7.5 Setting times for limited-time generation (MAX TIME) ..........40 2.2 Fields of application ........11 7.6 Continuous current generation ....41 2.3 Reservations ..........11 7.7 Getting maximum current from ODEN AT ..41 3 Control panel 7.8 Improving the resolution of current ............12 settings ...........42 3.1 ODEN AT control panel ......12...
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ODEN AT systems for 400 V .....85 11.6 Output specifications for 480 V ODEN AT systems at 60 Hz ........90 11.7 Load curves ODEN AT systems for 480 V 60 Hz ...93 11.8 Ammeter 1 ..........96 11.9 Stop input ..........97 Appendix 1 ............
▪ Make certain that all personnel who work with ODEN AT have been trained in its use and that all applicable safety precautions are taken. Important ▪...
When not in use When it is not attended During electrical storms (lightning) Before cleaning Clean the ODEN AT with a moist rag. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaning agents. Do not spill water or other liquids onto ODEN AT.
It is not necessary to clear the display first. operations so that they all start at the current’s zero- ▪ You can save different settings for ODEN AT in ten cross-over points. This ensures minimized DC offset in different memories.
ODEN AT is primarily intended for: only for temporary (short-duration) current genera- ▪ Testing of protective relay equipment (primary injection tion. Do not use ODEN AT for long-term generation at testing). full current. See the product specifications in chapter ▪...
➊ ❸ ❹ 3.1 ODEN AT control panel TEST CURRENT block This chapter presents an overview of the ODEN AT control panel. The control panel is divided into a num- ber of blocks: TEST CURRENT CURRENT ADJUST VOLTMETER AND A-METER...
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The USB-port is used when you want to transfer test results from ODEN AT to a PC. See appendix 1. former. You can make your settings using the <V/A METER>...
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"11.8 Ammeter 1" on page 96 Note Changing the coarse setting during genera- tion will make the stop input to latch. ODEN AT is set to respond to the opening or closing of an Voltage mode external contact. The input responds to application or interrup- tion of voltage.
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This menu option enables you to recall or save settings for ODEN AT in 10 memories. See section 5.3. APPLICATION In this menu option can you set ODEN AT for the fol- lowing applications: In this block you can select special functions and ▪...
Generation of a pulse train. The APPLICATION menu option is described further in section 5.3. The different applications are described in detail in chapter 7 ”How to use ODEN AT” and in chapter 8 ”Application examples”. DISPLAY block The 240 V model.
The directional indicators that appear on the dis- ▪ Presents measured values. play show which direction you can scroll using the ▪ Presents ODEN AT´s settings. <CHANGE> knob. There are three types of directional markers: ▪ Guides you by providing helpful messages, warnings and prompts.
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5 MENU OPTIONS BH0224TE ZP-BH02E ODEN AT...
<AMMETER> menu option. In the <V/A METER> display. menu option you can set ODEN AT’s second ammeter You can only select a menu option while ODEN AT is (A-METER 2) and ODEN AT’s voltmeter. In the <SYS- in the OFF state (i.e. not generating).
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In this menu option you can make settings for Menu Settings Description ODEN AT’s first ammeter (A-METER 1). You can select A-Meter 2, Auto Range is selected automatically. the range and the unit in which the reading is to be...
In the <MEMORY> menu option, you can store pre- hh:mm Time displayed in hours, minutes sent settings in one of ODEN AT’s 10 memories, or re- and seconds. Seconds are displayed call previously stored settings. In the <APPLICATION> up to 1 min.
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Turn the <CHANGE>-knob until the number of the desired memory appears. Press <ENTER>. APPLICATION In this menu option you can change ODEN AT’s mode of operation for different types of tests. The available settings are listed in the table below. Application...
6.2 Loading ODEN AT onto a carriage DANGER The components of ODEN AT (i.e. the control unit and When you are changing the connec- the current units) can be mounted on a carriage for tions make sure that current not can easy transportation.
When you connect ODEN AT to the object being test- ed, you should check that the contacts on the connec- tors are clean and that the cable clamps are placed as close together as possible on the object being tested.
