CPC 100

Multi-functional primary test system for

substation commissioning and maintenance
CPC 100 – The revolutionary all-in-one test system

The patented test system replaces numerous individual

testing devices and offers new, innovative testing
methods. This makes testing with the CPC 100 a time- Ground Micro ohmmeter
saving and cost-effective alternative for conventional resistance meter 400 ADC
testing methods. Despite its expansive capabilities, the
CPC 100 is very simple to use. Tester for Rogowski coils and other
Turns ratio meter for transformers,
The powerful testing device provides up to 800 A or 2 kV CTs and VTs unconventional CTs / VTs (IEC 61850)
(2 kA or 12 kV with accessories) with up to 5 kVA over a
frequency range of 15 Hz to 400 Hz or 400 ADC.
29 kg / 64 lbs
Its compact design (29 kg / 64 lbs) makes it easy to single phase wall outlet
transport and ideal for on-site testing.
High-current injection
Winding resistance meter
transformer
Using the CPC 100, electrical tests on various assets
can be performed:
> Current transformers
> Voltage transformers
> Power transformers
Protection relay tester
> Power lines Power meter (P, Q, S)
(one phase V, I, f)
> High-voltage (HV) cables
> Grounding systems
> Rotating machines
> GIS systems
> Switchgear and circuit breakers
> IEC 61850 installations
> Protection relays
Excitation
curve tester 2 kV 400 A DC Multimeter
(V, I, R, Z, ...)

Quality & Experience

The usage of high-quality components & intensive routine
12 kV / 15 kV
(with booster)
800 AAC
testing in our factory have made the CPC 100 a reliable
companion for for our customers worldwide.
2 kA (with booster)
The CPC 100 is being improved continuously in close Phase angle Step up transformer
cooperation with our customers. Its new accessories and meter 2 000 V
continuous updates guarantee a future proof concept.

Complex impedance meter

Line impedance and
(burdens, cables, lines and
cable measurement
15 Hz - 400 Hz transformers)

On load tap changer Vector group verification system

test equipment for power transformers

Polarity Power / dissipation factor

checker measurement set
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9 good reasons for one system

> Durable case design for rough environments with

test field accuracy

> Test several assets > Long lifetime due to high quality components
(e.g. CT, VT, CB, power transformer) > Premium quality cables and clamps
> Test different parts of an asset > Comprehensive documentation (e.g. user manual
(e.g. core, windings, bushing, insulation) with connection diagrams, software help function,
> Perform numerous tests videos, application notes)
> Voltage and current injection with variable frequency
(e.g. ratio, polarity, burden,
> Suppression of mains-related interference and
excitation current)
disturbances
> Test results at different frequencies provide more
detailed information about an asset
> Further applications can be covered by
> Variable frequency testing is necessary for some
adding additional hardware accessories
standardized and advanced diagnostic tests
> By upgrading the software:
> Additional tests can be performed
> Additional assets can be tested

> Emergency switch-off button

> Protective Earth conductor connection check
> Offline test preparation possibilities > Overload detection
(time-saving and less error-prone) > Multiple isolated outputs
> CPC 100 software automatically guides > Safety key lock
the user through the test
> Discharge circuit to de-energize DC
> Automated report generation > Light-weight (29 kg / 64 lbs) test objects
> Customizable test reports > Compact design > SAA1 - audible beeper dongle
(e.g. different languages, customer logo)
> Save costs on: > SAA2 - Warning Lamp Set
> Transport > SAA3 - 3-position remote safety switch
> Handling > Grounding box
> Storage > Rapid fault sense (RFS)

> Unconventional assets can be tested

(e.g. Rogowski coils, low power CTs)
> CPC 100 fulfills highest safety requirements
> Testing according to IEC 61850-9-2
> CPC 100 is CE & TÜV tested (e.g. Sample Values, Merging Unit testing)
> CPC 100 tests according to IEEE and IEC standards > Future applications areas will be covered
> Measurements with the CPC 100 deliver reliable by newly developed accessories and software
and repeatable results due to high signal and
measure­ment accuracy

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CPC 100 product family – Extended range of applications

The CPC 100 covers a lot of different applications in and around substations as well as at the manufacturer’s production site. Extended range
Extended by a high number of valuable accessories the application range of the CPC 100 is further expanded. with accessories
Thus it is the ideal instrument for all major applications in the area of primary testing.
HV cable and power line analysis
(page 14 – 15)

Grounding box

Grounding system analysis

Coupling unit (page 16 – 17)

Handheld grounding tester

CPC 100
Applications
HV-source
Current transformer testing Remote control Power and distribution transformer
(page 8 – 9) diagnosis (page 12 – 13)

Voltage transformer testing Switchgear / circuit breaker testing

Switch box
(page 10 – 11) (page 22 – 23)

Power and distribution Rotating machine diagnosis

transformer diagnosis (page 12 – 13) (page 18 – 19) M/G

Compensation reactor

Grounding system analysis Voltage transformer testing

(page 16 – 17) (page 10 – 11)
Tan Delta test set
(power factor)

Switchgear / circuit breaker testing Current transformer testing

(page 22 – 23) (page 8 – 9)
Primary test system

Commissioning protection systems Sampled Values testing

Current booster
(page 24 – 25) (page 26 – 27)

Sampled Values testing Gas Insulated Switchgear testing

(page 26 – 27) (page 20 – 21)

Resonance circuit
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Current transformer (CT) testing

Why testing CTs? CT testing with the CPC 100 Winding resistance measurment

Testing current transformers helps to detect installation Supplied from a single phase wall outlet, the CPC 100 Using the winding resistance measurement function also Current transformer testing
related and in-service related problems, such as: can generate up to 800 A AC (2 000 A with CP CB2 current allows the user to calculate the accuracy limiting factor (ALF) > CT ratio (with burden)
booster) for injecting into the CT‘s primary side and for protection circuits and the instrument security factor (FS) up to 800 A or 2 000 A with CP CB2, 5 kVA output power
Installation related testing its ratio, polarity and burden. for metering circuits.
> CT burden
> Transportation damages up to 6 A AC | secondary
Excitation curve measurement Power/dissipation factor (PF/DF) measurement
> Wiring errors > CT excitation curve
For excitation curve measurement, the CPC 100‘s output When combined with the CP TD12/15, the CPC 100 is also (knee point) up to 2 kVAC
> Manufacturing defects
is connected to the secondary terminals of the core. Within capable of performing PF/DF measurements. This helps > Polarity check with CPOL3
an automatic test run, the CPC 100 measures the excitation to assess the insulation condition of the CT. up to 800 A or up to 2 000 A with CP CB2
In-service related
curve and displays the knee point voltage and knee point
> Degradation of accuracy class > Accuracy limiting factor (ALF) test
current at rated frequency (according to the relevant IEC
> Shorted turns or IEEE / ANSI standard). The CPC 100 also automatically > CT ratio with voltage
up to 130 VAC | bushing CTs
> Magnetized core demagnetizes the CT core after the test.
> CT winding resistance
> Burden failures in secondary circuit
up to 6 ADC
> Insulation material failures
> CT demagnetisation and remanence
> CT voltage withstand test
With the CPC 100 many standard electrical tests for CTs
up to 2 kVAC
can be performed with one single device saving testing
time and labor costs. Additionally, unconventional CTs, like
> CT ratio Rogowski and CT ratio low power
up to 800 A or up to 2 000 A with CP CB2, 5 kVA output power
Rogowski coils and IEC 61850 integrated systems, can also
be tested. > Power/dissipation factor test
up to 12kV/15 kV, 300 mA | with CP TD12/15

> IEC 61850 Sampled Values testing

+ CPOL3 + CP CB2 + CP TD12/15

The CPOL3 can check the correct With the CP CB2 primary injection of For high-voltage CTs, insulation material
polarity along the different current up to 2 kA can be realized for tests are very important and can be easily
connection points in the secondary CT testing. done with the CP TD12/15 accessory.
wiring by analyzing the sawtooth
signal injected into the CT’s primary
Your benefits side using the CPC 100.

