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EGIL
Circuit Breaker Analyzer
User's Manual
Art No. ZP-BM01E
Doc. BM0087OE V04a 2015

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  • Page 1 EGIL Circuit Breaker Analyzer User’s Manual Art No. ZP-BM01E Doc. BM0087OE V04a 2015...
  • Page 3 © 2010-2015, Megger Sweden AB. All rights reserved. The contents of this manual are the property of Megger Sweden AB. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted in written license agreement with Megger Sweden AB. Megger Sweden AB has made every reasonable attempt to ensure the completeness and accuracy of this document.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3 Quick instructions 6.10 Function keys ..........25 __________________________________ 12 7 Menu options and parameter settings 3.1 Preparing EGIL for time measurement ....12 __________________________________ 26 3.2 Preparing EGIL for motion measurement (option) .. 7.1 Parameter values ..........26 ............... 13 7.2 The SEQUENCE menu ........
  • Page 5 9.4 Reading the printouts ........53 10 Connecting EGIL to a computer (option) __________________________________ 54 10.1 Connecting the computer ....... 54 10.2 Operating EGIL while running CABA ....55 11 Troubleshooting __________________________________ 56 11.1 General ............56 11.2 Displayed values ..........56 11.3 Error messages ..........

  • Page 6: Safety

    Never do any work on a circuit breaker unless the control circuits of the circuit breaker are disconnected from the EGIL control module or remote operation. ▪ Unplug EGIL from the mains supply when it is left unattended or not in use. EGIL ZP-BM01E BM0087OE...
  • Page 7 EGIL is equipped with a power cord with integral when used in an industrial environment. Operation safety ground pin. of EGIL in a commercial or residential area is likely ▪ The equipment must be connected to a grounded to cause interference, at which case, the user, at mains outlet.
  • Page 8 AC outlet and from all operating instructions). cables connected to the inputs. This will prevent ▪ - If the EGIL has been dropped or damaged in any way. damage to the EGIL due to lightning and power supply surges. ▪...
  • Page 9 2 INTRODUCTION BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    2 INTRODUCTION Introduction Options Breaker Analyzer EGIL is intended for use in medium- voltage substations and industrial environments and is designed to test medium-voltage circuit breakers with Option - > no more than one main contact per phase. If the main...
  • Page 11 3 QUICk INSTRUCTIONS BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...

  • Page 12: Quick Instructions

    3.1 Preparing EGIL for time Connect the breaker close coil to EGIL close coil output. measurement Connect the breaker trip coil to EGIL trip coil output. IMPORTANT Make sure a jumper (if the trip and close coil Read the chapter “Safety” before using have the same voltage source) is connected EGIL.

  • Page 13: Preparing Egil For Motion Measurement (Option)

    3 QUICk INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 Preparing EGIL for EGIL and the breaker are now ready to oper- ate. motion measurement Note If your time measurement fails, giving an error (option) message in the display: “Incorrect status Press ESC”, your EGIL is equipped with an analog channel which is not presently in use.

  • Page 14: Run A Measurement

    3.4 Change measurement parameters Operation and connection check EGIL reads the status of the breaker (closed or open). To run the sequence to check connection and opera- EGIL automatically sets the built-in sequence module tion without measurement, turn the OPERATE knob.

  • Page 15: Printouts

    The second part of the printout shows results in nu- meric and graphic form. The results are also shown in the display. For more information about printouts and the printer, see Chapter 13 (The printer). BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...

  • Page 16: System Components

    4 SySTEM COMPONENTS System components 4.1 Standard items 4.2 Accessories EGIL standard unit includes the following The following accessories can be ordered Item Art. No. Accessory Art. No. Basic unit EGIL, BM-19076 Extension cable Timing & AUX 1&2, 10 m...
  • Page 17 5 DESCRIPTION BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...

  • Page 18: Description

    Option - > EGIL is primarily intended for: Options • Time measurement As an option, EGIL can be equipped with a motion • Automatic coil current measurement measurement input. An analog channel gives you the ability to measure motion (using resistive motion •...

  • Page 19: Main Blocks Of Front Panel

    The time/motion/USB input block is equipped with inputs for measuring time and motion and a USB communication terminal. Printer The printer block is equipped with a built-in printer for printing results and test conditions, numeral and graphical. BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...

