Automatic 12 kV insulation
test system (C, tan , PF)
for in-situ measurements
Features
Digital displays
- Power loss direct or
standardized to 10 kV
- Power Factor PF (cos )
- Dissipation factor (tan )
- Test current
- Test voltage
- Test frequency
- Capacitance
Two measurement inputs to
accommodate ANSI/IEEE
(UST, GST and GSTg) testing
without changing connections
Automatic interference suppression
Built in printer
Including RS 232C
IEEE 488 output (optional)
200 mA, 12 kV AC power supply
Automatic polarity reversal switch
Manual voltage adjustment
Measures while the voltage
is being adjusted
Fast setup and measuring
Built in operator safety features
- Safety ground monitor circuit to ensure
safe connections between the high volt-
age ground and earth ground before
high voltage can be turned on. A light
on the power supply indicates the
ground status.
- Hand held safety push button switch
Other parameters that can be selected for
display
- Apparent power
- Reactive power
- Inductance
- Quality factor
- Magnetizing current
- Iron loss current
Built in standard capacitor
Can be used with an external standard
capacitor
Operator entry of the number of mea-
surements to be averaged
Facilitates ratio entry for use with an ex-
ternal current comparator to extend the
measuring range
2816/5284
Simplified color coordinated operator in-
put controls
Retains last display and measuring mode
setup when power is turned off
Plain language error messages are dis-
played on a 2 line 16 character LCD dis-
play
Permits entering up to seven ANSI tem-
perature conversion tables to provide
power factor printout standardized to
20 C
Automatic date and time on report print
outs
Operator entry of a test object identifica-
tion number that will be printed on all re-
ports
A built in hardware self test sequence
Field replaceable plug in printed circuit
assemblies which are accessible from the
front of the instrument
Front panel mounted HV fuses and circuit
breaker
Optional test cells are available for test-
ing transformer oil or other liquid or solid
insulants
Field testing with precision Test voltage The ranges shown are limited by the power
Range 0 12.00 kV supply limits of 200 mA, 12 kV.
The type 2816/5284 is designed for on- Optional 0 2.00 kV For ranges of the 2816 with external stan-
site testing of high voltage distribution Resolution 0.001 kV dard refer to the range extension section
equipment. The rugged two piece design Limits of error 1.0 % rdg 2 dig of this specification.
incorporates shock absorbing characteris-
tics to facilitate transporting the instrument Test current Operating temperature 5 C to + 40 C
without affecting it's precision. The primary Range 0 15.00 A
application of the instrument is to perform Resolution 0.001 mA Mains supply
periodic maintenance inspections to evalu- Limits of error 1.0 % rdg 2 dig Voltage 230 V or 115 V 10%
ate the high voltage insulation losses of Current (no load) 180 mA / 360 mA
many types of apparatus. Additional func- Test frequency (full load) 11 A / 22 A
tions are provided, which make this instru- Range 45.00 65.00 Hz Frequency 50/60 Hz
ment ideal for detailed analysis of power Resolution 0.01 Hz
transformer conditions. Limits of error 0.02 % rdg Weights and dimensions
Two interlocked stacking cases
The complete test cycle is automated to en- Quality factor (W x H x D) 500 x 310 x 470 mm
sure reliable and repeatable test results. A Range 0.1 9999 (20.8 x 12.8 x 24.2 in) each
typical sequence is: Measuring instrument 40 kg (88 Ib)
Measuring time HV-transformer/control 86 kg (189 Ib)
1. Connect to the test object First reading 4 sec with support bracket
2. Select GST, UST or GSTg Update readings 0.6 sec intervals Case with cables 24 kg (53 Ib)
3. Depress the safety switch
4. Turn the high voltage on and adjust the Display range of other parameters Applicable standards
voltage to the test level Apparent power (S) 0 mVA ... 999.9 kVA The measuring system is designed in accor-
5. Touch the RUN switch Actual power (P) 0 mW ... 999.9 kW dance with the appropriate sections of the
6. Touch the PRINT switch Reactive power (Q) 0 mVAr ... 999.9 kVAr following specifications:
7. Release the safety push button and the Magnetizing current (Im) 0 999.9 A ANSI/IEEE C 57.12.90
test is complete with the results printed Iron loss current (Ife) 0 999.9 A VDE 0411/Part 1
out IEC 348/Safety category I
Standard capacitor IEC 359
Technical specifications Internal 100 pF / 12 kV max.
Type 2816/5284 system Range extension
Test current limitations
Although the automatic insulation power
Measured parameters CN: The external capacitor input current
loss field test system is designed as a com-
range is limited to greater than 31 A and
Capacitance CX plete test system the capabilities of the mea-
less than 15 mA.
at 200 mA, 50 Hz (60 Hz) suring instrument type 2816 far exceed the
for 12 kV max. 53 nF (44 nF) limitations that are imposed by the internal
CX: A and B test object capacitances are
for 1 kV max. 630 nF (530 nF) standard capacitor and current / voltage
limited to 15 A maximum.
Resolution 0.01 pF limits of the power supply. By utilizing an
Limits of error 0.05 % rdg 1 dig external standard capacitor and alternate
High voltage output
high voltage power source, the measuring
The high voltage section has a dual range
Inductance range of the type 2816 can be extended to
(12 kV) manual voltage adjustment:
Conditions 31 A < IX < 200 mA perform accurate testing in a fixed installa-
Voltage 0.1 kV 12 kV
e.g. for 12 kV/50 Hz 190 H 1273 kH tion.
Current 200 mA (continuous)
Resolution 0.1 mH For example, if you have a 100 pF/
Limits of error 0.5 % rdg 2 dig 400 kV standard capacitor and a power
Optional range:
source capable of delivering 400 kV at
Voltage 0 2 kV
Dissipation factor (tan ) Current 5 mA
10 A the 2816 would be able to measure
Range 0 9.99 up to 65 nF at 400 kV. In a similar fashion
Resolution 0.0001 high capacitance line compensating ca-
Stated error is based on the
Limits of error 1 % rdg 0.0001 pacitors could be tested, at voltages less
following test conditions
than 12 kV, by using the internal standard
Standard capacitor CN = 100 pF
Power factor PF (cos ) Test voltage 1000 V
capacitor and a high current source with
Range 0 1.00 one of our current comparators, listed
Unknown capacitance
Resolution 0.0001 above, to reduce the input current to A or B
50 CN < CX < 2000 CN
Limits of error 1 % rdg 0.0001 to less than 15 A. In summary, the list of ap-
31 A < IX < 15 A
plications of the type 2816 with it's modu-
lar flexibility is limited only by the imagina-
tion of the user.
Transformer measurement circuits transformer under test
Basic diagrams: type 2816/5284
Cable and measuring equipment shielding is dis-
regarded.
CX tan Utest
CHL high

