Megger VLF Sinus 62 kV User manual

VLF Sinus 62 kV
Portable Test and Diagnosis System
Operating instructions
Issue:
Item number:
B (10/2023) - EN
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This document is copyright of Megger Germany GmbH.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a
commitment by Megger Germany GmbH. Megger Germany GmbH assumes no responsibility for any errors
that may appear in this document.
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Table of contents
1 Important notes 6
2 List of symbols and abbreviations 7
3 Safety instructions 8
4 Technical description 10
4.1 System description 10
4.2 Technical data 11
4.3 Scope of delivery and accessories 13
4.4 Display and operating elements 15
4.5 Connection elements 16
5 Commissioning 17
5.1 Electrical connection 17
5.1.1 Normal connection 18
5.1.2 Connection with automatic leakage current correction 19
5.1.3 Connection via separate cable drum 19
5.1.4 Connection in combination with a partial discharge measuring system 20
5.1.5 Connecting the external safety device (optional) 21
5.2 Switching on 21
6 Basic operation of the test system 22
6.1 Start screen and status bar 22
6.2 Basic rotary encoder controls 23
6.3 High-voltage control 25
7 Performing tests and diagnoses 27
7.1 Withstand voltage test 28
7.1.1 Preparing and starting the test 28
7.1.2 Procedure and conclusion of the test 32
7.2 Dissipation factor (TanDelta) measurement 35
7.2.1 Preparing and starting the TanDelta measurement 35
7.2.2 Procedure and conclusion of the TanDelta measurement 41
7.2.3 Analysing and evaluating the step test measurement results 44
7.3 Sheath test / Sheath fault location 46
7.3.1 Sheath testing 46
7.3.1.1 Preparing and starting the sheath test 46
7.3.1.2 Procedure and conclusion of the sheath test 48
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7.3.2 Sheath fault location 51
7.4 Partial discharge diagnostics (PD measuring system required) 55
8 Managing and processing measurement data 56
8.1 Managing and exporting measurement data 56
8.2 Archiving measurement data and creating a report 58
9 Adjusting the settings 59
9.1 Adjusting the software settings 59
9.2 Adjusting the measurement settings 60
9.3 Adjusting the extended settings 61
9.3.1 Activating the 'TanDelta measurement' option 62
9.3.2 Updating the firmware 62
9.3.3 Adjusting the tan delta settings 63
9.3.4 Managing tan delta evaluation standards 63
10 Switching off the test system and disconnecting it from the test object 65
11 Maintenance, storage and transport 66
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1 Important notes
Safety precautions
This manual contains basic information about commissioning and operating the device/system. Therefore,
it must be ensured that this manual is accessible to authorised and trained operating personnel at all times.
The operating personnel must read the manual carefully. The manufacturer will not accept liability for any
damage to persons or materials caused by a failure to observe the safety instructions contained in this
manual.
National standards and regulations must be observed.
Intended use
The safety of the supplied system is only guaranteed if it is used as intended. Improper use can result in
hazards for the operator, for the system, and for associated systems.
The limits specified in the technical data must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
Working with products from Megger
The generally valid electrical regulations of the country in which the device is installed and operated, as well
as the existing national regulations for accident prevention and any internal regulations (work, operating,
and safety regulations) of the operator must be observed.
After working on the system, it must be disconnected from the power supply and secured against being
switched on again, discharged, earthed, and short-circuited.
Original accessories are used for system safety and functional reliability. The use of other parts is not
permitted and leads to the loss of warranty.
Operating personnel
The system must only be commissioned and operated by authorised, qualified electricians. Under DIN VDE
0104 (EN 50191), DIN VDE 0105 (EN 50110) and accident prevention regulations, the term 'qualified
electrician' refers to persons who are able to identify hazards based on their knowledge, experience, and
knowledge of the relevant regulations.
Other persons must be kept away.
Declaration of Conformity (CE)
The product complies with the requirements of the following European directives:
nEMC Directive
nLow Voltage Directive
A digital copy of the CE Declaration of Conformity is available on request.
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2 List of symbols and abbreviations
Signal words and symbols used
The following signal words and symbols are used in this operating instructions and also on the product
itself:
Signal
word/symbol
Description
WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that may result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard that may result in moderate or minor injuries if not avoided.
NOTE Indicates a potential hazard that may result in property damage if not avoided.
Used to highlight warning and safety instructions in the operating instructions.
