TM1800

Circuit Breaker Analyzer System

User’s Manual

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ZP-CG01E
TM1800
Circuit Breaker Analyzer System

User’s Manual

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Contents

1 Safety 4.6 Timing Aux module.........................................................31

____________________________________ 8 4.7 Printer module................................................... 31
1.1 General................................................................ 8 How to change paper....................................... 31
Symbols on the instrument................................. 8 4.8 HDD module...................................................... 33
1.2 Safety instructions................................................ 8 4.9 Dummy module................................................. 33
1.3 Protective earthing procedure in HV 5 Installing/removing modules________ 34
environments.................................................... 12
5.1 Installing a module............................................. 34
2 Introduction
5.2 Removing a module........................................... 35
___________________________________ 14
6 CABA Local
2.1 Features............................................................. 14 ___________________________________ 36
Benefits............................................................ 14
6.1 Start/Shut down CABA Local.............................. 36
2.2 User’s Registration.............................................. 15
Start................................................................. 36
2.3 Service and Support........................................... 15 Shut down........................................................ 36
Contact Information......................................... 15
6.2 OnLine Help....................................................... 37
Checklist before calling/e-mailing for support... 15
WHAT´S THIS?.................................................. 37
2.4 Shipping TM1800.............................................. 16 MANUAL.......................................................... 37
3 System overview 6.3 Navigation & display buttons.............................. 38
___________________________________ 18
6.4 Main and submenus.......................................... 38
3.1 The instrument.................................................. 18 Selected items bar............................................ 38
3.2 Control panel..................................................... 18 6.5 Repair CABA Local............................................. 39
3.3 Display............................................................... 19 6.6 Updating CABA Local........................................ 39
3.4 Navigation buttons............................................ 20 6.7 Optional software.............................................. 40
3.5 Top panel........................................................... 21 Printer and Back-up media................................ 40
3.6 Module panel.................................................... 22 Antivirus........................................................... 40

3.7 Keyboard........................................................... 23 6.8 The main menu.................................................. 40

Templates......................................................... 40
3.8 External equipment............................................ 23
Breaker List....................................................... 40
Network/External computer.............................. 23
Breaker View.................................................... 40
Printer.............................................................. 23
Analyser View................................................... 40
Backup media................................................... 23
Transducers....................................................... 40
External screen................................................. 24
System Settings................................................ 40
3.9 Operating positions............................................ 24
6.9 Templates menu................................................. 41
4 Modules
What is a template........................................... 41
___________________________________ 26
How to create a template................................. 41
4.1 Control module................................................. 26 Max Config Template........................................ 41
4.2 DCM module..................................................... 27 Comparison to test plans in CABA Win . .......... 42
DCM capability................................................. 28 Create a subfolder............................................ 42
4.3 Timing M/R module........................................... 29 Delete a subfolder............................................ 42
Rename a subfolder.......................................... 42
4.4 Analog module.................................................. 30
Create a template from a breaker..................... 42
4.5 Digital module................................................... 30
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Rename a template........................................... 42 DATE & TIME.................................................... 66

Set a template as default.................................. 42 Company data.................................................. 67
Delete a template............................................. 42 Units................................................................. 67
6.10 Breaker List menu............................................ 43 Printer.............................................................. 67
Create a breaker............................................... 43 Select printer.................................................... 68
Edit Breaker ID.................................................. 44 System Versions................................................ 69
Delete a breaker............................................... 44 Hardware Data................................................. 69
Import a breaker............................................... 44 Backup/Restore................................................. 69
Export a breaker............................................... 45 7 Perform testing
Begin a new test............................................... 45 ___________________________________ 72
Edit Test ID........................................................ 46 7.1 TM1800 Start-up............................................... 72
Delete a test..................................................... 46
7.2 Check list - before testing.................................. 72
Hook up diagrams & transducers...................... 47
View a recording.............................................. 47 7.3 Basic test........................................................... 73
Graph............................................................... 47 7.4 Quick test.......................................................... 73
Parameters....................................................... 49 7.5 Define a new circuit breaker.............................. 74
Graph layout.................................................... 49 7.6 Using circuit breaker created in CABA Win......... 74
Display settings................................................. 49 Import circuit breaker set-ups from CABA Win.. 75
Print preview.................................................... 50
7.7 Reporting........................................................... 76
Delete recording............................................... 50
Print preview.................................................... 76
Edit notes......................................................... 50
Send recordings to other report formats........... 77
6.11 Breaker View menu.......................................... 51
7.8 Evaluate the results............................................ 78
Make settings for a breaker.............................. 51
Timing measurement........................................ 78
Breaker set up example..................................... 51
Motion measurement....................................... 78
Setting the pulse and delay times..................... 51
Coil currents..................................................... 79
Setting the measurement preferences............... 52
Dynamic Resistance Measurements (DRM)........ 79
Settings............................................................ 53
Setting the trig in settings................................. 53 7.9 Store measurements.......................................... 80
Setting the resistance measurement To do backup.................................................... 80
preferences....................................................... 54 8 Application
Setting the measurement time & sample examples__________________________ 82
interval............................................................. 55
8.1 Example 1.......................................................... 82
Motion measurement preferences menu........... 55
3-phase circuit breaker with two interrupters per
6.12 Analyzer view menu......................................... 56 phase and separate operating mechanism with
Hook-up instructions........................................ 56 DualGround...................................................... 82
Select transducer.............................................. 57 8.2 Example 2.......................................................... 84
Monitor............................................................ 57 3-phase circuit breaker with single interrupter per
6.13 Transducers menu............................................ 58 phase and common operating mechanism........ 84
Define new transducer...................................... 58 8.3 Example 3.......................................................... 85
Defining motion transducer.............................. 58 3-phase circuit breaker with two interrupters per
Calibrating resistive transducers........................ 58 phase and separate operating mechanism........ 85

6.14 System Settings menu...................................... 66

General............................................................ 66

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9 Specifications
___________________________________ 86
Specifications TM1800............................................. 86
10Troubleshooting & FAQ
___________________________________ 88
10.1 Troubleshooting............................................... 88
10.2 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions .................. 89
11 Data analysis
___________________________________ 90
11.1 Analysis window (CABAana)............................ 90
File menu.............................................. 90
Edit menu............................................. 90
View menu............................................ 91
Parameter Window........................................... 91
Graph Window................................................. 91
Layout menu......................................... 92
Compare - menu.............................................. 93
Window menu................................................. 94
Report.............................................................. 95
12 Quick Guide
___________________________________ 98
Select – Connect – Inspect....................................... 98
STEP 1: Select.......................................................... 98
STEP 2: Connect...................................................... 99
STEP 3: Inspect......................................................... 99
Index_ _____________________________ 100

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1 Safety

1.1 General 1.2 Safety instructions

1] Read All Instructions. All safety and operat-
ing instructions must be read before using
IMPORTANT
TM1800.
Read and comply with the following in-
structions. 2] Retain All Instructions. All safety and operat-
Always comply with local safety regula- ing instructions must be retained for future
tions. reference.
3] Follow All Instructions. All operating and
Symbols on the instrument usage instructions for the TM1800 must be
Caution, refer to accompanying docu- followed. To avoid damage, do not exceed
ments. the maximum specified input limits.
Never do any work on a circuit breaker un-
less the control circuits of the circuit breaker
Caution, risk of electric shock. are disconnected from the TM1800 control
module or remote operation.
Turn off the power and disconnect all the
Protective conductor terminal. connected leads and the power plug before
dismounting or adding any modules to the
TM1800.
Use caution when working near bare con-
WEEE, Waste Electrical and Electronic ductors or bus bars. Accidental contact with
Equipment. Please utilize your local a conductor may cause electrical shock. At
WEEE collection facilities in the dispo- dry locations use caution when working with
sition of this product and otherwise voltages that exceed 33 V AC and 46 V peak
observe all applicable requirements. or 70 V DC, such signals pose a shock hazard.
At wet locations, use caution when working
with voltages that exceed 16 V AC and 22
V peak or 35 V DC. Follow the local safety
regulations.
4] Grounding (Earthing).
Single ground system. This equipment can
be used only in electrical systems with single
ground.
The user must verify before connecting this
unit to power, that High Voltage Ground
and Low Voltage Protective Ground create
a single protective ground with no measur-
able voltage potential existing between
these ground systems. If a voltage potential
is found between the ground systems please
consult local safety regulations.
Mains cord protective conductor. The
TM1800 is equipped with a power cord with
integral safety ground pin. Do not defeat the
safety ground in any manner. The equipment

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must be connected to a grounded mains out- tric shock, or other hazards.

let. Not doing so may result in fire or electric The Timing M/R module inputs are designed
shock. to CAT I Environment – Secondary (signal
Separate ground wire. The TM1800 case must level) or battery operated circuits of electron-
also be grounded by the separate protective ic equipment. Not connected to mains.
ground wire with connection to the Protective DO NOT use the Timing M/R inputs to meas-
Conductor Terminal on top of the TM1800. ure on circuits in measurement category II, III
Check the continuity of the protective or IV.
ground wire before each use. Make sure the
6] Heat. The TM1800 must be situated away
connector is fastened properly to the TM1800
from any heat sources such as radiators, heat
Protective Conductor Terminal. Make sure
registers, stoves, or other products that pro-
the connection point at the ground system
duce heat.
is fastened properly. Route the wire so that
it is unlikely to be walked on or that it may 7] Ventilation. Slots and openings in the
loosen accidentally by someone or something TM1800 are provided for ventilation. They
moving near it. ensure reliable operations of the TM1800,
Note: The protective ground wire must not keeping it from overheating. These open-
be loosened while any input connector is at- ings must not be blocked nor covered during
tached to the contacts of a high voltage cir- operation. Do not install the TM1800 in a
cuit breaker or another device being subject closed space, such as a rack or cabinet, unless
to inductive or capacitive coupled interfer- proper ventilation is provided through fol-
ence from surrounding high voltage wires. lowing the manufacturer’s installation proce-
dure. Blocking the ventilation slots prevents
5] Connections and disconnections to the proper airflow and may result in fire, electric
inputs. All input or output connections and
shock or equipment damage. Do not run the
disconnections must be made only while
TM1800 with an empty module slot, insert a
the circuit breaker poles are connected to
Dummy module.
ground on both sides. Always connect the
TM1800 to ground before making any other 8] Water and moisture. Do not use the TM1800
connections to the TM1800. near water. To prevent fire or shock hazard,
The Timing M/R module inputs are designed do not expose the TM1800 to rain or mois-
to handle coupled interference current from ture.
surroundings by active interference suppres- Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Doing
sion. The protection, though, is relaying on so may result in electrical shock.
a current path from the connected inputs to 9] Accessories. Do not use any accessories not
ground. recommended by the TM1800 manufacturer
The current passing through the wires may as they may cause hazards.
be harmful if there is no current path to
ground since, in that case, the high voltage 10] EMC Warning. The TM1800 generates, uses,
may cause an arc. and can generate radio frequency energy.
Before connecting or disconnecting the If not installed and used in accordance with
TM1800 to a high voltage circuit breaker’s this manual it may cause interference to
contacts, make sure the circuit breaker is radio communications. The TM1800 has
closed and connected to ground on both been tested and found to comply with the
sides. limits for measurement equipment designed
The rules regarding connection to protec- to provide reasonable protection against
tive ground given above must be followed such interference when used in an industrial
closely. environment. Operation of the TM1800 in
Neglecting these rules may result in fire, elec- a commercial or residential area is likely to

Figure 1.2-1 Protective conductor terminal

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cause interference, at which case, the user, to the outputs. Do not exceed the specified
at his own expense, will be required to take input voltage limit on any of the TM1800
whatever measures that may be required to inputs.
correct the interference.
16] Lightning. For added protection for the
11] Cables. To conform to the CE requirements TM1800 during a light storm, or when it is
for high frequency radiation, shielded cables left unattended and unused for long periods
or cables with added ferrite filters must be of time, unplug it from the AC outlet and
used for connection to the inputs/outputs. from all cables connected to the inputs. This
Do not use auxiliary equipment and/or cables will prevent damage to the TM1800 due to
not recommended by the TM1800 manufac- lightning and power supply surges.
turer. Note: The protective ground wire must not
be loosened while any input connector is
12] Cables Protection. Connecting cables must
attached to any source of power, especially
be routed so that they are not likely to be
the contacts of a high voltage circuit breaker
walked on nor pinched by items placed upon
or another device being subject to inductive
or against them. Do not place them under-
or capacitive coupled interference from sur-
neath the TM1800 or other heavy objects. Do
rounding high voltage wires.
not pull on or tie them. Pay particular atten-
tion to the connectors. To disconnect a cable, 17] Overloading. Do not overload AC wall out-
unlock the retainer (in case of an XLR con- lets, extension cords, or integral convenience
nector), grasp the connector firmly and pull. outlets as this can result in fire or electric
Tugging on the cord may damage and result shock hazard.
in fire or electric shock. If an input- or output
18] Object and liquid entry. Never push objects
cable becomes damaged, stop using it. Use of
of any kind into the TM1800 through open-
a damaged cable may result in fire or electric
ings as they may touch dangerous voltage
shock.
points or short parts that could result in fire
13] Power Cord Protection. Power supply cords or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
must be routed so that they are not likely to kind into the unit.
be walked on nor pinched by items placed
19] Place the TM1800 at a strong and stable
upon or against them. Do not place the cord
place. Do not place the TM1800 on an unsta-
underneath the TM1800 or other heavy
ble cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
objects. Do not pull on or tie the cord. Pay
unit may fall, causing serious damage to a
particular attention to the cords at AC wall
person, and serious damage to the unit.
plugs and convenience receptacles, and at
Do not place the TM1800 in areas with exces-
the point where the cord connects to the
sive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
TM1800. To disconnect the power cord, grasp
the plug firmly and pull. Tugging on the cord 20] A TM1800 and Cart Combination should
may damage and result in fire or electric be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
shock. If the power cord becomes damaged, force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
stop using it. Use of a damaged cord may unit and the cart combination to overturn.
result in fire or electric shock. Disconnect the power cord and cables when
moving the unit. Moving the unit with the
14] Power sources. The TM1800 must be oper- cord or cables attached is dangerous. It may
ated from the type of power source indicated
result in injury.
on the marking label and in the installation
instructions. If you are not sure of the type of 21] Carrying. Handle with care when carrying the
power supplied to your facility, consult your unit. Lifting the unit with your back bended
local power company. Not doing so may result or dropping the unit may result in injury or
in fire or electric shock or equipment damage. equipment damage.
Use an easily accessible power outlet. This 22] Damaged TM1800. Do not use the TM1800
will ensure that you can disconnect the if the test leads appear damaged. Do not
power quickly in case of a problem. continue using a damaged TM1800. Using a
The TM1800 should be operated only from damaged TM1800 may result in fire or electric
the type of power source indicated on its shock.
nameplate. Never touch the plug and power cord if it
15] Inputs and outputs. Do not apply voltage begins to thunder. Touching them may result

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in electric shock. for safe operation after service. Refer to

Do not touch a damaged LCD panel directly manufacturer’s production test instructions.
with bare hands. Neglecting these measurements after service
The liquid crystal, which leaks from the may result in fire, electric shock, or other
panel, is poisonous if it enters the eyes or hazards.
mouth. If any part of the skin or body comes
27] Cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
in direct contact with the panel, please wash
cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.
thoroughly. If some physical symptoms result,
Periodically clean the TM1800 with a soft cloth.
please consult your doctor.
Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth
23] Servicing. Do not attempt to service the lightly dampened with a mild detergent solu-
TM1800 yourself; opening or removing cov- tion.
ers can expose you to dangerous voltage Periodically clean the area around the mains
and other hazards. Please refer all servicing plug and at all other connectors.
to qualified service personnel as opening or Dust, water or oil on the connectors may
removing covers may result in fire, electric result in fire.
shock or equipment damage. Unplug the TM1800 before cleaning it.
If, for some reason, you need to return your Cleaning the TM1800 while it is plugged into
TM1800, please use either the original trans- a power outlet or an input or output is being
port box or one of equivalent strength. connected to a power source may result in
electric shock.
24] Damage requiring service. Unplug the TM1800
from all connections and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
- When any connector is damaged, including
mains plug.
- If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the TM1800.
- If the TM1800 has been exposed to rain or
moisture.
- If the TM1800 does not operate normally (fol-
low operating instructions).
- If the TM1800 has been dropped or damaged
in any way.
- When the TM1800 exhibits a distinct change
in performance. This indicates a need for serv-
ice.
If the TM1800 begins to emit smoke, smells
like something is burning or makes strange
noise, disconnect all power connections im-
mediately and contact your dealer for advice.
25] Replacement parts. When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or that they have the same
characteristics as the original parts. Unau-
thorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
26] Safety check. Upon completion of any repairs
to the TM1800, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the
unit is in safe operating condition. Except for
visual inspection and function tests, dielectric
strength test and Protective Ground (Earth)
& Bonding impedance tests are required

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1.3 Protective earthing Preparation of the circuit breaker

Before connecting or disconnecting the TM1800 to a
procedure in HV High-Voltage Circuit Breaker, make sure the breaker is
environments closed and earthed (grounded) on both sides accord-
ing to local safety regulations.

