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AN CP0504Application Note

BASIC CIRCUIT BREAKER TESTS

USING CPC 100

2AN CP0504 Application Note

Manual Version: ANCP0504.AE.1

OMICRON electronics 2005. All rights reserved.

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Contents1 Using This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

1.1 Operator Qualifications and Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.2 Safety Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51.3 Conventions and Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51.4 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2 Basic Circuit Breaker Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62.1 Testing an Overcurrent Relay with ARC Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62.2 Testing an Overcurrent Relay with ARC Function and Measuring the CB

Opening/Closing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92.3 Measuring the CB Opening Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122.4 Measuring the CB Closing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

AN CP0504 Application Note

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1 Using This DocumentThis Application Note provides you with detailed information on how to measure the touch voltage according to the VDE 0101/CENELEC HD 637 S1:1999 and IEEE 80-2000, 81-1983 and 81.2-1991 international standards safely, properly and efficiently. The AN CP0504 Application Note describes the touch voltage measurement using the OMICRON electronics measurement setup consisting of the CPC 100 test system, the CP CU1 coupling unit and the CP GB1 grounding box.

Reading the AN CP0504 Application Note alone does not release you from the duty of complying with all national and international safety regulations relevant to working with CPC 100 and CP CU1. The regulation EN 50191 "The Erection and Operation of Electrical Test Equipment" as well as all the applicable regulations for accident prevention in the country and at the site of operation has to be fulfilled.

1.1 Operator Qualifications and Safety StandardsWorking on overhead lines is extremely dangerous. The touch voltage measurement described in this Application Note must be carried out only by qualified, skilled and authorized personnel. Before starting to work, clearly establish the responsibilities. Personnel receiving training, instructions, directions, or education on the measurement setup must be under constant supervision of an experienced operator while working with the equipment.

The touch voltage measurement must comply with the relevant national and international safety standards listed below:

EN 50191 (VDE 0104) "Erection and Operation of Electrical Equipment"

EN 50110-1 (VDE 0105 Part 100) "Operation of Electrical Installations"

IEEE 510 "IEEE Recommended Practices for Safety in High-Voltage and High-Power Testing"

LAPG 1710.6 NASA "Electrical Safety"

Moreover, additional relevant laws and internal safety standards have to be followed.

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1.2 Safety MeasuresBefore starting a measurement, read the safety rules in the CPC 100 User/Reference Manual and CP CU1 Reference Manual carefully and observe the application specific safety instructions in this Application Note when performing measurements to protect yourself from high-voltage hazards.

1.3 Conventions and Symbols UsedIn this document, the following symbols indicate paragraphs with special safety relevant meaning:

1.4 Related DocumentsThe following documents complete the information covered in the AN CP0504 Application Note:

Symbol DescriptionEquipment damage or loss of data possible.

Personal injury or severe damage to objects possible.

Title DescriptionCPC 100 User Manual Contains information on how to use

the CPC 100 test system and relevant safety instructions.

CPC 100 Reference Manual Contains detailed hardware and software information on CPC 100 including relevant safety instructions.

CP CU1 Reference Manual Contains information on CP CU1 and CP GB1 and provides typical application examples.


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2.1 Testing an Overcurrent Relay with ARC FunctionThis sequence of four states tests a complete autoreclosure cycle with both a short dead time (rapid autoreclosure) and a long dead time (slow autoreclosure).

Figure 2-1:Setup for testing an overcurrent relay with autoreclosure function I>

ONOFF

OFF

ON

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Figure 2-2:Sequencer test card with parameters and measurements of the four states

1 Current values < 50A do not initiate an "Overload" when the current circuit opens. For thisreason, a nominal current value of 50A was chosen here, even though the CB is open.

Note: For debouncing purposes, at CB closing time measurements, CPC 100 adds a fixed time of 100ms to the measured value. In order to determine the true CB closing time value, these 100ms need to be deducted from the value displayed in the measurement table.

