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ST 6600B
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  • Page 1 Manual Surge Tester ST 6600B Update status: 10.2023...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.2.5 "TPM" – Three-Phase Motor Testing ............... 25 4.2.6 "Compare" ....................... 29 4.3 System ........................33 4.3.1 Memory ........................33 4.3.2 Connect ........................34 4.3.3 USB ......................... 35 4.4 Settings ........................39 4.4.1 Standard Values of Factory Settings ............... 42 ST 6600B – 3 –...
  • Page 4 Inhaltsverzeichnis 5 Workflow and Use _______________________________________________ 43 5.1 Flow diagram ......................43 Annex ____________________________________________________________ 45 USB Devices, and "Testing with High Voltage" ............45 – 4 – ST 6600B...

  • Page 5: General Information

    Should you, while perusing this operating manual, find any misprints, any information you do not understand or which are incorrect please do not hesitate to inform SPS electronic GmbH about same. Pictographs and Symbols ...

  • Page 6: Requirements For The Operation Of This Device

     use of components, tools, additional installations, supplements and working material which have not been approved or recommended by SPS electronic GmbH  building in of spare parts which are not original SPS electronic GmbH spare parts or of spare parts from suppliers not recommended by SPS electronic GmbH 1.2.2 Product liability...

  • Page 7: General Safety Regulations

     Instructions on operations with or at a machine or installation as to hazards to health and/or life of persons are obligatory.  Persons who operate with or at an ST 6600B have to confirm by their signature to have read and comprehended this operating manual especially in regard to the operating instructions.

  • Page 8: Note On Possible Disorder Of Usb Devices

    IP-Protective System, Protection against Contact, Foreign Matter and Water DIN 40 050 for Production Equipment  Specifications for the Installation of Power Plants with Nominal Voltages of DIN 57100 up to 1000 V  BGI 891 Establishing and operation of electrical test plants – 8 – ST 6600B...

  • Page 9: Description

    20 Curves internally, externally unlimited via USB media PC-Link interface LAN / TCP/IP Digital I/O interface TTL I/O , standard D-Sub 15Pin Remote interface RS-232 , standard D-Sub 9Pin Display Touchscreen Color TFT , 7" , 800x480 Pixel ST 6600B – 9 –...

  • Page 10: Overview Device Front Panel

    Returns to the previous menu, or a current editing of parameters is cancelled. Pressing several times leads back to the start page. Enters the system menu, with the available function "Memory", "Connect", "USB", "CAL", "Factory". C: Numeric keys – 10 – ST 6600B...
  • Page 11 USB flash drive to read and export sample waveform data. H: Test lead socket Socket for the high-voltage terminal of the test lead. To avoid accidental contact at either end, please disconnect the test lead when not performing a test. ST 6600B – 11 –...

  • Page 12: Overview Device Rear Panel

    This is the AC power cable socket and the main power switch. The AC power cable is a three-wire socket, the power switch 0 is off; 1 is on. The AC fuse is included and the specification is AC250V/3A.. – 12 – ST 6600B...

  • Page 13: About The Surge Test

    Oscillation period is determined by the inductance and stray capacitance of the coils If the applied pulse loops are cut, coils begin to attenuate and oscillate Fig. 2: Typical oscillation curve of the self-damping of a coil ST 6600B – 13 –...

  • Page 14: Methods Of Evaluation

    The optimal result of this test is 100% (area of measured curve == area of reference curve). The more the result becomes smaller or bigger than 100%, the more different the DUT is to the master. – 14 – ST 6600B...

  • Page 15: Difa

    - to choose the voltage range as small as possible, so that the master curve has a sufficiently big extension in "y"-direction - to place the evaluation period so that only the very first oscillations (after the swing-in transient) are measured, and not the swing-out transient. ST 6600B – 15 –...

  • Page 16: Glow Discharge - Corona N/S

    - to send the curve as a test function through a high-pass filter (differentiation). For evaluation, either the energy content (area) of the glow discharges can now be determined (method "CoronaS"), or the number of occurrences of glow discharges (method "CoronaN"). – 16 – ST 6600B...

