the next
Start at: Starts the measurement at the lowest
or highest position of the tap

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No. of taps: Indicates the number of taps of the

transformer
Tolerance: Tolerance of the deviation in percent
Δ t: Settling time

The TRTapCheck test card displays the measurement results in two display
fields and a table:

IDC: Actual test current from 6 A DC

output measured at IAC/DC input
VDC: Voltage measured at the 10 V DC
input
Tap (in table): Displays the transformer tap identifier
and tap number for the measurements
in the respective line of the table.
Rmeas: Actual resistance, calculated from
VDC / IDC
Dev. in %: Deviation in % between the maximum
and the minimum measured values
evaluated within the settling time ( Δ t).
Rref: Temperature-corrected resistance
value, that is, the resistance value at
an actual specimen temperature of
Tref.
Ripple: Samples and holds the biggest
measured current ripple that occurred
in the measuring cycle. It is indicated
in % with reference to IDC.
Slope: Samples and holds the biggest
measured steepness of the falling
edge of the actual test current that
occurred in the measuring cycle.

3.5.2 Performing Winding Resistance Measurements

For the available modes see 3.4.2 "Performing Measurements with TRRatio" on
page 42. The only difference in the fully automatic mode is that the CPC 100
automatically performs the Auto Keep Result algorithm.

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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 ( Δ 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 Δ 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.

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 Δ 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.

Caution: Before disconnecting the transformer under test, ground all

transformer connections.

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For the winding resistance, the first 4 columns (Tap, Rmeas in Ω, Dev. in % and
Rref in Ω ) of the measurement table are relevant.

Figure 3-8 Measurement table with relevant columns for winding

resistance measurement

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 3-9 Measurement table with results of tap changer and winding
resistance test

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Note: During switching between the phases, the transformer is always

automatically discharged.

3.5.3 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 3-10:

LEDs
should light
up

Figure 3-10 Measurement setup for the trouble-shooting test

• Select D as winding connection, A for measurement, and enter a value of 1 A

for Itest on the Settings page.
• 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 measurement should produce a value in the
respective value range for the cable used.
Note: You can conduct the test in the same manner with the CPC 100 to check
its performance.

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4 Technical Data
4.1 Specifications

Table 4-1 Specifications

Characteristic Rating
AC Input / V1 AC Output max. 300 Veff
DC Input max. 6 A DC
Transformer High and Low max. 300 Veff between all connectors and
Voltage connections ground
Tap Changer Two potential-free contacts, short circuit-
protected; 0-240 V AC (only AC permitted);
Overvoltage Category II;
Resistance per contact = max. 4 Ω
I continuous = 0.9 A rms
Supply Via serial interface from CPC 100 (+15 V)
Overvoltage protection to case All connections to Tranformer High and Low
with surge arrestors voltage side; AC/DC Input; V1 AC / V DC
Output

4.2 Environmental Conditions

4.2.1 Climate

Table 4-2 Climate

Climate
Operating temperature –10 … +55 °C (+14 … 131 °F)
Storage and transportation –20 … +70 °C (–4 … 158 °F)
Max. altitude 2000 m
Humidity 5 … 95% relative humidity; no condensation
Tested according to IEC 68-2-78

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4.2.2 Shock and Vibration

Table 4-3 Shock and Vibration

Dynamics
Vibration Tested according to IEC 60068-2-6;
frequency range 10 … 150 Hz; acceleration
2 g continuous (20 m/s2); 20 cycles per axis
Shock Tested according to IEC 60068-2-27
(operating mode); 15 g / 11 ms, half-sinusoid,
3 shocks in each axis

4.2.3 Mechanical Data

Table 4-4 Mechanical Data

Weight, Dimensions and Protection
Weight CP SB1 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs)
Weight filled transport case 28.5 kg (62.7 lb)
Dimensions W x H x D CP SB1 357 x 235 x 111 mm
(14.7 x 9.2 x 4.4")
Dimensions transport case 700 x 450 x 500 mm
(27.6 x 17.7 x 19.7")
Housing and transport case IP20 according to EN 60529

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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4.2.5 Safety Standards, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Table 4-5 CE Conformity, Safety Standards, EMC

CE Conformity, Requirements
The product adheres to the specifications of the guidelines of the Council of
the European Community for meeting the requirements of the member states
regarding the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC and
the low-voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
EMC
Emission
Europe EN 61326-1 Class A
International IEC 61326-1 Class A
USA FCC Subpart B of Part 15 Class A
Immunity
Europe EN 61326-1
International IEC 61326-1
Certified Safety Standards
Europe EN 61010-1
International IEC 61010-1
USA UL 61010-1
Suitable for usage according to IEEE 510, EN 50191 (VDE 0104),
EN 50110-1 (VDE 0105 Part 100)

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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].

Existing 110 kV / 220 kV transformers in Germany

Proportion in %

110 kV transformers
220 kV transformers

1 to 10 11 to 20 21 to 30 > 30

Figure 5-1 110/220 kV transformers in Germany

With the advancing age of transformers, a regular check of the operating

conditions becomes more and more important. The Dissolved Gas Analysis is a
proven and meaningful method such that if increased proportions of
hydrocarbon gases are found in the oil, the fault must be located as soon as

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possible. This way, important preventative maintenance can be performed in

time to avoid an unexpected total failure (see Figure 5-2 "Transformer fault due
to a defective bushing") [2].

