TM1800 Circuit Breaker Analyzer System: Programma
TM1800 Circuit Breaker Analyzer System: Programma
Programma
TM1800 Circuit Breaker Analyzer System
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regulations have been clarified and the application of                                         Equipment and methods that
existing rules has tightened. Keeping a good safety record                                     supports DualGroundTM testing are
is becoming a crucial asset in attracting investors and                                        associated with the DualGround
customers.                                                                                     symbol. This symbol certifies the
                                                                                               use of groundbreaking technology
The capacitive coupling from live high-voltage conductors
                                                                                               and methods that enables a safe,
induces harmful/lethal currents in all parallel conductors in
                                                                                               fast and easy workflow with both
all substations. Grounding both sides of the test object
                                                                                               sides grounded throughout the test.
conducts the induced current to earth and provides a safe
area for the test personnel. See Figures 1 and 2.
Figure 1. With only one side grounded the induced current can   Figure 2. Testing is much safer using the DCM module and
reach values high enough to be harmful or lethal for humans.    DualGround.
                                                                      Two risky steps (3 & 5) in the workflow are left out and one
 Dual Ground                                                          step is made safer. Result: safer, faster and easier testing.
 Conventional Testing
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                                                                           TM1800 Circuit Breaker Analyzer System
Figure 5. DRM is a reliable method to estimate the length/wear of the arcing contact.
The DRM1800 provides high current and the TM1800 gives an accurate measurement
with very good resolution. Besides, it is possible to use DualGround testing.
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                                                                             TM1800 Circuit Breaker Analyzer System
Specifications are valid after 30 minutes warm up time. System     ■ Temperature sensor connection
time base drift 0.001% per year. Specifications are subject to     ■ Quick backup on USB device
change without notice.
                                                                   ■ Trigger inputs and outputs
Environment                                                        ■ Outputs for warning signal
Application field                                                  ■ Earth (Ground) connection
For use in high-voltage substations and industrial environments.   ■ Communication interfaces (USB, Ethernet, etc)
Temperature
Operating:                 -10°C to +50°C (+14°F to +122°F)        BASIC UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
Storage & transport:       -55°C to +70°C (-67°F to +158°F)        Power supply (nominal) 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Humidity:                  5% – 95% RH, non-condensing             Power consumption      250 VA (max)
                                                                   Dimensions              515 x 173 x 452 mm
CE-marking                                                                                (20.3” x 6.8” x 17.8”)
LVD                        Low Voltage Directive 73/3/EEC am.      Weight                 15.5 kg (34.2 lbs)
                           by 93/68/EEC
EMC                        EMC Directive 89/336/EEC am. by         External Input
                           91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC     Trig in
                                                                        Time accuracy: ±0.1 ms
                                                                        Voltage mode
                                                                        Input range: 0 to 250 V AC/DC
MODULAR DESIGN OF THE TM1800                                            Threshold level: user configurable in software steps of 1 V
                                                                        Contact mode
BASIC UNIT, Cat. No. CG-19090                                           Open circuit voltage: 35 V DC ±20%
The modularized design makes it very flexible to user                   Short circuit current: 10 to 40 mA
needs and enables reconfiguration for new demands and                   Threshold level: 1 - 2 kΩ
upgrade with new functionality. The user can configure             External Output
TM1800 to a complete test set based upon user specific             Trig out
need. The firmware, CABA Local, guides the user to                      Number of channels: 3 (Trig Out, DRM, Warning)
efficient circuit breaker testing.                                      Pulse duration: 1-999 ms, user configurable in steps of 1 ms
                                                                        Voltage mode
All inputs and outputs on the TM1800 and the modules                    Open circuit voltage: 12 V DC ±5%
are designed to withstand the harsh environment in high-                Voltage at 0.5A: 9 V DC ±10%
voltage substations and industrial environments.                        Max short circuit current: 1.5 A
                                                                        Contact mode
With built-in protection circuits and software-designed                 Max switching current: 0.5 A at 12 V and resistive load
protection the TM1800 has built-in suppression to protect               Voltage at 0.5A: 9 V DC ±10%
against failures caused by over-voltages generated in the               Max short circuit current: 1.5 A
substations and high-voltage environments.                         DRM (for DRM1800 only)
                                                                   Warning
The HDD module is a part of the basic unit and contains                 Relay: for lamp or horn
the hard drive with all data and software setup. It can                 Pre-operation warning: 0 0 999 s, user configurable in
easily be removed and changed.                                          steps of 1 s
                                                                    Voltage mode
                                                                        Output voltage: 12 V DC ±10%
                                                                        Voltage at 0.5A: 9 V DC ±10%
                                                                        Short circuit current: Fuse 1 A DC fasting acting type
                                                                        (F1H250V)
                                                                        Contact mode
                                                                        Max switching current: 1 A at 12 V and resistive load
                                                                   Communication Interface
                                                                   USB             Ver. 1.1
                                                                   Ethernet        100 base-Tx Fast Ethernet
                                                                   External screen SVGA, up to 800 x 600 at 24 bit color,
                                                                                   32 MB SDRAM
                                                                   HMI, Human-Machine Interface
                                                                   CABA Local     Circuit breaker analyzing software
                                                                       Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish
                                                                   Display        Transreflecting to increase visibility in direct
                                                                                  sunlight
                                                                       Diag. Size 21 cm (8”)
                                                                   Keyboard       Built-in
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CONTROL MODULE, Cat. No. CG-19030                               TIMING M/R MODULE, Cat. No. CG-19080
The control module controls                                     The timing M/R module uses one hook-up for testing all
the operation of the circuit                                    the important timing parameters of a contact without the
breaker. Various circuit breaker                                need of reconnection or special set-ups.