  • Page 20: Control Panel

    6 CONTROL PANEL Control panel EGIL ZP-BM01E BM0087OE...

  • Page 21: Power Supply

    R calculated in CABA Win. DRM: Dynamic resistance measurement. For more precise resistance values. U and I are measured and R is calculated in CABA Win. No motion measurement. USER: Custom designed option. Option - End BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...

  • Page 22: Breaker Control Outputs

    6. Trip Coil input to internal contact (Trip). 7. Trip Coil output from current measurement circuit back to the breaker. 8. Not connected terminals for safe disconnec- tion of breaker control wires. Not connected to internal circuits. 9. Same as 8. EGIL ZP-BM01E BM0087OE...

  • Page 23: Motion Input (Option)

    Option - > ➊ ➊ 1. XLR3 - Optional analog input channel, in- tended for measuring travel (motion) or some 1. USB computer interface port used for data other analog entity. exchanges. Option - End Option - End BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...

  • Page 24: Other

    “live”). The LED is lit if EGIL is in contact mode and delivers 24 V, 25 mA. The LED is off if EGIL is in voltage mode and senses a voltage from 20 V to 250 V independent of the polarity.

  • Page 25: Operation Knobs

    5. Arrow keys. Used to go to the next or previ- ous choice on the same menu level. For more information about function keys or menu options, see Chapter 7 (Menu options and parameter settings). BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...

  • Page 26: Menu Options And Parameter Settings

    7.2 The SEQUENCE menu There is a default set of parameter values, allowing The SEQUENCE menu is displayed when you start EGIL you to start EGIL and run a complete measurement and is used to define functions of the trip/coils on the without changing anything.
  • Page 27 Recording... or OPERATE knob. The BREAkER CLOSED indicator, shows the state of the breaker. (EGIL is analyzing measured data) During the measurement process the following mes- sages appear in the display: Set the AUTO PRINTOUTS in the PRINT menu to ON to...

  • Page 28: Set Pulses

    1. If this sum is too small, the error message “Pulse errors” is displayed. ▪ If any pulse length is longer than the set measured time, the error message “Pulse error” is displayed. EGIL ZP-BM01E BM0087OE...

  • Page 29: The Main Menu

    This setting does not apply to the graphic printout. ms. you choose the unit for measure time in the TIME Note: All raw data is stored in EGIL’s memory. Only the BASE section. values that are printed are filtered. If the function is...
  • Page 30 7 MENU OPTIONS AND PARAMETER SETTINGS Resistor Contact Option - > Here you choose whether or not you want EGIL to Motion Scale measure resistor contacts. If no, you will only see open or closed main contacts on printouts. Here you enter the scaling factor for the motion axis.
  • Page 31 EGIL. When the first measurement among other things. is taken after EGIL is turned on, (it must be an single operation ), EGIL establishes a scaling factor from the The analog channel in EGIL is primarily intended for...
  • Page 32 To cali- in EGIL. If you want to measure other currents, you brate, choose the option CALIBRATE. After calibration, can use EGIL’s analog channel. One example of this...
  • Page 33 The open speed is calculated as an average speed between two points on the motion graph. In order to make this calculation, these two points must be en- tered in EGIL. you begin by entering the upper point. The upper point can be determined in two different ways: •...
  • Page 34 Close speed is calculated as an average speed be- tween two points on the motion graph. In order to make this calculation, these two points must be en- tered in EGIL. you begin by entering the upper point. The upper point can be determined in two different ways: Example: •...
  • Page 35 Open time is calculated as the last 0041.7ms 1.566A separation of the main contact. 60.3mm ORC CO Close Note If the analog channel is not activated (position Closing Time L1 Off), this field is empty. 62.4ms Time channel’s status: BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...
  • Page 36 2:Opn. Phase Diff This parameter shows the peak value for coil current measured with EGIL’s current channel. If the highest 2.6ms measured value is negative, it is depicted by a minus 3. Difference between main contact and sign.
  • Page 37 7.9m/s parameter provides a specific measure that indicates the breaker’s damping condition. Monitor Overtravel This menu shows the actual status at EGIL’s outputs. 10.3mm This can be useful, for example to 9. Rebound (only during close operation and ▪ check that the measuring cables are correctly connected open operation) ▪...
  • Page 38 Select the MONITOR menu. If a percentage is not shown in the lower left corner, restart EGIL (turn off/turn on) and select the MONI- TOR menu again. Gently loosen the transducer from its holder and turn it until about 50% is shown on the display.

