QCTD-M / QHVPS-12 User manual

  

CAPACITANCE & TAN DELTA BRIDGE

Model : QCTD-M

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY

Model : QHVPS-12

USER MANUAL

D – 51, MIDC SATPUR, NASHIK.

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MEASUREMENTS PVT. LTD.

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the right to change specification, equipment and maintenance
procedures at any time without notice.
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Scope of Supply :
 

Sr. No. Item Description Qty.

Capacitance and Tan Delta Test

01. 01
Model QCTD – M
High Voltage Power Supply
02. 01
Model QHVPS- 12
Interconnecting Cables
Cable marked Cs RG-58 Co-axial 3 meters
Cable marked Cx RG-58 Co-axial 3 meters
Cable marked V RG-58 Co-axial 3 meters
03. Power Cable : 3 meters 01 Set
Ground Cable : 10 meters
Mains Cord
HV Cable : Double Shield HV cable 20
meters

04. User Manual 01

 
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Read First

Safety Information

Understand and follow the operating instructions carefully. Use the

meter only as specified in this manual.

WARNING

This instrument generate HIGH VOLTAGE for testing. Identifies

hazardous conditions and actions that could cause Bodily harm
while using the equipment.

CAUTION

Identifies conditions and actions that could DAMAGE the meter.

Observe the important safety measures prior to measure the

capacitance.

WARNING

 Do not connect the object while HT ON.

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 While using equipment, and connecting object to test cables

observe the maximum precautions.

 Use caution with voltages above 30 VAC RMS. 42 VAC peak, or

60VDC. These voltages pose a shock hazards.

 Do not use the tester around explosive gas or vapor.

 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose

equipment to rain or moisture.

 Never connect a source of voltage that could result in damage to

the tester and the object under test

 This equipment should only be operated after carefully

reading the user manual which is an integral part of the instrument.

 Further be aware that Safety is the responsibility of the user !.

 Any correspondence regarding this instrument should include the

exact Model number, instrument serial number. This information can

be found on the label plate on the panel of the instrument.

 QUADRANT has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will

be an easy-to-use guide to your equipment. All statements,

technical information and recommendations in this manual and in

equipment guides or related documents are believed reliable, but

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the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or

warranted and they are not intended to be, nor should they be

understood to be, representations or warranties concerning the

products described. Further, QUADRANT deserves the right to

make changes in the specifications of the product described in the

manual at any time without notice and without obligation to notify

any person of such changes.

 If you have any questions regarding your equipment or the

information in this manual, please contact QUADRANT.

 ATTENTION: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE PROCEEDING

WITH INSTALLATION AND OPERATING THE INSTRUMENT.

 This instrument must be operated, used and serviced ONLY by

trained, qualified personnel. Misuse of electrical instrument can

result in personal injury and damage to the apparatus under test.

 Comply with all applicable safety rules and regulations at all times.

 Do not expose the equipment to extremes in temperature or high

humidity.
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MAINTENANCE

 This instrument must be operated, used and serviced ONLY by

trained, qualified personnel. Misuse of electrical instrument can

result in personal injury and damage to the apparatus under test.

 Comply with all applicable safety rules and regulations at all times.

CLEANING

Periodically wipe the case with a dry cloth.

Do not use abrasives or solvents.

GENERAL
 

We committed ourselves to fill up the gap in indigenous development of

import substitute equipments for inward raw material, in-process and final
test equipments, for our test fast growing electronics and electrical
industry, which was dependent on costly imported equipment's. Even the
simplest of the equipment's were being imported with the universal
nuisance of servicing and after sales support problem.

True to our commitment, dedicated and hard-core professionals at

QUADRANT MEASUREMENTS PVT. LTD. have come out with a wide
range of test equipment's to cater to the needs of Electronics and
Electrical Industry.
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Mainly our solutions are based on production orientation, speed,

accuracy, and ease of operation and suitability for diverse climatic
conditions and technical level of manpower.