> Mulifunctional CT tests

> Primary injection up to 2 kA
> Simple wiring test with handheld
polarity checker (CPOL3)
> Voltage withstand test up to 2 kV

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Voltage transformer (VT) / potential transformer testing

Why testing VTs? VT testing with the CPC 100 Disturbance-free measurement
The majority of VT failures occur due to electrical stresses With a voltage output of up to 2 000 VAC the CPC 100 can The VT‘s secondary signal may be difficult to measure if it Voltage/potential transformer testing
or manufacturing and installation errors. Typically electrical be used to test VT ratio, polarity and burden. is small in amplitude – especially if neighboring parts of the > VT ratio
stresses are caused by: By injecting voltage into the primary side, ratio can be mea- substation are in operation. In case of strong disturbances, up to 2 kVAC | polarity and burden

> Thunderstorms sured. Thereby the phase angles of high-voltage output and the user can select a frequency different to that of the > VT burden
voltage measurement input are also measured. Thus the power system and utilizes the “frequency selective mea- up to 130 VAC | secondary
> Ferro-resonances effects
correct VT polarity can be verified. surement” function. Thus only the VT‘s output signal with
> Over-voltages > VT secondary voltage withstand test
this particular frequency is measured while all other signals
Applying voltage to the secondary VT circuits and measuring up to 2 kVAC
are filtered out.
the load current in amplitude and phase allows the actual > Polarity check with CPOL3
Especially in high-voltage and extra high-voltage burden to be measured, ensuring that it is within the VT´s up to 2 kVAC
installations supervision of the VT insulation system is specification data. > VT electronics
important to ensure that its dielectric characteristics have
up to 2 kVAC
not degraded over time.
> VT voltage withstand test
In case of (re-)commissioning of substations VT circuits
up to 2 kVAC
should also be checked. Verifying the VT´s nameplate data
helps to identify damages of the VT or wrong connections. > IEC 61850 Sampled Values testing
> Power/dissipation factor test
up to 12 kV/15kV, 300 mA | with CP TD12/15

+ CPOL3 + CP TD12/15
The CPOL3 can check the correct polarity For high-voltage VTs, insulation material
along the different connection points in tests are very important and can be easily
the secondary wiring by analyzing the done with the CP TD12/15 accessory.
sawtooth signal injected into the VT’s
Your benefits
primary side using the CPC 100.

> Ratio testing from 15 Hz – 400 Hz

> Multi-functional VT testing
> Simple wiring check with handheld
polarity checker (CPOL3)

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Power transformer testing

Testing power transformers – Most common Winding resistance measurement Power/dissipation factor (PF/DF) measurement
electrical tests with one device The CPC 100 provides an easy and accurate (4-wire connection) For PF/DF measurement on power transformers and Power transformer testing
Testing to assess the health of power transformers and winding resistance measurement. Automatic measurement bushings, the CPC 100 is combined with the CP TD12/15. > DC winding resistance up to 100 ADC
to diagnose problems is of utmost importance to ensure for tapped windings (by using CP SB1 with the on load Measuring this factor over a broad frequency range – in > Transformer demagnetization with CP SB1
the long-term and safe operation of these very expensive tap changer) speeds up the measurement. The CPC 100 addition to mains frequency – helps to better assess the
> Dynamic load tap changer diagnostics
power assets. automatically discharges the inductive energy, which makes insulation condition, for example detect whether the
(on load tap changer test) up to 100 ADC | optionally with CP SB1
With the CPC 100 power transformers and their ancillary the measurement safe. cellulose or the oil is contaminated by moisture.
> Transformer turns ratio (TTR) per tap
components can be tested:
up to 2 kVAC | including polarity and excitation current |
> Windings
Demagnetisation Dynamic resistance measurement (DRM)
IEC 61387-1 support for transformer with unconventional vector groups
> Tap changer After switching off a transformer or after applying DC signals The DRM can be performed as a supplementary
> Automatically determination of the transformer’s
to a transformer, the core remains magnetized. This can cause measurement in order to analyze the OLTC’s switching
> Bushings vector group with CP SB1
problems for further diagnostic measurements or can lead process. The CPC 100 + CP SB1 injects a DC current in
> Insulation to higher inrush currents. By using the CP SB1 switch box the the same way that it does for static winding resistance > Leakage reactance / short circuit impedance up to 6 A AC
> Core integrated algorithm in the CPC 100 completely demagnetizes measurements with the the addition of recording the > Transformer, bushing: power/dissipation factor
> Connection leads the transformer core. dynamic behaviour of the diverter switch. Based on this + insulation capacitance
non-invasive testing method, failures can be detected up to 12 kV/15kV, 300 mA | frequency from 15 Hz to 400 Hz | with CP TD12/15
> Surge arrestors
Ratio & excitation current measurement without opening the OLTC compartment. > Insulating fluids: power/dissipation factor
up to 12 kV/15kV, 300 mA | with CP TD12/15 and CP TC12
For measuring ratio and excitation current, the CPC 100
provides a 2 kV output, delivering 2500 VA. The test voltage > Excitation current per tap up to 12 kV/15kV, 300 mA | with CP TD12/15
is generated digitally and the current is automatically > Frequency response of stray losses (FRSL)
measured within the CPC 100. This makes the measurement > Surge arrestors: leakage current and watt losses
highly accurate, easy to set up, fast and safe. up to 12 kV/15kV, 300 mA | with CP TD12/15

> HV source for voltage withstand test

up to 15 kVA | with 3 CPCs + TRC1

> HV source for PD measurements

up to 15 kVA | with 3 CPCs + TRC1

+ CP SB1 + TRC1 + CP TD12/15

The switchbox CP SB1 The triple remote control Insulation condition assessment
reduces wiring work at power TRC1 allows three CPCs to be of transformers, bushings and
transformers. Thereby, the synchronized safely. This allows insulation fluids (with the CP TC12).
time needed for testing the CPC 100 to be used as a
can be reduced and, at the powerful HV source. Matching
same time, safety can be transformers are provided in
Your benefits significantly increased. order to match the rated voltage
on the LV side.
> Most common power transformer
tests with one device
> Fully automated testing with
switchbox CP SB1
> Advanced tap changer diagnostics
using OLTC scan (DRM)
> Effective core demagnetization

HV-source
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Line impedance measurement

X in Ω
Line parameters for distance protection Testing with the CPC 100
Correct line parameters are crucial for reliable and selective The main unit CPC 100 generates the frequency variable Cable and transmission line diagnosis
distance protection. The set of parameters contains the test current and measures current and voltage by applying > Line impedance and k-factor

s m
positive and the zero sequence impedance (Z1, Z0) as well digital filtering for high accuracy. The complex loop

30 0
up to 100 A | with CP CU1
as the k-factor (kL, RE/RL and XE/XL, k0). impedance is then calculated accordingly. > Mutual coupling

t =
100 % of

ms
2

L
Line length

Z
0
These parameters are often calculated from software The CP CU1 provides galvanic isolation between the line up to 100 A | with CP CU1

e 2,

n ce
t1 =
tools, which do not provide actual line parameters due to under test and the CPC 100 as well as impedance matching

Zo n
> Positive or zero sequence impedance

e da
e 1,
unknown soil properties, such as different soil resistivities, for short and long lines.

im p
Zo n

n c e l a te d
pipelines or other unknown conductors. This leads to

L in e

n
d
The CP GB1 protects the test equipment and the user

p e alc o u
under- or overreach of your distance protection relay

im l t : C - gr
from any unexpected overvoltage on the line under test.