IMPORTANT
Connection of test cables to the circuit
breaker
All connections and disconnections of cables at the
Protective earth (ground) Circuit Breaker shall be done while the breaker is
Connect the clamp of the yellow/green protective closed and grounded on both sides according to local
conductor supplied with TM1800 to station earth safety regulations.
(ground) and the other end of the conductor to the
terminal on TM1800 marked Mains supply - Voltage
The TM1800 shall only be supplied by power accord-
ing to the specifications stated at the mains inlet on
TM1800.
This connection must be done before any test cables
and the mains supply cable are connected to TM1800 Always connect the TM1800 to a power outlet with
and this connection shall be the last connection protective ground.
removed.
Mains supply - Protective earth (ground)
The earthing (grounding) is needed since induced cur-
rent from the High-Voltage Circuit Breaker can cause Dangerous voltage may be present in systems that are
hazardous voltages. See Figure 1.3-1. earthed separately.

Figure 1.3-1

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The mains cable may only be connected to a mains

socket with a protective earth that is connected to
nearby earth and earthed objects. Check with the
nominated person in control of work activity that the
systems are connected in accordance with local safety
regulations.
If separate earthing cannot be discounted: one of the
following methods may be used, on the condition
that local safety regulations are observed:

▪▪connect the earth systems temporarily

▪▪use a (portable) electrical power source
▪▪use an isolating transformer; the secondary side's
protective earth must not be connected to the primary
side's earth

Remove earthing (ground) at one side

Removing of earthing (grounding) at one side must
be done in accordance with local safety rules. When
only one side of the circuit breaker is connected to
earth (ground), two important rules must be followed
closely to protect service personnel and measuring
equipment from hazardous voltages:

▪▪The TM1800 case must remain earthed (grounded) by the

separate protective conductor
▪▪Connections or disconnections of test cables may not be
made at the Circuit Breaker

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2 Introduction

2.1 Features made to reduce the number of connecting leads re-

quired. Furthermore, many functions have been auto-
High voltage circuit breakers are extremely important mated to reduce the number of manual exercises and
for the function of modern electric power supply sys- circuit breaker operations required to perform a test.
tems. The breaker is the active link that ultimately has As a result, the training needed to use the TM1800 to
the role of quickly opening the primary circuit when its full extent is minimized and the time to carry out
a fault has occurred. Many times, the breaker has actual tests is minimal.
to perform its duty within a few milliseconds, after
months, perhaps years of idly standing by. Since RCM
and condition based maintenance have become the
Benefits
established strategies for most owners and operators ▪▪Integrated software support with predefined breaker
of electric power supply systems, the need for reliable templates and application oriented software for testing,
and accurate field test instruments is obvious. assessment and archiving of results. Results in faster
and easier breaker testing. Reduced need for operator
Ever since its introduction in 1984 of the first micro- training, shorter connection and testing time.
processor based circuit breaker analyser on the world
▪▪Stand-alone functionality reduces the number of items
market, Megger has taken the lead in portable test and boxes the tester needs to bring to the field.
instruments for high voltage circuit breakers. Over the
years, many new user requirements have lead Megger ▪▪Communication interface based on 10/100Mbit Ethernet
to innovate new solutions to provide test engineers in standard makes the communication between TM1800
and PC very fast and reliable.
the field with effective tools for determining the status
of circuit breakers. ▪▪Fully modular concept gives user great flexibility. Allows
for up to 48 + 48 timing channels.
In line with the Megger product line tradition, the
TM1800 Circuit Breaker Analyzer System is portable ▪▪USB interfaces enable easy backup and data storage for
and rugged, making it suitable for use in any type transport from one system to another by using memory
sticks or portable CD/RW etc.
of environment. The concept is a flexible, modular
system that can be easily configured for any type of ▪▪All parameters measured according to IEC 62271-100, IEC
circuit breaker. 60694 and IEEE C37.09.

Distribution circuit breakers with one contact per

phase and one operating mechanism can easily be
tested.
Transmission circuit breakers often have a more
complex design with several contacts per phase and
separate operating mechanisms. Even here, TM1800 is
fully capable of capturing any parameter. For example,
when testing circuit breakers with pre-insertion resis-
tor (PIR) contacts, the TM1800 automatically measures
timing of the main and PIR contacts, as well as the
resistance value of the pre-insertion resistor.
TM1800 has a straightforward and user-friendly inter-
face, CABA Local. The display is an 8-inch trans-reflec-
tive screen that enhances the use in direct sunlight.
The user interface, CABA Local, has been designed
to facilitate setup and analysis. There are, for exam-
ple, integrated help functions that guides the user
throughout the testing. Special efforts have also been

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2.2 User’s Registration 2.3 Service and Support

Please, send in the User’s registration form to: For technical assistance please contact your local Meg-
ger representative or direct your request to the office
Megger Sweden AB, Eldarvägen 4,
in Sweden.
SE-187 75 TÄBY, Sweden.
By fax: +46 8 510 195 95. Contact Information
By e-mail: seinfo@megger.com Internet: www.megger.com
E-Mail: seinfo@megger.com
Note It is very important that you register as a
TM1800 / CABA Local user to get continuous Tel: +46 8 510 195 00
product information and access to various Fax: +46 8 510 195 95
improvements on your actual release.
Address
Megger Sweden AB
Eldarvägen 4
Box 2970
SE-187 29 Täby
Sweden

Checklist before calling/e-mailing

for support
▪▪Restart TM1800 with the On/Off button
▪▪Try to repeat the operation if possible
▪▪Try minimize the operation by excluding some measured
parameters. Do a timing with no analog measurements.
▪▪Check that no fuse has failed
▪▪Read the manual

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2.4 Shipping TM1800

If you are going to send the TM1800 with parcel serv-
ice use the original transport box or one with equiva-
lent strength. Megger can not take responsibility for
transport damages.

Note Always make a back-up of your valuable data

on USB memory before shipping.
If possible it is recommendable to remove the
HDD module and transport it as hand lug-
gage.

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3 System overview

3.1 The instrument 3.2 Control panel

❶
❷
❸
❶
❷ ❸

❸ ❹
❹

① Control panel
❺ ❻
② Display
③ Navigation buttons
④ Keyboard

From the control panel you operate and monitor the circuit
❺ breaker position, you set the operation sequence and run
the measurements.

① LUMINANCE
❻ Set the brightness of the display
② ON/OFF
③ POSITION
Indicates the position of the circuit breaker
main contacts if the coil circuit is connected
to the control module.
“O” indicates Open position
“I” indicates Closed position

⑤ Top panel
Note Position indicates per operating
⑥ Module panel mechanism(s). If the Circuit Breaker has
common operating mechanism only one
LED will indicate the CB position.
④ SEQUENCE
Indicates the next operation of the circuit
breaker. If Auto-detect breaker state is
enabled in CABA Local or CABA Win, only
possible sequences for the circuit breaker are
selectable.

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⑤ OPERATE
Initiates the selected operation sequence
3.3 Display
without measuring. The yellow “OPERAT-
ING” LED is lit as long as the sequence is
performed.
⑥ OPERATE/MEASURE
Initiates the selected operation sequence and
makes the measurement. Green “READY”
LED must be lit before turning the rotary
switch. The yellow “OPERATING” LED is lit as
long as the sequence is performed.

A high contrast 21cm (8”) display with sufficient

brightness (350 cd/m2) for viewing in direct sunlight.

Note The display is not a touch screen. Do not press

on the screen since it may cause damage to
the equipment.

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3.4 Navigation buttons

❶ ❶
❺
❸

① Navigation buttons
Most of the CABA Local functions are con-
trolled by the ten navigation buttons (1). The Note The Navigation buttons are used when
function of a navigation button is stated on buttons are shown on screen. If no buttons
the display button on the screen right next are displayed the built in mouse is used to
to it. navigate in the menus.
You can activate the function either by press-
ing the navigation (1) button or by clicking
on the display button (2) using the trackball
and “mouse keys” on the keyboard or using
an external mouse.
② Display buttons
The arrow buttons are used to move the
pointer within the apparent window
③ Main menu
④ Tree structure
⑤ Selected items bar
⑥ Help function
By pressing the “Question mark, “?”, but-
ton you invoke the help function. Move the
pointer to the object in question.

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3.5 Top panel ⑤ Synchronization

SYNC IN
① Mains input Input for synchronization and data transfer
TM1800 can be supplied with either between TM1800 in series (Daisy Chained).
100 –- 240V AC at 50-60 Hz. The maximum Use only the recommended cable.
power consumption is 250 VA. Always use
the power cord supplied with the unit. SYNC OUT
② TRIG IN Output for synchronization and data transfer
Used for external trig of the unit. Starts an between TM1800 in series (Daisy Chained).
initiated measuring sequence from a remote Use only the recommended cable.
destination by either a contact make or ⑥ TEMP
break or voltage signal. Settings are made Input for digital temperature sensor. Type
from CABA Local or CABA Win, if installed. High Precision 1-wire® Digital Thermometer
③ Binary outputs Dallas DS18S20.
TRIG OUT ⑦ Auxiliary
Contact or voltage output to synchronize Ethernet
external equipment with a measuring se- Port for connection to network or external
quence. Default setting is contact mode. computer
Settings are made from CABA Local or CABA
Win if installed. The contact or voltage mode USB
is indicated on the output terminals. Port for connection of accessories like CD-
ROMs, printers, memory sticks, keyboard,
DRM mouse etc.
Contact or voltage output to DRM injection
control unit. Settings are made from CABA Serial RS232 port
Local or CABA Win if installed. The contact Port for external equipment like Analog mo-
or voltage mode is indicated on the output dem or for connection to external computer
terminals.
Parallel LPT
Warning Port for external printer
Output for external device used to give
audio and/or visual signal before and during SVGA
measuring sequence. Default setting is volt- Output for external screen
age mode. Settings are made from CABA Lo-
cal or CABA Win if it is installed. The contact
or voltage mode is indicated at the output
terminals.
TM1800 does not have an internal warning
signal.

Fuse
For specification see chapter 9, External
outputs.
④ Protective conductor terminal
Connection to earth (ground), see chapter
1 Safety

❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼

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3.6 Module panel

The module panel has 10 slots. In slot 1-8 you can
place any of the standard modules.
Slot 9 is reserved for future extension.
Slot 10 is dedicated for the HDD module.
The standard modules are:

① Control
② Timing M/R
③ DCM
④ Digital
⑤ Analog
⑥ Timing Aux.
⑦ Dummy
⑧ Printer
⑨ Reserved for future extension
⑩ HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

The modules are described in chapter “4 Modules”.

IMPORTANT
The module slots 1 to 8 must have a mod-
ule/Dummy module mounted to achieve a
correct cooling of the TM1800.

❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❾ ❿

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3.7 Keyboard 3.8 External equipment

Network/External computer
The TM1800 can be connected to a network or direct
to an external computer.
For connection to a network an Ethernet cable can
be used and for connection to an external computer
a twisted Ethernet cable. If your computer is running
Windows® 2000/XP a USB cable, parallel cable or se-
The keyboard is for communication with CABA Local rial cable can be used.
and TM1800 operating system. The TM1800 can be connected to Microsoft network
The aluminum keyboard is designed for heavy duty and Novell network.
use. It has 66 keys, all the standard characters are
available plus additional measuring specific characters Network settings
such as µ, °, ± and Ω. Built- in trackball with left and Services
right mouse buttons.
▪▪Client for Microsoft Networks
If you want to use a standard PC mouse to control
TM1800, connect a PC mouse to the USB or COM ▪▪File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks
port on the top panel. Any configurations needed, Protocols
follow instructions for the PC mouse.
▪▪TCP/IP Protocol
Settings for TCP/IP
▪▪Dynamic IP Address
▪▪Dynamic DNS Server Address
▪▪NetBIOS Enabled over TCP/IP

Printer
Software for printers and back-up media can be
installed without acceptance from Megger. Please see
the Microsoft Windows XP HCL (Hardware Compat-
ible List) for printers and back-up media that are
hardware compatible. (http://www.microsoft.com/
windows2000/server/howtobuy/upgrading/compat/
search/devices.asp)
See also section “Printer” in 6.14 System settings
menu”.

Backup media
As backup media you can use USB memory stick, PC
flash card, CD recorder or similar. USB memory stick
are used for software updates

Connecting/removing USB memory

Connecting
1] Insert the USB memory.
Removing
1] Navigate to “System Settings”, “Hardware
Data”.
2] Press the “Stop Hardware Device” button.

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3.9 Operating positions

The TM1800 can be operated in different positions,
either on a table or on the ground. The handle and
the keyboard are then set into the suitable position.
Here we will show some of the possible combinations.
1] Use both hands and simultaneously push the
black buttons “C” on each side of the han-
dle to release it and then turn the handle to
desired position.
2] Still using both hands, raise the keyboard
slightly “A” and with your thumbs press the
keyboard bar “B” down and move the key-
board into desired position.
3] Remove the USB memory stick.

External screen
You can connect an external monitor to the TM1800.
Use the connector on the Top panel for SVGA moni-
tor. Both the internal monitor and the external moni-
tor will show the same display.

The keyboard has three fixed positions except the closed

position. This image shows the keyboard with the keyboard
bar in position “1”, which is the first position after opening.

Keyboard in position “2”.

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Keyboard in position “3”.

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4 Modules

There are seven types of standard modules, one spe-

cial module and the Dummy module
4.1 Control module
The standard modules are: Control, DCM, Tim-
ing M/R, Analog, Digital, Timing Aux. and Printer
module.
The special module is the HDD module. The HDD
module is part of the Basic Unit and always placed in
slot 10.
The Dummy module is mounted where there is no
standard module mounted. This is important for the
cooling of the TM1800.

The module controls the operation of the circuit

breaker. It gives a pulse to the coil for close, open
and for the motor operation. The module has three
contact closures, one for each phase. For 1-phase
operation use phase A for close and phase B for open.
If two modules are used you can have 3-phase opera-
tion with separate voltage for all phases and close and
open operation. You can use the same voltage for all
operations, just connect inputs in parallel.
The start and stop of the pulse is set in CABA Local or
in CABA win.
During use control module measures coil current and
battery voltage (supply voltage to coils) and timing of
auxiliary contacts in control circuit of circuit breaker.
The unit also measures the coil resistance. This fea-
tures are possible to set in CABA Local and CABA
Win.

▪▪Three independent contact functions per module.

▪▪Sequences C, O, C-O, O-C, O-C-O.
▪▪The function of the sequence is set in CABA Local or
CABA Win.
▪▪Station auxiliary voltage measurement (when station
battery voltage is used for operation)

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Note Auxiliary contact timing is measured for single 4.2 DCM module
operation. Depending on time lapse between
O and C pulse timing may work for combined
operations. When there are auxiliary contacts
in series the result is dependent on both con-
tacts and it is not possible to distinguish each
contact separately.
For specifications, see “Control module” in chapter 9
Specifications.

