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Megger TRAX User Manual

Megger TRAX
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User’s Manual
Art No. ZP-AJ01E Doc. AJ0383DE V04a 2016
TRAX
Transformer and Substation Test System

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Megger TRAX Specifications

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BrandMegger
ModelTRAX
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to TRAX System

TRAX Product Description

Detailed description of the TRAX transformer and substation test system's capabilities and design.

TRAX Features and Benefits

Highlights the key features and advantages of the TRAX test system for various applications.

TRAX User Interface Overview

Explains the TRAX user interface architecture, apps, and manual control options.

TRAX Warranty Information

Receiving Instructions for TRAX

Guidelines for checking received equipment for completeness and transit damage.

TRAX Warranty Repair Process

Procedures for returning equipment for repair, including contact and required information.

TRAX Safety Guidelines

General Safety Precautions

General safety instructions and compliance with local regulations.

Safety Symbols Explained

Explains safety symbols used in the manual and their meanings.

Warning and Caution Notices

Defines and illustrates warning and caution notices for hazard awareness.

Open Ground Detection

Details the unit's open ground detection circuit and necessary connections.

Instrument Safety Precautions

Safety precautions for connecting and operating the instrument with power sources.

TRAX Safety Instructions

Comprehensive Safety Instructions

Comprehensive safety instructions for operating the test equipment and its associated circuits.

TRAX Maintenance Procedures

Maintenance Procedures

Procedures for cleaning and maintaining the TRAX instrument and its components.

TRAX Controls, Indicators, and Connectors

TRAX Side Panel Layout

Identifies and describes the outputs, AUX, POWER, and GROUND connectors on the side panel.

TRAX Top Panel Layout

Details the COM, TRANS, CONTROL, TRIG IN, TIMING, and ANALOG ports on the top panel.

TRAX Screen and Control Knob

Describes the capacitive touch screen and the control knob for interface interaction.

TRAX Communication and Safety Ports

Explains Ethernet, USB, Interlock, Ground Loop indicators, and ON/OFF functions.

TRAX Transducer, Binary Outputs, and Timing Ports

Describes TRANS, CONTROL, TRIG IN, and TIMING ports for various signal inputs.

TRAX Analog Input Connectors

Details the ANALOG inputs for voltage, current, and DC measurements, including fuses and LEDs.

TRAX Basic Operating Description

General Operating Principles

Explains how measurements are collected into tests and sessions within the TRAX system.

Manual vs. Configured Tests

Differentiates between manual and configured test modes, including their capabilities.

Manual Control Procedures

Detailed steps for operating TRAX in manual mode, selecting generators and channels.

Manual Test Procedures

Guides on performing tests using TRAX as a standard manual instrument.

Test Object Information Entry

Describes the importance of entering test object details for configured tests and reports.

Creating Test Sessions in Advance

Outlines the workflow for defining a test session before execution.

Using Measurements as Templates

How to use an existing test session as a template for new, similar tests.

TRAX Operating Instructions

TRAX Main Menu Navigation

Navigating the main menu options: Instrument, New, Load, Template, Global settings, Logging, Restart, About.

Turning Off the TRAX Unit

Procedure for safely powering down the TRAX instrument.

TRAX Global Settings

Accessing and configuring global settings, including GUI settings.

TRAX GUI Settings Configuration

Customizing the Graphical User Interface, including language, theme, brightness, and save functions.

TRAX Measurement Applications (Apps)

Accessing and overview of the various measurement applications available on TRAX.

TRAX Manual Control Operation

Detailed instructions for operating TRAX in manual mode, selecting generators and channels.

TRAX App Buttons Overview

Describes common buttons found within the TRAX applications for navigation and control.

TRAX App Settings

Configuring specific settings for individual applications, including measurement channels.

TRAX Control Knob Usage

How to use the on-screen and physical control knob for adjusting values and navigating.

TRAX Generator Settings

Configuring output generator parameters and selecting outputs.

TRAX App Channel Selection

Selecting and configuring measurement channels for data acquisition.

TRAX Measurement Channels Configuration

Detailed configuration of measurement channels for AC/DC voltage, current, and transducers.

TRAX Calculated Parameters

Explains how to select and use calculated parameters for data analysis.

Starting and Stopping TRAX Measurements

Procedures for starting and stopping measurements and capturing results.

Using the TRAX Oscilloscope

Using the oscilloscope function to monitor measurement signals.

TRAX Manual Control Application Examples

Resistance Measurements with Manual Control

Step-by-step guide for performing DC resistance measurements using Manual Control.

Excitation Current Measurements

Guide for measuring excitation current and impedance on transformer windings.

Short-Circuit/Leakage Reactance Measurements

Procedure for measuring short-circuit impedance and leakage reactance on transformer HV side.

Zero-Sequence Impedance Measurements

Steps for performing zero-sequence impedance measurements on AC generators.

Power Transformer Turns-Ratio Measurements

How to measure transformer turns ratio using voltage measurements on primary and secondary windings.

CT Excitation Current Measurement

Procedure for measuring CT excitation current and determining saturation voltage.

CT Ratio with Voltage Measurement

Measuring CT ratio by applying voltage and monitoring current, ensuring proper grounding.

CT Ratio with Current Measurement

Measuring CT ratio by applying current and monitoring voltage, ensuring proper grounding.

Voltage Withstand Measurements

Performing voltage withstand tests, including connections and safety precautions.

