TM1600

Circuit Breaker Analyzer

TM1600
Circuit Breaker Analyzer
Stand-alone functionality one toolbox
for all breaker testing
Expandable modular concept
Low-weight
Rugged and reliable for field use

Description
The TM1600 circuit breaker analyzer measures a circuit breakers timing cycle. The timing channels record closings and openings
of main contacts, resistor contacts and auxiliary contacts.
Since the timing channels are not interconnected, you can take
measurements of resistor contacts and series-connected breaker
chambers without having to disconnect them.
A built-in program unit permits easy selection of different sequences of breaker control pulses. The delay time between pulses
is set on a thumbwheel. The breaker operation unit can be used to
control coil currents of up to 25A. The time values obtained refer
to the exact instant at which voltage was applied to the coil, and a
built-in printer provides you with a hardcopy printout immediately
after measurement.
The TM1600 can be equipped with up to 24 time-measuring
channels as required by the user. When more than 24channels are
needed, one or several units can be connected together to get an
unlimited number of measurement channels. Modular design also
makes it easy to combine the system with the MA61 Motion
Analyzer for up to 6 analog channels.
The TM1600 supports communication with the CABA Win
Breaker Analysis Software. Fully equipped, it weighs only 12 kg
(26.5 lbs).

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Circuit Breaker Analyzer
Application example
1. Setup
A

typical breaker test hookup is shown in the figure below.

2. Preparation
Set

the desired breaker operating sequence on the TM1600.

In this case, CLOSE-OPEN (C-O).

3. Recording
Enable

recording with the READY button. Start the breaker

sequence and measurement simultaneously by turning the
START switch.

4. Test report
The

result is printed automatically. This example shows

a CLOSEOPEN (C-O) sequence presented in the report 1
format (85 % of actual size). Only the initial contact closing
time (for CLOSE) and final contact separation time (for
OPEN) are presented in the report 1 format. Short bounces
are not shown.

Timing with motion recording

1. Setup
Connect

the transducers to the circuit breaker.

2. Preparation of the MA61

The following additional settings are needed when you include
motion recording in circuit breaker analysis. These settings are
menudriven via the built-in display on the MA61.
Select

test interval (50 ms to 1 s).

Calibrate

the input(s) connected to the position

transducer(s) as follows:
a) Close the circuit breaker.
b) Record the closed position via a menu option.
c) Open the circuit breaker.
d) Record the open position.
e) Estimate or measure breaker stroke. Enter the value via
the menu.
f) Enter speed calculation parameters.

Enter

the current range and the scale factor for the current
shunt if current is to be measured.

Space for userentered header

info

Space for user-entered comments

Digital printout

Diagram printout

Closing circuit
Trip circuit
Ready
Start

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Circuit Breaker Analyzer
Enter

range and scale factor for other transducers (if used).

3. Recording
Press

the READY button to prepare the TM1600 for

measurement.

Turn

the START knob. Travel measurement, time

measurement and the breaker sequence all start
simultaneously. The inputs now record the input voltages
obtained from the connected transducers.

4. Test report
The

motion recording report includes both curves and a

table. The table presents calculated breaker parameters
such as closing speed, opening speed, overtravel and
penetration.
User-entered
header info

The

diagram shows one or more time/amplitude curves

and the calculated breaker parameters. The time axis scale
factor can be changed to provide you with a quick overview
or an enlarged view of part of the diagram.

The

position of the curve in the diagram and the amplitude

scale factor can also be changed to make best use of the
available space.

The

damping and speed variations at closing and opening

times can be studied on the speed curve obtained from each
of the motion-monitoring channels.

Date and time of

measurement start

Session number incremented

automatically for each recording

Digital printout

Settings for the

speed calculations
Calculated circuit
breaker
parameters

Settings for this

recording
Settings for this
printout

Close pulse

Main contacts

Trip pulse

Auxiliary contact
trip circuit
Auxiliary contact
close circuit
Printout provided
by built-in printer.