Terminal configuration
The module has safety connectors. Use cables with
touch-proof plug contacts. The terminals are grouped
in three similar sections A,B and C suited for 3-phase
operation or for close, open and motor operations in
1-phase system.

IN connect the supply (+)

OUT connect to close/open circuit of the circuit breaker

0V connect zero (-) if needed

NC (No Connection) This is a blind terminal that can
The DCM module uses a measuring technology called
be used for temporary placement, for safety, of
cable plugs when you want to disconnect coil Dynamic Capacitive Measurement. One pair of DCM
circuits. and Timing M/R modules measures timing on up to
six breaks (e.g. three phase circuit breakers with two
Number of modules needed breaks per phase) with both sides grounded, Dual-
Ground™ technology. The TM1800 system can be
Normally you need one or two modules.
equipped with multiple DCM and Timing M/R module
▪▪1 module to operate circuit breakers with 3-phase pairs that enable timing measurement on up to 18
operation mechanism. breaks.
▪▪1 module more to operate circuit breakers with 1-phase For specifications, see “DCM Module” in chapter
operating mechanism. 9 Specifications.

Using the DCM module and the DualGround technology

makes testing a lot safer.

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DCM capability
Limitations
The technology utilised in DCM is applicable on all
circuit breaker technologies. Still some limitations are
present for certain circuit breaker configurations.

GIS circuit breakers

When timing GIS circuit breakers, attach ferrite clamps
with permeability greater than 1500 on the connec-
tions between ground switch and grounded enclosure
according to figure 4.2-1.

Note A Ferrite kit is avaiable as an optional acces- Fig. 4.2-2

sory. Art.no. XB-40090
If it is not possible to mount ferrites on the grounding
links/shunts of the insulated ground switch, connect
an additional 20-meter ground cable between ground
switch and stationary ground. Then remove the links/
shunts between ground switch and enclosure accord-
ing to 4.2-1 and 4.2-3. If it is not possible to increase
the impedance of the grounds the DCM technology
will fail.

Fig. 4.2-3

Circuit breakers with parallel resistor

contacts
The parallel resistor contact itself is not detected by
DCM timing. Only the main contact is detected. Paral-
lel contacts with resistors from 10 Ohm and above is
not interfering with the main contact DCM timing.

Graphite nozzle breakers

DCM timing is carried out the same way as conven-
tional timing, i.e. closing time can be either graphite-
graphite or graphite-silver transition, depending on
the moving contact alignment. Due to this DCM, and
Fig. 4.2-1
all other timing, is not suitable for timing graphite
nozzle breakers. Instead you shall use DRM together
with CABA Local SW (version R04A and later) for a
specific evaluation.

Long distance between accessible DCM

cable connection points
Some circuit breakers, e.g. certain models of dead
tank breakers, may have longer distance between
the accessible connection points than the maximum
spread of the DCM cable (4 meters). Thus, you need
to extend the DCM cable in such case. However, if

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you extend the DCM cable it is not guaranteed that

the DCM works properly
4.3 Timing M/R module
Terminal configuration
The module is equipped with six female DIN connec-
tors on the front grouped pairwise in phase sections
named A, B and C. Each phase section has two con-
nectors for connection to two breaks.
The module is also equipped with one female D-SUB
connector for connection to its peer Timing M/R
module using an interconnection cable (included with
DCM module).
The “TUNE” button initiates tuning on all six chan-
nels. While tuning, the light diodes blink. When ready,
the corresponding channel’s light diode is constantly
lit

Number of modules needed

▪▪1 module to measure circuit breakers with up to 2 breaks
per phase
▪▪2 module support circuit breakers with up to 4 breaks per The Timing M/R module measures timing on Main
phase and Resistive (parallel) contacts. The module measures
up to six breaks with both main and resistive contact,
▪▪3 module support circuit breakers with up to 6 breaks per
giving in total 12 measuring channels. The TM1800
phase
system can be equipped with multiple Timing M/R
modules that enable any type of test setup to be per-
formed. All three connectors (phases) are galvanically
isolated and have built-in voltage source.
For specifications, see “Timing M/R Module” in chap-
ter 9 Specifications.

Terminal configuration
The module is equipped with three XLR female con-
nectors on the front grouped in phase sections named
A, B and C. Each connector has three pins for connec-
tion to two breaks.
1 First break point
2 Second break point
0 Common point for both breaks

Number of modules needed

▪▪1 module to measure circuit breakers with up to 2 breaks
per phase
▪▪2 modules supports circuit breakers with up to 4 breaks
per phase
▪▪Up to 8 modules can be mounted in the TM1800

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4.4 Analog module 4.5 Digital module

Analog channel is for measurement of motion, volt- Digital channels for measurement of motion, both
age, current, vibration, density, pressure etc. linear and rotary with incremental/digital transducer.

The module is for motion measurements with stand- ▪▪Number of channels 6x per module
ard linear or rotary transducers (resistive analog type), ▪▪Measurement ranges transducer resolution up to +/-
shunts and 4-20 mA transducers. 32000 pulses.
Standard XLR male contact connection in module. ▪▪Power supply: 5 V +/-5% and 12 V DC +/-5% at 200 mA.
Transducer cable with female XLR contact. For specifications, see “Digital Module” in chapter 9
▪▪Three channels per module Specifications.

Terminal Configuration Terminal configuration

The terminals are grouped in three similar sections A,B The terminals are grouped in three similar sections A,B
and C suited for 3-phase operation (L1 L2 L3, RST). and C suited for 3-phase operation (L1 L2 L3, RST).

Standard XLR male connection in module. Cable with Interface type: RS422 female connection on module,
female XLR contact needed, included in the delivery of cable with male RS422 needed, included in the deliv-
TM1800. ery of the Digital module.

0 earth
IN input value from transducer IMPORTANT
OUT output from unit to transducer Make sure that the transducer you con-
nect has the correct pin configuration.
Note These channels should be turned off in CABA Wrong configuration can damage the
Local or CABA Win when not in use, to avoid TM1800.
error messages.
Number of modules needed
Number of modules needed
1 module for each six digital motion measurements.
1 module for three analog measurements simultane-
ously.
Example: For 3 motion measurements, 1 voltage and
1 current measurement you need 2 modules.
For technical specification see “Analog Module” in
chapter 9 Specifications.

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4.6 Timing Aux module 4.7 Printer module

Measures timing of up to six (6) auxiliary contacts in

voltage or contact mode. For example:
Module for making printouts. Printouts can also be
▪▪a and b contacts timing made via parallel (LPT) output in top module or from
▪▪Spring charging motor timing PC with CABA Win.

▪▪Anti-pump contact timing A number of different printout formats are available

as well as user adapted, both graphic and numeric.
Note When at least one a and one b contact is You can have printouts in English, German, French,
selected in Breaker View the a and b contacts Spanish, Swedish. The printing can be set to automat-
in the coil circuit are measured automatically ic printout in CABA Local and CABA Win.
by the Control module.
▪▪Thermal printer sensitive line dot method
When more than one a or b contact is selected the
▪▪ Paper width 114 mm (4”)
Timing Aux module will be used to measure the re-
maining contacts. ▪▪Paper thickness 60 to 100 micrometer

For specifications, see “Timing Aux Module” in chap- ▪▪Printing speed 50 mm/s
ter 9 Specifications. For specifications, see “Printer Module” in chapter 9
Specifications.
Terminal configuration
The terminals are grouped in three similar sections A,B Terminal configuration
and C suited for 3-phase operation (L1 L2 L3, RST). No connections needed.
Red recommended for plus voltage For connection of external printer see “Printer” in
3.8 External equipment and in 6.14 System settings
Black recommended for minus voltage
menu.
Number of modules needed
1 module for six auxiliary contacts on the circuit How to change paper
breaker. 1] Turn off the TM1800.
2] Remove the four screws on the printer mod-
ule.
3] Remove the old paper holder.
4] Push the button “A”, the lever below will
snap to position “2”.

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8] Pull the paper out about 20 cm ( 8 inches)

and tear of excess.

9] Push back the lever to position “1”.

5] Push the lever from “2” to position “3”.

10] Insert the module gently into the slot

number 8. Check that the module PCB-con-
nector fits into the connector at the bottom.
11] Fasten the module using the four screws and
washers.

6] Mount the new paper roll.

7] Feed the paper until it comes out from the
slot, see picture below.

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4.8 HDD module 4.9 Dummy module

HDD module is a special module which is a part of A Dummy module is always mounted in a slot where
the basic unit. The purpose with the module is data there is no other module mounted. This is important
storage. for the cooling of the TM1800.

This module is intended to be in slot 10 in the module

panel.

Note TM1800 can not work without this module.

It is advised to remove this module when

TM1800 is stored and during rough /long
transports, to be carried as hand luggage

See chapter 5 Installing/removing modules.

IMPORTANT
After transport or storage, earth (ground)
TM1800 and plug in the HDD module in
TM1800 before you connect the TM1800
to supply voltage.
See chapter 5 Installing/removing mod-
ules.
For specifications, see “HDD module” in chapter
9 Specifications.

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5 Installing/removing
modules
5.1 Installing a module
Choose a slot (1-8) for the new module. Slot number IMPORTANT
10 is dedicated for the HDD module. Replace worn or damaged screws and
washers.

IMPORTANT This is important to ensure a good protec-

Use ESD bracelet when removing module tive earth (ground) connection.
covers or modules.
Slots number 1 to 8 must have a module/
Do not remove any other covers, but the Dummy module mounted to achieve a
covers for the modules. correct cooling of the TM1800.

1] Turn off TM1800.

2] Disconnect all cables including voltage supply
to TM1800.
3] Remove the dummy module (use a Torx
T10 screwdriver, included in the delivery of
TM1800).
4] Push the module gently, straight into the
slot. Make sure the contact terminal fits cor-
rect into the socket-contact in the bottom of
the slot.
5] Fasten the module using all the four screws
and washers.
6] Save the dummy module. It has to be in-
stalled again if you remove a module.

Tip
You do not need to loosen the screws en-
tirely, see picture below. The screw holes
in the module covers are treaded and the
screws has a waist to prevent losing the
screws.

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5.2 Removing a module

IMPORTANT
Use ESD bracelet when removing module
covers or modules.

Do not remove any other covers, but the

covers for the modules.
1] Turn off TM1800.
2] Disconnect all cables including voltage supply
to TM1800.
3] Remove the four screws holding the module.
4] Pull the module straight up.
5] Insert and fasten a Dummy module by means
of the four screws with lock washers.
6] Fasten the module cover using the four
screws and washers.

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6 CABA Local

CABA Local is the standard software program to

operate the TM1800 circuit breaker analyzer. In CABA
6.1 Start/Shut down CABA
Local you run the tests, view the measurements, do Local
set-ups etc.
Start
1] Connect the TM1800 to the mains, 100 - 240 V
AC at 50/60 Hz. The maximum power con-
sumption is 250 VA. Always use the power
cord supplied with the unit.
2] Switch on the TM1800 by pressing the ON/
OFF button on the control panel.
3] During the start-up procedure the ON/OFF
indication lamp will blink until Windows® XP
starts. Then all indication lamps on the con-
trol panel will lighten up, the OPERATE and
OPERATE/MEASURE lamps blinking.

Note During the start-up procedure do not try to

operate TM1800. If you try to do a measure-
ment during the start-up you will risk loosing
the recorded data.
4] When the screen below is shown the TM1800
is ready to run. The Analyzer View is the
start screen that visualizes the link between
TM1800 and the test object.

Shut down
1] Press the ON/OFF button.

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6.2 OnLine Help MANUAL

By pressing the “Question mark, “?”, button you
1] Press the “MANUAL” button to get access to
the OnLine Manual.
invoke the OnLine Help function. You can get direct
information on current topic or go to the complete 2] Click the “Bookmarks” tab to view the con-
manual and search for information. tent.
3] Click on desired topic.
Note The OnLine Help is not available in the “Ana-
lyzer Window”.
The keyboard button F1 does not invoke the Tip
OnLine Help function. You can also go to the manual index and
look for the desired topic.

WHAT´S THIS?
Using this option will automatically direct you to the
current topic in the OnLine Help.
1] Press the button “WHAT´S THIS?”.
2] Move the pointer to desired ocbject and click
left mouse button.
The user manual will be opened.

3]

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6.3 Navigation & display 6.4 Main and submenus

buttons There are six main menus (3), each having several
sub menus in a tree structure. The top left and right
Most of the CABA Local functions are controlled by navigation buttons are dedicated to move between
the ten navigation buttons (1). The function of a navi- the main menus.
gation button is stated on the display button (2) on
the screen right next to it. Moving between the main menus does not affect the
state of how it is displayed. The chosen sub menu
① Navigation buttons will always remain despite moving to other main
② Display buttons menus. Example: If you go from one main menu, also
③ Main menu showing submenu, to another main menu and back
again, the first main menu will look the same as it was
④ Tree structure
before you left it, with the submenu.
⑤ Selected items bar
⑥ By pressing the “Question mark, “?”, button
Selected items bar
you invoke the OnLine help function. See sec-
tion 6.2 OnLine Help. The selected items bar (5) shows the selected tem-
plate or breaker and is useful when moving between
You can activate the function either by pressing the the sections. If no item is selected the bar displays: No
navigation (1) button or by clicking on the display but- Breaker or Template Selected.
ton (2) using the trackball and “mouse keys” on the
keyboard or using an external mouse. We will use the
term “Press the xxx button” in the following instruc-
tions.
The arrow buttons to the left are used to move the
pointer within the apparent window.

❶ ❶
❺
❸

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6.5 Repair CABA Local 6.6 Updating CABA Local

If you are experiencing problems with your TM1800 For updates of CABA Local use the USB memory .
that could be software related there is an option to
repair the system. The repair reinstalls the original Note Do not connect the TM1800 to the Internet.
TM1800 system files without removing any existing
measurements (breakers in breaker list). You can initi- To update the software in your TM1800 contact the
ate a repair with the following procedure: Megger support team.

1] Turn off the TM1800.

2] Turn on the TM1800 and then directly press
and hold the “Ctrl” key on the keyboard
until message “Repair started, please wait
while restoring TM1800 system” is shown in a
command window named “TM1800 Startup
Manager”. (This will take a few minutes).
3] Wait while your TM1800 software files are
updated.
4] When asked to “Close the following applica-
tions before continuing the install” choose
“Ignore”.
5] Click “OK” when informed “TM1800 Setup
completed successfully”.
6] Click “Yes” when prompted to restart.
Done! You have now repaired your software.
If the problems still remain – contact the Megger sup-
port team.

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6.7 Optional software 6.8 The main menu

IMPORTANT
Do not install other software in TM1800,
except printer drivers, software for back-
up media and virus protection. Installing
other software could cause the TM1800 to
fail or damage.

If virus protection is installed in TM1800 it

is on the user’s responsibility.

Megger Sweden AB will not take any

responsibility for optional soft-wares that
are installed.

Printer and Back-up media Templates

Create your list of templates and use as base when
Please see the Microsoft Windows XP HCL (Hardware
you create a new circuit breaker
Compatible List) for printers and back-up media that
are hardware compatible.
Breaker List
Antivirus Here you do measurements on your current circuit
breakers and tests. You can also create circuit breaker
We recommend you to use Norton Antivirus software
setups.
for the TM1800. This software is tested by Megger
Sweden AB. It is the user’s responsibility to keep the
antivirus software updated. Breaker View
Here you do settings for your circuit breaker.

Analyser View
Here you see the view of how your modules are used
in current test. You can also continuously view the
state of each channel, MONITOR mode.

Transducers
Here you define and calibrate your transducers.

