High Voltage DTS-60A Operator's Manual

High Voltage DTS-60A Operator's Manual

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DTS-60A
Dielectric Oil Test Set
Operator's Manual
Version 1.20
HighVoltage
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  • Page 1 DTS-60A Dielectric Oil Test Set Operator’s Manual Version 1.20 HighVoltage...
  • Page 2 Information regarding any errors found in it or suggestions concerning improvement are appreciated. Since products are subject to continuous check and improvement, High Voltage inc. reserves the right to make changes in information contained in this manual without prior notification.
  • Page 3 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL...
  • Page 4 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Icons & Notation This icon indicates danger conditions! Danger! This icon indicates warnings! Warning! This icon indicates a hint or a tip! Note!
  • Page 5 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL...
  • Page 6 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL This Operator manual contains instructions for the operation of a High Voltage power source. The operator of this equipment must use good judgement and follow all safety precautions noted in this guide to ensure the protection of himself and others in close proximity to the test area.
  • Page 7 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Table of Contents 1. Specifications and Controls 1. Features and Specifications 2. Control Panel 3. User Interface 1. Menu Overview 2. Keyboard Operations 3. Warning Messages 4. Question Messages 5. Error Messages 6. Indicators 4. Setup the Equipment 5.
  • Page 9 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 5. User Defined Tests 1. Test Description 1. Test Structure 2. Test Operations 2. Test Menu 1. Select Test 2. Create Test 3. Edit Test 4. Delete Test 3. Script Files for Tests 1. Script File Commands and Arguments 2.
  • Page 11: Specifications And Controls

    ANUAL Specifications and Controls This section familiarizes the operator with the features and the specifications of the DTS-60A AC Dielectric Oil Test Set manufactured by High Voltage, inc. Moreover, a brief introduction about the equipment’s set-up and start-up is presented.
  • Page 12: Features And Specifications

    The DTS-60A AC Dielectric Oil Test Set provides automatic, programmable and accurate measurement of breakdown voltage for insulating oils used in high-voltage electrical equipment. Main features of the DTS-60A Series of AC Dielectric Oil Test Set User Interface Dot Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (128x64) ...
  • Page 13 Less than 5 ms Accuracy 0.5% Operating -14 F to 104 F (-10 C to 40 C) Temperature Case Size 14.75w x 14d x 11.5h in (36.88w x 35d x 28.75h mm) H.V. Tank High Voltage Tank Included Weight 60 lbs.
  • Page 14: Control Panel

    Main Power switch provides line fault protection for the unit. Fuse Socket  LCD display  The Liquid Crystal Display guides the user to the system’s functionalities. Keyboard  Compact 5-key keyboard for equipment operation. Figure 1.1 – DTS-60A Control Panel...
  • Page 15: User Interface

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 1.3 User Interface The equipment User Interface is based on a dot-matrix Liquid Crystal display (LCD) and a compact 5-key keyboard, Figure 1.2. The user-friendly graphical interface makes the equipment's operation simple and attractive. Figure 1.2 – Equipments User Interface 1.3.1 Menu Overview...
  • Page 16: Keyboard Operations

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 1.3.2 Keyboard Operations Although most of the keyboard operations are based on similar methods, there are some cases where an optional key functionality is enabled. These exceptions are described analytically in the respective manual paragraphs. The most common keyboard operations are the following:...
  • Page 17 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Press the ENTER key in order to enable the String STEP 1 ENTER OPERATOR Entry keyboard operation for the Name COMPANY NAME CONTACT INFO OTHER INFO 12:10 01/08/04 25 C The String Entry Cursor is displayed. This...
  • Page 18: Warning Messages

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 1.3.3 Warning Messages Display shows Warning Messages in the following cases. Lid is Open, Figure 1.5. This warning message is displayed when the Lid of the equipment is open and a test procedure is enabled. The current operation (i.e.
  • Page 19 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Verify Electrode/Gap Spacing, Figure 1.6a/b. This warning message is displayed at the startup of every test procedure, in order to remind the user to check the electrodes type and spacing, according to the selected test. If the selected test is a standard one (where the spacing...
  • Page 20: Question Messages