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Circuit Breaker Analyzer
1. PARKING TERMINALS. Safety terminals for breaker
control wires. Not connected to internal circuits.
2. OPEN DELAY. Trip pulse delay setting. Pulse delay is measured from the start of the previous pulse. 10 ms resolution.
3. CLOSE DELAY. Closing pulse delay setting.
Pulse delay is measured from the start of the previous pulse.
10ms resolution.
4. Breaker control outputs. Two separate contact functions.
5. Fuses for breaker control outputs.
6. Power ON/OFF Power-ON lamp. Flashing = Low battery
7. Earth (ground) connection
8. TRIG OUT. Output for synchronous start of other equipment. Short-circuits the terminals at instant of triggering. Used
when several TM1600s are used together.
9. REMOTE START input. External short-circuit provides same
result as turning the start switch (item 16).
10. PRINT MODE. Report format selector switch.
11. Printer START/STOP and PAPER FEED button. Paper feed
if pressed longer than 1 s.
12. Timing channel input terminals.
13. Timing channel mode switch.
Contact mode: 0-250
Resistor contact mode: 0-3 k
Voltage mode: 12-250 V unpolarized
14. Motion Analyzer MA61.

15. Breaker operation SEQUENCE selector switch.

C = Close, O = Open
16. START of breaker operation and recording switch.
Recording starts only if the Ready lamp is on.
17. READY for measuring button. Enables the timing channels.
1st touch: Prepares for normal recording. Enables the timing
channels throughout 90 s.
2nd touch: Provides long-term monitoring (optional).
18. TRIG. Input for external start of recording. Recording starts if
the READY lamp is on.
Contact mode: 0-250
Voltage mode: 12-250 V unpolarized
19. READY lamp.
Steady light: Ready for normal recording.
Slow flash: Ready for long term monitoring (optional).
Fast flash: Measurement in progress.

10 11
4

12 13

14

5 6

15 16 17 18 19

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Circuit Breaker Analyzer

MA61 Motion Analyzer

The MA61 Motion Analyzer is an excellent supplement to the

TM1600. It combines the easy readability of an oscillograph with
the extra accuracy ensured by computerized measurement and
computer-processed readings. Menu-driven button selection via
the built-in display makes operation simple and easy.
The MA61 can be equipped with up to 6 analog channels, and
it can be easily adapted to the different measurement requirements for high-voltage circuit breaker testing. It can measure and
calculate contact paths and the speeds at which breaker contacts
operate as well as the current in operating coils. It can also measure
dynamic resistance (DRM), voltage, pressure, vibration signals and
other analog entities.
After measurement, the MA61 performs the necessary calculations
and prints results in both diagram and table form via the TM1600s
built-in printer. Moreover, parts of curves can be easily enlarged
for closer study.

TM1600 Basic Unit with four time-measuring channels, BL39091

MA61 Basic Unit with two analog channels, BL-12092

The MA61 incorporates a battery-backed memory that can store

up to ten measurements for subsequent processing.

CABA Win

CABA Win is a circuit breaker analysis software designed to be

used with the TM1600/MA61. CABA Win organizes all the test
tasks and ensures that measurements are conducted in the same
way for each object being tested.
CABA Win saves the results and generates the report. In the analysis section, you can work with a number of graphic windows, compare different measurements by overlaying one graph on another
in the same display, and use cursors and powerful zoom functions
for detailed analysis. CABA Win simplifies testing and ensures the
quality of the test procedure.

Fully equipped TM1600 with 16 time-measuring channels

and MA61 with six analog channels, BL-39098

Movement starts
Motion curve

Lenght of arcing contact

Current

Main contact opens

Arcing contact opens, current drops

and resistance infinite

Resistance curve

DRM is a reliable method to estimate the length/wear of the arcing contact. The SDRM202 provides high current and the
TM1600 gives an accurate measurement with very good resolution.

