CAT100 Series

Circuit Breaker Analyzers & Timers

• Simple and easy to operate
• Robust design for field use
• Accurate measurements in high voltage environment
• Timing, coil current, voltage, and motion, measurement
• Touch-screen color display 7 inch
• Graphical results for quick interpretation
• Battery operation for up to 8 hours
• DV-CB software for detailed analysis of test results

Description
The CAT100 circuit breaker analyzer & timer is a The CAT100 Series records graphs of both trip
stand-alone or a PC-controlled digital instrument and close coil current and displacements of the
for circuit breaker condition assessment. HV and MV circuit breaker moving parts. Two coil
control analog channels can measure and record
The 7” touch-screen interface provides easy
the coil currents simultaneously (TRIP and
and intuitive control of test device and onsite
CLOSE), up to 35 A AC/DC.
analysis of the graphical results.

The circuit breaker operation can be initiated in

Timing channels record the closing and opening of
different ways (for instance from a control room,
the main arcing, resistor, and auxiliary contacts.
by a local switch or externally by a testing device)
The main contact channels can measure the
depending on the testing condition. Several time
resistance value of the pre-insertion resistors (if
measurement triggers are available to record
present in the circuit breaker).
measurements in various testing conditions:
CAT100 Series provides an easy selection of
• external trigger
different operational modes:
• analog channels
• Trip (O) • auxiliary channels
• Close (C) • coil control channel
• Reclose (O-0,3s-C)
• Trip free (CO)
The auxiliary inputs are used to monitor dry and
• O-0,3s-CO
wet auxiliary contacts. The external trigger input
• Trip-Close (O-C)
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can be used as the additional auxiliary input.

• Close-Trip (C-O)
• Trip-Close-Trip (O-C-O)
Test results can be printed on the 58 mm (2.28
Multiple operations, such as Trip-Close and Trip- inch) thermal printer (optional accessory) in
Close-Trip, can be initiated by using a predefined tabular and graphical form.
delay time or by sensing a breaker’s contact
position.

CAT100 Series 1
Circuit Breaker Analyzers & Timers
 The additional four analog channels have four The transducer channel is intended for
selectable voltage ranges (±1 V, ±5 V, ±60 V and measuring the displacement of the circuit breaker
±300 V AC/DC). They are used to monitor: moving parts, contact wipe, over-travel, rebound,
• Circuit-breaker substation battery voltage, damping time, and average velocity. Either an
analog or a digital transducer can be connected
• Motor voltage and current,
to this universal channel.
• Other types of analog signals that may be
relevant.

Features

1 – Mains power supply input 7 – Coil control outputs and 12 – Analog channels inputs
90 V – 264 V AC;50 Hz – 60 Hz external trigger input Used for voltage measurement of
Used for operating the circuit breaker an analog signal that may be
2 – On /Off LED Push button
OPEN and CLOSE coil or external relevant.
Turn On/ Off the CAT device.
trigger feature. 13 – Earth (ground terminal)
3 – Battery charging Indicator
8 – Thermal printer (optional)
(optional) 14 – LCD display
(Built-in 58 mm wide) Graphic and
Indicates whether the battery is Touch-screen color display 7 inch
numeric printout of contact and travel
completely charged or being charged.
wave form. 15 – START button
4 – Debug adapter
9 – Auxiliary inputs Initiates start of the test.
Used for accessing the SBC application
Used for timing measurement of
directly. Only used during major upgrades
dry or wet auxiliary contacts. 16 – Flash drive
or servicing.
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10 – Main contacts inputs Used for a direct download of test

5 – Motion transducer inputs
Used for timing of the main and pre- results on a USB memory stick.
Intended for measuring displacement of
insertion resistor contacts, and for the
circuit breaker’s moving parts. 17 – PC communication - USB
resistance measurement of the pre-
6 – Coil supply input USB connection interface.
insertion resistors.
Voltage supply input for coil control.
11 – 24 V DC output 18 – PC communication - Ethernet
Used for current clamp supply. Ethernet connection interface.