As our equipments are production oriented, every precaution is taken at

each stage of production to ensure a long life and trouble free operation.
We also have well knit team of service engineers to support our after sales
service programmed.

INTRODUCTION

Condition assessment and trend analysis forms a prerequisite of the

Condition based monitoring of Power Equipment in power stations and

process industries. Periodic diagnostic tests on critical electrical power

equipment are necessary not only for the condition assessment of the

equipment but also for trend analysis from periodic Condition Monitoring.

A well-organized diagnostic testing program increases the reliability,

minimizes the accidents, reduces unplanned shutdowns and lengthens

the mean time between failures of electrical power equipment.

The deterioration of electrical equipment is normal, and this process

begins as soon as the equipment is installed. If deterioration is not

checked, it can cause electrical failures and malfunctions. With an

electrical preventive maintenance and testing program, potential hazards

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that can cause failure of equipment or interruption of electrical service can

be discovered and corrected. Properly maintained equipment reduces

downtime by minimizing catastrophic failures. To carry out the successful

operation of electrical equipment and apparatus, it is essential to set up

effective condition monitoring and testing program.

In the present power scenario, the optimal use of assets of utilities is the

prime need of the day. To manage the assets, the proper inputs, regarding

the health of high voltage equipments, are essential to take timely action

on scheduled maintenance and/or phasing out of asset. For timely inputs,

the diagnostic testing of assets in the field is essential.

The QCTD-M and QHVPS-12 is a Manually Operated Capacitance

and Tan Delta Bridge and High Voltage Power Supply. High Voltage is

generated using Step-up transformer and variac to increase the voltage

gradually. Buil-in standard capacitor is provided to measure capacitance

and tan delta. Required safety features are incorporated for instrument

and operator safety. The Bridge is based on transformer arm ration

principle and is compact and portable. The Bridge is provided with in-built

Null Detector. Suitable for both the objects Ungrounded and Grounded.

 
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Salient Features

 Ease of operation.

 No Calculation Direct reading on Tan Delta, Capacitance, Voltage

and Current with Test Mode.

 Safety Features like Double Ground, Interlock, Zero start, Over

current trip.

 Provided with specially designed double shielded HV transformer,

facilitates to direct measurement for Grounded object.

 Built-In standard capacitor, which makes the setting up extremely

easy and increase the portability of the system. 

 Built-in Null detector.

 Specially designed for field applications.

 Suitable for Ungrounded and Grounded object.

 Highly accurate and reliable measurements

 High quality performance at a low cost.

Technical Specifications
 

Output Voltage 12KV AC 50Hz.

Voltage Readout 3 ½ Digital Panel Meter
Accuracy + 1 % of reading + 1 Digit
Resolution 0.01KV
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Current Rating 100mA Continuous

Current Readout 3 ½ Digital Panel Meter
Accuracy + 2 % of reading + 1 Digit
Resolution 1mA.
1. Zero start
2. Double Ground (Open Ground)
Safety Features
3. Interlock
4. Over Current Protection
1. UST – Ungrounded specimen Test
2. GST – Grounded specimen Test
Test Modes
3. GSTg – Grounded with guarded
specimen test
Input Power 230 V AC + 10%, 50Hz, Single Phase
Standard Capacitor 100pF
 

Parameter Range Resolution Accuracy

0.01 (1000 pF) 0.01 pF +0.3% of the reading + 1pF
0.1 (10 nF) 0.1 pF +0.3% of the reading + 10pF
Capacitance
1 (100 nF) 1 pF +0.3% of the reading + 100pF
10 (1uF) 0.1pF +0.3% of the reading + 1nF
0 – 0.1 0.00001 +1.0% of the reading + 0.0005
Tan Delta 0–1 0.0001 +1.0% of the reading + 0.005
0 -10 0.001 +1.0% of the reading + 0.05
Capacitance Ranges are defined as Standard Capacitor Cs = 100pF
Accuracies are applicable for Cx >= Cs

Power Supply Size : 535 X 455 X 325mm

Weight : 35Kg (approx)
Capacitance & Tan Delta Bridge : 345 X 345 X 195
Weight : 12Kg (approx)

Null Detector : Built in battery operated Null detector. These types of Null
detectors are the most suitable for balancing of the bridge. It gives very
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high sensitivity and accuracy for most of the applications and it is very
user friendly.