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Circuit Breaker Analyzer
Specifications TM1600
Specifications are valid at nominal input voltage and an ambient
temperature of +25C, (77F). Specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Environment
Application field

Operating temperature
TM1600
MA61
Storage temperature
TM1600
MA61
Humidity

The instrument is intended for use in

medium and high-voltage substations
and industrial environments.
-20 to +50C (-4 to +122F)
-10 to +50C (+15 to +122F)
-30 to +70C (-22 to +158F)
-30 to +85C (-22 to +185F)
5% 95% RH, non-condensing

Contact functions
Contact properties

Two independent contact functions

Bounceless closing. Closing time < 0.1
ms
Sequences
C, O, C-O, O-C, O-C-O
Make / break capacity
25 A, 250 V (AC or DC) per contact
function
Start breaker operation Locally via rotary switch or remotely by
closing contacts at the opto-isolated
start input.
Time difference
< 0.1 ms
between control pulse
and timer start
Pulse delay
Adjustable in steps of 10 ms

Printout
Types of printout

CE-marking
EMC
LVD

2004/108/EC
2006/95/EC

General
Mains voltage
Power consumption
Battery operation
Dimensions
TM1600 Basic Unit
Transport case
Weight
TM1600 Basic Unit
Time-measuring
module
MA61
Transport case
Complete TM1600/
MA61

85-270 V AC or 100-270 V DC (set automatically), 47-63 Hz

150 W (max)
Built-in battery with automatic charger
400 x 250 x 153 mm
(15.7 x 9.8 x 6.0)
520 x 485 x 210 mm
(20.5 x 19.1 x 8.3)

Printer
Graphic resolution
Paper width

Time-measuring module
No. of channels
Time-measuring channels

6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)

0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)

Time-measurement at
main contacts

1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)

5.1 kg (11.2 lbs)
12 kg (26.5 lbs). 20 kg (44.1 lbs) with
accessories and transport case.

Time-measurement at
resistor contacts
Voltage detection

Time measurement
Maximum configuration: 24 time-measuring channels (6 time
measuring modules) or 16 time-measuring channels and six analog channels (4 time-measuring modules and one MA61).
Range
0 to 6.5 s (up to 1000 s with CABA)
Resolution
0.1 ms
Inaccuracy
0.01% of printed value 0.1 ms
Start time
Automatic a) when breaker is operated
measurement
from the TM1600, b) when an external
event actuates the trigger input or c)
optionally when the status of any timemeasuring channel is changed.
Trigger input
Independent input with its own voltage
source. Measurement starts when voltage is detected or when contacts close.
Same data as for time-measuring channel when it is in the contact-measuring
state or voltage detection state.
Trigger output
Closing capacity, up to 1 A

Breaker operation

Protection of inputs
against transients
Induction protection

4
Each channel is independent of the
others and has its own limited-current
DC voltage source. Each channel can be
set to measure main contacts, resistor
contacts or to detect voltage. The input
circuits are provided with 2.5 kV optoisolators.
0 to 250 . Test voltage is about 25 V.
Measurement current is limited to about
150 mA.
250 to 3 k. Test voltage is about 50
V. Measurement current is limited to
about 30 mA.
12 to 250 V. Detection indicates that voltage is present. Independent of polarity.
Provides a load of at least 3 W.
All inputs have protective diodes. 18 kW,
8/20 s between sockets and 4.8 kW,
8/20 s between socket and ground.
Capacitive discharge to ground.
Max 15mA per input.

Specifications MA61
No. of channels
Measurement ranges
Transducer resistance
Voltage
Measurement resolution
Basic inaccuracy
Dynamic errors
Motion
Speed
Time-base inaccuracy
Measurement interval
Sampling
frequency
Display

A number of different printout formats

are available, both graphic and numeric.
Printout can be obtained in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish
or Finnish.
Thermal printer with fixed print head
8 dots/mm (203 dpi)
114 mm (4.5)

2, 4, 6
100 to 10 k
-4 to +4 V
0.03% (0.006% optional)
0.5%
1%
3%
0.02%
50, 100, 200, 400 or 1000 ms, user
selectable (up to 200 s with CABA)
1-20 kHz (40 kHz optional)
Back-lit LCD, two 16-character lines

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Circuit Breaker Analyzer
Accessories

Vibration kit, BL-13090

Includes: SCA606, CABA Win Vibration software and one
Vibration transducer kit

Vibration transducer kit, XB-32010

Includes: Cable SCA606/COAX, Transducer DYTRAN 3200B5,
Cable DYTRAN, Cable XLRF/XLRM 1m and Transducer kit VIB.