CAT100 Series 2
Circuit Breaker Analyzers & Timers
 Application
The list of the instrument applications includes:

• Simultaneous timing measurement of up to 6 main contacts (2 breaks per phase) including pre-
insertion resistors (if present in the circuit breaker) and 4 auxiliary contacts,

• Resistance measurement of the pre-insertion resistors (if present in the circuit breaker),

• Evaluation of synchronization (simultaneity) between the circuit breaker poles,

• A measurement of the coil currents, simultaneously for 2 coils,

• Evaluating the state of the substation’s batteries by graphically showing the voltage value,

• A measurement of displacement, contact wipe, over-travel, rebound, damping time and average
velocity of the breaker’s moving parts.

Timing Measurement

Timing measurement of mechanical operations is Maximum difference between the instants of

one of the most important tests to determine the contacts touching within series connected
real condition of the circuit breaker. Timing interrupter units shall not exceed a 1/6 of a cycle
measurement tests fulfill all the requirements of rated frequency (3,33 ms at 50 Hz; 2,78 ms at
defined by IEC 62271-100 and IEEE C37.09. 60 Hz).
In three-phase systems, not only the contacts Auxiliary contacts are mechanically driven by the
in a single-pole have to operate operating mechanism and are used for control
simultaneously, but all poles must also operate and indication of the main contacts’ state. There
at the same time. All contacts must be are no general requirements, related to timing
synchronized, within a certain tolerance limit. measurement of auxiliary contacts, described in
IEC® and IEEE® standards. Anyway, to assess
Synchronization between the circuit breaker the condition of high-voltage circuit breakers, it is
poles during opening shall not exceed 1/6 of the important to check their operation.
rated frequency cycle (3,33 ms at 50 Hz; 2,78 ms
at 60 Hz) and during closing shall not exceed 1/4 Type "a" contact follows circuit breaker main
of the rated frequency cycle, as well (5,0 ms at 50 contact position and must close/open ahead of
Hz; 4,17 ms at 60 Hz). the closing/opening of the main contact. Type "a"
contact is connected in series with the trip coil
Simultaneous measurements within a single and interrupts the trip coil circuit when the circuit
phase are important in situations where a number breaker opens.
of contacts are connected in series.
The "b" contact must open/close when the
The maximum difference between the instants of operating mechanism has released its stored
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contact separation within series connected energy in order to close/open the breaker. Type
interrupter units shall not exceed 1/8 of a cycle of "b" contact is connected in series with the closing
rated frequency (2,50 ms at 50 Hz; 2,08 ms at 60 coil, interrupting the closing coil circuit when the
Hz). circuit breaker closes.

CAT100 Series 3
Circuit Breaker Analyzers & Timers
 Figure 1: Connecting the main contact timing cables and auxiliary timing cables to a test object.

Motion measurement
Motion measurement of the high voltage circuit
breakers’ contact system is of crucial importance
for assessing a condition of the test object. The
motion transducer channel can acquire data from
a linear or rotary motion transducer. Each
channel can be configured for either an analog or
a digital transducer.
Due to the universal transducer channels design,
a user is able to connect a variety of motion
transducers available on the market.
Performance values such as stroke, over-travel,
rebound, contact wipe are obtained as a result of
the measurement. These values can be Figure 2: Digital rotary transducer mounted on ABB
compared to the manufacturer’s reference data LTB 245 kV SF6 circuit breaker

and data acquired from previous measurements. User is usually allowed to mount transducers on
This provides indications about potential wear of accessible parts of the circuit breaker’s
the breaker. mechanical linkage. Beside this, instrument often
Average velocity is calculated between the two records rotary motion, even it is known the main
points on the motion curve. The upper point is contacts motion is linear.
defined as a distance in length or time elapsed As a result, motion results obtained do not
from the breaker’s closed position, or contact- represent real movement of the main contacts,
separation point. The lower point is determined but just linear or nonlinear interpretation of the
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based on the upper point. It can either be a main contacts moving parts displacement.
distance below the upper point or a time before
DV-CB software provides the transfer function
the upper point.
feature which allows user to define linear or non-
linear parameters in order to obtain actual
displacement values of the main contact moving
parts.

