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Page 1 COMPANO 100 User Manual...
Page 2 OMICRON electronics translates this manual from the source language English into a number of other languages. Any translation of this manual is done for local requirements, and in the event of a dispute between the English and a non-English version, the English version of this manual shall govern.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Accessories ............................3.4.8 Information for disposal and recycling ....................Battery ..........................19 Transportation of COMPANO 100 with built-in battery ............19 Storing lithium-ion batteries ....................21 Handling defective lithium-ion batteries ................21 State of health (SOH) of the battery ................... 22 Test set overview ......................
Page 4 COMPANO 100 User Manual Configuring IN 1/IN 2 (binary or analog inputs) ..............35 Configuring the timer ......................38 Reference signals ....................... 38 Configuring calculated measurements ................39 QUICK ..........................40 FLEX ..........................42 10.1 Sequence step transition "step" ..................43 10.2...
Page 5 VBO4 voltage booster 150 V to 300 V/750 V ..............117 17.8 CBF1 accessory for self-supplied relays ................117 17.9 HGT1 handheld grounding tester ..................118 17.10 SAA2 multifunctional warning lamp ..................119 17.11 SAA3 3-position remote safety switch ................120 OMICRON...
Page 6 COMPANO 100 User Manual Overcurrent relay (application examples) ..............121 18.1 Testing an overcurrent relay with QUICK ................122 18.2 Testing an overcurrent relay with FLEX ................124 Under-/overfrequency relay (application example) ............128 Voltage relay (application example) ................129 CT wiring tests (application examples) ................130 21.1...
Page 7: Welcome
This document contains information on how to maintain your device and its battery (see "Battery" chapter). ► If you do not use the COMPANO 100 for a longer period of time, charge the battery before storing it and recharge once every 6 months.
Page 8: Scope Of Documentation
QR code in the test set's lid with your smart phone, was written for professional specialists in electronics and electrical engineering. Its purpose is to familiarize you with the COMPANO 100 test set and its various application fields. It contains helpful instructions on how to use COMPANO 100 safely, properly, and efficiently.
Page 9: About This Manual
This manual was written for professional specialists in electronics and electrical engineering. Its purpose is to familiarize you with the COMPANO 100 test set and its various application fields. It contains helpful instructions on how to use COMPANO 100 safely, properly, and efficiently.
Page 10: Safety Instructions
► Personnel receiving training, instructions, directions, or education on COMPANO 100 must be under constant supervision of an experienced operator while working with the equipment. Testing with COMPANO 100 must comply with the internal safety instructions as well as additional relevant documents.
Page 11: Rules For Use
► Use both the COMPANO 100 test set and its accessories only when they are in a technically sound condition. ► The COMPANO 100 test set does not contain any serviceable parts. Do not open the test set, or remove any of its housing components. The test set's lid with the attached QR code sticker is removable, though.
Page 12: Cleaning
COMPANO 100 User Manual ► If the COMPANO 100 test set does not seem to function properly, contact OMICRON Support (→ Support). Cleaning To clean the COMPANO 100 test set, use a cloth dampened with isopropanol alcohol. Prior to cleaning, always switch off the On/Off power switch and unplug the battery charger.
Page 13: Safe Operation Procedures
4. Connect the banana plug cables to COMPANO 100 (see Safe use of test leads and adapters page 14). 5. Release the emergency stop button and power up COMPANO 100. Do not enter the dangerous area anymore now (see image above). 6. Start the test at COMPANO 100.
Page 14: Safe Use Of Test Leads And Adapters
WARNING Death or severe injury caused by high voltage possible The outputs of the COMPANO 100 are controlled by the software running in the device. Note that just turning off the outputs in the controlling software is not sufficiently safe.
Page 15: Terminal Adapters
Flexible terminal adapter Regular test lead adapter COMPANO 100 WARNING Death or severe injury caused by high voltage possible The terminal adapters have blank ends. ► Before connecting the terminal adapters, press the emergency stop button on the COMPANO's front panel and secure the test set against reactivation (see...
Page 16: Grounding Compano 100
COMPANO 100 User Manual 3.4.3 Grounding COMPANO 100 COMPANO 100 is of protection class II. Therefore, grounding is not as critical as with devices that are grounded via a power cord. Nevertheless, due to internal capacities you could still sense some coupled voltages at the housing.
Page 17: Safety Instructions For Grounding System Tests
The grounding system application modules of COMPANO 100 allows for output voltages of up to 150 V used for grounding system tests in medium- and high-voltage systems according to EN 50522 and IEEE Std 80/81. COMPANO 100 is only intended for current injection using an auxiliary current probe.
Page 18: Accessories
COMPANO 100 User Manual 3.4.7 Accessories Only use COMPANO 100 in combination with original OMICRON accessories as explained in the user manual. Only use COMPANO 100 accessories with other OMICRON devices when this usage is described in the respective device's user manual.
Page 19: Battery
(as long as the battery temperature is within the specified range). • If you do not use the COMPANO 100 test set for a longer period of time, recharge the battery once every 6 months. Transportation of COMPANO 100 with built-in battery The COMPANO 100 battery is specified as Dangerous Goods Class 9.
Page 20 The reason for the transportation is job-related; for example, the test set is used for tests or measurements, brought for repair or maintenance, etc. • As long as you do not transport more than 10 COMPANO 100 test sets at a time, the maximum load of the dangerous good is not exceeded •...
Page 21: Storing Lithium-Ion Batteries
Test set and battery must be packed in a way that under normal conditions of carriage the battery they cannot break, be punctured or be damaged in any other way. • If you pack the COMPANO 100 test set with the battery inside, prevent any accidental operation of the test set during transportation. •...
Page 22: State Of Health (Soh) Of The Battery
COMPANO 100 User Manual State of health (SOH) of the battery ► For information on the state of health (SOH) of the battery go to the Setup menu (see Setup ► Battery Info on page 90). Note that the SOH is the "digital image" of a chemical process, and therefore not an accurate representation.
