SA10A - User Manual EN00 Rev3
SA10A - User Manual EN00 Rev3
SA10A - User Manual EN00 Rev3
USER MANUAL
2019-02-18
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Rev 3
Page 2 (41)
INDEX.
INDEX. ........................................................................................................................................... 2
3.1.4 Connections for two or more breaking units per phase. ........................................................................................ 8
5 Technical Specification............................................................................................................... 15
6 Maintenance. ............................................................................................................................ 18
7 Adjustments. ............................................................................................................................. 22
7.2.7 Check auxiliary contact inputs. 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b. ....................................................................................... 27
7.3.3 Calibration wizard for analogue transducer inputs T1, T2, T3. ........................................................................... 33
8 Transportation/SCRAPPING/Recycling. ...................................................................................... 39
10 CE-declaration. ........................................................................................................................ 40
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION.
The is a portable instrument, especially designed to analyze Circuit Breakers in the field.
Even though is intended for use together with a computer, it can be used stand-alone for some simpler
measurements. To be handy in field works, the is built into a small and robust metal carry case. On the cover
section of the carry case, a notebook computer can be placed while testing.
The measurements that can be made without a Windows computer are: voltage and current for both motor and coils,
time for three independent contacts in, open, close and close-open operations and static resistance of main contacts.
Travel transducers.
Up to three, digital or analogue, travel transducers, in any combination, can be used for simultaneous measurements.
Resistance measurement.
Main contact resistance measuring can directly be done with an internal 200 Amp current generator. Both static and
dynamic measuring is possible. Pre-insertion resistor resistance can be measured with use of a reference resistance
Motor monitoring.
In the Auxiliary section there is provisions to monitor current and voltage from an external motor supply.
Internal sampling.
Sampling frequency for analogue and digital functions can be programmed for frequencies up to 50 kHz. Note! The PC-
software sets the sampling frequency.
Power supply
The SA10A must powered with an external AC- or DC- power supply.
Environmental
SA10A is built in a small metal carry case designed for rough handling in tough outdoor environments. All connections are
protected for any possible type of electrical discharges and disturbances. Some of the inputs are even protected against
faulty connections up to 300V peak.
PC-Computer
In most cases a standard windows notebook computer can be used but for tougher environments an outdoor type is
recommended. For recommended minimum requirements for the notebook computer. See BTS11 User manual
PC-software
See separate manual BTS11 User manual for more information.
2 SAFETY REGULATIONS
Important!
• Ground connection.
Always connect the separate ground terminal (green/yellow) on SA10A to protective ground before any other
connections.
The SA10A unit can only be used in electrical system with a single ground.
If there is a High voltage ground and Low voltage ground make sure that there is no potential voltages difference
between these grounds. If a voltages difference exists between grounds, consult local safety regulations.
Check that the separate protective ground wire is in good condition before connection.
Make sure that the power socket for mains is a grounded outlet and that the power cable is in good condition before
connected the main power to the control unit SA10A.
• Connections.
Before connecting the SA10A to a high-voltage circuit breaker, make sure that the breaker poles are in position CLOSE,
and disconnected from the power line at both sides. The breaker must also be grounded on at least one side.
Follow local safety regulations for work on high-voltage circuit breakers.
All cables shall first be connected to the SA10A before any connections to the test object.
Use of touch-protected connectors is required for personal safety.
Only use original cables for connection and make sure that the cables are in good conditions.
When the SA10A is connected to a wall socket, the socket must be a grounded power outlet.
Note! The inputs for coils “Uc” and motor “Um” are not fused!
Make sure that the output powers to these inputs are fused with maximum 32A.
Take care when working near bare connectors and bus bars. Contact with a conductor may cause an electrical shock.
Take special care at wet conditions.
If a test sequence shall be running in automatic mode it’s absolutely necessary to have a security circuit that prevent
surrounding personal to touch the test object during the sequence.
The power supplies for coils and motor must be interlocked to a security circuit that cut the power if the security
circuit is open.
The SA10A can be powered from any AC source 100-240V or DC source 100-240 VDC (with a ground connection).
When the SA10A is connected to a wall socket, the socket must be a grounded power outlet.
IMPORTANT!
The SA10A have a separate grounding terminal (green/yellow) that must be grounded to the nearest protective earth
(ground) with a separate wire.
3.0 CONNECTIONS
• Use separate contact groups ("Contacts 1" - "Contacts 3") for separate phases.
• Use contacts "A" - "D" for separate breaker elements in each phase.
• Use contacts "a" and "b" for connection of auxiliary contacts (live or free)
Note! Do not exceed the input voltage limit of 250 V AC or 300 V DC.
Note!
The value of the pre-insertion resistor must be in the range 50 - 5000 ohm
3.2.2 CONNECTION.
Use a connection cable with an area of 25mm² or more, to connect from the 200A current generator to the
breaking unit that is going to be measured.
Important!
200A Red Pole of is connected to chassis ground, and must be connected to the grounded side of the breaking
unit. See figure 2.4
Important!
Keep the two measuring wires connected to Ur+ and Ur- near together (twisted) as long as possible to reduce
interference and get a good measuring result.
Note!
If there is a current transformer (CT) in the circuit, the 200A current from SA10A shall if possible be connected so that the
200A measuring current not go through the CT. If that not possible, the secondary windings of the CT must be short
circuit and the CT must be demagnetized after done test.