6 HOW TO INSTALL ODEN AT 6.4 Series connection units, you can connect them either in series or in par- allel. The different connection variants are explained (output HIGH I) later in this chapter. Use series connection when you want a high voltage Do not connect units that are of different at a high load impedance.
6 HOW TO INSTALL ODEN AT 6.5 Parallel connection 6.6 Low-current output (output HIGH I) (output 0-30V/60V) Use parallel connection when you need a low internal DANGER impedance in order to be able go generate high cur- The voltage at the output terminals rent.
Fig 6.7 Current units connected to control unit If you want to connect an old current unit with a 16- pin connector to the control unit in an ODEN AT, you must use a separately-ordered adapter. Fig 6.8 ODEN AT connected to ground...
6.10 Mains power supply the mains Mains voltage ODEN AT is designed either for 240 V, 400 V or 480 V. Important The 480 V version is for 60 Hz only. ODEN AT by itself Make sure that the mains voltage cor-...
6 HOW TO INSTALL ODEN AT 6.11 Current cables and conductors Available cable sets Please note: ▪ How important it is to twist the cables if possible. Values Connector on a control unit for 480 V stated for twisted cables presuppose that each cable is twisted over the entire length.
At each end there is an end-bar interconnect- ing the cables. The bar also enables single bolt connection to ODEN AT and the test object. See figure below. Impedance of the cable set is very dependent on how cables are arranged. See section How to arrange the cable sets Length 2 x 0.5 m (distance to test object 0.5 m)
6 HOW TO INSTALL ODEN AT 6.13 Multi-cable sets with customised length Megger can supply the Multi-cable Sets with other lengths than specified above. “L” refers to length of the set (maximum distance to the test object). Calculate the impedance...
6 HOW TO INSTALL ODEN AT 6.14 How to arrange the cable sets Minimising impedance in cables Just increasing cross-section area helps only to a cer- tain extent. When resistance is low, the major part of the impedance is caused by the reactance. Minimising...
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6 HOW TO INSTALL ODEN AT ODEN AT ZP-BH02E BH0224TE...
6 HOW TO INSTALL ODEN AT 6.15 How to arrange bars 6.16 To get equal current from all current units Copper-bars are in many cases a better solution than cables at high currents and short distances and at When units are connected in parallel care must be long load times.
6 HOW TO INSTALL ODEN AT 6.17 FAQ Is it possible to connect ODEN AT systems in parallel or series. No. There is risk for damage since one sys- tem can feed the other backwards. Can ODEN AT supply 3-phase current.
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7 HOW TO USE ODEN AT BH0224TE ZP-BH02E ODEN AT...
7.2 How to generate current This chapter describes the functions that you can perform using ODEN AT. Complete test procedures are Connect ODEN AT to the object under test as described in chapter 8 ”Application examples”. described in chapter 6. Safety precautions Turn on ODEN AT using the mains switch on the side of the control unit.
High currents can generate a great deal of heat in current can be generated in brief intervals. It might be both ODEN AT and the object being tested. To avoid best to use manually-controlled (momentary) injection or unnecessary heating, you can: time-limited injection.
7 HOW TO USE ODEN AT 7.5 Setting times for Repeat, starting with step 8 above, until you have set the desired current. limited-time generation Note The I/30-function is less accurate on none (MAX TIME) linear test objects. If you want to generate current throughout a limited...
Voltage drop in mains cables and other cables. Start generation by pressing <ON+TIME>. ▪ ODEN AT’s internal impedance Set the desired current using the coarse and To obtain maximum current from ODEN AT proceed as fine adjustment procedures. follows: ▪ Connect two or three current units together.
7 HOW TO USE ODEN AT 7.8 Improving the 7.9 Generating pulse trains resolution of current You can set ODEN AT to generate a pulse-train (in- termittent current generation at regular intervals, i.e. settings pulse-pause-pulse-pause etc.). This will continue until...
Press the <HOLD> button to activate the holding ODEN AT can display the phase angle between the (freeze) function. The function freezes a measured val- current from ODEN AT and: ue when a signal arrives at the STOP INPUT or when a) the current (I2) passing through ODEN AT’s second...