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resulting in outage and loss of grid stability.

Fau ase -t
Furthermore it allows a direct connection to the power line

da
for a convenient execution of the test.

Ph
Zone under- and overreach
A dedicated test template provides the positive and
The most frequent faults on power lines are ground faults. R in Ω
the zero sequence impedance as well as the k-factor in
In particular, inaccuracies from software calculation effect commonly used formats. Furthermore it shows the actual
this kind of fault. The example on the right shows a zone zone reach for each fault type based on the measured
overreach for a ground fault due to an incorrect k-factor values and relay parameters that are currently being used.
setting. In this case the assumed k-factor is higher than the
actual one. Therefore, a ground fault at the remote end of
the line is seen incorrectly in the first zone.
Incorrect k-factor (tendancy to overreach)

Mutual coupling
With this unique testing equipment, the mutual coupling
impedance between parallel lines can also be determined
to consider coupling effects for correct parameterization.

+ CP CU1
The CP CU1 allows the safe connection
of the CPC 100 to a power line or
HV cable. The impedance matching
transformer within the CP CU1 ensures
Your benefits optimum power transfer from the
CPC 100 to the power line.
> Accurate distance protection relay
settings by performing a line impedance
measurement
> Safe and quick determination of Z1, Z0
and k-factors
> Mutual coupling impedance
measurement between parallel lines
Ground grid

Ground grid
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Grounding system testing

Personnel safety Fall-of-potential measurement (3-point test) Step and touch voltage measurement
In the event of a ground fault hazardous step and touch The fall-of-potential measurement with the CPC 100 Step and touch voltage measurements according to Ground system analysis
voltage can occur inside and outside of a substation. is performed according to EN 50522 or IEEE 81. EN 50522 and IEEE 81 are performed with the HGT1. > Ground grid impedance for large systems
Ground tests prove the effectiveness of grounding systems For the fall-of-potential measurement the voltage This handheld device employs frequency selective up to 100 A | with CP CU1
and guarantee safety of people inside and outside the between the ground grid and ground electrodes in measurements for effective noise suppression. > Step and touch voltage
substation. different distances to the ground grid is measured Furthermore, tests can be executed quickly and easily since up to 100 A | with CP CU1 and HGT1
A fall-of-potential measurement is usually performed to until reference ground is reached. Dedicated software long test cables for connecting to the main device are no > Ground grid impedance for small systems
determine the condition of the entire ground grid. On top transforms the test results into a voltage and impedance longer necessary. up to 6 A AC
of that, step and touch voltages are measured at exposed chart which allows the ground potential rise and the
ground impedance to be determined. Dedicated test templates assess measured step and touch > Soil resistivity
locations in order to ensure human safety in select areas. voltages according to EN 50522 and IEEE 80 automatically. up to 6 A AC

> Integrity check of grounding connection

up to 400 ADC

> Reduction factor / current split factor

> Measure multiple current paths with Rogowski coil

+ HGT1
Primary Test Manager (PTM) and
HGT1 enable you to quickly, simply
and conveniently measure ground
impedance as well as step and touch
voltage. Due to a new approach there
is no operational personal required at
the CPC 100 anymore. Together, the
test director and assistants perform all
measurements out in the field in order to
avoid miscommunication and selection of
inadequate test points.

Your benefits

Ground grid Ground grid

> Determine true test values by CP GB1
power line injection
> Simple and accurate step and touch
voltage measurements with handheld
HGT1 device When testing large ground grids the potential of the ground grid under test and
the counter electrode must not overlap. This is done in order to ensure human
> Reduction factor measurement on
safety in a worst case scenario, which is always crucial. The CPC 100 + CP CU1
ground wires and cable shields
overcomes this problem by injecting the test current into a remote substation via
an existing power line.

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Rotating machines diagnosis

Why test rotating machines? The measurement results can be compared with previous Pole drop test
measurements, factory acceptance tests or a phase-to- Rotating machines diagnosis
Rotating machines, such as motors and generators, are Mechanical stress in rotor windings cause inter turn faults
phase comparison can be made. An acceptable
highly important components in power generation and (short circuits), which can lead to a magnetic imbalance. > Power/dissipation factor tip-up test
PF/DF offers assurance that the insulation condition allows
industrial applications. Therefore machine reliability and This causes higher shaft vibrations which puts more stress at 50 Hz / 60 Hz
reliable operation.
availability are in high demand. Motors and generators are on the bearings and can potentially damage them. The up to 15 kV | 5 A| with CP TD15 and CP CR600
exposed to high thermal, mechanical and electrical stress Furthermore, a parallel partial discharge measurement CPC 100 provides the AC source and the accurate voltage > Power/dissipation factor test with variable frequency
that influences their reliability and life expectancy. allows for a more detailed diagnosis of the type of fault. inputs nedded to perform the pole drop test. up to 15 kV | frequency from 15 Hz to 400 Hz | with CP TD15
The CPC 100 + CP TD15 can be used as HV source for the
Premature failure may lead to significant economical > HV source for testing rotating machines
partial discharge measurement. Electromagnetic imperfection testing
losses, due to unexpected outages and possible damage to up to 15 kV | max. 2 µF | with CP TD15 and CP CR600
the asset itself. In order to plan maintenance effectively, it The measurement complies with international standards This test (also known as stray flux measurement) is > DC winding resistance measurement
is essential to have accurate condition information about such as IEC 60894 and IEEE 286. performed to detect stator core interlamination faults up to 400 A DC and 5 kVA down to the microohm range.
when components need to be repaired or replaced. that can cause overheating and damage during machine
> Pole drop test
A variety of electrical tests can be performed with the
DC winding resistance measurement operation. The stator core is energized with a small
percentage of nominal flux and the stray flux on the > Electromagnetic imperfection testing
CPC 100 over the complete life cycle of machines to A DC resistance measurement is performed to detect
increase their reliability, prevent premature failures and to possible contact problems in the stator and rotor winding surface is measured along the slots. Faults are indicated by > Stator core measurement
extend reliable service life. of a machine. an increase of stray flux in amplitude and/or a change in Semi-automatic scanning of the stator core,
measurement and excitation in one solution
the phase.
The CPC 100 offers an integrated micro ohmmeter with
PF/DF measurement and PF/DF tip-up test a maximum output of 400 A. The 4-wire method is used
The PF/DF measurement is used as a maintenance tool for to detect connection problems in the stator winding (bad
entire windings. The portable solution CPC 100 + CP TD15 soldering contacts) as well as contact problems on the pole
+ CP CR600 allows PF/DF measurements to be carried out connectors of the rotor winding.
at nominal frequency. Both failures can be the root cause of a local hotspot and
potentially damage the machine.

