MPD 800 Product Information Brochure ENU
MPD 800 Product Information Brochure ENU
STANDARDS-COMPLIANT
TESTING
MPD 800 provides standard-compliant PD mea-
surements according to IEEE and IEC standards.
With just the click of a button, all parameters can
be automatically set or reports generated
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One device for all assets and testing applications
The MPD 800 is a versatile and wide-ranging PD measurement system for AC, DC or VLF PD testing, utilizing a variety of PD
sensors to measure quantities such as charge, RIV or millivolt. With the UHF 800, the MPD 800 is expandable to perform PD
measurements in the UHF-range.
MULTI-CHANNEL TESTING
Future ready, the two PD measurement channels
allow synchronous, multi-channel measurements,
and enable gating to suppress disturbances.
OUTSTANDING SPECS
MPD 800’s cutting-edge specifications
make it ready for all upcoming measurement
challenges. Its input bandwidth of up to 35
MHz, the 125 MS/s sample rate and the PD
pulse rate of up to 2 Mio./s guarantee that
you will never miss a PD event.
POWERFUL NOISE
SUPPRESSION
For reliable PD testing in noisy industry environ-
ments, the MPD 800 enables PD source and
disturbance separation using the latest 3PARD
and 3FREQ technology.
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Measuring principle to minimize the impact of on-site interferences
Coupling capacitors
BATTERY-OPERATED
Due to the battery-based power supply, noise from
the mains power supply cannot affect the measuring
circuit. The RBP1 allows on-site PD testing of more
than 16 hours* and this time period can be easily
extended by using multiple RBP1 units.
TEV sensors
* Applies to new batteries and operation at room
Bushing adapters *temperature
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Measuring principle using MPD technology
The MPD 800 system consists of an MPD 800 measurement device, the MCU2 control unit and the
MPD Suite software. Depending on the measurement, the MCU2 is connected to a single or multiple
MPD 800 devices using fiber-optic technology. The MPD 800 devices and RBP1 batteries are connected
to the test object either directly or via CPL1 or CPL2 coupling devices. The MCU2 is connected via USB to
a laptop or PC with the installed MPD analysis software. This approach results in several advantages:
SAFE APPROACH
You benefit from a clear separation of the high-voltage and
working areas as only the measurement equipment must
be placed in the high-voltage area. The test engineer can
work safely on the computer in the working area due to the
provided galvanic isolation.
WORKING AREA
MCU2
MINIMIZED INFLUENCES
The fiber-optic cable to the MCU2 unit reduces the influence of
interference coupling, minimizes ground loops and ensures a safe
approach. Compared to conventional wires, fiber-optic cables
enable precise synchronicity of all connected units down to the
nanosecond range.
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How to prepare partial discharge measurements
The start page gives you easy access to recorded dataset files, created reports and customized user profiles.
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Simplify your user profiles
The MPD Suite software can be completely customized depending on your
needs. You can set individual test specifications, such as frequency range, filters,
assessment levels or hide individual software components such as tabs, diagrams,
buttons, or feature groups.
This is useful, for example, in cases of dedicated testing applications, such as PD
analysis on rotating machines or cables where you do not need all of the features
the software offers.
By changing the software settings and defining dedicated user profiles, you can simplify
the user interface and save time.
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How to set and perform partial discharge measurements
Keep an overview
Commonly, multiple MPD 800 devices are in use for multi-channel
measurements or testing of transformers, generators, or on-site cable
testing. The “system overview” functionality provides a clear overview
of your measurement setup. It displays all connected MPD 800 units and
shows the most important partial discharge (PD) measurement values and
settings of each PD channel. Thus, you can keep an overview of the MPD
measurement setup.
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Powerful recording and replay
MPD 800 records dedicated PD and RIV events into dataset files. These files
contain unprocessed raw data and include all measured values and all relevant
system settings. That way, measurements become traceable and you can use all
kinds of analysis, gating and reporting functions for post-analysis.
The recorded dataset files can be cut individually, for example, to focus on
relevant PD events. As the playback speed can be freely selected, some sections
can be played back more slowly in order to be analyzed in greater detail.
