Circuit Breaker Testing

> Tests on Circuit Breakers

> Testing with CIBANO 500

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Is it a smart device?

Might it act?
CIRCUIT BREAKER

Has it a brain?

Might it see?

Might it think?

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Analogies

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Analogies

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Analogies

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Analogies

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Analogies

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Analogies

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Analogies

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Typical Tests on circuit breakers (list not complete) 1. Static resistance or contact resistance test (Ohm) 2. Timing of main and auxiliary contacts
a. different sequences (O, C, O-C, CO, O-CO, CO-CO, OCOCO,...) b. undervoltage test c. coil currents

3. Minimum pick-up test

4. Motor current 5. Contact travel (motion) of main contacts 6. Dynamic contact Resistance (DRM) 7. ...
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What is needed to Test Breakers (existing solutions)

- Meter

Timing Analyzer

CB Supply

> Rewiring for each test > Individual -Measurement for each interrupter > Collect data for test report

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1. Static Contact Resistance Test

Conventional Setup

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1. Static Contact Resistance Test

Conventional Setup

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1. Static Contact Resistance Test

Conventional Setup

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1. Static Contact Resistance Test

Conventional Setup

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1. Static Contact Resistance Test

Conventional Setup ...Does it mean?

Huge effort?
Heavy Cables?

Time comsumption?

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1. Static Contact Resistance Test

Conventional Setup
...Would you like to imagine how much time do you need to measure the contact resistance for this circuit breaker?

...Dont forget that is necessary to run other tests as well!

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2. Timing Test
> Connect to all main contacts
> Connect to trip & close coil
Conventional Setup

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2. Timing Test
> Connect to all main contacts
> Connect to trip & close coil
Conventional Setup

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2. Timing Test

> Connect to all main contacts > Connect to trip & close coil
Conventional Setup

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2. Timing Test

> Connect to all main contacts > Connect to trip & close coil
Conventional Setup Time-consuming and error-prone

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2. Timing Test

Conventional Setup

> Connect to all main contacts

> Connect to trip & close coil

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2. Timing Test

Conventional Setup

> Connect to all main contacts

> Connect to trip & close coil

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2. Timing Test

Conventional Setup

> Connect to all main contacts

> Connect to trip & close coil

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2. Timing Test

Conventional Setup

> Connect to all main contacts

> Connect to trip & close coil

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2a. Timing Test - Measured Values

Open Time, Close Time, Contact Spread, Phase Spread, Trip-Free Time, Reclose Time
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2a. Timing Test - Measured Values

Open Time, Close Time, Contact Spread, Phase Spread, Trip-Free Time, Reclose Time
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2a. Timing Test - Measured Values

Open Time, Close Time, Contact Spread, Phase Spread, Trip-Free Time, Reclose Time
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2a. Timing Test - Measured Values

Open Time, Close Time, Contact Spread, Phase Spread, Trip-Free Time, Reclose Time
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Conventional Setup

> Connect to all main contacts

> Connect to trip & close coil

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Conventional Setup

> Connect to all main contacts

> Connect to trip & close coil

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2b. Coil Current

Important tool in Circuit Breaker analysis Detect potential problems in actuating coils Reveal information on power supply Comparison is best method of analysis

2b. Coil Current

Important tool in Circuit Breaker analysis Detect potential problems in actuating coils Reveal information on power supply Comparison is best method of analysis

2b. Coil Current

Important tool in Circuit Breaker analysis Detect potential problems in actuating coils Reveal information on power supply Comparison is best method of analysis

3. Minimum Pick-up Test

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4. Dynamic Resistance Measurements

(Conventional Setup)

4. Dynamic Resistance Measurements

(Conventional Setup)

5. Contact Travel
350 300 Travel [mm] 250

200 150
100 50 0 0 100 Time [ms] 200

Live Tank Circuit Breaker

Functional Breaker Model

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Circuit Breaker Testing

> Tests on Circuit Breakers
> Testing with CIBANO 500

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CIBANO 500 3-in-1 Test System

> Timing analyzer
> checks the mechanical performance > detects problems during coil actuation > reveals defects of the trip or close coils

> Micro-ohm meter

> assess the condition of the main and arcing contacts and resistor switches

> Powerful coil and motor supply

> applies a stable DC voltage level to the breaker, even if a station battrey is not available

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CIBANO 500 one system for all types of breakers