  • Page 17: Inductance Percentage Error - Lpe (Lenz Percentual Error)

    The threshold is specified in the unit Volt. If all partial discharge deflections remain below the threshold during the measurement interval, the measurement is GOOD; as soon as a single measured value is above the threshold, the result is FAIL. ST 6600B – 17 –...

  • Page 18: Putting Int Operation

    3 Putting int Operation Putting int Operation 3.1 Requirements The surge tester ST 6600B as well as all of the electric connections and lines must be in operational and reliable condition. The General Safety Regulations (pl. see chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.) and the generally applicable legal rules as well as other binding...

  • Page 19: Operation, Functions Of The Device

    (c) AREA / DIFA / CORON / COROS / LPE / CDCP: The currently set limit values for the respective comparison methods are displayed here. If one or more of the comparison methods is deactivated, this is indicated by "–" or "–%". ST 6600B – 19 –...

  • Page 20: Function Keys

    – Access to the system menu, where various device settings can be made 5 Status display Here the current operating mode of the device is displayed. There are the five states "Ideal-L", "Sample", "Test", "Auto" and "TPM" – 20 – ST 6600B...

  • Page 21: Function Overview

    If the status is "ON", this curve is then superimposed on the master curve on the screen during sampling. (c) In addition, the values "O-Freq. (frequency of the oscillation curve) and "O-Cycle" (time period for one oscillation period) are displayed as well. ST 6600B – 21 –...

  • Page 22: Sample

    Freq.: After recording the master curve, the determined frequency of the oscillation curve is displayed. This value is purely informative and cannot be changed. Lenz: After recording the master curve, the determined inductance of the DUT is displayed. This value is purely informative and cannot be changed. – 22 – ST 6600B...

  • Page 23: Auto

    In VOL mode, starting from the current voltage range, 10 successive voltage ranges are sampled with an increment of 100 V each, while the sampling rate remains unchanged. The acquired data is displayed simultaneously on the screen: ST 6600B – 23 –...

  • Page 24: Test

    (c) If a USB memory is connected, the measured curve with all data may be saved automatically (depending on the setting in System/USB/Test/Auto Save), or the curve can also be saved manually with the "Save" button. – 24 – ST 6600B...

  • Page 25: Tpm" - Three-Phase Motor Testing

    GREEN = > This step deletes the T1, T2 and T3 data and comparison results from a previous measurement, and now serves as the starting point for a new 3-phase comparison measurement. ST 6600B – 25 –...
  • Page 26 T3 surge curve. The T3 surge curve is displayed in and the corona discharge in . If the result of the recording is not as MAGENTA expected, this step can also be repeated. – 26 – ST 6600B...
  • Page 27 If the results exceed any one of the threshold values, the text is displayed in yellow and the background color of the section is red, signaling a test. FAIL ST 6600B – 27 –...
  • Page 28 (e) Save: Manual Waveform Data Storage After the comparison analysis, the system automatically detects a USB device and saves the waveform data. You can also save the waveform data manually by clicking the "Save" function button on the screen. – 28 – ST 6600B...

  • Page 29: Compare

    THR: Setting the limit values for the respective evaluation procedure. The values are again set using the rotary wheel. AREA – thresholds: min = 0.1%, max = 99.9% DIFA – thresholds: min = 0.1%, max = 99.9% ST 6600B – 29 –...
  • Page 30 THR: Setting the limit values for the respective evaluation procedure. The values are again set using the rotary wheel. CoroN – thresholds: min = 1, max = 999. CoroS – thresholds: min = 1, max = 9999. – 30 – ST 6600B...
  • Page 31 STATE: ON/OFF: The LPE evaluation can be activated or deactivated by toggling the state on or off. THR: Setting of the limit value for the max. permitted percentage deviation. The value is set with the rotary wheel. ST 6600B – 31 –...
  • Page 32 THR: Setting of the limit value for the max. allowed size of voltage peaks. The value is set with the rotary wheel. DIV: Setting the vertical scaling (per grid line) for the display of the voltage peaks. – 32 – ST 6600B...

