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TRF-100 THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMER TURNS-RATIO METER USER’S MANUAL Vanguard Instruments Company, Inc. 1520 S. Hellman Ave. Ontario, California 91761, USA TEL: (909) 923-9390 April, 2016 FAX: (909) 923-9391 Revision 1.0...
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Operating Voltage: The TRF-100 is rated for use with an operating voltage of 120V or 240V, auto-ranging ±10% of selected voltage. Power Cord: The TRF-100 is supplied with a 16 AWG, 16A power cord with a NEMA 5-15P plug. Replacement cable shall have the same or better rating and is available through the manufacturer.
Restoring a Test Record From Flash EEPROM ............56 3.8.2. Reviewing a Test Record ..................60 3.8.3. Printing the Test Record Directory (TRF-100 with built-in printer option only) ..62 3.8.4. Erasing Test Records from the Flash EEPROM ............64 Working With Test Plans ....................67 3.9.1.
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LIST OF TABLES Table 1. TRF-100 Technical Specifications ..................4 Table 2. Functional Descriptions of TRF-100 Controls and Indicators ..........6 Table 3. Descriptions of Single Phase Test Results Elements (Column Format) ......33 Table 4. Descriptions of Single Phase Test Results Elements (Detailed Format) ......34 Table 5.
HIS DOCU UMENT This docu ument uses the followin ng conventio ons: A key y, switch, or knob on the e TRF-100 is indicated as [KEY], [S SWITCH], [ [KNOB] • Menu u names are e referenced as “MENU N NAME”...
In addition to measuring a transformer’s turns-ratio, the TRF-100 can also measure a transformer’s excitation current (in milli-amperes) and its winding phase angle. Three test voltages (4 Vac, 40 Vac, 100 Vac) allow the TRF-100 to test CT’s and PT’s, as well as power transformers.
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Test records can be recalled locally or transferred to a PC via the USB interface. Transformer Test Plans The TRF-100 can store up to 128 transformer test-plans in its Flash EEPROM. A test plan is comprised of the transformer nameplate voltages for each tap setting. The calculated turns- ratio based on the nameplate voltages is compared with the measured turns-ratio to derive the percentage error and Pass/Fail results.
REV 1.0 TRF-100 U USER’S MAN TRF-100 Te echnical Sp pecification Table e 1. TRF-100 Technical S Specifications TYPE P Portable, lightw weight, automat tic, three-phase e transformer t urns-ratio mete FICATIONS D Dimensions: 1 7”W x 7”H x 13 3”...
TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 Controls and Indicators The TRF-100 controls and indicators are shown in Figure 1. A leader line with an index number points to each control and indicator, which is cross-referenced to a functional description in the corresponding table.
REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL Table 2. Functional Descriptions of TRF-100 Controls and Indicators Item Panel Markings Functional Description Number EMERGENCY Emergency turn off test voltage switch TURN OFF "PUSH" H voltage connector Optional built-in thermal printer X voltage connector...
[] Printer Paper (if printer installed) The TRF-100’s optional built-in thermal printers use 4.5-inch wide thermal paper for printing test results. To maintain the highest print quality and to avoid paper jams, the use of thermal paper supplied by Vanguard Instruments Company is highly recommended. Additional paper can be ordered from the following sources: Vanguard Instruments Co, Inc.
X cables. The transformer bushings should also be grounded before connecting test leads to the transformer. This will prevent inducing any voltages into the TRF-100. All transformer bus connections must be removed, and the transformer must be isolated before performing any tests.
TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 3.1.2. Typical Connections to a Single Phase Transformer Figure 3. Typical Connections to a Single Phase Transformer Figure 4. Typical Connections to a Single Phase Auto Transformer...
REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL 3.1.3. Typical Connections to a Voltage Regulator Figure 5. Typical Connections to a Type A Voltage Regulator Figure 6. Typical Connections to a Type B Voltage Regulator...
TRF-100 0 USER’S MA ANUAL RE V 1.0 3.1.4. T Typical Con nnections to a Donut t Type (un- -mounted) Current T ransforme gure 7. Typica al Connectio ons to a Don ut Type (un- mounted) Cu urrent Transf former (CT)
REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL 3.1.5. Typical Connections to a Multi-Tap Current Transformer Figure 8. Typical Connections to a Multi-Tap Current Transformer...
TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 3.1.6. Typical Connections to a Bushing Mount CT on a Single Phase Transformer Figure 9. Typical Connections to a Bushing Mount CT on a Single Phase Transformer...
REV 1.0 TRF-100 U USER’S MAN 3.1.7. T Typical Con nnections to Bushing g Mount CT T’s on Delt ta Transfo ormer Figure 10. Typical Con nnections to Bushing Mo ount CT's on Delta Transf former The C CT turns-rati...
TRF-100 0 USER’S MA ANUAL RE V 1.0 3.1.8. T Typical Co onnections s to Bushin ng Mount C CT’s on Wy ye Transfo rmer Figure 11. . Typical Con nnections to Bushing Mo ount CT's on Wye Transf former...
REV 1.0 TRF-100 U USER’S MAN Setting the Test Volta The TRF- 100 offers th hree test vo ltages, 4 Vac c, 40 Vac, an nd 100 Vac. T The unit alw ways defaults s to 40 Vac at t power-on.
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TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 d. The following screen will be displayed: SELECT TEST VOLTAGE 1. 4V 2. 40V 3. 100V Select the desired test voltage by pressing the corresponding key on the numeric keypad , or e. The voltage will be set and the following confirmation message will be displayed: 40 VOLTS SET! Press any key to return to the “START-UP”...
Toggling the Calibration Notification Feature (TRF-100 with built-in printer option only) The TRF-100 offers a convenient feature that can print the unit's calibration due date at the bottom of the test reports printed on the unit's thermal printer: a. Start from the "START-UP" menu: 1.TEST XFMR...
TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 e. The following screen will be displayed: CAL DATE PRINTING: 1.ENABLE 2.DISABLE Press the key (ENABLE) to enable or the key (DISABLE) to disable this feature. f. The following screen will be displayed: CAL DATE PRINTING ENABLED.
REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL Setting the User Interface Language The TRF-100's user interface language can be changed by following the steps below (English, Spanish, and Turkish are supported): g. Start from the "START-UP" menu: 1.TEST XFMR 04/28/16 2.SETUP 10:15:20 3.CALCULATOR...
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TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 Select your preferred language by pressing the corresponding key on the keypad. l. The following screen will be displayed: ENGLISH SET Press any key to return to the "START-UP" menu. All menu items and prompts will now...
REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL Setting the Date and Time To set the date and time: a. Start from the “START-UP” menu: 1.TEST XFMR 04/28/16 2.SETUP 10:15:20 3.CALCULATOR 4.DIAG 5.QUICK TST Press the key (SETUP). b. The following screen will be displayed: 1.ENTER XFMR ID...
TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 Using the Turns Ratio Calculator The TRF-100 features a turns ratio calculator that can be used to calculate the turns ratio for various transformer types. The user only needs to provide the H and X name plate voltage values.
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REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL e. The following screen will be displayed showing the H and X name plate voltages along with the calculated turns ratio: Y to DELTA XFORMER H:1,734 V X:100 V RATIO: 10.011 Press any key to return to the “START-UP” menu.
TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 Performing Tests 3.7.1. Entering Test Record Header Information You can enter the test record header information before performing tests. The record header includes identifying information such as the company, station, circuit, manufacturer, etc. Once the header information has been set, it will apply to all subsequent test records. To enter the header information: a.
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REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL d. The following screen will be displayed: STATION: ( TO POSITION) Type the station name using the keypad and then press the key. [ENTER] e. The following screen will be displayed: CIRCUIT: ( TO POSITION) Type the circuit information using the keypad and then press the key.
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TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 i. The following screen will be displayed: KVA: ( TO POSITION) Type the transformer’s KVA rating using the keypad and then press the [ ] key. ENTER j. The following screen will be displayed: OPERATOR: (...
REV 1.0 TRF-100 U USER’S MAN 3.7.2. T Testing a S ingle Phas se Transfo rmer Follow th he steps belo ow to test a single phase e transforme a. St tart from th e “START-UP P” menu: 1.TEST XFMR 0 04/28/16 2.SETUP...