CAT100 Series 4
Circuit Breaker Analyzers & Timers
 Figure 3. Travel curve and important travel parameters

Coil current measurement

The IEC 62271-100 standard states that it is bringing it to a rest (point 3). If the current values
desirable to record the coil currents waveform, at points 2 and 3 are higher than specified and
since it provides information about coils’ condition the time at point 3 is longer than specified, it may
(e.g. increased friction of the plungers, burned indicate a friction of the plunger and latch. With
insulation, short-circuited part of the winding), the the plunger at rest, the current increases to the
latch for release of the operating mechanism (e.g. saturation level (DC current, which is proportional
increased friction) and the operating mechanism to the coil resistance, point 4). If the current value
(e.g. if there is reduced operating mechanism from point 4 to point 5 deviates from specific it
speed that can be seen based on the opening may indicate a burned insulation or short-
time of auxiliary contacts). circuited part of the winding of coil. Meanwhile,
the latch unlocks operating mechanism, releasing
When the opening or closing command is
the stored energy to open the main breaker
initiated, the coil is energized (point 1) and the
contacts. Typically, after a short delay the
current rises causing a magnetic field to apply a
auxiliary contacts open, disconnecting the
force on the iron plunger. When the force on the
opening coil from the control voltage (point 5). As
plunger exceeds the retaining force the plunger
the coil is de-energized the current drops quickly
begins to move (point 2). The motion of the iron
to zero in accordance with the coil inductance
plunger induces an EMF in the coil, effectively
(point 6). Longer time than specified at points 5
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reducing the current. The combined mass of the

and 6 may indicate auxiliary contact malfunction
plunger and the latch continue to move at a
or insufficient driving energy of the operating
reduced velocity causing a further reduction in the
mechanism.
coil current (points 2-3) until it hits a buffer

CAT100 Series 5
Circuit Breaker Analyzers & Timers
 Figure 4. Typical coil current waveform

Figure 5. Connecting the coil control cables to circuit breaker control circuit

CAT & SAT as Circuit Breaker Test System

The CAT100 series circuit breaker analyzers & timers can be coupled with DV Power Coil Analyzer SAT II
series to create one test system (control and testing done with CAT100 touch screen interface). The
SAT40A II series can be used as a power supply unit for measurement of spring-charging motor current
and voltage as well as determination of minimum trip voltage of circuit breaker coils.
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CAT100 Series 6
Circuit Breaker Analyzers & Timers
 DV-CB software
Acquisition and Analysis
DV-CB software provides acquisition and analysis of the test results, as well as control of all of the functions
of the CAT100 from a PC. It supports measurements process and step by step guidance through the entire
test procedure, providing faster, easier, and safer testing.
Graphical presentation
Graphical presentation of a variety of measurements and timing test results uses cursors and powerful
zoom functions for detailed analysis. Colors, grids, scales, and positioning of the test data are all controlled
by the user. DV-CB supports automatic unit conversion (e.g.: cycles to seconds or mm to inches). The test
records can be exported in .dwc file format for further analysis.
Database
Results are automatically stored and organized in the database on your PC and are available for analysis
and reporting. Each test can be automatically assessed according to manufacturer specifications or based
on your individual limit values. DV-CB software database can be updated with over 500 test plans of
different apparatus commonly used in most utilities and substations. This valuable benchmark data used
for test results evaluation is provided upon request.
Reports
DV-CB automatically generates reports including all asset-related information and performed tests. This
gives you a comprehensive overview of the test object, test results and assessment. You can easily adapt
test reports, for example, by choosing from different types of result tables and diagrams and by providing
comments on every test. Furthermore, you can incorporate your company logo, photos and other test
results.
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Figure 6. DV-CB software components view

