doble TDR9000 User manual

TDR9000™ Circuit Breaker Test System
User’s Guide
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Contents
Preface .......................................................................................................... xix
1. Getting Started ..........................................................................................1-1
Site Preparation.................................................................................................................... 1-1
Step 1: Circuit Breaker Preparation ................................................................................. 1-1
Step 2: TDR9000™Connections ..................................................................................... 1-6
Step 3: Circuit Breaker Connections.............................................................................. 1-11
Step 4: Laptop and TDR9000™Test Plan Configuration................................................1-15
Running the Test ................................................................................................................1-19
Step 1: Removing Safety Grounds.................................................................................1-19
Step 2A: Running the Self-Diagnostic Test (Optional)....................................................1-19
Step 2B: Running the Continuity Test (Recommended) ................................................. 1-20
Step 3: Performing the Pretest Checklist........................................................................1-21
Step 4: Running the Test ...............................................................................................1-21
Step 5: Saving Test Results ............................................................................................ 1-22
2. Introducing the TDR9000™Circuit Breaker Test System ..........................2-1
TRX™and TRXField™Software ............................................................................................2-4
Modules............................................................................................................................... 2-5
OCB/Motion................................................................................................................... 2-6
EHV................................................................................................................................ 2-7
Event ..............................................................................................................................2-7
System............................................................................................................................ 2-8
TDR9000™Physical Front Panel Configurations Supported................................................ 2-11

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Tests Supported.................................................................................................................. 2-12
Trip (O) ........................................................................................................................2-13
Close (C) ...................................................................................................................... 2-14
Reclose (O-C)............................................................................................................... 2-15
Trip Free (C-O)............................................................................................................. 2-16
O-C-O.......................................................................................................................... 2-17
Continuity .................................................................................................................... 2-18
Capacitance ................................................................................................................. 2-18
Slow Close ................................................................................................................... 2-18
Self-Diagnostics............................................................................................................ 2-19
First Trip/Close Tests..................................................................................................... 2-19
3. TDR9000™Front Panels ........................................................................... 3-1
Physical and Virtual Front Panel Characteristics ........................................................... 3-1
Basic Virtual Front Panel Functionality................................................................................. 3-5
Tab Navigation............................................................................................................... 3-5
Configuration Levels....................................................................................................... 3-7
Connector Indications .................................................................................................... 3-9
TDR9000™Physical and Virtual Front Panel Numbering ............................................. 3-12
OCB/Motion ......................................................................................................................3-17
EHV................................................................................................................................... 3-19
Event.................................................................................................................................. 3-21
System ............................................................................................................................... 3-22
Trip/Close Module........................................................................................................ 3-23
Triggers ........................................................................................................................3-26
4. Setup and Operation ................................................................................. 4-1
First Trip/Close Tests ..................................................................................................... 4-1
Safety Considerations: First Trip/Close Tests ......................................................................... 4-2
First Trip/Close Virtual Front Panel Configuration................................................................. 4-2
Configuring Analog/Auxiliary Channels for First Trip/Close Tests ......................................... 4-4
Connecting the TDR9000™............................................................................................ 4-4
Connecting the Circuit Breaker....................................................................................... 4-6
Safety ............................................................................................................................ 4-7
Instrument Precautions......................................................................................................... 4-7

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Testing Personnel Required .................................................................................................. 4-7
Personnel Safety ............................................................................................................. 4-8
Safety Practices – General Rules...........................................................................................4-9
Grounding...................................................................................................................... 4-9
Site Preparation ...........................................................................................................4-10
Circuit Breaker Preparation ................................................................................................ 4-10
Rotary/Linear Transducer Installation..................................................................................4-11
Dead Tank Circuit Breaker............................................................................................ 4-11
Live Tank Circuit Breaker.............................................................................................. 4-14
Linear Transducer and Rotary Attachments...................................................................4-16
Configuring the TDR9000™................................................................................................4-25
Configuring the TDR9000™: General Procedure...........................................................4-25
Connecting to the Laptop, Printer and Powering Up .....................................................4-27
Connecting the TDR9000™Physical Front Panel..........................................................4-30
Configuring Test Plans ..................................................................................................4-39
Running Tests ..............................................................................................................4-69
Removing Safety Grounds ..................................................................................................4-69
Using the Pretest Checklist ................................................................................................. 4-70
Running the Continuity Test ...............................................................................................4-71
Running Tests..................................................................................................................... 4-75
Running a First Trip/Close Test: Special Considerations ................................................4-75
Working with Test Results ............................................................................................4-81
Saving Test Results/Test Plans .......................................................................................4-95
Printing Test Results.................................................................................................... 4-100
Disconnecting After the Test.......................................................................................4-100
Appendix A. TRXField™Software and Circuit Breaker Testing Theory ......... A-1
Basic Circuit Breaker Interruption Principles.........................................................................A-1
Interruption in Air...........................................................................................................A-2
Interruption in Oil ..........................................................................................................A-8
Interruption in Vacuum...................................................................................................A-9
Interruption in SF6........................................................................................................A-11
Live Tank vs. Dead Tank...............................................................................................A-15
Transient Recovery Voltage ..........................................................................................A-16
Gang Operation vs. Independent Pole Operation .........................................................A-19
Circuit Switchers and High-Current Generator Breakers with Isolating Contacts ...........A-20