System Settings
Here you do the system settings for TM1800 and
CABA Local

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6.9 Templates menu What is a template

The template contains all test plan information and
settings. This helps you to test the breaker in exactly
the same way each time, which ensures accurate com-
parisons under same test conditions and settings.
The template contains settings for the TM1800;
channels in use and configuration, connecting, timing
pulse and graphs settings. Every setting that is needed
for the test but the selection of transducers. However,
if a conversion table for the transducer is used this
is stored in the template. During a test it adapts the
TM1800 for your needs.
There are three kinds of templates, the Max Config
template, Standard templates (delivered with the
TM1800) and custom made templates. The Max
The Templates main menu is the starting-point when Config template and Standard templates are non edit-
you edit your list of circuit breaker testing templates. able.
These templates are used to create set-ups for new
circuit breakers. The templates are displayed in alpha- Note Breakers associated to a Standard template
betical order in a tree structure. cannot be edited.
When the top level “Breaker template(s)” is highlight-
ed you can define new breaker template from breaker How to create a template
or create a sub folder. 1] To create a template for a breaker you must
If you go down in the tree structure to “MAX CONFIG have created the breaker in the “Breaker
TEMPLATE” the display buttons to right will change, List”, see section 6.10.
see image below. 2] Create a breaker by choosing “MAX Config
Template” or one of the standard templates.
Do all needed settings under “Breaker
View”.
3] Go to “Templates”.
4] Choose the “Define New Template” and
choose your breaker from “Breaker List”.
Give the template a suitable name e.g. for
which type of circuit breaker is it meant to
be used. All settings done for the breaker are
now also set in the new template. When you
in the future will test a new breaker of the
same type you choose this template and then
run the test.

The “MAX CONFIG TEMPLATE” is set automatically to

maximum measuring possibilities of your TM1800 de-
Max Config Template
pending on the hardware configuration, number and As factory setting the “MAX CONFIG TEMPLATE” is
types of modules, without motion measurements. set as default. This is to make sure that you can run a
test the first time without any settings. If you get into
problem doing measurements due to settings, it is a
good basic template to use to see that the TM1800
and the breaker works correct together. When you
make breaker setup it is also good to use the “MAX
CONFIG TEMPLATE” as a base.
The “MAX CONFIG TEMPLATE” is automatically up-
dated every time you start the analyzer. This procedure
is done to make sure that the “MAX CONFIG TEM-
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PLATE” always comply with the TM1800 configura- 3] Enter the new name of the folder in the
tion. Folder ID text field.
4] Press the “OK” button.
Note If you work with a certain type of breaker dur-
ing a period in time you can set its template
as default. By this you do not have to choose Create a template from a breaker
template. As soon as you turn the operation Templates can be created by copying the breaker
knob the TM1800 use your template. setup from any breaker in the breaker list. You can
If you do not select any breaker before you run a create a template from any breaker in the “Breaker
measurement (i.e. turn the operation directly after List”, see section 610 “Create a breaker”.
starting the analyzer) the TM1800 use the template 1] Choose the “Define New Template”.
that is set as default (“MAX CONFIG TEMPLATE”).
2] Choose the breaker from “Breaker List” that
you want to create a template of.
Note If you set another template as default, that
template can not be adapted to the current 3] Give the template a suitable name e.g. for
configuration of the TM1800. which type of circuit breaker is it meant to
be used.
Comparison to test plans in CABA All settings done for the breaker are now also set in
Win the new template. When you in the future will test a
new breaker of the same type you choose this tem-
The template in CABA Local is a test plan with ad-
plate and then run the test.
ditional settings. All possible settings are made, only
transducer needs to be selected before the test is
performed. Rename a template
1] Navigate to the template you want to re-
Create a subfolder name.

The TM1800 is delivered with a set of standard 2] Press the “CHANGE/DELETE” button.
breaker templates located in the Standard Template(s) 3] Enter the new name of the template in the
folder. You may however want to create your own Folder ID text field.
sets of templates. Start off by creating a subfolder:
4] Press the “OK” button.
1] Navigate to the folder in which you want to
create a subfolder.
Set a template as default
2] Press the “CREATE SUBFOLDER” button.
The default template is used when you want to run a
3] Write the name (ABB in this example) of the quick test (see chapter 7 Perform testing, section 7.4
folder in the Folder ID text field. Quick test).
4] Press the “OK” button. 1] Navigate to the template you want to set as
default.
Delete a subfolder 2] Press the “SET AS DEFAULT” button.
This is how you delete a subfolder and all its content:
1] Navigate to the folder that you want to Delete a template
delete. 1] Navigate to the template that you want to
delete.
2] Press the “CHANGE/DELETE” button.
3] Press the “DELETE” button. 2] Press the “CHANGE/DELETE” button.
4] Confirm deletion by pressing the “YES” but- 3] Press the “DELETE” button.
ton. 4] Confirm deletion by pressing the “YES” but-
ton.
Rename a subfolder
1] Navigate to the folder you want to rename.
2] Press the “CHANGE/DELETE” button.

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6.10 Breaker List menu

The Breaker List main menu is the starting-point when
creating, editing, importing, exporting and initiating
a breaker test. Access to the test recordings are also
obtained via this list.

The CABA Win icon. The breaker has

been created in CABA. Few new set-
tings can be changed in CABA Local e.g.
pulse. Non changeable data is grey out in
“Breaker view”.
CABA Win icon is grey, means that the
breaker is created in CABA Win and not Create a breaker
converted to CABA Local format. Once 1] Navigate to the root level folder labeled
the breaker is marked it will be con- Circuit Breaker(s).
verted.
2] Press the “DEFINE NEW BREAKER FROM TEM-
The CABA Local icon. The breaker has
PLATE” button.
been created in TM1800.
The list of templates appears in the tree
CABA Local icon is grey. The breakers are menu.
non editable in CABA Local. This can be
a breaker created by a non standard test
plan in CABA Win. Breaker view is not
accessible.
The test icon shows the test level of your
breaker.

The operation icon shows the operation

level of your breaker.

The recording icon shows the record level

of your breaker.

The Notebook icon shows the notebook

in your breaker or test.

3] Navigate to the desired template.

4] Press the “OK” button.
When the symbols are red crossed, means the
breaker test (or tests) cannot be performed by this
TM1800 (lack of channels or breaker with special
CABA Win test plan).

All individual breakers are organized in alphabeti-

cal order at a breaker level (2) that is situated below
the root level (1). Underneath each breaker there is
a test level (3) where the test occasions are sorted in
descending order (the latest on top). A test contains a
set of operations on the operation level (4). Finally, the
recordings of an operation are sorted in descending
order at the recording level (5).

A breaker is added to the list. By default the name is

equal to the date and time when it was created.

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If you want to rename it see the next section, “Edit Note To change set-up of a breaker please refer to
breaker ID”. chapter “6.5 Breaker view menu”.

Edit Breaker ID Delete a breaker

1] Navigate to the breaker that you wish to 1] Navigate to the Breaker that you wish to
edit. delete.
2] Press the “EDIT BREAKER ID” button. 2] Press the “DELETE BREAKER” button.

3] Confirm the deletion by pressing the “YES”

button.

The default label for ID1 is Breaker ID1. In this example it Import a breaker
has been set to Substation. The four labels for the ID:s can
1] Navigate to the root level folder labeled
be user defined, see section “6.14 System Settings Menu”.
Circuit Breaker(s).
3] Press the “Substation” (Breaker ID1) button.
2] Press the “IMPORT/EXPORT OF BREAKER”
button.

4] Use the “Scroll up” / “Scroll down” naviga-

tion buttons to choose from the user defined
drop down menu. Go to the next step if you 3] Press the “IMPORT BREAKER” button.
wish to add a breaker ID to the drop down
menu.
5] Fill in the text field with a new substation
name.
6] Press the “Add to List” button. (Use the De-
lete button to remove items from the list.)
7] Press the “BACK” button.
8] Repeat from step 3 to define the 3 additional
ID:s.

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Begin a new test

1] Navigate to the breaker that is going to be
tested.
2] Press the “BEGIN NEW TEST” button.

4] Navigate to the volume and folder where the

breaker files (*.arc) that you wish to import
are located, by using the Browse button.
5] Click the “Open” button in the Browse win-
dow.
6] In the list, select the breakers you want to 3] Fill in the “Test ID” and “Type of Test” text
import and click “IMPORT”. fields. This is optional, also see the next sec-
The selected breakers are now added to the tion “Edit a Test”.
breaker list.
7] Repeat from step 4 if you want to import
breakers from other locations.
8] When you are done, press the “EXIT” button.

Export a breaker
1] Navigate to the root level folder labeled
Circuit Breaker(s).
2] Press the “IMPORT/EXPORT OF BREAKER”
button.
3] Navigate to the breaker you want to export.
4] Press the “EXPORT BREAKER” button.
4] Press the “BACK”button in order to view the
test.

5] Navigate to the volume and folder where

you want the breaker file to be saved.
6] Enter a valid archive file name.
7] Click the “Save” button.

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Edit Test ID
9] Press the “Date” button if you for some
1] Navigate to the test designation that you reason want to alter the date of the test oc-
want to edit. casion.
2] Press the “EDIT TEST ID” button. 10] 10.Fill in the “Year” text field. Press the
3] Fill in the “Test ID” text field with the new “Month” and “Date” buttons repeatedly un-
designation. If this field is left empty the til the desired month and day appear in the
date and time designation will be shown in respective text fields.
the breaker list. 11] Press the “BACK” button.
4] Press the “Type of test” button. 12] Press the “Time” button.

5] Use either of the “Scroll up/Scroll down” 13] Press the “Hour”, “Minute” and “Second”
navigation buttons to choose from the user buttons repeatedly to alter the time.
defined drop down menu. Go to the next
step if you wish to add a new type. 14] Press the “BACK” button twice to return to
the Breaker List main menu.
6] Fill in the “Type of Test” text field.
7] Press the “Add to list” button. (Use the “De- Delete a test
lete from list” button to remove items from
1] Navigate to the test that you wish to delete.
the list.)
2] Press the “DELETE TEST” button.
8] Press the “BACK” button.

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2] Press the “VIEW RECORDING” button.

3] Confirm deletion by pressing the “YES” but-

ton.

Hook up diagrams & transducers

1] Navigate to the breaker operation designa-
tion that you want to perform. Graph
When viewing the recording you can choose to view
2] Press the “HOOK UP DIAGRAM & TRANSDUC-
the graph.
ERS” button.

3] The Analyzer View will be shown. Refer to

the section “6.6 Analyzer view menu” for Navigate in Analyse Menu
details.
Exit Analyse Window

Scroll up

Scroll down

Scroll left

Scroll right

Zoom in

Zoom out

View a recording
Print Protocol
1] Navigate to the measurement recording des-
ignation that you want to view.

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Label names CCCIR[n] Phase C, close coil current circuit [n]

In the graph window the recordings have a label for TCIR[n] Common phase, trip coil current circuit [n]
identification. ATCIR[n] Phase A, trip coil current circuit [n]
The label names in the graph view and parameter BTCIR[n] Phase B, trip coil current circuit [n]
view are abbreviated. The first character shows the CTCIR[n] Phase C, trip coil current circuit [n]
measured quantity, the rest of the label name is the
object ID. CMD[n] Common phase, close&trip command [n]
A CMD[n] Phase A, close&trip command [n]
General text object ID
B CMD[n] Phase B, close&trip command [n]
CIR Operation coil circuit C CMD[n] Phase C, close&trip command [n]
CMD Command, control pulse CCMD[n] Common phase, close command [n]
T Trip ACCMD[n] Phase A, close command [n]
C Close (note C is also used for phase C) BCCMD[n] Phase B, close command [n]
M Main contact timing CCCMD[n] Phase C, close command [n]
R Resistor contact timing (not R is also used for right TCMD[n] Common phase, trip command [n]
part of Head) ATCMD[n] Phase A, trip command [n]
R Right part of head BTCMD[n] Phase B, trip command [n]
L Left part of head CTCMD[n] Phase C, trip command [n]

Head naming is a way of naming the breaking cham-

bers on a general stand/structure. AUXa[n] Common phase, a-contact [n]
AAUXa[n] Phase A, a-contact [n]
A Phase A BAUXa[n] Phase B, a-contact [n]
B Phase B CAUXa[n] Phase C, a-contact [n]
C Phase C
AUXb[n] Common phase, b-contact [n]
The first character in the label name AAUXb[n] Phase A, b-contact [n]
BAUXb[n] Phase B, b-contact [n]
DCM Impedance Z
CAUXb[n] Phase C, b-contact [n]
Current I
Voltage V
- Common phase
Angle w
Motion M
A Phase A
Resistance R
B Phase B
Time t
C Phase C
Velocity v
Acceleration a
A [nn] Phase A, break No. [nn]
B [nn] Phase B, break No. [nn]
Object ID list
C [nn] Phase C, break No. [nn]
[n] - the letter n stand for a digit, 0 - 9

Object ID Explanation A [nn]M Phase A, break No. [nn], main contact

CIR[n] Common phase, close&trip coil current A [nn]R Phase A, break No. [nn], resistor contact
circuit [n] B [nn]M Phase B, break No. [nn], main contact
A CIR[n] Phase A, close&trip coil current circuit [n] B [nn]R Phase B, break No. [nn], resistor contact
B CIR[n] Phase B, close&trip coil current circuit [n] C [nn]M Phase C, break No. [nn], main contact
C CIR[n] Phase C, close&trip coil current circuit [n] C [nn]R Phase C, break No. [nn], resistor contact
CCIR[n] Common phase, close coil current circuit
[n]
A[n] Phase A, head [n]
ACCIR[n] Phase A, close coil current circuit [n]
B[n] Phase B, head [n]
BCCIR[n] Phase B, close coil current circuit [n]
C[n] Phase C, head [n]

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Graph layout
A[n] L Phase A, head [n], left break Navigation and operation of this screen can be done
A[n] R Phase A, head [n], right break using the trackball and mouse buttons. Alternatively
B[n] L Phase B, head [n], left break the arrow keys can be used.
B[n] R Phase B, head [n], right break Use the buttons to select column
C[n] L Phase C, head [n], left break
C[n] R Phase C, head [n], right break When the curser is in the On/Off column
use the buttons to change the setting.
A[n] LM Phase A, head [n], left break, main contact
Entries in the Position, Color and Y-scale
A[n] LR Phase A, head [n], left break, resistor columns can be changed using the but-
contact tons.
A[n] RM Phase A, head [n], right break, main
contact
A[n] RR Phase A, head [n], right break, resistor
contact
B[n] LM Phase B, head [n], left break, main contact
B[n] LR Phase B, head [n], left break, resistor
contact
B[n] RM Phase B, head [n], right break, main con-
tact
B[n] RR Phase B, head [n], right break, resistor
contact
C[n] LM Phase C, head [n], left break, main contact
C[n] LR Phase C, head [n], left break, resistor
contact
C[n] RM Phase C, head [n], right break, main
contact Per recorded trace you can set graphical presentation op-
C[n] RR Phase C, head [n], right break, resistor tions such as On/Off (visible/not visible), Position of the
contact trace, trace color and scale of trace.

Parameters Display settings

The Parameters view shows a list of the recorded Navigation and operation of this screen can be done
parameters. using the trackball and mouse buttons. Alternatively
the arrow keys can be used.

Use the buttons to select column.

Entries are changed using the buttons.

List of measurement results is shown in table format.

Note Pass/Fail limits can be also displayed here

but only if this functionality was setup and
activated in CABAWin. It is not possible to do
this in CABA Local.

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Edit notes
1] Press “EDIT NOTES”.
2] Make your notes, and press “BACK”.

Print preview
This image shows an example of a test report, see sec-
tion 7.7 Reporting for more information.