State 2: "wait for the CB to close"

Short dead time. Set to output 50A until the "Overload" trigger condition that started state 2 clears.

The measurement table shows for state 2 that the short dead time + the CB closing time lasted 477ms. This time also includes the additional time to compensate for the debounce (see note below).

The actual value for CB close equals 477ms - 100ms = 377ms.

Note that the r.m.s. measurement of IOut reacts slow and therefore the measurement table does not show the full current.

State 3: "wait for the CB to open"

Like state 1.


Set to output 400A until the trigger condition "Overload" occurs.

Here, trigger condition "Overload" means: CPC 100 cannot provide the 400A any longer because of the opening CB contact. Therefore, the opening CB contact terminates state 1.

The measurement table shows for state 1 that the relay time + the CB opening time lasted 290ms.


Long dead time. Set to output 50A1 until the "Overload" trigger condition that started state 4 clears.

The measurement table shows for state 4 that the long dead time + the CB closing time lasted 3.1910s. This time also includes the additional time to compensate for the debounce (see note below).

The actual value for CB close equals 3.1910s - 100ms = 3.0910s.

Not relevant for this test.

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Time sequence of the four statesFigure 2-3:Time sequence of the four states to test the autoreclosure cycle

*) States 2 and 4 include the additional 100ms CPC 100 adds to compensate for the debounce(see note above).

state 1 state 2*)

short dead time

state 3 state 4*)

long dead time

t

CB opens

fault inception: overcurrent condition occurs

CB autoreclosure

CB opens again

100ms

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100ms

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2.2 Testing an Overcurrent Relay with ARC Function and Measuring the CB Opening/Closing TimeThis sequence of four states tests an autoreclosure cycle with a short relay dead time as well as the CB opening and closing times.

Figure 2-4:Setup for testing an autoreclosure cycle with a short relay dead time as well as the CB opening and closing times

* = Diodes to decouple the relays auxiliary contacts ON/OFF from each other.

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ONOFF

OFF

ON

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Figure 2-5:Sequencer test card with parameters and measurements of the four states



Set to output 400A until the "Overload" trigger condition occurs.

Here, trigger condition "Overload" means: CPC 100 cannot provide the 400A any longer because of the opening CB. Therefore, the opening CB represents the "Overload" trigger, terminates state 2 and starts state 3.

The measurement table shows for state 2 that 57ms after it started the CB opened. This time represents the actual CB opening time.

State 3: "wait for close command"

Set to output 50A1 until the trigger condition "Binary" occurs.

Here, trigger condition "Binary" means: the overcurrent relays auxiliary contact that activates the CB ON coil closes. This terminates state 3 and starts state 4.

The measurement table shows for state 3 that 320ms after it started, the auxiliary contact for the ON coil closed.

State 1: "wait for open command"

Set to output 400A until the trigger condition "Binary" occurs.

Here, trigger condition "Binary" means: the overcurrent relays auxiliary contact that activates the CB OFF coil closes. This terminates state 1 and starts state 2.

The measurement table shows for state 1 that 233ms after the fault inception the auxiliary contact for the OFF coil closed.


Set to output 100A until the "Overload" trigger condition occurs.

Here, trigger condition "Overload" means: due to the closing CB, CPC 100 is able to provide the 100A. This is regarded a "clearing overload situation". Therefore, the closing CB represents the "Overload" trigger and terminates state 4.

The measurement table shows for state 4 that the overload cleared 163ms after state 4 started.

Note: This time does not represent the actual CB closing time. It also includes the additional time to compensate for the debounce (see note below).

Therefore, in this example the real value of the CB closing time equals 163ms - 100ms = 63ms.



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Time sequence of the four statesFigure 2-6:Time sequence of the four states to test an autoreclosure cycle with a short relay dead time as well as the CB opening and closing times

*) State 4 includes the additional 100ms CPC 100 adds to compensate for the debounce(see note above).


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t

fault inception: overcurrent condition occurs

auxiliary contact for the CB OFF coil closes.