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Understanding Contact Measurement ................................................................................A-22
Contact Penetration, Insertion, and Wipe .....................................................................A-27
TDR9000™TRXField™Software and Test Plan Dynamics..................................................A-28
TRX™/TRXField™and the Circuit Breaker Test Plan...................................................... A-28
Test Plan Items .............................................................................................................A-33
Interpreting Test Results .....................................................................................................A-97
Trip Test Tabulation .....................................................................................................A-98
Close Test Tabulation.................................................................................................A-110
Trip-Free Test Tabulation............................................................................................A-120
Reclose Test Tabulation..............................................................................................A-124
O-C-O Test Parameters ..............................................................................................A-128
Appendix B. Troubleshooting and Parts Replacement ...................................B-1
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... B-1
Self-Diagnostics Test ...................................................................................................... B-1
Troubleshooting Flow Chart ......................................................................................... B-10
Application and Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ............................................ B-13
TDR9000™Top View................................................................................................... B-15
LED Indicators.............................................................................................................. B-16
Replacement Procedures.................................................................................................... B-19
Internal Circuit Boards.................................................................................................. B-19
Physical Front Panel Modules....................................................................................... B-22
Power Supply Fuses...................................................................................................... B-24
Power Supply............................................................................................................... B-26
Trip/Close Fuses ........................................................................................................... B-28
Cable Verification and Replacement ............................................................................ B-30
Customer Service ......................................................................................................... B-32
Appendix C. Software Field Upgrades ...........................................................C-1
Updating Software ...............................................................................................................C-1
Updating TDR9000™Firmware ...........................................................................................C-5
Power Failure During Firmware Load.............................................................................C-5

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Loading the Printer Driver ....................................................................................................C-6
Windows 95/98™...........................................................................................................C-6
Windows NT™.............................................................................................................C-12
Printer Settings..............................................................................................................C-18
Appendix D. Concepts of Operation ............................................................ D-1
Channel Types .................................................................................................................... D-1
Main Contact Timing..................................................................................................... D-1
Pre-Insertion Resistor Timing ......................................................................................... D-2
Pre-Insertion Resistor Ohmic Value ............................................................................... D-2
Motion Channels ........................................................................................................... D-2
Auxiliary Contact Channels ........................................................................................... D-2
Analog Channels ........................................................................................................... D-3
Capacitance Channels ................................................................................................... D-3
Circuit Breaker Control........................................................................................................ D-3
System Operation................................................................................................................D-4
System Startup and Pre-Test Configuration..................................................................... D-4
Test Execution ............................................................................................................... D-4
Data Transfer................................................................................................................. D-4
Results Processing.......................................................................................................... D-5
Self-Test .............................................................................................................................. D-5
Appendix E. Maintenance .............................................................................. E-1
TDR9000™Rules for Safe Operation.................................................................................... E-1
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ E-2
Cleaning......................................................................................................................... E-2
Changing Printer Paper................................................................................................... E-2
Appendix F. Glossary ..................................................................................... F-1
Appendix G. Error Messages ......................................................................... G-1
Test Plan and Hardware Conflict Errors ............................................................................... G-1
Run Test Conflicts ............................................................................................................... G-3
Continue Test Conflicts ....................................................................................................... G-5

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Test Exceptions ....................................................................................................................G-5
Test Exceptions Procedure..............................................................................................G-7
Test Parameter Conflicts.......................................................................................................G-8
Appendix H. TDR9000™Circuit Breaker Test System Specifications ........... H-1
OCB/Motion ........................................................................................................................H-1
EHV Module ........................................................................................................................H-3
Event Module.......................................................................................................................H-4
System Module ....................................................................................................................H-5
Physical Specifications.........................................................................................................H-7
Environmental Specifications ...............................................................................................H-8
Appendix I. Application Notes ....................................................................... I-1
AN2: TR3190™Digital, Linear/Rotary Motion Transducer .................................................... I-1
Specifications..................................................................................................................I-5
AN3: TR3190™Mechanical Interfaces and Other Transducers ............................................. I-9
Adapters and Transducers ............................................................................................. I-10
Universal Adapter ......................................................................................................... I-20
AN4: TDR9000™Contact and Resistor Measurement Dynamics......................................... I-23
AN6: Velocity Measurements.............................................................................................. I-25
AN7: Monitoring Closing Coil Current with the
TDR9000™Current Shunt in the Close Circuit .................................................................... I-27
AN8: Simultaneous Energization of Two Sets of Trip Coils
in a Single Circuit Breaker................................................................................................... I-28
AN9: Use of the Auxiliary Wet/Dry Contact Monitor .......................................................... I-29
AN10: Contact Sensing and Test Lead Connections ............................................................ I-29
AN11: Sampling Rates ........................................................................................................ I-30
AN13: Safety Grounds, Close Connected Transformers,
and the Use of the TDR9000™OCB/Dead Tank Contact Monitors ..................................... I-31
Index