Delete recording
1] Press “DELETE RECORDING”

2] Confirm delete of single recording by press-

ing “YES”

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6.11 Breaker View menu By repeatedly pressing the button you alter the
number of b-contacts per operating mech.
The Breaker View main menu is the starting point for
setting up the technical breaker and measurement
details. All settings done here will affect the breaker
Breaker set up example
individual that is marked in the breaker list. The setting shown above is done for a circuit breaker
with three phases and a separate operating mecha-
The values can be set by using the numeric keys or nism for each phase. Then it is recommended that the
by using the display buttons. Some limitations are TM1800 have two Control modules.
set by the system according to how the TM1800
is equipped, e.g. you cannot select more than two The circuit breaker has four breaks per phase. It is
breaks per phase if the TM1800 only has one Timing probably a high voltage circuit breaker for 400 kV
M/R module. (medium voltage circuit breakers have one break per
phase). For this the TM1800 needs to have two Tim-
ing M/R modules.
Make settings for a breaker
The Circuit breaker has one a- and one b-contact per
operating mechanism. By setting the TM1800 like
shown here it will automatically measure the contacts
in series with the operating coil. Totally six auxiliary
contacts will be measured when you have selected
separate and one a-contact and one b-contact. The
Control module will measure this and no extra cabling
is needed. If you have auxiliary contacts that are not
in the coil circuit you have to select more auxiliary
contacts i.e. if you want to measure one a-contact
that is not in series you have to select two a-contacts
in the TM1800. For other auxiliary contacts you have
to connect them to an Auxiliary module.
Resistor contacts are also chosen. By this the resistor
contact timing and the resistor value (PIR contacts) will
Number of Phases be measured automatically by the same channel that
Here you enter whether the test object is a single or a measures the main contact.
three-phase breaker.
Setting the pulse and delay times
Number of interrupters per phase 1] In Breaker View press the “PULSE AND DE-
By repeatedly pressing the button you alter the value LAY TIMES” button to make the settings. The
to what is necessary for your test. The highest pos- following submenu appears.
sible value is depending on the number of Timing M/R
Modules installed in TM1800.

Resistor contact
Here you select whether the test object is equipped
with resistor contacts (PIR, Pre-insertion resistor con-
tact) or not.

Operating mechanism
This button is used to select whether the test object
has a common or one separate operating mechanism
per phase.

Number of a-contacts per operating

mech.
2] For each operation sequence the settings
By repeatedly pressing the button you alter the are to be done separately. Press the desired
number of a-contacts per operating mech. sequence button. For each sequence the set-
Number of b-contacts per operating mech. tings are done as follows.

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Close Open - Close

1] Use the keyboard to enter the desired value. 1] Use the keyboard to enter the desired value.
The arrow-up and arrow-down button can
2] Press the “BACK” button to leave this screen. be used for quick navigation between the
input fields.
Open
2] Press the “BACK” button to leave this screen.

Open - Close - Open

1] Use the keyboard to enter the desired value.

2] Press the “BACK” button to leave this screen.
1] Use the keyboard to enter the desired value.
Close - Open The arrow-up and arrow-down buttons can
be used for quick navigation between the
input fields.
2] Press the “BACK” button to leave this screen.

Setting the measurement

preferences
1] In “Breaker View” menu press the “MEAS-
UREMENT PREFERENCES” button to make
trigger settings. The following screen ap-
pears:

1] Use the keyboard to enter the desired value.

The arrow-up and arrow-down buttons can
be used for quick navigation between the
input fields.
2] Press the “BACK” button to leave this screen.

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No. of control modules activated

Coil current By pressing the button you select if 1 or 2 control
Pressing the button enables/disables coil current modules shall be used to control the circuit breaker
recording. during the test.

Control voltage Note This function does only have an effect when 2
Pressing the button enables/disables control voltage control modules are installed and the option
recording. separate operating mechanism is selected.

Sense voltage If you have two control modules but activate

one you can measure three times motion but
Pressing the button enables/disables the sensing
with common breaker control.
voltage source in the control modules. If checkbox is
marked, the TM1800 will generate a sensing voltage
on the output of the control module. The sense volt-
DCM
age is for calculation of coil resistance and auxiliary 1] By pressing the button you select if DCM
contacts in the control circuit. The output power is shall be used for timing measurement.
very low, no load voltage is about 30 V DC and short
circuit current less then 30 mA, so it can under normal Setting the trig in settings
circumstances not operate a circuit breaker. For sensi- 1] In “Settings” menu press the “TRIG IN SET-
tive circuits this voltage can be turned off, by unmark- TINGS” button to make trigger settings. The
ing this box. following screen appears:

Note With “Sense voltage” turned off the resist-

ance of coil and auxiliary contacts can’t be
measured and calculated automatically by the
control module.

Settings
1] In Breaker View/Measurement Preferences
press the “SETTINGS” button to make the
settings. The following screen appears.

The trigger settings can be individually adjusted for

each breaker sequence.
2] Press the “TRIG IN SETTINGS” button for
the desired sequence to make the settings.
The following picture shows the settings for

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“CLOSE”. The settings for the other sequenc-

es are the very same.

Trig out mode

By pressing the button repeatedly you toggle be-
Source tween:

Use the button to select if the measurement shall start ▪▪Trig out = Off
upon turning the Operate/Measure knob on the panel ▪▪Trig out = a 12V signal
or upon fulfillment of trigger condition on the Trig in
terminal. To be able to do settings here Trig in must be ▪▪Trig out = closing contact
selected of course.
Duration (ms)
Mode In the field you enter the desired duration of the trig
out signal.
With the button you toggle between “Contact” (dry)
or “Voltage” (wet) sense on the trig in terminal.
Setting the resistance
Direction measurement preferences
With the button you select if the trigger signal shall 1] In Breaker View/Measurement Preferences
be a closing or opening contact in contact mode or a press the “RESISTANCE” button to make the
positive or negative flank in voltage mode. settings. The following screen appears.

Send control pulse

If the button is marked the TM1800 will generate
breaker control commands on the control modules. If
not only the measurement will take place.

Threshold value (V)

Enter the appropriate value in the field if voltage
mode is selected.
Synchronous to the measurement start, TM1800 can
generate an output signal. In the “Settings” menu
press the “TRIG OUT SETTINGS” button to do the
settings.

Static resistance
Pressing the button enables/disables static resistance
measurements.

Coil resistance
Pressing the button enables/disables coil resistance
measurements.

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Dynamic resistance Motion measurement preferences

Pressing the button enables/disables dynamic resist- menu
ance measurements.
1] In Breaker View/Measurement Preferences
press the “MOTION MEASUREMENT PREFER-
Setting the measurement time & ENCES MENU” button to make the settings.
sample interval The following menu appears.
1] In Breaker View, Measurement Preferences
press the “MEASUREMENT TIME & SAMPLE
INTERVAL” button to make the settings. The
following screen appears.

Transducer type
By Pressing the button you select the transducer type
to be used for testing this breaker.
2] Settings can either be done by pressing the
“Absolute” and “Relative”
respective buttons repeatedly or by selecting
the desired value from the drop down lists The buttons are used to toggle between the trans-
using the mouse/trackball ducer modes.

▪▪If Relative is selected you must enter a value for the

Pre-trig time "Nominal stroke".
This is the time duration the recording starts before
▪▪If "Absolute" is selected you can optionally specify a
the sequence is initialized. "Conversion" of transducer values into main contact
values.
Preferred measurement time
This is the total recording time including pre-trig time. Note If you use an angular transducer and want to
use “Relative (nominal stroke used as refer-
Preferred sample interval ence)” select “Linear” as “Transducer type”.
Depending on the measuring method the value might
be automatically set (e.g. DRM). Conversion
1] Press the button whereupon the following
Compression screen appears.
When you check this box the TM1800 will use data
compression. This will affect the measuring time and
resolution.
When you set the “Preferred measurement time” and
“Preferred sample interval” the TM1800 calculates if
compression is necessary. If it is necessary you will get
a message where you are asked if you want to use
compression. If you answers “NO” the test will run
although and data will be recorded until the recording
memory is full.

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6.12 Analyzer view menu

The Analyzer View visualizes the link between
TM1800 and the test object. In Analyzer View you
obtain information about your system configuration,
channel occupancy, hook-up instructions and so on.
When entering the Analyzer View the hook-up screen
is shown.

2] Press button to select Conversion type, “Ta-

ble” or “Linear”.
– If the option "Table" is selected a conver-
sion table file must be loaded by pressing the
"IMPORT CONVERSION TABLE" button
– If "Linear" is selected enter the "Linear
conversion factor".
3] Press “BACK” to leave the Conversion screen.
4] Press the button “SPEED CALCULATION ▪▪The screen shows all modules that are installed and where
POINTS” whereupon the following screen they are located in the system
appears. ▪▪Channels that are, due to the definitions made in breaker
view, not used are marked Off.
▪▪The usage for all active channels are stated e.g. Close for
the upper channel of the first Control Module.
▪▪Each active channel can be marked with the cursor with
the help of the arrow buttons on the left hand side of the
screen or by using the mouse/trackball.

Hook-up instructions
1] Mark any channel and press the “i” button
in the middle of the right hand side of the
screen upon which the system provides you
with the information on how to connect.
Below is an example.

5] Do the appropriate settings for “Close” and/

or “Open”. Whenever possible refer to the
breaker manufacturers definition.
6] Press “BACK” to leave this screen.

2] Press the “i” button a second time to go back

to monitor view.

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Select transducer
If you in Breaker View, Motion measurement prefer-
ences have selected Absolute (see section 6.12) “Se-
lect Transducer” is blinking on the active channel.
1] For selecting a transducer press the “SELECT”
button whereupon the transducer list ap-
pears.

The actual situation is displayed for each channel which is

either a measurement value or a graphical contact open/
close information.

2] Press the “HOOK UP” button to go back to

the hook-up presentation.

2] Select the appropriate transducer and press

the “Select” button.

Now the transducer is selected which then is indicated by

displaying the transducer name at that specific channel.

Monitor
1] By pressing the “MONITOR” button you will
see information about the actual breaker
measurement and status.

Note To get information from control modules con-

nect blue cable to NC and red cable to OUT.

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6.13 Transducers menu

2] Select the appropriate transducer output

type by pressing the”Transducer type” but-
All transducers that you use for circuit breaker testing ton repeatedly. There are three different
are administrated and calibrated via this menu. Once transducer output types available:
the transducers are defined it is just to pick them from
the list when testing. ▪▪"Resistive" transducer output is a voltage that is
depending on the position of the transducer.

Define new transducer ▪▪"Digital" transducer outputs are pulses depending on the
position of the transducer.
1] Press the “DEFINE NEW TRANSDUCER” but-
ton and the following screen appears. ▪▪"4 – 20 mA” transducer output is a current depending on
the position of the transducer.

Calibrating resistive transducers

The calibration can be done in three different ways:
A] Manual. Enter all values (pairs of position &
voltage reading) manually.
B] Using TM1800 readings as reference. Enter
position value manually while using automat-
ic TM1800 voltage reading.
C] Using digital transducer as reference. Using
automatic position reading from a digital
transducer and automatic voltage reading
from TM1800.
In CABA Local transducers are sorted in groups depending
on the transducer input type. Note The system assumes that you use a voltage
2] Select the desired transducer type. reference of 4095 mV applied across the
transducer to be calibrated. If you connect
any other reference you have to multiply each
Defining motion transducer voltage reading with 4095 / (applied ref. volt
1] Press the “MOTION” button. (mV)).

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A. Manually calibrating a resistive

transducer
1] Press the “Calibrate” button. The following
question appears.

2] Press the “NO” button. The following screen

appears.

6] Press the “BACK” button to leave the screen.

3] Enter the calibration values in the fields
B. TM1800 as reference for calibrating a
shown above the graphic. For quick naviga-
tion between the fields use the arrow but-
resistive transducer
tons next to it. 1] Press the “Calibrate” button. The following
question appears.
4] Type in a significant name for the transducer
into the “Transducer ID” field.
5] Press the “Finish Calibration” button.
The evaluation starts and you will se the
result. If you get the “Calibration failure”
message you must recalibrate.

2] Press the “YES” button. The following ques-

tion appears.

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C. Digital transducer as reference for

calibrating a resistive transducer
1] Press the “Calibrate” button. The following
question appears.

3] Press the “NO” button. The following mes-

sage appears.

2] Press the “YES” button. The following ques-

tion appears.

4] Connect the transducer to the specified chan-

nel. Confirm by pressing “OK”. The following
screen appears.

3] Press the “YES” button. The following mes-

sage appears.

4] Connect the transducers to the specified

channels. Confirm by pressing “OK”. The fol-
lowing screen appears.
5] Move the transducer sliding contact to the
desired position and keep it there. Enter the
“Distance (mm)” value in the field “First
point”, see screen above. The value in the
corresponding “Voltage (mV)” field will fol-
low automatically.
6] Move the cursor to the entry field for the
second point. For quick navigation between
the fields use the arrow buttons next to it.
Proceed in the same way to calibrate the
remaining positions. The calibration data of
each position is stored automatically when
moving the cursor to the next field.
7] Type in a significant name for the transducer
into the “Transducer ID” field. 5] Select the digital reference transducer from
8] Press the “Finish Calibration” button. the list. Press the “Select” button to contin-
ue. The following screen appears.
9] Press the “BACK” button to leave this screen.

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6] Now the transducers (digital reference & 2] Enter the calibration values in the fields
resistive) should be mechanically connected shown in the upper right corner. For quick
in a way that the slider of the resistive one navigation between the fields use the arrow
is following exactly the reference. Move the buttons next to it.
transducer sliding contact to the desired posi- 3] Type in a significant name for the transducer
tion and keep it there. into the “Transducer ID” field.
The distance/position value in the fields
shown above the graphic is displayed au- 4] Press the “BACK” button to leave this screen.
tomatically using the data from the digital
transducer. The value in the corresponding Calibrating 4 - 20 mA motion transducers
voltage field will follow automatically. 1] Press the “Transducer type” button repeat-
edly to select the option “4 - 20mA”. The
7] Move the cursor to the entry field for the
following screen appears.
next position. For quick navigation between
the fields use the arrow buttons next to it.
The calibration data of each position is
stored automatically when moving the cursor
to the next field.
8] Proceed in the same way to calibrate the remain-
ing positions.
9] Type in a significant name for the transducer
into the “Transducer ID” field.
10] Press the “Finish Calibration” button.
11] Press the “BACK” button to leave this screen.

Calibrating digital motion transducers

1] Press the “Transducer type” button repeated-
2] Enter the calibration values in the fields
ly to select the option “Digital”. The follow-
shown in the upper right corner. For quick
ing screen appears.
navigation between the fields use the arrow
buttons next to it.
3] Press the “Supply” button to select the pow-
er supply for the transducer, “10V” or “24V”.
4] Type in a significant name for the transducer
into the “Transducer ID” field.
5] Press the “BACK” button to leave this screen.

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Defining pressure transducers

1] Press the “Pressure” button on the “DEFINE
NEW TRANSDUCER” screen.

4] Enter the calibration values in the fields

above the graphic. For quick navigation be-
tween the fields use the arrow buttons next
Calibrating pressure transducers can be done in two to it.
different ways: 5] Type in a significant name for the transducer
A] Manual. Enter all values (pairs of pressure & into the “Transducer ID” field.
voltage or current value) manually. 6] Press the “Finish Calibration” button.
B] Using TM1800 readings as reference. 7] Press the “BACK” button to leave this screen.
Enter pressure value manually while using au-
tomatic TM 1800 voltage or current reading B. TM1800 as reference for calibrating a
pressure transducer
A. Manually calibrating a pressure 1] Press the “Calibrate” button. The following
transducer question appears.
1] Select the appropriate transducer output
type and if needed the power supply by
pressing the “Output/Supply” button repeat-
edly.
2] Press the “Calibrate” button. The following
question appears.

2] Press the “YES” button. The following screen

appears.

3] Press the “NO” button. The following screen

appears.

3] Press the “CANCEL” button if those settings

need to be corrected and start at point 1
again. Press the “OK” button if the settings
are correct. The following message appears.

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that the quantity motion changes to angle.

Defining current transducers

1] Press the “Current” button on the “DEFINE
NEW TRANSDUCER” screen.

4] Connect the transducer to the specified chan-

nel. Confirm by pressing “OK”.
5] Change the pressure to the transducer to the
desired pressure value and keep it constant.
6] Enter the pressure values in the fields shown
above the graphic. The value in the corre-
sponding voltage or current field will follow
automatically.
7] Move the cursor to the entry field for the
next pressure value. For quick navigation
between the fields use the arrow buttons
next to it. 2] Press the “Supply” button repeatedly to se-
The calibration data of each position is lect the correct power supply for the trans-
stored automatically when moving the cursor ducer.
to the next field. 3] Enter the transducers ratio (current and volt-
8] Proceed in the same way to calibrate the age) and offset values.
remaining positions. 4] Type in a significant name for the transducer
9] Type in a significant name for the transducer into the “Transducer ID” field.
into the “Transducer ID” field. 5] Press the “BACK” button to leave this screen.
10] Press the “Finish Calibration” button.
Defining voltage transducers
11] Press the “BACK” button to leave this screen.
1] Press the “Voltage” button on the “DEFINE
NEW TRANSDUCER” screen.
Defining angle transducers
1] Press the “Angle” button on the “DEFINE
NEW TRANSDUCER” screen.