+ CP CR600 + CP TD15
The CP CR600 compensator Insulation condition assessment of
reactor enables the CP TD15 to be motors and generators. The CPC 100
used with test objects with large + CP TD15 can provide up to 15 kV. It
Your benefits capacitance such as large motors can be be used as HV source and
and generators. PF/DF measurement system at the
> Portable HV source same time.
> High accurate PF/DF measurement
with reference capacitance for
maximum usability
> Defined voltage steps for a combined
partial discharge and PF/DF
measurement enable reproducible
test conditions

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Gas-insulated switchgear testing

Testing gas-insulated switchgear to date Innovative GIS testing Powerful voltage withstand testing
Gas-insulated switchgears (GIS) are compact and are, With the CPC 100 + CP RC it is possible to perform GIS tests When combined with the CP RC1, the CPC 100 allows GIS testing
therefore, used in applications where space is limited. For without the need of a big HV transformer. This is possible withstand tests with a maximum test voltage of 200 kV > Withstand test
commissioning of GIS a high-voltage (HV) withstand test is because the system directly makes use of a specially to be carried out on GIS systems up to a rated voltage of up to 235 kV | max 1.6 nF | with CP RC2
required in accordance with standards (IEC 62271-203). designed “Power VT” for testing. 123 kV. The CPC 100 + CP RC2 is appropriate for testing > HV source for partial discharge measurements
To date the test voltage needed for a withstand test has This Power VT is an integral part of the GIS and generates GIS systems with a rated voltage of up to 145 kV and a up to 235 kV | max 1.6 nF | with CP RC2
been produced by a resonance circuit. This test system the required test voltage. CPC 100 injects power at the maximum test voltage of 235 kV. This package is supplied
consists of an HV test transformer, a coupling capacitor LV side of the VT, producing the necessary voltage on the with the additional CP AT1 auto-transformer to guarantee
and a power control unit. The HV test transformer and the HV side. A direct connection of the measuring system to the necessary output power of the CPC 100 for higher loads.
coupling capacitor have to be connected directly to the GIS. the integrated VT of the GIS system eliminates the need
for draining and refilling any SF6 gas. HV source for partial discharge measurements
Weak points of this testing principle:
The CPC 100 + CP RC system comprises several small and During production or maintenance, impurities can occur
> The complete test system is difficult to transport,
light-weight components (< 21 kg / 46 lbs) which can in GIS. These can cause major problems in operation.
because it consists of very heavy and large
be transported by one person. With its modular design Therefore, it is recommended to perform a partial discharge
components.
GIS tests can even be accomplished at test sites with measurement during commissioning (acceptance tests).
> It is difficult to use it at test sites with limited space, While performing these measurements with our MPD series
limited space.
such as wind turbines. the CPC 100 + CP RC can be used as the HV source.
> The HV test lead must be connected to, and
disconnected from, the GIS system for testing. This
normally includes a time-consuming venting and
refilling process of the SF6 gas.

+ CP CR + CP TR + CP AT1
With the compensating reactor The isolation transformer CP TR The auto-transformer CP AT1
4 mH CP CR4 or 6 mH CP CR6 provides a potential-free output allows to connect the mains
the CP CR compensates the signal and compensates the supply of the CPC 100 to a
capacitance in a modular fashion. capacitive load. three-phase 16 A power outlet,
Your benefits and delivers the required power
for the test setup.
> Small and light-weight test system
with high output power
> Testing without gas venting and
refilling procedure
> Automatic frequency tuning for
ideal load compensation

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Switchgear and circuit breaker testing

Why test switchgear and circuit breaker? Contact resistance measurement Insulation testing of circuit breakers
Switchgear consists of busbars, circuit breakers (CB), The CPC 100 can measure contact resistance by injecting a For power/dissipation factor measurements on CBs, the Switchgear / circuit breaker testing
disconnectors and earthing switches. There are various current of up to 400 ADC into the contacts and measuring CPC 100 is combined with the CP TD12/15. Measuring this > Contact resistance
connections and contacts within the switchgear. Poorly the voltage drop (using the 4-wire method). The resistance factor over a wide frequency range – in addition to mains up to 400 ADC
maintained or damaged contacts can cause arcing, single value can be compared to the value given by the manufac- frequency – helps to better assess the insulation condition. > Bushing: power/dissipation factor (tan δ)
phasing or even fire which can lead to the total loss of turer as well as to previous records. + insulation capacitance
the asset. 12 kV/15kV, 300 mA | frequency from 15 Hz to 400 Hz | with CP TD12/15
Therefore, it is common practice to conduct contact resis- > Circuit breaker: power/dissipation factor (tan δ)
tance measurements to ensure that the connections have up to 12 kV/15kV, 300 mA | frequency from 15 Hz to 400 Hz | with CP TD12/15
been made with the appropriate contact pressure.
> Insulating fluids: power/dissipation factor (tan δ)
Additionally, the insulation of CBs within the switchgear up to 12 kV, 300 mA | with CP TD12/15 and CP TC12
has to be tested. These assets are frequently exposed to
HV stresses, switching currents and very high fault currents,
which heat up the circuit breakers and impact on the insu-
lation material.

+ CP TD12/15 CPC 100

Insulation condition assessment of μΩ measurement with the CPC 100‘s
circuit breakers and insulation fluids 400 ADC capabilities enables accurate
(with CP TC12). contact resistance measurements on
circuit breakers.

Your benefits

> Contact resistance testing with up to

400 A DC
> Power/dissipation factor measurement
> Testing of entire chain from the CT to
the CB's main contacts

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Commissioning and trouble shooting of protection systems

Commissioning protection systems CT & VT performance check Timing of CBs with overcurrent elements
In order to work properly, protection and control systems The CPC 100 allows the verification of the ratio and polar- For testing of CBs or load breaker switches with integrated Protection installation testing
have to be correctly integrated into the substation or ity of CTs and VTs – preventing wrong connections, espe- overcurrent elements, the CPC 100 can inject AC primary > CT ratio (with burden)
power plant. Quantities from the primary system are trans- cially in the case of tapped CTs. Injecting current or voltage currents up to 800 A (or 2000 A together with the current up to 800 A or 2000 A with the CP CB2, 5 kVA output power
formed at the VTs and CTs – using their different cores into individual CTs / VTs and checking the reading at the booster CP CB2), and measure the time from the start of > CT burden
– and so the voltage and current signals must be correctly relay ensures that phases are not mixed up and that the the injection to the interruption of the current. up to 6 A AC | secondary
connected to the protection relays, automation units and CT and VT ratio setting in the relay is correct.
> CT excitation curve (knee point)
meters. The CPC 100 can also measure the burden on the CTs Primary injection up to 2 kVAC
From these protection and control units, the trip signals and VTs and, by determining the CT’s excitation curve, it With the CPC 100 primary faults can be simulated to check > VT ratio
are routed back to the primary apparatus, for example, ensures that the protection circuits are connected to the if overcurrent, differential or distance relays operate cor- up to 2 kVAC | polarity and burden
the circuit breakers. A fault in any part of this system may appropriate CT cores. rectly. The total trip time including the CB operating time
> VT burden
result in a system failure – false tripping or a failure to trip. can also be measured in this test.
up to 130 VAC | secondary
To prevent such a failure, the system’s functionality can be Wiring check
> Overcurrent relays with primary injection (MV)
verified by injecting into the primary side of the CT or VT The CPC 100 can help to verify that the secondary wiring up to 800 A or 2000 A with the CP CB2, 5 kVA output power
and checking the measured values at the relay or automa- is correct. By injecting a sawtooth signal into the CT or VT,
tion unit. Finally, injecting current at the magnitude of > Polarity check with CPOL3
the operator verifies with a handheld device that the signal
up to 800 A or 2 kVAC , 5 kVA output power
a fault should result in the tripping of the circuit breaker, has the correct polarity at the connection points of the sec-
which allows the verification of the complete chain. ondary systems. > Testing of the entire protection chain
by primary fault current injection and live CB tripping

CB VT CT

Busbar + CPOL3 CPC 100

The CPOL3 can check the correct polarity The CPC 100 can inject up to 800 A (2 000 A
along the different connection points with the CP CB2) or up to 2 kV as well as a
in the secondary wiring by analyzing the sawtooth polarity check signal into CTs or
sawtooth signal injected into the VT’s VTs in the HV yard, hence performing testing
and CT´s primary side using the CPC 100. on the whole system.
Your benefits

> Testing of entire chain from the CT

to the CB's main contacts Wiring Wiring
> Versatile due to high-current and Relay terminal terminal
high-voltage outputs Wires

> Wide range of applications covered

Control room HV yard

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IEC 61850-9-2 Sampled Values testing

