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- Page 1 Ground Fault Location Turbo Sleuth Instruction Manual 7615 Kimbel Street, Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5S 1A8 Tel: (905)673-1553 Fax: (905)673-8472 Toll Free: 1-888-RESISTR 737-4787 www.ipc-resistors.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction..........................1 High-Resistance Grounding ....................1 Inspection ..........................2 Connections ..........................2 Operation..........................5 Tracing ............................ 6 Operation of the TS-SENSOR probe ..................8 Pulse Duration......................... 9 Dimensions ........................... 11 Maintenance .......................... -
Page 4: Introduction
85% of all electrical faults in a distribution system. When a ground fault occurs: Turbo Sleuth is connected to the system at a convenient location and plant electrical personnel may then follow a simple sequence to locate and isolate the fault without interrupting or opening circuit breakers. -
Page 5: Inspection
Upon receipt, carefully open the protective shipping carton, remove all packing material and visually inspect all parts. If any part is damaged, contact IPC Resistors at the numbers listed on the final page of this document for authorization of return for any replacement or repair. Note: Be sure to quote the serial number on the rating plate. - Page 6 Cable 4: TS-SV, Three wire +ground cable terminated with welding plug at customer’s connection. 4.2. All connections to Turbo sleuth are with standard outdoor connectors and plug in to rear mounted receptacles on the unit as shown in Figure 1.
- Page 7 Figure 2. Zig-zag Connections - where system neutral is not available 4.4. If no artificial neutral is required, it may only be necessary to connect the Turbo Sleuth Cable (TS-NG) to the existing star-point of the system. To do this, connect the X...
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Page 8: Operation
Turbo Sleuth is receiving control voltage. System connection will require operation of the disconnect switch used at the point of insertion of the Turbo Sleuth in the plant power network. 5.2. Verify the Turbo Sleuth functionality by pushing the “TEST” button, and holding for the delay time set on the DGF-CT-A Fault detector module. -
Page 9: Tracing
5.6. The ground fault pickup level can be set from 5% to 100% of the Turbo Sleuth let through current. The time delay can be adjusted from 0.7s to 10 s. this allows the user to adjust the Turbo Sleuth settings to the unique requirements of his system in order to avoid nuisance tripping. - Page 10 6.5.9. At this point the Turbo Sleuth may be reset. Rotate the “PULSING ACTIVE” switch to the “OFF” position and push the “RESET” button. 6.5.10. Repair or replace the equipment or conductor that was the source of the ground fault. The equipment or conductor may now be reconnected to the circuit.
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Page 11: Operation Of The Ts-Sensor Probe
Figure 4 TS-SENSOR with typical meter 7. Operation of the TS-SENSOR probe 7.1. Turbo Sleuth comes complete with a TS-SENSOR current sensor loop. The TS -SENSOR loop is supplied with a dual banana to BNC adapter for easy connection to most standard meters. -
Page 12: Pulse Duration
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9 September 2002 Turbo Sleuth Ground Fault Locator 7.5. Wrap the TS-SENSOR loop around all three phases conductors of the circuit. Any imbalance will be evident in meter deflection when the range is set to the appropriate setting. The ground fault current pulses will be visible in the meter deflection. - Page 13 8.7. Push the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to move the cursor. Continue to press the arrow buttons until you chosen parameter is reached. 8.8. Confirm your choice by pushing the “OK” key. The cursor disappears and Turbo Sleuth will pulse using the newly set time duration.
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Page 14: Dimensions
Turbo Sleuth Ground Fault Locator 9. Dimensions Figure 6 Turbo Sleuth Dimensions 120 V.A.C. SUPPLIED BY OTHERS. TEST POWER TRIP GROUND FAULT ACTIVE TRIP TRIP JUMPER CABLE TS-NGZZ SYSTEM HEALTHY TRIP GROUND FAULT ACTIVE Figure 7. Turbo Sleuth Wiring Diagram... -
Page 15: Maintenance
10. Maintenance 10.1. Testing Turbo Sleuth is designed and constructed to reduce maintenance needs to a minimum. Test your Turbo Sleuth every time it is used. Test Procedure: 10.1.1. Pus h the “TEST” button located on the front of the panel. The following changes take place. -
Page 16: Definitions And Applicable Standards
C-103EM INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9 September 2002 Turbo Sleuth Ground Fault Locator 11. Definitions and applicable Standards. 11.1. Grounding means a permanent and continuous conductive path to the earth with sufficient ampacity to carry any fault current liable to be imposed on it, and of a sufficiently low impedance to limit the voltage rise above ground and to facilitate the operation of protective devices in the circuit;... -
Page 17: Csa Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, C22.1-2002
C-103EM INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9 September 2002 Turbo Sleuth Ground Fault Locator 12.8. Equipment Bonding Jumper. The Equipment bonding jumper ( the connection between the equipment grounding conductors and the grounding impedance) shall be an unspliced conductor run from the first system disconnecting means or overcurrent device to the grounded side of the grounding impedance. - Page 18 C-103EM INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9 September 2002 Turbo Sleuth Ground Fault Locator (2) Neutral grounding devices shall be placed in a location that is accessible only to qualified persons to perform inspection, testing, and maintenance of the neutral grounding device. (3) Neutral grounding devices shall be placed in a location so that heat dissipation from the device under ground fault conditions will not damage or adversely affect the operation of the device or other equipment.
- Page 19 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you require more information or experience problems with your equipment that persist after taking the steps identified in this manual, contact IPC Resistors Customer Service at the number below. IPC RESISTORS INC 7615 KIMBEL ST UNIT 1...
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