When present as a sticker on the product, it identifies sources of danger that require
the user to read the operating instructions to ensure safe handling.
Used to highlight warning and safety instructions that explicitly indicate danger of
electric shock.
Used to highlight important information and useful tips for operating the product.
Failure to observe may result in unusable measurement results.
Indicates further information in other operating instructions.
List of abbreviations
Abbreviation Meaning
PDS Partial discharge measuring system
TD TanDelta (dissipation factor)
TDSTEP TanDelta – step test
TDMWT TanDelta – monitored withstand test
PD Partial discharge
VLF Very low frequency (0.1Hz alternating voltage)
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3 Safety instructions
Lifting and carrying devices
The device may only be lifted and carried using the carry handles provided on the side. Other parts of the
device, such as the connection cables, are unable to withstand the forces that occur when the device is
lifted and could therefore break or tear off.
Behaviour in the event of faults during normal operation
The system must only be operated if it is in perfect technical condition. In the event of damage, irregularity,
or faults that cannot be rectified using the instructions in the operating manual, the system must be immedi-
ately shut down and marked accordingly. In this case, notify the relevant supervisor. Please contact the
Megger service immediately to rectify the fault. The system must not be put back into operation until the
fault has been rectified.
Five safety rules
These five safety rules must be consistently applied when working on the electrical connection between
the measuring system and the test specimen.
1. Disconnect from the power supply
2. Secure it against being switched back on
3. Test to ensure that it has been disconnected
4. Earth and short-circuit the system
5. Cover or cordon off adjacent live components
Fire fighting in the vicinity of electrical equipment
nCorrect extinguishing agent: Carbon dioxide (CO2).
nCarbon dioxide is electrically non-conductive and leaves no residue. It is safe to
use on live systems but the appropriate safety distances must be observed. A CO2
fire extinguisher should therefore always be available near the electrical system.
nImproper use of other extinguishing agents may damage the electrical system, for
which Megger cannot accept any liability Furthermore, if a powder extinguisher is
used near high-voltage equipment, there is a risk of voltage being transferred to the
person using the fire extinguisher (due to the powder mist).
nPlease always observe the hazard warnings on fire extinguishers.
nDIN VDE 0132 applies.
Persons with pacemakers/defibrillators
Persons with pacemakers/defibrillators may be at risk in the vicinity of the device as a
result of the physical processes in the high-voltage system.
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WARNING
Risk of electric shock
Special attention and safety-conscious conduct is required by measuring personnel
when handling high-voltage equipment and systems, especially during non-stationary
operation. Here, VDE regulation 0104 "Erection and operation of electrical test
equipment" or the corresponding EN 50191 as well as country-specific standards and
regulations must be strictly observed.
nThe high-voltage device/system generates a dangerous voltage of up to
62kVPEAK.
nThe high-voltage device/system must not be operated unsupervised.
nWhen operating the high-voltage device/system, a second person must be in sight
and within hearing range, who can then recognise any dangers and activate the
emergency stop switches.
nSafety devices must not be bypassed or disabled.
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4 Technical description
4.1 System description
Purpose
The test system enables the standard testing of medium-voltage cables and other equipment with a real 0.1
Hz sinusoidal test voltage of up to 62 kVpeak or 44 kVrms.
This type of cable test can be used to safely induce the breakdown of installation faults that endanger
operation and insulation faults (such as water-tree damage in PE/VPE cables or local damage in mass-
impregnated cables). Thanks to the integrated breakdown detection, this test process is performed without
any damage to the fault-free cable insulation.
Furthermore, the system is also suitable for tests with…
npositive and negative DC voltage of up to 62 kV,
ntrapezoidal AC voltage (square-wave voltage) of up to 62 kVpeak with load-dependent ramp speed,
In addition, the optional internal tan delta measurement offers the option to determine the dielectric loss
factor tanδ (tan delta) during a step test with sinusoidal test voltage, and thus a measure of the cable's
degree of ageing.
In combination with a suitable partial discharge measuring system and a notebook for controlling the
software, the test system can also be used for standard measurement of partial discharges (PD).