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Figures
Figure 1.1 Step 1: Circuit Breaker Control Cabinet Preparation...................................... 1-4
Figure 1.2 Step 2: Physical Front Panel for EHV Test ..................................................... 1-7
Figure 1.3 Step 2: Physical Front Panel for OCB/Motion Test......................................... 1-7
Figure 1.4 Step 2: Physical Front Panel for Trigger In Test.............................................. 1-8
Figure 1.5 Step 2: Physical Front Panel for Auxiliary Input Trigger Test.......................... 1-8
Figure 1.6 Step 3: Dead Tank Test Setup ..................................................................... 1-12
Figure 1.7 Step 3: Live Tank Test Setup ....................................................................... 1-12
Figure 1.8 Installation with Circuit Breaker Contact Monitor Cabling .......................... 1-13
Figure 1.9 Step 3: Rotary Motion (Transducer with Rotary Adapter)............................. 1-14
Figure 1.10 Step 3: Linear Motion (Transducer with Rod) .............................................. 1-14
Figure 1.11 Step 4: TDR9000™and PC Wiring.............................................................. 1-16
Figure 1.12 Step 4: TRXField™Test Plan (Partial)........................................................... 1-17
Figure 1.13 Step 4: Virtual Front Panel .......................................................................... 1-18
Figure 1.14 Breaker with Safety Grounds Removed ....................................................... 1-19
Figure 1.15 Continuity Test ........................................................................................... 1-20
Figure 1.16 Continuity Test Results................................................................................ 1-21
Figure 1.17 Run Test ..................................................................................................... 1-21
Figure 1.18 Saving Test Results...................................................................................... 1-22
Figure 2.1 TDR9000™Circuit Breaker Test System........................................................ 2-1
Figure 2.2 TDR9000™System Topology........................................................................ 2-3
Figure 2.3 TDR9000™System Information Flow Diagram ............................................. 2-4
Figure 2.4 OCB/Motion Module Configurations ............................................................ 2-6
Figure 2.5 EHV Module Configuration........................................................................... 2-7
Figure 2.6 Event Module Configurations........................................................................ 2-8
Figure 2.7 System Module Configurations ..................................................................... 2-9
Figure 2.8 Trip Command Pulse .................................................................................. 2-13
Figure 2.9 Close Command Pulse................................................................................ 2-14
Figure 2.10 Reclose Command Pulse ............................................................................ 2-15
Figure 2.11 Trip Free Command Pulse........................................................................... 2-16
Figure 2.12 O-C-O Command Pulse.............................................................................. 2-17
Figure 3.1 TDR9000™Physical Front Panel Connections .............................................. 3-2
Figure 3.2 TDR9000™Virtual Front Panel ..................................................................... 3-4
Figure 3.3 Navigating Tabs I.......................................................................................... 3-5
Figure 3.4 Navigating Tabs II......................................................................................... 3-5

