doble SFRA User manual

Sweep Frequency Response
Analyzer (SFRA)
User Guide
Doble Engineering Company
85 Walnut Street
Watertown, Massachusetts 02472-4037
(USA)
www.doble.com
72A-2570-01 Rev. K 07/2011

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Contents
List of Figures .............................................................................................ix
List of Tables .............................................................................................xiii
Preface .......................................................................................................xv
1. Introduction ..........................................................................................1-1
M5200, M5300, and M5400 SFRA Instruments..........................................................................1-1
Hardware Accessories ..................................................................................................................1-3
Software........................................................................................................................................1-4
PC Requirements..........................................................................................................................1-4
2. Safety ...................................................................................................2-1
Overview ......................................................................................................................................2-1
General Rules ...............................................................................................................................2-1
Grounding Requirements..............................................................................................................2-2
Personnel Safety Practices............................................................................................................2-3
3. Setting Up and Running a Test ............................................................3-1
Measurement Types......................................................................................................................3-1
Open Circuit...........................................................................................................................3-1
Short Circuit...........................................................................................................................3-1
Step 1: Set Up and Run a Shorted-lead Test ................................................................................3-2
Connect the Cable and Leads and Run SFRA 5.2..................................................................3-2
Create a Transformer Listing and Associate a Test Template with It....................................3-4
Run the Shorted-lead Test......................................................................................................3-8
Step 2: Ground the Transformer.................................................................................................3-12
Step 3: Prepare the Transformer for Testing..............................................................................3-14

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Step 4: Select and Run a Test.....................................................................................................3-15
Requirements for This Test..................................................................................................3-15
Associate the Transformer with a Test Template.................................................................3-15
SFRA Test Procedure...........................................................................................................3-18
Self-Test Error and Warning Messages................................................................................3-22
Troubleshooting Test Results...............................................................................................3-24
Monitoring Waveforms..................................................................................................3-24
Diagnosing Open-Circuit Response...............................................................................3-25
Sample Test Results....................................................................................................................3-25
Three Responses for One Transformer.................................................................................3-25
HV Wye (Star) Response .....................................................................................................3-27
Short-Circuit Test Response.................................................................................................3-27
Repeat Results for One Phase at Different Times................................................................3-29
Results Showing a Shorted Turn..........................................................................................3-29
Confirming the Ethernet Connection....................................................................................3-30
4. Managing Tests and Templates ...........................................................4-1
Introduction...................................................................................................................................4-1
Opening the Template Editor........................................................................................................4-1
Creating a New Test Template .....................................................................................................4-2
Editing or Deleting a Template.....................................................................................................4-3
Adding, Editing, or Deleting Tests in a Template........................................................................4-3
Creating a New Test Setting...................................................................................................4-4
Editing or Deleting a Test Setting..........................................................................................4-4
5. Managing Data and Generating Reports ..............................................5-1
Managing Location Information...................................................................................................5-1
Adding or Deleting SFRA Instrument Information......................................................................5-3
Adding or Deleting Organization Information .............................................................................5-4
Managing Transformer Information.............................................................................................5-5
Entering a Transformer into the SFRA Database...................................................................5-5
Editing or Deleting Transformer Data....................................................................................5-6
Cloning a Transformer ...........................................................................................................5-6
Importing and Exporting Transformer Files...........................................................................5-7
Managing Tap Changer Data........................................................................................................5-7