CB opens

state 1 state 2 state 3

auxiliary contact for theCB ON coil closes

CB closes

state 4*)

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100ms


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2.3 Measuring the CB Opening TimeThis sequence of two states measures the CB opening time, i.e., the time it takes for the circuit breaker to open after a trip command was issued.

To do so, the CB coil "OFF" is activated by a switch that, at the same time, is wired to CPC 100s binary input BinIn to act as a trigger signal (refer to figure 2-8).

Figure 2-7:Setup for measuring a circuit breakers opening time

OFF

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Figure 2-8:Sequencer test card with parameters and measurements of the two states

Time sequence of the two states:Figure 2-9:Time sequence of the two states to test a circuit breakers opening time

State 2: "wait for CB to open"


Here, trigger condition "Overload" means: CPC 100 cannot provide the 400A any longer because of the opening CB. Therefore, the opening CB represents the "Overload" trigger and terminates state 2.

The measurement table shows for state 2 that the CB opened 57ms after state 2 started. This time represents the actual CB opening time.

State 1: "wait for open command"

Set to output 400A until the trigger condition "Binary" occurs.

Here, trigger condition "Binary" means: the switch to activate the CB coil is pressed. This switch is wired to CPC 100s binary input BinIn, i.e., pressing the switch within the set 30s of time represents the "Binary" trigger and terminates state 1.

The measurement table shows for state 1 that the switch was pressed 2.3s after the state began, i.e., after CPC 100s "test start/stop" push-button was pressed.

Since the CB was still closed during that time, a current was output.


Switch to activate the CB coil is pressed ("Binary" trigger).

state 1t

state 2

CB is open ("Overload" trigger).

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2.4 Measuring the CB Closing TimeThis sequence of two states measures the CB closing time, i.e., the time it takes for the circuit breaker to close after a trip command was issued.

To do so, the CB coil "ON" is activated by a switch that, at the same time, is wired to CPC 100s binary input BinIn to act as a trigger signal (refer to figure 11).

Figure 2-10:Setup for measuring a circuit breakers closing time

ON

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Figure 11:Sequencer test card with parameters and measurements of the two states



State 2: "wait for CB to close"


Here, trigger condition "Overload" means: due to the closing CB, CPC 100 is able to provide the 100A. This is regarded a "clearing overload situation". Therefore, the closing CB represents the "Overload" trigger and terminates state 2.

The measurement table shows for state 2 that the overload cleared 163ms after state 2 started. This time, however, does not represent the actual CB closing time. It also includes the additional time to compensate for the debounce (see note below).

Therefore, in this example the real value of the CB closing time equals 163ms - 100ms = 63ms.


State 1: "wait for close command"

Set to output 50A1 until the trigger condition "Binary" occurs.

Here, trigger condition "Binary" means: the switch to activate the CB coil is pressed. This switch is wired to CPC 100s binary input BinIn, i.e., pressing the switch within the set 30s of time represents the "Binary" trigger and terminates state 1.

The measurement table shows for state 1 that the switch was pressed 1.7s after the state began, i.e., after CPC 100s "test start/stop" push-button was pressed.

Since the CB was open during that time, no current was output.


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Time sequence of the two states:Figure 12:Time sequence of the two states to test a circuit breakers closing time

*) State 2 includes the additional 100ms CPC 100 adds to compensate for the debounce(see note above).

state 1 state 2*)

CB is closed ("Overload" trigger).

Switch to activate the CB coil is pressed ("Binary" trigger).

t

I 100ms

1 Using This Document1.1 Operator Qualifications and Safety Standards1.2 Safety Measures1.3 Conventions and Symbols Used1.4 Related Documents

2 Basic Circuit Breaker Tests2.1 Testing an Overcurrent Relay with ARC Function2.2 Testing an Overcurrent Relay with ARC Function and Measuring the CB Opening/Closing Time2.3 Measuring the CB Opening Time2.4 Measuring the CB Closing Time

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