ISA STS 4000 User manual

S PECIFICATIONS
DOCUMENT No. SIE10175, Rev. 14, «Date»
STS + TD 5000 FAMILY
for the test of CT, VT and PT
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS 1
1 GENERAL 7
2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS 17
3 CHARACTERISTICS 19
3.1 F OREWORD ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
3.2 M IN GENER TOR ................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.2.1 High AC current ........................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2.2 High DC current ........................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2.3 Low AC current ............................................................................................................................................ 21
3.2.4 Low DC current ............................................................................................................................................ 21
3.2.5 High AC voltage ........................................................................................................................................... 22
3.2.6 Low AC voltage ............................................................................................................................................ 23
3.2.7 High power output to the external odules ............................................................................................... 24
3.2.8 Output frequency ........................................................................................................................................ 24
3.2.9 Other features of ain outputs ................................................................................................................... 24
3.3 O UTPUTS ME SUREMENT ......................................................................................................................................... 25
3.4 E XTERN L INPUTS ME SUREMENT .............................................................................................................................. 25
3.5 T IMER ................................................................................................................................................................... 26
3.6 P H SE NGLE ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
3.7 O THER ME SUREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................... 27
3.8 D ISPL Y ................................................................................................................................................................. 29
3.9 T EST CONTROL ........................................................................................................................................................ 29
3.10 M ENU SELECTIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 30
3.11 S T ND RD CONNECTION C BLES (L ONG C BLES CODE PII16175 ND EXTR LONG C BLES CODE PII57175) ........................ 47
3.12 O THER CH R CTERISTICS ....................................................................................................................................... 48
4 OPTIONS 49
4.1 T R NSIT C SES ( CODE PII17175, PII 19175, PII51175) .............................................................................................. 49
4.2 P DS LICENCE ( CODE PII10176P, PII10176F, PII10176T) ......................................................................................... 50
4.3 R EMOTE S FETY S WITCH ( CODE PII42175) ................................................................................................................. 51
4.4 W RNING S TROBE L IGHT ( CODE PII43175) ................................................................................................................. 51
4.5 STCS UTOM TIC CONNECTION WINDINGS MODULE ( CODE PII12175) ............................................................................. 52
4.6 STCS POWER GENER TOR B OOSTER 20 DC ( CODE PII32175) ..................................................................................... 53
4.7 STDE RESIDU L M GNETIZ TION REMOV L MODULE ( CODE PII27175) ............................................................................ 54
4.8 STS S URGE RRESTER ( CODE PII46175)................................................................................................................... 55
4.9 BUX 3000, BUX 2000 CURRENT BOOSTER ( CODES PII50175, PII56175)....................................................................... 55
4.10 C URRENT C L MP ( CODE PII16102) ........................................................................................................................ 57
4.11 PLCK P OL RITY C HECKER ( CODE PII41175) ............................................................................................................ 58
4.12 STLG CURRENT INJECTION POWER TR NSFORMER FOR GROUND TESTS ( CODE PII70175) .................................................. 58
4.13 P OWER F CTOR CORRECTION MODULE ( CODE PII85175) ........................................................................................... 59
4.14 STLG L RGE ST TION ( CODE PII88175) .................................................................................................................. 60
4.15 STSG S FETY GROUNDING MODULE ( CODE PII71175) ............................................................................................... 62
4.15.1 Cylindrical studs ....................................................................................................................................... 63
4.15.2 Surge arrester for STSG (code PII77175) .................................................................................................. 63
4.16 G ROUND G RID T EST CCESSORIES K IT ( CODE PII76175) ............................................................................................ 64
4.17 C URRENT C L MP M ETER ( CODE PII79175) ............................................................................................................. 65
4.18 F OLD BLE T ROLLEY ( CODE PII18175) ..................................................................................................................... 66
4.19 TD 5000 MODULE FOR THE T N ( Δ ) LOSS NGLE F CTOR ME SURE ( CODE PII11175) ...................................................... 66
4.20 C P-C L REFERENCE C P CITOR ( CODE PII40175) .................................................................................................. 72
4.21 STOIL CELL FOR THE INSUL TING OIL CHECK ( CODE PII13175) ..................................................................................... 73
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4.22 D IGIT L T HERMO H YGROMETER ( CODE PII44175) .................................................................................................... 73
4.23 RCTD RE CTOR FOR MOTORS ND GENER TORS ME SURES (C ODE PII47175) ............................................................... 74
5 PROTECTIONS 76
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1G ENERAL
The portable, high accuracy test sets of the STS family allow performing all tests foreseen by international Standards on
CTs, measurement VTs, Power Transformers, and to measure the Tan(δ), dissipation factor and capacitance of any
device. With the option STLG + STSG it is also possible to execute the Earth resistance and Step and Touch voltage
measurements.