CAT100 Series 7
Circuit Breaker Analyzers & Timers
 Technical Data
Main contact inputs Coil driver
• Number of contact inputs: up to 6(3x2), 2 per phase • Number of channels: 2 (Trip and Close coil)
• Each channel detects Main and pre-insertion • Two separate outputs for coil triggering
resistor contacts. • Driver characteristics: 300 V DC max, 35 A
- Closed ≤ 10 Ω DC max

- Resistor contacts range 10 Ω to 5 kΩ • Electronic drivers provide superior timing

control
- Open ≥ 5 kΩ
• Overcurrent and overvoltage protection
Open circuit voltage: 20 V DC
• Coil supply input: 300 V DC max, 35 A DC
Short circuit current 50 mA max
• Each channel measures resistance of pre-
Current measurement
insertion resistors
• Current measurement for Trip and Close coil,
Auxiliary inputs 2 channels, Hall-Effect sensor
• Number of channels: 4, galvanically isolated • Range ±35 A DC to 5 kHz
• User selectable: dry or wet • Accuracy: ± (0,5 % rdg + 0,1 % FS)
- Contact sensing (dry): • Graphic presentation: currents waveform is
Open circuit voltage 24 V DC displayed with a resolution of 0,1 ms
Short circuit current 5 mA
- Voltage sensing (wet): Analog inputs

Working voltage 300 V DC, 250V AC • 2 channels – Coil current measurement

Low activation mode ± 5V • 4 Voltage channels, each channel has four

High activation mode ±10V measurement ranges: ±1 V, ±5 V, ±60 V
and ±300 V AC/DC
• Overcurrent and overvoltage protection
The analog inputs are isolated with respect to all
Time measurement other circuits
Time measurement resolution:
DC output
• 0.025 ms for 1 s test duration (sampling rate 40 kHz)
24 V voltage supply for current clamps
• 0,1 ms for 2 s test duration (sampling rate 10 kHz)
• 1 ms for 20 s test duration (sampling rate 1 kHz) PC Interface
• 10 ms for 200 s test duration (sampling rate 100 Hz) • USB
Time accuracy: 0,05% of the reading ± resolution • Ethernet
Breaker operation
Display
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• Close (C)
• Touch screen color display 7 inch.
• Open (O)
• Close-Open (C-O)
• Open-Close (O-C)
• Open-Close-Open (O-C-O)
The user can select any desired test sequence.
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Circuit Breaker Analyzers & Timers
 Printer (optional) Mains power supply
• Thermal printer • Connection according to IEC/EN60320-1;
UL498, CSA 22.2
• Graphic and numeric printout
• Mains supply: 90 V - 264 V AC
• Paper width 58 mm (2.28 in)
• Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Printer operating temperature:
- 20 ºC - + 70 ºC / - 4 ºF - +158 ºF • Input power: 250 VA

Transducer input Internal battery supply (optional)

• Digital transducer inputs: 1 • Built-in rechargeable battery
• Analogue transducer inputs: 1 • Li-Ion 14.4 V Cell – 6800 mAh 98 Wh

Time measurement triggers

Applicable standards
• External trigger: 2 channels (trigger input
• Installation / Overvoltage: Category II
voltage: 10 V – 300 V AC/DC)
• Pollution: Degree 2
• Coil currents: threshold level user selectable
• Safety: LVD 2014/35/EU (CE Conform)
• Auxiliary inputs (change of contacts state)
Standard EN 61010-1

Dimensions and weight • EMC: Directive 2014/30/EU (CE Conform)

• Dimensions (W x H x D): Standard EN 61326-1

o 503 mm x 406 mm x 193 mm • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1

19.8 in x 15.9 in x 7.6 in
Environmental conditions
• Weight:
• Operating temperature:
o 8.5 kg / 18.7 lbs.
- 20 ºC to + 55 ºC / - 4 ºF to + 131 ºF
Warranty
• Storage & transportation:
• 3 years + additional 1 (one) year upon
registration on DV Power official website - 40 ºC to + 70ºC / - 40 ºF to + 158 ºF
(www.dv-power.com) • Humidity 0 % - 95 % relative humidity, non-
condensing