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 1.3.4 Question Messages The unit may display the following Question Messages. 1. Continue Test?, Figure 1.7. This question message is displayed after a breakdown detection in the Simple Test procedure. The system prompts the user for continuing the current test with a new stage, or terminating the test.
  • Page 21 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 3. Save Program?, Figure 1.9. This question message is displayed in the Edit/Create Test procedure. After the user had edited the test, the system prompts for saving the program changes. User may press the ‘ENTER’ key for saving the test, or the ‘BACK’ key for discarding the changes.
  • Page 22: Error Messages

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 1.3.5 Error Messages Error messages indicate serious equipment malfunction. The system can display the following Error Code/Messages, Figure 1.11: Error 100, Error 101, Error 102, Error 110, Error 111 Error 112, Error 113, Error 120, Error 121,Error 122...
  • Page 23: Indicators

    2. HighVoltage On/Off Indicator This indicator notifies the user for the status of the high voltage tank. If the indicator is displayed, the high voltage is ON. 3. Stirrer Indicator This indicator notifies the user for the status of the stirrer.
  • Page 24: Setup The Equipment

    The DTS-60xx test set requires that the unit is operated with the control panel in the horizontal position, to keep oil level over high voltage transformer in the high voltage tank. Select a location for the unit that will allow easy...
  • Page 25 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL specifications requiring simple disassembly for cleaning. This design greatly reduces the time and effort required keeping your oil vessels in top operating condition. The operator of this equipment must use good judgement and follow all safety precautions noted in this guide...
  • Page 26: Startup The Equipment

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 1.6 Startup the Equipment Ensure that setup has been completed as noted in paragraph Setup the equipment (1.4). Turn on Main Power. The equipment initiates a self-test, Figure 1.13. In case of malfunction, an error message (see paragraph 1.3.4) is displayed and the system will be halted.
  • Page 27: Menu/ Submenus And Settings

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Menu/ Submenus and Settings This section describes the equipment’s Menus and Submenus. The interface supports a simple menu/submenu structure in order to provide user- friendly operation. 1. Menu Operation Overview 2. Main Menu 3. Test Submenu 4.
  • Page 28: Menu Operation Overview

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 2.1 Menu Operation Overview In every menu/submenu screen, the first line indicates the title and the following lines indicate the possible selections, Figure 2-1. The guide uses a selector for pointing to the current selection and the selection title becomes inverted.
  • Page 29: Main Menu

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 2.2 Main Menu The Main Menu is displayed by pressing the ‘MENU’ key, Figure 2.2. The possible selections are the following: Test Go to the Test Submenu. The latter includes all the test functionalities, such as select a test for execution, edit a test, etc.
  • Page 30: Test Submenu

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 2.3 Test Submenu The Test Submenu is displayed upon the TEST Selection from the Main Menu, Figure 2.3. The possible selections are the following: Select Application used for the selection of a test for execution (see paragraph 4.2.1).
  • Page 31: Settings Submenu

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 2.4 Settings Submenu The Settings Submenu is displayed upon the Settings Selection from the Main Menu, Figure 2.4. The possible selections are the following: Time/Date Application for System’s Time and Date Setup Operator Application for setup the equipment's Operator Information...
  • Page 32: Time/Date Setup

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 2.3.1 Time/Date Setup The Time/Date set-up application renders a simple method for modifying the real-time system clock. A step-by-step Time and Date setup procedure is depicted in Figure 2.5. Press the ENTER key while the selector points to...
  • Page 33: Operator Setup

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 2.3.2 Operator Setup The Operator set-up application is used for setting the equipment's operator information. The latter are printed as a header information of every test result receipt (see paragraph 8). The header information concerns the operator of the equipment and contains the following items: 1.
  • Page 34: Lcd Contrast Setup

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Press the ENTER key while the selector points to STEP 1 ENTER SETTINGS the OPERATOR item TIME/DATE OPERATOR LCD CONTRAST LANGUAGE REGION 12:10 01/08/05 65 °F The system Displays the Operator's setup menu. STEP 2 OPERATOR Use the UP/ DOWN key to select an item.
  • Page 35 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Press the ENTER key while the selector points to STEP 1 ENTER SETTINGS the LCD CONTRAST item TIME/DATE OPERATOR LCD CONTAST LANGUAGE REGION 12:10 01/08/05 65 °F The system display a series of vertical lines at the...
  • Page 36: Language Setup

