Circuit Breaker Analyzer & Timer CAT-H

• Compact and ergonomic design – only 1,6 kg (3.5 lbs)

• Simple and easy to operate
• Battery operation for up to 8 hours
• Timing and coil current measurement
• Coil control (built-in) for OPEN and CLOSE coil
• Graphical results for quick interpretation
• Touch screen color display 145 mm (5.7 in)
• On-site analysis of test results
(overlay up to 4 records in graphical form)

Description
Handheld Circuit Breaker Analyzer & Timer CAT-H The circuit breaker operation can be initiated in
is a digital instrument for circuit breakers condition different ways (for instance from a control room, by
assessment. CAT-H records graphs of both, open a local switch or externally by a testing device)
and close coil currents, timing of main arcing depending on a testing condition. The several time
contacts, DC substation battery voltage. The timing measurement triggers are available to record a
channels record closing and opening of the main measurement in a various testing condition:
contacts and can also measure the resistance value
of the pre-insertion resistors (if present in the circuit
• Coil control channel
breaker). • DC current clamp channel

CAT-H provides an easy selection of different

• DC voltage channel
operating modes: CAT-H is a powerful diagnostic tool for recording
and analyzing:
• Open (O)
• Close (C) • Main arcing contacts operation
• Trip free (CO) • Trip/Close coils operation
• Reclose (O-C) • Auxiliary contact operation
• Close-Open (C-O) • DC supply voltage
• Open-Close-Open (O-C-O) • Integrity of control circuit wiring

Multiple operations, such as Open-Close and Open- CAT-H displays numerical and graphical results (it
Close-Open, can be initiated by using a predefined can overlay up to 4 records in graphical form). This
delay time or by sensing a breaker’s contact enables quick onsite analysis of potential defects by
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 Features
1 - Coil supply input
Voltage supply input for coil control.

2 - Coil control outputs

Used for operating the circuit breaker’s OPEN and
CLOSE coil

3 - DC current clamp input

Used for a DC coil current recording and measurement.

4 - DC voltage channel input

Used for a voltage measurement of an analog signal.

5 - Main contacts input for offline measurement

Used for timing of the main and pre-insertion resistor
contacts, and for the resistance measurement of the
pre-insertion resistors.

6 - Touchscreen display
Touchscreen color display 5.7 in

7 - Soft keys
Used for selecting preferred (test) settings
(options/menus) as an alternative to touchscreen.

8 - Alphanumeric keypad
Used for entering breaker data, test data and control
functions.

9 - Power ON/OFF indicator

Indicates if the instrument is turned ON/OFF.

10 - READY button
Prepares the instrument for the start of the test.

11 - Power ON/OFF button

Used for turning ON/OFF the instrument turning.

12 - DC power supply
12 V DC, 5 A
DC adapter 85-264 V AC (47-63 Hz) / 12 V DC

13 - Flash drive
Used for a direct download of test results on a USB
memory stick.
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14 - PC communication
USB interface for PC.

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 Application
The list of the instrument applications includes:

• Timing measurement of up to 3 main contacts (1 break per phase) including pre-insertion resistors (if
present in the circuit breaker) and auxiliary contact.

• Resistance measurement of the pre-insertion resistors (if present in the circuit breaker).

• Main contacts bounce time measurement.

• Pre-trigger time measurement.

• Evaluation of synchronization between the circuit breaker poles.

• A measurement and graphical display of the coil currents.

• Coil control (built-in) for actuation of circuit breaker’s OPEN and CLOSE coil.

• Evaluating the state of the substation’s battery (or other types of analog signals that may be relevant) by
presenting the voltage value numerically and graphically.