Current direction is defined as illustrated in fig 7.3: Posi t i ve di r ect i on When ODEN AT's voltmeter is activated you can measure impedance (Z), active power (P), resistance (R), reactance (X), virtual power (S), reactive power (Q) and power factor (cos ϕ).
7 HOW TO USE ODEN AT 7.13 Reading maximum 7.14 Measuring operating current at an operation limits The highest current value showed on the display at There are three ways to measure operating limits: an operation is stored. Press <ESC> repeatedly until a ▪...
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7 HOW TO USE ODEN AT Note It is not possible to increase the current using OPERATE the coarse setting if the stop condition is set CURRENT ADJUST Close to the operating limit to INT (Internal detection will not make the...
7 HOW TO USE ODEN AT 7.15 Measuring tripping/ 7.16 Instantaneous trip operation times unit measurement Here, generation continues until the protective relay You can test the instantaneous trip for breakers and equipment operates or the breaker trips. To avoid...
The ODEN AT concept has three types of current units and they can be connected in series or in parallel. So there are good possibilities to find a configuration that meet your requirements.
Accord- ▪ ing to Ohms law I x Z volt is required to push current I Application through the impedance. If voltage at ODEN AT termi- ▪ Desired Current nals is less, current will be lower than desired.
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7 HOW TO USE ODEN AT ▪ 5. Select current cables / conductors Low Voltage circuit breaker rated 630 A: 0.3 - 1mΩ You know the length. Select from tables in chapter 3, ▪ Outdoor breaker pole or disconnector: ”Current cables and conductors”.
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7 Check input current Again, to avoid surprises. ODEN AT is like a transform- er, high output power requires high input current. Your mains supply must be able to supply the current. See also Chapter 6, section 6.10 "Mains power sup- ply”...
ODEN AT 1/S is a possible choice. It can the line between the points. Highest possible current configuration supply 3 kA for more than 10 seconds and for an ODEN AT/3H with units in series (graph 3Hs) is has 4.0 V output voltage. 5.6 kA. Maximum allowed 3.9 V / 3 kA = 1.3 mΩ...
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7 HOW TO USE ODEN AT ODEN AT/1S (graph 3) 3kA at > 10 seconds Example 2, Low Voltage Circuit Breaker Conditions: Current 7 kA Cables Can not be twisted Injection time 5 seconds Breaker impedance 0.15 mΩ Current cable length 0.5 meter...
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0.1 mΩ Distance 0.5 meter Mains voltage 400 V Selected output configura- ODEN AT 3/H with units in parallel tion can supply 15 kA for more than 5 seconds and has 2.7 V output voltage. Maximum allowed test 2.5 V / 15 kA = 0,17 mΩ...
7 HOW TO USE ODEN AT Form 1 Selection of configuration & cables See explanations in chapter 7, ”Selecting ODEN AT system and current cables” Required information: Desired Current _________________ A Desired load time __________________ s_ Distance to the test object (Please check how short cables you can...
7 HOW TO USE ODEN AT Form 2 Selection of configuration when using a certain cable set Use this form when you must use a certain cable set. See explanations in chapter 7, ”Selecting ODEN AT system and current cables” Required information:...
When current first is generated for a load (while the current is being set), ODEN AT adapts itself so that all subsequent generation opera- tions start at the current’s zero-cross-over points. This ensures minimized transient DC offset when the injec- tion is initiated.
AUTO OFF STOP INPUT er, and the current in each secondary winding is meas- STOP INPUT ured using ODEN AT’s second ammeter (A-METER 2). Start generation by pressing <ON+TIME> or <MOM ON>. WARNING Make certain that you observe all applicable...
P2 (H2). Basic setting: OPERATE Connect the one of the output terminals on ODEN AT’s which is marked with a dot (·) to P2 (H2) on the primary side of the CT. Connect the other output terminal to P1 (H1).