Page 23: Test Set Overview
COMPANO 100 is a lightweight, highly flexible fully electronic current or voltage source for various checks in an electrical energy system, such as generation, transmission, distribution, railways or industry. COMPANO 100 is battery-operated; you do not need any additional power source for the test set. The battery is rechargeable.
Page 24 OMICRON-supplied battery charger. Note: You can remove the dongle shown in the picture above (the connector for external safety functions) to protect COMPANO 100 from unauthorized usage. WARNING Death or severe injury can occur if the appropriate safety instructions are not observed.
Page 25: Product Startup
Product startup First, charge the battery When shipped, the battery inside the COMPANO 100 test set is partly charged, and the test set can be used immediately. To fully charge the battery, grant a charging time of about 90 minutes.
Page 26: Testing A Relay In Quick
COMPANO 100 User Manual Power up COMPANO 100 Press the On/Off key to power up COMPANO 100. Grant the test set about 30 s to boot up. The test set starts in QUICK (see chapter QUICK on page 40). Power down COMPANO 100 While COMPANO 100 is running, press the On/Off key again to turn off the test set.
Page 27: Front Panel Operation
► If you connect loads >0.3 mH to the COMPANO 100 current output I OUT, do not touch the outputs or anything that is connected to them.
Page 28 ► If it is not possible to use the safety test leads and safety sockets, observe the wiring instructions and safety precautions given in chapter Wiring and Safe Connection on page 14. ► Do not touch the current signals while the COMPANO 100 is powered up. OMICRON...
Page 29 → Polarity check on page 48 → Other application modules on page 51 Soft keys: → Soft keys on page 31. General purpose keys: → Home on page 86 → Setup on page 90 → Save on page 87 OMICRON...
Page 30 Thermal image: The thermal image icon represents a progress bar-like temperature gauge displaying the actual temperature conditions of the COMPANO 100 test set. COMPANO 100 monitors its operational temperature at various places; this temperature gauge reflects the highest temperature value.
Page 31: Soft Keys
Their functions vary, depending on the screen and the position of the focus. A key's present function is indicated at the bottom of the screen right above the menu key. In some cases these keys act as acceleration keys to set a specific value, in other cases they provide a certain functionality: OMICRON...
Page 32: Keyboard Backlight Pattern
COMPANO 100 User Manual Keyboard backlight pattern COMPANO 100 comes with a sophisticated keyboard backlighting. The pattern of the backlighting is meant to provide you with status information at one glance. Backlight color Meaning Green The function is ready to start, or there is a binary contact open. Examples: •...
Page 33: Hardware Configuration
Hardware Configuration Hardware Configuration Check out the COMPANO 100 Hardware Configuration video on the OMICRON Video Channel (visit https://www.omicronenergy.com/COMPANO100-Hardware). Access all individual hardware configurations from the Home screen by selecting the HW Config icon. Alternatively, just press the respective key below each input/output.
Page 34: Configuring V Out (Voltage Output)
8.2.1 AUX DC In the AUX DC mode, the COMPANO 100 can output a higher current and more power – if required even while no test is running. In the AUX DC view you can set the output voltage, and start and stop the AUX DC voltage output.
Page 35: Configuring In 1/In 2 (Binary Or Analog Inputs)
Hardware Configuration DANGER Death or severe injury caused by high voltage When the warning symbol on the COMPANO 100 front panel is lit and/or the AUX DC icon is displayed, V OUT carries potentially life-hazardous voltage. ► Do not leave COMPANO 100 unattended while outputs are active.
Page 36 COMPANO 100 User Manual IN 1/IN 2 binary Symbol Input voltage below configured threshold Connected contact open or connected contact open. Input voltage above configured threshold. Connected contact closed Internally uses a voltage hysteresis to suppress interferences. Deglitching input signals: In order to suppress short spurious pulses, you can configure a deglitching algorithm.
Page 37 Hence, this values does not include the DC component. COMPANO 100 only measures voltages on IN 1/IN 2 after you have activated the test set by pressing the Start key. Else no measuring takes place. In case you wish to only measure voltage, disable all outputs.
Page 38: Configuring The Timer
In such a case, the trigger condition is never met. COMPANO 100 only measures timer start/stop events after you have activated the test set by pressing the Start key. Else no measuring takes place. In case you wish to only measure and test timer start/stop events, disable all outputs.
Page 39: Configuring Calculated Measurements
IN 1/IN 2 analog ► fsel on page 37). COMPANO 100 only carries out a calculated measurement after you have activated the test set by pressing the Start key. Else no measuring takes place. In case you wish to only measure, disable all outputs.
Page 40: Quick
COMPANO 100 User Manual QUICK Check out the COMPANO 100 QUICK video on the OMICRON Video Channel (visit https://www.omicronenergy.com/COMPANO100-Quick). Use QUICK to directly set the test set’s current output magnitude as well as the frequency of I OUT. Timer Thermal Image...
Page 41: Recording Results
100 ms to optimize the output behavior for sudden changes between the three states: open circuit, normal load, and short circuit. OMICRON...
Page 42: Flex
COMPANO 100 User Manual FLEX Use FLEX to define and output a sequence of steps. Such a sequence step can be a signal state (a constant current or voltage output, for example), a ramp, or a pulse ramp. Each sequence step has a trailing transition that you can parameterize.
Page 43: Sequence Step Transition "Step
Specify both, the ramp's step size and the step time in the according entry fields. If you want to ramp down, enter a negative value for the step size, for example, -100 mA. (The upward ramp illustration will not change, though.) OMICRON...
Page 44: Sequence Step Transition "Pulse Ramp
COMPANO 100 User Manual 10.3 Sequence step transition "pulse ramp" The transition from sequence step n to the next sequence step n+1 is a pulse-ramped signal. Step size End value Start value Reset value Step time Reset time • The pulse ramp's start value is the output value defined in this sequence step n.