All specifications herein are valid at ambient temperature of + 25 °C and standard accessories.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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CAT100 Series 9
Circuit Breaker Analyzers & Timers
 Accessories

Coil control cable 5 m Auxiliary channels cable

Main contacts cables 5 m Main contacts extensions
(16.4 ft) with banana set 8 x 5 m (16.4 ft) with
(16.4 ft) with SCT clamps* cables 5 m (16.4 ft)*
plugs* banana plugs*
(CM-05-65MXST) (E3-05-65MXFX)
(CO-05-00C5B1) (A8-05-02BPBP)

Coil supply cable set Current clamp 30/300 A

Analog channels cable
2 x 5 m (16.4 ft) 2,5 mm2 power supplied from the
set 8 x 5 m (16.4 ft) with Linear to rotary converter
(14 AWG) with banana instrument with adapter 5
banana plugs* (LTR-CON-0000)
plugs* m (16.4 ft)
(C8-05-02BPBP)
(C2-05-02BPBP) (CACL-0300-07)

Universal transducer
Digital rotary transducer Linear analog transducer mounting kit (extended
Universal transducer
with 5 m (16.4 ft) with 5 m (16.4 ft) version) (UTM-KIT-0001) +
mounting kit
connection cable connection cable** digital rotary transducer
(UTM-KIT-0000))
(DRT-SET-0005) (LAT-225-C305) with accessories
(DRT-SET-005)
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Cable plastic case - large

Cable bag
size
(CABLE-BAG-00)
(CABLE-CAS-03)

*The above cables are also available in several lengths and terminations.
**The above linear analog transducers are available in several lengths.
Please contact DV Power for more information.

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Circuit Breaker Analyzers & Timers
 Order info

Instrument Article No.

Circuit Breaker Analyzer & Timer CAT100 with 3 timing channels CAT100-03-01
Circuit Breaker Analyzer & Timer CAT100 with 3 timing channels (battery operated) CAT100-B3-01
Circuit Breaker Analyzer & Timer CAT100 with 6 timing channels CAT100-06-01
Circuit Breaker Analyzer & Timer CAT100 with 6 timing channels (battery operated) CAT100-B6-01

Included accessories Article No.

Transport case
Windows based DV-CB PC software including USB cable
USB Memory Stick
Ethernet cables
Debug adapter
Mains power cable
Ground (PE) cable

Standard accessories Article No.

Main contact cables 5 m (16.4 ft) with SCT clamps (for CAT100 with 3 timing channels) CM-05-34MXST
Main contact cables 5 m (16.4 ft) with SCT clamps (for CAT100 with 6 timing channels) CM-05-65MXST
Main contact cables extension 5 m (16.4 ft) E3-05-65MXFX
Coil control cable 5 m (16.4 ft) with banana plugs CO-05-00C5B1
Coil supply cable set 2 x 5 m (16.4 ft) 2,5 mm2 (14 AWG) with banana plugs C2-05-02BPBP
Jumper cable 1 x 15 cm 2,5 mm2 with banana plugs with retractable isolation (red) (x3) JCR-15-2REBP
Jumper cable 1 x 15 cm 2,5 mm2 with banana plugs with retractable isolation (black) (x3) JCB-15-2REBP
Auxiliary channels cable set 8 x 5 m (16.4 ft) with banana plugs A8-05-02BPBP
Analog channels cable set 8 x 5 m (16.4 ft) with banana plugs C8-05-02BPBP
Cable plastic case - medium size CABLE-CAS-02

Optional accessories Article No.