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 2.3.4 Language Setup The Language Set-up, Figure 2-8 is a simple menu-driven function. Using the ‘UP’ and ‘DOWN’ keys the user selects a language. Using the ‘ENTER’ key the new language is selected and LCD messages revert to the new language.
  • Page 37: Region Setup

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 2.3.5 Region Setup The Region Set-up, Figure 2-9 is used to select the date format, as well as the temperature measurement unit (·F/·C) Press the ENTER key while the selector points to STEP 1 ENTER SETTINGS the REGION item.
  • Page 38: Simple Test

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Simple Test This section describes the operations of a simple test procedure. 1. Simple Test Operations 2. Simple Test Initialization 3. Simple Test Controls 4. Simple Test Execution 5. Simple Test Termination 6. Simple Test Example...
  • Page 39: Simple Test Operations

    3.1 Simple Test Operations This section describes the Simple Test operation. The Simple Test generates an (adjustable rate) high voltage ramp until a breakdown happens. The user may repeat the procedure for one insulator-oil filling and that will be considered as a single test. The possible settings are the rate of rise for the voltage and the stirrer control.
  • Page 40: Simple Test Controls

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL TEST:SIMPLE TEST Simple Test Indication TIMER: Stage Duration Timer 00:00:00 Adjustable Voltage/sec VOLTAGE: 0.1 kV/s VERIFY ELECTRODE/ Warning Message! GAP SPACING! Key Help Message for go to menu MENU GO TO MENU TEST:SIMPLE TEST TIMER: 00:00:00 VOLTAGE: 0.1 kV/s...
  • Page 41 Test Name, which is the Simple Test line: Adjustable voltage ramp (blinking) line: Stage duration of the test Current high voltage output (large digits in kV) Stirrer icon (if enabled) Lst line: Current time, date and temperature (also used for messages)
  • Page 42: Simple Test Execution

    Figure 3-6. If the user presses the ‘ENTER’ key a new test process will be initiated, Figure 3-2. TEST:SIMPLE TEST TIMER: 00:00:02 VOLTAGE: 0.5 kV/s STAGE STIR HN on High Voltage ON indicator 12:10 01/08/05 65 °F TEST:SIMPLE TEST TIMER: 00:01:36 VOLTAGE: 0.5 kV/s 48.2...
  • Page 43: Simple Test Termination

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 3.5 ‘Simple Test’ Termination If the user presses the ‘BACK’ key the test will be terminated and the system will ask if a printout receipt is desired, Figure 3-7. If the user presses the ‘ENTER’ key a test receipt will be printed. Afterwards, the system will proceed to the startup screen of the Simple Test (Electrodes Warning Message).
  • Page 44: Simple Test Example

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL TEST RESULTS PROGRAM: SIMPLE TEST NUM. BD: 4 Number of Detected Breakdowns MEAN: 22.44 Mean Value of Breakdown Voltages Standard Deviation of Breakdown Voltages STD: 14.61 PRESS ANY KEY... Figure 3-8 – Test Results 3.5 Simple Test Example A detailed example is illustrated in the figure 3-8 a/b/c/d.
  • Page 45 00:00:00 VOLTAGE: 0.5 kV/s STAGE STIR 12:10 01/08/05 65 °F STEP 7 The High Voltage On indicator is depickted. TEST:SIMPLE TEST TIMER: 00:00:02 The system increases the output voltage. The VOLTAGE: 0.5 kV/s voltage measurement is updated continuously. STAGE The test duration is also updated every 1 sec.
  • Page 46 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL The system ask for another test for the same oil STEP 9 ENTER TEST:SIMPLE TEST sample. If this is desired the user should press the TIMER: 00:01:36 ENTER key. VOLTAGE: 0.5 kV/s Continue Test? Yes: ENTER...
  • Page 47 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL The system ask for Printout. If this is desired the STEP 13 ENTER TEST:SIMPLE TEST user should press the ENTER key, else the BACK TIMER: 00:02:00 key. After the printout operation the system return VOLTAGE: 0.5 kV/s to STEP 1.
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  • Page 49: Standard Tests