SDRM202

SDRM Cable

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Circuit Breaker Analyzer

Rotary transducer, Novotechnic IP6501 (analog)

Rotary transducer mounting kit, XB-51010

Linear transducer, LWG 150

Voltage divider, VD401

Switch magnetic base

Universal support

Cable XLR, GA-00760

Extension cable XLR, GA-01005

Linear transducer, TLH 225

Linear transducer, TS 25

Cable reels, 20 m (65.5 ft), 4 mm stackable safety plugs

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Circuit Breaker Analyzer
Ordering information
Item

Art.No.

Item

Description

TM1600

Optional Accessories

The TM1600/MA61 Breaker Analyzer System can be

equipped with time-measuring and analog channels
as desired. The TM1600 Basic Unit includes two
rolls of thermal printer paper, 2.5 m (8.2 ft) power
cord, transport case and ground cable.

Software and application kits

TM1600/4
Basic Unit with 4 timing channels

CABA Win Circuit Breaker analysis software

CABA Win

BL-39091

CABA Win upgrade

BL-39092

TM1600/12
Basic Unit with 12 timing channels

BL-39093

TM1600/16
Basic Unit with 16 timing channels

BL-39094

TM1600/20
Basic Unit with 20 timing channels

BL-39095

TM1600/24
Basic Unit with 24 timing channels

BL-39096

Separate module
With four time-measuring channels

BL-19010

MA61
Each of the MA61/2-6 includes:
One shielded cable/channel, 1 m (3.3 ft) (with
female XLR connectors and bare-wire ends)
One shielded cable/channel 7.5 m (24.6 ft), (with
male and female XLR connectors)
One shielded cable, 1 m (3.3 ft) with female XLR
connectors an 4 mm safety plugs
BL-12092

MA61/4
MA61 Basic Unit with 4 analog channels

BL-12094

MA61/6
MA61 Basic Unit with 6 analog channels

BL-12096

Separate module
With two analog channels

BL-12010

Upgrade to latest version

CG-8010X

Vibration kit

The Vibration kit extends

TM1600 and CABA Win with
the equipment and software
required for recording and
analyzing vibration signals at a
circuit breaker. The kit includes
the signal conditioning unit
SCA606, the software CABA
Win Vibration and one Vibration
transducer kit. The vibration
solution can be extended up to
BL-13090
6 channels.

Vibration transducer kit

Additional Vibration transducer

kit to be used together with the
Vibration kit. Each Vibration
transducer kit includes accelerometer, accelerometer adapter,
cables to SCA606 and cables to
XB-32010
TM1600.

SSR kit incl.

accessories, software and cables

SSR kit for TM1600 (incl. VD401)

BL-91200
(delivered in transport case)

Static and Dynamic Resistance Measurement

SDRM202

MA61S
High speed (40 kHz/14 bit) measurement module for
BL-12020
vibration measurements with 2 analog channels.

TM1600/MA61
Basic unit includes two rolls of thermal printer
paper, 2.5 m (8.2 ft) power cord, transport case and
ground cable.

Basic unit with 16 time-measuring channels,

6analog channels and CABA Win
Incl. accessories (see MA61)

BL-8203X

Synchronized Switching Relay test kit

MA61/2
MA61 Basic Unit with 2 analog channels

Basic unit with 16 time-measuring channels,

4analog channels and CABA Win
Incl. accessories (see MA61)

incl. fiberoptics and USB interface

Vibration analysis

TM1600/8
Basic Unit with 8 timing channels

Basic unit with 16 time-measuring channels,

2analog channels and CABA Win
Incl. accessories (see MA61)

Art. No.