Phase Sensitivity Null detector can be supplied in place of electronics Null

detector.

Optional Accessories :

CALIBRATOR BOX

One Known value capacitor with three different Tan Delta values
Calibration Box. For quick evaluation for setup at site.

INTERFENCE CANCELLATION UNIT (ICU)

For situation where the pick up by the bridge is excessive, a separate multi
level interference suppression unit can also be given with separate
Capacitance &Tan delta adjustments.

RESONATING INDUCTOR

In case the test current requirement is more e.g. For testing Motors,
Generators, Cables, etc with Resonating inductor capacitive current can
be compensate by having same amount of Inductive current to enhance
the requirement of high test currents.

DATA LOGGER

Software CD and communication Port will be provided to record measured

value to keep records, print the result with statistical data analysis.
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INSTRUMENT CONTROLLS

Front Panel
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 18

1
12

11
10

13

14 15 16 17

FRONT PANEL
1. Null Analog Meter with arrow marked for
Null position. Needle of the meter
has to be as near as possible for full
balance of bridge.
2. USB USB Connector for Download data
from Instrument.
3. LCD Display 20 X 4 Blue White LCD Display
For Display Capacitance, Tan Delta,
Test Mode, Voltage and Current
Values
4 and 5 Over Voltage This is for protection in case of flash
Protection Diode over or wrong connection this will
glow and provide path to ground.
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6. Connector Marked PS This to provide Auxiliary supply to

Bridge Circuitry
7. Socket Marked V Low voltage point of High voltage
source to be connected to Bridge.
Generally for UST mode it is
connected to Ground.
8. Socket marked Cs Low voltage terminal of the Standard
Capacitor(Cs) is to be connected to
Bridge.
9. Socket Marked Cx Low voltage terminal of the Object
under test (Cx) is to be connected to
Bridge.
10. Toggel switch switch Tan Delta Range selector 0.1 & 1
marked Tan Delta - factor 0.1 maximum Tan Delta can
Factor be measured = 0.1001 (10%)
- factor 1 maximum Tan Delta can
be measured = 1.001 (100%)
11. Rotary Switch marked This is to be used for balancing of
0 to 10 positions X the bridge (Tan Delta) and after
-1
10 balancing the selected digit to be
multiplied by 10-1
12. Multiturn pot marked This is to be used for fine balancing
-4
with X 10 of the bridge (Tan Delta) and after
balancing the selected digit to be
multiplied by 10-4
13. Rotary Switch marked This marked with 20, 40, 50, 60, 75,
Sensitivity 90 and 100%.
This control power ON for Null
Detector.
This level to be increased gradually
during balancing of bridge and as the
balancing progress.
14. Rotary Switch Cx It has three ranges 0.01, 0.1 and 1
Factor This is for selection of Capacitance
Range.
i.e. Cs=100pF
- factor 0.01 maximum capacitance
can be measured = 1000pF
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- factor 0.1 maximum capacitance

can be measured = 10000pF (10nF)
- factor 1 maximum capacitance can
be measured = 100000pF (100nF)
15. Rotary Switch marked This is to be used for balancing of
0 to 10 positions X the bridge (Capacitance) and after
100 balancing the selected digit to be
multiplied by 100
16. Rotary Switch marked This is to be used for balancing of
0 to 10 positions X 10 the bridge (Capacitance) and after
balancing the selected digit to be
multiplied by 10
17. Multiturn pot marked This is to be used for fine balancing
-2
with 10 of the bridge (Capacitance) and after
balancing the selected digit to be
multiplied by 10-2
18. Pot for Temperature This is provided to set current temp
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Power Supply Front Panel