IEC 61850 Sampled Values Sampled Values testing with the CPC 100
The standard for “Communication Networks and Systems A merging unit (MU) collects the measured current and The CPC 100 test system performs closed-loop testing Sampled Values testing
for Power Utility Automation”, IEC 61850, utilizes network voltage values from the current and voltage sensors. Then whereby a test signal is injected on the primary side > SV CT ratio test and polarity check
technologies for all types of information exchange. it merges the digitized values, which are called “Sampled of the current / voltage sensors. The MU converts the up to 800 A or up to 2 000 A , 5 kVA output power | with the CP CB2

Within IEC 61850, protocols for the transmission of Values” (SV), into a data stream published to the substation sensor output into a SV stream which is published to the > SV VT ratio test and polarity check
instantaneous voltage and current values are specified. network. substation network. The CPC 100 then reads the data up to 2 kVAC
The sensors used in the transmission process can be Using this method, measured values (for example, the back from the network in order to perform a variety of
> Automatic MU detection
conventional CTs and VTs as well as unconventional bus voltage for a busbar protection scheme) can easily be different tests.
> Automatic voltage / current channel detection
current and voltage sensors. distributed to multiple bay devices. Automatic MU and channel detection is achieved by
> Frequency selective voltage / current meter
injecting a test signal with a specific wave form. An
optimized and time-effective algorithm searches for the > Noise level measurement
unique test pattern within all the available MUs on the > Amplitude response of the signal processing chain
network to identify the correct channel for testing. up to 800 A or up to 2 kVAC | frequency from 15 Hz to 400 Hz

The CPC 100’s SV test card operates according to the

“Implementation Guideline for Digital Interface to
Instrumental Transformers using IEC 61850-9-2” published
by the UCA International User Group.

0111000001 CPC 100

The CPC 100 injects a sinusoidal test
Closed-loop testing signal to perform tests such as the ratio
test. Additionally, the CPC 100 generates
specific periodic wave shapes to identify
the correct MU and corresponding test
channel.

Your benefits CT 0111000001

800 A
MU Substation
> Ready for applications in digital 2 kV Network
substations VT

> Closed loop testing of merging units

> Primary injection works independently CTs, VTs and
of the sensor technology used unconventional
sensors

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Operation of CPC 100: front panel

Operating from the front panel The test template can be seen as a test plan. It tells the user Customized reporting: Microsoft Excel™
which measurements to make and provides the basis for
After transferring the test results to a PC, report templates Different ways to operate
Selecting test cards directly the overall test report.
in numerical and graphical form are available.
The CPC 100 offers different operating modes, to meet
Operating the CPC 100 manually provides the quickest Test templates can be prepared in advance in the office on
The measurement data – including settings and results as the personal preferences of the user:
results with minimal training and preparation – perfect for the PC – without the CPC 100 connected – and can then be
well as administrative information such as date and time, > From the front panel:
users who only operate the device occasionally. The user just executed on site, step by step. Users can also create their
filename, etc. – can also be imported to these templates Selecting test cards directly
selects the test card to be used, connects the CPC 100 to the own test templates and define, which test cards they want
for customized reporting, graphical result evaluation and
asset and performs the test by pressing the start button. to include. > From the front panel:
further analyses.
Using pre-defined test templates
The settings and results of all manual tests can be stored
Microsoft Excel™ reports provide the basis for client-
Using pre-defined test templates on a flash memory and transfered to a PC using a USB > Fully automated:
specific reporting and allow test reports to be adapted to
memory stick or ethernet connection. Using Primary Test Manager™ (see next page)
Additionally, pre-defined test templates help the user to utility or manufacturer specific formats. Further content,
perform frequently used tests conveniently and efficiently. such as company logos, can also be added.
A number of test cards (for example, power/dissipation
Test reports can then be printed in a variety of languages.
factor, winding resistance, ratio measurement, etc.) are
combined into one test template. An example is the
template containing all the recommended measurements
for testing a current transformer.

CPC 100 test card Test template with test cards

Test report

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 Step by step through the test procedure with Primary Test ManagerTM

Managing location, asset and test data Executing diagnostic tests Result analysis and reporting
The Primary Test Manager TM
(PTM) software solution PTM provides a well-structured database for managing test PTM helps to define the test asset with specific nameplate A real-time overview of the test results is given during the
makes it possible to perform a multitude of tests on results and getting a comprehensive overview of the asset's views. It indicates mandatory and recommended measurement and an instant “pass/fail” assessment of
power transformers, circuit breakers, and current condition. Locations, assets, jobs and reports can parameters, making data entry fast and easy. the test results is displayed based on specified limit values.
transformers. It provides active guidance for the be defined and managed quickly and easily. Based on the nameplate values, PTM generates a PTM automatically generates reports including all asset-
user during the process of testing with the CPC 100, customized test plan according to current standards and related information and the tests that have been performed.
Import and export functionality guidelines for each asset. This way PTM is able to provide This gives a comprehensive overview of the test object, test
making tests faster, easier, and safer.
PTM supports data exchange between different test systems. you with a comprehensive test plan for assessing the results and assessment.
Data can be imported easily in the PTM database. In addition, condition of your asset thoroughly.
they can be filtered or exported in common formats such as Comparison tools for detailed analysis
XML, PDF, Microsoft Word™, Microsoft Excel™. Easy connection due to wiring diagrams For a detailed analysis, different test results can be
Pre-configured wiring diagrams based on selected assets compared side-by-side or trended over time. Users can
Data synchronization and back-up help to set up the CPC 100 correctly. This minimizes the choose between a time- and type-based comparison
During on-site testing, data is often generated by multiple likelihood of measurement errors and speeds up the as well as a phase-based comparison.
testing teams. With the ‘PTM DataSync’ module all data can be testing process.
synchronized to a central database hosted on premises or in the Customized, individual reports
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safer and more convenient. The relevant locations can be PTMate is our mobile companion for PTM. The app be generated in Microsoft Word™, Microsoft Excel™ and
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Easy management of location, asset and test data due to a structured database, PTM supports you in the best possible way during execution of diagnostic For a comprehensive analysis, PTM offers automatic result assessment
implemented search and filter functions and automatic data synchronization. tests via wiring diagrams and asset-specific test plans according to and comparison as well as customized reporting.
international standards.
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Safety features

CPC 100 built-in safety functions Protective earth verification CPC 100 optional safety functions SAA3
Before a measurement is started, the CPC 100 The SAA3 is a 3-position remote safety switch for use with
I/O status lights automatically verifies the PE connection. This is particularly SAA1 the CPC 100. The three positions ensure that both the
The I/O status lights of the CPC 100 inform operators if the important in high-voltage environments, where a faulty The SAA1 is an audible beeper dongle that is included with release and fully pressed position of the SAA3 result in an
CPC output is switched ON or OFF. or non-existing earth connection can lead to serious each CPC 100. immediate trigger of the CPC 100 emergency stop.
consequences, including electrical shock or equipment
These status lights provide a quick and easy way to monitor It generates an acoustic signal when the test systems
damage.
the device’s operational state. Always pay attention to outputs are activated. SAA1 alerts operators and others
these lights when using the CPC 100 to ensure safe and nearby of the ongoing operation, helping to raise
Rapid Fault Sense (RFS)
effective testing. awareness during a potentially hazardous measurement.
Rapid Fault Sense (RFS) is an innovative feature of the CPC
Emergency stop button 100 that serves as an additional safety measure. It is an SAA2
output supervisor that can detect output changes and
The emergency stop button provides operators with the SAA2 is a small, lightweight, and scalable safety accessory
initiate an immediate switch-off in selected test cards.
ability to immediately shut off the CPC 100 output in the that helps you to mark your testing area and warn people
event of an emergency. that the prohibition zone around the test setup must not
The capability of rapid response can prevent accidents, RFS works by performing a statistical analysis of the output be entered. Depending on the status of the test device the
protect expensive equipment, and most importantly, save signals. After a brief activation time of a few seconds, it SAA2 shows either a green or red signal light.
lives. continuously monitors these signals for unexpected, rapid In addition, the SAA2 can also generate an audible signal
changes that could be caused by factors such as contact if a measurement is ongoing. It also offers an emergency
with conductive parts, falling clamps, or insulation failures. button to stop the measurement immediately, if needed.
Key lock
RFS complements the existing safety features of the
The key plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe operation
CPC 100 and if triggered, will significantly limit exposure to
of the CPC 100. The key provides a physical means of
dangerous current and voltage.
control, allowing operators to secure the CPC 100 against
unauthorized operation.
Removing the key in locked position prevents the software
from accepting any more commands and the test cannot
be started by pushing the I/O button.