The SDRM202 uses new technology, patent pending, with

ultra capacitors. The current
output is up to 220 A from a
box that weighs only 1.8 kg
(4lbs). The weight of the current
cables is also low because the
SDRM202 is placed very close to
the circuit breaker. Timing M/R
measurement can be done with
CG-90200
the same hook-up

SDRM202 Pack of Pack for CB with 2 Breaks /

3 units
Phase
Extension cable
SDRM202
BL-39192

BL-39098

GA-12815

10 m (33 ft)

GA-12810

Transducers Linear
TLH 500

BL-39194

CG-90230

7.5 m (24.6 ft)

500 mm (20) travel Incl. cable

0.5 m (20)

XB-30020

LWG 225

225 mm (9) travel Incl. cable

0.5m (20)

XB-30117

TS 150

150 mm (5.9) travel Incl. cable

1.0 m (39)

XB-30030

TS 25

25 mm (1) travel Incl. cable

1.0m (39)

XB-30033

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Circuit Breaker Analyzer
Ordering information
Item

Description

Art. No.

Item

The above transducers are also available in other

lengths, please contact Megger for more information.

XLR to 4 mm
safety plugs

Transducers Rotary

VD401

Incl. cable 1 m (39), 6 mm Flex

coupling, Hexagon wrench

XB-31010

Flex coupling for

IP6501

For shaft diam. 6 mm

XB-39030

PIR adapter

Transducer mounting kits

Universal kits

Universal transducer mounting

kit

XB-51010

HPL/BLG Kit
(ABB)

Incl. mounting kit XB-51010,

Software conversion table
BL-8720X

GA-00040

Voltage divider, ratio 400/1 (for

TM1600 with analog channel)

BL-90070

XB-61010

XB-61020

Used to test circuit breakers with

pre-insertion resistors when
resistance is lower than 250
or higher than 3000 . There
are two versions:
BL-90080
PIR, 15 250
BL-90082

Current sensor kit 1 channel

(Fluke 80i-110s incl. cable
GA-00140)

BL-90600

Current sensor kit 3 channels

(Fluke 80i-110s incl. cables
GA-00140)

BL-90610

Thermopaper

114 mm, 30 m

GC-00030

Cable organizer

Velcro straps, 10 pcs.

AA-00100

For linear and rotary transducers XB-51020

Incl. mounting kit XB-51010,
Software conversion table
BL-8730X

For customized analog transducer connection

PIR2, 90 4500
Current sensor

Circuit breaker specific kits

LTB Kit (ABB)

Art. No.

Other

Novotechnic
IP6501

Rotary transducer For transducers XB-31010 and

mounting kit
XB-39130

Description

For more information about optional accessories please contact

Megger Sweden AB.

Ready-to-use kits Rotary

1-phase kit

Incl. transducer XB-31010,

mounting kit XB-51010

XB-71010

3-phase kit

Incl. 3 x 1-pase kits XB-71010

XB-71013

Transducer mounting accessories

Universal support

XB-39029

Switch magnetic
base

XB-39013

Cables
Cable reel
20 m (65.5 ft),
4 mm stackable
safety plugs

Black

GA-00840

Red

GA-00842

Yellow

GA-00844

Green

GA-00845

Blue

GA-00846

Extension cables,
XLR female to
male

For analog input, 10 m (32.8 ft)

GA-01005

Open analog
cable

For customized analog transducer connection

GA-01000

SWEDEN
Megger Sweden AB
Eldarvgen 4, Box 2970
SE-187 29 TBY
T +46 8 510 195 00
F +46 8 510 195 95
E seinfo@megger.com

UK
Archcliffe Road Dover
CT17 9EN England
T +44 (0) 1304 502101
F +44 (0) 1304 207342

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Sydney AUSTRALIA

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Subject to change without notice.
Art.No. ZI-BL13E Doc. BL1053AE 2010

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