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Figure 3.5 Module Level Configuration ......................................................................... 3-7
Figure 3.6 Connector Level Configuration..................................................................... 3-8
Figure 3.7 Sample Connector........................................................................................ 3-9
Figure 3.8 Transmit/Receive Indicators........................................................................ 3-11
Figure 3.9 TDR9000™Front Panel Locations .............................................................. 3-12
Figure 3.10 TDR9000™Backplane Slots - Top View ..................................................... 3-13
Figure 3.11 Virtual Front Panel EHV Module Numbering.............................................. 3-14
Figure 3.12 Virtual Front Panel Event Module Numbering ............................................ 3-15
Figure 3.13 Example Module Mapping ......................................................................... 3-16
Figure 3.14 OCB/Motion Module Mapping................................................................... 3-18
Figure 3.15 EHV Module Mapping................................................................................ 3-20
Figure 3.16 Trip/Close Module Application................................................................... 3-24
Figure 3.17 System Module Mapping - Trip/Close......................................................... 3-25
Figure 4.1 Rotary/Linear Transducer............................................................................ 4-11
Figure 4.2 Cable Interconnection Diagram – Dead Tank............................................. 4-13
Figure 4.3 Cable Interconnection Diagram – Live Tank............................................... 4-15
Figure 4.4 TR3190™(TR3160LR™) Transducer Components....................................... 4-16
Figure 4.5 Chuck Holder Plate Configuration.............................................................. 4-17
Figure 4.6 Chuck Holder Plate Mounting to Tighten Rotary Chuck ............................. 4-18
Figure 4.7 Chuck Holder Plate mounted in ROTARY position..................................... 4-19
Figure 4.8 Chuck Holder Plate Mounted in LINEAR Position....................................... 4-21
Figure 4.9 TR3160™Transducer Components............................................................. 4-22
Figure 4.10 Rotary Adapter ........................................................................................... 4-23
Figure 4.11 Rotary Adapter Mounted on Transducer ..................................................... 4-24
Figure 4.12 Printer Cable Installation ............................................................................ 4-28
Figure 4.13 TDR9000™Physical Front Panel Connections............................................ 4-30
Figure 4.14 Probe Zero Indicator .................................................................................. 4-35
Figure 4.15 TRXField™Test Plan Choice Window ........................................................ 4-40
Figure 4.16 Open.......................................................................................................... 4-41
Figure 4.17 Power-Up Diagnostics................................................................................ 4-42
Figure 4.18 Channel Activation Check.......................................................................... 4-42
Figure 4.19 TRXField™Library Test Plan....................................................................... 4-43
Figure 4.20 Example Virtual Front Panel ....................................................................... 4-44
Figure 4.21 OCB Contacts ............................................................................................ 4-45
Figure 4.22 Motion Channels – Collective .................................................................... 4-46
Figure 4.23 Motion Connector – Individual................................................................... 4-48
Figure 4.24 EHV – Collective ........................................................................................ 4-49
Figure 4.25 EHV Connector – Individual....................................................................... 4-51

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Figure 4.26 Analog Channels – Collective..................................................................... 4-51
Figure 4.27 Analog Channel Connector – Individual ..................................................... 4-52
Figure 4.28 Auxiliary Channels – Collective.................................................................. 4-53
Figure 4.29 Auxiliary Contact Connector – Individual ................................................... 4-53
Figure 4.30 Com Port .................................................................................................... 4-54
Figure 4.31 Trip/Close with Trip/Close Current Option.................................................. 4-55
Figure 4.32 T/C Current Selection.................................................................................. 4-55
Figure 4.33 Test Selection Picklist ................................................................................. 4-56
Figure 4.34 Run Test and Parameters Buttons ................................................................ 4-57
Figure 4.35 Virtual Front Panel Trigger Connectors ....................................................... 4-58
Figure 4.36 Test Parameters Error .................................................................................. 4-59
Figure 4.37 Trip Parameters........................................................................................... 4-59
Figure 4.38 Trigger Input Tab ........................................................................................ 4-64
Figure 4.39 Trigger Indicator ......................................................................................... 4-66
Figure 4.40 Trigger In Activated .................................................................................... 4-66
Figure 4.41 Trigger Output Tab ..................................................................................... 4-67
Figure 4.42 Trigger Output Tab: Trigger In set to Aux Contact ....................................... 4-67
Figure 4.43 Continuity Test Selection ............................................................................ 4-71
Figure 4.44 Run Continuity Test .................................................................................... 4-72
Figure 4.45 Test Abort Message – Switch Release.......................................................... 4-73
Figure 4.46 Test Abort Message – Switch Not Operated ................................................ 4-73
Figure 4.47 Continuity Test Execution ........................................................................... 4-74
Figure 4.48 Continuity Test Results................................................................................ 4-74
Figure 4.49 Enable Safety Switch................................................................................... 4-76
Figure 4.50 Enter Breaker Information ........................................................................... 4-76
Figure 4.51 Loading Test ............................................................................................... 4-77
Figure 4.52 Capacitance Testing Error ........................................................................... 4-78
Figure 4.53 Data Collection Status ................................................................................ 4-79
Figure 4.54 Test Abort Message – Switch Release.......................................................... 4-79
Figure 4.55 Test Abort Message – Switch Not Operated ................................................ 4-80
Figure 4.56 Graphics Tab with Results .......................................................................... 4-80
Figure 4.57 Navigation Tabs After a Test ....................................................................... 4-81
Figure 4.58 Graphical Display of Test Results................................................................ 4-82
Figure 4.59 Tabulation Tab (Partial View)...................................................................... 4-83
Figure 4.60 Properties Window ..................................................................................... 4-84
Figure 4.61 Signal Information Window ........................................................................ 4-84
Figure 4.62 Overlay Graphics File Selection.................................................................. 4-87
Figure 4.63 Test Results with an Overlay....................................................................... 4-88