3
1

5 5 6 7 8

Front Panel
Control Description Operation /Use
No.
1. Mains ON all in To provide Mains 230VAC, Fuse
Socket protection and Switch with Light
indication on the supply given to
Power Supply.
2. Toggle switch marked This is for reversal of phase and
Phase reversal. neutral position, required to get
proper measurements.
3. Set Volts This is variac. Initially at HT on this
should be at zero position. To set the
desired test voltage gradually.
4. Digital Panel Meter This is for measurement of Voltage
and Current.
5. Test Mode Selection Three position rotary switch provided
switch for selection of test modes UST,
GST and GSTg,
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6. Push switch marked For HT ON press this switch. Red

HT ON Light Indicates HT ON
7. Push switch marked For HT OFF press this switch. Green
HT OFF Light Indicates HT OFF. At power on
this should light.
8. Lamp marked This will indicate if the interlock is
Interlock Open. Interlock can be gate switch,
foot switch or hand switch.
9. Lamp marked Open This is provided to indicate if one of
Ground or both the ground provided with 3
pin mains and external are not
connected.
Unless ground through Mains and
External provided HT will not ON.

10

11
16
12
17
13

14
18

15

Back Panel
Control Description Operation /Use
No.
9. Connector Marked PS This to provide Auxiliary supply to
Bridge Circuitry
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10. Socket marked Cs Low voltage terminal of the Standard

Capacitor (Cs) is to be connected to
Bridge.
11. Socket Marked Cx Low voltage terminal of the Object
under test (Cx) is to be connected to
Bridge.
12. Three pin socket This to inter connect with Bridge
marked V socket marked V.
13. Three pin socket LV point or test point of object is to
marked LV-A be connected to Instrument via
20meter cable
14. Three pin socket LV point or test point of object is to
marked LV-B be connected to Instrument via
20meter cable
15. HV Cable This is to connect HV to test object.
One end of the cable is directly
connected inside the Instrument.
16. Socket marked This for the connection of interlock
Interlock e.g. gate interlock, foot switch, hand
switch etc.
17. Ground Bolt This is provided for External Ground
connection.
18. Fuse Fuse protection for Ground
connection.
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PRINCIPLE OF MEASUREMENT OF CAPACITANCE AND Tan

DELTA BRIDGE.

The Bridge is based on transformer arm ratio principle. The heart of

bridge is a differential toroidal transformer which is made of very high
Permeability Mu Metal.

The current I1& I2 through Cx and Cs flow in W1 and W2 respectively If

W1 .I1 & W2.I2 are not equal then a voltage will be induced in W3.

The bridge balance is achieved by changing W1, W2 turns for C value

and R’, C’ for Tan δ.
At balance W1.I1 = W2.I2 and there is no voltage induced in W3.
W1.I1 = W.2.I2
Solving this for Cx we get
& Tan δ is given by
Cx = CsW2
W1
Tan δ = CRW
The above gives the series capacitance and series Tan δ values.
 
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OPERATING PROCEDURE OF Power Supply QHVPS-12

Important Points

Connect Proper ground at External Ground and provide supply to the

instrument with three pin main cord with proper sequence of phase,
neutral and ground.

Connect Bridge connections with Power Supply.

Do not bypass any safety feature by making any external arrangements.

Do not apply HV without Bridge connected to Power Supply.

Do not change mode selection position while high voltage is applied.

Do not use two wire extension box for the mains.

De-energized the object before connection with the system. Use earth
rods or discharge rod wherever required.

- Connect the instrument to 230 V AC Mains.