2] Enter the transducers ratio values (Actual

voltage and Voltage).

2] Defining angle transducers is following the 3] Type in a significant name for the transducer
very same procedure as defining motion into the “Transducer ID” field.
transducers, see section “Defining motion 4] Press the “BACK” button to leave this screen.
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Defining vibration transducers

1] Press the “Vibration” button on the “DEFINE
NEW TRANSDUCER” screen.

2] Upon pressing one of the buttons a Win-

dows® file selection box will appear.

2] Enter the transducers ratio values.

3] Type in a significant name for the transducer
into the “Transducer ID” field.
4] Press the “BACK” button to leave this screen.

Import/export of transducer list

3] Select the appropriate file and click on

“Open”.
Transducers are imported from or exported
to a transducer list file that can contain a
number of different transducers. To be able
to import and export selected transducers
from into that list the following screen ap-
pears.

1] Press the “IMPORT/EXPORT” button, the fol-

lowing screen appears.

4] Navigate to any transducer by using the ar-

row up/down buttons on the left hand side.
5] Select marked transducer for import by press-
ing the “Toggle” button.
6] Select all desired transducers or press the
“Toggle All” button to select all transducers
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from the list. 6] Confirm the “Do you want to save changes?”
message by pressing the “Yes” button.
7] Press the “Import” button to import selected
transducers. To abort, press the “Exit” but-
ton.

Delete transducer
1] Navigate to the transducer you want to
delete.

2] Press the “Delete” button.

3] Confirm deletion by pressing the “Yes” but-
ton.

Recalibrate transducer
1] Navigate to the transducer you want to rec-
alibrate.
2] Press the “RECALIBRATE” button.
3] Enter new calibration values (screens are the
same as when defining new transducer).
4] Press the “Calibrate” button.
5] Press the “BACK” button to finish.

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6.14 System Settings menu DATE & TIME

In the System Settings you define basic settings that
1] Press the button to set date and time as de-
scribed below.
influence test procedures and measurements. Further-
more backup tools and hardware information can be
Date & time
obtained. Each button you press leads to a certain
group of settings that are described following. To set date and time you need to be logged in as
administrator.
1] Press and hold down the “CTRL”, “ALT” and
“DELETE” keys simultaneously.
2] Select “Log Off” and click “Yes”.
3] Click “OK” to log in again, using ID as “ad-
ministrator” and use password “energy”.
4] Select “Systems Settings”, “GENERAL” and
“DATE & TIME”.

General

5] To set “Time zone”, “Month” and “Date”:

Press the respective button repeatedly to
alter the settings or use the keyboard (arrow
keys, up and down).
6] To set Year, Hour, Minute and Second:
Enter the desired value via the keyboard to
Language change the settings.
1] By pressing the button repeatedly you alter
the CABA Local language.

Phase labels
1] By pressing the button repeatedly you alter
the Phase labels.

Date format
1] Press the button repeatedly to alter the Date
format.

Time format
1] Press the button repeatedly to alter the Time
format.

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Company data Printer

Label for ID1 – ID4 REPORT MANAGER

CABA Local uses 4 different labels to unify a test Press this button for going to the Report Manager
object (CB). The naming of the labels can be defined screen
here by typing in your own significant terms.
SELECT PRINTER
Company Press this button for going to the Select Printer screen
This field can be used to enter your company name.
Printer Layout
Operator This button enables to alter the printout style if no
This field can be used to enter the examiners name. report template was dedicated to the breaker in the
report manager.
Units
Note To select another printer, see section 7.7 Print
preview.

Report manager
Here you can assign a report template to a specific
breaker. When it is done the report template will
always be used with that breaker.

Time
This button alters the time unit.

Distance
This button to alters the distance unit.

Pressure Report templates are grouped in three subfolders.

This button to alters the pressure unit.

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Selected Breaker’s
Contains all templates that come originally with the
breaker e.g. from an imported CABA Win breaker.
Templates from this folder are available for the in
Breaker List selected breaker only.

Standard
Contains all templates that come with the standard
delivery of TM1800 or CABA Local respectively. Tem-
plates from this folder are available for all breakers in
CABA Local.

Imported
Contains all imported templates e.g. from breakers
created in CABA Win. Templates from this folder are 2] Navigate to any template by using the arrow
available for all breakers in CABA Local. This folder is up/down buttons on the left hand side.
empty at delivery.
3] Select the marked template for import by
pressing the “Toggle” button.
Assign a report template to the selected
cicuit breaker 4] Select all desired templates or press the “Tog-
gle All” button to select all templates from
Information about the breaker presently selected is
the list.
shown in the “Present breaker identity” field at bot-
tom right of picture above. Selecting breakers takes 5] Press the “Import” button to import selected
place in the Breaker List. templates. Press “Exit” button to abort.
1] Navigate to the dedicated template using
the arrow keys on the left hand side of this Select printer
screen or use the mouse/trackball.
2] Press the “Set as Default” button to assign
the highlighted template to the selected
breaker.

Note If done so this template will be used

anytime for printouts and print previews.
Observe that the Printer Layout setting on
the previous screen will not have effect
anymore if a template is assigned to the
breaker.
3] Press the “Exit” button to leave this screen.

Import a report template

1] Press the “IMPORT TEMPLATE FROM BREAK- ▪▪Upon navigating to the desired printer it can be either set
ER IN BREAKER LIST” button. The following to be the default printer or it can be deleted by pressing
the respective buttons.
screen appears showing a list of all available
templates. ▪▪When the Internal Printer is set as default printer the
print out will automatically be suited for the paper in
the internal printer. If another printer is selected as
default printer the layout will be for A4 or Letter format,
depending on the printer settings.
▪▪Upon navigating to Add printer an "Add Printer" button
will be enabled. Pressing this button starts the Windows®
Add Printer Wizard that allows you to install an external
printer of your choice.

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System Versions Note In Advanced mode the very same analyze

tool as in the optional CABA Win software is
used when clicking on View a recording in the
breaker list. Please refer to the appendix for
detailed information.

Auto-detect breaker state

1] Press the button to enable/disable automatic
breaker state detection. Default setting is
enable.

Auto-save
1] Press this button to enable/disable automatic
saving. Default setting is enable.

Delay of operation(Sec.)
All information about the TM1800 system is stored
here, e.g. calibration data and serial number.
1] Enter the time duration from turning the
Measure/Operate knob on the TM1800
▪▪Press the arrow buttons to scroll through the information breaker control panel until the breaker op-
on screen. eration takes place.
▪▪Press the "PRINT" button to print out the information.
Warning Output mode
▪▪Press the "SAVE" button to save the information in a text
file
1] Press the button repeatedly to alter the
mode.
▪▪Press "BACK" to leave this screen.
Note The warning output is active from turning the
Note In case of service and support question you
Measure/Operate knob until the operation is
might be asked for the above-mentioned
executed. In other words, the duration of the
information. In that case you can provide this
warning signal depends on the value set in
via Fax (printout) or via Email (text file) at your
the Delay of operation (Sec.) field.
choice.
Stop Hardware Device
Hardware Data 1] Press the button prior removing plug & play
devices such as USB memory stick.

Backup/Restore
Backup
You should choose an external storage for your
backup. We advise you to use the USB memory stick
to transport the backup of data from the TM1800 to
an external computer.
It is also possible to connect an external computer
directly to the TM1800 but we only recommend it if
you are familiar with how do it.

Note Do not place your backup in the TM1800 to

avoid loss of data if the TM1800 fails.
Analyze Tools
1] Press this button to toggle between Normal
and Advanced mode IMPORTANT
Do not remove the USB stick until you
have “stopped hardware device”, see
below

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1] Insert the USB memory stick into the USB

port on the top panel.
2] Select System Settings and press “Backup/
Restore”.
3] Press the “BACKUP” button.

4] Select the target destination.

5] Click on “OK” to confirm.
6] Press the button “HARDWARE DATA”.
7] Press “Stop Hardware Device”.
8] Follow the instructions on the screen.
9] When the USB stick is removed you can insert
it to an external computer and store the back-
up data on a network or other safe media.

Restore
1] Press the button”RESTORE”.
2] Follow the instructions on the screen.

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7 Perform testing

7.1 TM1800 Start-up 7.2 Check list - before

See section 6.1 Start/Shut down CABA Local for how testing
to start TM1800.

IMPORTANT
Always follow the safety regulations in
chapter 1 of this manual.
Always comply with local safety regula-
tions.
Prior testing a breaker check what of the following is
needed and available:

▪▪TM1800 circuit breaker analyzer with a sufficient number

of measurement channels
▪▪Transducers — if e.g. contact travel shall be measured
▪▪Timing and transducer cables
▪▪Mounting accessories for transducers
▪▪Accessories for advanced testing applications such as
DRM or vibration
▪▪Cables for breaker control and information about how to
connect them to the operating mechanism
The breaker definition must be available in the breaker
list in CABA Local before testing starts or you run a
quick test with definitions from the selected template.
You must either:
A] select a breaker in the list
B] define a new breaker
C] import an existing circuit breaker from CABA
Win.
D] run a quick test
Also make sure that all necessary transducers are
predefined and by that available in the transducer list
of CABA Local.

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7.3 Basic test 7.4 Quick test

TM1800 can make a test without a circuit breaker
definition selected or created. TM1800 will choose
IMPORTANT
open or close operation depending on the status of
Follow the Safety regulations in chapter 1.
the circuit breaker. The measurement will be per-
formed according to system settings and maximum
Make use of the blind terminals (blue
possibilities of timing according to the modules of
color, marked NC) to avoid unintended
TM1800 (MAX CONFIG TEMPLATE). No motion will be
breaker operation while still doing con-
recorded.
nections to the breaker.
1] Make the correct protective earting of the
test object and TM1800, see section 1.3 IMPORTANT
Follow the Safety regulations in chapter 1.
2] Power-up TM1800.
3] Select the breaker in the “Breaker List” or Make use of the blind terminals (blue
define a new breaker. color, marked NC) to avoid unintended
4] Select an existing test or create a new test. breaker operation while still doing con-
nections to the breaker.
5] Go to Analyzer View / Hook-Up screen.
1] Make the correct protective earting of the
6] Follow connection instructions. test object and TM1800, see section 1.3.
7] Connect the main contact cable set. 2] Power-up TM1800.
8] Connect the close and trip coils. 3] Connect your timing and control cables ac-
9] Connect any transducers. cording to the Hook-up screen in the Ana-
lyzer View of TM1800 CABA Local.
10] Remove the ground connection on one side
of the circuit breaker. 4] Remove the ground connection on one side
of the circuit breaker.
Note Keep both sides grounded if you use the DCM
module with DualGround technology. Note Keep both sides grounded if you use the DCM
module with DualGround technology.
11] Select operation on the control panel.
5] Turn the OPERATE / MEASURE knob on the
Note First operation must be a single close or open control panel.
operation! If you are in the “Analyzer view” a meas-
urement will be initiated if not you will be
12] Turn the operating/measure knob on the directed automatically to “Analyzer View”
control panel. and from there turn the OPERATE / MEASURE
13] Wait while TM1800 execute the operation knob ones more to confirm the measurement
and measurements. start.

14] When it is ready you will see the graph pres- 6] Wait while TM1800 execute the operation
entation on the screen. See section 6.10 View and measurements.
a recording. 7] When it is ready you will see the graph pres-
entation on the screen. See section 6.10 View
a recording.

Note If you have a template highlighted and do

a quick test you will get the setting of this
template.

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7.5 Define a new circuit 7.6 Using circuit breaker

breaker created in CABA Win
1] In Breaker list press the button “DEFINE NEW Breakers created in CABA contain less information
BREAKER FROM TEMPLATE”. You have to be than breakers created in TM1800. Therefore, the
at the top position, Circuit Breaker(s), on the missing information has to be added when importing
breaker list to see the button for defining a a CABA breaker to the TM1800 unit. This addition of
new breaker. information is done only when it is required, i.e. the
first time a breaker is imported to TM1800.
2] Select the MAX CONFIG TEMPLATE.
The added parameters will initially get default values
3] Press the “EDIT BREAKER ID” button and
according to below. After completed import the user
name the breaker.
has to go through the values under the Breaker View
4] Press “BACK” tab. The user can change some of the values, see
5] Press “OK” table next page.

6] Go to Breaker View. Note If a breaker that has been located in TM1800

7] Set up your breaker settings. Refer to chap- is exported to an old version of CABA there
ter 6.5 for details. is a risk that some information get lost. In
this case the user will be notified that default
values are added and that he has to check all
Note When you change settings in Breaker View
the settings again
the breaker you have marked in Breaker List
will be changed.
When a CABA breaker is imported to TM1800
8] Go back to Breaker List. the attached test plan is changed to a non-
edible type, which means that it can neither
9] Press “Begin New Test” button. be altered in CABA nor in TM1800 regarding
10] Give the test a identification (Test ID). Choose number of contacts etc. The reason behind
type of test. this is that changes might destroy the pos-
sibility to compare old test results with new.
11] Choose the operation sequence on the con- However, still speed calculation points can be
trol panel. edited in CABA.
12] Turn Operating/Measure knob on the control
panel.
13] Now the system asks you to check the con-
nections and will automatically change to
Analyzer View.
14] Follow the connection instructions.
15] When done, turn the Operating/Measure
knob once again and the sequence will be
performed.
16] Results can be checked on screen. Continue
with the remaining sequences.

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Parameter Default value Editable in TM1800

Number of phases Same as original breaker No
Number of interrupters per phase Same as original breaker No
Resistor contact Same as original breaker No
Operating mechanism Same as original breaker No
Number of a-contacts per operating mech. Same as original breaker No
Number of b-contacts per operating mech. Same as original breaker No
Pulse and delay times: C, O, CO, OC & OCO User defined in System settings Yes
Coil current Same as original breaker Yes
Control voltage Off Yes
Sense voltage On Yes
Measurement time Same as original breaker Yes
Pre-trig time 0 Yes
Preferred sample interval 100µs Yes
Compression Off Yes
No. of Control modules activated 1 Yes (If applicable)
Trig out mode Off Yes
Duration 100ms Yes
Trig in Source C, O, CO, OC, OCO Operate / Measure Yes
Static resistance Off Yes
Dynamic resistance Off Yes
Coil resistance Off Yes
Transducer type Analog/Digital Analog Yes
Transducer type Linear/Angular Same as original breaker No
Absolute / Relative Absolute Yes
Nominal stroke Same as original breaker Yes (Per Motion channel. Before only
one entry per breaker)
Conversion - Conversion table No conversion Yes (If applicable, i.e. if there is a calcu-
lated MOTION graph defined in the test
plan for the corresponding Objectid)
Conversion Linear - Conversion factor 1 Yes (If applicable, i.e. if there is no calcu-
lated MOTION graph defined in the test
plan for the corresponding Objectid)
Speed calculation points Same as original breaker Yes

Import circuit breaker set-ups from

CABA Win
You can import pre-defined breakers from CABA Win
into CABA Local in the TM1800.

IMPORTANT
The import function only supports circuit
breaker set-up/test plans created or ap-
proved by Megger Sweden AB. Megger
Sweden AB takes no responsibility for
circuit breaker set-up/test plans manually
edited or created by users.
1] Select “Import Breaker” from the Breaker
List. 2] Browse for the breaker you wish to import
and click the “IMPORT” button.