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Figure 4.64 Signal Viewing Properties........................................................................... 4-92
Figure 4.65 Signal Viewing Properties Advanced Window............................................ 4-94
Figure 4.66 Save TDR9000™Test Result....................................................................... 4-95
Figure 4.67 Specify File Type Window.......................................................................... 4-96
Figure 4.68 Save File..................................................................................................... 4-97
Figure 4.69 Saving a Test Plan ...................................................................................... 4-97
Figure 4.70 Specify File Type Window.......................................................................... 4-98
Figure 4.71 Save File..................................................................................................... 4-98
Figure 4.72 Final Save Warning I .................................................................................. 4-99
Figure 4.73 Final Save Warning II ................................................................................. 4-99
Figure A.1 Arc Principles............................................................................................... A-1
Figure A.2 Air-Magnetic Breaker Operation................................................................... A-3
Figure A.3 Air-Magnetic Breaker Operation (Continued) ............................................... A-4
Figure A.4 Air-Blast Circuit Breaker Operation .............................................................. A-5
Figure A.5 Air-Blast Circuit Breakers Operation (Continued).......................................... A-6
Figure A.6 Air Blast Circuit Breaker – General Operation
(Courtesy of GEC Alsthom T&D Inc.) A-7
Figure A.7 Circuit Breaker Interruption in Oil ................................................................ A-8
Figure A.8 Size Comparison Westinghouse 10-cm-Diameter
Vacuum Interrupter/Arc Chute of a Westinghouse Air Circuit Breaker A-9
Figure A.9 Vacuum Interrupter Schematic ................................................................... A-10
Figure A.10 60 Hz Dielectric Strength of SF6 vs. N2 ..................................................... A-11
Figure A.11 Double-Pressure SF6 Circuit Breaker Operation ......................................... A-12
Figure A.12 Self-Extinguishing SF6 Circuit Breaker Operation ....................................... A-13
Figure A.13 Puffer Type SF6 Circuit Breaker Operation ................................................. A-14
Figure A.14 Dead-Tank Circuit Breaker Schematic ........................................................ A-15
Figure A.15 Live-Tank Circuit Breaker Schematic .......................................................... A-15
Figure A.16 Transient Recovery Voltage Scheme........................................................... A-16
Figure A.17 Transient Recovery Voltage: Insertion Resistor Operation........................... A-17
Figure A.18 Transient Recovery Voltage: Shunt Resistor Operation ............................... A-18
Figure A.19 Transient Recovery Voltage: Open-Gap Grading Capacitor Operation ....... A-18
Figure A.20 Circuit Switcher Operations ....................................................................... A-20
Figure A.21 Circuit Breaker with Isolating Contacts ....................................................... A-21
Figure A.22 Contact Monitoring .................................................................................... A-22
Figure A.23 Voltage Comparator Output ....................................................................... A-23
Figure A.24 Effect of Contact Assembly Status on Output Voltage ................................. A-23
Figure A.25 Capacitance-to-Ground for a Circuit Breaker.............................................. A-24
Figure A.26 Capacitance-to-Ground: Contact #2 Closed, Contact #1 Open ................. A-25

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Figure A.27 Capacitance-to-Ground: Contact #2 Closed, Contact #1 Open (Simplified) A-25
Figure A.28 Contact Penetration Value Preparation ....................................................... A-27
Figure A.29 Contact Penetration Measurement .............................................................. A-27
Figure A.30 Contact Penetration Measurement Endpoints.............................................. A-28
Figure A.31 TRXField™Menu Bar.................................................................................. A-29
Figure A.32 TRX™Options ............................................................................................ A-31
Figure A.33 Right-Click Menu: Test Plan........................................................................ A-32
Figure A.34 Right-Click Menu: Test Result..................................................................... A-32
Figure A.35 Nameplate Parameters................................................................................ A-33
Figure A.36 Command Parameters................................................................................. A-34
Figure A.37 Close Parameters ........................................................................................ A-38
Figure A.38 Close Time ................................................................................................. A-38
Figure A.39 Set Magnitude of Close Current .................................................................. A-39
Figure A.40 Close Timing from Close Current Measurement .......................................... A-40
Figure A.41 Set Magnitude of Analog Measurement....................................................... A-40
Figure A.42 Close Timing from Current Measurement.................................................... A-41
Figure A.43 Close Timing from Voltage Measurement ................................................... A-42
Figure A.44 Set Contact Channel ................................................................................... A-42
Figure A.45 Transition of Contact .................................................................................. A-43
Figure A.46 Trip Free Standing....................................................................................... A-43
Figure A.47 Trip-Free Standing Operation...................................................................... A-44
Figure A.48 Trip-Free Delay........................................................................................... A-44
Figure A.49 Trip-Free Delay Operation.......................................................................... A-44
Figure A.50 Trip-Free Contact 1 Make ........................................................................... A-45
Figure A.51 Trip-Free Contact 1 Make Operation .......................................................... A-45
Figure A.52 Reclose Standing ........................................................................................ A-46
Figure A.53 Reclose Standing Operation........................................................................ A-46
Figure A.54 Reclose Delay............................................................................................. A-46
Figure A.55 Reclose Delay Operation............................................................................ A-47
Figure A.56 O-C-O Standing.......................................................................................... A-47
Figure A.57 O-C-O Delay Operation............................................................................. A-48
Figure A.58 Reclose Trip Delay ..................................................................................... A-48
Figure A.59 Reclose Trip Delay Operation..................................................................... A-49
Figure A.60 O-C-O Contact 1 Make .............................................................................. A-49
Figure A.61 O-C-O Contact 1 Make Operation.............................................................. A-50
Figure A.62 O-C-O Setup Error...................................................................................... A-50
Figure A.63 AUX Contact Trigger Parameters................................................................. A-51
Figure A.64 TDR9000™System Trigger In Parameters ................................................... A-52