Timing Measurement
Timing measurement of the mechanical operations The CAT-H can be used for measurement of the
is one of the most important tests to determine real main arcing contact operating times when the circuit
condition of the circuit breaker. Timing breaker is isolated from the power grid or is being
measurement tests fulfill all the requirements tested at another location such as the
stipulated in IEC 62271-100 and ANSI C37.09. manufacturer’s premises or a maintenance
workshop. When making test connections circuit
In three-phase systems, not only the contacts in a
breaker needs to be is disconnected or separated
single pole have to operate simultaneously, but all
from its circuit on both sides of the breaker in
poles must also operate at the same time. All
accordance with the national safety regulations. The
contacts must be synchronized, within a certain
circuit breaker needs to be properly grounded to a
tolerance limit.
protective ground.
Synchronization between the circuit breaker poles
Auxiliary contacts are mechanically driven by the
during opening shall not exceed 1/6 of the rated
operating mechanism and are used for control and
frequency cycle (3,33 ms at 50 Hz; 2,78 ms at 60
indication of the main contacts’ state. There are no
Hz) and during closing shall not exceed 1/4 of the
general requirements related to timing
rated frequency cycle, as well (5,0 ms at 50 Hz; 4,17
measurement of auxiliary contacts, described in
ms at 60 Hz).
IEC® and ANSI® standards. However, in order to
Simultaneous measurements within a single phase assess conditions of high-voltage circuit breakers, it
are important in situations where a number of is important to check their operation.
contacts are connected in series.
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 Figure 1. CAT-H connection to live tank circuit breaker with one breaking element per phase

Figure 2. CAT-H connection to dead tank circuit breaker with one breaking element per phase
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 Coil current measurement

The IEC 62271-100 standard states that it is further reduction in the coil current (points 2 to 3)
desirable to record the coil currents waveform, since until it hits a buffer bringing it to a rest (point 3). If
it provides information about coils’ condition (e.g. the current values at points 2 and 3 are higher than
increased friction of the plungers, burned insulation, specified and the time at point 3 is longer than
short-circuited part of the winding), the latch for specified, it may indicate a friction of the plunger
release of the operating mechanism (e.g. increased and latch. With the plunger at rest, the current
friction) and the operating mechanism (e.g. if there increases to the saturation level (DC current which
is reduced operating mechanism speed that can be is proportional to the coil resistance, point 4). If the
seen based on the opening time of auxiliary current value from point 4 to point 5 deviates from
contacts). specific it may indicate a burned insulation or short-
circuited part of the winding of coil. Meanwhile, the
When the opening or closing command is initiated, latch unlocks operating mechanism, releasing the
the coil is energized (point 1) and the current rises stored energy to open the main breaker contacts.
causing a magnetic field to apply a force on the iron Typically, after a short delay the auxiliary contacts
plunger. When the force on the plunger exceeds the open, disconnecting the opening coil from the
retaining force, the plunger begins to move (point 2). control voltage (point 5). As the coil is de-energized
The motion of the iron plunger induces an EMF in the current drops quickly to zero in accordance with
the coil, effectively reducing the current. the coil inductance (point 6). Longer time than
specified at points 5 and 6 may indicate auxiliary
The combined mass of the plunger and the latch
contact malfunction or insufficient driving energy of
continue to move at a reduced velocity causing a
the operating mechanism.

Figure 3. Coil current specific points and measurement parameters

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 DV-Win software
DV-Win software provides acquisition and analysis DV-Win supports an automatic unit conversion (e.g.
of the test results. Graphical presentation of a cycles to seconds or mm to inches). The test
variety of measurements and timing test results records can be exported in .cath file format for
uses cursors and powerful zoom functions for further analysis.
detailed analysis. Colors, grids, scales and
positioning of the test data are all controlled by the
user.

• Downloading the test results from the • Selecting the measurement points and
CAT-H to PC intervals using the two cursors

• Acquisition and analysis of the test results • Zoom and pan graph feature

• The test results can be viewed, edited, • Customized configuration of the test result
saved, printed and exported graphs