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1] Start CABA Local (see section 6.1, “Start”)

7.7 Reporting
2] When the screen “Analyzer View” is shown,
The TM1800 has an integrated Report Manager that
press the CTRL + ALT + DEL keys simultane-
can view and print user defined or default reports.
ously.
See section “6.14 System Settings menu”, “Printer”,
“Report Manager”. 3] Select “Task Manager”.
4] Move the pointer to the bottom of the
Print preview screen and click with the right mouse button
Here is an example of a print out, this is the param- on “Start” in the left corner.
eter list. If you also want to have the graph printed 5] Click on “Explore”.
or select printer see Section “6.14 System Settings
menu”, “Printer”. 6] In the “Address” field at top enter the fol-
lowing: “D: \HMI\Report Templates\English”

Note If you have selected another language for

CABA Local you shall enter the current lan-
guage, e.g. if it is German you enter “D: \HMI\
Report Templates\German”.
7] a) If you want to remove the logo, delete the
file “logo.bmp”.
b) If you want another logo, exchange the
file with the one you want. Copy the new
logo file from a memory stick.

Note The name of the new file must be “logo.bmp”

and the size 736*292 pixels.
8] Close “Explore” and “Task Manager”.

Print report
In System Settings, Printer you can select printer, de-
fault printer is the internal printer if it is installed. You
can also select if you want to print a graph, param-
eters or both from your measurements.
When viewing a recording you can choose to print a
report by clicking the button .

1] You can select another printer by clicking

with the right mouse button on one of the
printer icons in the Preview page, see above.
The left printer icon prints the first page
only, the right printer icon prints all pages.
Header logotype
You can change the logotype in the report header to 2] Click the “Choice” button.
another one or simply remove it.

How to change logo in all report templates

In all delivered report templates there is a logo in the
header. If you want to use your own logo it must be
a bitmap image, preferably in black if you use the
TM1800 internal printer. The size should be 736*292
pixels.
To change or remove the logo, do as follows.

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3] Select printer and click “OK” in the open

windows.

Note This selection of printer is only valid for the

current printout. To make a permanent choice
of printer see section 6.14 System settings
menu/Printer/Select printer.

Send recordings to other report

formats
Note You need Acrobat writer or similar programs
to do this. See section 6.7 Optional software.
If you have Acrobat Writer installed you can choose to
print a recording to a PDF file.
1] Go to System Settings, Printer, Select Printer
and mark the Acrobat PDF Writer.
2] Press the button “Set as Default”.
3] Then from View Recording you can print the
report containing the recording.

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7.8 Evaluate the results There are no generalized time limits for the time
relationships between main and auxiliary contacts, but
You can evaluate the results by viewing the record- it is still important to understand and check their op-
ings. In the following are some guidelines for how to eration. The purpose of an auxiliary contact is to close
interpret the graphs. However these interpretations and open a circuit. Such a circuit might enable a clos-
are not valid for all circuit breakers. Contact the circuit ing coil when a breaker is about to perform a closing
breaker manufacturer for specific information. operation and then open the circuit immediately after
the operation starts, thereby preventing coil burnout.
Timing measurement The A contact must close well in advance of the clos-
Simultaneous measurements within a single phase is ing of the main contact. The B contact must open
important in situations where a number of contacts when the operating mechanism has released its stored
are connected in series. Here, the breaker becomes a energy in order to close the breaker. The breaker
voltage divider when it opens a circuit. If the time dif- manufacturer will be able to provide detailed informa-
ferences are too great, the voltage becomes too high tion about this cycle.
across one contact, and the tolerance for most types
of breakers is less than 2 ms. Motion measurement
The time tolerance for simultaneous measurements A high-voltage breaker is designed to interrupt a
between phases is greater for a 3-phase power specific short-circuit current, and this requires opera-
transmission system running at 50 Hz since there is tion at a given speed in order to build up an adequate
always 10 ms between zero-crossovers. Still, the time cooling stream of air, oil or gas (depending on the
tolerance is usually specified as less than 2 ms, even type of breaker). This stream cools the electric arc suf-
for such systems. It should also be noted that breakers ficiently to interrupt the current at the next zero-cross-
that perform synchronized breaking must meet more over. It is important to interrupt the current in such a
stringent requirements in both of the previously stated way that the arc will not re-strike before the breaker
situations. contact has entered the so-called damping zone.

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Speed is calculated between two points on the mo- then opens the circuit and the coil current drops to
tion curve. The upper point is defined as a distance in zero with a current decay caused by the inductance in
length, degrees or percentage of movement from a) the circuit (points 8-9).
the breaker’s closed-position or b) the contact-closure
or contact-separation point. The time that elapses
between these two points ranges from 10 to 20 ms,
which corresponds to 1-2 zero-crossovers.

The peak value of the first, lower current peak is re-

lated to the fully saturated coil current (max current),
The distance throughout which the breaker’s electric and this relationship gives an indication of the spread
arc must be extinguished is usually called the arcing to the lowest tripping voltage. If the coil was to reach
zone. From the motion curve, a velocity or accelera- its maximum current before the armature and latch
tion curve can be calculated in order to reveal even start to move, the breaker would not be tripped. It is
marginal changes that may have taken place in the important to note, however, that the relationship be-
breaker mechanics. tween the two current peaks varies, particularly with
temperature. This also applies to the lowest tripping
Damping is an important parameter for the high-
voltage.
energy operating mechanisms used to open and close
a circuit breaker. If the damping device does not func-
tion satisfactorily, the powerful mechanical strains that Dynamic Resistance Measurements
develop can shorten breaker service life and/or cause (DRM)
serious damage. The damping of opening operations
The DRM test method is very suitable for diagnostic
is usually measured as a second speed, but it can also
testing. Tests are conducted by injecting high DC
be based on the time that elapses between two points
current, approximately 250 A or higher, through the
just above the breaker’s open position.
breaker and measuring the voltage drop and current
while the breaker is operated, not to be confused
Coil currents with static resistance measurement (microohm meas-
These can be measured on a routine basis to detect urement), which measures contact resistance when a
potential mechanical and/or electrical problems in breaker is closed.
actuating coils well in advance of their emergence as The breaker analyzer then calculates and plots resist-
actual faults. The coil’s maximum current (if current is ance as a function of time.
permitted to reach its highest value) is a direct func-
tion of the coil’s resistance and actuating voltage. DRM has a number of applications. On circuit break-
This test indicates whether or not a winding has been ers with an arching contact design (mainly SF6 types)
short-circuited. DRM can be used to measure the arcing contact wear.
When contact movement is recorded simultaneously,
When you apply a voltage across a coil, the current you can read the resistance at each point of contact.
curve first shows a straight transition whose rate of Since there are a significant difference in resistance
rise depends on the coil’s electrical characteristic and between the main- and arching contacts the resist-
the supply voltage (points 1-2). When the coil arma- ance graph and the motion graph will indicate the
ture (which actuates the latch on the operating mech- length of the arching contact. In some cases, circuit
anism’s energy package) starts to move, the electrical breaker manufacturers can supply reference curves for
relationship changes and the coil current drops (points the type of contact in question.
3-5). When the armature hits its mechanical end posi-
tion, the coil current rises to the current proportional Other applications e.g. timing measurements can with
to the coil voltage (points 5-8). The auxiliary contact DRM be performed on circuit breakers grounded on

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both sides. Either the circuit breaker has to be ground-

ed during test due to safety regulations or the circuit
7.9 Store measurements
breaker design does not allow removing one ground. Measurements are automatically stored in the
TM1800.
If a sufficiently high current is used (about 250 A or
higher), there will be a noticeable step in the voltage
change when the breaker contact closes or opens in To do backup
spite of the parallel ground connections. Similarly, Be sure you make regular backups of your recordings.
DRM can be used when a breaker has parallel main See section 6.14, Backup/Restore.
contacts.

DRM example

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8 Application
examples
8.1 Example 1 Necessary settings in Breaker View
Breaker View
3-phase circuit breaker with Number of phases 3
two interrupters per phase and Operating mechanism Separate
separate operating mechanism Number of interrupters per phase 2
with DualGround Resistor contacts None
Number of a-contacts 1
Test quantities
Number of b-contacts 1
▪▪Main contact timing measured by the DCM and Timing
M/R modules Breaker View \ Pulse & Delay Times
▪▪Auxiliary contact timing (one a & one b contact) measured These settings are depending on the circuit breaker
by the Control module type. If you are uncertain please refer to the breaker
▪▪Coil current & voltage measured by the Control module manufacturers data.

Transducer in use Breaker View \ Measurement Preferences

Coil current On
▪▪N/A
Control voltage On
Others Sense voltage On
▪▪No resistor contacts
Breaker View \ Measurement Preferences \
Settings
DCM On

Fig. 8.1 How to connect (per phase).

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Breaker View \ Measurement Preferences \

Measurement Time & Sample Interval
The default settings should be sufficient in most of
the cases.

Breaker View \ Measurement Preferences \

Motion Measurement Preferences

Transducer type Off

Tuning
1] Ensure that breaker is closed and press
“TUNE” button on DCM module.

Measure
1] Turn the OPERATE/MEASURE button.

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8.2 Example 2 Necessary settings in Breaker View

Breaker View
3-phase circuit breaker with single
Number of phases 3
interrupter per phase and common Operating mechanism Common
operating mechanism Number of interrupters per phase 1

Test quantities Resistor contacts None

Number of a-contacts 1
▪▪Main contact timing measured by the Timing M/R module
Number of b-contacts 1
▪▪Auxiliary contact timing (one a & one b contact) measured
by the Control module
Breaker View \ Pulse & Delay Times
▪▪Coil current & voltage measured by the Control module
These settings are depending on the circuit breaker
▪▪Main contact motion & velocity type. If you are uncertain please refer to the breaker
manufacturers data.
Transducer in use
▪▪Linear, resistive, 150 mm Breaker View \ Measurement Preferences
Coil current On
Others
Control voltage On
▪▪No resistor contacts, no grading capacitors Static voltage On

Breaker View \ Measurement Preferences \

Measurement Time & Sample Interval
The default settings should be sufficient in most of
the cases.

Breaker View \ Measurement Preferences \

Motion Measurement Preferences
Transducer type Linear, Resistive
Absolute (calibrated transducer) On

Breaker View \ Measurement Preferences \

Motion Measurement Preferences \ Speed
Calculation points
Whenever possible do settings according to manufac-
turers definition. However if that is not available you
can make your own choice and use it as your own
reference.

How to connect

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8.3 Example 3 Necessary settings in Breaker View

Breaker View
3-phase circuit breaker with Number of phases 3
two interrupters per phase and Operating mechanism Separate
separate operating mechanism Number of interrupters per phase 2

Test quantities Resistor contacts None

Number of a-contacts 1
▪▪Main contact timing measured by the Timing M/R module
Number of b-contacts 1
▪▪Auxiliary contact timing (one a & one b contact) measured
by the Control module Breaker View \ Pulse & Delay Times
▪▪Coil current & voltage measured by the Control module These settings are depending on the circuit breaker
type. If you are uncertain please refer to the breaker
Transducer in use manufacturers data.
▪▪n/a
Breaker View \ Measurement Preferences
Others
Coil current On
▪▪No resistor contacts, no grading capacitors
Control voltage On
Static voltage On

Breaker View \ Measurement Preferences \

Measurement Time & Sample Interval
The default settings should be sufficient in most of
the cases.

Breaker View \ Measurement Preferences \

Motion Measurement Preferences

Transducer type Off

How to connect (per phase)

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9 Specifications

Specifications TM1800 Pre-operation warn-

ing
0 – 999 s, user configurable in steps
of 1 s
Voltage mode
General Output Voltage 12 V DC ±10%
Specifications are valid after 30 minutes warm up time.
Short circuit protec- Fuse 1 A DC fast acting type
System time base drift 0.001% per year.
tion (F1H250V)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Contact mode
Environment
Max. switching 1 A at 12 V and resistive load
Application field For use in high-voltage substations
currrent
and industrial environments.
Temperature
Communication interfaces
USB Universal Serial Bus ver. 1.1
Operating -10°C to +50°C (14°F to +122°F)
Ethernet 100 base-Tx Fast Ethernet
Storage & trans- -55°C to +70°C (-67°F to +158°F)
port External screen SVGA, up to 800 x 600 at 24 bit
color, 32 MB SDRAM
Humidity 5% – 95% RH, non-condensing
HMI, Human-Machine interface
CE-marking
CABA Local Circuit breaker analyzing software
EMC 2004/108/EC
Available lan- English, French, German, Spanish,
LVD 2006/95/EC
guages Swedish
Basic unit Translation kit available
Display Transreflecting to increase visibility in
General direct sunlight
Mains input (nominal) 100 – 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz
Diagonal size 21 cm (8”)
Power consumption 250 VA (max)
Keyboard Built-in
Dimensions 515 x 173 x 452 mm
(20.3” x 6.8” x 17.8”) Modules
Weight 15.5 kg (34.2 lbs) Control module
External input General
Trig in No. of channels 3
Voltage mode Time base inaccuracy ±0.01% of reading ±1 sample
Input range 0 – 250 V AC / DC interval
Threshold level User configurable in software in Max. sample rate 10 kHz
steps of 1 V Measurement time 19 s at 10 kHz sample rate,
Contact mode 39 s at 5 kHz sample rate,
200 s at 10 kHz sample rate using
Open circuit voltage 35 V DC ±20%
data compression
Short circuit current 10 – 40 mA
Weight 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
Threshold level 1 – 2 kΩ
Non-bouncing switch
External outputs Max current 60 A AC / DC, pulse ≤ 100 ms
TRIG OUT Fuse 15 A DC
Pulse duration 1 – 999 ms, user configurable in Duration User configurable in steps of 1 ms
steps of 1 ms
Delay User configurable in steps of 1 ms
Voltage mode
Current measurement
Open circuit voltage 12 V DC ±5%
Measurement range 0 – 60 A AC / DC
Voltage at 0.5 A 9 V DC ±10%
Resolution 16 bits (15 bits at data compression)
Max. short circuit 1.5 A
current Inaccuracy ±2% of reading ±0.1% of range
Contact mode Voltage measurement
Max. switching 0.5 A at 12 V and resistive load Measurement range 0 – 250 V AC / DC
currrent Resolution 20 mV (40 mV at data compression)
Voltage drop at 0.5 A 4.5 V DC ±10% Inaccuracy ±1% of reading ±0.1% of range
Max. short circuit 1.5 A Timing M/R module
current
General
DRM (only for DRM1800)
No. of channels 6
WARNING
Relay For lamp or horn

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Time base inaccuracy ±0.01% of reading ±1 sample No. of channels 6

interval Supported types Incremental transducers, RS422
Min. resolution 0.1 ms Time base inaccuracy ±0.01% of reading ±1 sample
Max. sample rate 40 kHz interval
Measurement time 16 s at 20 kHz sample rate, Max. sample rate 20 kHz
32 s at 10 kHz sample rate, Measurement time 16 s at 20 kHz sample rate,
200 s at 10 kHz sample rate using 32 s at 10 kHz sample rate,
data compression 200 s at 10 kHz sample rate using
Data compression is available at data compression
sample rates up to 20 kHz
Weight 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)
Weight 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
Output
Timing of main and resistive contacts Voltage 5 V DC ±5% or 12 V DC ±5%
Open circuit voltage 6 V or 26 V ±10% (Toggling at every
Max. output current 200 mA
second sample at sample rates from
10 kHz and upwards.) Digital input
Short cicuit current 9.7 mA or 42 mA ±10% Range ±32000 pulses
Status threshold Resolution 1 pulse
Main Closed < 10 Ω < Open Inaccuracy ±1 pulse
Main and Resistor Main < 10 Ω <PIR < 10 kΩ < Open Timing Aux module
PIR resistance measurement General
Supported PIR types Linear PIR No. of channels 6
Measurement range 10 Ω – 10 kΩ Time base inaccuracy ±0.01% of reading ±1 sample
Inaccuracy ±10% of reading ±0.1% of range interval
Voltage measurement Max. sample rate 20 kHz
Measurement ranges ±50 Vpeak, ±15 Vpeak, ±0.5 Vpeak Measurement time 15 s at 20 kHz sample rate,
30 s at 10 kHz sample rate,
Resolution 16 bits
200 s at 10 kHz sample rate using
Inaccuracy ±1% of reading ±0.1% of range data compression
DCM module Weight 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
General Voltage Mode
No. of channels 6 Input voltage range 0 – ±250 V AC / DC
Weight 0.6 kg (1.4 lbs) Status threshold ±10 V
Inaccuracy ±0.5 V
Output
Voltage 0 - 5 V rms AC Contact mode
Open circuit voltage 25 – 35 V
Current 0 - 70 mA rms AC
Short circuit current 10 – 30 mA
Analog module Status threshold Closed < 100 Ω, Open > 2 kΩ
General
No. of channels 3
Printer module
Time base inaccuracy ±0.01% of reading ±1 sample General
interval Printer type Thermal printer
Max. sample rate 40 kHz Paper type Thermal 114 mm
Measurement time 10 s at 40 kHz sample rate, Storage and transport -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
20 s at 20 kHz sample rate, temperature
200 s at 10 kHz sample rate using Weight 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
data compression
Transducer resistance 500 Ω – 10 kΩ at 10 V output
Weight 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
Output
Voltage output 10 V DC ±5%, 24 V DC ±5%
Max. output current 20 – 30 mA
Current measurement
Measurement range 0 – 20 mA DC
Resolution 16 bits (15 bits at data compression)
Inaccuracy ±1% of reading ±0.1% of range
Voltage measurement
Input voltage range 0 – 250 V AC / DC
Measurement ranges ±10 V DC, 0 – 250 V AC / DC
Resolution 16 bits (15 bits at data compression)
Inaccuracy
250 V range ±1% of reading ±0.1% of range
10 V range ±0.1% of reading ±0.01% of range
Digital module
General