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Standard Tests This section describes the operations of the Standard Tests procedure. 1. Standard Test Description 2. Select a Standard Test 3. Standard Test Execution 4. Standard Test Example...
  • Page 50: Standard Test Description

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 4.1 Standard Test Description The DTS60A includes most of the international standards for testing insulating oil. Upon selecting such a test from the menu, it is automatically executed without any further interaction. When the test is finished, the system prompts the user for a printout of the results and the results are stored in the history memory.
  • Page 51: Select A Standard Test

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 4.2 Select a Standard Test The Select a Test displays the list of all the existed tests. These are the Simple Test, the Standards and the User Defined Tests, Figure 4-3. An arrow at the right side of a test name indicates that this is the last selected test.
  • Page 52: Standard Test Execution

    TEST: IEC-156/95 Test Program Name DURATION: 00:04:39 Count Down Timer STARTUP WAIT TIMER... Test Messages STAGE Current High Voltage Output Stage Indicator STIR Stirrer Indicator 12:10 01/08/05 65 °F System Messages (Time/Date/Temperature. etc) Figure 4-8 – Test Execution User Interface The system screen for the Test execution, Figure 4-8, includes all the information concerning the Test flow.
  • Page 53 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL large digits indicate the current high voltage output (in kV) and the left icon indicates the Stirrer State (on/off). Finally, the last line is used for user interface messages, such as the time/date/temperature message. If the system detects a breakdown, it will display the event, Figure 4-9, and the execution will proceed according to the Test Program commands.
  • Page 54 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Figure 4-10 – Test Program Termination TEST: IEC-156/95 Test Program Name DURATION: 00:00:00 TEST FINISHED... Test is finished! Print Results? Question Message Yes: ENTER BACK System Messages 12:10 01/08/05 65 °F TEST RESULTS PROGRAM: IEC-156/95 NUM. BD: 4 MEAN: 22.44...
  • Page 55: Standard Test Example

    DURATION: 00:00:31 Count up Timer for current stage duration 1.0kV/s > BREAKDOWN Rate of rise from 0kV to breakdown 30.7 STAGE HV on Current Stage/ High Voltage ON Indicator 12:10 01/08/05 65 °F System Messages TEST:IEC-156/95 Test Program Name DURATION:...
  • Page 56 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Figure 4-11 – Test Program Execution Example...
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  • Page 58: User Defined Tests

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL User Defined Tests This section describes the operations of the User Defined Tests procedure. All system's tests except the Simple Test (Standard and User Defined) are based on the same operational model, which will be analytically presented in the following paragraphs.
  • Page 59: Test Description

    5.1 Test Description The DTS60A dielectric oil tester supports the execution of user programmable testing scenarios. The main objective of the programmable test is the control of the high voltage on a time basis. Moreover, the test includes options controlling...
  • Page 60 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL After a breakdown occurs, the system will idle for this programmable duration. After Breakdown Stirrer Timer (sec) -ABDST After a breakdown occurs, the system will enable the stirrer for this programmable duration. After Breakdown Stage (0…29, next, end) - ABDSTG After the above timers the test will proceed to another stage.
  • Page 61: Test Operations

    1 Stage. The Voltage Parameter and the Duration are inputs to the voltage controller, which will control the high voltage output. More specifically, if the voltage value indicates kV then the voltage controller will immediately adjust (according to the maximum system’s rate) the output voltage to the programmed value therefore keeping the voltage stable for the specified Duration Parameter.
  • Page 62 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL the After Breakdown Wait Timer, the After Breakdown Stirrer Timer and the After Breakdown Stage. The test termination will prompt the user to print a test results receipt and finally displays a Results screen. The above operations are illustrated in Figure 5-1.
  • Page 63: Test Menu

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 5.2 Test Menu From the ‘MAIN MENU’ the user can select the ‘TEST’ item. The system displays the test menu, Figure 5-2. The possible options are the following: SELECT a Test to be executed CREATE a new user Test...
  • Page 64: Select Test

