User Guide: Doble Test Assistant V6

This user guide covers the following topics:

• Working with Files

• Merging Files
• Working with Test Plans (2 sheets)
• Working with Tests and Results
• External Reference Tests (2 sheets)
• Power Factor Tip-Up Plots

Doble Test Assistant (DTA) is Doble Engineering Company’s

software for testing high-voltage substation apparatus with Doble’s
M4100-series instruments.

These sheets present usage notes and new features for DTA Version 6,
including:
• A newly-designed user interface
• Integration with the secure Doble Database of apparatus records
• Integration with Doble’s FRANK™ (First Response ANalytics
Knowledgebase™) expert system for evaluating test results

User Guide:
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Working with Files Doble Test Assistant
Version 6.2
Each piece of equipment (apparatus) is represented by an individual .dtax file
which references its location, identity, serial number, and other identifying designations.
It includes a complete history of tests run on that device, along with the test results.
Legacy (.xml) files
Recently Opened Files Tab
Go up one level in For resuming or updating current projects
will be written out
in .dtax format. Browse Test Files Tab the directory tree.

Hint: store files in a tree structure.

Too many files in one folder slows
down browsing and sorting.

Drag to move or resize columns.

Click to • select sort column
• toggle sort order
Use right-click menu
to manage files. Clear the display of
recently opened files.
.dtax - DTA Version 6 file
Filter by
.xml - Legacy DTA file
File Type
.m4k - Clipboard File

Connect to Doble Database

with • username
• password Send data to/from Doble’s secure
Doble Database Tab
• company name
database for analysis or support.
Open a file to access that apparatus Test Plan,
or
Click New File to register a new apparatus.

File Selection Criteria (filters)

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Working with Files
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 Merging Files Doble Test Assistant
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Merging data from different test sessions 2. Examine the merge candidates. Deselect any you do not wish to merge.

DTA6 automatically scans the files within a folder to see if they can be merged. Files
can be merged when each file shares the same apparatus type, serial number, and
special ID.

1. Navigate to the directory of interest. If potential matches exist,

DTA6 identifies them.

Two results are possible.

Closer comparison reveals files are not compatible. Or The merge is performed:
• Data from source files is combined in one new file.
• Filename is created according to your Preferences and
assigned latest Test Date from source files.

3. Click OK. No merge occurs.

3. Click Save.
The new file is saved.
Source files are sent to the Recycling bin.

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Working with Test Plans 1 Doble Test Assistant
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Doble Test Assistant generates test plans for new devices and configurations.
1. Create a new apparatus file. 2. Enter nameplate data.

3. Save.

Existing apparatus files already contain test plans.

Click the Test Session tab to view, configure, or run tests.

Each child apparatus has a nameplate.

Required fields are validated.

Fields change dynamically in response to inputs.

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Select test setups. Enter test parameters.

1. Open the Test List. 2. Open and configure tests.

Rows are grouped by test lead connection.

3. Open the Test Window to run tests.

Manage attached equipment (child apparatus).

Designate as
Replaced

Copy w/o
Serial #

Selected
apparatus

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 Test Setups and Results Doble Test Assistant
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1. Select Test Setups. 2. Enter Test Parameters. 3. Queue the test(s). 4. Open the test window. 5. Run the test(s).

Some tests update continuously until stopped.

Update apparatus file. Enabled when test

row(s) are selected.

When you accept Test Results,

Latest row is shown.

All results are recorded.
Related fields update automatically. Results are saved to the apparatus file.

Delete new results.

Rerun test(s).

6. Accept the results.

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Test Setups and Results

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Loss Factor Testing with External Page 1 of 2: Test Setup Doble Test Assistant
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References and Power Sources

The M4100 Instrument contains resistive and capacitive references 1. Open Apparatus File.
for measuring specimen reactivity, and can power tests up to 300 mA
at 12 kVAC.
2. Set Test and Reference Parameters.
Doble Test Assistant supports these additional functions:
External Reference Test is available only for apparatus
• Adding an M4120 External Reference Module to take classified as Miscellaneous.
measurements by comparing measured values against
external reference standards
• Powering tests to higher potentials with an external power
source, using the M4100 as a measurement unit

Specify all relevant

values.

External Test
reference Specimen

External
Hardware Setup Power
Source

M4120

Jumper for GST UST Connections GST Connections

Loss Factor Testing 1
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Reference I.E.E.E Standard 510-1983 Recommended Practices for Safety in High Voltage and High Power Testing P/N 72A-3240-01 Rev. B, User Guide, DTA V6
 Loss Factor Testing with External Page 2 of 2: Running Tests Doble Test Assistant
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References and Power Sources Select Reference

Type. Select Test Mode.
1. Open External Reference Test.
Doble’s M4100 Instrument with an M4120 External Reference Module may
be used as a measurement unit for these tasks:
• Measuring specimen loss factors against external reference standards
• Powering tests to higher potentials with an external power source
We assume the hardware and DTA V6 software are already configured.
Doble Engineering Company does not supply
or certify third-party apparatus.
Caution: Selecting a REVERSE test brings up

Test Setup: See previous page

Selecting a NORMAL test does not.

Remember to make the adjustment when
Values entered in Test Setup Averaging normal a normal test follows a reverse test.
and reverse tests
compensates for
DTA computes iref EMI.
from setup data; rejects
overcurrent.
2. Run, Measure.

3. Done.

You must click this to

take the measurement! Loss Factor Testing 2
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 Power Factor Tip-Up Plots Doble Test Assistant
Version 6.2

Comparing Stator Coil Tip-Up from Different Test Sessions

Performs line sync reversals (LSR) for each test,
Test voltages don’t have improving EMI rejection, but decreasing test speed.
to match previous values. Not normally necessary (leave unchecked). Tip Up is computed against
Results appear for lowest session’s maximum
1. Open a new (or existing) Overall test plan for rotating machinery. 2. Select test groups, run tests. all test rows executed. test voltage.

Generates test rows

for all test voltages.

UST for P-P tests

GST for G-P tests
Select a group in the Select a test session
Shows
Shows test
test lead
lead first test session. 3. Open Tip Up Plot(s) tab. for comparison.
connections.
connections

%PF autoscales to show

complete traces.

Default offset = V(low).

Drag to shift offset to 0.

Toggle plot visibility.

Tip-Up: Change in insulation power factor (PF) at different voltages
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