  • Page 33: System

    The internal memory of the device has 20 memory slots for master curves. Both the waveform and the associated test parameters of the master curve are saved. When saving, a file name must be assigned for the curve, this can be max. 7 characters long. ST 6600B – 33 –...

  • Page 34: Connect

    Time Out: Waiting time setting, the setting range is 1 - 60000 ms (default 100 ms) TCP/IP: IP: Assignment of the network address of the device, range 0.0.0.0–255.255.255.255 (default 192.168.0.60) Port: Determination of the communication port, range 0– 65535 (default 6060) – 34 – ST 6600B...

  • Page 35: Usb

    CSV format. Data format of master curves Curve Format of Data in CSV Master curve vvvv,vvv.vvu,vvv.vvu \r\n v(value): Sampling voltage dddd,dddd,dddd... v(value)/u(unit): Sampling rate v(value)/u(unit): Inductance value \r\n: new line d(data): 600 data separated by commas ST 6600B – 35 –...
  • Page 36 Corona waveform detection display threshold upper limit \r\n: New line tttt,tttt,tttt... \r\n t(TEST Data): 600 test data samples (DUT) ssss,ssss,ssss... \r\n s(SAMPLE Data): 600 sample data samples (Master) cccc,cccc,cccc... c(TEST-Coro Data): 600 test corona data samples (DUT) – 36 – ST 6600B...
  • Page 37 Data): 600 records of T3 data cccc,cccc,cccc... \r\n c(T1-Coro Data): 600 records of T1 corona data cccc,cccc,cccc... \r\n c(T2-Coro Data): 600 records of T2 corona data cccc,cccc,cccc... c(T3-Coro Data): 600 records of T3 corona data ST 6600B – 37 –...
  • Page 38 _TPM folder (3-phase curves) as CSV files. The file name is "T+Serial number" for simple curves, and "M+Serial number" for 3-phase TPM curves. Note: If you enable continuous auto-save, please make sure not to save more than 1000 files in the _TEST folder to avoid read delays. – 38 – ST 6600B...

  • Page 39: Settings

    CAL.csv is also saved in the _CAL folder. If there are files with the same name and format in this folder, they will be overwritten and updated directly. CAUTION: Remove the high-voltage cables before performing the automatic calibration! ST 6600B – 39 –...
  • Page 40 If the waveforms are vertically offset from the center (zero axis), use the OFFSET function. The instrument will compensate for the offset internally, and the calibration data will be updated and stored exactly as with CAL. – 40 – ST 6600B...
  • Page 41 Restore the factory settings. All device parameters are reset to the default settings. The default parameter values are listed in the following table. After completing the factory settings, the system restarts and reloads the parameters. ST 6600B – 41 –...

  • Page 42: Standard Values Of Factory Settings

    RS-232 Connect RS-232 Baud Rate 115200 Connect RS-232 Data Bit Connect RS-232 Parity None Connect RS-232 Stop Bit Connect RS-232 Time Out 100 ms Connect TCP/IP 192.168.0.60 Connect TCP/IP Port 6060 Settings USB/Test Auto Save – 42 – ST 6600B...