• Viewing and overlaying several graphs, for

an easy test result comparison
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 Technical data
Main contact inputs Handset and inline power supply
• Number of contact inputs: 3 (3 x 1), 1 per phase • 12 V DC, 5 A
• Each channel detects Main contacts • Input: 90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz
-Closed ≤ 10 Ω
Internal battery supply
-Resistor contacts range 10 Ω to 5 kΩ
-Open ≥ 5 kΩ • 2 x 3,7 V, 2900 mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery
Open circuit voltage: 20 V DC ±20%
Short circuit current 50 mA
• 8 hours under normal usage
Display
Time measurement
Time measurement resolution: • Touch screen color display 145 mm (5.7 in)
• 0,05 ms to 10 ms depending on test duration Internal Memory
(sampling rate up to 20 kHz) • Store over 30 000 test results (including numerical
Time accuracy: 0,05% of the reading ± resolution and graphical results)
Breaker operation Applicable standards
• Close (C)
• Safety:
• Open (O) Low Voltage Directive: Directive 2014/35/EU
• Close-Trip (C-O) (CE conform)
• Trip-Close (O-C) Applicable standards, for a class I instrument,
• Trip-Close-Trip (O-C-O) pollution degree 2,
Installation category II: IEC EN 61010-1
DC Current Clamps
• Electromagnetic Compatibility:
• Nominal current: 300 ARMS or 450 A DCPK Directive 2014/30/EU (CE conform) Applicable
• Measuring ranges: 30/300 A standard: EN 61326-1
• Frequency range: DC to 20 kHz (-3 dB) • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1
DC Voltage Measurement Environmental conditions
• Range: ±300 V • Operating temperature:
• Typical accuracy: ±0,5% RDG ±0,5% FS -10 ºC to + 55 ºC / 14 ºF to +131 ºF
• Guaranteed accuracy: ±1% RDG ±1% FS • Storage & transportation:
Coil driver -40 ºC to + 70ºC / -40 ºF to +158 ºF
• Number of channels: 2 (Trip and Close coil) • Humidity 0 % - 95 % relative humidity,
non condensing
• Driver characteristics: ± 300 V DC / AC peak,
±35 A DC to 5 kHz Dimensions and weight
• Electronic drivers provide superior timing • Dimensions (L x W x H):
control 310 x 170 x 58 mm / 12.21 x 6.69 x 2.28 in
• Overcurrent and overvoltage protection • Weight: 1,6 kg / 3.5 lbs
• Coil supply input: ± 300 V DC / AC peak, ±35 A
DC to 5 kHz Encapsulation class / Ingress protections

Current measurement • IP40

• Current measurement for Trip and Close coil, 2 Warranty

channels, Hall-Effect sensor • 3 years + additional 1 (one) year upon
• Range ±35 A DC to 5 kHz registration on DV Power official website
• Accuracy ± (0,5 % rdg + 0,1 % FS) (www.dv-power.com)
• Graphic presentation: currents waveform is
displayed with a resolution of 0,1 ms
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All specifications herein are valid at ambient temperature of +25 °C and standard accessories.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 Accessories

Main contacts
Voltage sense cable Current clamp 30/300 A
Main Contact Cables 8 m connection 3 x 1 m (3.3
set 2 x 5 m (16.4 ft) 2,5 power supplied from the
(26.3 ft) with alligator ft) and ground 2 m (6.6
mm2 (13 AWG) with instrument with
clamps (A1)* ft) cable with alligator
banana plugs* extension 5 m (16.4 ft)*
clamps (A1)*

Small current clamp Coil control cable set Coil supply cable set 2
10/100 A with internal x 5 m (16.4 ft) 2,5 mm2 Test probe with grip
battery power supply and 5 m (16.4 ft) with 13 AWG) with banana jaws (red, black)
extension 5 m (16.4 ft)* banana plugs* plugs*

Jumper cable with

banana plugs with Plastic transport case
Dolphin clip (red, black) Cable bag
retractable isolation for CAT-H
(red, black)

Mains power cable with

Resistive touch pen
power supply adapter
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* The cables are also available in several lengths and terminations.

Please contact DV Power for more information.