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TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 ENTER H WINDING NAME-PLATE VOLTAGE: Type the H winding name plate voltage value using the numeric keypad. The screen will be updated as shown below: ENTER H WINDING NAME-PLATE VOLTAGE: 2000 V Press the key.
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REV 1.0 TRF-100 U USER’S MAN d. T he following g screen will be displaye SINGLE PHASE XFORMER "START T" TO R RUN TEST "STO OP" TO ABORT ress the key t to initiate th he test. TART] e. T...
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TRF-100 0 USER’S MA ANUAL RE V 1.0 g. T he following g screen will be displaye PRINT F FORMAT? 1.COLUM 2.DETAI ress the key (COLUM MN) to print a columnar report (see Figure 13) o or press the ey (DETAILE...
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REV 1.0 TRF-100 U USER’S MAN EST SAVE ess any key t to continue t to step j. j. T he following g screen will be displaye RUN ANO OTHER T TEST? 1.YES 2.NO 3.REPEA AT PREV. . TEST ress the key (NO).
TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 Figure 13. Single Phase Test Results Printout - Column Format (TRF-100 with optional built-in printer only) Table 3. Descriptions of Single Phase Test Results Elements (Column Format) Item Description Number Test record date and time.
REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL Figure 14. Single Phase Test Results Printout - Detailed Format (TRF-100 with optional built-in printer only) Table 4. Descriptions of Single Phase Test Results Elements (Detailed Format) Item Description Number Test record date and time.
TRF-100 0 USER’S MA ANUAL RE V 1.0 3.7.3. P Performing a Three-P Phase Test (dT-Y Exa ample) Follow th he steps belo ow to perfor rm a three-p phase test. T The following g example is s for testing a...
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REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL Press the key if you would like to use the name plate voltage values from the previous test performed, and then continue to step d. See below for details about options 1 and 2. 1. YES...
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Finally, the screen will be updated with the Phase C test results as shown: RATIO % DIFF +99.994 0000 0.07 +100.02 0000 0.09 +100.02 0000 0.09 Press any key to continue. If your TRF-100 has the built-in printer option, continue to step g.
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REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL If your TRF-100 does NOT have the built-in printer option, continue to step i. g. The following screen will be displayed: PRINT TEST RESULTS? 1.YES 2.NO Press the key (YES) to print the test results.
SAVING RECORD... PLEASE WAIT... The following confirmation screen will then be displayed: RECORD 002 SAVED! Press any key to return to the “START-UP” menu. Figure 15. Delta to Y Test Results Printout - Column Format (TRF-100 with built-in printer option only)
REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL Table 5. Descriptions of Delta to Y Test Results Elements (Column Format) Item Description Number Test record date and time. Test record header information (see section 3.7.1). Test voltage. Type of transformer under test. H tap voltage.
REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL Table 6. Descriptions of Delta to Y Test Results Elements (Detailed Format) Item Description Number Test record date and time. Test record header information (see section 3.7.1). Test voltage. Type of transformer under test. Test H1-H3 and X1-X0 section heading.
TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 3.7.4. Performing a Special Transformer Test The TRF-100 can test 67 transformer types defined by ANSI, CEI/IEC and Australian standards. Follow the steps below to perform a test on one of these transformer types (See Appendix B, C, and D for a list of supported transformer types and their corresponding special test numbers): a.
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REV 1.0 TRF-100 U USER’S MAN 2. SCROL LL TO SELEC Press (SCROLL TO SELECT) to s scroll throug gh the list of f supported transf former types s. The follow wing screen w will be displa ayed: PECIAL T...
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TRF-100 0 USER’S MA ANUAL RE V 1.0 ENTER H WINDI NAME-PLAT TE VOLT TAGE: 1734 V Press key. [ENTE The fo ollowing scre een will be d displayed: ENTER X WINDI NAME-PLAT TE VOLT TAGE: Type t the X windin...
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RATIO % DIFF +100.04 0002 +100.06 0002 +100.05 0002 Press any key to continue. If your TRF-100 has the built-in printer option, continue to step i. If your TRF-100 does NOT have the built-in printer option, continue to step k.