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 5.2.1 Select a Test The Select a Test menu displays the list of all the existed tests. These are the Simple Test, the Standards and the User Defined Tests, Figure 4-3. An arrow at the right side of a test's name indicates that this is the last selected test.
  • Page 65: Edit Test

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 5.2.2 Create/Edit a Test The Create or Edit a Test Program could be used for entering or modifying parameters of User Defined Test Programs. After choosing the Create Program selection, the system displays the screen depicted in Figure 4-4.
  • Page 66 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL If the user selects the Stage then the Stage options are displayed, Figure 4-5. The possible options are the following: VOLTAGE Voltage Value + type (float) DURATION Maximum Duration for Voltage V. (timer) Stirrer Timer (timer)
  • Page 67 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL From the TEST menu point to CREATE. STEP 1 ENTER TEST Then press the ENTER key. SELECT CREATE EDIT DELETE 12:10 01/08/05 65 °F STEP 2 ENTER CREATE/EDIT TEST Press the ENTER key to edit the Test'sname. The...
  • Page 68 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Use the UP and DOWN keys to select hours and STEP 7 CREATE/EDIT TEST then press ENTER to store the updated value. NAME: CUSTOM 1 Repeat with minutes and seconds. After updating ELECTRODE: 2.2 mm DOWN...
  • Page 69 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL STEP 11 ENTER Press the ENTER key to update the Voltage value. CUSTOM 1, STAGE 01 VOLTAGE: 0.1 kV/s DURATION: 00:00:00 00:00:00 BD WT: 00:00:00 BD ST: 00:00:00 BD STAGE:NEXT STORE BD:YES Use the Up and DOWN keys to setup the voltage...
  • Page 70 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 5.2.3 Delete a Test The Delete a Test Menu displays the list of only the User Defined Tests, Figure 4-6. If the user presses the ‘ENTER’ key a prompt for confirming the test delete will be displayed.
  • Page 71: Script Files For Tests

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 5.4 Script Files for Tests In order to achieve a faster method for updating the equipment’s Tests, an alternative method is supported. The method is based on Script Test Program Files, that the user could develop using an editor on a Personal Computer (PC).
  • Page 72 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL The items in figure 4-12 can get the following values: Command = new 1. Program Name Up to 12 characters. Do not use space. Use ‘_’ instead. 2. Electrode Gap Value Floating-point value that indicates the Electrode Spacing (eg.
  • Page 73 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 8. After Breakdown Stage _ABDSTG Options: integer that indicates the stage that the test will proceed after a breakdown occurs during the current stage. The value can be 1…29 and must be greater than the current stage id.
  • Page 74: Script File Test Examples

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 5.4.2 Script File Test Examples In order to make clear the above descriptions two examples will be mentioned. The first one concerns the IEC 156/63 International Standard and the other a more complicated scenario. IEC 156/63 International Standard The IEC_156/63 Standard is a 6 Stages program.
  • Page 75 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL b. Complicated Example Consider a more complicated example, depicted in Figure 22. The 1 10min 0 kV duration is the Startup Wait time. After this the program consists of 7 stages: stage : 1kV/s for 10 sec...
  • Page 76 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Figure 22 – Complicated Test Program Script File 2 – Complicated Example prg 0 new TEST_100 2.5 0.05 mm type_I_II 00:10:00 00:00:00 07 prg 0 stage 00 001.0 kV/s 00:00:10 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 end store prg 0 stage 01 010.0 kV...
  • Page 77 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL prg 0 stage 27 003.0 kV/s breakdown 00:00:00 00:10:00 00:10:00 end store prg 0 end...
  • Page 78: History And Results

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL History and Results This section describes the operations of the History and the Test Results. 1. History Results 2. Example Using History Results...
  • Page 79 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 6.1 History Results The system is capable to store the results of the last 50 tests (Simple Tests, Standards, User Defined). This section describes the History Results application. After the History application is selected the system display the screen depicted on Figure 6-1.
  • Page 80 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 6.2 Example Using History Results An example of the History Results operation, is illustrated in Figure 6-2. From the MAIN MENU select the HISTORY item STEP 1 ENTER MENU and press the ENTER key. TEST SETTINGS...
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  • Page 82: Printer And Printouts