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 Order info
Instrument with included accessories Article No
Handheld Circuit Breaker Analyzer & Timer CAT-H with DV-Win software including USB stick
and mini USB cable, Resistive touch pen and Plastic transport case CATH000-N-00
Mains power cable with power supply adapter
Standard accessories Article No
Main contacts cable set 8 m (26.3 ft) with alligator clamps (A1) CMP-08-SETA1
Main contacts connection 3 x 1 m (3.3 ft) and ground 2 m (6.6 ft) cable with alligator clamps (A1) MC-CG-0302A1
Coil control cable 5 m (16.4 ft) with banana plugs CO-05-00C5B1
Test probe with grip jaws (black) (x 2) TESTPR-GJ-B0
Test probe with grip jaws (red) (x 2) TESTPR-GJ-R0
Coil supply cable set 2 x 5 m 2,5 mm2 (16.4 ft, 13 AWG) with banana plugs C2-05-02BPBP
Dolphin clip (black) (x 2) DOLPIN-CL-B0
Dolphin clip (red) (x 2) DOLPIN-CL-R0
Voltage sense cable set 2 x 5 m 2,5 mm2 (16.4 ft, 13 AWG) with banana plugs S2-05-02BPBP
Jumper cable 1 x 15 cm 2,5 mm2 (0.49 ft, 13 AWG) with banana plugs with retractable isolation
JCR-15-2REBP
(red) (x 3)
Jumper cable 1 x 15 cm 2,5 mm2 (0.49 ft, 13 AWG) with banana plugs with retractable isolation
JCB-15-2REBP
(black) (x 3)
Cable bag CABLE-BAG-00
Optional accessories Article No
Main contacts cable set 10 m (32.8 ft) with alligator clamps (A1) CMP-10-SETA1
Main contacts cable set 8 m (26.3 ft) with alligator clamps (A2) CMP-08-SETA2
Main contacts cable set 10 m (32.8 ft) with alligator clamps (A2) CMP-10-SETA2
Main contacts cable set 8 m (26.3 ft) with SCT clamps CMP-08-SETST
Main contacts cable set 10 m (32.8 ft) with SCT clamps CMP-10-SETST
Main contacts cable set adapter 3 m (9.8 ft) CMPA-03-SET0
Main contacts cable set adapter 5 m (16.4 ft) CMPA-05-SET0
Main contacts connection 3 x 1 m (3.3 ft) and ground 2 m (6.6 ft) cable with alligator clamps (A2) MC-CG-0302A2
Main contacts connection 3 x 1 m (3.3 ft) and ground 2 m (6.6 ft) cable with SCT clamps MC-CG-0302ST
Current clamp 30/300 A power supplied from the instrument with extension 5 m (16.4 ft) and
CACL-0300-09
adapter
Small current clamp 10/100 A with internal battery power supply with extension 5 m (16.4 ft) and
CACL-0100-00
adapter
Voltage sense cable set 2 x 2 m 2,5 mm2 (6.6 ft, 13 AWG) with banana plugs S2-02-02BPBP
Voltage sense cable set 2 x 10 m 2,5 mm2 (32.8 ft, 13 AWG) with banana plugs S2-10-02BPBP
Coil control cable 10 m (32.8 ft) with banana plugs CO-10-00C5B1
Coil supply cable set 2 x 10 m 2,5 mm2 (32.8 ft, 13 AWG) with banana plugs C2-10-02BPBP
Test probe with split test clamps (black) TESTPR-SC-B0
Test probe with split test clamps (red) TESTPR-SC-R0
Fire retardant battery bag FIR-RTBBAG-0
Li-Ion battery 7,4 V 2900 mAh within a fire retardant battery bag LION-BAT-001
Resistive touch pen RSTCH-PEN-00
Plastic transport case for CAT-H HARD-CASE-HH
Mains power cable EU 10 A with power supply adapter 12 V / 5 A PWR-ADP5A-EU
Mains power cable NA 15 A with power supply adapter 12 V / 5 A PWR-ADP5A-NA
Mains power cable UK 10 A with power supply adapter 12 V / 5 A PWR-ADP5A-UK
Mains power cable AU 10 A with power supply adapter 12 V / 5 A PWR-ADP5A-AU

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Date published: 2023-11-16
Subject to change without notice.
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IBEKO Power AB Contact

Lejonstigen 9 Phone: +46 70 0925 000
181 32 Lidingö, Sweden E-mail: [email protected]

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