  • Page 39: Menu Tree For The Main Menu

    7 MENU OPTIONS AND PARAMETER SETTINGS 7.5 Menu tree for the MAIN menu On the following pages, you can see a diagram of the menu headings and parameter settings in the MAIN menu. BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...
  • Page 40 7 MENU OPTIONS AND PARAMETER SETTINGS EGIL ZP-BM01E BM0087OE...
  • Page 41 7 MENU OPTIONS AND PARAMETER SETTINGS BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...
  • Page 42 7 MENU OPTIONS AND PARAMETER SETTINGS EGIL ZP-BM01E BM0087OE...
  • Page 43 7 MENU OPTIONS AND PARAMETER SETTINGS BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...

  • Page 44: Select A Menu Item Or Parameter

    Use the up and down arrows on the key- board to set the desired value. Cls Pulse Length Press ENTER to confirm and to continue to the next menu level. Press ESC to return to the previous menu level. EGIL ZP-BM01E BM0087OE...
  • Page 45 8 HOW TO MAkE A TIME MEASUREMENT BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...

  • Page 46: How To Make A Time Measurement

    EGIL Programma trip coil DRY mode (LED is on). Connect the breaker close coil to EGIL close The breaker control circuit connected to EGIL blind termi- nals coil output. Connect the breaker trip coil to EGIL trip coil output. Make sure a jumper is connected between...

  • Page 47: Setting Parameters

    8.2 Setting parameters Remove the ground connections from one side of the breaker as shown in the picture EGIL reads the status of the breaker (closed or open). below. The built-in sequence module is automatically set to the next logical single operation.

  • Page 48: Running A Measurement

    Run a breaker operation without measure- ment by turning the OPERATE knob. This tests the connection. Run the operation with measurement by turning the MEASURE knob. Note The first measurement must be a single close or open operation. EGIL ZP-BM01E BM0087OE...
  • Page 49 9 HOW TO MAkE A MOTION MEASUREMENT (OPTION) BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...

  • Page 50: How To Make A Motion Measurement (Option)

    EGIL trip coil cable must be connected to the positive side of the auxiliary contact. The breaker control circuit connected to EGIL blind terminals c). If the measurement is on dry auxiliary Important contacts, set the timing auxiliary inputs to If only one side of the breaker is ground- DRY mode (LED is on).

  • Page 51: Select Measurement Method

    9 HOW TO MAkE A MOTION MEASUREMENT (OPTION) Resistive position transducer with very Connect the breaker trip coil to EGIL trip coil output. low resistance Make sure a jumper is connected between When the resistance is below 100 ohm, an external the trip coil input and the close coil input.

  • Page 52: Setting Parameters

    9 HOW TO MAkE A MOTION MEASUREMENT (OPTION) 9.2 Setting parameters Measuring other quantities 4-20 mA transducer (for pressure or other EGIL reads the status of the breaker (closed or open). quantity) The built-in sequence module is automatically set to the next logical single operation.

  • Page 53: Running A Measurement

    Run a breaker operation without measure- ment by turning the OPERATE knob. This tests the connection. Run the operation with measurement by turning the MEASURE knob. Note The first measurement must be a single close or open operation. BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...

  • Page 54: Connecting Egil To A Computer

    EGIL can be connected to a computer in which the CABA Breaker Analysis program has been installed. Note A driver for the USB port on the EGIL must be This enables you to: installed before you can use the USB port. The USB driver is on the CABA Win CD ROM.

  • Page 55: Operating Egil While Running Caba

    The test plan you select must be intended for EGIL. When the computer establishes a connection with the breaker analyzer, the program checks whether an EGIL or another type of breaker analyzer is present, then adapts the on-screen information accordingly. When the communication between the computer and EGIL has started, a message reading “Connected to PC”...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    In DISPLAy mode: The time set exceeds the established measuring time. Possible Problems with the paper (incorrectly turned On the motion part of the test report: EGIL causes paper roll, the thermo sensitive side - outside of was not able to compute the speed because roll - must face towards the operator, bad qual- the points were not located.