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Figure A.65 Trigger Output Parameters.......................................................................... A-53
Figure A.66 Motion Channel Parameters ....................................................................... A-56
Figure A.67 Linear Motion Measured in English or Metric ............................................. A-57
Figure A.68 Rotary Motion Measured in Degrees .......................................................... A-57
Figure A.69 Transfer Function ....................................................................................... A-58
Figure A.70 Transfer Function Resolution ...................................................................... A-59
Figure A.71 Rotary-To-Linear Transfer Function ............................................................ A-59
Figure A.72 Transducer Wheel ...................................................................................... A-60
Figure A.73 Rotary-To-Linear Transfer Function ............................................................ A-61
Figure A.74 Dead Tank/OCB – Parameters .................................................................... A-62
Figure A.75 Breaker Performance Report Header .......................................................... A-63
Figure A.76 Live Tank/EHV – Parameters....................................................................... A-64
Figure A.77 Breaker Performance Report Header .......................................................... A-65
Figure A.78 Capacitance Channel Activation ................................................................ A-66
Figure A.79 Auxiliary Contact Channel – Parameters and Specifications ....................... A-67
Figure A.80 Analog Channel – Parameters and Specifications ....................................... A-67
Figure A.81 Current Monitoring Trip Operation............................................................. A-69
Figure A.82 Main Contact Timing: – Open Parameters and Specifications..................... A-70
Figure A.83 Main Contact Timing – Open Breaker ........................................................ A-71
Figure A.84 Main Contact Timing – Close Breaker ........................................................ A-72
Figure A.85 Main Contact Timing – Reclose.................................................................. A-73
Figure A.86 Trip-Free Dwell Time ................................................................................. A-74
Figure A.87 Reclose Dead Time .................................................................................... A-74
Figure A.88 Resistor Contact Timing – Parameters and Specifications............................ A-75
Figure A.89 Opening Time – Resistor Switch................................................................. A-75
Figure A.90 Resistor Switch – Opening.......................................................................... A-76
Figure A.91 Closing Time – Resistor Switches................................................................ A-77
Figure A.92 Resistor Switch – Closed............................................................................. A-78
Figure A.93 Resistor Tabulation Qualifier Operation – Open Test ................................. A-80
Figure A.94 Resistor Tabulation Qualifier Operation – Close Test.................................. A-81
Figure A.95 Travel – Parameters and Specifications....................................................... A-82
Figure A.96 Contact Wipe Measurement ....................................................................... A-83
Figure A.97 Total Travel and Contact Wipe Operation .................................................. A-84
Figure A.98 Overtravel/Rebound Open ......................................................................... A-85
Figure A.99 Overtravel/Rebound Closed ....................................................................... A-85
Figure A.100 Average Velocity – Parameters and Specifications ...................................... A-86
Figure A.101 Contact Open Distance – Distance............................................................. A-87
Figure A.102 Contact Open Distance – Time .................................................................. A-87