The following table lists the models of the STS Family:
Model Description
STS 5000 It is the most performing test set of the STS family of devices. It allows executing all
listed tests
STS 4000
It is the same as STS 5000, unless the high C and DC current generators. High C
current tests can be performed using the BUX 3000 option; micro-Ohm metering is
not available
STS 3000 light It allows performing Tan(δ) tests with the option TD 5000
Table 1 - STS Fa ily odels
The following table summarizes the differences among the models:
Model High current, AC
& DC High voltage Low Ac-DC outputs
Optional Tan(δ)
tests
TD 5000
Optional High AC
current
BUX 3000
STS 5000 X X X X X
STS 4000 X X X X
STS 3000
light X
Table 2 - Differences a ong the STS Fa ily odels
Keyboard, dedicated keys, control knob and display can control all test sets of the family locally. Test results and settings
can be saved in a PC by the software suite TDMS, which comes with the device. The optional P DS program allows also
controlling the device from the PC.
The following table lists the tests performable by the Current Transformers:
No Test STS 5000 STS 4000 STS 3000 light
1 Ratio Polarity and Burden X
+BUX
+Manual Measure
+BUX
+Manual Measure
2 Burden Secondary Side X X
3 Excitation Curve X X
4 Winding or Burden Resistance X X
5 Voltage Withstand X X
6 Polarity Check X
7 Ratio Polarity Voltage Mode X X
8 Rogowski (Ratio) X
+BUX
+Manual Measure
+BUX
+Manual Measure
9 Low Power (Ratio) X
+BUX
+Manual Measure
+BUX
+Manual Measure
10 Tangent δ TD 5000 TD 5000 TD 5000
11 Ratio IEC61850-9-2LE X
Table 3 - Current Transfor er tests
BUX is the BUX 3000, BUX 2000 option, for high current injection tests. The Ratio test for Not-Conventional transformer
with the option IEC61850-9-2LE is available only in remote control mode, using the P DS software.
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The following table lists the tests performable by the Voltage Transformers:
No Test STS 5000 STS 4000 STS 3000 light
1 Ratio X X
2 Ratio Electronics X X
3 Burden X X
4 Voltage Withstand X X
5 Polarity Check X
6 Tangent δ TD 5000 TD 5000 TD 5000
7 Ratio IEC61850-9-2LE X X
Table 4 - Voltage Transfor ers tests
The Ratio test for Not-Conventional transformer with the option IEC61850-9-2LE is available only in remote control
mode, using the P DS software.
The following table lists the tests performable by the Power Transformers:
No Test STS 5000 STS 4000 STS 3000 light
1 Ratio X X
2 Winding Resistance X X
3 Winding Resistance – uto X X
4 Voltage Withstand X X
5 Short-Circuit Impedance X X
6 No-Load Current X X
7 Tangent δ TD 5000 TD 5000 TD 5000
8 Demagnetizer X X
Table 5 – Power Transfor ers tests
The following table lists the tests performable by the Circuit Breakers:
No Test STS 5000 STS 4000 STS 3000 light
1 Resistance - μΩ X
2 Tangent δ TD 5000 TD 5000 TD 5000
Table 6 - Circuit Breakers tests
The following table lists the tests performable by the Resistances:
No Test STS 5000 STS 4000 STS 3000 light
1 Resistance - μΩ X
2 Earth Resistance X X
3 Soil Resistivity X X
4 Step and Touch X X
5 Line Impedance X X
Table 7 – Resistances tests
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The test Ratio IEC61850-9-2LE can be executed only in remote mode, using the P DS software.
