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Operating Instructions High Voltage Testing Sets PGK 50 and PGK 80 For High Voltage Tests up to: 50 kV DC (= PGK50) and 80 kV DC (= PGK80) Ident No. 822-006 01/00 e-mail: headoffice@baur.at BAUR Prüf- und Messtechnik GmbH Tel +43 / 55 22 / 49 41-0 internet: http://www.baur.at...
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No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a data processing system or translated into another language without the written permission of BAUR / Sulz, Austria. In the interest of our customers we reserve the rights for Subject to modification! modifications due to technical progress.
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The warranty does not cover damage in transit, batteries, fuses and any readjustments in accordance with the Operating Instruction! We draw attention in addition to the ‘General Terms of Sales and Delivery’ of: BAUR Prüf- und Messtechnik GmbH, Raiffeisenstrasse 8 A-6832 Sulz / Austria...
1. Product Information 1. Product Information Overview This section describes all necessary information about your High Voltage Testing Set PGK50/80. This section contains the following topics: Topic Page Design and function Discharge device Important key commands PGK Interfaces Technical Data - PGK50 and PGK80 PGK Load Curves...
1. Product Information Design and function U [kV] 8 10 12 14 16 100µA 10µA 10mA 1µA 100mA T / min General view of PGK The primary area of application is in-field testing of cables. High A compact and light weight High Voltage Testing Set voltage is generated by a high voltage transformer and a voltage multiplier.
1. Product Information Discharge device The discharge device of the PGK50/80 consists of a pressure tank (overpressure = 3 bar) filled with insulatig gas (SF sulphur hexafluoride). A NC-contact and a discharge resistor are installed in the pressure tank. The discharge resistance is 69k including transient protection and is configured for a maximum surge power of 8.000Ws.
1. Product Information Important key commands Power On/Off After pressing push-button switch: Signal lamps green illuminated illuminated not illuminated - Control lines of the Testing Set are connected to mains. Testing Set on STANDBY - Primary circuits of high voltage supply are not connected to mains.
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1. Product Information Important key commands, Continued After pressing push-button switch: Signal lamps High Voltage OFF green not illuminated illuminated - The mode of operation changes from ACTIVATED to STANDBY. Testing Set on STANDBY - Primary circuits of high voltage supply are disconnected from mains.
1. Product Information Display and Operating Elements U [kV] 8 10 12 14 16 100µA 10µA 10mA 1µA 100mA T / min Control panel Pos. Display elements Legend Amperemeter for indication of output current Voltmeter for display of output voltage in kV Signal lamp, red Signal lamp, green Operating elements...
1. Product Information PGK Interfaces U [kV] 8 10 12 14 16 100µA 10µA 10mA 1µA 100mA T / min Control panel of PGK Pos. Interfaces Legend Connecting socket (6.3-mm-dia.) for plotter Connecting socket (6.3-mm-dia.) for electric gate, EMERGENCY-STOP switch and warning lamps Protective earth terminal Short circuit bridge for earthing of measuring earth terminal...
1. Product Information Technical Data - PGK50 and PGK80 Power supply 230 V, 50/60 Hz Optional: 110 / 115 / 120 / 127 / 220 / 240 V 690 VA Rated power PGK50: 1610 VA PGK80: 1380 VA Installed load 50 kV DC neg.
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2. Packing and Shipping Items included PGK50/80 Standard items Pos. Designation High voltage Testing Set PGK50 or PGK80 including test log and operating instructions Carrying case with handles, foldable mounting legs and cable compartment Shielded high voltage cables with connecting clamps, power cord, earth lead, measuring earth lead, carrying strap...
3. Preparations for a Test 3. Preparations for a Test Overview This section contains all necessary information concerning the proper test preparation of the High Voltage Testing Sets PGK50 and PGK80. This section contains the following topics: Topic Page Connect test object Set timer Connect plotter Connect EMERGENCY-STOP switch, electric gate,...
3. Preparations for a Test Connect test object The current measuring section of the PGK has an available test Test configuration A and B must be strictly adhered to! range of 10µA to 100 mA. Test configuration A for test current ranges of 10µA to 100mA. Important: Test object is earthed! Test configuration B for test current ranges of 1µA to 100mA.
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3. Preparations for a Test Connect test object, Continued Test configuration B For test current ranges of 1µA to 100mA. Test object is isolated! A current flowing off via earth is not registered by the current When short circuit bridge is removed measuring device and consequently not limited by the current limiter to permissible values.