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How to suppress noise and separate partial discharge sources for rel
The 3FREQ filter uses three The high resolution FFT shows all
different center frequencies disturbances and allows to place
for PD analysis. Due to the the filters selectively.
one-channel measurement
approach you only need one
MPD 800 device.
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liable analysis
The 2-channel PRPD overview shows the filtered pulses Measurement example using phase/amplitude window gating
(disturbances) and the measured PD pulses in real-time. in the PRPD diagram.
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Cable factory testing
Coupling capacitor
CPL1/2
MCT 120
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Your benefits for PD testing as a manufacturer is done using a simple calibration pulse and reflection
of medium- and high-voltage cables selection in the PRPD and TDR view.
Intuitive PD localization
Guided Workflow The workflow offers a simple PD localization by marking
The guided workflow in five steps contains the the suspicious PD area in the PRPD and to separate multiple
configuration of the PD set-up, calibration, measurement, PD sources.
localization, and reporting. This feature improves decision-
making by intuitive and guided testing with an optimized PD analysis filters
PD localization algorithm. Straightforward testing The newly developed low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass
procedures save time and resulting costs during everyday filters are a great tool for improving PD localization. This
routine tests. feature will make it much easier to differentiate relevant
PD pulses from noise in the PD scope. It can compare the
Semi-automated calibration filtered pulses with unfiltered pulses in grey color in the
Semi-automated charge and cable length calibration background.
The cable factory testing workflow is a separate user interface embedded into the MPD Suite software for factory tests such as FAT. It is an
extremely useful tool for manufacturers of high-voltage or medium-voltage cables.
MCU2
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Partial discharge testing in high-voltage test laboratories
Coupling capacitor
CPL1/2
MBB1
(optional)
CPL1/2
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Your benefits for PD testing on high-voltage Flexible user interface
components in test labs The flexible MPD software allows you to configure
measurements, select only the analysis tools you need
and to determine how data should be displayed.
Standards-compliant measurements
MPD 800 ensures standards-compliant measurements – HVDC testing
with just the click of a button, all parameters based on a The PD DC testing feature within the MPD Suite Software
specific standard can be automatically set. enhances the usability for standard compliant PD testing
on HVDC equipment. The MPD Suite software supports
Record and replay PD measurements several DC measurement described in standards such as
Live PD datasets can be recorded and replayed later IEC 61378-2, IEC/IEEE 65700-19-03, IEC 60076-6 or IEEE
for analysis and PD data comparison. You can focus on C57.129-2007.
specific segments of the PD dataset and include these
To simplify the testing and to meet the needs of the
in reports.
applicable standards, two PD/DC counters are included in
the measured value display with individual thresholds and
Powerful separation tools
time windows, allowing the user to verify the acceptance
The advanced 3FREQ filtering option helps you to
criteria given by the test specifications.
reliably distinguish between harmful PD and external
noise for more reliable analysis. Additional noise
Create user profiles
filtering can be achieved with our MBB1 balanced
For different types of PD tests on high-voltage coponents,
measurement bridge.
you can set up specific measurement or user profiles with
the required test parameters according to international
Flexible user interface
standards.
The flexible MPD software allows you to configure
measurements, select only the analysis tools you need
Customized reporting
and to determine how data should be displayed.
You can select the measurement parameters and images
to include and how they are displayed in automatically
generated reports.
MCU2
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Partial discharge testing on electrical assets
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Your benefits for on-site PD testing Robust protection
Protected in the rugged MPC1 case, the pre-wired MPD
800 is ideal for outdoor usage and offers a fast on-site
Powerful separation tools installation, providing galvanic insulation for optimal safety.
Advanced filtering options (3PARD and 3FREQ) help you to
reliably distinguish between harmful PD and external noise Online PD detection with the TEV1 sensor
and to separate multiple PD sources. Our the TEV1 transient earth voltage PD sensor offers
a practical alternative for online PD detection on MV
Synchronous multi-channel measurement switchgear, power transformers, and power cable
Synchronous multi-channel measurements enable PD terminations.
localization and modern disturbance reduction tools to
ensure a complete assessment of the insulation system and Frequency variable digital PD filters create a benefit when
reliable PD testing results. using the MPD 800 combined with any sensor, including
TEV sensors, compared to broadband detectors. Selecting
Conditional trending the best signal-to-noise ratio in the measuring range will
This feature allows for unsupervised measurements during avoid disturbances and gain a more sensitive PD detection.