Tests are performed in accordance with the following standards:
•IEC EN 60044-1
•IEC EN 60044-2
•IEC EN 60044-5
•IEC EN 60044-7
•IEC EN 60044-8
•IEC EN 61869-x
•IEC EN 60076-1
•NSI/IEEE C57.13.1
Earth resistance and step and touch tests are performed according to the following standards:
•IEC EN 20522:2011
•IEEE 80:2000
•IEEE 81:1983
•DIN VDE 0101
•CENELEC HD 63761
STS Family has the facility to test not conventional CT, VT, Merging Unit (MU), by the IEC 61850-9-2 (SV) protocol.
STS Family generates current or voltage and injects these quantities into primary side of the CT or VT under test.
STS Family then reads the data from the network using its Ethernet port (Sample Values) in order to perform a variety
of different tests, as CT ratio and polarity up to 800 or up to 2000 (with BUX 2000) or 3000 (with BUX 3000). It is
also possible to check the VT ratio and polarity, up to 2 kV. Test of MU.
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The following table lists the optional modules enhance the STS features:
Item Option Code Description
1 Transit Cases
PII17175
PII19175
PII51175
They allow transporting the device
2 P DS license
PII10176P
PII10176T
PII10176F
PC Remote control of the test set
3 Remote Safety Switch PII42175
When the Remote Safety Switch is connected and enabled, it avoids any
current or voltage generation from pressing ST RT/STOP button on the STS
only
4 Warning Strobe Light PII43175 It alerts when the test is performed
5 STCS PII12175
The Circuit Switch option performs the automatic measurement of the
following parameters: PT transformer ratio, PT winding resistance, OLTC
dynamic winding resistance
6 STCS Booster 20 DC PII32175
The Circuit Switch option performs the automatic measurement of the
following parameters: PT winding resistance up to 20 DC, OLTC dynamic
winding resistance up to 20 DC
7 STDE PII27175 It allows neutralizing the residual magnetization of the power transformer core
after the winding resistance test
8 STS PII46175 The option limits voltage surges generated on the 10 V input
9 BUX 3000
BUX 2000
PII50175
PII56175 This option performs high current tests, with currents up to 3,000 or 2,000
10 Current Clamp PII16102 The current clamp avoids opening the secondary current circuit when
performing the primary test of CT burden
11 PLCK PII41175 Sawtooth signal detector for CT/VT polarity test
12 STLG PII70175 It is a high power transformer for the current injection for the Line Impedance
and Step and Touch tests
13 Power factor correction
module PII85175 It is a module to increase the current in the grounding and step and touch tests
14 STLG large stations PII88175 It is a high power transformer for current injection into transmission lines for
large stations
15 STSG PII71175 This option is used for the test of overhead lines parameters
16 Ground Grid test
accessories kit PII76175 The kit includes some accessories to perform the Soil Resistivity test, the Earth Resistance test and the Step and Touch test
17 Current Clamp Meter PII79175 This option is used to check the induced current in the transmission line
18 Foldable Trolley PII17175 The trolley eases the transport of STS + TD 5000
19 TD 5000 PII11175 It performs the measurement of the Tan(δ), capacitance and Power factor of
any device, at the frequency of the mains or in a wide frequency range
20 C P-C L
(for TD 5000) PII40175 Purpose of the reference capacitor is to check the actual calibration of TD for the measures of the capacitance and Tan(δ)
21 STOIL
(for TD 5000) PII13175 The oil cell is for Tan(δ) measurement of PT oil
22
Digital thermo
hygrometer
(for TD 5000)
PII44175 The option allows measuring ambient temperature and humidity, and to input
them into the test settings, if it is necessary
23 RCTD
(for TD 5000) PII47175 Compensation Inductor for high current Tan(δ) test on motors and generators
Table 8 - Optional odules
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The basic STS function is to generate current and voltages, as requested by the type of test to be performed; only one
test at a time. The test is selected on the LCD screen by means of the multi-function knob. Test results are kept in local
memory or in a USB card, and can be transferred to a PC later, along with settings.