Current microohms breaker, you must make certain that the circuit breaker is closed and grounded on To return ODEN AT to normal use, press the one side. <APPLICATION>-button and then turn the <CHANGE> knob until "NORMAL USE" ap- Do not measure on outdoor High Voltage pears on the display.
If you press <ENTER> the test results will be At time tests ODEN AT will generate current until dumped via the USB-port, see appendix 1. <OFF> is pressed or until a preset maximum genera- tion time is reached. After the cycle is completed the Press <ESC>...
Total acc. You can test a sectionalizer by making appropriate 9.786Tot 2: OP time changes in ODEN AT’s settings. Here ODEN AT sends out a preset sequence of current pulses corresponding Duration Current 214ms T1 to those that would be obtained from a direct-acting...
8.7 Testing a ground grid The best method of testing the integrity of a ground grid is the High Current Method. An ODEN AT equipped with a current unit of type X is very suitable for this kind of tests. Here is a brief description of how such tests is conducted with ODEN AT.
ODEN AT is set for DC-Measure- DC-measurements shall only be activated if ODEN AT is equipped ment while AC is generated. (Fault with a DC-box. will be approx. 10%)
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• Current units are of different types. • Current unit unknown because it is uncalibrated. Unexpectively long trip- Increase INT-level or use range time while testing instan- or output with higher current taneous trip on a circuit rating. breaker BH0224TE ZP-BH02E ODEN AT...
It is recommended that you calibrate Press the <SYSTEM> button. your ODEN AT system once a year, but also if a new While simultaneously pressing the but- current unit is added to your system or if the system tons <ESC>...
Press <ENTER> to confirm the calibration. Press <ESC> twice to leave the calibration menu. Scale factor, range HIGH Press the <AMMETER> menu-option and change the range to ”HIGH”. Press <ENTER> to confirm and then <AMMETER> to leave BH0224TE ZP-BH02E ODEN AT...
TER>. Press <V/A METER> to leave the menu. The rest of the process is just the same as for the 0 – 2 A-range, follow step 3 to 10. Cali- brate at 13 A (2/3 of the full range). ODEN AT ZP-BH02E BH0224TE...
While simultaneously pressing the but- values. This also implies the settings stored in tons <ESC> and <ENTER>quickly turn the ODEN AT’s memories, which will be lost if a <CHANGE> knob clockwise until "CALIBRA- reset is performed. TION" appears on the display. Press <ENTER>...
System designation Ranges 0 – 2.000 A / 0 – 20.00 A An ODEN AT-system consists of a control unit and one, two or Voltmeter three current units. There are three different versions of the cur- rent units: S-unit (standard), X-unit (extra 30/60 V outlet) and Measurement method AC, true RMS (or DC if activated) H-unit (high current).
11 SPECIFICATIONS 11.2 Output specifications ODEN AT/2S (240 V) for 240 V ODEN AT systems OUTPUT HIGH I - Units in PARALLEL Output (A) Voltage (V) Time on at 50 Hz Continuous 1000 Continuous Specifications are valid at nominal input voltage and...
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ODEN AT/3X (240 V) OUTPUT HIGH I OUTPUT HIGH I See section 11.2 ODEN AT/1S (240 V) See section 11.2 ODEN AT/3S (240 V) OUTPUT 0 – 30 V/60 V - Switch pos: 0 – 30 V OUTPUT 0 – 30 V/60 V - Switch pos: 0 – 30 V...
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11 SPECIFICATIONS ODEN AT/2H (240 V) OUTPUT HIGH I - Units in PARALLEL Output (A) Voltage (V) Time on Continuous 2000 Continuous 2500 Continuous 4000 5 min 6000 2 min 8000 1 min 30 sec 10000 1 min 13000 2 sec...
11 SPECIFICATIONS 11.3 Load curves ODEN AT systems for 240 V OUTPUT HIGH I ODEN AT systems for 240 V at 50/60 Hz operation 4/ 5 Current (kA) ODEN AT/3S, units in SERIES ODEN AT/2S, units in SERIES ODEN AT/1S...
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11 SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT HIGH I, ODEN AT systems for 240 V 3 S or X units in series 2 S or X units in series 3 S or X units in parallel 2 S or X units in parallel 1 S or X unit...