Page 45 4. Setting a reset value other than zero (for example, the nominal value) can be advantageous. In many cases the relay needs that, and COMPANO 100 can output a better signal quality if there is no complete interruption.
Page 46: Sequence Step Transition "Smooth Ramp
COMPANO 100 User Manual 10.4 Sequence step transition "smooth ramp" The transition from sequence step n to the next sequence step n+1 is a continuous smooth ramp. • The ramp's start value is the output value defined in this sequence step n.
Page 47 If the sequence stopped in step 3 with a trigger as reason, the relay tripped, as intended, above 1.0 Hz/s – the timer shows the trip time. • If the sequence ended without a trigger, the relay did not trip. OMICRON...
Page 48: Polarity Check
Typical setup when injecting at the primary side of a CT: COMPANO 100 injects a current, say 50 A, from I OUT positive to the primary terminal P1/H0 of the current transformer, and I OUT negative to P2/H1.
Page 49 Polarity check Typical setup when injecting at the secondary side of a CT: COMPANO 100 injects a current, say 5 A, from I OUT positive to the secondary terminal S1/X1 of the current transformer, and I OUT negative to S2/X2. To test the polarity, connect the OMICRON polarity checker CPOL, CPOL2 or CPOL3 to any contact pair of the secondary wiring.
Page 50 5 ms is detected, Polarity Check displays a value of > 5ms. Setting a trigger In case the make-before-break switch is physically far from the COMPANO 100 test set, set a trigger to disable the output in case an interruption is detected. That way, even being away from the test set, you become aware that such an interruption occurred by noticing the absence of the test signal after operating the make-before-break switch.
Page 51: Other Application Modules
► If you connect loads >0.3 mH to the COMPANO 100 current output I OUT, do not touch the outputs or anything that is connected to them.
Page 52 5. It takes a short moment (around 500 ms) for the result to become stable. Then you will get to see the current that COMPANO 100 injected into the device under test, the measured voltage at IN 1, and the resistance value at R.
Page 53: Ground Impedance
For grounding systems beyond 30 m/100 ft, which can be found on medium and large distribution substations or transmission substations, preferably use OMICRON’s CPC 100 and CP CU1. With these devices you can use out of service power lines for current injection.
Page 54 COMPANO 100 User Manual The measured data at a large distance away from the grounding grid (typically three times the length of the grounding grid or, for example, 62 % of the injection distance) allow the calculation of the overall ground impedance.
Page 55: Guided Workflow
Some changes of the settings, such as the output setup, will invalidate results. In such a case, an explicit information dialog is shown. OMICRON...
Page 56: Output Setup
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible. Employ the proper test set. ► Never use COMPANO 100 to directly inject currents into power cables or overhead lines. If this should become inevitable, use the CPC 100 test set together with CP CU1 and CP GB1.
Page 57 Other application modules Grounding system a = size of the grounding system. ≥ 5 x a Auxiliary current probe OMICRON...
Page 58 Automated output configuration For most cases, it is sufficient to use the automated mode. Press the Start/Stop button for COMPANO 100 to search for the optimum output voltage for the current test setup. In cases, however, where the ground injection point has a particularly low impedance, it could be that, after the automated setup, the lower part of the display suggests I OUT being the better choice for the output.
Page 59: Reduction Factor
• a current reduction factor of 0 means there is full current reduction. In COMPANO 100, the current reduction factor can be entered manually when it is known , or it can be measured. Entering the current reduction factor manually: When you know the current reduction factor, enter its magnitude and phase angle.
Page 60 The reason for this is that Rogowski coils have larger measurement errors than the integrated output current measurement of COMPANO 100. In general, it is therefore preferable to measure the smaller currents with the Rogowski coil to get a more accurate current reduction ratio.
Page 61 If possible, put two or more turns of the Rogowski coil around the leg of the transmission tower. This will increase the measured current and reduce the measurement error. In this case, you will also have to adjust the IN1 input ratio, for example, from 100.0 mV/A to 200.0 mV/A in case of two turns. OMICRON...
Page 62 3. Install the Rogowski coil, for example, on a leg of the transmission tower or around a low voltage cable in a distribution substation, then connect it to the IN1 input. Verify correct polarity. 4. Press the Start/Stop button of the COMPANO 100 test set to output the test current and to carry out the measurement.
Page 63 Rogowski coil, loose cable contact,...) or the injected current was too small for an accurate measurement result. By pressing the To menu soft key you can return to the guided workflow overview. Nevertheless, the reduction factor (entered or measured) is remembered for the following steps. OMICRON...
Page 64: Measurements
COMPANO 100 User Manual 12.2.4 Measurements Measurement setup: Grounding system a = size of the grounding system. 90 ° (bird‘s eye“ view) 90 ° (bird‘s eye“ view). ≥ 5 x a 90 ° Auxiliary current probe Potential probe Note: The point of current injection, which was defined and configured in the step...
Page 65 1. Make sure that the auxiliary current probe connected to V OUT is positioned away from the COMPANO 100 test set at least 5 × the diameter of the grounding system of the transmission tower (or the substation). For that purpose, OMICRON provides 150 m of cable.
Page 66: Plot
COMPANO 100 User Manual The results can be displayed with or without the current Reduction factor taken into account. • Current reduction factor enabled ✓: the results represent the measurement results for the local grounding system. • Current reduction factor disabled ×: the results represent the measurement results for the total grounding system (for example, including other connected transmission towers).
Page 67: Results
The Ground Impedance EXCEL template, provided with the COMPANO Excel File Loader, can be used to load the measurement, and to generate a report. ► After the installation of the COMPANO Excel File Loader go to OMICRON > COMPANO 100 Templates. The default installation path is C:\Program Files\OMICRON\COMPANO 100\Excel Reporting\Templates.