The capacitance and Tan(δ) measurements with TD 5000 can be performed on CTs, VTs, CBs, PTs and bushings.
STS 5000 contains a generator, with the following six outputs:
•High C current
•Low C current
•High DC current
•Low DC current
•High C voltage
•Low C voltage
In addition, there is a high power C voltage output, not isolated from the mains, which supplies the external options
(TD 5000, BUX 2000, BUX 3000, STLG, STCS Booster 20 DC).
In local control mode, the selected output is adjustable and metered on the large, graphic LCD display. With the control
knob and the LCD display it is possible to enter the MENU mode, which allows setting many functions: this makes STS a
very powerful testing device, with manual and automatic testing capabilities, and with the possibility to transfer test
results to a PC via USB, ETHERNET or Pen Drive.
In the PC control mode, the P DS program allows performing the same tests as in the local mode, with the same control
windows. It allows also downloading, displaying and analyzing test results obtained in local mode.
P DS operates with all WINDOWS versions.
The ease of operation has been the first goal of STS: this is why the LCD is graphic, and so large. With it, the dialogue in
menu mode is made easy. Besides, all STS outputs relevant to the selected test are continuously measured, and output
values are displayed, with no extra effort to the operator.
STS feature four measurement inputs:
•DC voltage, up to 10 V DC
•C or DC voltage
•High range, up to 300 V
•Low range, up to 3 V
•C or DC current, up to 10
ll inputs, unless the 3 V and 300 V voltage measurements, are isolated among them, and allow measuring CT or VT
outputs or any other source.
In all STS models, it is available a digital input, which accepts an input, which can be voltage free, or with a voltage up
to 300 V. It allows measuring the time response of a protection relay. It is also possible to test the M.V. CB’s timing: the
time is stopped when the injected current is opened by the CB.
The instrument is housed in a transportable aluminum box, which is provided with removable cover and handles for
ease of transportation. n optional trolley is also available.
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The following image exhibits the STS 5000 as an example of the model of the family, with the protection cover lifted:
Figure 1 - STS 5000
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The following image exhibits the front panel:
Figure 2 - Test set front panel
The following table lists all the elements of the front panel:
ITEM Component
1 Cover
2 Pushbuttons
Help. Pressing it, the screen displays the information
related to the test performed
Open file. It allows to access the list of saved test results
(the list can be located in the internal memory or on the
USB key)
Save file. It allows saving the test result. Pressing it, it is
possible to access the list of saved test results (the list can
be located in the internal memory or on the USB key)
Increment and decrement buttons. To input a value, select
the field, and then:
•Edit the desired value, via the keypad
•Increment or decrement the value, pressing the above
pushbuttons
•Rotate the knob clockwise (increment) or anti-
clockwise (decrement)
•Press the keyboard up key to increment, and the
keyboard down key to decrement
The amount of the increment or decrement is: ten units, for
the plus and minus keys; one unit, for the knob, and one
tenth, for the up-down arrows
3 Display
4 Power-on light: it is ON when the test set is operating
5 Power ON and OFF push-button
6 Mains lights: they turn on very shortly as the test set is connected to the mains
7 MENU control knob, with switch
8 Test ST RT and STOP push-button
Table 9 - Frontal panel co ponents (1/2)
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ITEM Component
9 16-keys alpha-numeric keyboard
10 Emergency push-button with lock-in
11 C voltage and current output, up to 6 – 70 V or 3 - 140 V, fuse protected. Fuse rating: FF 6.3
250 V. The LED turns ON when it is active
12 DC current output, up to 6 , fuse protected. Fuse rating: T 6.3 250 V. The LED turns ON when it is
active
13
C voltage input connector, up to 3 V. The LED turns ON when it is active
TTENTION: The connector to this input can be removed only acting on the connector
body. Do not pull the cable
14 ctive output lights. The LED turns ON when the corresponding output is active
15 C or DC voltage input sockets, up to 300 V. The LED turns ON when it is active
