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DATE : JUNE 2020 This manual is the publisher of PONOVO POWER CO., LTD. To make any kind of copy of this manual please contact PONOVO POWER CO., LTD in advance. This manual represents the technical status for the moment of publishing. The product information, description and specifications mentioned in the manual do not have any contact binding force and PONOVO POWER CO., LTD remains the right to make modifications to the technical...
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual 1.Preface This manual gives detailed introduction to At the test site user should also refer to other PW636i so that user can have the reasonable, safety and test regulations required by his effective and safe operation of this test kit.
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual 2.Safety precaution In case the power outlet for powering up the dose not have protective ground PW636i customer must connect the ground socket of PW636i to the protective ground at the test site Please turn off the output before connecting/disconnecting the test object The voltage output of over 36V is considered as dangerous and care must be taken It’s not allowed to feed external voltage into the voltage/current output sockets...
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PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual For Your Safety Please Note This symbol indicates potential hazards by electrical voltages/currents caused by, for example, wrong connections, short-circuits, technically inadequate or faulty equipment or by disregarding the safety notes of the following sections. Use Proper Power Cord Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized by local country could be used.
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PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual In order to avoid damages to the device or personal injuries, it is important to operate the device away from an explosive atmosphere. Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry To avoid the influence of dust and/or moisture in air, please keep the surface of device clean and dry.
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual 3.Designed applications Product features PW636i can be used by power plants, substations, and relay manufactures, etc, for the following test applications. Output sources 6×32A current sources in two groups Test protective relays 4×300V voltage sources ...
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual 4.Operation preparation 4.1 Preparation Be sure that the following preparation/system components are ready before operating the test equipment: test equipment PW636i Main supply cable (delivered) LAN control cable (delivered) PC with software properly PowerTest ...
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual DSP card High performance DSP (digital signal processor) is used on the DSP card to ensure the accurate and fast signal generation. To get the satisfied accuracy and resolution the 32 bit D/A data converting technology is applied.
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual Current booster interface This interface is used to connect to the external current booster (optional) for testing high burden relays. Signal Current IA Current IN Current IB Current IN Current IC Current IN Current Ia Current In...
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual Pause button The Pause button on the front panel is designed to cut the current/voltage outputs either for test purpose or under emergency case. ‘Manual’ control mode ‘Auto’ control mode Push ‘Pause’ button cut the current/voltage...
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual Rear panel Binary input group 2 (E-H) Power switcher Binary output group 2 External amplifier / low level output interface and binary input group 2 GPS interface IP reset Ethernet 2 Connector for mains supply External amplifier and low lever output...
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual GPS interface This interface is used to connect to our optional PGPS02 GPS-based synchronization device. Signal Contact pin Power Ready DB9 Chassis contact, male ---------------------------------------------- Note: PPS means Pulse Per Second ---------------------------------------------- One popular application of GPS-synchronized control is for end-to-end test for line protection relay...
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual IP reset This reset button is used to restore the IP address of to the default factory setting. PW636i Press this button Switching on the power for PW636i After this operation the IP address will be restored to the following settings.
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual 6.Hardware configuration Current generators Basic QuickTest (4V,6I) State sequence (4V, 6I) Protection Differential(6I) has 6 current generators in two PW636i Advanced Advanced Differential(6I) groups. They can be configured as either 3 New modules TransPlay (6V, 6I) currents mode or 6 current mode.
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PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual 1-phase ac (3L-N) 1 × 1200 VA at 180A 1-phase dc (3L-N) 1 × 1400 W at 90A ------------------------------------- Note: Limit parameters for uninterrupted current output ------------------------------------- Single phase <10A 10A~ 20A~ output range Output time Continuous >70s...
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual Current in series Set Ia and Ib with the same amplitude connection in 3 Set Ia and Ib angel as 180 deg current mode Set Ia, Ib as the quantity to change In 3 current mode the two current generators can be connected in series to increase the compliance voltage.
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PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual ---------------------------------------------- Note: The maximum voltage output will become 600V in this case ----------------------------------------------...
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual 7.Binary inputs and outputs General description Binary Input PW636i has 12 binary inputs in two groups. The device has 8 binary inputs. Electricity is There are 8 in the panels and other 4 isolated in A-H. Space contact or active connecting from the kit.
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual Polarity of binary inputs Isolation of the Binary Inputs The polarity reference of the binary inputs are shown bellow All 8 binary inputs are gavanically isolated from each other. Binary configuration The software interface for binary configuration (A-H) shows below.
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual Binary outputs At the rear side of the kit there are another 4 binary outputs 5-8. PW636i has 8 binary outputs in two groups The binary outputs 1-4 are placed on the front panel. These 4 binary outputs are high speed semiconductor type.
2~254 (except 133). Steps for setting IP address for computer. test software must be properly PowerTest installed on the PC to control PW636i. The Step 1: Left click ‘Start/Control panel/Network installation description of test PowerTest connection’...
