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B2 HVA28TD User Manual

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  • Page 3 HVA28TD User Manual E N G L I S H DHV0053 Rev01 b2 High-Voltage is a business division b2 electronic GmbH Riedstraße 1 6833 Klaus AUSTRIA Tel. +43 (0)5523 57373 Fax + 43 (0)5523 57373-5 www.b2hv.com info@b2hv.com Ultra-compact and universal...
  • Page 4 1 Forward © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TANGENS DELTA ................39 Application ..................39 Equipment Set-up ................39 Tangens Delta Test ................41 PC Software HVA28TD ..............43 Bluetooth® Setup and Config Procedure ........47 DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE ............64 INSTRUMENT CARE ................. 66 GLOSSARY AND ABBREVIATIONS ..........67 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ..........

  • Page 6: Forward

    To assure that HVA operators are qualified • description. technicians To assure that operators fulfil their • responsibilities Safekeeping NOTICE This manual should always be on hand when using the HVA28TD test instrument © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...

  • Page 7: Documentation Conventions

    Red outlined circle with red diagonal line: Used to indicate forbidden practices. The described handling practice must not be carried out! Blue circle with white exclamation mark: Used to indicate recommended precautionary measures or a situation that can lead to property damage. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...

  • Page 8: Legal Considerations

    This warranty and our liability are limited to replacing or repairing defective equipment, at our discretion. Equipment that is returned to b2 must be packed in original packaging. All shipped items must be prepaid and insured. No other warranties are expressed or implied.

  • Page 9: Safety

    2 Safety Safety Safety is priority! Respect all safety information; only use the HVA28TD for appropriate applications and ensure that operators possess the required operator qualifications. General Safety NOTICE Operation Manual Before carrying out any high voltage test with this instrument, read this...
  • Page 10 DUT must have clean connections. Test instruments must only be repaired or modified by authorized b2 personnel. NOTICE If required according to local safety regulations Wear high voltage gloves when handling high voltage cables and equipment. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...

  • Page 11: Appropriate Applications

    2 Safety Appropriate Applications The HVA28TD test instrument is designed to perform high voltage insulation testing of various types of highly capacitive loads. Appropriate DUTs DUT Type Examples Extruded cables (e.g. XLPE) Cables • Laminated cables (e.g. PILC) • Insulated cables •...

  • Page 12: General Description

    Storage Temperature: -25°C to 70° C (-13F to 158F) Operation Temperature: -5°C to 45° C (23F to 113 F) Humidity: 5-70 % non-condensing; Technical Specifications are subject to change. b2 reserves the right to modify values in accordance with future HVA28TD development.

  • Page 13: Design Features

    3 General Description Design Features To assure that the workplace is safe and that operators can fulfil their responsibilities with ease, the HVA28TD provides the following features. Feature Purpose / Application Advantage To test capacitive loads Facilitates testing Optimized Frequency •...

  • Page 14: Materials

    3 General Description Materials Shipment Content Items included upon delivery of the HVA28TD are listed below. The * marking specifies items that are country specific. For inquiries, please contact b2. Art. No. Item Description GH0584 HVA28TD HV Anschlusskabel GH0522 Earthing Cable Transparent 6mm2 / 4m;...

  • Page 15: Design And Construction

    VA28TD control and connection components are located on the front panel. Front Panel Orientation Description Front Panel Test controls and emergency shutdown • HV status information • Cable and power source connections • Air vent • • © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 16 To enter selection Click (push in) • HV switch [on/off] Activates high voltage. To activate HV output Press within 10 seconds after START • See 5.2 Manual Test Procedure See 5.3 Automatic Test Procedure © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 17 Air Vent Air inlet with filter, for cooling of electronic elements. Air Vent Air outlet, for cooling of electronic elements. Communication Serves as connection point from the HVA to a USB device. port © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...

  • Page 18: User Interface

    Navigate with these arrows up and down if Up and Down Arrow a Control Box is active. Box is active, chose given selections Control Box Active Control Box Box inactive, no selections to be chosen Inactive © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 19 Rotate the knob. To scroll through options or to change value displayed of an active field • Rotate the knob. To select marked option or to accept set value accept Push in / “click” • © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...