operation sequences can be
                                                                One timing M/R module will
performed accurately and without
                                                                measure up to six contacts
any bounce.
                                                                including linear PIR contacts.
This module also measures
                                                                The timing M/R module is
important parameters during the
                                                                using patented Active
test. Coil current, control voltage,
                                                                Interference Suppression to
coil resistance for each phase on
                                                                obtain correct timing and
one phase operated circuit
                                                                accurate PIR values regardless
breaker is automatically measured
                                                                of interference in high voltage
without any additional test lead
                                                                substations.
connections. Auxiliary contact
timing is measured for single                                   The module is equipped with
operation.                                                      three galvanically isolated XLR
                                                                female connectors with built-in
■   Three independent contact
                                                                voltage source.
    functions per module
                                                                ■   Six channels per module
■   Pre-programmed sequences
    Close, Open, Close/Open,                                    ■   Active Interference Suppression
    Open/Close, Open/Close/Open
                                                                ■   High resolution and up to
■   Timing of a and b auxiliary contacts for single operation       40 kHz sampling
TIMING AUX MODULE, Cat. No. CG-19060                        PRINTER MODULE, Cat. No. CG-19050
The timing aux module expands                               The Printer module offers a
the TM1800 system with timing                               convenient and practical way of
inputs for measuring any auxiliary                          making printouts of test results in
contact on the circuit breaker.                             the field.
It measures timing of both dry                              The printouts contain both
and wet contacts for example                                numerical and graphical results.
timing of spring charging motor,                            Pre-installed printer templates in
anti-pump relay etc.                                        the TM1800 are easy to adapt
■   Six channels per module                                 and provide different printout
                                                            formats to suit specific needs for
■   Polarity insensitive                                    a comprehensive test report.
■   Dry and wet auxiliary contacts                          ■   Thermal printer sensitive line
                                                                dot method
TIMING AUX MODULE
SPECIFICATIONS                                              ■   Paper width 114 mm (4")
General
No. of channels    6
                                                            ■   Printing speed 50 mm/s
Time base accuracy ±0.01% of                                    (400 dot lines/s)
                   reading ±1 sample interval
Max sample rate    20 kHz                                   PRINTER MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
Measurement time 15 s at 20 kHz sample rate,                General
                   30 s at 10 kHz sample rate,              Printer type        Thermal printer
                   200 s at 10 kHz sample rate using data   Paper type          Thermal 114 mm
                   compression                              Max sample rate     20 kHz
Weight             0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)                         Storage & transport
                                                            temperature         -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
Voltage mode                                                Weight              0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
Input voltage range 0 - 250 V AC/DC
Status threshold    ±10 V
Accuracy            ±0.5 V
Contact mode
Open circuit voltage 25 to 35 V
Short circuit current 10 to 30 mA
Status threshold      Closed < 100 Ω, Open > 2 kΩ
HDD MODULE
The HDD module is a special
module which is a part of the
basic unit. It is a data storage
module.
Storage of all set up, user
customization and measurement
data is done in the HDD
module. The module is easily
replaced e.g. when different
users are sharing one TM1800
and want individual setups, data
and configurations.
■   Change set-up, user
    customization, measurement
    data by changing HDD
    module
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