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Front panel and connection possibilities

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28 Sync1 Sync2

30 31 32

1 4 5 9 11 15 16

2 19 20 21 22
12 13
17
3

23
6 7 8 10 14

18 24 25 26 27

1. Grounding terminal 9. 6 A or 130 V output 19. Keys for the quick selection of applications 29. Serial interface for devices such as CP TD12/15
2. High AC voltage output 2 kV AC 10. Current output 6 A DC 20. Keys for the quick selection of the desired view 30. Plug to connect external safety functions
3. External booster output 11. Current measuring input 10 A AC or DC 21. LCD monitor (SAA1, SAA2, SAA3)

4. High DC current output 400 A DC 12. Voltage measuring input 300 V AC 22. Soft-touch keys which change their function 31. Socket for the connection of the CPC 100
according to the selected application to a network or direct connection to a
5. High AC current output 800 A AC 13. Low level voltage measuring input 3 V AC
PC’s network connector
6. Mains power supply 14. Voltage measuring input 10 V DC 23. Keys for selecting stacked test cards
32. USB 2.0 port for memory stick connection
7. Overcurrent protection 15. Binary input for potential-free contacts or 24. Numerical keyboard
33. CPCsync network ports
8. Power switch voltages up to 300 V DC 25. Advanced jog-dial hand wheel with “click”
16. Safety key lock (Enter) function

17. Signal lights 26. Up / down keys for navigation and entering values

18. Emergency stop button 27. Test start / stop button

28. User manual

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Technical data CPC 100

CPC 100

Generator / Outputs Inputs Resistance measurement

Current outputs Measuring inputs (Accuracy6) 4-wire measurement with 400 A DC output and 10 V DC input All input / output values are guaranteed for one year within an
Range Amplitude t 1
Vmax 2
Powermax 2
f Amplitude Amplitude Phase ambient temperature of 23 °C ± 5 °C / 73 °F ± 10 °F, a warm-up time
max Current Resistance Voltage Accuracy (full scale)
longer than 25 min. and in a frequency range of 45 Hz to 60 Hz or DC.
800 A AC 3 0 ... 800 A 25 s 6.0 V 4 800 VA 15 Hz ... 400 Hz 400 A 10 μΩ 4 mV Error < 0.70 %
Input Imped. Range Reading Full scale Full scale Accuracy values indicate that the error is smaller than ± (value read x
0 ... 400 A 8 min. 6.4 V 2 560 VA 15 Hz ... 400 Hz Error Error Error 400 A 100 μΩ 40 mV Error < 0.55 % reading error + full scale of the range x full scale error).
0 ... 200 A >2h 6.5 V 1 300 VA 15 Hz ... 400 Hz I AC / DC4, 7 < 0.1 Ω 10 A AC < 0.05 % < 0.05 % < 0.10° 400 A 1 mΩ 400 mV Error < 0.50 % 1. With a mains voltage of 230 V using a 2 × 6 m high-current cable
1 A AC < 0.05 % < 0.05 % < 0.15° at an ambient temperature of 23 °C ± 5 °C / 73 °F ± 10 °F.
6 A AC10 0 ... 6 A >2h 55 V 330 VA 15 Hz ... 400 Hz 400 A 10 mΩ 4V Error < 0.50 %
10 A DC < 0.03 % < 0.08 % – 2. The power and maximum voltage may be reduced above 60 Hz
3 A AC10 0 ... 3 A >2h 110 V 330 VA 15 Hz ... 400 Hz 4-wire measurement with 6 A DC output and 10 V VDC input or below 50 Hz.
400 A DC 0 ... 400 A 2 min. 6.5 V 2 600 VA DC 1 A DC < 0.03 % < 0.08 % – Current Resistance Voltage Accuracy (full scale) 3. Output can be synchronized with V1 AC in Quick, Sequencer,
0 ... 300 A 3 min. 6.5 V 1 950 VA DC V1 AC8 500 kΩ 300 V < 0.05 % < 0.05 % < 0.10° 6A 100 mΩ 0.6 V Error < 0.35 % Ramping and Amplifier test cards.