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3 S or X units in series 2 S or X units in series 3 S or X units in parallel 2 S or X units in parallel 1 S or X unit * Voltage between the output terminals. ODEN AT ZP-BH02E BH0224TE...
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2 H units in series 3 H units in parallel 3 H units in parallel 1 H unit 2 H units in parallel 2 H units in parallel 1 H unit * Voltage between the output terminals. BH0224TE ZP-BH02E ODEN AT...
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11 SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT 0-30V/60V ODEN AT systems for 240 V at 50/60 Hz operation 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 Current (A) ODEN AT/3X 60 V, SERIES...
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11 SPECIFICATIONS Current (A) ODEN AT/1X 30 V range ODEN AT/2X 30 V, PARALLEL ODEN AT/3X 30 V, PARALLEL ODEN AT/1X 60 V range ODEN AT/2X 30 V, SERIES ODEN AT/3X 60 V, PARALLEL ODEN AT/3X 30 V, SERIES ODEN AT/2X...
11 SPECIFICATIONS 11.4 Output specifications ODEN AT/2S (400 V) for 400 V ODEN AT systems OUTPUT HIGH I - Units in PARALLEL Output (A) Voltage (V) Time on at 50 Hz Continuous 1000 Continuous Specifications are valid at nominal input voltage and...
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ODEN AT/2X (400 V) OUTPUT HIGH I OUTPUT HIGH I See section 11.4. ODEN AT/1S (400 V) See section 11.4. ODEN AT/2S (400 V) OUTPUT 0 – 30 V/60 V - Switch pos: 0 – 30 V OUTPUT 0 – 30 V/60 V - Switch pos: 0 – 30 V...
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ODEN AT/3X (400 V) ODEN AT/2H (400 V) OUTPUT HIGH I OUTPUT HIGH I - Units in PARALLEL See section 11.4 ODEN AT/3S (400 V) Output (A) Voltage (V) Time on OUTPUT 0 – 30 V/60 V - Switch pos: 0 – 30 V...
11 SPECIFICATIONS 11.5 Load curves ODEN AT systems for 400 V OUTPUT HIGH I ODEN AT systems for 400 V 50/60 Hz and 480 V 60 Hz Current (kA) ODEN AT/3S units in SERIES ODEN AT/2S units in SERIES ODEN AT/1S ODEN AT/2S...
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11 SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT HIGH I, ODEN AT systems for 400 V 3 S or X units in series 2 S or X units in series 3 S or X units in parallel 1 S or X unit 2 S or X units in parallel...
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1 H unit 2 H units in parallel 3 H units in series 2 H units in series 3 H units in parallel 1 H unit 2 H units in parallel * Voltage between the output terminals. BH0224TE ZP-BH02E ODEN AT...
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11 SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT 0 – 30 V/60 V ODEN AT systems for 400 V 50 Hz 5/ 6 2/ 3 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000...
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11 SPECIFICATIONS Current (A) ODEN AT/1X 30 V range ODEN AT/2X 30 V, PARALLEL ODEN AT/3X 30 V, PARALLEL ODEN AT/1X 60 V range ODEN AT/2X 30 V, SERIES ODEN AT/3X 60 V, PARALLEL ODEN AT/3X 30 V, SERIES ODEN AT/2X...
11 SPECIFICATIONS 11.6 Output specifications ODEN AT/2S (480 V 60 Hz) for 480 V ODEN AT systems OUTPUT HIGH I - Units in PARALLEL Output (A) Voltage (V) Time on at 60 Hz Continuous 1000 Continuous Specifications are valid at nominal input voltage and...
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ODEN AT/2X (480 V 60 Hz) OUTPUT HIGH I OUTPUT HIGH I See section 11.4 ODEN AT/1S (480 V 60 See section 11.4 ODEN AT/2S (480 V 60 OUTPUT 0 – 30 V/60 V - Switch pos: 0 – 30 V OUTPUT 0 –...