prolonged tests without missing important events. It is
possible to automatically create PRPD screenshots and UHF PD measurements with the UHF 800
record dataset files when certain conditions are met: To further verify the signal source in testing environments
> Repeatedly after a specific time interval, with high levels of external noise, PD can be additionally
> When a measurement reading exceeds a measured using ultra-high frequency sensors, such as in
configurable threshold; gas-insulated switchgear, inside the tank of liquid-insulated
> When a certain minimum number of PD pulses appear transformers, and at cable terminations.
in the PRPD in a certain place.
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Partial discharge measurements on power transformers
BTA
MCT 120
MPD 800 + RBP1 MPD 800 + RBP1 MPD 800 + RBP1 MPD 800 + RBP1
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Your benefits for PD testing on Powerful separation tools
power transformers Advanced filtering options (3PARD and 3FREQ) help you to
reliably distinguish between harmful PD and external noise
and to separate multiple PD sources.
Standards-compliant measurements
MPD 800 ensures standards-compliant measurements – with Two input channels
just the click of a button, all parameters based on a specific MPD 800 has two PD input channels to enable
standard can be automatically set and added to a report synchronous, multi-channel measurements using one
device, and to allow real-time gating of the current
Simultaneous testing measurement in order to suppress surrounding noise.
MPD 800 supports you in the simultaneous measurement
and analysis of charge (QIEC) and Radio Interference Voltage PD trigger functionality
(RIV) values, for example during factory acceptance testing By drawing a trigger-window, pulses can be displayed in
the PD scope from a variety of PD sensors for detailed pulse
shape analysis and for triggering acoustic PD localization
with PDL 650 via the optical output of MPD 800.
UHF measurements
To further verify the signal source, PD can be additionally
measured inside the tank of liquid-insulated transformers
using ultra-high frequency sensors.
MCU2
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Partial discharge measurements on rotating machines
U1 U2
W1 W2
V1 V2
MCT 120
MCC 117/124 MCC 117/124
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Your benefits for PD testing on Powerful separation tools
rotating machines Advanced filtering options (3PARD and 3FREQ) help you to
reliably distinguish between harmful PD and external noise
and to separate multiple PD sources.
Standards-compliant measurements
MPD 800 ensures standards-compliant measurements – Create user profiles
with just the click of a button, all parameters based on a For different types of PD tests on rotating machines, you
specific standard can be automatically set. can set up specific measurement or user profiles with
the required test parameters according to international
Two input channels standards.
MPD 800 has two PD input channels to enable
synchronous, multi-channel measurements using one Flexible user interface
device, and to allow real-time gating of the current The flexible MPD software allows you to configure
measurement to suppress surrounding noise. measurements, select only the analysis tools you need and
to determine how data should be displayed.
MCU2
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Partial discharge testing on power cables
PD testing is also important during site acceptance testing Your benefits for PD testing on power cables
of installed cable systems at their joints and terminations.
Regular in-service PD testing can also be performed on- GPS synced PD datasets
line to assess the dielectric condition of the cable system For PD localization in power cable applications where it is
as it ages. not possible to route fiber optic cables, you can use the GPS
For on-site PD testing of long power cables with a large synced PD dataset feature to merge and display the data
distance between the joints, a special MPD 800 version sets recorded with two or more MPD 800 measurement
with single-mode fiber optical modules was developed to devices at different locations along a power cable, such as at
cover a distance of at least 15 km or longer, depending on joints and terminations.
fiber optical cable specifications. The MPD 800 standard
acquisition units can bridge up to 2.5 km distances. Much PD analysis filters
larger distances exist in some cases, such as PD testing of The low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass filters are powerful
DC cables. tools for improving PD localization. These filters make it
much easier to differentiate relevant PD pulses from noise
in the PD scope. The filtered pulses can be compared with
unfiltered pulses which are colored gray in the background.