0 ... 200 A >2h 6.5 V 1 300 VA DC 30 V < 0.05 % < 0.05 % < 0.10° 6A 1Ω 6V Error < 0.35 % 4. The inputs and outputs are protected with lightning arrestors
between the connector and against the protective earth. In the
6 A DC4, 10 0 ... 6 A >2h 60 V 360 VA DC 3V < 0.10 % < 0.05 % < 0.10° 1A 10 Ω 10 V Error < 0.25 % event of application of energy exceeding a few hundred Joule the
2 000 A AC with an optional current booster (CP CB2)
3 300 mV < 0.15 % < 0.05 % < 0.10° 2-wire measurement with 10 V VDC input lightning arrestors apply a permanent short-circuit to the input /
output.
V2 AC 8, 11
10 MΩ 3V < 0.03 % < 0.08 % < 0.10° Current Resistance Voltage Accuracy (full scale)
5. The power and amplitude may be reduced above 200 Hz or
300 mV < 0.08 % < 0.08 % < 0.10° > 5 mA 100 Ω Error < 0.60 % below 50 Hz.
Voltage outputs
30 mV < 0.10 % < 0.25 % < 0.15° > 5 mA 1 kΩ Error < 0.51 % 6. 98 % of all units have an accuracy better than specified as “typical”.
Range Amplitude5 tmax Imax Powermax5 f
2 kV AC 3
0 ... 2 kV 1 min. 1.25 A 2 500 VA 15 Hz ... 400 Hz V DC 4, 7
10 V < 0.03 % < 0.08 % – > 5 mA 10 kΩ Error < 0.50 % 7. This input is galvanically separated from all other inputs.
8. V1 and V2 are galvanically coupled but separated from all other
0 ... 2 kV >2h 0.5 A 1 000 VA 15 Hz ... 400 Hz 1V < 0.03 % < 0.08 % –
Power supply and mechanical data inputs.
1 kV AC 3 0 ... 1 kV 1 min. 2.5 A 2 500 VA 15 Hz ... 400 Hz 100 mV < 0.05 % < 0.10 % – 9. There are power restrictions for mains voltages below 190 VAC.
Single-phase, 100 VAC ... 240 VAC, 16 A
0 ... 1 kV >2h 1.0 A 1 000 VA 15 Hz ... 400 Hz 10 mV < 0.05 % < 0.15 % – 10. Fuse-protected.
nominal9
500 V AC 3 0 ... 500 V 1 min. 5.0 A 2 500 VA 15 Hz ... 400 Hz 11. When using the CTRogowski test card, the 3 V V2 AC input uses
Single-phase, 85 VAC ... 264 VAC (L-N or L-L)
Additional features of the measuring inputs an additional software based integration method. In the range of
0 ... 500 V >2h 2.0 A 1 000 VA 15 Hz ... 400 Hz permissible
Automatic range switching (except Amplifier test card) 50 Hz < f < 60 Hz, this results in a phase shift of 90 ° as well as an
130 V AC10 0 ... 130 V >2h 3.0 A 390 VA 15 Hz ... 400 Hz Galvanically separated potential groups: I AC/DC ; V1 & V2 ; V DC Frequency, nominal 50 Hz / 60 Hz additional phase error of ± 0.1 ° and an additional amplitude er-
AC frequency range: 15 Hz to 400 Hz (except Amplifier test card) Power consumption < 3 500 VA (< 7 000 VA for a time < 10 s) ror of ± 0.01 %. For frequencies in the range of 15 Hz < f < 400 Hz,
Protection of I AC/DC input: 10 A very fast acting (FF) fuse 4 the phase error is not specified, and the amplitude error can be
Connection IEC 320 / C20
Internal measurement of outputs (Accuracy6) up to ± 0.50 % higher.
Binary input for dry contacts or voltages up to 300 V DC7 Weight 29 kg / 64 lbs (case without protection cover)
Amplitude Amplitude Phase Trigger criteria: Toggling with potential-free contacts or
voltages of up to 300 V Dimensions 468 × 394 × 233 mm (18.4 × 15.5 × 9.2 in),
Output Range Reading Full scale Full scale
Input impedance: > 100 kΩ (W × H × D) cover, without handles.
Error Error Error
Response time: 1 ms
800 A AC – < 0.10 % < 0.10 % < 0.10°
Equipment reliability
400 A DC – < 0.20 % < 0.05 % – Output to input synchronization Shock IEC / EN 60068-2-27, 15 g / 11 ms,
2 kV AC 2 000 V < 0.05 % < 0.05 % < 0.10° Test cards Quick, Amplifier test card half-sinusoid, each axis
1 000 V < 0.05 % < 0.05 % < 0.15° Sequencer, Ramping
Vibration IEC / EN 60068-2-6, frequency range from
Frequency range 48 Hz ... 62 Hz 48 Hz ... 62 Hz 10 Hz to 150 Hz, continuous acceleration 2 g
500 V < 0.05 % < 0.05 % < 0.20°
Synchronization V1 AC V1 AC, V2 AC, I AC (20 m /s2 / 65 ft /s2), 10 cycles per axis
5A < 0.20 % < 0.05 % < 0.10° inputs (automatic range switch) (fixed to maximum range) Safety IEC/EN/UL 61010-1, IEC/EN/UL 61010-2-30,
500 mA < 0.05 % < 0.05 % < 0.10° Input 10 % of input range full scale
magnitude
Environmental conditions for CPC 100 and CPC 100 accessories
Output 5 % of output range full scale
Operating temperature -10 °C ... +55 °C /+14 °F ... +131 °F
magnitude
Storage temperature -20 °C ... +70 °C / -4 °F ... +158 °F
Settling time 100 ms after 5 % of 1 000 ms after 5 % of
output range full scale output range full scale Humidity range 5 % ... 95 % relative humidity, no condensation
is reached is reached
Protection class IP22 (IEC/EN 60529)
Signal changes All quantities must be No changes of frequency
EMC IEC/EN 61326-1, FCC subpart B of part 15, class A
ramped within 20 signal and phase. Magnitude
periods changes without limitation.
Output follows within
250 ms
Phase tolerance 0.5 ° within the limits as specified above

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Technical data CPC 100 accessories

CP TD12/15 – Tan-delta unit CP SB1 – Switch box CP CU1 – Coupling unit CP GB1 – Grounding box
Combined with the CPC 100, the CP TD12/15 The CP SB1 switch box enables fully automatic In combination with the CPC 100 the CP CU1 is used The CP GB1 grounding box features high current
measures the capacitance and dissipation/power factor testing of three-phase power transformers. for line parameter measurements and ground testing. surge arrestors to protect the CP CU1 and the CPC 100
with laboratory precision. from unexpected overvoltages on the line under test.
AC input / V1 AC output Max. 300 Vrms Output ranges
High-voltage output DC input Max. 6 ADC Nominal ac spark-over voltage < 1 000 Vrms
Range Current Compliance voltage at > 45 Hz
U/f THD I Smax tmax Transformer high and Max. 300 Vrms between all connectors Impulse spark-over voltage < 2 000 Vpeak
10 A 0 ... 10 A rms 500 Vrms
300 mA 3600 VA > 2 min low voltage connections and ground Short circuit proof with:
20 A 0 ... 20 A rms 250 Vrms
0 ... 12 kV AC <2% Supply Via serial interface from CPC 100 (+15 V) 16 mm cylindrical or 20 mm ball studs 26.5 kA (< 100 ms) / 67 kApeak
100 mA 1200 VA > 60 min 50 A 0 ... 50 A rms 100 Vrms
300 mA 4500 VA 1
> 2 min Dimensions (W × H × D) 357 × 235 × 111 mm / 14.1 × 9.2 × 4.4 in 25 mm ball studs 30 kA (< 100 ms) / 75 kApeak
100 A 0 ... 100 A rms 50 Vrms
0 ... 15 kV AC <2% Weight 3.5 kg / 7.7 lbs Torsional moment for changing > 15 Nm
100 mA 1500 VA > 60 min
arrestors
Output power
Capacitance Cp (equivalent parallel circuit) Dimensions (Ø × H) 200 × 190 mm / 7.9 × 7.5 in
Characteristic Rating
Weight 6.8 kg / 13.2 lbs
Range Typical accuracy 2 Conditions CP TC12 – 12 kV oil test cell Maximum 5 000 VA (45 Hz ... 70 Hz), cos φ < 1.0 for 8 s at 230 VAC (including grounding cable)
1 pF ... 3 μF Error < 0.05 % of Ix < 8 mA, power 5 000 VA (45 Hz ... 70 Hz), cos φ < 0.4 for 8 s at 115 VAC
The CP TC12 oil test cell precisely determines the dielectric
reading + 0.1 pF V test = 2 kV ... 10 kV Continuous 0 ... 1 600 VA
constant, the dissipation factor (tan delta) and the power
1 pF ... 3 μF Error < 0.2 % of reading Ix > 8 mA, power
factor of insulating liquids such as transformer oil.
V test = 2 kV ... 10 kV HGT1 – Handheld grounding tester
Measuring transformers
Cell type Three-electrode design The HGT1 handheld grounding tester can be combined with
Power factor (cos φ) / Dissipation factor (tan δ) Transformer Ratio Accuracy at 50 Hz / 60 Hz
with guard the CPC 100 and CP CU1 to measure step and touch voltages.
Range Typical accuracy 2 Conditions VT 600 V : 30 V Class 0.1
Test gap 11 mm / 0.43 in
0 ... 10 % Error < 0.1 % of f = 45 Hz ... 70 Hz CT 100 A : 2.5 A Class 0.1 Voltage input Max. 25 Vrms
Capacitance of empty cell (air) Approx. 65 pF ± 10 %
(capacitive) reading + 0.005 % I < 8 mA Power supply 1 × 3.7 V lithium polymer
Sample volume 1.2 liters ... 2 liters / 41 ... 68 fl.oz.
V test = 2 kV ... 10 kV Inputs (Li-Po) battery
Max. RMS test voltage 12 kV
Inner dimensions (diameter × height) 172 mm × 180.8 mm / 6.8 × 7.1 in Characteristic Rating Dimensions (W × H × D) 90 × 180 × 45 mm /
0 ... 100 % Error < 0.5 % of V test = 2 kV... 10 kV
V SENSE Overvoltage CAT III (IEC 61010-1) 3.5 × 7.1 × 1.8 in
(cos φ) reading + 0.02 % Outer dimensions (W × H × D) 220 × 235.5 × 220 mm /
category Weight (including battery) 0.48 kg / 1 lb
8.7 × 9.3 × 8.7 in
0 ... 10000 % Error < 0.5 % of V test = 2 kV... 10 kV Voltage range 0 ... 600 Vrms
Weight Approx. 9.2 kg / 20 lbs
(tan δ) reading + 0.02 % BOOSTER Overvoltage CAT I
category
Voltage range 0 ... 200 Vrms
Mechanical data
CP DB1 – Discharge box Current range 0 ... 30 Arms
Dimensions (W x H x D) 460 x 317 x 223 mm / Frequency range 15 Hz ... 400 Hz
18.1 x 12.5 x 8.8 in The CP DB1 transformer discharge box facilitates Fuse 30 A fast acting,
Weight CP TD12 23 kg / 51 lbs fast discharging of power transformers during the test process. automatic circuit breaker
Weight CP TD15 24 kg / 53 lbs
6 A path Accuracy
1
Depending on control device and power supply Switch 6 A continuous
Range Accuracy Accuracy V SENSE I OUT Current
2
Means “typical accuracy”; at typical temperatures of 23 °C ± 5 K; closed
of absolute of phase voltage current range
98 % of all units have an accuracy which is better than specified
Switch The discharge process is faster by a factor of 4 compared value angle
open to the CPC 100, 6 Apeak 0.05 ... 0.2 Ω 1.0 ... 0.5 % 1.5 ... 0.8° 5 ... 20 V 100 A 100 A
Overtemperature protection: 85 ºC / 185 ºF
0.2 ... 2 Ω 0.5 ...0.3 % 0.8 ...0.5° 20 ... 50 V 100 ... 25 A 100 A
Overvoltage protection: 150 V / 5 kA between connectors
2 ... 5 Ω 0.3 % 0.5° 100 V 50 ... 20 A 50 A
100 A path
Switch 100 A continuous 5 ... 25 Ω 0.3 % 0.5° 100 ... 250 V 20 ... 10 A 20 A
closed 25 ... 300 Ω 0.3 ... 1.0 % 0.5 ... 1.5° 250 ... 500 V 10 ... 1,5 A 10 A
Switch The discharge process is faster by a factor of 10 compared to
open the CPC 100, 100 Apeak, 2 500 Jmax Mechanical data
Overvoltage protection: 200 V / 30 kA between connectors
Dimensions (W × H × D) 450 × 220 × 220 mm / 17.7 × 8.7 × 8.7 in
Weight 28.5 kg / 62.78 lbs
Mechanical data
Dimensions (W × H × D) 357 × 235 × 147 mm / 14.0 × 9.2 × 5.8 in
Weight 4 kg / 8.8 lbs