Figure 5-2 Transformer fault due to a defective bushing

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

Figure 5-3 Sources of transformer faults

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5.1.2 Fault Localization

In order to find out the reason for high gas values, further tests have to be
performed for the transformer. Common test methods are:
• Winding resistance measurement
• On-Load Tap Changer (OLTC) test
• Turns ratio measurement
• Excitation current measurement
• Measurement of leakage reactance
• Capacitance and Dissipation factor measurement

5.1.3 Winding Resistance Measurement and On-Load Tap

Changer Test
Winding resistances are tested in the field to check for loose connections,
broken strands and high contact resistance in tap changers. Additionally, the
dynamic resistance measurement enables an analysis of the transient switching
operation of the diverter switch.

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For a better understanding of the resistance measurements, it is necessary to

understand the method of operation of the tap changer (see
Figure 5-4 "Equivalent circuit diagram of On-Load Tap Changer (OLTC)").

Tap selector

Diverter switch

OLTC

Figure 5-4 Equivalent circuit diagram of On-Load Tap Changer (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 Tap changer

Figure 5-5 shows a tap changer with the tap selector (lower part) and the
diverter switch (upper part).

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In Figure 5-6, a transformer with an attached tap changer is shown. In both

pictures the separate oil tank of the diverter switch is clearly visible.

Figure 5-6 Transformer with tap changer

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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.

Figure 5-7 Diverter switch for 110 kV / 40 MVA

5.1.4 Four-Wire Connection for Transformer Winding Resistance

Measurement
Since the winding resistances are very small, the test set is connected in a four-
wire configuration. It has to be observed that the contact resistances of the
connection clamps do not falsify the measuring result.
A constant current source is used to feed a direct current into the winding. The
test current should be at least 1% of the rated current to bring the core into
saturation. On the other hand, it should not exceed 15% of the rated current to
avoid temperature rise during measurement. A relatively high no-load voltage
enables a quick saturation of the core and a final value with only minor
fluctuations is reached. Therefore, in most cases the charging time per tap is
distinctly less than 30 seconds.

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5.1.5 Safety Aspects

Feeding currents of several amps through a coil rated at hundreds of Henries
causes a high magnetic energy to be stored in the coil inductance. If the
measuring circuit was interrupted without discharging this energy, very high
voltages would be induced which would be very dangerous for the operator and
the test system. An automatic discharge of the coil inductance after
measurement is automatically carried out as it is essential for safe operation,
though while switching from one tap to another, a discharge cycle is not
necessary and this saves a lot of time.

5.1.6 Delta-Connected Windings

For delta-connected windings, R12, R23 and R31 cannot be measured directly
but are calculated from the measured Ra, Rb and Rc values.
Ra = R1 + R2
Rb = R2 + R3
Rc = R3 + R1

Y connection without Neutral:

Rc - Rb + Ra = 2 R1 => R1 = (Rc + Ra - Rb) / 2
Ra - Rc + Rb = 2 R2 => R2 = (Ra + Rb - Rc) / 2
Rb - Ra + Rc = 2 R3 => R3 = (Rb + Rc - Ra) / 2

Closed delta winding

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R12 = R1 + R2 + (R1 x R2) / R3

R23 = R2 + R3 + (R2 x R3) / R1
R31 = R3 + R1 + (R3 x R1) / R2

Figure 5-8 Delta-connected windings

5.1.7 Winding Resistance Measurement of a 100 MVA

Transformer
The 220 kV/110 kV – 100 MVA transformer under test manufactured in 1995
was found to have conspicuously high quantities of gas in the oil, from which the
conclusion was drawn of inner overheating. The measurement results taken with
the test system (see Figure 5-9 "Winding resistance measurement H1-H0")

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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.

DOWN R L3 (referred to 20°)

UP

FACTORY

Taps

Figure 5-9 Winding resistance measurement H1-H0

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].

Figure 5-10 Bad tap selector

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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

Figure 5-11 Resistance after maintenance

To examine the results in more detail, it is recommended to graph the difference

between "UP" and "DOWN" values (see Figure 5-12 "Difference "UP" -
"DOWN""). The difference before contact maintenance was up to 30 mΩ = 5%
and after maintenance it was below 1 mΩ = 0.18%. Current maintenance
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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.

Resistance difference L1 up-down

Before maintenance
Resistance (mΩ)

Taps

Resistance difference L1 up-down

After maintenance
Resistance (mΩ)

Taps

Figure 5-12 Difference "UP" - "DOWN"

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5.1.8 Dynamic Behavior of the Diverter Switch

To date, only the static behavior of the contact resistances has been taken into
account in maintenance testing. With a dynamic resistance measurement, the
dynamic behavior of the diverter switch can be analyzed.

Ripple

Slope

Figure 5-13 Dynamic resistance measurement for analysis of the diverter

switch

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.
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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").