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10 Troubleshooting & FAQ

10.1 Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
When TM1800 starts in The internal battery is faulty Send TM1800 to a service center
safe mode the date and
time are not correct

I’m not able to delete a The template is defined as Change the default setting
template default

I get no voltage from the The fuse is damaged Replace the damaged fuse with a F1H250V. A high
output breaking capacity type must be used

The TM1800 does not A faulty module Remove the modules and insert one by one
start up properly

My auxiliary contacts do If the circuit breaker has AC If you have a Timing Aux module installed, set up
not get detected auto- coils the control module can’t your breaker in “Breaker view” to measure more
matically detect the auxiliary contacts then 1 auxiliary contacts per mechanism. This
means that the Timing Aux Module will measure
the auxiliary contact when you connect it to the a
and b contacts

The position indicators The TM1800 sense the position of the circuit
on the Control Panel only breaker via the control module i.e. the operating
show one phase mechanism position, therefore if common operat-
ing mechanism is selected only one LED indicates
the position for the whole breaker.

It is not possible to turn First press ctrl+alt+del and select “Task Manager”,
off the unit and/or the then under the “Processes” tab in the list locate
On/Off LED is blinking and highlight “HMI.exe”. Click the button “End
Process” in the lower right corner.
The desktop will then be displayed and you click
“Start” and “Shut Down”.

I have problems with im- If the imported measurements are based on a

port and using of TM1600 special (custom made) testplans for TM1600 and/or
and/or Egil measure- Egil you need to consult with us before continuing.
ments Please contact support for technical assistance.

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10.2 FAQ - Frequently My printer (or other HW devices) does not

work?
Asked Questions Please make sure the proper drivers are installed in the
TM1800 and they are created for use with Windows
Can I use DC supply to TM1800?
XP. Please refer to “Optional software” in the TM1800
TM1800 is not rated for DC inlet supply but there are users manual.
several types of DC to AC converters available on the
market. Please contact us for more information. The Breaker or Printer template I need does
not exist?
Can TM1800 run on the internal battery
Please refer to “create a new template” in the users
without power supply?
manual or contact support for technical assistance.
The internal battery of the TM1800 is a low power
battery for keeping date and time in the TM1800.

Can I use my old printer for TM1800?

Yes if your printer is supported by Windows XP oper-
ating system.
Many manufacturers offer drivers for Windows XP for
free on their web site. Please consult the manufac-
turer of the printer before attempting to install the
printer.

Do I need external power unit for operating

the circuit breaker?
Yes, for operating coils or charging spring motors of
the circuit breaker an external power source is need-
ed. Please contact your local sales representative.

Can I measure the resistance of the PIR

resistors?
Yes the PIR resistance will be measured automatically
by Timing M/R module if the PIR type in the circuit
breaker has linear characteristics. Please refer to the
specifications for the Timing M/R module.

I have incremental (digital) transducers can I

use them with TM1800?
Yes you can use any type of incremental transducers
with the TM1800 Digital module. Check Appendix A
for Pin configuration and type of connector you need.

I used to work with CABA Win. Can I use

the set-up and test plan from CABA Win in
TM1800?
Yes CABA Local can use the set-up with test plan from
CABA Win. Please refer to “import a breaker” section
in TM1800 users manual.

I need more Analog modules; can I buy the

modules and add them to my TM1800?
Yes follow instruction in the manual how to install
modules. No set-up or changes in the Basic Unit is
needed.

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11 Data analysis

11.1 Analysis window File menu

(CABAana) Open
The test results are presented graphically and as
parameter values here. The results can be analyzed
in detail, and a report can be generated. In addi-
tion to the functions presented below, a number of
Windows® functions are available (moving and edit-
Opens a new recording (set of readings). Double-click
ing windows and columns and using scroll bars for
to select; breakers, tests and recordings.
example).
The following functions are available in the instru- Close
ment/analysis program: Close the recording (set of readings) in the active
window.

Print
Open the printer dialogue box for printing the compu-
ter screen.

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Exit Zoom In
Exits

Edit menu
Notes
Zooms the x-axis (time). Select zoom in, position the
Used to edit notes for the selected operation.
mouse at the left of zooming area, move the mouse
to right of zooming area while holding down left but-
Copy Graph/Parameters to Clipboard
ton. Release left button. This function is also available
Copies the active/selected graph or parameter table to on the tool bar.
the clipboard for use in other programs.
Zoom Out
Copy Graph to File
Restores the display to the original setting.
Copies the selected graph as a bitmap file to the
selected directory. Toolbar
Show/hide toolbar.
View menu
Status Bar
Cursor Data
Show/hide status bar.
Opens an on-chart-marking window to facilitate de-
tailed analysis.
The two cursors can be moved using the mouse.
1] Hold down left button, pick up at left edge
of window or with left/right arrow keys.
2] Select cursor by clicking on “Time 1” or
“Time 2”. Movement steps are user-selecta-
ble.
3] To reset the cursors to time zero, use the icon
buttons on the toolbar.

Time 1 reset.

Time 2 reset.

The table displays measurement values at time 1 and

2 and also the difference. Please note that for the
velocity graph the “difference” is instead the average
velocity between the two cursor positions.

Speed calculation points

Select if the speed calculation points should be dis-
played.

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Parameter Window
Opens a parameter window used for measured/calcu-
lated parameters. To view all parameters use the scroll
bar in the parameter window

Graph Window
Labels
Double-clicking on any of the graph labels will open a
dialogue box used for making display settings.

Lower Scroll bar

Changes x-axis offset.

Right Scroll bar

Changes y-axis offset.

Layout menu
Graph
Opens dialogue box used for graph settings. On/
off, colours, position, scaling etc. Selecting “store as
current” or “store as original layout” will save the set-
tings while you work with the actual test or save the
settings as original settings for the test.

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Display
Opens dialogue box used for display settings. Grid on/
off, x/y-scales and offsets, colour/monochrome etc.
It is also possible to change the graph and display
directly on the screen by double-click on a label (graph
settings) or right-click anywhere inside the display
(display settings). These changes are temporary and
will not be stored when you close the window.

Pass/Fail
Opens dialogue box used for pass/fail presentation (if
enabled for the actual test), see below.

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Compare - menu
The compare function displays two recordings in the
same graph. The arrow indicators in the lower right
corner of the screen are used to scroll between pos-
sible comparisons (if any).

None
No comparison is made

Within Test
Automatic selection of comparable operations within
the same test

Between Tests
Automatic selection of similar operations for different
tests of the same circuit breaker

Free Selection
Free selection of comparisons. CABA Win will give a
warning when operations/parameters do not match.

Window menu
Cascade
Cascade all open windows

Tile
Tiles all open windows on full screen

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Report You can make a report using List&Label or using Mi-

crosoft® Word. For Word you need CABA Win version
Report a Recording R02A or higher.
This format is used for reporting a single recording The dialog boxes contains the following functions:
with its parameters in a table format. Report tem-
plates that fits all circuit breakers and test plans are Browse
available.
Browse to a template directory.
You can make a report using List&Label or using Mi-
crosoft® Word. For Word you need CABA Win version Set as default
R02A or higher. The selected template will be set as default for the
selected circuit breaker.
Report a Test
This format is used for reporting a test with several New
operations/recordings. Standard templates for dif- Open a new blank template
ferent test plans are available but individual breakers
might need editing of variable names before they Design
can be reported with a default template. All record- Open the selected test and template for editing
ings that are to be reported in the template has to be
opened in CABAana, i.e. open, close, open- close and Print preview
close-open operations for a template where the differ- Print preview of the selected test on the selected
ent operating times should be printed. template.

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Generate erably disk space and default setting for this feature is
Create a Word document. “off” to avoid unnecessary use.

Print
Print the selected test on the selected template.

Delete
Delete the selected template.

Close
Close the dialog box.

Generic graphs
Automatic graph reporting following the numbering
in the window menu in the analysis program.

Save report preview

The preview file (*.ll format) will be stored together
with the breaker and can be viewed in the database.
Please note that the preview file(-s) may take consid-

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12 Quick Guide

Select – Connect – Inspect STEP 1: Select

Working with TM1800 means fast and easy testing. First step is to select a suitable template from the
Testing is done with a three-step process. template library (Templates) depending on number of
contacts per phase, motion or not, resistor contacts
and more
IMPORTANT
Always follow the safety regulations in
chapter 1 of the TM1800 User’s manual.

Always comply with local safety regula-

tions.

Note This Quick Guide instruction assumes that

factory settings are used.

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STEP 2: Connect STEP 3: Inspect

Second step is to connect the test leads according to The measurement is performed, analysed and the
the graphical help screen (Analyzer view). results will be displayed on the screen. Magnification
and compare functions are available.

1] Turn the OPERATE/MEASURE button.

TM1800 automatically selects and performs
close or open operation depending on the Note For more advanced setup there is still the
actual circuit breaker state (Auto-detect opportunity to control all the details in the
measurement.
breaker state).
After the test it is possible to print a test report, either
Note Auto-detect breaker state” is the default set- from the TM1800 printer module or using CABA Win
ting in “System Settings”. on a PC. With CABA Win you can make a more
advanced analysis of the data. CABA Win is also the
archive for common test data and interface to CEBEX.
With CEBEX the test is stored in a database.

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Index
A Defining current transducers........................ 63
Analog module............................................. 30 Defining motion transducer.......................... 58
Analysis window........................................... 90 Defining pressure transducers..................... 62
Analyzer view menu..................................... 56 Defining voltage transducers........................ 63
Angle transducers........................................ 63 Delete a breaker........................................... 44
Antivirus........................................................ 40 Delete a subfolder........................................ 42
Application examples................................... 82 Delete a template......................................... 42
Delete a test................................................. 46
B Delete recording........................................... 50
Back-up media............................................. 40 Delete transducer......................................... 65
Backup media............................................... 23 Digital module............................................... 30
Backup/Restore............................................ 69 Digital motion transducers............................ 61
Basic test...................................................... 73 Digital transducer as reference for calibrating a
Begin a new test........................................... 45 resistive transducer...................................... 60
Breaker List menu........................................ 43 Display.......................................................... 19
Breaker View menu...................................... 51 Display buttons............................................. 38
Display settings............................................ 49
C
DRM............................................................. 79
CABAana...................................................... 90
Dummy module............................................ 33
Calibrating 4 - 20 mA motion transducers.... 61
Dynamic Resistance Measurements............ 79
Calibrating digital motion transducers.......... 61
Calibrating resistive transducers.................. 58 E
Check list - before testing............................. 72 Edit Breaker ID............................................. 44
Circuit breaker created in CABA Win........... 74 Edit notes..................................................... 50
Coil currents................................................. 79 Edit Test ID................................................... 46
Company data.............................................. 67 Evaluate the results...................................... 78
Contact Information...................................... 15 Export a breaker........................................... 45
Control module............................................. 26 Export transducer list.................................... 64
Control panel................................................ 18 External equipment...................................... 23
Create a breaker.......................................... 43 External screen............................................ 24
Create a subfolder........................................ 42
F
Create a template......................................... 41
FAQ.............................................................. 89
Create a template from a breaker................ 42
Frequently Asked Questions........................ 89
Current transducers...................................... 63
G
D
General text object ID................................... 48
Date format................................................... 66
Graph........................................................... 47
Date & time................................................... 66
Graph layout................................................. 49
DCM module................................................ 27
Define a new circuit breaker......................... 74 H
Define new transducer................................. 58 Hardware Data............................................. 69
Defining angle transducers........................... 63 HDD module................................................. 33

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Header logotype........................................... 76 P
Hook up diagrams & transducers................. 47 Parameters................................................... 49
Hook-up instructions..................................... 56 Perform testing............................................. 72
How to change paper................................... 31 Phase labels................................................. 66
I Pressure transducers................................... 62
Printer........................................................... 23
Import a breaker........................................... 44
Printer module.............................................. 31
Import circuit breaker set-ups from CABA Win...
75 Print preview.......................................... 50,  76
Import transducer list.................................... 64 Print report.................................................... 76
Installing a module....................................... 34 Protective earthing....................................... 12
Protocols...................................................... 23
K Pulse and delay times................................. 51
Keyboard...................................................... 23
Q
L Quick test..................................................... 73
Label names................................................. 48
R
M Recalibrate transducer................................. 65
Main menu............................................. 38,  40 Removing a module..................................... 35
Make settings for a breaker.......................... 51 Rename a subfolder..................................... 42
Manually calibrating a resistive transducer.. 59 Rename a template...................................... 42
Max Config Template.................................... 41 Repair CABA Local....................................... 39
Measurement preferences........................... 52 Reporting...................................................... 76
Measurement time & sample interval........... 55 Report manager........................................... 67
Module panel................................................ 22 Resistance measurement preferences......... 54
Modules........................................................ 26 Resistive transducers................................... 58
Monitor......................................................... 57
S
Motion measurement.................................... 78
Motion measurement preferences menu...... 55 Safety............................................................. 8
Motion transducer......................................... 58 Safety instructions.......................................... 8
Selected items bar........................................ 38
N Select printer................................................ 68
Navigation buttons................................. 20,  38 Select transducer......................................... 57
Network/External computer.......................... 23 Send recordings to other report formats....... 77
Network settings........................................... 23 Service and Support..................................... 15
New transducer............................................ 58 Set a template as default.............................. 42
O Settings for TCP/IP....................................... 23
Setting the measurement preferences......... 52
Object ID list................................................. 48
Setting the measurement time & sample inter-
Operating positions...................................... 24
val................................................................. 55
Optional software......................................... 40
Setting the pulse and delay times............... 51
Setting the resistance measurement prefer-
ences............................................................ 54

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Setting the trig in settings............................. 53
Shipping TM1800......................................... 16
Shut down CABA Local................................ 36
Specifications............................................... 86
Start CABA Local.......................................... 36
Store measurements.................................... 80
Submenus.................................................... 38
Support......................................................... 15
Symbols on the instrument............................. 8
System overview.......................................... 18
System Settings menu................................. 66

T
Templates menu........................................... 41
The main menu............................................ 40
Time format.................................................. 66
Timing Aux module....................................... 31
Timing measurement.................................... 78
Timing M/R module...................................... 29
TM1800 as reference for calibrating a resistive
transducer.................................................... 59
Top panel...................................................... 21
Transducer................................................... 57
Transducers menu........................................ 58
Trig in settings.............................................. 53
Troubleshooting............................................ 88

U
Updating CABA Local................................... 39
USB memory................................................ 23
User’s Registration....................................... 15
Using circuit breaker created in CABA Win.. 74

V
View a recording........................................... 47
Voltage transducers...................................... 63

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