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Managing Results Data................................................................................................................. 5-8
Default Data Locations ..........................................................................................................5-8
Selecting a Data Source .........................................................................................................5-9
Export Selected Results to .CSV Files.................................................................................5-10
Import Location and Transformer from Results Files.......................................................... 5-11
Saving and Deleting Traces ................................................................................................. 5-11
Importing 1.x and 2.x M5100 SFRA Files........................................................................... 5-12
Transferring Data between Machines or PCs.......................................................................5-12
Settings Files........................................................................................................................ 5-12
Merging Settings Files .........................................................................................................5-14
Reports ................................................................................................................................. 5-16
A. Software Overview ...............................................................................A-1
Installing SFRA 5.2..................................................................................................................... A-1
Manually Install the USB Driver.................................................................................................A-5
Where to Find the Driver ...................................................................................................... A-5
Remove Previously Installed USB Drivers........................................................................... A-5
Install the Driver ................................................................................................................... A-5
SFRA 5.2 Software Overview..................................................................................................... A-6
File Menu .............................................................................................................................. A-6
Edit Menu.............................................................................................................................. A-6
Test Init Menu....................................................................................................................... A-7
Graph Menu .......................................................................................................................... A-7
Help....................................................................................................................................... A-9
Apparatus/Test and Legend Panes............................................................................................. A-10
Apparatus and Test Pane..................................................................................................... A-10
Legend Pane........................................................................................................................ A-10

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Tab Divisions in SFRA..............................................................................................................A-11
Data Manager Tab...............................................................................................................A-11
Magnitude Tab.....................................................................................................................A-12
Phase Tab.............................................................................................................................A-13
Impedance Tab ....................................................................................................................A-14
Sub-Band Tab......................................................................................................................A-15
Waveform Tab.....................................................................................................................A-16
Analysis Tab........................................................................................................................A-17
Tabulation Tab.....................................................................................................................A-18
Apparatus Tab .....................................................................................................................A-19
B. Test Templates ....................................................................................B-1
Introduction.................................................................................................................................. B-1
Notes About the Test Templates..................................................................................................B-1
Two-Winding Transformers........................................................................................................B-2
Autotransformers......................................................................................................................... B-3
Three-Winding Transformers......................................................................................................B-4
C. Theory of Operation.............................................................................C-1
Transformer Damage and SFRA Testing .................................................................................... C-1
How SFRA Identifies Damage to Transformers ......................................................................... C-2
Test Cable Lengths ...................................................................................................................... C-4
Transformer ................................................................................................................................. C-5
D. Repairs and Replacement Parts..........................................................D-1
Replacing a Fuse..........................................................................................................................D-1
Repairs.........................................................................................................................................D-3
Replacement Parts .......................................................................................................................D-3
M5200 and M5400................................................................................................................D-3
M5300....................................................................................................................................D-5
E. M5200/M5300/M5400 Technical Specifications...................................E-1
Instrument Specifications .............................................................................................................E-1
Lead Specifications.......................................................................................................................E-3
PC Requirements ..........................................................................................................................E-4

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List of Figures
Figure 1.1 M5200, M5300, and M5400 Instruments ............................................................. 1-2
Figure 2.1 Connecting Safety Ground to Transformer........................................................... 2-2
Figure 3.1 Cable and Lead Connections to the SFRA Instrument......................................... 3-2
Figure 3.2 Connect to Instrument Message............................................................................ 3-3
Figure 3.3 Select Instrument Window.................................................................................... 3-3
Figure 3.4 Data Manager Tab on Main Window ................................................................... 3-4
Figure 3.5 Edit Apparatus Option on Edit Menu ................................................................... 3-5
Figure 3.6 Test Equipment Editor.......................................................................................... 3-5
Figure 3.7 Transformer Tab of Transformer Editor Window ............................................... 3-6
Figure 3.8 New Serial Number Listing .................................................................................. 3-6
Figure 3.9 Test Templates Tab of Transformer Editor Window............................................ 3-7
Figure 3.10 Template Editor Window...................................................................................... 3-7
Figure 3.11 Apparatus Selection Window................................................................................ 3-8
Figure 3.12 Location of Start Test Button................................................................................ 3-8
Figure 3.13 Test Details Window............................................................................................. 3-9
Figure 3.14 Cable Connections for Shorted-lead Test ............................................................. 3-9
Figure 3.15 Shorted-lead Test in Progress ............................................................................. 3-10
Figure 3.16 Correct Shorted-lead Response........................................................................... 3-11
Figure 3.17 Open-Circuit Lead Response.............................................................................. 3-11
Figure 3.18 De-energized and Disconnected Transformer.................................................... 3-12
Figure 3.19 Grounded Transformer........................................................................................ 3-12
Figure 3.20 Removed Isophase or GIS Link.......................................................................... 3-13
Figure 3.21 Added Temporary Static-Discharge Grounds..................................................... 3-13
Figure 3.22 Connected SFRA Leads...................................................................................... 3-13
Figure 3.23 Removed Temporary Static-Discharge Grounds................................................ 3-14
Figure 3.24 Edit Apparatus Option on Edit Menu ................................................................. 3-15
Figure 3.25 Test Equipment Editor........................................................................................ 3-16
Figure 3.26 Transformer Tab of Transformer Editor Window ............................................. 3-16
Figure 3.27 Test Templates Tab of Transformer Editor Window.......................................... 3-17
Figure 3.28 Template Editor Window.................................................................................... 3-17
Figure 3.29 Apparatus Selection Window.............................................................................. 3-18
Figure 3.30 Location of Select Test Button............................................................................ 3-19

