Haefely 2830 User manual

2830/2831
Precision Liquid and Solid
Dielectric Analyzer
User Manual
4843477-M | Version 3.0

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Revision History
Version
Date
Author
Remarks
2.0
2013-12
MB
2nd release
3.0
2021-07
SM
3rd release

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WARNING: Before taking the equipment into operation, be sure to read and
understand fully the operating manual and instructions.
HAEFELY has a policy of continuing improvement on all their products. The design of this
equipment will be subject to review and modification over its life. There may be small
discrepancies between the manual and the operation of the equipment, particularly where
software has been upgraded in the field.
Although all efforts are made to ensure that there are no errors in the manuals, HAEFELY accepts
no responsibility for damage or loss that may result from errors within this manual. We retain the
right to modify the functionality, specification or operation of the equipment without prior notice.
©All rights reserved. No section of this manual may be reproduced in any form, mechanical or
electronic without the prior written permission of HAEFELY.
2021, HAEFELY AG, a member of the PFIFFNER group

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Contents
1Introduction 1
1.1 General ................................................................................................................1
1.2 Scope of Supply...................................................................................................1
1.3 Accessories and Options.....................................................................................2
1.4 Hardware .............................................................................................................2
1.5 Software...............................................................................................................2
2Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations 3
3Safety 4
3.1 General ................................................................................................................4
3.1.1 Five basic safety regulations ...................................................................5
3.1.2 Ground Connections................................................................................6
3.1.3 Test Area .................................................................................................6
3.1.4 Mains Connection....................................................................................6
3.1.5 Cleaning and Maintenance......................................................................6
3.1.6 Health Notes............................................................................................7
3.2 Training and Education........................................................................................7
4Technical Data 8
4.1 Specifications.......................................................................................................8
5Theory 10
5.1 Dissipation Factor tanδ ......................................................................................10
5.2 Parallel and Series Equivalent Circuits..............................................................11
5.3 The difference between Power Factor and Dissipation Factor..........................12
5.4 Relative Permittivity ...........................................................................................12
5.5 DC Resistivity.....................................................................................................15
5.6 Test Instruments................................................................................................17
5.7 Evaluation of Test Results.................................................................................18
5.8 Other Test Methods...........................................................................................19
6Device Functions 20
6.1 System Overview...............................................................................................20
6.1.1 C & tan δ ................................................................................................20
6.1.2 DC Resistivity.........................................................................................21
6.1.3 Vcommon point and Guarding...............................................................22
6.2 Standard test circuits .........................................................................................22

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7Device Operations 24
7.1 Touch Screen .................................................................................................... 24
7.2 Front Panel 2830............................................................................................... 25
7.3 Rear Panel 2830................................................................................................ 25
7.4 Front Panel 2831............................................................................................... 27
7.5 Rear Panel 2831................................................................................................ 28
8Assembling and Installation Guide 29
8.1 Mounting of 2830 and 2831............................................................................... 29
8.2 Inter-wiring of 2830 and 2831............................................................................ 29
9Software 30
9.1 General.............................................................................................................. 30
9.1.1 Start-up.................................................................................................. 30
9.1.2 Basic Window structure......................................................................... 32
9.1.3 Heater & Cell Status.............................................................................. 33
9.1.4 Basic Buttons......................................................................................... 37
9.1.5 Title Bar ................................................................................................. 39
9.1.6 Alarm Messages.................................................................................... 40
9.1.7 Error Messages ..................................................................................... 42
9.1.8 Informative Messages ........................................................................... 43
9.2 File Manager...................................................................................................... 44
9.2.1 File Selector Dialog ............................................................................... 45
9.2.2 Report.................................................................................................... 47
9.3 Setup ................................................................................................................. 48
9.3.1 DUT Info ................................................................................................ 49
9.3.2 Settings.................................................................................................. 51
9.3.3 Heating cell(s)........................................................................................ 53
9.3.4 Options .................................................................................................. 54
9.3.5 Auxiliary................................................................................................. 57
9.3.6 About Screen......................................................................................... 57
9.4 C tan δ ............................................................................................................... 58
9.4.1 Signal Analysis ...................................................................................... 63
9.5 DC Resistivity .................................................................................................... 66
9.5.1 Test cell shorting ................................................................................... 70
9.6 Sequence........................................................................................................... 72
9.6.1 Run a Sequence.................................................................................... 72
9.6.2 Run two sequences simultaneously...................................................... 77
9.6.3 Program a sequence............................................................................. 78