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Technical data CPC 100 accessories

CP CR600 – Compensation reactor CP CB2 – Current booster SAA1 SAA3

The CP CR600 compensating reactor allows to test the The CP CB2 is an current booster for applications The SAA1 is an audible beeper dongle that is included The SAA3 is a 3-position remote safety switch. It
insulation quality of generators, motors and other systems requiring currents up to 2000 A. with each CPC 100. It generates an acoustic signal triggers the emergency stop of the connected test
with large capacitance up to 1 µF. when the test systems outputs are activated. system.
Output current up to 2 000 A
Output power at 2 000 A 5 kVA Dimensions (W × H × D) 49 × 37 × 20 mm Cable lenght 15 m / 49.4 ft
Maximum test voltage 15 kVrms (≥ 50 Hz)
Accuracy of current at 50 Hz / 60 Hz Error < ± 0.13 % (rd) ± 0.13 % (fs) 1.93 × 1.46 × 0.79 in Dimensions (W × H × D) 174 × 61 × 44 mm
Inductors 100 H ... 105 H ± 5%
Phase tolerance at full scale Error < ± 0.25 % Weight 49 g / 0.11 lbs 6.9 × 2.4 × 1.7 in
50 H ... 52.5 H ± 5%
20 H ... 26.3 H -2% + 7% Dimensions (W × H × D) 186 × 166 × 220 mm Weight 1,38 kg / 3.0 lbs with cable
7.3 × 6.5 × 8.7 in
Capacitance compensation (possible combination) Weight 16.0 kg / 35.3 lbs
SAA2
50 Hz / 15 kV 100 H 50 H 25 H
60 nF … 160 nF ■ The SAA2 is a scalable safety accessory to mark
130 nF … 260 nF ■ your testing area. The SAA2 multifunctional Safety
230 nF … 350 nF ■ ■
CP RC – Compensating reactor Accessory consists of a control unit and up to six signal lamps.
330 nF … 450 nF ■ The CP RC resonance circuit units in combination with The SAA2 control unit has its own power supply and the SAA2 control
420 nF … 550 nF ■ ■ the CPC 100 can be used for voltage withstand testing unit serves as a power supply for all connected SAA2 signal lamps.
520 nF … 640 nF ■ ■ of gas-insulated switchgears (GIS).
620 nF … 740 nF ■ ■ ■
Control unit
CP TR7 / CP TR8 CP CR4 /CP CR6 CP AT1
Dimensions (W x H x D) 180 × 111 × 44 mm / 7.1 × 4.4 × 1.74 in
60 Hz / 15 kV 100 H 50 H 25 H Voltage output 180 V1/ 220 V 220 V 254 V - 278 V
Weight 620 g / 1.6 lbs (without cable)
50 nF … 120 nF ■ Current output 60 A 150 A 16 A
85 nF … 190 nF ■ Apparent power on 13.2 kVAr 33 kVAr 4.4 kVAr
secondary side Signal lamps
150 nF … 250 nF ■ ■
Frequency 80 Hz ... 120 Hz 80 Hz ... 120 Hz 50 Hz / 60 Hz Diameter / 38 mm / LED (red, green)
220 nF … 320 nF ■
Signal effekt
290 nF … 390 nF ■ ■ Insulation class F F F
Protection rating IP52
350 nF … 460 nF ■ ■ Weight 19 kg / 42 lbs 20.5 kg / 45 lbs 15.5 kg / 34 lbs
420 nF … 520 nF ■ ■ ■ Dimensions 262 × 277.5 × 222 mm / 10.31 × 10.9 × 8.74 in Mounting Magnet, 1/4" tripod screw, mounting ring
(W × H × D) and four M4 x 6 mm nuts for fixed
mounting
Mechanical data
Lenght 8m
Dimensions (W x H x D) 455 × 275 × 220 mm /
17.9 × 10.8 × 8.7 in Dimensions (W x H x D) 180 × 111 × 44 mm / 7.1 × 4.4 × 1.74 in
Weight 48 kg / 105.8 lbs CPOL3 – Polarity checker Weight 620 g / 1.6 lbs (without cable)
The CPOL3 can check the correct polarity along the
different connection points in an instrument transformer's
Stator Core Measurement Upgrade Option secondary wiring.

The Stator Core Measurement Upgrade Option reliably detects inter-

Measuring range 1 mVrms/mVDC ... 1000 Vrms/VDC
lamination imperfections in the stator core of rotating electrical ma-
Evaluated signal form Polarity test signal with slope ratio ≥ 3:1
chines.
Nominal frequency 52.6 Hz
Operation time < 10 h
Input impedance 3 kΩ & 1.8 MΩ switchable
Batteries Type and number:
2 × 1,5 V Mignon LR6 AA AM4 MN1500
Dimensions (W × H × D) 68 × 33 × 206 mm / 2.7 × 1.3 × 8.2 in
Weight 245 g / 0.54 lbs

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Weight 4 kg / 9 lbs 846 g / 1.87 lbs 5.2 kg / 11.46 lbs
Dimensions 375×235×111 mm 160×75×75 mm 1945×166×60 mm
(W × H × D) 14.1×9.25×4.37 in 6.29×2.95×2.95 in 76.6×6.54×2.36 in

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