TRAX Contact Resistance Testing

Contact Resistance Settings

Configuring ramp, temperature correction, DualGround, and integration settings for contact resistance measurements.

Ramp Settings for Resistance Tests

Setting ramp times and constant current times for contact resistance tests.

DualGround Settings for Resistance Tests

Configuring DualGround settings for measurements where the test object is grounded on both sides.

Integration Settings for Continuous Mode

Configuring integration time, averaging, and display update frequency for continuous mode.

Connection for Resistance Measurement

Connecting the test object and selecting test current for resistance measurements.

Dual Ground Measurements Explained

Explains the DualGround feature for measurements with the test object grounded on both sides.

TRAX Winding Resistance Testing

Tap Changer Operation Controls

Using the CONTROL contacts to remotely operate the tap-changer for winding resistance tests.

Winding Resistance Operation Buttons

Describes buttons for tap changer control and capturing measurements.

Transformer Configuration for Winding Tests

Selecting transformer configuration and vector group for testing, or using manual test mode.

HV Winding Resistance Measurements

Performing winding resistance measurements on High Voltage windings with configuration.

LV Winding Resistance Measurements

Performing winding resistance measurements on Low Voltage windings with configuration.

LV Dual Tap Winding Resistance

Measuring winding resistance on LV with dual taps, including configuration and connection.

Winding Resistance Connection Guide

Connecting leads to the test object and selecting test current for measurements.

Winding Resistance with Transformer Config

Step-by-step guide for winding resistance tests with transformer configuration and selecting windings.

Winding Resistance: No OLTC/Taps

Performing winding resistance tests when no OLTC or taps are present.

Winding Resistance: DETC Taps

Testing transformers with DETC, including tap changer operation and re-connecting cables.

TRAX Demagnetization Procedure

Demagnetization Procedure

Procedure for demagnetizing transformer cores before or after tests, using alternating DC voltage/current.

TRAX Turns Ratio Testing

Turns Ratio Test Settings

Configuring preferences for Turns Ratio tests, including ratio, phase deviation, and max error.

Turns Ratio Step-by-Step Instructions

Connecting cables, selecting generator, and performing the turns ratio test.

Transformer Configuration for Turns Ratio

Defining transformer configuration and vector group for accurate turns ratio measurements.

HV-LV Turns Ratio: Primary Taps

Performing turns ratio tests on HV-LV windings with taps on the primary side.

HV-LV Turns Ratio: Secondary Taps

Performing turns ratio tests on HV-LV windings with taps on the secondary side.

HV-Tertiary Turns Ratio Tests

Performing turns ratio tests on HV-Tertiary windings.

Turns Ratio Step-by-Step Instructions (Detailed)

Detailed steps for turns ratio tests with transformer configuration and tap settings.

TRAX Excitation Current Measurement

Excitation Current Settings

Selecting calculated parameters to be displayed in the results table for excitation current tests.

Excitation Current Step-by-Step

Guide for performing excitation current tests with and without transformer configuration.

TRAX Short-Circuit Impedance

Short-Circuit Impedance Settings

Selecting calculated parameters like Xs, Ls, PF, and Rs for impedance tests.

Transformer Configuration for Impedance

Selecting transformer configuration and defining winding pairs for impedance measurements.

HV-LV Impedance Measurements

Performing per-phase impedance measurements on HV-LV windings.

Three-Phase Equivalent Impedance

Using the three-phase equivalent model for impedance measurements on Y and delta configurations.

TRAX Data Handling and Reporting

General Data Handling Principles

Overview of TRAX data architecture, tests, measurements, sessions, and saving modes.

Test Object Configuration

Configuring test object details and understanding manual vs. configured test modes.

Manual Test Object Configuration

Performing direct measurements without test object information in manual mode.

Configured Test Object Setup

Entering mandatory test object configuration for accurate reporting and analysis.

Saving and Reporting TRAX Tests

Steps for saving a test session into a report file, including file naming and location.

Report and Save View Navigation Buttons

Describes navigation buttons within report and save interfaces.

TRAX Report Action Buttons

Explains action buttons for managing tests within the report window.

Loading TRAX Files

Instructions for opening and loading previously saved test files or reports.

Loading TRAX Test Templates

Using existing reports as templates for new test sessions to save time and effort.

Deleting Files from TRAX

How to select and delete files from the 'Load file' window.

TRAX Logfile Management

Accessing and organizing logfiles by application for emergency/backup use.

TRAX Remote Control and Communication

TRAX Communication Ports

Details the Ethernet, WiFi, and USB ports for data transfer and remote operation.

TRAX Remote Control Options

Using TRAX220/280 with external devices for remote control functionality.

Connecting a Device to TRAX for Control

Steps for installing software and connecting a remote device to the TRAX unit.

TRAX Off-line Simulation Mode

Using TRAX Control in offline mode for demonstration, training, or report work.

Updating TRAX Software

TRAX Software Upgrading Methods

Methods for upgrading TRAX software via Internet or USB stick.

Upgrading TRAX via Internet

Step-by-step guide for updating TRAX software using an internet connection.

Upgrading TRAX via USB

Instructions for updating TRAX software using a USB stick.

Getting TRAX Updates via PC

Procedure for downloading updates via PC and transferring them to TRAX via USB.

TRAX System Specifications

TRAX Technical Specifications

Technical specifications for the TRAX system, including operating environment, outputs, and dimensions.

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