1. Ungrounded Specimen Test: PF IX

low
UST/A (Ungrounded Specimen Test):
UST/B C = CHL A/B

UST/A + B V

Measurement of capacitance between high-volt-

age winding (H) and low-voltage winding (L) in-
sulated from ground (casing and supply low v to
ground). In the case of two low-voltage wind- transformer under test
ings, either the individual capacitonces or their type 2816/5284
sum con be measured via inputs A and B by set-
ting the selector switch accordingly.
CX tan Utest
CHL high CHG
2. Grounded Specimen Test: PF IX
GST/A + B (Grounded Specimen Test):
low
C = CHL + CHG
A/B
Measurement of capacitance between high-volt- V
age winding (H) and low-voltage winding (L),
and between high-voltage winding and ground
(G). Low-voltage winding and casing to ground.

3. Grounded Specimen Test with guarding: transformer under test

GSTg/A (Grounded Specimen Test type 2816/5284
GSTg/B with guarding): C = CHG
GSTg / A + B
CX tan Utest
high CHG

Measurement of capacitance between high-volt- PF IX

age winding (H) and ground (G). Low-voltage
low
winding connected to supply low v.
In the case of two low-voltage windings, either A/B

the individuol capacitances or their sum can be V

measured via inputs A and B by setting the se-
lector switch accordingly.

Printout sample Definition of dielectric variables Where: - IRX is the resistive current
- lCX is the reactive current
Dissipation factor (tan )
- I = the amplitude of the
tan = IRX/ICX
vector sum of the currents
IRX and ICX
Power factor (PF)
PF = cos = IRX/I

IRX
RX
ICX I

U
CX IRX
ICX
Order specification Option Data cables
IEEE 488 interface type 2818/2 RS 232 data link cable type 5991
Type 2816/5284 automatic 12 kV insu- RS 232 Fiber optic link type 5992
lation test system (C, tan , power loss) Bus cable for IEEE 488 type 5993
for on site measurements (including a RS Test voltage 2 kV/max. 5 mA
232C printer interface and built-in type (with current limitation)
for measurements with Power supply options
5974 line printer) Resonating inductor type 5288
comprising: TETTEX test cells type 5284/1
for test current extension
- Measuring instrument type 2816 up to 4.4 A (1 F/12 kV/60 Hz)
- HV transformer/control type 5284 Application software for the
automated acquisition of C/tan for type 2816/5284
- Support bracket no. 020298-00
measurement at a sequence of
test voltages type 2816/SWEQ Test cells
Set of cable and accessories: for liquid insulants
for 20 m cables no. 019854-00 max. 10 kV type 6835
for 100 feet cable no. 020911-00 Additional optional supply max. 2 kV
comprising: Spare parts (heating up to 150 C) type 2903
- 1 cable "HIGH" max. 12 kV One set of recommended
- 2 cable "LOW", red and blue PCBs and parts: Spare test cell cables
- 1 cable "GUARD" small set of spares no. 20121-01 For type 6835 (3 m) no. 17922-00
- cable with safety switch large set of spares no. 20121-02 For type 2903 (3 m) no. 17809-00
(for interlock system)
- 1 hook for h.v. connection
- Large and small alligator clips
- 1 cable "GUARD" to 6835 test
cell for liquid insulants
- Cables for connections between
types 2816 and 5284

The accessories are supplied in a separate

case.

Mains voltage 230 or 115 V,

50 or 60 Hz
(please specify in order)

Including RS 232C computer

interface type 2818/3