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TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 i. The following screen will be displayed: PRINT TEST RESULTS? 1.YES 2.NO Press the key (YES) to print the test results. j. The following screen will be displayed: PRINT FORMAT? 1.COLUMN 2.DETAILED Press the key (COLUMN) to print a columnar report (see Figure 17) or press the key (DETAILED) to print a detailed report.
The following screen will be displayed momentarily: SAVING RECORD... PLEASE WAIT... The following confirmation screen will then be displayed: RECORD 003 SAVED! Press any key to return to the “START-UP” menu. Figure 17. Special Dy11 Transformer Test Printout (TRF-100 with built-in printer option only)
TRF-100 0 USER’S MA ANUAL RE V 1.0 3.7.5. P Performing a Quick T Test The quick k test mode can be used d to initiate a a transforme er ratio test by pressing only two ke eys. Follow th...
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REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL c. The following screen will be displayed: XFMR NAME PLATE VLTG 1.YES 2.NO 1. YES Press the key (YES) if you would like to enter the transformer name plate voltage values. The following screen will be displayed:...
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DELTA to Y XFORMER H:12,000 X:208 1.START TEST 2.CHANGE XFMR Press the key (START TEST). e. The TRF-100 will perform the selected test and display the test results on the LCD screen as shown below: RATIO % DIFF +99.994 0000 0.07 +100.02 0000 0.09...
REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL 3.7.6. Testing a Three Phase Transformer Using Auto Detect Mode The TRF-100 provides a convenient Auto Detect mode that can automatically detect 130 specific vector groups for different transformer types defined by ANSI, CEI/IEC, and Australian standards.
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Press any key to continue. If your TRF-100 has the built-in printer option, continue to step g. If your TRF-100 does NOT have the built-in printer option, continue to step i. g. The following screen will be displayed: PRINT TEST RESULTS? 1.YES...
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REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL h. The following screen will be displayed: PRINT FORMAT? 1.COLUMN 2.DETAILED Press the key (COLUMN) to print a columnar report or press the key (DETAILED) to print a detailed report. i. The following screen will be displayed: KEEP THIS READING? 1.YES...
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TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 SAVING RECORD... PLEASE WAIT... The following confirmation screen will then be displayed: RECORD 005 SAVED! Press any key to return to the “START-UP” menu.
REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL Working With Test Records 3.8.1. Restoring a Test Record From Flash EEPROM Use the steps below to restore a test record from the TRF-100’s Flash EEPROM to the working memory: a. Start from the “START-UP” menu: 1.TEST XFMR...
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The following screen will be displayed: RECORD RESTORED! Press any key to continue. If your TRF-100 has the built-in printer option, continue to step 1.3. If your TRF-100 does NOT have the built-in printer option, continue to step 1.4. 1.3.
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REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL 1.4. The following screen will be displayed: REVIEW RECORD Press the key. The test record details will be displayed as shown: [] DELTA to Y XFORMER 1 TAP 04/29/16 10:12:28 TEST VTG = 40 Press the key again to view the test data: []...
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TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 When you have located the test record that you would like to restored, press the key. Continue to step 1.2 on page 57. [ENTER]...
3.8.2. Reviewing a Test Record You can print (TRF-100 with built-in printer option only) or display a test record at the time that it is restored, or you can restore it to the working memory and review it later. To print or display the current test record in the working memory: a.
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TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 Press the key (COLUMN) to print the test record in columnar format, or press the key (DETAILED) to print the test record in detailed format. The test record will be printed, and you will be returned to the “START-UP” menu.
REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL 3.8.3. Printing the Test Record Directory (TRF-100 with built-in printer option only) Follow the steps below to print a directory of the test records stored in the unit’s Flash EEPROM: a. Start from the “START-UP” menu: 1.TEST XFMR...
REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL 3.8.4. Erasing Test Records from the Flash EEPROM Follow the steps below to erase test records from the Flash EEPROM: a. Start from the “START-UP” menu: 1.TEST XFMR 05/05/16 2.SETUP 10:15:20 3.CALCULATOR 4.DIAG 5.QUICK TST Press the key (SETUP).
