b2 electronic PD Series

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Summary

PD Family User Manual

Forward

Regarding this Document

Guideline indicating significant information based on user responsibilities.

Documentation Conventions

Explains safety symbols and signal words used in the document.

Symbols

Explanation of hazard, forbidden practice, and precautionary symbols.

Legal Considerations

Details warranty, contact information, and copyright.

Safety

General Safety

Notice regarding the operation manual and its importance for high voltage tests.

Work Safety

DANGER: Electric Shock Hazard and essential safety procedures for handling equipment.

Appropriate Applications

Lists appropriate DUTs and measurements for the PD test instrument.

Operator Qualifications

Mandatory requirement for qualified electrical technicians and rescue training.

General Description

PD Basics

Explains how high voltage cables act as waveguides for PD pulses.

Partial Discharge Unit

Details the PDTD-2 system for cable, machine, and transformer diagnostics.

Technical Specifications

Lists technical specifications for various PD units and Tan Delta measurements.

Product Accessories

Details shipment content, specific product accessories, and optional items.

Design & Construction

Illustrates the design and construction of PD units and related components.

Layout & Cable Connection - Overview

Diagrams and descriptions of connections for earthing, HV, communication, and buttons.

PC Software

Details remote control via b2 Suite software and necessary cables.

Operation Modes

Describes PD operation modes: Test Modes, Output Modes, Data Transfer Modes.

PD Test Setup

PD30-E Test Setup -> PD Measurement

Diagram and procedure for PD measurement setup using the PD30-E unit.

PDTD-2 Setup -> PD Measurement

Diagram and procedure for PD measurement setup using PDTD-2 CC and PD-2 Filter.

PDTD-2 Setup -> PD and TD Measurement

Diagram and procedure for PD and TD measurement setup using PDTD-2.

PDTD-2 Setup -> PD and TD Measurement with extension cable

Diagram and procedure for PD/TD measurement with extension cable and leakage correction.

PDTD-2 Setup -> PD Measurement (no leakage current correction)

Diagram and procedure for PD measurement without leakage current correction.

PDTD-2 Setup -> PD Measurement - Extension between Filter and CC

Diagram and procedure for PD measurement with extension between Filter and CC.

PDTD-2 Setup -> PD Measurement - Using Guard Compensation

Diagram and procedure for PD measurement using guard compensation.

PDTD200-2 Setup -> PD Measurement

Diagram and procedure for PD measurement setup using PDTD200-2.

PD Calibrator Test Setup

Diagram and procedure for setting up the PD calibrator.

Disconnection Procedure

DANGER: Electric Shock Hazard - procedures for safe disconnection of equipment.

Disconnection Failure

Precautionary measures and procedures for disconnecting during testing errors or power loss.

PDTD-2 Disconnection -> PD Measurement

Diagram and procedure for disconnecting PDTD-2 from a PD measurement setup.

Instrument Care

Cleaning

DANGER: Electric Shock Hazard - instructions for cleaning the instrument safely.

Storage

CAUTION: Instrument Damage - guidelines for proper storage conditions of PD Systems.

Maintenance and Repairs

NOTICE: Repairs and maintenance must only be performed by authorized personnel.

Glossary and Abbreviations

Declaration of Conformity