  • Page 57: Error Messages

    Message Setting changed Possible cause: For CENTRE POINT - EGIL is not able to take Option - End your value as the centre point of the plot. EGIL has made its own proposal. For TIME AFTER UPPER & TIME BEFORE UP- PER - due to round-off errors, the location of the lower point is slightly shifted.

  • Page 58: Calibration

    12 CALIBRATION Calibration 12.1 Coil current you can calibrate EGIL by adjusting the current and the voltage measurement. The zero adjustment is measurement made automatically at the start-up of EGIL. The scale adjustment is defined as described below. Confirm that you want to continue calibrating the Calibration is recommended to be performed at least current scale.

  • Page 59: Voltage Measurement (Motion Channel)

    Connect a stabilized voltage source with a Turn the MEASURE knob. calibrated volt meter in parallel to the mo- Compare the timing result of EGIL with the tion input, pin 1 and 3. result of the frequency counter. Adjust the voltage in the motion circuit to Note This is a verification of the timing accuracy.

  • Page 60: The Printer

    Parts 1 - 7 are illustrated below. The new version of the printer is not ex- changeable for a printer in an older EGIL because they have unlike cable connec- tors. You can also see the difference on the top cover, see images below.

  • Page 61: The Graphical Printout

    50 mm/div. contacts Part 8 is illustrated below: Tabular printout of travel (motion) calculations Auxiliary contact, close circuit Graphical printout Main contacts Auxiliary contact, close circuit Auxiliary contact, trip circuit Main contacts Auxiliary contact, trip circuit BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...

  • Page 62: Paper Reload

    Put the printer back into its holder and make sure that it is securely locked. Push the lever from ”2” to position ”3”. Insert the new paper roll into the slot with the printing surface facing down, see image below. EGIL ZP-BM01E BM0087OE...
  • Page 63 14 SPECIFICATIONS BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...

  • Page 64: Specifications

    14 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications 14.1 Specifications EGIL Close indication > 13 V (polarity insensitive) Working voltage 250 V AC / DC Specifications are valid at nominal input voltage and an ambient Current measurement temperature of +25°C, (77°F). Specifications are subject to change Range ±25 A per channel...

  • Page 65: Cables

    1x black Ground GND 1x red 1x red 1x red Extension cable for motion transducer (extra ac- cessories) Art. No. GA-00042 Cable length 7.5 m (24 ft) Shielded, 3-pin XLR contact (female) to 3-pin XLR contact (male) BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...

  • Page 66: Connections

    5: Not connected The XLR5 plug, used for both TIMING and AUX1&2 inputs is illustrated below: Motion input (option) 1: Ground 2: Out 3: In The XLR3 plug, used for the MOTION input is illus- trated below: EGIL ZP-BM01E BM0087OE...
  • Page 67 14 SPECIFICATIONS BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...

  • Page 68: Index

    Description of Egil.......... 18 Over travel ............. 37 Display ............19 Paper reload ..........62 Egil as an Ampere meter ....... 58 Parameter values .......... 26 Egil as a timer ..........59 Power supply ..........21 Egil as a Volt meter........59 Printer .............
  • Page 69 Time measurement ......... 12, 18 Time Scale ............. 30 Timing inputs ..........22 Transducer ............ 51 TRANSDUCER LENGTH ......31 Travel Unit ............. 29 Trip-free ............36 Troubleshooting ..........56 USB ............... 23 VOLTAGE ............32 Voltage Scale..........30 BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...
  • Page 70 INDEX EGIL ZP-BM01E BM0087OE...
  • Page 71 INDEX BM0087OE ZP-BM01E EGIL...
  • Page 72 ▪ Insulation Power Factor (C&DF) Test Equipment worldwide. ▪ Insulation Resistance Test Equipment Megger is certified according to ISO 9001 and 14001. ▪ Line Testing Equipment Megger is a registered trademark. ▪ Low Resistance Ohmmeters ▪...

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