5.1.9 Turns Ratio

This test is normally only performed if a problem is suspected from the DGA,
dissipation factor test or relay operation. The turns-ratio test detects shorted
turns, which indicate insulation failure. Shorted turns may result from short
circuits with high currents or insulation failures. The voltage ratio obtained by the
test is compared to the boilerplate voltage ratio. The ratio obtained from the field
test should agree with the factory value to within 0.5%. New transformers
normally compare to the boilerplate within 0.1%. With the described test system,
it is additionally possible to measure the ratio with magnitude and phase angle
over a wide frequency range.

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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

Figure 5-14 Ratio magnitude = f(f)

Ratio angle

Phase A
Phase B
Ratio angle

Phase C

Frequency

Figure 5-15 Ratio phase angle = f(f)

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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

Figure 5-16 Leakage flux and forces during a fault

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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[3]CIGRE-WG 12-05: An international survey on failures in large power

transformers in service, Electra No. 88 1983, S. 21-48
[4]Dörnenburg, E., Hutzel, O.: Betriebsüberwachung durch Untersuchungen
des Isolieröls, etz-a, Bd. 98 1977 H.3, S. 211-215
[5]Müller, R., Schliesing, H., Soldner, K.: Prüfung und Überwachung von
Transformatoren durch Analyse der im Öl gelösten Gase, Sonderdruck aus
Elektrizitätswirtschaft, Trafo Union Nürnberg, 1981, TU 81.5.19/1.75
[6]Foschum, H.: Erfahrungsbericht zur Gasanalyse an Öltransformatoren, ELIN-
Zeitschrift 1980, Heft ½, S. 17-26
[7]Möllmann, A., Lütge, H.: IEC / VDE Standards für flüssige Isolierstoffe zur
Diagnostik von Transformatoren und Wandlern, ETG-Fachbericht "Diagnostik
elektrischer Betriebsmittel", VDE-Verlag GmbH Berlin 2002, S. 205-210
[8]Hensler, Th., Kaufmann, R., Klapper, U., Krüger, M., Schreiner: S., 2003,
"Portable testing device", US Patent 6608493
[9]Schering, H.: "Brücke für Verlustmessungen", Tätigkeitsbericht der
Physikalisch-Technischen Reichsanstalt, Braunschweig 1919
[10]Sundermann, U.: "Transformer life cycle management" 1.Symposium
Geriatrie des Transformators, Regensburg 2002

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Contact Information / Technical

Support
Europe, Africa, Middle East
OMICRON electronics GmbH
Oberes Ried 1, A-6833 Klaus, Austria
Phone: +43 5523 507-333
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.omicron.at

Asia, Pacific
OMICRON electronics Asia Ltd, Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2634 0377
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.omicron.at

North and South America

OMICRON electronics Corp. USA
Phone: +1 713 830-4660 or 1 800 OMICRON
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.omicronusa.com

For addresses of OMICRON offices with customer service centers, regional

sales offices or offices for training, consulting and commissioning please see our
website.

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Index F
flexible terminal adapter 18
frequency-selective measurement method 24
A front panel 15
fully automatic test 42, 50
AC input 15
AC output 15
accelerator key 23
accessory 13
G
acoustic signal 20 green warning light 10
address ground connection 8
manufacturer 75 grounding cable 17
Auto Keep Result 49
Auto-tap 38
H
half-automatic test 43, 50
B handwheel 23
backpack 18 hotline 75
banana cables 17
barrier 8
bushing 18 I
I AC/DC input 15

C IEEE 510 5
Inputs
cable drums 17 Measure 15
check 44, 52 Insert a new test card 23
Clear Results 51 Insert Card 23
coax. cables 17
color code 22
CPC 100 Excel File Loader 13 K
Keep Result 43
Kelvin clamps 17, 18
D
data cable 18
DC input 15 L
DC output 15 license 20

E M
edit tap number 51 Main Page 40
Emergency Stop button 9 manual test 43, 50
EN 50110-1 5 Manual wiring 38
EN 50191 5 manufacturer address 75
equipotential ground terminal 15 Measure 15

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modes 42
Extended manual mode 42
T
Fully automatic mode 42 Tap Changer 15
Half-automatic mode 42 tap changer 13
Manual mode 42 tap identifier 41
tap number 41
Tap time 39
O technical support 75
templates
OLTC
Microsoft Excel templates 23
On-Load Tap Changer 13
Test Card View 23
OMICRON address 75
three-phase power transformers 13
Operation mode 38
Tolerance 50
Outputs
Transformer High Voltage 15
Source 15
Transformer Low Voltage 15
transport case 17
P
performance 44, 52 U
phase angle 41
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 25
rewiring 13
Ripple 49
W
S warranty claims 9
winding resistance 13
safe area 8
Wiring 48
safety regulations 5
Save As Default 40
serial interface 13, 15
Service
X
OMICRON address 75 XML files 23
Settings page 39
setup disk 23
Slope 49
Source 15
Start at 39
Start Page 23
substation ground 8
support 75
Switch off in progress 9

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