Cable
terminations
MCT 120
MCT 120
Cable joints
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Synchronous multi-channel measurements With two well-established statistical localization
Synchronous multi-channel measurements at the techniques, the multi-channel statistical TOF and single-
terminations and joints ensure a more complete channel sTDR, the user can quickly locate defects along
assessment of the insulation system and reliable entire lengths of cables. This method profits from the use
localization of defects along the entire cable length for of the broadband digital PD filters.
on-site testing.
High sensitivity for locating PD defects
Powerful separation tools The combination of a set of broadband digital filters and
An advanced 3PARD filtering option helps you to reliably a very low system noise and disturbance reduction tools
distinguish between harmful PD and external noise and (3PARD or 3FREQ) makes the MPD 800 a high-sensitive PD
to separate multiple PD sources on site. measurement device that is required for early-stage PD
identification.
Multiple fault localization methods
Time-domain reflectometry (TDR) offers a wide range Synced PD scope triggers
(> 130 μs) for localization using one MPD 800 unit. Its The PD scope trigger can activate other MPD 800 PD
sensitivity can be increased by using two MPD 800 units channels of the same or different MPD 800 units. This
and applying the time of flight (ToF) method. PD analysis feature is also helpful for the PD localization.
filters further improve these methods.
Cable
terminations
MCT 120
MCU2
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Extend your MPD 800 system to meet application needs
M/G
transformer testing
Other high-voltage
component testing
switcgear testing
Medium-voltage
Instrument
MPD 800 standard
packages include:
Factory: 1 or 2
Typically Typically Typically Typically Typically Typically
PD channels
MPD 800 3 or 6 PD 1 or 3 PD 1 PD 1 PD 1 PD 1 PD
On-site: 1 PD
channels channels channel channel channel channel
channel per sensor
RBP1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Fiber-optic cables
(3m or 20m)
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
MCU2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Calibration
CAL 542 □ □ □ □ □ □ □
(Type C) (Type D) (Type A or B) (Type B) (Type A or B) (Type B) (Type B)
RIV1 □ – – □ – – □
Sensors
CPL1 / CPL2 * □ □ □ □ □ □ □
MCC □ □ □ □ □ □ □
BTA □ – – – – – □
MBB1 – – – □ – – □
MCT 120 □ □ □ □ □ □ □
TEV1 □ – □ – □ □ –
Extensions
MPD 800
(for multi-channel □ □ □ □ □ □ □
measurements)
PDL 650
(for PD localization in □ – – – – – –
oil-filled transformers)
UHF 800
(for UHF measurements)
□ – □ – □ – –
* Required either for tests with coupling capacitors larger than 2 nF, when the MPD is installed in the test object path,
* or when breakdowns of the test objects are expected during testing for additional protection.
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High product reliability and PD sensitivity combined
with continuous product improvements
Since the launch of the MPD 800, the MPD Suite Software
has been continuously improved. From the start, the focus
was set on the product quality and reliability.
Within the last five years, a new update was released each
year. Features are continuously enhanced and new features Full-service IEC 17025 and factory calibrations
are added to optimize the overall performance, make PD OMICRON Calibrations offers IEC 17025 calibrations
testing convenient, and extend the toolset of the MPD 800 for the MPD 800 and MPD 600 systems (incl. CPL)
and MPD Suite software to help you meet a wide variety of and charge calibrators CAL 542 in its accredited IEC
testing needs, such as: 17025 calibration laboratory. New MPD 800 devices
can be delivered with IEC 17025 calibrations and the
IEC 60270 Independently type-tested OMICRON factory calibration.
In the tradition with our previous MPD 540 and MPD 600
PD measurement devices, the MPD 800 is the only PD
The OMICRON factory calibration includes
measurement device on the market which is independently
the determination of linearity and transfer
type tested in compliance to the IEC 60270 PD standard by
impedance Z(f), which is defined as a routine test
the IPH belonging to CESI.
for PD measurement devices in accordance with IEC
60270. Existing MPD 800 systems can benefit from
MPD 800 self-check feature a Full-Service IEC 17025 Calibration, including the
To verify the condition of the MPD 800, the device includes OMICRON factory calibration (ISO 9001). Your MPD
an automated one-click self-check functionality which is 800 device is automatically tested, calibrated, and
essential after flashovers or breakdowns. adjusted during the OMICRON factory calibration.
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