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Summarization of Contents
Safety Precautions
Safe Operation
Guidelines for qualified personnel to operate test equipment safely.
Ground the Instrument
Importance of proper grounding to prevent shock hazard and instrument damage.
Operator Qualifications and Safety Standards
Emphasizes reading manual, user responsibility, and qualified personnel for maintenance.
Measuring Cable Management and Connection
Proper handling of shielded cables to prevent discharge or flashover.
Before Applying Power
Instruction to read manual and understand operation before powering on.
Keep Away from Live Circuits
Avoid servicing with power connected; discharge circuits before touching components.
Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmosphere
Avoid operating in presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Do Not Substitute Parts or Modify Instrument
Avoid unauthorized modifications; return to service for repairs.
Transportation and Lifting
Caution regarding lifting heavy instruments like CAPO 12.
CAPO 2.5
Unpacking CAPO 2.5
Lists all items included in the CAPO 2.5 package.
Technical Specifications CAPO 2.5
Details the technical specifications of the CAPO 2.5 model.
Measurement Parameters CAPO 2.5
Lists measurable parameters, their ranges, resolutions, and accuracies.
CAPO 12
Unpacking CAPO 12
Lists all items included in the CAPO 12 package.
Technical Specifications CAPO 12
Details the technical specifications of the CAPO 12 model.
Measurement Parameters CAPO 12
Lists measurable parameters, ranges, resolutions, and accuracies for CAPO 12.
Introduction
General Overview
Overview of CAPO 2.5/12 instruments, their features, and applications.
Advantages and Features
Lists key advantages and features of the CAPO instruments.
System Details
Information on system checks and power source requirements.
Quick Start Guide
Connection Procedure
Steps for correctly connecting the instrument and safety ground.
Instrument Operation Basics
Basic steps for powering on and starting a measurement.
Power Factor and Tan Delta Measurements
Definitions
Defines power factor (cos φ) and dissipation factor (tan δ) in electrical circuits.
Dissipation Factor (tan δ)
Explains the formula and meaning of dissipation factor (tan δ).
Power Factor (PF) cos φ
Explains the formula and meaning of power factor (cos φ).
Background
Discusses the importance of PF/tan δ testing for insulation and dielectric properties.
Imperfect Dielectric Concept
Explains the concept of imperfect dielectrics and their relevance.
Equivalent Circuits
Illustrates series and parallel circuit models for imperfect dielectrics.
Series-Parallel Conversion
Provides formulas for converting between series and parallel circuit models.
Simplifications for Small Dissipation/Power Factor
Presents simplified formulas for small dissipation/power factor values.
Capacitance to Inductance Conversion
Explains how to convert capacitance measurements to inductance.
Operation Elements
CAPO 2.5 Operation Elements
Identifies and describes the operation elements specific to the CAPO 2.5 model.
CAPO 12 Operation Elements
Identifies and describes the operation elements specific to the CAPO 12 model.
Operating Menu
Menu Structure Overview
Overview of the CAPO 12 menu structure and navigation.
Main Menu Screen
Explains the components and interactions on the main menu screen.
Measurement Mode Selection
How to select and change the measurement mode.
Measurement Frequency Selection
How to select and set the measurement frequency.
Measurement Voltage Selection
How to select and set the measurement voltage.
Starting a Measurement
Steps to initiate a measurement, including single, continuous, and multi modes.
Setup Menu Navigation
Accessing and navigating the instrument's setup menu.
Results and Data Management
How measurement results are stored and managed.
Measurement Modes
Mode Overview
Introduces the three measurement inputs and how they combine into modes.
UST Ungrounded Specimen Test
Explains the UST configuration for ungrounded tests.
GST Grounded Specimen Test
Explains the GST configuration for grounded insulation testing.
GSTg Guarded Test
Explains the GSTg configuration for guarded measurements.
Xfrmr Transformer Testing
Mode for measuring transformer capacitances.
Excitation Current Measurement
Mode for performing excitation current tests.
Bushing Test
Bushing Overall Test
Setup for testing overall bushing insulation (C1+C2).
Bushing Main Insulation Test
Setup for testing main bushing insulation (C1).
Bushing Tap Insulation Test
Setup for testing bushing tap insulation (C2).
Bushing Hot Collar Test
Setup for testing insulation losses in a small bushing section.
Interfaces
Hardware Interfaces
Details the physical hardware interfaces of the instrument.
RS 232 Serial Interface
Specifies the RS232 serial interface parameters.
USB Interfaces
Describes the USB master and slave interfaces.
Safety Connector
Explains the safety connector and its pins for external devices.
Temperature Probe Connection
Details the connection and specifications for an external temperature probe.
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