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11 SPECIFICATIONS ODEN AT/3X (480 V 60 Hz) ODEN AT/2H (480 V 60 Hz) OUTPUT HIGH See section 11.6 ODEN AT/3S OUTPUT HIGH I - Units in PARALLEL (480 V 60 Hz) Output (A) Voltage (V) Time on OUTPUT 0 – 30 V/60 V - Switch pos: 0 – 30 V...
11 SPECIFICATIONS 11.7 Load curves ODEN AT systems for 480 V 60 Hz 3 S units in series 2 S units in series 3 S units in parallel 1 S unit 2 S units in parallel BH0224TE ZP-BH02E ODEN AT...
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3 X units in parallel (60 V) 1 X unit (60 V) 2 X units in parallel (60 V) 3 X units in parallel (30 V) 1 X unit (30 V) 2 X units in parallel.(30 V) ODEN AT ZP-BH02E BH0224TE...
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11 SPECIFICATIONS 3 H units in series 2 H units in series 3 H units in parallel 1 H unit 2 H units in parallel BH0224TE ZP-BH02E ODEN AT...
1 current unit /units in PARALLEL 480 A 0.2 A 1.5 kA 0.7 A 2 current units in SERIES 240 A 0.1 A 750 A 0.35 A 3 current units in SERIES 160 A 0.06 A 500 A 0.175 A ODEN AT ZP-BH02E BH0224TE...
Output current with short circuited input mA DC Internal supply voltage, Vs V DC Maximum values Input voltage, DC V DC Input voltage, AC V AC rms 1) This level is needed to provide correct time readings. BH0224TE ZP-BH02E ODEN AT...
The transfer to a PC is made between the USB port on ODEN AT and the USB port on the PC and a com- munications program, such as the terminal program fetaured in Windows (or something similar to this).
For ODEN with local sw up to version R04D. (The local sw version can be seen during start up of ODEN). The Flow control shall be set to " Xon/Xoff " For ODEN with local sw from version R04G. Type in the below settings. BH0224TE ZP-BH02E ODEN AT...
APPENDIX 1 A1.4 Transfers in ”NORMAL USE” Data measured by ODEN AT will be dumped to the PC (or printer) each time you press <ENTER>. The down- loaded data contains this: ▪ Current measured by Ammeter 1 (amperes) ▪ Time (seconds) ▪...
Total accumulated time (seconds) ▪ Trip times and current (seconds, amperes) ▪ Reclosing times and current (seconds, amperes) Example of transferred data: 2;OP TAT; 0.673;s T01;0.397;s; 47;A R01;0.254;s; T02;0.419;s; 47;A R02;0.000;s; T03;0.000;s; R03;0.000;s; T04;0.000;s; R04;0.000;s; T05;0.000;s; R05;0.000;s; BH0224TE ZP-BH02E ODEN AT...
Voltmeter ranges: 0 - 0.200 V, 0 - 2.000 V, 0 -20.00 V, and 0 - 200.0 V. Ammeter range depends on the configuration used and whether current units are connected in series or parallel. See section"11.8 Ammeter 1" on page 96. ODEN AT ZP-BH02E BH0224TE...
Circuit breaker resistance ......61 Generate a pulse-train ........42 Conductors ............ 30 Generate current ........... 38 Configuration ..........48 Generating Connect Oden AT .......... 25 Briefly ............39 Contact mode ..........14 Continuously ..........41 Control panel ..........12 CURRENT ADJUST block Limited time ........39, 40, 46...
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Power factor (cos φ) ........44 S ..............44 Power (P) ............ 44 Safety .............. 6 Reactive power (Q) ........44 Selecting ODEN AT system ......49 Resistance (R) ..........44 SERIES ............13 Measuring operating limits......45 Series connection .......... 26 Measuring the polarity of a current Specifications ..........
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V/A METER ........... 15 Virtual power (S) ..........44 Voltage drop ........... 25, 39 Current cables ..........39 Voltage mode..........14 Win 7 or 8 ............99 Win 2000 Hyper Terminal ......99 X ..............44 Z ..............44 ODEN AT ZP-BH02E BH0224TE...
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