b2 electronic PD Series User manual

PD Family
PD30-E | PDTD60-2 | PDTD90-2 |
PDTD120-2 | PDTD200-2
User Manual
ENGLISH
DHV0088 Rev02
b2 electronic GmbH
Riedstrasse 1
6833 Klaus
Austria
T [phone]
F + 43 (0) 5523 57373-5
www.b2hv.com
[e-mail]
Subject to alterations -
errors excepted
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Inhalt
1 Forward 5
1.1 Regarding this Document 5
1.2 Documentation Conventions 6
1.3 Legal Considerations 8
2 Safety 10
2.1 General Safety 10
2.2 Work Safety 10
2.3 Appropriate Applications 13
2.4 OperatorQualications 13
3 General Description 14
3.1 PD Basics 14
3.2 Partial Discharge Unit 15
3.3 TechnicalSpecications 16
3.4 Materials - Shipment Content 18
3.5 Accessory (Optional) 25
3.6 Design & Construction 26
3.7 Layout & Cable Connection - Overview 30
3.8 PC Software 35
3.9 Operation Modes 36
3.10 Test Modes 36
3.11 Output Modes 36
4 PD Test Setup 38
4.1 PD30-E Test Setup -> PD Measurement 38
4.2 PDTD-2 Setup -> PD Measurement 40
4.3 PDTD-2 Setup -> PD and TD Measurement 42
4.4 PDTD-2 Setup -> PD and TD Measurement
with extension cable (and leakage current Correction) 44
4.5 PDTD-2 Setup -> PD Measurement
(no leakage current correction) 46
4.6 PDTD-2 Setup -> PD Measurement –
Extension between Filter and CC 48
4.7 PDTD-2 Setup -> PD Measurement -
Using Guard Compensation 50
4.8 PDTD200-2 Setup -> PD Measurement 52
4.9 PD Calibrator Test Setup 54
4.10 Disconnection Procedure 55
4.11 Disconnection Failure 56
4.12 PDTD-2 Disconnection -> PD Measurement 58
5 Instrument Care 60
6 Glosary and Abbreviations 62
7 Declaration of Conformity 64

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Purpose
This user manual serves to ensure the proper use of the b2 Suite Software, a program designed for the management of
Partial Discharge systems (PD30-E, PD60-2, PDTD60-2, PD90-2. PDTD90-2, PDTD120-2) . The b2 Suite communicates with
the units via Bluetooth .
1.1 Regarding this Document
Target Users
This operating manual is designed to inform various user groups. The scope and depth of the information provided may not be
appropriate for all users. However, it is important that all users familiarize themselves with this document in full. The following
isaguidelineindicatingthemostsignicantinformationasafunctionoftheuser’sresponsibilities.
User Responsibilities Focus
Operator • To connect the equipment
• To carry out manual or pre-programmed test se-
quence
• To verify validity of application
• To adjust instrument settings
• To program automatic test sequences in accordance
with particular testing standards
All Sections
Particular focus on all safety
messages
Producement,
Management
• To assure that the workplace is safe and has all
required equipment
• Toassurethatoperatorsarequaliedtechnicians
• Toassurethatoperatorsfulltheirresponsibilities
Particular focus on safety messages
and information regarding general prod-
uct description.
Safekeeping
NOTICE
This manual should always be on hand when using one of the PD test instrument with the b2 Suite.

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1.2 Documentation Conventions
The following explain the symbols, and safety messages found in this document. The employment of safety symbols and signal
words are according to the American National Standards Institute standard ANSI Z535.6 „Product Safety Signs and Labels“.
Safety Messages
Danger CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
Warning WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious
injury.
Caution CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate
injury.
Notice NOTICE
Indicates suggested practices to protect equipment and property.

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Symbols
Yellow triangle, framed in black: Used to indicate a potential hazard.
Only used in conjunction with description of the possible hazard!
Detailedsymbolmaycorrespondtothisspecichazard.
Red outlined circle with red diagonal line: Used to indicate forbidden practices.
The described handling practice must not be carried out!
Blue circle with white exclamation mark: Used to indicate recommended precau-
tionary measures or a situation that can lead to property damage.