  • Page 20: Instrument Set-Up

    4 Design and Construction Instrument Set-up The HVA28TD instrument settings should be established prior to first utilization and can be modified at anytime thereafter. “Instrument Settings” is found in the main menu. Instrument Setup Steps IS1- IS7 describe how to do the Instrument Setup...
  • Page 21 Choose between Metric and Feet. IS5: Reporting Choose one of the reporting types: Basic • (detailed report information can be entered) Extended • (only Report Title is entered) IS6: Bluetooth Activate or deactivate Bluetooth © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 22 Communication Port (13) and the take updates from the USB stick. System Information Steps SI1- SI3 describe how to do find the System Information. Step Procedure (System Information) SI1: Settings Select “Settings” SI2: System Information Select “System Info” © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 23 Step Procedure (System Information) SI3: See System Information “System Information” displays HVA characteristics. This information cannot be modified by the operator: Version HMI • Version CTRL: • Serial number: HVA unit serial number • © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 24 Choose Language: English • German • Dutch • French • Spanish • Russian • Chinese • L4: Region Choose Region: Europe • • • Russia • China • South Africa • Asia • International • © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...

  • Page 25: Operation Modes

    Modes, Output Modes (Waveform), Arc Management Modes, and Data Transfer Modes. Test Modes The HVA28TD can be operated in “Manual” or “Automatic” mode. For detailed procedure, see 5.2 - Manual Test Mode, and 5.3 - Automatic Test Mode. Test Mode...
  • Page 26 “Trip out on Arc” mode will immediately switch HV off. Fault detected Burn on Arc Trip Out on Arc Dwell time Starts HV still HV automatically DUT energizes DUT discharges Dwell Time Ends Tripping time recorded Fault conditioned Fault detected © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 27 4 Design and Construction Data Transfer Modes The HVA28TD built in memory can save up to 100 reports and 80 test sequences. Data storage location and transfer capability depends on the configuration of the communication port (13). Configuration Characteristics During testing, put the USB Flash Drive into the communication port •...

  • Page 28: Test Procedure

    • completed! Cables must be connected in the proper sequence! • Before, turning on the power supply and before activating the HVA28TD, • verify that all system elements are properly grounded! See 5.1 Equipment Set-up: Steps S1 –S7 Equipment Set-up Steps S1-S7 describe the Equipment Set-up procedure.
  • Page 29 Start-up default screen appears • ”Start Test” screen Select appropriate option from default screen and proceed to appropriate section for further instructions: See 5.2 Manual Test Mode or • See 5.3 Automatic Test Mode © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...

  • Page 30: Manual Test Mode

    5 Test Procedure Manual Test Mode This HVA28TD test mode facilitates rapid testing. If the default is the “Manual Mode Screen”, a test with the same settings as the previous test can be started directly after activating the system. Setting Manual Test Parameters...
  • Page 31 Rotate navigation knob (5) until the field on bottom of the screen is highlighted. To change the mode, push in the knob. One of the following modes will be displayed: Trip out on Arc • Burn on Arc • © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 32 Min. test voltage = 0.0kV • Max. voltage = 20.0kV (VLF), 28.0kV • (DC) To accept the value, push in knob (5).The dot in upper right hand disappears indicating that the test voltage is set. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 33 MR4: HV Activation Once the activation screen appears, Press the HV switch (6) within 10 seconds. • If the HV switch is not activated within the 10 second window, the “Manual Mode” screen will reappear. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 34 Max. voltage = 20.0kV rms (VLF), 28.0kV • (DC) MR7: Test Test begins automatically The bottom of the screen indicates the lapsed time T: lapsed time / total test duration MR8: Test End Display indicates end of Manual Test © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...