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Printer & Printouts This section describes the equipment’s printer and the printout of the test's results. 1. Printer Description 2. Changing the Paper Roll 3. Printout Description...
  • Page 83: Printer Description

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 7.1 Printer Description The printer of the dts60a system is an ultra-compact thermal line printer with the capability of printing fourty characters per line. In Fig.7-1 is depicted a front external view. 1. Paper Roll Compartment 2.
  • Page 84 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL The control of the printer uses one key (feed key) and a status LED. 1. Feed Key – When the feed key is pressed the printer advances the paper. 2. Status Led – The green status led displays the printer operating status and this check is performed on-line.
  • Page 85: Changing The Paper Roll

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 7.2 Changing the Paper Roll To change the Paper Roll proceed as follows: 1. Open the printer Cover, Fig. 7-3 2. Position the paper roll making sure it unrolls in the properdirection as shown in Fig. 7-4 3.
  • Page 86 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Figure 7-5 – Changing the paper roll - Step 3 Figure 7-6 – Changing the paper roll - Step 4...
  • Page 87 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL...
  • Page 88: Printout Description

    7. Number of Breakdowns 8. Mean Value of Breakdown Voltages 9. Standard Deviation of Breakdown Voltages 10. Stages/ Starting Voltage/ Ending Voltage/ Duration/ Breakdown ---------------------------------------- HighVoltage, INC. DTS-60A Test Report ---------------------------------------- Operator Company : HighVoltage Name : John Smith Contact : +30-210-9319505 Info : smith@hvinc.com...
  • Page 89: Remote Operation

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Remote Operation This section describes the equipment’s Remote Operation functionality 1. Enable the Remote Operation 2. ver Command 3. cls Command 4. time Command 5. date Command 6. operator Command 7. contrast Command 8. test Command 8-10 1.
  • Page 90: Enable The Remote Operation

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.1 Enable the Remote Operation If the user selects the Remote Operation of the Main menu selections, the system starts-up a communication with the Personal Computer. At the same time the communication graphic indicator appears on the display, Figure 8-1.
  • Page 91 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL The system supports the following keyboard functionalities: -  keys : Display previous entered commands - ? key : Display help of commands and arguments - ‘TAB’ key : Command Completion After entering the remote management the user may press the ‘?’ key, in order to ask for commands help, Figure 8-2.
  • Page 92 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL command. Furthermore, the user may press the ‘?’ key and the system will respond with extended help for the desired command, Figure 8-3. Figure 8-3 – Command Entering and Help...
  • Page 93: Ver Command

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.2 ver Command The ver command is used for asking the current version of the system’s firmware, Figure 8-4. No arguments are required. Syntax Arguments 8.3 cls Command The cls command is used for clearing the terminal screen. No arguments are required.
  • Page 94: Time Command

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.4 time Command The time command is used for asking the current time, or settings a new time to the system, Figure 8-5. If no argument is given, the system returns the current time. Note that the time argument refers to hh = hours (00 to 23), mm = minutes (00 to 59) and ss = seconds (00 to 59).
  • Page 95: Date Command

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.5 date Command The date command is used for asking the current data, or setting a new date to to system, Figure 8-5. If no argument is given, the system returns the current date. Note that the date argument refers to dd = days (0 to 31), mm = months (00 to 12) and yyyy = years (0000 to 9999).
  • Page 96: Operator Command

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.6 operator Command The operator command is used for setting the Printout Receipt Header (see section 6). Note that all the input strings <str> must not contain space characters, instead use ‘_’, Figure 8-6. Syntax : operator <argument (optional)>...
  • Page 97: Contrast Command