16 DC voltage input sockets, up to 10 V. The LED turns ON when it is active
17 C or DC current input sockets, up to 10 , fuse protected. Fuse rating: FF 10 250 V. The LED turns
ON when it is active
18 Digital input sockets, for voltage clean contact or with voltage up to 300 V. The LED turns ON when the
input is closed or with voltage
19 Enable key, for HV tests
20 Function
keys
•The twelve buttons to the right behave as a portable phone
•ENTER confirms what is edited
•DEL
oIf the field is numeric, it deletes the first digit to the left. It is
not possible to select the digit to delete: as the wheel is
touched, the digit changes
oIf the field is alphabetic, it is possible to use the knob to
reach for the letter to be deleted: the deleted letter is the
one to the left with respect to the cursor. If the cursor is
completely to the left, DEL deletes the letter to the right
•s explained above the arrows, when the context is numeric,
increment or decrement the value; in a selection page, they
allow to move around
Table 10 – Frontal panel co ponents (2/2)
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The following iamge exhibits the side panel on the left:
Figure 3 – Left panel co ponents
The following table lists the elements of the left panel:
ITEM Component
28
larm output connector, for the light strobe with buzzer option PII43175
29
Remote start input connector, for the remote push-button option PII42175
30
USB connection only for IS diagnostic
31
Flash disk connector for the local test results saving or for moving the local test results from the local memory
32
ETHERNET connection to the PC. It incorporates two lights which turn on when the test set is connected
33
Communication Connector to the external devices (TD 5000, STCS, STDE)
Table 11 – Left panel co ponents
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The following image exhibits the side panel on the right:
Figure 4 - Right panel co ponents
The following table lists the elements of the right panel:
ITEM Component
21 Ground connection socket
22 Resettable power supply automatic fuses, rated 16 240 V
23 Power supply plug
24 Power supply connection to external optional modules (TD5000, BUX3000, STCS Booster 20 DC)
25
High voltage output connectors, rated 2 kV C
TTENTION: The connectors to this input can be removed only acting on the
connector body. Do not pull the cable
26 High C current output connectors, rated 800
27 High DC current output connectors, rated 400
34 F6 fuse
Table 12 – Right panel co ponents
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2A PPLICABLE STANDARDS
The test set conforms to the EEC directives regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage instruments.
The following table lists the standards related to the EMC Directive, 2004/108/EC:
Standard Title Requirement
EN 61326
Electrical equipment for measurement, control
and laboratory use. EMC requirements. General
requirements
IEC EN 61000-3-2:
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
-
Part 3
-
2:
Limits - Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current ≤ 16 per phase)
Harmonic content of power supply
cceptable limits: basic
IEC 61000-3-2
Electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC)
-
Part 3
-
3:
Limits - Limitation of voltage changes, voltage
fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage
supply systems, for equipment with rated current
≤16 per phase and not subject to conditional
connection
Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker
cceptable limits: basic
CISPR 16-1 Specification for radio disturbance and immunity
measurement apparatus and methods
cceptable limits for conducted emission:
•0.15÷0.5 MHz: 79 dB pk; 66 dB avg
•0.5÷5 MHz: 73 dB pk; 60 dB avg
•5÷30 MHz: 73 dB pk; 60 dB avg
cceptable limits for radiated emission:
•30÷230 MHz: 40 dB (30 m)
•230÷1000 MHz: 47 dB (30 m)
IEC EN 61000-4-2
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
-
Part 4
-
2:
Testing and measurement techniques -
Electrostatic discharge immunity test
Immunity tests for ESD
Test values: 8 kV in air; 4 kV in contact
IEC EN 61000-4-3
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
-
Part 4
-
3:
Testing and measurement techniques - Radiated,
radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity
test
Immunity tests for radio frequency interference
Test values (f= 900 ± 5 MHz): field 10 V/m,
modulated M 80%; 1 kHz
IEC EN 61000-4-4