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Figure A.103 Contact Open Time – Time......................................................................... A-88
Figure A.104 Contact Open – Time Oil Circuit Breaker ................................................... A-88
Figure A.105 Contact Open – Time EHV Breaker............................................................. A-89
Figure A.106 Contact Open – Distance Oil Circuit Breaker ............................................. A-90
Figure A.107 Contact Open – Distance EHV Circuit Breaker ........................................... A-90
Figure A.108 Contact Open Velocity Open Zone 2 ......................................................... A-91
Figure A.109 Contact Close Distance – Distance ............................................................. A-92
Figure A.110 Contact Closed Distance – Time ................................................................. A-92
Figure A.111 Contact Closed Time – Time....................................................................... A-93
Figure A.112 Contact Closed Time – Contact Close Circuit Breaker................................. A-93
Figure A.113 Contact Closed Time – Contact Close EHV Circuit Breaker......................... A-94
Figure A.114 Contact Closed Time – Contact Close Oil Circuit Breaker........................... A-95
Figure A.115 Contact Closed Time – Contact Close EHV Circuit Breaker......................... A-96
Figure A.116 Zone 2 Closed ............................................................................................ A-97
Figure A.117 Live Tank Breaker Report Header ............................................................... A-98
Figure A.118 Mechanical Motion Channels 1-3 Trip Operation Section (Continued) ....... A-99
Figure A.119 Mechanical Motion Channels 1-3 Trip Operation Section ........................ A-100
Figure A.120 Motion Characteristics for Main Contacts ................................................. A-101
Figure A.121 Motion Characteristics for Main Contacts (Continued) .............................. A-101
Figure A.122 Main Contact Travel: Closed to Part.......................................................... A-102
Figure A.123 Main Contact Average Velocity ................................................................ A-103
Figure A.124 Resistor Switches Opening Time............................................................... A-104
Figure A.125 Resistor Switches Opening Time (Continued)............................................ A-105
Figure A.126 Resistor Switch Travel: Closed to Part ....................................................... A-106
Figure A.127 Resistor Switch Average Velocity.............................................................. A-107
Figure A.128 Voltage and Current Monitoring ............................................................... A-108
Figure A.129 Dead Tank Breaker Trip Tabular Report.................................................... A-109
Figure A.130 Dead Tank Breaker Trip Tabular Report (Continued)................................. A-110
Figure A.131 Dead Tank Breaker Close Tabular Report ................................................. A-111
Figure A.132 Delta (Difference) in Main Contacts Travel Time ...................................... A-112
Figure A.133 Delta (Difference) in Main Contacts Travel Time (Continued) ................... A-113
Figure A.134 Main Contacts Time: Fully Open to First Make ......................................... A-114
Figure A.135 Average Velocity for Main Contacts Close ................................................ A-115
Figure A.136 Delta Time for Resistor Switches in a Module ........................................... A-116
Figure A.137 Delta Time for Resistor Switches in a Module (Continued)........................ A-117
Figure A.138 Delta Time for Resistor Switches in a Module ........................................... A-118
Figure A.139 Resistor Switches Time: Fully Open to First Make..................................... A-118
Figure A.140 Average Velocity for Resistor Switches...................................................... A-119

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Figure A.141 Dead Tank Breaker Trip Free Tabular Test Report Header ........................ A-120
Figure A.142 Trip-Free Test Operation for a Phase (Live Tank Breaker).......................... A-121
Figure A.143 Trip-Free Test Operation Within a Breaker (Live Tank Breaker) ................ A-121
Figure A.144 Dwell Times within a Circuit Breaker ....................................................... A-122
Figure A.145 Trip-Free Test Mechanical Motion – Average Velocities ........................... A-123
Figure A.146 Dead Tank Breaker Reclose Test Report – Header .................................... A-124
Figure A.147 Reclose Dead Time within a Phase........................................................... A-124
Figure A.148 Reclose Operation within a Circuit Breaker.............................................. A-125
Figure A.149 Reclose Contact Timing Parameters And Specifications............................ A-126
Figure A.150 Average Velocity Characteristics for a Reclose Test .................................. A-127
Figure A.151 Breaker Test Report for an O-C-O Test ..................................................... A-128
Figure B.1 Self-Diag Test ............................................................................................... B-3
Figure B.2 Safety Switch Operation............................................................................... B-4
Figure B.3 Test Abort Message ...................................................................................... B-4
Figure B.4 Global Self Test ............................................................................................ B-5
Figure B.5 Local Self Test .............................................................................................. B-6
Figure B.6 Local Self Test Executing .............................................................................. B-7
Figure B.7 Self-Test Failure............................................................................................ B-7
Figure B.8 TDR9000™Self Test Results ......................................................................... B-8
Figure B.9 Troubleshooting Flow Chart I ..................................................................... B-11
Figure B.10 Troubleshooting Flow Chart II .................................................................... B-12
Figure B.11 Top View of TDR9000™with Top Removed
(OCB/Motion Module Installed) B-15
Figure B.12 Top View of TDR9000™with Top Removed (Event 1 Module Installed)..... B-16
Figure B.13 D8 and D14 LEDs ...................................................................................... B-17
Figure B.14 DC Power Supply LED ............................................................................... B-18
Figure B.15 Screws that Hold Top Rubber Feet ............................................................. B-20
Figure B.16 DC Power Supply LED ............................................................................... B-24
Figure B.17 Power Supply Assembly Fuses.................................................................... B-25
Figure B.18 Power Supply Circuit Board Connectors..................................................... B-27
Figure B.19 Trip/Close Fuses ......................................................................................... B-28
Figure C.1 Run .............................................................................................................. C-1
Figure C.2 Browse ......................................................................................................... C-2
Figure C.3 Run with Directory Path............................................................................... C-2
Figure C.4 Choose Destination Location........................................................................ C-3
Figure C.5 TRXField™Choice........................................................................................ C-3
Figure C.6 Select Program Folder .................................................................................. C-4
Figure C.7 Printers......................................................................................................... C-6