Page 68: Step And Touch Voltage
(current flowing into one leg, out the other). The Step and touch voltage application module of COMPANO 100 acts as a source for the HGT1 accessory from OMICRON.
Page 69: Guided Workflow
Other application modules 12.3.1 Guided workflow The step and touch setup incorporates a guided workflow that consists of three steps, which are executed one after another. The third step generates the desired output signal, only. Do the actual measurement with HGT1. OMICRON...
Page 70: Output Setup
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible. Employ the proper test set. ► Never use COMPANO 100 to directly inject currents into power cables or overhead lines. If this should become inevitable, use the CPC 100 test set together with CP CU1 and CP GB1.
Page 71 Other application modules Grounding system a = size of the grounding system. ≥ 5 x a Auxiliary current probe OMICRON...
Page 72 Automated output configuration For most cases, it is sufficient to use the automated mode. Press the Start/Stop button for COMPANO 100 to search for the optimum output voltage for the current test setup. In cases, however, where the ground injection point has a particularly low impedance, it could be that, after the automated setup, the lower part of the display suggests I OUT being the better choice for the output.
Page 73: Reduction Factor
• a current reduction factor of 0 means there is full current reduction. In COMPANO 100, the current reduction factor can be entered manually when it is known , or it can be measured. Entering the current reduction factor manually: When you know the current reduction factor, enter its magnitude and phase angle.
Page 74 The reason for this is that Rogowski coils have larger measurement errors than the integrated output current measurement of COMPANO 100. In general, it is therefore preferable to measure the smaller currents with the Rogowski coil to get a more accurate current reduction ratio.
Page 75 If possible, put two or more turns of the Rogowski coil around the leg of the transmission tower. This will increase the measured current and reduce the measurement error. In this case, you will also have to adjust the IN1 input ratio, for example, from 100.0 mV/A to 200.0 mV/A in case of two turns. OMICRON...
Page 76 3. Install the Rogowski coil, for example, on a leg of the transmission tower or around a low voltage cable in a distribution substation, then connect it to the IN1 input. Verify correct polarity. 4. Press the Start/Stop button of the COMPANO 100 test set to output the test current and to carry out the measurement.
Page 77 Rogowski coil, loose cable contact,...) or the injected current was too small for an accurate measurement result. By pressing the To menu soft key you can return to the guided workflow overview. Nevertheless, the reduction factor (entered or measured) is remembered for the following steps. OMICRON...
Page 78: Output
The Step and Touch Voltage EXCEL template, provided with the COMPANO Excel File Loader, can be used to load the data from both the COMPANO 100 test set and the HGT1, and to generate a report. For more information about the Excel File Loader →...
Page 79: Soil Resistivity
The soil resistivity application module allows performing this test and directly evaluating the results using either the Wenner or Schlumberger method. For example, the Wenner method is shown below Current Potential Potential Current ΔU probe I probe U probe U probe I a/20 a = distance OMICRON...
Page 80: Output Setup
However, if there are exceptional circumstances, such as a very conductive soil, reduce the voltage as the resulting current might be too high for the voltage output. In such a case, the COMPANO 100 test set would switch off with an error message. If this happens, reduce the voltage, and try again.
Page 81 During each measurement, the output current is measured. Therefore, there is no need to repeat the output setup, even when replacing the probes. By pressing the To menu soft key you can return to the guided workflow overview. Nevertheless, the configured settings are remembered for the following step. OMICRON...
Page 82: Measurements
COMPANO 100 User Manual 12.4.2 Measurements The soil resistivity measurement screen displays the wiring setup. COMPANO 100 supports three different methods for soil resistivity measurements. • Wenner simplified The Wenner simplified method uses four probes. The two inner probes are potential probes, the two outer probes are current probes.
Page 83 The Schlumberger method is also referred to as Schlumberger-Palmer agreement or unequally spaced agreement. V OUT I N1 The following equation will be used by the device to calculate the soil resistivity ρ: OMICRON...
Page 84 2. Place the grounding probes as shown on the display. 3. Connect the probes to the V OUT output and the IN 1 input of the COMPANO 100 test set. To do so, use the provided measurement cables and crocodile clamps.
Page 85: Results
The results can be stored on a USB stick. The COMPANO Excel File Loader can be used to load the data from the COMPANO 100 test set. Afterwards, the data can be copied, for example, into a grounding system calculation software.
Page 86: Home
Home may be a good starting point for navigating through the COMPANO 100 software. However, you may find it more convenient to just press the according key next to the input/output, the test and measurement modes such as QUICK, FLEX or Polarity, or the keys for the specific hardware configurations for Timer or calculated measurements.
Page 87: Save
Such a text could be the serial number of the test object, the testers name, etc. Make sure you have a USB stick plugged in to the test set's USB socket. Note that COMPANO 100 only saves files to a USB stick; it does not load files from the stick.
Page 88 USB stick. When you load profiles from the USB stick to COMPANO 100, the folder hierarchy and full file names edited on the computer are displayed.
Page 89: Excel File Loader
Microsoft Office 2013, Office 2010, Office 2007 Installing the COMPANO 100 Excel File Loader Install the COMPANO 100 Excel File Loader from the provided DVD, or download it from the Software section of the OMICRON Customer Portal (see Software update on page 92 to learn how to do that).
Page 90: Setup
At General, you find the Automatic shutdown timeout. This is a time span you can set for the COMPANO 100 test set to automatically power down if you let the test set idle for that time. The underlying idea is to go easy on the battery.
Page 91: Device Info
The Service menu comprises the following sub menus: Licensing The license for working with COMPANO 100 is already integrated into your test set. You do not need an additional activation key to use COMPANO 100. At Licensing you can view your available licenses and, if applicable, change between multiple licenses in case you have purchased another one.