3. Preparations for a Test Set timer The discharge device of the PGK50/80 can be activated by After a preset period the high voltage is switched off switching off the high voltage manually or by the timer. Set timer before or during a high voltage test. 8 10 12 14 16 After the preset period (0-30 minutes):...
3. Preparations for a Test Connect plotter The test current can be recorded during the required period via the Record test current up to 1mA or 10mA with Y/t plotter plotter output of the PGK. The connection is wired-up in such a way, that it alternatively operates as current loop with a current of 0- 1mA or 0-10mA, independently of the set current measuring range.
3. Preparations for a Test Connect EMERGENCY-STOP switch, electric gate, signal lamps Remote controlled Switch-off is accomplished by activating one or more high voltage switch-off EMERGENCY STOP switches or an external electric gate (NC- contact). External warning lamps can be controlled by a relay. Plug contact No.
4. Performing High Voltage Test 4. Performing High Voltage Test Overview This section describes all necessary information to perform the high voltage test using the PGK50/80. This section contains the following topics: Topic Page Switch on PGK and perform high voltage test Determine resistance value Switch off PGK...
4. Performing High Voltage Test Switch on PGK and perform high voltage test - All necessary procedures according to section 3. Preparations Preconditions for a Test have been completed. - Safety precautions according to local safety rules and regulations are met. U [kV] 8 10 12 14 16 100µA...
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4. Performing High Voltage Test Switch on PGK and perform high voltage test, Continued U [kV] 8 10 12 14 16 100µA 10µA 10mA 1µA 100mA T / min PGK control panel Step Additional adjustments Setting current measuring range and timer Set current measuring range switch to required measuring range.
4. Performing High Voltage Test Determine resistance value By means of a diagram and with the measured current and voltage values: - determine the appropriate resistance value. U [kV] Observe selected measuring ranges 500G I / A 250G 100G 2,5G Example I = 10 µA, U = 10 kV R = 1 G...
4. Performing High Voltage Test Switch off PGK U [kV] 8 10 12 14 16 100µA 10µA 10mA 1µA 100mA T / min Step Standard switch-off procedure Before switching off, first reduce high voltage Turn voltage regulating knob fully counterclockwise. A possible residual charge on the test object is indicated on the voltmeter.
5. Servicing 5. Servicing Overview This section describes all necessary information regarding servicing the PGK50/80. This section contains the following topics: Topic Page Set mains voltage Timer - activate acoustic signal only Check transient protection resistor Servicing, without exeption, must only be carried out with Testing Set switched off.
5. Servicing Set mains voltage The PGK50/80 mains voltage is factory installed according to Selectable mains voltages customer requirements. Jumper locations and fuses for the appropriate mains voltages are provided as follows: U [k 8 10 12 14 16 100µA 10µA 10mA 1µA...
5. Servicing Timer - activate acoustic signal only If only an acoustic signal should be heard after the set period has Optional: after set period, activate acoustic signal only elapsed, please proceed as follows: Component layout of power PCB Step Proceedings Cut jumper on power PCB Open PGK.
5. Servicing Check transient protection resistor Depending on the frequency of usage, check periodically transient protection resistor and discharge device using an Ohmmeter. The total resistance R must be between 60 and 80k . Measurements are only allowed with Testing Set switched off! 22 k 47 k Ω...
6. Spare Parts / Wearing Parts 6. Spare Parts / Wearing Parts General view of PGK Ident no. Description 554-004 Mains cable, SEV 1011-S24507-IEC320/C13 554-005 Mains cable, Schuko 554-009 Mains cable, UL 498/C22.2-42 - CEE(22) V 554-011 Mains cable, BS 1363 - CEE(22) V 563-076 Glass tube fuse ø...
7. Index 7. Index Check transient protection resistor ..........5-4 Cleaning procedure ..............5-1 Connect electric gate ..............3-6 Connect EMERGENCY-STOP switch ........3-6 Connect plotter ................3-5 Connect sgnal lamps ..............3-6 Connect test object ..............3-2 Copyright ................... 0-2 Damage during transport ............
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7. Index Index, Continued Safety Precautions ..............0-2 Servicing ..................5-1 Set mains voltage ..............5-2 Set timer ..................3-4 Spare parts ................6-1 Switch off PGK ................4-5 Switch on PGK and perform high voltage test ......4-2 Technical Data ................1-8 Test voltages ................