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Figure 3.31 Test Selection Window ....................................................................................... 3-19
Figure 3.32 Location of Start Test Button.............................................................................. 3-20
Figure 3.33 Test Details Window........................................................................................... 3-20
Figure 3.34 Nonstandard Test Warning ................................................................................. 3-21
Figure 3.35 Test Details Dialog Box with Advanced Test Protocol ...................................... 3-21
Figure 3.36 Alert 952.............................................................................................................. 3-22
Figure 3.37 Error 953 ............................................................................................................. 3-23
Figure 3.38 Test in Progress................................................................................................... 3-24
Figure 3.39 Typical Open-Circuit Trace ................................................................................ 3-25
Figure 3.40 Responses for One Phase of a Transformer HV Delta Trace.............................. 3-26
Figure 3.41 HV Delta Winding Traces................................................................................... 3-26
Figure 3.42 HV Wye Winding Trace ..................................................................................... 3-27
Figure 3.43 Short-Circuit Test Trace...................................................................................... 3-28
Figure 3.44 Short Circuit Trace – Detail................................................................................ 3-28
Figure 3.45 Repeat Results for One Phase ............................................................................. 3-29
Figure 3.46 Shorted Turn on One Winding............................................................................ 3-30
Figure 3.47 Start Menu........................................................................................................... 3-30
Figure 3.48 Command Window Displaying IP Address........................................................ 3-31
Figure 4.1 Template Editor..................................................................................................... 4-2
Figure 4.2 Test Setting Editor................................................................................................. 4-3
Figure 5.1 Test Equipment Editor .......................................................................................... 5-2
Figure 5.2 Entering a New Location ...................................................................................... 5-2
Figure 5.3 Entering a New Serial Number ............................................................................. 5-3
Figure 5.4 Entering a New Organization................................................................................ 5-4
Figure 5.5 Transformer Tab of Transformer Editor Window ................................................ 5-5
Figure 5.6 Edit Serial Number Dialog Box............................................................................ 5-6
Figure 5.7 LTC/DETC Tab of Transformer Editor Window ................................................. 5-8
Figure 5.8 Sweep Frequency Response Analyzer Settings Dialog Box................................. 5-9
Figure 5.9 Browse for Folder Dialog Box.............................................................................. 5-9
Figure 5.10 Files Converted Dialog Box................................................................................ 5-11
Figure 5.11 Simplified XML Transformer Settings File........................................................ 5-13
Figure 5.12 Transformer Settings File — User A .................................................................. 5-14
Figure 5.13 Transformer Settings File — User B .................................................................. 5-15
Figure 5.14 TransformerNameplate Section of User B’s Settings File.................................. 5-16
Figure 5.15 Report Designer Window.................................................................................... 5-17
Figure A.1 Welcome Window of Setup Wizard .................................................................... A-2
Figure A.2 Select Installation Folder Window....................................................................... A-2
Figure A.3 Confirm Installation Window .............................................................................. A-3