Page 92: Software Update
COMPANO 100 User Manual Software update To update the COMPANO 100 embedded software, download the corresponding image file (*.img) from the OMICRON Customer Portal: 1. Log in to the OMICRON Customer Portal (→ Support on page 175). 2. Click the menu icon on the top right and go to Software: 3.
Page 93 Setup Software update via menu (software version 2.40 and above): 1. Connect the battery charger to COMPANO 100. 2. Select Setup ► Device update. 3. Insert the USB stick with the image file (→ Software update on page 92) into the USB and Ethernet compartment on the COMPANO 100 front panel.
Page 94 92) into the USB and Ethernet compartment on the COMPANO 100 front panel. 5. Press and hold the Setup key. Press the On/Off key to power up the COMPANO 100 test set. 6. Release the Setup key after about 5 seconds.
Page 95: Technical Data
The test set's battery is specified as Dangerous Goods Class 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods): • Battery stand-alone: UN 3480 (lithium-ion battery). • COMPANO 100 with built-in battery: UN 3481 (lithium-ion battery contained in equipment or packed with equipment). For more details see chapter Battery on page 19.
Page 96: Outputs
All values are guaranteed for one year under the following conditions: • when COMPANO 100 is operated at an ambient temperature of 23 °C ± 5 °C (73 °F ± 9 °F), • within a frequency range of 45 ... 60 Hz, or at DC.
Page 97: Accuracy Of Outputs
All values are guaranteed for one year under the following conditions: • when COMPANO 100 is operated at an ambient temperature of 23 °C ± 5 ° (73 °F ± 9 °F), • after a warm-up time of >10 minutes, •...
Page 98: Measurement Inputs In 1 And In 2
COMPANO 100 User Manual 16.4 Measurement inputs IN 1 and IN 2 AC voltage range Error guaranteed Error typical 300 V < 0.30 % of rd. < 0.15 % of rd. + 0.10 % of rg. + 0.05 % of rg.
Page 99: Measurement Category
All values are guaranteed for one year under the following conditions: • when COMPANO 100 is operated at an ambient temperature of 23 °C ± 5 °C (73 °F ± 9 °F), • after a warm-up time of >10 minutes, •...
Page 100: Micro-Ohm Application Module (In1 Only)
3 Ω Example with 25 m/80 ft length Single cable 16.6 System clock accuracy All signals generated or measured by the COMPANO 100 test sets refer to a common internal time base that is specified as follows: Characteristic Specification Frequency drift (over time) <...
Page 101: Synchronization Of Devices
0.1 ms. At 50 Hz or 60 Hz this results in a phase error of about 2 °. In case of questions, contact OMICRON's Technical Support (→ Support on page 175).
Page 102: Communication Ports
They may work, though, if they are compatible to USB 2.0. If COMPANO 100 does not detect your USB stick, try a different USB 2.0-compatible stick. If USB stick contains multiple partitions, COMPANO will always access the first partition, only.
Page 103: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc), Certified Safety Standards, Protection Class
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 61010-1; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 61010-2-030 Prepared for tests conforming to • Europe • EN 50191 • Germany • VDE 104 COMPANO 100 is not protected against unauthorized start up. If you want to do so, consider additional protection equipment. OMICRON...
Page 104: Compliance Statements
COMPANO 100 User Manual 16.10 Compliance statements • Declaration of Conformity (EU) The equipment adheres to the guidelines of the council of the European Community for meeting the requirements of the member states regarding the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) directive, the low voltage directive (LVD) and the RoHS directive.
Page 105: Shock And Vibration
This information is provided as a service to our customers and for their information only. The information and recommendations set forth herein are made in good faith and are believed to be accurate at the date of preparation. OMICRON electronics GmbH makes no warranty expressed or implied.
Page 106 COMPANO 100 User Manual 3. Composition/Information on ingredients Lithium–ion battery system. Anode (negative electrode): based on intercalation graphite. Cathode (positive electrode): based on lithiated metal oxide (Cobalt, Nickel, Manganese, Aluminium). The listed chemicals are in a sealed housing, so there is no hazard when the measures for handling and storage are followed.
Page 107 Clean up the leaked electrolyte fluid with an absorbent cloth. If there is a lot of leaked electrolyte, you should wear protection clothes, a gas mask for organic gases, safety goggles and safety gauntlets. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. OMICRON...
Page 108 Storage: The following regulations apply to short- and long-term storage: • Store the COMPANO 100 with an almost fully charged battery at a low temperature (we recommend below 25 °C/77 °F) and in a low humidity environment. •...
Page 109 108, deformation, mutilation, crushing, piercing, disassembling, short-circuits, and exposure to humid conditions over a long period. Materials to avoid: Strong mineral acids, alkali solutions, strong oxidising materials, and conductive materials. Hazardous HF (hydrogen fluoride), CO (carbon monoxide), CO2 (carbon dioxide). decomposition products: OMICRON...
Page 110 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. In addition, check for national training requirements. In the following, the dangerous goods regulations of the corresponding carriers are cited in excerpts, only. OMICRON electronics GmbH excludes any liability! COMPANO 100...
Page 111 COMPANO 100 • Do not send a defective battery back to OMICRON. Neither transport a defective battery by plane. Properly dispose of it. If in doubt, consult local recycling experts. The COMPANO 100 test set with the lithium-ion battery included has passed the following tests:...
Page 112 This information does not release the user from adhering to international standards, national or internal safety instructions, directives or other relevant documents. OMICRON electronics GmbH does not bear responsibility for any damage or loss that may occur, whether direct, indirect, incidental or consequential from the use of this information.
Page 113: Accessories
Accessories Accessories The following chapters outline accessory equipment available for the COMPANO 100 test set. If you wish to purchase accessory equipment, or have a question in that context, contact OMICRON's Technical Support (→ Support on page 175). 17.1 AC/DC current clamp C-Probe 1 The current clamp C-Probe 1 is an active AC and DC current clamp with voltage output.