  • Page 35: Automatic Test Mode

    5 Test Procedure Automatic Test Mode This HVA28TD test mode facilitates testing in order to satisfy specific requirements (e.g. IEEE, IEC standards). The test sequence can be configured, modified and saved at any time before testing. Configuring Auto Test. Sequence- Overview...
  • Page 36 (13) • Make a USB update (Settings -> see IS7) The sequence is found in the “Edit Sequences” Menu display AS3: DUT Select one of the Sequences which are already stored in memory. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 37 5 Test Procedure Running an Automatic Test - Overview Main Menu Use a different Test Seq. Last Used Sequence Select Sequence Start Auto Test © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 38 Select “Last Used Sequence” from “Main Menu” • Proceed to Step AR 4 Otherwise, select: • “Start Sequence” AR3: Sequence Select one of the Sequences AR4: Sequence All information about the chosen sequence are displayed. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 39 The bottom of the screen indicates the lapsed time T: lapsed time / total test duration AR8: Test End Display indicates end of Auto Test If reporting is active, the user can immediately view the report. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...

  • Page 40: Interrupting A Test

    (No emergency) When a test is in progress, “STOP” on the display screen is highlighted. To interrupt the test, push in / click the navigation knob (5) HVA28TD software deactivates HV • Test stops • Alternative When a test is in progress, press the HV switch (6) to deactivate high voltage.

  • Page 41: Tangens Delta

    Tan Delta testing enables the cable test engineer to detect insulation defects before the cable fails in service. The HVA28TD is a HVA test unit with an integrated tangens delta measuring system. The tan delta test results of the test object can now be easily measured, recorded and screen on the display.
  • Page 42 • ”Start Test” screen Select appropriate option from default screen and proceed to appropriate section for further instructions: See 5.2 Manual Test Mode or • See 5.3 Automatic Test Mode GH0584 External Guard Guard © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...

  • Page 43: Tangens Delta Test

    TD4: HV Activation Once the activation screen appears, Press the HV switch (6) within 10 seconds. • If the HV switch is not activated within the 10 second window, the “Manual Mode” screen will reappear. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 44 Max. voltage = 20.0kV rms (VLF), 28.0kV • (DC) TD7: Test Test begins automatically The bottom of the screen indicates the lapsed time T: lapsed time / total test duration TD8: Test End Display indicates end of Manual Test © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...

  • Page 45: Pc Software Hva28Td

    6 Tangens Delta PC Software HVA28TD The HVA28TD system is delivered with a set of Windows based software tools that are packaged into a software package. This software connects, records, analyses and reports the test results from the HVA28TD test instrument.
  • Page 46 Use these buttons to Load, Save and Print a test report. The Print function can also be used to create PDF document reports if a PDF Writer or a similar PDF Printer Driver is installed. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 47 Fields stored: Station, Company, Region and Operator Use filename as report title If this box is checked, the report filename will be used as the report title instead of the Cable/Line ID field. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 48 6 Tangens Delta Currently Measuring…… Phase Selection The phase that is currently being tested by the HVA28TD needs to be selected. All new measurement data will be put into the corresponding report phase section (tab). If the operator changes the phase during an active HVA28TD measurement, the change will only occur when the current HVA28TD voltage block is finished to avoid splitting up of the respective HVA28TD measurement data block.