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TRF-100 0 USER’S MA ANUAL RE V 1.0 You can canc cel the proce ess and retu urn to the “ST TART-UP” m menu by pres ssing key. [STOP] NOTE Type the record num ber that you u would like...
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REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL The following screen will be displayed when all test records have been completely erased: RECORDS ERASED! Press any key to return to the “START-UP” menu.
PC (see the TTRA S2 software manual for details). Test plans can then be transferred to the TRF-100 and used to quickly perform tests. 3.9.1. Performing a Test Using a Transformer Test Plan Follow the steps below to perform a test using a test plan: a.
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REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL e. The following screen will be displayed: LOAD TEST PLAN 1.ENTER PLAN NUMBER 2.SCROLL TO SELECT 1. ENTER PLAN NUMBER Press the key (ENTER PLAN NUMBER) if you know the test plan number that you would like to use. The following screen will be displayed:...
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TRF-100 0 USER’S MA ANUAL RE V 1.0 f. St tart from th e “START-UP P” menu aga ain to run a t test using th he loaded tes st plan from m the revious step 1.TEST XFMR 5/05/16 2.SETUP 10:15:2 3.CALCU...
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REV 1.0 TRF-100 U USER’S MAN RATIO % DIF +99.991 0001 0.07 +99.986 6 0001 0.06 +99.996 6 0002 0.09 r each phase e (A, B, and C C) a “P” or “F F” will be dis splayed next t to the...
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TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 TEST SAVED Press any key to continue. o. If the test plan included multiple tests, the start-up screen for the next test will be displayed as shown: TAP NUMBER 2 H VTG:12000 X VTG: 208 "START"...
TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 3.9.2. Unloading a Test Plan From the Working Memory Follow the steps below to unload a test plan from the working memory: a. Start from the “START-UP” menu: 1.TEST XFMR 05/06/16 2.SETUP 10:15:20 3.CALCULATOR 4.DIAG 5.QUICK TST...
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REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL e. The test plan will be unloaded from the working memory, and the following screen will be displayed: TEST PLAN CLEARED! Press any key to return to the “START-UP” menu.
TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 3.9.3. Printing the Test Plan Directory (TRF-100 with built-in printer option only) Follow the steps below to print a directory of the test plans stored in the unit’s Flash EEPROM (TRF-100 with built-in printer option only): a.
TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL REV 1.0 3.9.4. Printing a Test Plan (TRF-100 with built-in printer option only) Follow the steps below to print a test plan from the internal Flash EEPROM (TRF-100 with built- in printer option only): a. Start from the “START-UP” menu: 1.TEST XFMR...
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REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL e. The following screen will be displayed: PRINT TEST PLAN 1.ENTER PLAN NUMBER 2.SCROLL TO SELECT 1. ENTER PLAN NUMBER Press the key (ENTER PLAN NUMBER) if you know the test plan number that you would like to print. The following screen will be displayed:...
REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL DIAGNOSTICS, VERIFICATION, AND TROUBLESHOOTING Performing an H and X Cable Diagnostic Test Use the steps below to perform a diagnostic test on the H and X cables: a. Start from the “START-UP” menu: 1.TEST XFMR 05/04/16 2.SETUP...
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TRF-100 0 USER’S MA ANUAL RE V 1.0 “NO OT OK” will be displayed d for a failed d diagnostic t test. NOTE ress any key y to return to o the “START T-UP” menu...
Connect the H and X cables per the on-screen instructions and then press the [ENTER] key. d. The TRF-100 will start performing a DELTA-DELTA test. The following screen will be displayed momentarily: DELTA-DELTA TEST The screen will then be updated with the test results for each phase:...
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TRF-100 0 USER’S MA ANUAL RE V 1.0 ress any key y to continue e. The unit w will then pro ceed to perf form a Y to Y Y test. The ollowing scre een will be d displayed mo...
REV 1.0 TRF-100 USER’S MANUAL APPENDIX A – TRANSFORMER VECTOR GROUP CODES Utility power transformers manufactured in accordance with IEC specifications have a Rating Plate attached in a visible location. This plate contains a list of the transformer's configuration and operating specifications. One such rating is the winding configuration and phase- displacement code.