  • Page 43: Flow Diagram

    5. [TEST] Enter the test comparison mode. Connect the DUT to be tested, record the DUT waveform, this is compared with the master curve and the result is evaluated using the selected comparison parameters. Boot Compare Auto Master Sample Test PASS FAIL ST 6600B – 43 –...
  • Page 44 5 Workflow and Use – 44 – ST 6600B...
  • Page 45 (Recommended minimum 30 cm, "the more the better" applies). - The use of well-shielded USB cables with ferrite core choke is recommended. (This alone may not prevent the possibility of USB errors, but it may further reduce the likelihood of an error occurring). ST 6600B – 45 –...
  • Page 46 Annex – 46 – ST 6600B...
  • Page 47 ST 6600B Remote Control Description of Remote Commands B-1 Command functions Function Get the model. Return ST-6K ⇒ *N Example ⇐ ST-6K Function Get the system version. Return v2.2.1.0 ⇒ *I Example ⇐ v2.2.1.0 Function Restart the power supply and set the system, all parameters are set to default values.
  • Page 48 ST 6600B Remote Control Function Set the system sample rate :SST Parameters space nn n(number) Positive values within the input range 0 ∼ 15 Range 0: 250n, 1: 500n, 2: 1.25u, 3: 2.5u, 4: 5u, 5: 12.5u, 6: 25u, 7: 50u, 8: 125u, 9: 250u, 10: 500u, 11: 1.25m, 12: 2.5m, 13: 5m, 14: 12.5m, 15: 25m...
  • Page 49 ST 6600B Remote Control Function Setting the Cursor-R Range for the Comparative Area Sum (AREA) :SCAR Test space Parameters space nnn n(number) Enter a positive integer to hundreds of digits in the range (cannot be less than Cursor-L) 1 ∼ 600...
  • Page 50 ST 6600B Remote Control Function Setting the Cursor-R Range for Comparative Area Difference (DIFA) :SCDR Tests space nnn Parameters n(number): Enter a positive integer to hundreds of digits in the range (cannot be less than Cursor-L) 1 ∼ 600 Range...
  • Page 51 ST 6600B Remote Control Function Setting the Cursor-R Range for Comparative Corona Number :SCNR (CORON) Testing space nnn Parameters n(number) Enter a positive integer to hundreds of digits in the range (cannot be less than Cursor-L) 1 ∼ 600 Range...
  • Page 52 ST 6600B Remote Control Function Setting the Cursor-R Range for Comparative Corona Discharge :SCSR (COROS) Testing space nnn Parameters n(number) Enter a positive integer to hundreds of digits in the range (cannot be less than Cursor-L) 1 ∼ 600 Range...
  • Page 53 ST 6600B Remote Control Function set the THR parameter for the comparative corona discharge current :SCPT pulse (CDCP) test space nnnn Parameters n(number) can input hundreds of integer values in the range 1 ∼ 9999 Range Return n(number) Displays positive integers to hundreds in the range ⇒:SCPT 10...
  • Page 54 ST 6600B Remote Control Function Get the current system average number of tests :GSN 1 ∼ 15 Range Return n(number) Displays positive integer values in the range Example ⇒:GSN ⇐ 5 Function Acquires State ON/OFF of AREA comparison method :GCA...
  • Page 55 ST 6600B Remote Control Function Get the range Cursor-L of the DIFA comparison method :GCDL Range 0 ∼ 599 Return n(number) Displays positive integers to hundreds in the range Example ⇒:GCDL ⇐ 5 Function Get the range Cursor-R of the DIFA comparison method :GCDR 1 ∼...
  • Page 56 ST 6600B Remote Control Function Get the State ON/OFF of the COROS comparison :GCS Range Return b(boolean) 1 is ON, 0 is OFF ⇒:GCS Example ⇐ 1 Function Get the range Cursor-L of the COROS comparison method :GCSL Range 0 ∼ 599...
  • Page 57 ST 6600B Remote Control Function Get the MAX value setting of CDCP comparison method :GCPM 10 ∼ 9999 Range Return nnnn n(number) Displays positive integers to thousands of digits in the range ⇒:GCPM Example ⇐ 20 Function according to the relevant parameters to execute the ideal inductance...
  • Page 58 ST 6600B Remote Control Function Perform single-phase T1 motor sampling based on the relevant :CM1 parameters, and obtain the sampled voltage, sampling rate, and T1 single-phase inductance value. Return vvvv,vvv.vu,vvv.vu v(value) Sampled voltage, displayed as a positive integer up to the thousands place.