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
-
Part 4
-
4:
Testing and measurement techniques - Electrical
fast transient/burst immunity test
Immunity tests for high speed transients (burst)
Test values: 2 kV peak; 5/50 ns
IEC EN 61000-4-5:
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
-
Part 4
-
3:
Testing and measurement techniques - Radiated,
radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity
test
Immunity tests for surge
Test values: 1 kV peak differential mode; 2 kV peak
common mode; 1.2/50 us
IEC EN 61000-4-6:
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
-
Part 4
-
6:
Testing and measurement techniques - Immunity
to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-
frequency fields
Immunity to low-voltage sinusoidal waveform
Test values: 0.15-80 MHz, 10 Vrms, 80% M 1 kHz
IEC EN 61000-4-8:
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
-
Part 4
-
8:
Testing and measurement techniques - Power
frequency magnetic field immunity test
Immunity tests for low frequency magnetic fields.
Test values: 30 rms/m
IEC EN 61000-4-11
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
-
Part 4
-
11:
Testing and measurement techniques - Voltage
dips, short interruptions and voltage variations
immunity tests
Immunity test for power supply drops. Test value: 1
cycle; 100% drop
Table 13 – Standards related to the EMC Directive (2/2)
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The following table lists the standards related to the LV Directive, 2006/95/EC:
Standard Title Requirement
IEC EN 61010-1
Safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use - Part 1: General
requirements
For a pollution degree 2: dielectric rigidity 1.4 kV C, 1
minute
The rigidity is 4600 V C 1 minute between the high voltage
output and the rest of inputs and outputs.
•Inputs/outputs protection: IP 2X, per IEC 60529, for all
but high voltage outputs; IP4X for high voltage
outputs
•Insulation resistance, at 500 V DC: > 10 MΩ
•Ground resistance, at 200 m DC: < 0.1 Ω
•Operating temperature: (-10÷55) °C;
storage: (-20÷70) °C
•Operating relative humidity: 5÷95%, without
condensing. Storage relative humidity: 0÷96%,
without condensing
•ltitude: less than 2,000 m
IEC 60068-2-6 Environmental testing - Part 2-6: Tests - Test
Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal) Vibration: 20 m/s
2
at 10÷150 Hz
IEC 60068-2-27 Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Tests -
Test Ea and guidance: Shock Shock: 15 g; 11 ms; half-sine
Table 14 - Standards related to the LV Directive
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3C HARACTERISTICS
3 1 Foreword
STS incorporates a generator with six outputs. When an output is generated, there is voltage also on all other outputs,
unless for the high C voltage.
The generator is made of an electronic type D switching amplifier, followed by a power transformer, which adapts the
suitable current or voltage output.
3 2 Main generator
The main generator has six outputs:
•High C current
•High DC current
•Low C current
•Low DC current
•High C voltage
•Low C voltage
Output adjustment is performed automatically, as a function of the selected test. The following specification applies to
the separate use of these outputs.
For all outputs, the following applies:
•Type of generator. Electronic type D switching amplifier, followed by a high power transformer, with a number
of secondary windings, fort the following outputs: high C current, high DC current, high C voltage. Loop
control of the selected output. The transformer includes also the outputs: Low C current, Low DC current,
Low C voltage, but they are not loop controlled
•Output adjustable from zero to the maximum value
•The specified output power is available at 25 °C maximum of external temperature, and with a power supply
error of 2% maximum. For higher temperatures, the maximum power decreases of 20 V /°C
•The specified output accuracy and THD applies at (25±2) °C, resistive load, and burden less than 20% of the
maximum, currents up to 50% of the maximum. With full temperature range, maximum current and maximum
burden, errors are twice as bigger
•The specified output characteristics may vary for frequencies below 50 Hz and above 60 Hz
•The generated frequency can be synchronized with the mains (with the Power Line Synchronizer option)
•The selected output is shown by a LED
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3 2 1 High AC current
The output is available only on the STS 5000.