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9.6.4 Sequence commands............................................................................82
10 Accessories 98
10.1 Accessories and Options...................................................................................98
11 Care and Maintenance 99
11.1 Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................99
11.2 Cleaning the Instrument.....................................................................................99
11.3 Instrument Calibration........................................................................................99
11.4 Changing Fuses...............................................................................................100
12 Instrument Storage 101
12.1 Instrument storage...........................................................................................101
13 Packing and Transport 102
13.1 Packing and Transport.....................................................................................102
14 Recycling 103
14.1 Recycling .........................................................................................................103
15 Troubleshooting 104
15.1 Windows Recovery..........................................................................................104
15.2 Software Updates 2830 ...................................................................................105
15.3 FAQ..................................................................................................................105
15.4 Error Assistance...............................................................................................106
15.4.1 ComError ...........................................................................................106
16 Service, Maintenance and Contact Information 107
16.1 Warranty Information .......................................................................................107
16.1.1 Guarantee period...............................................................................107
16.1.2 Liability for defects in material, design and workmanship .................107
16.2 Maintenance ....................................................................................................108
16.2.1 Cleaning the Instrument.....................................................................108
16.3 Spare Parts......................................................................................................108
16.4 Repair (RMA)...................................................................................................108
16.5 Calibration........................................................................................................109
16.6 Support ............................................................................................................110
16.7 Addresses / Webpage .....................................................................................111
16.7.1 Europe Office.....................................................................................111
16.7.2 China Office.......................................................................................111
16.7.3 Webpage............................................................................................111
16.7.4 Remote Support.................................................................................112

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17 Conformity 113
18 Notes 114

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Introduction

Introduction
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1Introduction
1.1 General
The Precision Oil and Solid Dielectric Analysing System is designed for measurement of liquid
and solid insulating materials with a very low dielectric losses (Dissipation Factor and Power
Factor) of high voltage insulating material (e.g. Transformer Oil).
The instrument works on the principle of a combined bridge-vector-meter and is capable of
analysing capacitive and dissipation factor (tan ) as well as DC-Resistivity with outstanding
accuracy and stability.
The Graphical User Interface of the instrument is highly intuitive, focussed on convenience with
built-in useful programs (e.g. pre-programmed procedures according the standards) and uses a
large colour touch screen as the input device. The operator can choose between manual or
automatic modes. While the manual mode provides quick measurements, the automatic test
mode supports complete automated test sequences according the standards.
1.2 Scope of Supply
The following items are supplied:
Qty
Description
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Precision Oil and Solid Analyzer 2830/2831
1
Inter-Wiring cable set
2
Mains cable 10A and 16A (country specific)
1
Operating instruction
1
Test certificate
Test cables corresponding to order
On receipt of the unit check that all items have been delivered. In the event
of missing or damaged parts please contact your local sales representative
stating the serial number, the type of the equipment and the sales order
number.

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1.3 Accessories and Options
Optional (for details see product data sheet on www.haefely.com)
For details on optional accessories (Oil Test Cell 2903 and Solid Test Cell 2914) and test cable
sets see product brochure and/or contact the Tettex Sales.
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Description
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Liquid test cell- 2903
1
Solid test cell- 2914
Note: If you use existing oil test cells 2903 or solid test cells 2914 with the 2830/2831 you need
a new measuring cable set.
On receipt of the unit check that all items have been delivered. In the event
of missing or damaged parts please contact your local sales representative
stating the serial number, the type of the equipment and the sales order
number.
1.4 Hardware
This high precision measuring instrument (double vector meter) is fully automatically balanced by
the built-in PC and the measurement values are calculated and displayed. Thirteen parameters
can be measured respectively calculated. The instrument, as a vector meter bridge including the
heating regulation, DC and AC power supply, DC resistance measurement.
1.5 Software
Advanced software functionalities such as pre-programmed test sequences according standards
and graphical visualization of measured data, etc. make this instrument a powerful tool for
analysis of high voltage insulating material. The clear structured user interface makes the settings
and the sequence programming fast and easy.