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.7 contrast Command The contrast command is used for asking or setting the LCD contrast, Figure 8-7. Possible values are 0 (high contrast) to 10 (low contrast) Syntax : contrast <argument (optional)> Arguments (get current setup) value (0…10) (set new contrast)
  • Page 98 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.8 test Command The test command is used for the management of the equipment’s tests. The command can be used for viewing a list of the tests, for reading all the information of a selected test and delete a selected user defined test.
  • Page 99 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.7.1 test list The test list command display all the available tests, Figure 8-8. The list contains the following information for every test: Identification Number (ID), Name, Creation Time and Date, Number of stages. The first test in the list, which doesn’t indicate creation time and date, refer to equipment standards...
  • Page 100 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.7.2 test read The test read <id> command displays information related to the selected test id, Figure 8-9. The first block of information table includes the Test Name, the Electrode Type and Spacing, the Number of Stages, as well as the Start-up Wait Timer and the Start-up Stirrer Timer (see section 4.1).
  • Page 101 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.7.3 test delete The test delete <id> command deletes a selected test, Figure 8-10. Note that only user-defined tests can be deleted (e.g. in Figure 8-10 only tests with id greater than 03). Figure 8-12 – test erase Command...
  • Page 102 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.7.4 test download The test download command is used for downloading a user- defined test. By entering the command the system is ready to receive a Script Test File (see paragraph 4.4.2), which describes a specific test scenario.
  • Page 103 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL test download prg 0 new IEC-156/95 2.5 0.05 mm type_I_II 00:05:00 00:05:00 06 prg 0 stage 00 002.0 kV/s breakdown 00:10:00 00:02:00 00:02:00 next store prg 0 stage 01 002.0 kV/s breakdown 00:10:00 00:02:00 00:02:00 next store prg 0 stage 02 002.0 kV/s breakdown 00:10:00 00:02:00 00:02:00 next store...
  • Page 104: History Command

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL 8.8 history Command The history command is used for the display of the last 50 test results. Syntax : history <argument> Arguments list (program list) read <id> (program id info) Figure 8-15 – history Command and argument Using the command <history list>...
  • Page 105 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Figure 8-16 – Results List Furthermore, Using the command <history read <id_number>> the systems responds with extended information concerning the desired result id, Figure 8-14.
  • Page 106 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Figure 8-17 – Reading specific result id Figure 8-18 – history erase Command...
  • Page 107: Care And Maintenance

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Care and Maintenance 1. Cleaning the test Vessel 2. System Calibration Periods More Detailed Description in the following Manual Version…...
  • Page 108 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Appendix I – Test Programs Script Files Standard Electrodes Procedures Shape and Spacing Tolerance Rate of Start-up Start-up Stages After After BD Dimensions Rise Wait Stirrer BD Wait Stirrer Timer Timer evaluated Timer Timer IEC 156/95 Type I/II 2.5 mm...
  • Page 109 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL prg 4 stage 03 002.0 kV/s breakdown 00:10:00 00:02:00 00:01:00 next store prg 4 stage 04 002.0 kV/s breakdown 00:10:00 00:02:00 00:01:00 next store prg 4 stage 05 002.0 kV/s breakdown 00:10:00 00:02:00 00:01:00 end store prg 4 end mean_yes print_yes prg 5 new IRAM_2341/72 2.5 0.05 mm type_I_II 00:10:00 00:00:00 06...
  • Page 110: Appendix Ii

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Appendix II – Firmware Upgrade Procedure The DTS60 dielectric oil test set supports in-system firmware upgrades. The user should follow the procedure below: Obtain the isp.exe file (downloading software for Windows) Obtain the dts60_ddmmyy.a90 file (new firmware, ddmmyy = day_month_year) Connect the DTS60 equipment with a personal computer through the auxiliary serial port (optional Printer port).
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  • Page 112: Index

    DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Index advanced system settings Advanced System Settings After Breakdown Stirrer Timer After Breakdown Wait Timer argument breakdown detector breakdown detector filter/ counter calibration cls 47 commands communication graphic indicator contrast Contrast country selection date Delete a Test Program...
  • Page 113 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL Main Power switch Main Session menu/ submenu motor PID controller Peak-Detect filter PID controller printout Printout Printouts programs Programs Submenu prompt rate of rise Remote management Remote Operation 3, 46 result id Results sampling frequency Script Test Program Files...
  • Page 114 DTS-60A O PERATORS ANUAL voltage measurement sampling frequency Voltage Type Voltage Value Warning Messages 8, 10, 13...
  • Page 115 Top AC Bucket Truck Tester 600 kVDC @ 5mA HVI Products 10/2015...

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