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1.3 Legal Considerations
Warranty
b2 provides a one-year warranty from the original purchase date of instrument for all necessary parts and labour. This warranty is
voidintheeventofabuse,incorrectoperationoruse,unauthorizedmodicationorrepairs,orfailuretoperformthespeciedmain-
tenance as indicated in this operation manual. This warranty does not include normal consumable items such as lamps, paper rolls,
printer ribbons, batteries or other auxiliary items.
This warranty and our liability are limited to replacing or repairing defective equipment, at our discretion. Equipment that is returned to
b2 must be packed in original packaging. All shipped items must be prepaid and insured. No other warranties are expressed or implied.
Contact Information
b2 electronic GmbH
Riedstrasse 1 | 6833 Klaus | Austria
T [phone] | F [phone]
www.b2hv.at | [e-mail]
Copyright
© 2016 b2 electronic GmbH
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored, or translated in hardcopy or electronic form without the
written consent of b2.
NOTICE
The information presented in this instruction manual is believed to be accurate and correct for the intended use
of this product. Should this instrument be used for other applications and purposes not covered herein, please
contact b2 to validate its suitability.
Thismanual,allofitscontentsandtheinstrumentsspecicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Your opinion matters!
Yourcommentsandsuggestionsareofvalue.Wearededicatedtosupportingyourneeds.O󰀨eringyouoptimaldocumentation
is part of our promise of quality.
Improvement suggestions regarding this manual may be sent to: [e-mail]
Thank you for your feedback!

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2 Safety
Safety is priority! Respect all safety information; only use the PD with the b2 Suite for appropriate applications and ensure
that operators possess the required operator qualications
2.1 General Safety
NOTICE
Operation Manual
Before carrying out any high voltage test with this instrument, read this Operating Manual in its entirety.
2.2 Work Safety
DANGER
Electric Shock Hazard
Never assume that equipment is safe to handle without using the necessary safety equipment and earthing
procedures.
• All procedures must comply with local safety regulations
• Always treat exposed connectors and conductors as potential electric shock hazards.
• DUT must be earthed, de-energized and isolated from all power sources.
• All auxiliary electrical apparatus such as switchgear, surge arresters etc. must be isolated from the test pow-
er source and the DUT.
• All cables and connectors must be inspected for damage before use. Damaged equipment must not be
used.
• Earthconnectionsmustbemaderstandremovedlast!
• DUT must be discharged and earthed before disconnecting the test lead.
• Avoidtestingalone.Intheeventofanemergencyanotherperson’spresencemaybeessential.
• Don’ttouchthePDduringthetestandbeforeyoudidn’thavegroundedtheDUTandthelter.
• The metal frame is under High Voltage during High Voltage Test

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DANGER
Don’t touch the PD during the test and before you didn’t have grounded the DUT and the lter.
The whole PD unit is under High Voltage during High Voltage Test!

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DANGER
Authorized Personnel Only
Thetestareamustbesecuredtokeepnon-qualiedpersonnelo󰀨thepremises!
• Signs must warn all persons of the high voltage test area.
• Onlyqualiedelectricaltechniciansshouldhaveaccesstothetestarea.
• Otherpersonsmustbeaccompaniedbyqualiedelectricaltechniciansandmustbeinformedoftherisks
involved.
WARNING
Radiation Hazard
Testing vacuum bottles, above their voltage rating, with DC can produce dangerous X-rays.
NOTICE
Equipment Handling
DUT must have clean connections.
Testinstrumentsmustonlyberepairedormodiedbyauthorizedb2personnel.
NOTICE
If required according to local safety regulations
Wear high voltage gloves when handling high voltage cables and equipment.

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2.3 Appropriate Applications
The b2 PD test instrument is designed to perform high voltage insulation testing of various types of highly capacitive loads.
Appropriate DUTs
DUT Type Examples
Cables • Extruded cables (e.g. XLPE)
• Laminated cables (e.g. PILC)
• Insulated cables
Other highly
capacitive loads • Generators
• Switchgear
• Transformers
• Rotating machines
• Insulators
• Bushings
Appropriate Measurements
Measurement Examples
Diagnostics • Phase position of discharges indicated
• Scope display sine wave superimposed
• PD mapping actual locations of partial discharges
• Locates sites using TDR principles
• Voltage measurement circuit
NOTICE
Other Applications
Before proceeding, contact b2 to validate appropriate use!
2.4 Operator Qualications
HVA/PD operators must be qualied electrical technicians! Proofofnecessaryqualicationsforworkinginhighvoltagedo-
main is mandatory. It is highly recommended that operators have completed an emergency rescue training program.

