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- Page 1 UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual Model Number: UTL2 Version: V01.03.00 Date: July 2021 EA Technology Limited, Capenhurst Technology Park, Capenhurst, Chester, CH1 6ES, UK Tel: +44 (0)151 339 4181 http://www.eatechnology.com Registered in England number 256631...
- Page 2 EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00...
- Page 3 EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 Safety Precautions and Procedures The UltraTEV Plus² and Locator probe are designed to detect partial discharge sources in High Voltage (HV) Plant. If no discharges are detected, this does not necessarily imply that an item of HV Plant is discharge free.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 Contents General Description ............................1 The UltraTEV Locator Probe ..................1 Non-Intrusive Detection of Partial Discharge Activity ..........2 Preparations for use ............................. 3 Connecting the Locator probe to the UltraTEV Plus² ..........3 Calibrate ........................ -
Page 5: General Description
EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 General Description TEV Sensor The UltraTEV Locator Probe Magnet The Locator probe is used in conjunction with the UltraTEV Plus² to further locate TEV activity, detected during a routine PD survey of substation assets. -
Page 6: Non-Intrusive Detection Of Partial Discharge Activity
EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 Non-Intrusive Detection of Partial Discharge Activity Partial discharges are electric discharges that do not completely bridge the electrodes. The magnitude of such discharges is usually small however they do cause progressive deterioration of insulation that may lead to eventual failure. -
Page 7: Preparations For Use
EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 Preparations for use Connecting the Locator probe to the UltraTEV Plus² The Locator probe has a fixed 2m cable and a 6m extension cable for a maximum location range of 8 metres. The Locator probe is plugged directly into the UltraTEV Plus² accessory port. When the Locator probe is connected, the UltraTEV Plus²... -
Page 8: Calibrate
EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 Calibrate Each time a Locator probe is connected to an UltraTEV Plus², it will need to be calibrated to the UltraTEV Plus². With the Locator probe connected to the UltraTEV Plus², select Locator/Locator Advanced Mode and follow the on screen instructions. -
Page 9: Locator Probe Function Check
EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 Locator probe Function Check The Locator probe function check is designed to allow users to verify the functionality of their instrument using an in built test source. From the Main Menu, navigate to Function Check then toggle on the Locator Test Source and navigate back to the Locator Advanced screen. -
Page 10: Operating Instructions
EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 Operating Instructions It is recommended, but not required, that during locating, the user holds the UltraTEV Plus in their right hand and the Locator probe in their left hand, so the trigger levels and indicators are on the correct sides of the UltraTEV Plus²... -
Page 11: Locator Mode
EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 Locator Mode From the UltraTEV Plus² Main Menu, select TEV and then Locator. Locator mode can be used to locate PD by showing which probe detected the TEV signal first. It shows this with a green ‘First’... - Page 12 EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 Trigger level Trigger level 3.1.2 Auto Trigger Mode/Manual Trigger Mode The Locator probe can be used in either Auto Trigger mode or Manual Trigger mode. In Auto Trigger mode, the Locator probe will automatically set the trigger levels to be slightly above the noise floor, meaning triggers are always present (unless the noise floor is below 0dB).
- Page 13 EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 When in Manual Trigger mode, the level buttons on the UltraTEV Plus² screen can be used to control the trigger levels for each probe. 3.1.3 Level Buttons The Locator probe also has an automatic levelling function. This function determines the maximum trigger levels present and sets the trigger level to comfortably below this value.
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Page 14: Locator Advanced Mode
EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 This can be used to confidence check that the unit is triggering on PD. For example, if the T/cycle indicator is in the hundreds, it is likely that the trigger levels have entered the noise floor. PD is nominally between 1 –... - Page 15 EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 The below images show locating a single source with Locator Advanced mode: When the histogram peak is on the left hand side of 0, the source is determined to be closer to the Locator probe.
- Page 16 EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 The trigger levels, Auto Trigger/Manual Trigger modes, Level functionality and T/Cycle indicators function the same in Locator Advanced mode as the standard Locator Mode. Page 12 of 19...
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Page 17: Technical Specification
EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 Specification Technical General 4.1.1 TEV Measurements Sensor: Capacitive Measurement Range: 0 – 60 dBmV Measurement Bandwidth: 3 – 80 MHz Resolution: Accuracy: ±1dB 4.1.2 Precedence Resolution 0.1nS 4.1.3 Hardware Enclosure: Self-coloured injection moulded plastic case... -
Page 18: Declaration Of Conformity
EA Technology products and accessories are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for twelve months from the date of despatch from our premises. During the warranty period, EA Technology will, at its option, either repair or replace products, parts or accessories which prove defective. - Page 19 EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 product-support@eatechnology.com +44 (0)151 347 2293 Page 15 of 19...
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Page 20: Calibration
EA Technology is a member of an approved compliance scheme as defined by the WEEE directive. When an EA Technology product reaches the end of its operational life, it must be recycled by a licensed waste management operator or returned to EA Technology for recycling. -
Page 21: Contact Us
EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 12. Contact Us Head Office EA Technology Ltd Capenhurst Technology Park Chester, UK, CH1 6ES Tel: +44 (0)151 339 4181 For details of our international offices and distributors, please visit our website: www.eatechnology.com/contact-us/corporate-offices... -
Page 22: Record Of Changes
EA Technology UltraTEV Locator Probe Operating Manual 2852-MANUL-V01.03.00 13. Record of Changes Date Version Changes V01.00.00 June 2018 First Issue V01.01.00 August 2019 Specification & calibration section updated V01.02.00 July 2021 Removed DoC to website V01.03.00 July 2021 Added Maintenance information... - Page 23 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopied, recorded or otherwise, or stored in any retrieval system of any nature without the written permission of the copyright holder. © EA Technology Ltd 2019 Page 19 of 19...
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