The following table lists the output characteristics, at 50 to 60 Hz and supply of 230 V:
Current output
[A]
Output power
[VA]
Load time
[s]
800 4,800 25
600 3,780 200
400 2,560 500
300 1,940 900 (15 min)
200 1,300 > 2 h
Table 15 - High AC current: output characteristics (1/2)
TTENTION: The output range decreases below 50 Hz and above 60 Hz
The following table lists some more characteristics:
Connection Two high power sockets, with safety protections
Generation resolution 100 m
Measurement accuracy Typical < 0.1% of the reading < 0.1% of the 800 range
Guaranteed ±0.2% of the reading ±0.2% of the 800 range
Table 16 - High AC current: output characteristics (2/2)
3 2 2 High DC current
The output is available only on the STS 5000.
The following table lists the output characteristics:
Current output
[A]
Output power
[W]
Load time
[s]
400 2,600 140
300 1,950 180
200 1,300 > 2 h
100 630 >> 2 h
Table 17 - High DC current: output characteristics (1/2)
The following table lists some more characteristics:
Connection Two high power sockets, with safety protections
Generation resolution 100 m
Measurement accuracy Typical < 0.2% of the reading < 0.05% of the 400 range
Guaranteed ±0.4% of the reading ±0.1% of the 400 range
Table 18 - High DC current: output characteristics (2/2)
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3 2 3 Low AC current
The output is available on the STS 5000 and STS 4000.
Type of generator: not controlled low C current.
The output current can be manually adjusted using the front panel controls, and measured via the test set current
meter.
The following table lists the output characteristics:
Maximum output current 6 or 3
Maximum output voltage 70 V C or 140 V C
Maximum output power 360 V , for both ranges
Duration of the generation > 2 h (at 50 V for 70 V range)
Output protection Fuse type T6 ; electronic protection on the 3 range
Connection Two safety 4 mm banana sockets
Table 19 – Low AC current: output characteristics
3 2 4 Low DC current
The output is available on the STS 5000 and STS 4000.
Type of generator: not controlled low DC current.
The output current can be manually adjusted using the front panel controls, and measured via the test set current
meter.
The following table lists the output characteristics:
Maximum output current 6 DC
Maximum output voltage 65 V DC
Maximum output power 360 W
Duration of the generation > 2 h (at 50 V)
Output protection Fuse type T 6
Connection Two safety 4 mm banana sockets
Table 20 – Low DC current: output characteristics
TTENTION: During the high impedance burdens tests, the output sinks the energy stored
into the inductance
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3 2 5 High AC voltage
The output is available on the STS 5000 and STS 4000.
The high C voltage output is coming from the same transformer as high C or DC current, but an HV switch inside the
test set isolates it.
TTENTION: This switch is closed only when the operator selects a High voltage test, after
the enable key is turned on
Three voltage ranges are available:
•2,000 V
•1,000 V
•500 V
The following table lists the output characteristics for each range:
Voltage range
[V]
Output current
[A]
Output power
[VA]
Load time
[s]
2,000 1.25 2,500 60
2,000 1 2,000 130
2,000 0.5 1,000 > 2 h
Table 21 - High AC voltage: output characteristics (1/4)
Voltage range
[V]
Output current
[A]
Output power
[VA]
Load time
[s]
1,000 2.5 2,500 60
1,000 2 2,000 130
1,000 1 1,000 > 2 h
Table 22 - High AC voltage: output characteristics (2/4)
Voltage range
[V]
Output current
[A]
Output power
[VA]
Load time
[s]
500 5 2,500 60
500 4 2,000 130
500 2 1,000 > 2 h
Table 23 - High AC voltage: output characteristics (3/4)
TTENTION: The output range decreases below 50 Hz and above 60 Hz
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