Page 114: Ac/Dc Current Clamp Chauvin Arnoux E25
COMPANO 100 User Manual 17.2 AC/DC current clamp Chauvin Arnoux E25 The current clamp Chauvin Arnoux E25 is an active AC and DC current clamp with voltage output. • Measuring ranges (refer to the Chauvin Arnoux user documentation for details): •...
Page 115: True Rms Clamp Meter Fluke 365 With Detachable Jaw
C-Probe 1 on page 113 and Chauvin Arnoux E25 on page 114). Functional principle: Use COMPANO 100 to generate a DC-free, sawtooth-shaped signal (voltage or current), which is detected by the polarity checker. Check the polarity at all terminals of your choice. Following this procedure provides...
Page 116: C-Shunt
COMPANO 100 User Manual 17.5 C-Shunt C-Shunt is a precision shunt for current measurements. Insert it directly into COMPANO 100's BINARY/ANALOG inputs IN 1 or IN 2 to make the input a current input. There are two variants available: C-Shunt 1 and C-Shunt 10.
Page 117: Vbo4 Voltage Booster 150 V To 300 V/750 V
17.7 VBO4 voltage booster 150 V to 300 V/750 V The VBO4 is a voltage transformer accessory for COMPANO 100. It transforms the COMPANO 100 device's output voltages of 0 ... 150 V to 0 ... 300 V or 0 … 750 V. This enables you to test over-voltage or frequency relays with COMPANO 100 which require a voltage higher than 150 V.
Page 118: Hgt1 Handheld Grounding Tester
COMPANO 100 User Manual 17.9 HGT1 handheld grounding tester The handheld grounding tester HGT1 measures step and touch voltages. Using the COMPANO 100 test set, test currents at variable frequencies can be safely fed into a distant current probe to simulate a ground fault.
Page 119: Saa2 Multifunctional Warning Lamp
Optionally, the signal lamps can generate an acoustic signal if an output of the main device is active. The SAA2 is compatible with various OMICRON test systems, including COMPANO 100. The SAA2 requires mains power. It can not be powered directly from COMPANO 100. Connection cable...
Page 120: Saa3 3-Position Remote Safety Switch
COMPANO 100 User Manual 17.11 SAA3 3-position remote safety switch The SAA3 3-position remote safety switch is an emergency switch for use with various OMICRON test systems, including COMPANO 100. The SAA3 triggers the emergency stop of the connected test system.
Page 121: Overcurrent Relay (Application Examples)
Death or severe injury can occur if the appropriate safety instructions are not observed. ► The COMPANO 100 test set can output life-hazardous voltages and currents. ► Before operating any such electrical equipment, carefully read the Safety Instructions chapter in this manual (see Safety instructions on page 10).
Page 122: Testing An Overcurrent Relay With Quick
1. In a substation, the relay’s input would be connected to a current transformer (CT) in order to monitor the current on the power line. To test the relay, connect these inputs to the COMPANO 100 current output I OUT instead. Polarity does not matter for this tests. Plug in the angled cable connectors to the COMPANO 100, and the retractable sleeve connectors to the relay.
Page 123: Test Results
If you would like to save the test results, open the black USB and Ethernet compartment cover at the COMPANO 100 front panel. There you will find a USB port. Insert an USB stick and save the result in XML format to that stick (see Save on page 87).
Page 124: Testing An Overcurrent Relay With Flex
COMPANO 100 User Manual 18.2 Testing an overcurrent relay with FLEX This chapter provides you with an example of how to search for the point where the relay trips instantaneously. To do so, use a pulse ramp. A typical overcurrent-time characteristics: ↑...
Page 125 Then press the Next soft key to proceed to the next tab to the right. This tab defines the transition from the first to the second sequence step. Define the transition to be a Step. Proceed to sequence step 2. OMICRON...
Page 126 COMPANO 100 User Manual 4. In sequence step 2, define the value for the pulse ramp to start. As mentioned above, set a current of 48 A for I OUT, and a timeout of 1.0 ms. This intermediate sequence step is not to really to output the ramp; it is rather initiating the starting point of the following transition.
Page 127 The trigger condition to end the ramp; in this example a toggle on input IN 1. 8. Press the Start/Stop key to run the sequence of steps. You will get to see the result in step 3. At I OUT, you see the value where the relay tripped. OMICRON...
Page 128: Under-/Overfrequency Relay (Application Example)
Death or severe injury can occur if the appropriate safety instructions are not observed. ► The COMPANO 100 test set can output life-hazardous voltages and currents. ► Before operating any such electrical equipment, carefully read the Safety Instructions chapter in this manual (see Safety instructions on page 10).
Page 129: Voltage Relay (Application Example)
Death or severe injury can occur if the appropriate safety instructions are not observed. ► The COMPANO 100 test set can output life-hazardous voltages and currents. ► Before operating any such electrical equipment, carefully read the Safety Instructions chapter in this manual (see Safety instructions on page 10).
Page 130: Ct Wiring Tests (Application Examples)
If you check the wiring of a CT, the CT ratio or measure the CT burden with COMPANO 100, it is not necessary to open the secondary wiring.
Page 131: Testing Ct Polarity
Inst. Use high-current cables here. 1. Connect COMPANO 100's output I OUT to the CT's primary terminals P1/H0 and P2/H1 using the high current cables. 2. Connect the CT's secondary terminals S1/X1 and S2/X2 to the current input of the relay and to COMPANO 100's input IN 1.
Page 132 COMPANO 100 User Manual 3. Configure COMPANO 100's input IN 1 to be a voltage input: press the IN 1 key below the actual input. Press the following soft keys sequentially: Analog ► Voltage ► AC ► Auto ► Accurate.
Page 133 • If it is between -90 ° and -180 °, the polarity is not correct. This first step now has verified that the secondary circuit of the CT is closed, and that the polarity of the CT is correct. OMICRON...