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3 General Description
3.1 PD Basics
A long high voltage cable behaves as a wave guide. The cable has a conductor, a dielectric and a coaxial neutral (Screen
copper tape or lead) which forms an ideal wave guide. The dielectric creates a large capacitor. The longer the cable, the more
of these capacitors are in parallel. These PD waves travel down the wave guide – one PD wave to the one end of the cable
and the other PD pulse to the opposite end. If we now place a capturing device – a coupling capacitor and a Digital Storage
Oscilloscopeattheoneend,itispossibletoviewthe“timeofight”ofthesePDpulses.
The above echogram is displayed by the Transientrecorder (b2 Suite). The 1st PD pulse (emanating from the PD source) ar-
rivesrstatthecouplingunit(seepulsemarked1stwhilstthe2ndpulsetravelstothefarend,travelsthefulllengthofthecable
andarrivesatthecouplingunit(seepulsemarked2nd).The1stpulsereectsoutofthecouplingunitandtravelstothefar
endandreectsbackhence3rdpulse.Δt2isthereforethetimedi󰀨erencesbetweenthesetwoincomingpulsesandthetime
to the PD source from the far end. If we now know the velocity of propagation of the PD pulse in the cable we can calculate the
distance to the PD source ( Dist = Velocity x time )
Illustrations from Dr. Daniel Pepper
Unfortunatelyonverylongcablesthesubsequentreectionsmaybeattenuatedtosuchanextentthattheyarenotvisible.
Joint / splices also attenuate these pulses.
PILC cables have a greater attenuation on these traveling PD waves than that of a similar XLPE cable. If the returning pulse (2nd) is not
visible it is not possible to do a location. The 1st pulse only indicates that there is a discharge on the cable.
By examining the rise times of the calibration pulse and this PD pulse it is possible to determine if it is from the near end termination or not.

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3.2 Partial Discharge Unit
The b2 electronic GmbH high voltage Test System PDTD-2 o󰀨ers both portable and built-in solutions for diagnostics of
medium voltage cables, rotating machines and transformers.
Diagnostics of medium and high voltage cables provides the opportunity for early detection of vulnerabilities, allowing preventative
maintenance work to be carried out before the cable fails in service. Partial Discharge diagnostics (PD) allows a precise analysis
of cables and their joints and terminations. Tan Delta diagnostics (TD) allows a clear statement about the overall dielectric
conditionofagedpolymericcablesandespeciallyanydamagebyso-called“watertrees”.
With PDTD-2 - VLF testing, PD diagnostics and TD diagnostics can be carried out simultaneously!
b2 electronic Diagnostics System PDTD-2 provides a pure sinusoidal output voltage with extremely stable frequencies. This
isapre-conditionofdirectcomparisonofPDandTDdiagnosticsresultsacrosscablesofdi󰀨erentlengths.Thecharacteristics
at ever-changing frequencies and varying output voltage waveforms provide no basis for reliable comparisons. For the 0.1 Hz
diagnosis with true sinusoidal output voltages, various standards (such as IEEE400.2-2013,..) provide clear guidelines and
procedures.

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3.3 Technical Specications
PD30-E PD60-2 PD90-2 PD120-2
Article number SH5027 SH5030 SH5032 SH5035
Operating voltage sinusoidal 24 kVrms, 34 kVpeak 44 kVrns, 60 kVpeak 64 kVrms, 90 kVpeak 85 kVrms, 120 kVpeak
frequency 0.01-0.1 Hz in steps of 0.01 Hz default: 0.1 Hz (auto frequency)
Rated current 1 A
HV coupling capacitor
capacitance ~ 1 nF
dimensions (mm) L 300 x H 486 x W 250 L 300 x H 880 x W 250 L 300 x H 880 x W 250 L 300 x H 880 x W 250
weight 29 kg 17.2 kg 21.2 kg 24.7 kg
HVlter
capacitance 4 nF ~ 1 nF 1 nF 2.4 nF
dimensions (mm) one-piece L 300 x H 720 x W 250 L 300 x H 770 x W 250 L 300x H 790 x W 250
weight one-piece 15 kg 32 kg 33 kg
Velocity range (v/2) 10-150 m/µs
Measuring range 100 km
PD background level < 10 pC
PD localization accuracy 1 %
PD resolution 0.1 pC, 0.1 m
Sample rate 200 MS/s
Bandwith 100MHz,analoglter
Signalamplication 0-52 dB (1 channel) , 0-72 dB (2 channel)
Environment temperature: storage -20°C to + 65°C, operating -5°C to + 45°C

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PDTD60-2 PDTD90-2 PDTD120-2 PDTD200-2
Article Number SH5031 SH5033 SH5034 SH5037
Operating
Voltage
sinusoidal 44 kVrns, 60 kVpeak 64 kVrms, 90 kVpeak 85 kVrms, 120 kVpeak 141 kVrms, 200 kVpeak
frequency 0.01-0.1 Hz in steps of 0.01 Hz default: 0.1 Hz (auto frequency)
Rated current 1 A
HV Coupling Capacitor
capacitance ~ 1 nF 0.75 nF
dimensions (mm) L 330 x H 730 x W 280 L 330 x H 870 x W 280 L 330 x H 870 x W 280 L 660 x H 178 x W 660
weight 20.7 kg 24.7 kg 24,7 kg 90 kg
HV Filter
capacitance ~1nF 1 nF ~1nF 0.75 nF
dimensions (mm) L 300 x H 720 x W 280 L 300 x H 720 x W 280 L 300x H 820 x W 280 L 660 x H 178 x W 660
weight 19.9 kg 19.9 kg 34 kg 90 kg
Velocity range (v/2) 10-150 m/µs
Measuring range 100 km
PD background level < 10 pC
PD localization accuracy 1 %
PD resolution 0.1 pC, 0.1 m
Sample rate 200 MS/s
Bandwith 100MHz,analoglter
Signalamplication 0-52 dB (1 channel) , 0-72 dB (2 channel)
Environment temperature: storage -20°C to + 65°C, operating -5°C to + 45°C
TAN DELTA
Output Voltage sinusoidal 44 kVrrns, 60 kVpeak 64 kVrms, 90 kVpeak 85 kVrms, 120 kVpeak 141 kVrms, 200 kVpeak
frequency 0.1 Hz, 0.01 to 0.1 Hz
Measuring range 0.1 x 10-3-999 x 10-3
Tan Delta Measurement resolution 1 x 10-5
accuracy ± 1 x 10-4
Load range 500 pF to 10 µF 1 nF to 10 µF