Features
The test system combines the following features and functions into one system:
nAC voltage test with two different voltage forms
nDC voltage test with positive and negative polarity
nComplete tan delta step test
nInformative dielectric strength diagnostics (VLF test with accompanying tan delta diagnostics)
nLeakage current measurement at DC and square-wave voltage
nSheath test and sheath fault pinpointing with negative DC voltage of up to 20 kV
nManual and automatic frequency adjustment
nBreakdown detection with automatic switch-off of the test voltage and discharge of the test object in
the event of excessive charging current
nSwitchable burning function for fault conversion after breakdown (max. one minute)
nAutomatic evaluation of tan delta measured values based on official and in-house standards
nConvenient measurement data export via USB (prepared for wireless data transfer) for reporting and
archiving in the reporting software MeggerBook Lite or MeggerBook
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4.2 Technical data
The test system is specified by the following technical parameters:
Parameter Value
Output voltage
Sinusoidal
DC
Rectangular
2 to 44 kVrms / 62 kVpeak
±2 to ±62kV
±2 to ±62kV
Max. output current source 23mArms (at rated voltage)
Leakage current measurement
Display range
Resolution
(square-wave and DC operation)
0 to 20mA
10μA
Test voltage frequency (for tests with
sinusoidal and square-wave voltage)
0.01Hz to 0.1Hz
Testable load capacity (see also graph below)
Sinusoidal voltage 1.0μF at 62kV/0.1Hz
Square-wave voltage 1.0μF at 62kV/0.1Hz
DC voltage 5μF at 62kV
Max. load capacity 10μF at reduced voltages and frequencies
TanDelta measurement (optional)
Measuring range 10-4 to 100
Accuracy (at a load capacity >20nF) 1 x 10-4
Resolution 1 x 10-5 or 1 x 10-6
Sheath test and sheath fault pinpointing
Voltage 0 to -20kV
Timing for sheath fault pinpointing (in
seconds)
0.5:1 / 1:2 / 1:3 / 1:4 / 1.5:0.5
Input voltage range 110V to 230V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption 1600 VA
Display Transflective 7" touchscreen with a resolution of 800 x 480
pixels
Memory 8 GB measurement data memory
Data interfaces USB 3.0
Weight 60kg
Dimensions (W x H x D) 670 x 640 x 510mm
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Parameter Value
Operating temperature -20°C to 55°C
Storage temperature -20°C to 70°C
Relative humidity 93% at 30°C (non-condensing)
Protection class (according to IEC 61140
[DIN VDE 0140-1])
I
IP rating (according to IEC 60529 [DIN
VDE 0470-1])
IP21
The following graph applies to tests with sinusoidal voltage and illustrates the dependence of the test
frequency on the capacity of the connected load and the set test voltage. If a test frequency cannot be
applied due to the capacity limits specified here, an automatic adjustment is made and the user is informed
about this condition.
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4.3 Scope of delivery and accessories
Scope of delivery
Check the scope of delivery immediately after receipt for completeness and externally visible damage.
Devices and accessories with visible damage must not be put into operation under any circumstances. If
something is missing or damaged, please contact your sales partner immediately.
Component Item number
Basic unit with HV connection cable (5 or 10 m) and cable
bag
1015090
(with 5 m cable)
1015091
(with 10 m cable)
Earth cable, 5 or 10m
Power cord Varies by region
Pliers set for connection to the test object and earth rail 2016176 (standard version)
2016300 (US version)
USB stick with reporting software MeggerBook Lite 2015942
Operating instructions 88099
Optional accessories
The following optional accessories can be ordered from your sales partner:
Accessory Description Item number
"Tan delta measurement"
option
Licence to activate the optional 'tan delta
measurement' function ("Activating the
'TanDelta measurement' option" on
page62)
138316309
External safety device with HV
control
External box with signal lamps, high-
voltage control, emergency stop switch
and key switch
108300322
External safety device without
HV control
External box with signal lamps,
emergency stop switch and key switch
2010001
MeggerBook full version Windows software for analysing, logging
and archiving measurement data
2015875
Transport box with rollers For maximum convenience and safety
while transporting the test system
90041725
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Accessory Description Item number
PD PA-MC-UNI PD-free connection adapter Single:
1013564 (460 mm)
1013563 (310 mm)
As set for 3-phase
connection; including fork
adapter and other
accessories:
1013586 (460 mm)
1013587 (310 mm)
VLF CS-BB Adapter set for 3-phase cable testing;
suitable for connection to busbars
128311801
Longer HV connection cable on
cable drum
Cable drum including HV connection
cable (25 or 50 m), connection panel and
required connection accessories
1013436 (25m)
1013552 (50m)
PDS 62-SIN partial discharge
coupler
PD coupler for partial discharge
diagnostics with sinusoidal voltage
(including notebook, software, calibrator
and accessories)
See data sheet PDS 62-
SIN
Diagnostics connection set Accessory set for PD-free connection to
the test object
890017909
HVCC VLF SIN-62 HVCC connection set (HV cable
correction) for leakage current correction
in tan delta measurements
1013605
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4.4 Display and operating elements
The following display and operating elements are located on the front panel of the test system:
Number Description
1Analogue voltage display/residual voltage display
2Emergency stop switch
3On/off button
4Safety key switch for locking the high-voltage preparation
5'HV ON' button
6'HV OFF' button
7 Touch display
8 Rotary encoder
9 USB port
Further information:
n"High-voltage control" on page25
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4.5 Connection elements
The following connection elements are located in the connection panel on the back of the test system:
Number Description
10 Mains socket with fuses (2 x T16A)
11 Protective earth connection
12 'Guarding' earth connection for leakage current correction in combination with the
optional connection accessory HVCC VLF SIN-62 ("Connection with automatic leakage
current correction" on page19) or the separate cable drum ("Connection via separate
cable drum" on page19)
13 Socket for connecting the external safety device
14 Network socket for communicating with the control notebook ("Connection in combin-
ation with a partial discharge measuring system" on page20)
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5 Commissioning
WARNING
Danger due to improper installation
nThe guidelines for the implementation of occupational safety when operating a
non-stationary test system often differ between different network operators and are
frequently accompanied by national regulations (such as the German BGI 5191).
Inform yourself about the guidelines applicable at the place of use before the
measuring operation and carefully follow the rules set out therein for labour organ-
isation and commissioning of the non-stationary test system.
nChoose a location for the system that meets the requirements of weight and dimen-
sions and ensures a stable footing.
nMake sure that no other systems/system parts are impaired in their functionality
when setting up or connecting the device. If changes have to be made to other
systems/system parts, it must be ensured that these measures are reversed after
the work has been completed. Always observe the special requirements of these
systems/devices and only perform any work relating to them after prior consulta-
tion/approval from the person responsible for the work.
nIn the event of vast temperature differences between the storage and installation
location (cold to warm), condensation may form on the high-voltage components
(condensation effect). To prevent voltage flashovers that could put persons and
equipment at risk, the system must not be operated in this condition. Instead, it
should remain in the new environment for about an hour to acclimatise before
being put into operation.
5.1 Electrical connection
WARNING
Risk of electric shock
nThe system may only be connected to non-live equipment. The general safety
instructions and in particular, the five safety rules must be followed before
connecting to the test object ("Safety instructions" on page8).
nFollow the specified connection sequence.
nAll cables at the measuring point that are out of service and at which no measure-
ments are being taken must always be short-circuited and earthed.
nSince the voltage applied to the test object can reach dangerous contact values,
the prohibited zone defined in DIN EN 50191 (VDE 0104) around the live parts
must be isolated in such a way that it cannot be reached.
nThe cable ends must be isolated to prevent contact. It must be ensured that all
branching points are considered.
nTo avoid dangerous charges, all metal parts in the vicinity of the high-voltage
device must be earthed.
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5.1.1 Normal connection
The following figure shows the simplified connection diagram:
To connect the test system to the test object, proceed as follows:
1. Use the green/yellow earth cable to connect the device's protective earth connection to a
suitable point on the protective earth system (station earth). Ensure that the connection points of the
earth cable are not dirty or rusted and provide good metallic contact.
2. Connect the other end of the HV cable to the test object.
3. Connect the supplied power cord to the system's power receptacle and to a power socket.
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5.1.2 Connection with automatic leakage current correction
The optionally available connection set 'HVCC VLF SIN-62' ("Scope of delivery and accessories" on
page13) can be used to carry out TanDelta measurements with automatic leakage current correction. The
connection of the set also requires work at the far end of the cable and should be performed as follows:
5.1.3 Connection via separate cable drum
If the test system is connected to the test object via the cable drum ("Scope of delivery and accessories" on
page13), which is available as a special accessory, it is connected as follows:
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5.1.4 Connection in combination with a partial discharge measuring system
The test system can be expanded into a fully fledged diagnostic system in combination with an optional
partial discharge measuring system ("Scope of delivery and accessories" on page13). To do this, the test
system must be connected not only to the PD measuring system itself, but also to the notebook required to
perform the partial discharge diagnostics. This is part of the scope of delivery for the partial discharge
measuring system.
Detailed information on the electrical connection of the partial discharge measuring
system can be found in the respective operating manual.
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