Page 134: Testing Ct Ratio
3. Configure COMPANO 100's input IN 2 to be a current input. Press the IN 2 key below the actual input. Press the following soft keys sequentially: Analog ► Clamp ► 100 mV/A* ► AC ► Auto ►...
Page 135 7. Return to the QUICK application module, inject a current of 100 A for 2 seconds, and read the ratio from the display. If the measurement result does not match the expected outcome, make sure that the current clamp range is sufficient for the expected current in the secondary circuit. OMICRON...
Page 136: Testing Ct Burden
COMPANO 100 User Manual 21.3 Testing CT burden So far you have verified CT ratio and CT polarity. Now change from primary injection to secondary injection in order to obtain higher secondary currents for a longer period of time. 1. Connect the current output I OUT to the CT's secondary terminals S1/X1 and S2/X2. For your convenience, you can use standard measurement cables this time instead of the high current cables.
Page 137: Proper Ct Ground Connection
Now temporarily ground the high side of the CT: Now, the current reading should approximate zero. If this is not the case, the ground connection (in this example on S2/X2) might be missing. Remove the temporary ground then. OMICRON...
Page 138: Testing The Polarity Of The Secondary Wiring Of The Ct
COMPANO 100 User Manual 21.5 Testing the polarity of the secondary wiring of the CT Note: perform a DC current offset calibration on the current clamp before carrying the measurement. 1. Switch to Polarity application module 2. Set it up to inject a polarity check signal of nominal magnitude for an injection time of 1 minute (pause time 0 seconds).
Page 139: Relay Test Switch
The moment the make-before-break contact interrupts the current path, the trigger will occur and deactivate the COMPANO 100. This is easy to detect, even on the other end of the substation: there is no more polarity check signal. Operate the switch several times to ensure proper operation.
Page 140 COMPANO 100 User Manual Setting a trigger In case the make-before-break switch is physically far from the COMPANO 100 test set, set a trigger to disable the output in case an interruption is detected. That way, even being away from the test set, you become aware that such an interruption occurred by noticing the absence of the test signal after operating the make-before-break switch.
Page 141: Ct Tests (Application Examples)
These tests are done as well when you check the secondary wiring of the CT (see Wiring tests (application example) on page 130). If you check the CT ratio or the CT burden with COMPANO 100, it is not necessary to open the secondary wiring. 22.1 Testing CT polarity...
Page 142 COMPANO 100 User Manual 3. Configure COMPANO 100's input IN 1 to be a voltage input: press the IN 1 key below the actual input. Press the following soft keys sequentially: Analog ► Voltage ► AC ► Auto ► Accurate.
Page 143 If it is between -90 ° and -180 °, the polarity is not correct. In this first step, we have now verified that the secondary circuit of the CT is closed, and that the polarity of the CT is correct. OMICRON...
Page 144: Testing Ct Ratio
3. Configure COMPANO 100's input IN 2 to be a current input. Press the IN 2 key below the actual input. Press the following soft keys sequentially: Analog ► Clamp ► 100 mV/A* ► AC ► Auto ►...
Page 145 7. Return to the QUICK application module, inject a current of 100 A for 2 seconds, and read the ratio from the display. If the measurement result does not match the expected outcome, make sure that the current clamp range is sufficient for the expected current in the secondary circuit. OMICRON...
Page 146: Vt/Pt Tests (Application Examples)
N/H2 n/X2 1. Connect the V OUT output of the COMPANO 100 test set to the VT/PT’s primary contacts A/H1 and N/H2. 2. Connect the VT/PT’s secondary contacts a/X1 and n/X2 to the IN 1 input. 3. Turn off the output I OUT by first pressing the I OUT key, and then by pressing the "Off" soft key.
Page 147 6. The phase angle of IN 1 should be around 0 °. If it is around 180 °, the VT/PT has a wrong polarity (which is, in fact, very unlikely). Note: CCTVs require higher testing voltages and cannot be tested with COMPANO 100. We recommend using an OMICRON VOTANO test set for such a purpose.
Page 148: Testing Vt/Pt Burden
PT’s secondary contact a/X1, for example) as this would generate an unexpected high voltage on the primary side of the transformer. • Make sure the MCB is open. 3. Connect the COMPANO 100 test set’s input IN 1 to the same point, using a second set of connection wires. OMICRON...
Page 149 VT/PT tests (application examples) 4. Configure COMPANO 100's input IN 1 to be a voltage input: press the IN 1 key below the actual input. Press the following soft keys sequentially: Analog ► Voltage ► AC ► Auto ► Accurate 5.
Page 150: Testing Vt/Pt Secondary Wiring Polarity
N/H2 n/X2 1. Open the MCB (miniature circuit breaker) on the VT/PT’s secondary side. 2. Connect the COMPANO 100 test set’s output V OUT to the VT/PT’s secondary wiring behind the open MCB. Attention: • Make sure you do not accidentally inject voltage to the secondary side of the VT/PT (to the VT/ PT’s secondary contact a/X1, for example) as this would generate an unexpected high voltage...
Page 151: Grounding System Tests (Application Examples)
COMAPNO 100's Micro-ohm application (see image below). These points should have a certain distance to the COMPANO 100 test set. The grounding packages that OMICRON provides come with 10 m (30 ft) cables. So we recommend a distance of 20 m (60 ft). OMICRON...
Page 152 A test current of 100 A and a timeout of 1 second in the 100 mV range are generally a good choice. The grounding packages that OMICRON provides come with three sets of 10 m (30 ft) measurement cables. If testing with a higher current is not possible, try to use two cables set in parallel for the injection (marked with I) and one cable for the measurement (marked with V).
Page 153 Effective testing of the other grounding points should not be done with the sensing wire (voltage input IN1) as close to the grounding grid as possible but rather at the test point itself. OMICRON...