Main contact cables 3 m (9.8 ft) with SCT clamps (for CAT100 with 3 timing channels) CM-03-34MXST
Main contact cables 3 m (9.8 ft) with SCT clamps (for CAT100 with 6 timing channels) CM-03-65MXST
Main contact cables 3 m (9.8 ft) with alligator clamps (A2) (for CAT100 with 3 timing channels) CM-03-34MXA2
Main contact cables 3 m (9.8 ft) with alligator clamps (A2) (for CAT100 with 6 timing channels) CM-03-65MXA2
Main contact cables 5 m (16.4 ft) with alligator clamps (A2) (for CAT100 with 3 timing channels) CM-05-34MXA2
Main contact cables 5 m (16.4 ft) with alligator clamps (A2) (for CAT100 with 6 timing channels) CM-05-65MXA2
Main contact cables extension 10 m (32.8 ft) E3-10-65MXFX
Main contact cables extension 15 m (49.2 ft) E3-15-65MXFX
Coil control cable 10 m (32.8 ft) with banana plugs CO-10-00C5B1
Coil control cable 15 m (49.2 ft) with banana plugs CO-10-00C5B1
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Coil supply cable set 2 x 10 m (32.8 ft) 2,5 mm2 (14 AWG) with banana plugs C2-10-02BPBP
Auxiliary channels cable set 8 x 5 m (16.4 ft) with banana plugs A8-05-02BPBP
Auxiliary channels cable set 8 x 10 m (16.4 ft) with banana plugs A8-10-02BPBP
Analog channels cable set 8 x 5 m (16.4 ft) with banana plugs C8-05-02BPBP
Analog channels cable set 8 x 10 m (16.4 ft) with banana plugs C8-10-02BPBP

CAT100 Series 11
Circuit Breaker Analyzers & Timers
 Current clamp 30/300 A power supplied from the instrument with adapter 5 m (16.4 ft) CACL-0300-07
Current clamp 30/300 A with internal battery supply and extension 5 m (16.4 ft) CACL-0300-08
Small current clamp 10/100 A with internal battery power supply and extension 5 m (16.4 ft) CACL-0100-01
Digital rotary transducer 5 m (16.4 ft) with accessories DRT-SET-0005
Digital rotary transducer 10 m (32.8 ft) with accessories DRT-SET-0010
Linear analog transducer (TLH) 150 mm (5.9 in) with 5 m (16.4 ft) connection cable and
LAT-150-C305
linear transducer rod
Linear analog transducer (TLH) 225 mm (8.9 in) with 5 m (16.4 ft) connection cable and
LAT-225-C305
linear transducer rod
Linear analog transducer (TLH) 300 mm (11.8 in) with 5 m (16.4 ft) connection cable
LAT-300-C305
and linear transducer rod
Linear analog transducer (TLH) 500 mm (19.7 in) with 5 m (16.4 ft) connection cable
LAT-500-C305
and linear transducer rod
Universal transducer mounting kit UTM-KIT-0000
Universal transducer mounting kit - extended version UTM-KIT-0001
Linear to rotary convertor LTR-CON-0000
Doble transducer adapter with 5 m (16.4 ft) connection cable DTA-005-C602
Doble transducer adapter with 10 m (32.8 ft) connection cable DTA-010-C602
Doble transducer adapter with 15 m (49.2 ft) connection cable DTA-015-C602
Thermal printer 58 mm (2.28 in) (built-in) PRINT-058-01
Thermal paper roll 58 mm (2.28 in) PRINT-058-RO
Cable plastic case - small size CABLE-CAS-01
Cable plastic case - medium size CABLE-CAS-02
Cable plastic case - large size CABLE-CAS-03
Cable plastic case with wheels - medium size CABLE-CAS-W2
Cable plastic case with wheels - large size CABLE-CAS-W3
Test probe with grip jaws (black) TESTPR-GJ-B0
Test probe with grip jaws (red) TESTPR-GJ-R0
Test probe with split test clamps (black) TESTPR-SC-B0
Test probe with split test clamps (red) TESTPR-SC-R0
Dolphin clip (black) DOLPIN-CL-B0
Dolphin clip (red) DOLPIN-CL-R0
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Date published: 2023-08-25
Subject to change without notice

IBEKO Power AB Contact

Lejonstigen 9 Phone: +46 70 0925 000
181 32 Lidingö, Sweden E-mail: [email protected]

CAT100 Series 12
Circuit Breaker Analyzers & Timers