> Medium-voltage circuit breakers

> High-voltage circuit breakers (Live Tank) > High-voltage circuit breakers (Dead Tank)

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Use CIBANO 500 for 5 standard tests

1. Static contact resistance test (micro-ohm measurement) 2. Minimum pick-up test 3. Timing tests
> Possible operations: O, C, CO, O-C, O-CO, CO-CO, O-CO-CO

4. Coil/motor current analysis 5. Undervoltage condition test

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Conventional Setup Circuit Breaker Testing

> Rewiring between microohm measurement and timing tests > Lots of cables
> Time-consuming and error-prone
Mirco-ohm measurement

Timing Tests
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CIBANO 500 Concept

Ground Both Sides

Static Resistance

Connect to all main contacts

Connect to trip & Close coils

Perform without disconnect

Operating Times Dynamic Resistance Measurements

Minimup Pickup

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CIBANO 500 Concept

Ground Both Sides Connect to all main contacts Connect to trip & Close coils Perform without disconnect

Static Resistance

Operating Times Dynamic Resistance Measurements Minimup Pickup

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Unique connection concept

CB MC2

CIBANO 500
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CB TN3

Modular concept for simplified testing Main Contact Module CB MC2

> 2 high-current outputs and 2 sensitive voltage measurement channels
> Keeps high-current cables as short as possible
> minimizing the weight of the necessary cables

> A digitized measuring signal is produced directly at the interrupter keeping analog cables as short as possible
> very low noise interference

> Only one connection cable to the main unit

> fast set-up and reduced risk of wiring errors

> Accessory for dynamic contact resistance test (DRM)

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Modular concept for simplified testing Main Contact Module CB MC2

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Modular concept for simplified testing Main Contact Module CB MC2

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Modular concept for simplified testing Transducer Node CB TN3

> Accessory for motion/contact travel test > 3 analog and digital channels for data acquisition of linear or rotational motion sensors

> Interference-free digital transmission of results via one cable

> Connectable to most linear or rotational motion sensors

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Powerful software support

> Primary Test Manager software supports all tests > one combined test report for all tests

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Powerful software support

Coils and motor can be supplied via CIBANO 500 or via the station battery Get instant pass/fail assessments of the results

Flexible settings for different sample rates

Graphical overview makes it easy to set the right timing

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Powerful software support

Binary traces in the graphical view allow a quick overview. Cursors allow detailed analysis of results

DRM analyzes the wear of the arcing contact

Coil and motor currents, voltages, or calculated resistances can be shown in the timing diagram
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Benefits of CIBANO 500

> 3-in-1 system combines: > micro-ohmmeter > powerful AC/DC supply > timing analyzer > One system for medium- and high-voltage circuit breakers > Low wiring effort (less risk on accidents / wiring errors) > One combined report for all tests > Light-weight test system for on-site testing (20 kg)
> Both Sides Grounded

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CIBANO 500 Hardware Overview

V IN: Voltage input (station battery)

WARNING LED: LED flashing when >42V between PE and one output

A OUTPUT/INPUT: Voltage outputs or Current outputs or Voltage inputs or Binary inputs

EXTERNAL BOOSTER: Current output or Voltage output

EXTERNAL MODULES: EtherCAT with PoE+

B OUTPUT/INPUT: Voltage outputs or Current outputs or Voltage inputs

AUXILIARY INTERFACE: Safety Ethernet Serial port

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CIBANO 500 Hardware Overview

Analog outputs:

>
> >

7 voltage outputs (maximum 3 simultaneously) or

7 current outputs (maximum 3 simultaneously) 1 external booster

Analog inputs:

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4 sensitive voltage inputs

4 additional voltage inputs (3 internal current inputs)

Digital inputs:
> > 3 binary inputs 1 Ethernet (PC connection)

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4 EtherCAT interfaces with PoE+ 2 safety ports

1 serial interface

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CIBANO 500 Hardware Overview

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CB MC2 Hardware Overview

Powered:

> PoE+ Output power source:

> 1 Super CAP Analog outputs: > 2 current outputs

Analog inputs: > 2 voltage inputs > (2 internal current inputs) Visualization LED: > LED flashing on command

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CB TN3 Hardware Overview

Powered:
> PoE+ Digital interface: > 3 incremental transducers

Analog interface: > 3 current or voltage transducers

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Questions??

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