Page 154 COMPANO 100 User Manual Result R Structure 1 Structure 7 Soil Buried grounding grid In our example the structure 7 has a grounding stud. That stud must have proper connection to the grounding grid in case it is used to ground a part of the substation to protect the staff. Therefore, connect the measurement reference point directly at the stud, nevertheless keeping current and voltage path separated.
Page 155: Grounding System Measurements
24.2 Grounding system measurements Refer to the descriptions of the corresponding application modules for more information: → Ground impedance on page 53 → Step and touch voltage on page 68 → Soil resistivity on page 79 OMICRON...
Page 156: Reduction Factor
A Rogowski coil can be used the measure the current via the legs of the transmission tower. This measurement can be performed with COMPANO 100 leg by leg. COMPANO 100 will then calculate the resulting current reduction factor. Therefore, it is necessary to specify the position of the Rogowski coil in relation to the injection point (above or below).
Page 157 This measurement can be performed with COMPANO 100 cable for cable. If possible, it is advisable to measure multiple cables at once to reduce the impact of the measurement error of the Rogowski coil.
Page 158: Cb Tests (Application Examples)
► Before operating any such electrical equipment, carefully read the Safety Instructions chapter in this manual (see Safety instructions on page 10). With COMPANO 100 you can measure the resistance of a busbar joint or of a closed circuit breaker. Here, we give an example for the latter. OMICRON...
Page 159: 4-Wire Resistance Measurement
It is important to understand that the point of connection of the voltage clamps determines what part of the resistance is measured. OMICRON...
Page 160 COMPANO 100 User Manual When doing breaker measurements, you have two possibilities to measure: 1. Option one is to only measure the resistance of the contact itself. This is the value that breaker manufacturers quote in the breaker’s datasheet. This option makes sense to verify the breaker’s specifications.
Page 161: Special Connection Accessories
Kelvin clamps also provide the possibility of establishing two independent connections using one clamp, only. The two brackets of the clamp are insulated against each other. Such clamps are ideal when connecting to massive conductors like busbars or connector plates (spades) of a breaker. OMICRON...
Page 162 Note that the IN 1 measurement input is put into a special mode in the Micro-ohm application module, suppressing AC noise on a hardware level much more than this is possible in QUICK or FLEX. In case the output stops automatically because the high current drove COMPANO 100 to its thermal limit, the result is still valid.
Page 163: Mcb Tests (Application Examples)
MCBs (miniature circuit breaker) are factory-tested, and in general that is sufficient for the rest of their service life. Special circumstances, however, may require MCB tests. COMPANO 100 is capable of testing approx. 90 % of the ≤13 A circuit breakers, and 80 % of the 16 A circuit breakers.
Page 164 COMPANO 100 User Manual With such a characteristic, the MCBs avoid nuisance trips, for example on inrush currents beyond the nominal current. The tolerances of these two curves are significant. In the example given, the trip times at three times the nominal current can vary from 6 seconds up to 30 seconds, still being within the tolerance.
Page 165: Manual Mcb Testing With Quick
1. For this test, disconnect the MCB from any other circuits. 2. Then connect the MCB to the I OUT output of the COMPANO 100 test set: 3. To do a manual single test, use the QUICK application module. All you need to do is configuring the trigger to I OUT Overload, set an output current, and wait for the breaker to trip.
Page 166 COMPANO 100 User Manual Example screenshot When the breaker trips, the operating time is recorded. 2. In the next step, the MCB needs to be manually closed again. To detect the closing, add a sequence step 2, and set an output current of I OUT = 1 A, a timeout of 10 minutes, and a trigger I OUT Overload Go.
Page 167 5. Add two more sequence steps with values as before: sequence step 5 with an output current of 1 A, a timeout of 10 minutes, and a trigger Overload go; and a sequence step 6 with 0 A for 5 seconds. OMICRON...
Page 168 COMPANO 100 User Manual 6. As a last sequence step, sequence step 7, add a stability test with an output current of 13 A for 10 minutes. The MCB should not trip in that time, nevertheless set I OUT Overload, this time expecting that the overload will not occur.
Page 169 Most breakers with a nominal current of 13 A and 16 A trip long before the internal limit of the test set is reached, that is, before a thermal overload of the COMPANO 100 occurs. However, if you had a breaker with a very long trip time but an overcurrent-time characteristic still within the tolerance, COMPANO 100 may not trip that breaker.
Page 170: Software License Information
You can find all required software license information and notifications at Setup ► Service ► Legal notes. Both the open source license texts and the necessary source code are provided in the OMICRON Open Source Download Area at https://www.omicronenergy.com/opensource/. COMPANO 100 software update:...
Page 171: Troubleshooting
Check your grounding: COMPANO 100 is of protection class II. Therefore, grounding is not as critical as with devices that are grounded via a power cord. Nevertheless, due to internal capacities there is a certain coupling between the mains, housing and outputs, which might lead to wrong results, depending on the input circuit of the used relay.
Page 172 Some self-supplied (CT-supplied) relays use a switched-mode power supply that heavily distorts the voltage in the current path and may interfere with the controller algorithms in COMPANO 100. In most cases such relays can be tested using the CBF1 accessory for COMPANO 100 (→...
Page 173 22. Update does not work Before starting the update, COMPANO 100 needs to be charged to at least 70 %. If this is the case, disconnect the charger and make sure COMPANO 100 is powered down before starting the update process (→...
Page 174 COMPANO 100 User Manual The polarity checker does not detect the signal correctly High sensitivity: When performing wiring checks, it is possible for you to inject, for example, into phase A and also measure a signal on phase B. This can be caused by capacitive or inductive coupling between the phases.
Page 175: Support
OMICRON Academy – learn more omicronenergy.com/academy Learn more about your product in one of the training courses offered by the OMICRON Academy. UK importer: OMICRON electronics UK Limited, Staples Close, Redhill Business Park, Stafford, ST16 1WQ, United Kingdom Manufacturer: OMICRON electronics GmbH, Oberes Ried 1, 6833 Klaus, Austria...
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