  • Page 59 ST 6600B Remote Control Function Obtain the frequency, period, and other values calculated by the ideal :GLR inductance (Requires obtaining :CL first). Return vvv.vu,vvv.vu v(value)/u(unit) Calculated oscillation frequency, displayed as a positive integer up to the hundreds place, followed by two decimal places.
  • Page 60 ST 6600B Remote Control Obtain PASS/FAIL results for each of the six comparison functions, Function :GCR including area sum, area difference, corona discharge count, corona discharge amount, percentage error of inductance, and corona discharge waveform analysis. (Requires obtaining :CT first)
  • Page 61 ST 6600B Remote Control Return v(value) COROS: Displays positive integers up to the thousandth :GMR decimal place within the specified range. The first one represents the part.2 COROS threshold setting, the second one represents the result of the comparison between T1 and T2, the third one represents the result of the comparison between T2 and T3, and the fourth one represents the result of the comparison between T3 and T1.
  • Page 62 ST 6600B Remote Control Get the sample parameters, including pulse voltage, sampling rate, and Function :GWS sample inductance values, as well as waveform data (need to obtain :CS first). Return vvvv,vvv.vvu,vvv.vvu;dddd,dddd,dddd... v(value) Sample voltage, display positive integer to thousands digits...
  • Page 63 ST 6600B Remote Control Get T1 single-phase sampling parameters, including pulse voltage, Function :GWM1 sample rate, and T1 single-phase inductance value, as well as waveform data (need to obtain :CM1) Returns vvvv,vvv.vvu,vvv.vvu;dddd,dddd,dddd... v(value) Sample voltage, displaying positive integers up to the thousands...
  • Page 64 ST 6600B Remote Control Function Get corona discharge waveform data after T1 single-phase sampling :GWM1C (need to obtain :CM1) dddd,dddd,dddd... Returns d(data) 600 waveform data of corona discharge, displaying positive integers up to the thousands place Example ⇒:GWM1C ⇐ :GWM1C 0,0,0...
  • Page 65 Example ⇐ CBA321,3000,10.00u,1.15m Function Specify the EE position to delete the Sample waveform Parameters space nnn n(number) Positive integers in the input range, depending on the maximum value of EE ⇒:MD 2 Example ⇐ 2 ST 6600B – 65 –...
  • Page 66 ST 6600B Remote Control Function Displays a list of Samples saved in USB Flash drive Return s.nnnnnnn, s.nnnnnnn, s.nnnnnnn, ... s(serial) sequence number, 1 ∼ 100 n(name) File name Example ⇒:U ⇐ 1.ABC, 2.CBA, 3.CCC Function Retrieve the sample waveform and parameters from the specified...
  • Page 67 Note 3: Completion of a single transmission returns :TD Note 4: Completion of the last transmission returns 1 Example ⇒:TD 0 3000,10.00u,1.15m;3045,3025,3005,2993,2972... ⇐ :TD ⇒:TD 1 443,326,241,164,75,-4,-81,-153,-225,-291... ⇐ :TD ⇒:TD F -65,-59,-49,-36,-25,-19,-9,6,17,28 ⇐ 1 ST 6600B – 67 –...
  • Page 68 ST 6600B Remote Control Notes on Inputting Instructions: 1. The command and the setting parameter should be separated by a space. Ex.:“:SIL 1.0m 2. The input and return values will end with \r\n Error Code: Ex.: ERROR Level Type Content...
  • Page 69 //Get Test comparison result B-7 TPM Simple Process 1 :CM1 //Perform T1 high voltage test 2 :CM2 //Perform T2 high voltage test 3 :CM3 //Perform T3 high voltage test 4 :GMR //Get T1, T2 and T3 comparison result ST 6600B – 69 –...
  • Page 71 EU-Konformitätserklärung EU Declaration of Conformity Wir / we : SPS electronic GmbH The Electrical Safety Test Company Eugen-Bolz-Straße 8 D-74523 Schwäbisch Hall erklären hiermit, dass das nachfolgend genannte Gerät den einschlägigen grundlegenden Sicherheitsforderungen der EU-Richtlinien entspricht. declare, that the following unit complies with all essential safety requirements of the EU Directives.

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