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PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual Step 2: Right click ‘Local connection’ icon Step 3: Left click the ‘Properties’ ---------------------------------------------- Note: the last section of IP address can be any number between 2-254 (except 133) ---------------------------------------------- Step 5: Make the settings Select ‘Use the following IP address ...
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PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual Step 7: Check if IP is set properly If IP address is properly set we will see on the right bottom corner the following display If we see the following display on the right bottom corner then we need to make the...
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual 9.PW636i-Related Products and Accessories This chapter describes the optional equipments and accessories for the PW636i test set. Please visit the PONOVO Web site www.relaytest.com / www.ponovo.com.cn for up-to-date information. Optional accessories Standard accessories Item Part No.
You can synchronize two or more PONOVO Via the PIRIG-B interface box users can test sets by connecting a PGPS connect devices to the PW636I test set that synchronization unit to each of the test sets’ either transmit or receive the IRIG-B time inputs.
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual 9.3 PSS01 Circuit Breaker 9.4 Phpc01 Current Booster Simulator Phpc01 current booster is designed to supply high compliance voltage even at small current t can simulate circuit breaker behaviors in range, suitable for testing high burden three pole or 1 pole tripping of 6-500KV electromagnetic current relays.
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual 9.5PACB108 Scanning Head The passive optical scanning head PACB108 detects the status of an LED, that is either an optical pulse output from an energy meter or the binary status of a protective relay or other similar optical source.
The PW636i Wiring Accessory Package contains the following articles: Notes: The pictures are for reference only. 1. Colour coded current cables 8 pieces 4 pieces Amount: The current cables to connect the PW636i output to other safety sockets of, generally the current parts, voltage and signal tripping.
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PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual Color coded voltage cables Amount: 5 pieces The voltage cables to connect the PW636i output to other safety sockets of, generally the voltage parts, current and signal tripping. Signal Cable Amount: 8 pieces 8 pieces It connects the PW636i with other different sockets, generally with signal tripping and...
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PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual Flexible Terminal Adapter Amount: 20 pieces Flexible terminal adapter connect to screw-clip terminals. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes: One end of the adapters have no Users insert the non-safety into the insulator, users should make sure there is terminals and screw it firmly, then connect no output during connecting the adapters.
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PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual Jumper Cable Jumper cable Ponovo kit Device with safety jack Amount: 4 pieces Flexible jumper connects current outputs in parallel. Crocodile Clips Amount: 8 pieces Crocodile clips for secondary side to connect to pins or screw types.
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PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual U Clamps U clamps 1# U clamps 2# Amount: 20 pieces 10 pieces U clamps for screws to connect regular test leads to screw-clamp terminals relays. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Notes: One end of the adapters have no insulator, users should make sure there is no output during connecting the adapters.
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PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual Pin clamps Amount: 8 pieces Pin clamps for screws to connect regular test leads to screw-clamp terminals relays. Banana plug adapter Amount: 12 pieces Banana plug adapter for screws to connect regular test leads to UK terminals.
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QP3D: adapter is mainly used in America, Canada and Taiwan etc. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Earthing Lead Amount: 1 piece Earthing lead connects the PW636i with ground to ensure kit safety. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes: In order to avoid static induction, users should connect the PW636i with ground reliably before testing. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual 12. PC control cable (LAN) Amount: 1 piece The LAN cable connects the PW636I with PC for communications.
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual 9.7.2 Transportation Case The large-size case with wheels is designed for heavy transport stress with folding hand it is made of fireproof materials and smooth rolling rubber tires.
PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual 10.Troubleshooting 1. Power Indicator doesn’t work. 1) Check if there is electricity in power supply. 2) Check if the input fuse is blown. If the fuse is broken, check if the input power is correct and change the fuse. There are two fuses in the box which is under the mains jack. One is for working, the other is for reserve.
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PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual Check if the communication setting in “System set” is “Ethernet”. Turn off antivirus software, and then test again. Sometiems computer system may affect online result, please change computers. Please note if the kit IP address has been changed. Press “IP reset” button to switch on kit and confirm the IP in “IP Set”.
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PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual voltage. Check if the power supply THD exceeds 5%. If it exceeds, the voltage might be inaccuracy or voltage short-circuit alarm while high voltage output. 7. Output waveform is incorrect. Check the setting output value. Check if the open circuit casue no oscillogram.
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PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual 10. The frequency is inaccurate. When the frequency is not accurate, check if the current and voltage’s output frequncy in general unit are correct first. If the frequency differential is beyond the range, please check as following method: 1) Check if the site instrument works well.
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PW636i Hardware Instruction Manual 13. How to output a greater current than allowed max. single phase current? The three-phase current power of kit can be used by parallel connection. Users need set the phase output. It is suggested to set amplitude the same.
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