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3.4 Materials - Shipment Content
PD Standard Accessories
These items will be included in the scope of deliver of every PD unit (PD30-E, PD60-2, PDTD60-2, PD90-2, PDTD90-2,
PD120-2 and PDTD120-2). The 1markingaticlesthatarecountryspecic.
Cables and its accessories (earthing cables, communication cables, connection cables, clamps)
Art. No. Item Picture pcs Art. No. Item Picture pcs
GH0550 PDTD MC14 DUT Test Lead 100 kV 0.7 m
MC14
1GH0580 Red Clamp 600 A with MC14 mm Socket 1
GH0551 PDTD MC14 DUT Test Lead 100 kV 1.6 m
MC14
1GH0581 PD Impedance 3,9 kOhm
MC Male - MC Female (not with HVA54-5)
1
GH0567 PDTD MC14 DUT Test Lead 100 kV 0.3 m
MC14
1KES0105 Angle Bracket Connector 14 mm 1
GH0586 PD60-CC USB Lead 10 m 1KES0209 MC14 Socket Connection for Corona Shield 1
GH0624 Opto Converter USB-LWL-RS232 1KES0274 Ground Connection Screw Clamp
(G-clamp)
1
GH0690 EarthLead2m16mm²attransparent
MC14/M8
1KMD0081 Corona Shield Two-Part, Min. Clearance
Distance = 10 mm
2
GH1009 EarthLead5m16mm²attransparent
M6/Clamp
1XKEK00011Power Cord EF/C13 10 A 3 m black 1
Software
GH0900 b2 Suite Software v1.8 1 GS0003 b2 Suite Dongle Complete
(Basic, PD and TD Diagnostics)
2

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Calibrator with accessories
Art. No. Item Picture pcs Art. No. Item Picture pcs
GH5728 PDC1 Calibrator 10 pC-10 nC 1KES0022 Dolphin Clip 32 A 4 mm Jack Red 1
KEB0008 Battery 9 V Lithium 1200 mAh
U9VL-J-P UltraLife
1KMSO0085 BNC Plug Protection Cover 1
KEK0091 BNC Lead to 4 mm Plug Red & Black 1WE0006 O󰀨setScrewdriverTorxTx10 1
KES0021 Dolphin Clip 32 A 4 mm Jack Red 1
Manuals and Documents
KDD0030 USB Pen Flash Drive 1DHV0073 PDC1 PDC2 Manual (English) 1
DHV0048 b2 Suite Software Manual (English) 1 DHV0088 PD Manual (English)
1
DHV0047 CalibrationCerticate 2

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PD30-E Accessories
Cables
Art. No. Item Picture pcs Art. No. Item Picture pcs
GH0808 HVA34 HV Test Lead 75 kV PD 5 m MC14 1
Transport cases
VKR0032 PD30-E Transport Case
682 x 510 x 355 mm incl. Inlay
1 VKR0034 PD30-E Case Black 560 x 355 x 234 mm 1
PD60-2 Accessories
Cables
GH0801 HVA60 HV Test Lead 75 kV PD 5 m MC14 1 GH0830 EarthLead0.5m16mm²attransparent
MC14/MC14
1
Transport cases
VKR0030 PD60-2 Transport Case CC
737 x 457 x 349 mm
1 VKR0031 PD60-2 Transport Case Filter
737 x 457 x 349 mm incl. Inlay
1
PD90-2 Accessories
Cables
GH0830 EarthLead0.5m16mm²attransparent
MC14/MC14
1 GH1010 EarthLead5m16mm²attransparent
MC14/Clamp
1
Transport cases
VKR0031 PD60-2 Transport Case Filter
737 x 457 x 349 mm incl. Inlay
1 VKR0035 PDTD90-2 CC Transport Case incl.
Inlay
1