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Figure C.8 Add Printer Wizard....................................................................................... C-7
Figure C.9 Add Printer Wizard II.................................................................................... C-8
Figure C.10 Add Printer Wizard III................................................................................... C-9
Figure C.11 Install From Disk........................................................................................... C-9
Figure C.12 Open.......................................................................................................... C-10
Figure C.13 Add Printer Wizard IV ................................................................................ C-10
Figure C.14 Add Printer Wizard V ................................................................................. C-11
Figure C.15 Add Printer Wizard VI ................................................................................ C-11
Figure C.16 Version Conflict.......................................................................................... C-12
Figure C.17 Printers ....................................................................................................... C-13
Figure C.18 Add Printer Wizard..................................................................................... C-13
Figure C.19 Add Printer Wizard II.................................................................................. C-14
Figure C.20 Add Printer Wizard III................................................................................. C-14
Figure C.21 Install From Disk......................................................................................... C-15
Figure C.22 Locate File.................................................................................................. C-15
Figure C.23 Add Printer Wizard IV ................................................................................ C-16
Figure C.24 Add Printer Wizard V ................................................................................. C-16
Figure C.25 Add Printer Wizard VI ................................................................................ C-17
Figure C.26 Windows NT™........................................................................................... C-17
Figure C.27 Version Conflict.......................................................................................... C-18
Figure C.28 Printers Window......................................................................................... C-18
Figure C.29 Pentax®PocketJet II™Properties................................................................. C-19
Figure C.30 Pentax®PocketJet II™Properties – Graphics ............................................... C-19
Figure C.31 Pentax®PocketJet II™Properties - Advanced .............................................. C-20
Figure E.1 Printer Paper Installation............................................................................... E-3
Figure I.1 TR3190™Linear Motion with Rotary Chuck Attached ................................... I-7
Figure I.2 TR3170™Linear Transducer .......................................................................... I-8
Figure I.3 Westinghouse SFA SF6 Gas Circuit Breaker ................................................. I-10
Figure I.4 ABB PA, ELF, and PM (345 kV and above) SF6 Gas Circuit Breakers............ I-10
Figure I.5 ABB PA, ELF, and PM (345 kV and above) SF6 Gas Circuit Breakers............ I-11
Figure I.6 ABB HPL SF6 Gas Circuit Breaker – Insulator Column ................................. I-12
Figure I.7 ABB HPL SF6 Gas Circuit Breaker – Chain Sprocket .................................... I-13
Figure I.8 HVB SF6 Gas Circuit Breakers with Ganged Operating Mechanisms ........... I-13
Figure I.9 HVB SF6 Gas Circuit Breakers with
Independent Pole Operating Mechanisms (IPO) I-14
Figure I.10 General Electric Metalclad Air Magnetic Circuit Breakers
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Figure I.11 General Electric Metalclad Air Magnetic Circuit Breakers
(2000 A and above) I-15
Figure I.12 General Electric Metalclad VBI Vacuum Circuit Breaker ............................. I-16
Figure I.13 GEC Alsthom HGF Series SF6 Gas Circuit Breakers ..................................... I-16
Figure I.14 Mitsubishi Electric Power Products 100 SFMT SF6 Gas Circuit Breakers...... I-17
Figure I.15 Mitsubishi Electric Power Products SFMT SF6 Gas Circuit Breakers ............. I-17
Figure I.16 General Purpose Adapter ............................................................................ I-18
Figure I.17 General Purpose Spacer .............................................................................. I-19
Figure I.18 Various Transducer Clamps......................................................................... I-19
Figure I.19 Flexible Coupler/Jam Nut ............................................................................ I-20
Figure I.20 Universal Adapter: Finished Installation ...................................................... I-21
Figure I.21 Contact and Resistor Measurement.............................................................. I-23
Figure I.22 Contact and Resistor Time Diagram ............................................................ I-24
Figure I.23 Jumper Placement ....................................................................................... I-27