  • Page 49: Bluetooth® Setup And Config Procedure

    If Bluetooth is already supported you can go directly to Step 3-B Setting up TD Communication (Windows supported). If your system uses a different driver as shown in this manual use the above mentioned parameters to set up Communication. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 50 Due to possible technologically changes in drivers and the Windows operating system, certain messages shown below may vary slightly to what you may find on your computer. Driver Setup Start Screen Accept License agreement © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 51 6 Tangens Delta Choose Driver Software Destination. We suggest to use the defaults. Begin Installation Installation has started © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 52 Plug the dongle into a free USB port. The windows Hardware Installation will now run and some further information windows will appear. Please wait until the Hardware Detection has finished. This screen will then disappear automatically © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 53 Installation of Bluetooth support on your Computer. Other information messages may appear. Please wait until the Installation completes. Installation of Bluetooth support finished. The above mentioned white on Blue “B”-Bluetooth icon now appears in the system tray. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 54 Double click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray or the “My Bluetooth Places” icon on your desktop to bring up the configuration wizard: Initial Bluetooth configuration (only has to be done once) © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 55 6 Tangens Delta Type in the name and type of your computer Start Configuration Check or uncheck those Bluetooth services you want to use. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 56 Bluetooth Serial Port Configuration. Leave as suggested. Take note of the serial port number. Press Skip to tell the system that you will connect to the TD system at a later stage. Finished Initial Setup of Bluetooth Support. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 57 Setup the Communication Port to connect to the TD30 Start to set up a communication port to the TD system by double-clicking on the “My Bluetooth Places” icon. My Bluetooth Places: Select Bluetooth Setup Wizard to connect to TD system. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 58 Select “I want to find a specific Bluetooth device …” to find the TD system All available Bluetooth devices are listed. TD systems are shown with the last 6 digits of the Serial number. Select the TD unit you want to connect to. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 59 A message “No Com port available” may be appear. Just quit with ok. Check the “TDCommunication” service to use. A message to configure the port will appear. Leave default setting for this port. Make note of it. You can use either Secure or Unsecured Connection. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 60 To establish the connection and to fix the settings of the COM-port you have to perform an initial connection to the TD unit. This is also verifies a correct setup. Double click the TD System icon. Connecting to the TD System © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 61 The System is now configured and you can start working with the TD ControlCenter. You will use the given COM-Port number to set in the ControlCenter and press the connect button. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 62 Setup the Communication Port Start to set up and allocate a communication port to the TD system by double- clicking on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. Bluetooth Devices, press Add to start © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 63 Check Device is switched on and ready to discover All available Bluetooth devices are listed. TD systems are shown with the last 6 digits of the Serial number. Select the TD unit you want to connect to. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 64 6 Tangens Delta Select “Use Passkey from documentation” and enter “welcome” to use as key Windows connects to the TD System and installs the relevant drivers. © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 65 Configuration Com Port number for later reference purposes. The System is now configured. You can start working with the TD ControlCenter. Use the given COM-Port number in the TD ControlCenter and press the connect button © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...

  • Page 66: Disconnection Procedure

    Turn Key switch (7) to OFF Position and remove Key • Disconnect the Test Lead Disconnect the test lead from the DUT • Unscrew the test lead from the HV output connector (11) • © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...
  • Page 67 Unscrew the test lead from the HV output connector (11) • Disconnect power supply cable from power supply plug (9) Disconnect Earth Disconnect the earthing cable from the HVA earthing connector (10) • Disconnect the earthing cable from the DUT. • © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...

  • Page 68: Instrument Care

    -25° C to 70° C (-13F to 158F) • Humidity: 5-85% non condensing • Maintenance and Repairs NOTICE Authorized personnel only! Repairs and maintenance should only be preformed by authorized b2 personnel. One yearly inspection by authorized b2 personnel is recommended © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...

  • Page 69: Glossary And Abbreviations

    (Infinite current flows in a short circuit) To Trip Opening the circuit (no current flows in open circuit) Very Low Frequency Typically between 0.01 -0.1 Hz • © b2electronic gmbh DHV0053 b2 EN...

  • Page 70: Declaration Of Conformity

    10 Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity The HVA28TD is CE certified and has met the following requirements of the European Council: Category Standard IEC61004-2 , ESD Level 4 (8/15kV) IEC61004-4 , Burst 4kV 5kHz EN55011 Safety EN60950 EN50191 EN61010-1 ©...
  • Page 71 VLF and DC Output • with integrated TD Diagnostics Tan Delta Diagnostics (TD) • The b2 electronic GmbH high voltage testing and diagnostics device HVA28TD Sheath Test • offers outstanding features in terms of size, weight, ruggedness, safety and Sheath Fault Location •...
  • Page 72 System PD30 • HV cable 4 m • USB stick • Power and earthing cable • Operating manual b2 High-Voltage is a business division of DHV1299 Rev00 ENGLISH b2 electronic GmbH Subject to alternations. Riedstrasse1, 6833 Klaus, Austria, Telephone +43 (0)5523 57373 Errors excepted, Fax +43 (0)5523 57373-5, info@b2hv.com, www.b2hv.com...

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