- Connect Earth externally to Earth terminal provided at the side
of the equipment.
- Interconnect the Capacitance and Tan Delta Bridge QCTD-M as
shown in fig.
- Connect HV cable to HV terminal of object under test
- Connect LV to the LV terminal or test point of object under test.
- At Switch ON the instrument. Status of Indication Lamps is as
under
LAPMS / INDICATIONS STATUS
Mains ON
Open Ground OFF
Interlock OFF
HT ON OFF
HT OFF ON
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 Incase open ground lamp is ON means that either the ground in 3

pin Mains socket is not provided or proper external ground is not
connected to instrument.
 Interlock lamp ON means that the external interlock is open. Pl.
ensures all interlock provided with instrument are closed.
 The variac control marked SET volts is turned full anti-clockwise.
 Select the desired test mode with the help of selector switch.
 Press the HT ON switch on front panel. The HT ON indication
Will turn ON and HT OFF indication will be OFF.
 Now gradually raise the voltage to desired level.
 Balance the Bridge as explained in OPERATING AND BALANCING
THE BRIDGE section.
 After the test, reduce the test voltage to zero and Press the HT
OFF switch. The set will be de-energized.
 Ground the Cx under test.
 If the object under test is situated in the yard with very heavy
Interference, then switch phase reversal toggle switch. Take one
more measurement of capacitance & tan delta as per above,
reduce the voltage to zero, switch the phase reversal switch to the
other position and again apply the voltage. Again note down the
capacitance & tan delta values. The average these two values
should be taken as true value.
 

 
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OPERATING AND BALANCING THE BRIDGE.

Set the Bridge for operation as desired. Confirm that the connections are
proper and proper earth is provided.

Keep the Cx factor switch on the desired range if the approximate value
of Cx is known, otherwise keep it on position 1

Switch ON the sensitivity cum ON-OFF switch and keep the sensitivity at
low position i.e. the NULL indicator should be somewhere in the middle.
The LED showing Battery condition should glow indicating that Battery is
ok. If this LED is not glowing then replace the battery. Battery
compartment is at the back panel of the Bridge.

NOW start balancing the bridge.

- First increase the ‘C’ balances dials marked x 100, the NULL
indicator should decrease. If decreasing then, further increase this
step till you have an increasing NULL indication.

- Depending of the position of X 100 rotary switch now operator can

decide proper Cx Factor. Again by after selecting proper Cx factor
increase X 100 switch.

- Now use x 10 Dial to further balance the bridge. Increase the

sensitivity if required.

- It may be possible that the balancing with some position will Null
indicator will go away from Null point. Then reduced that position
and increase the next rotary switch to get proper balancing.

- Now use Tan delta dials 10 -1 and 10 -4 (either 0.1, 1 or 10 tan delta
factor) and balance the bridge.
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- Now alternatively use the Capacitance and Tan delta dials to get
balance the Bridge.

- Now alternatively use the Capacitance and Tan delta dials to

balance the bridge. Increase the sensitivity as the balance
progresses.

- Thus by alternatively using Capacitance & Tan delta dial the fine
balance is achieved.

- Ideally the Null meter will be zero and sensitivity at maximum at full
balance.

- But in practice the best possible higher sensitivity without

disturbance and minimum possible Null will give accurate values. It
is necessary to always go for full sensitivity.

- Full sensitivity meaning after balance if the least count of balancing

of capacitance and tan delta is moved visible indication should be
on Null indicator. This may be achieved even though sensitivity is
not at 100%

Value of capacitor
Observe is displayed
the important on meter.during operation of the
safety measures
meter.
.
Identifies conditions and actions that could DAMAGE the meter.
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TEST MODES :

1. UST : UNGROUNDED SPECIMEN TEST

Measure Capacitance : CHL

2. GST : GROUNDED SPECIMEN TEST

Measure Capacitance : CHL + CH

3. GSTg : GROUNDED with GUARDED SPECIMEN TEST

Measure Capacitance : CH
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NOTES :