The voltage across the reference resistor and the pre-insertion resistor are recommended to be greater than 20VDC and
must be less than 300VDC. Try to get as high current as possibly to avoid influence from surrounded capacitive current.
3.3.3 CONNECTION.
See figure 2.5. Make sure that the Resistor itself and connections to the reference resistor are well isolated.
Note! Do not connect the motor to SA10A. See 3.4.2 Connection of operating coils. for connections.
Note!
The white 4 mm panel socket "ISOL" is an isolated connection that can be used to disconnect the control circuits of the
breaker.
Note!
The connection of the motor circuit is optional and is only necessary for monitoring the voltage and current
+
~ Open Coil
Coil Voltage
<=32A
-
~
Motor
+
~
Motor Voltage
<=32A
-
~
Figure. 2.6 Connection of the breaker operating mechanism
Up to three pulse- or analog transducers can be connected to the inputs T1, T2, T3.
Tip!
Any standard Windows PC with one free RS232, USB 2.0, USB 3.0 port can be connected.
Use a standard straight serial RS232 PC-cable with a 9 pole DSUB Male Female connectors, for connection to .
The instruction below only handles the operating instruction for using the as a stand-alone instrument.
See separate BTS11 User manual for use of the PC-software
The SA10A LCD-display and two operation buttons "OPEN" and "CLOSE" for simpler operations and measurements.
Starting up the display will present the version of the internal software.
SWITCH ANALYSER
SA10A 5.11
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After unit is started the display shows, the next operation that can Symbol Voltage type
be done: Ready for Open or Ready for Close" V= Volt DC
Voltage value for inputs: Uc, Uk, Ul, Um. V~ Volt AC
Current value: Im for motor. A= Ampere DC
A~ Ampere AC
Ready for Close 21°
Uc 0 V= Uk 0 V= Symbol Meaning
Ul 0 V= Um 0 V= Battery fully charged
Im 0.0 A= blinking Battery charging
blinking Battery below 10Volt
When the display shows
Pressing Button
Ready for Close 31°
CLOSE: A close operation is done
Uc 110 V= Uk 0 V=
Ul 0 V= Um 230 V~ OPEN: Nothing happens
Im 0.0 A= CLOSE and OPEN: A close-open operation is done
Note! Resistance measurement can only be done when the SA10A is powered from a separate AC or DC source.
The results of the operation are automatically displayed after a made operation.
After a CLOSE, OPEN or CLOSE-OPEN operation.
Result will display operating times for contacts 1A, 2A, 3A, in milliseconds. (Ring marked contact inputs on the panel).
Pressing any of the operation buttons "CLOSE" or "OPEN" will get you back to monitoring mode where new operations
and measurements can be done.
Note! To prevent overheating of the unit and depletion of the batteries. A timer in the top right corner counts down until
next resistance measuring can be performed.
5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.
MAINS SUPPLY
Marked: MAINS
Input voltage: 100 – 240 V DC / AC 50/60 Hz
Max power: 50W
Connector type: IEC Inlet Filter
Fuses: 2
Fuse type: 5x20mm
Fuse rating: T3.15A
INTERNAL BATTERY
Quantity: 1
Used for: Static and Dynamic Resistance measurement
Battery type: Hawker Lead Accumulator 6 V 5 A, 0809-0012 (XMB)
Battery rating 12Volt (2x6V 5A Lead accumulator)
Battery charging: 13.5-14.0V @ 0.5A
Battery float voltage: 13.6V @ 25°C
Life Time: <= 8 year
Fuses: 1
Fuse Panel mounted: BUSSMANN BY EATON 25A aM
MAIN CONTACTS
Marked: A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3, C4.
Inputs: 12 independent.
Function: Measure contact timing of main and pre-insert resistor contacts
Voltage: 48Vdc
Current: Max 11 mA when load is between 24-48V
Max 30 mA when load is between 0-24V
Timing accuracy: 20s at 50 KHz sampling.
Max Voltage between red and black output: 250VAC / 300VDC
AUXILIARY CONTACTS
Marked: 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b.
Inputs: 6 independent
Function: Measure contact timing of aux contacts
Voltage: 24Vdc
Current: Max 11 mA
Timing accuracy: 20s at 50 KHz sampling.
Max Voltage between red and black output: 250VAC / 300VDC
TRAVEL INPUTS
Marked: T1, T2, T3.
Inputs: 3 digital or analog.
Digital input receiver: 2 RS422 quadrature inputs
Digital resolution 16bit @ 100Mhz
Digital transducer speed Max 10 Mbps
Digital accuracy Depending on transducer resolution
Voltage measure: W1, W2, W3 5 V DC, accuracy 0,005V DC
Analog min resistance: 100 Ohm.
Analog resolution: 14 bits. Resolution ≈ 0.6mV / Bit
Power output: +5 VDC 100 mA.
RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT
Marked: Ur, Ir.
Inputs: 1 analog.
Outputs: 1 Current generator 200-210 A 4 V DC @ 200ms.
COIL INPUTS
Marked: Uc, COM. Not fused, max 300V AC/DC, 32A
Inputs: 1 analog.
Voltage measure: Uc Range 0-300 V DC. Accuracy < 1% or 1V DC
Range 0 - 300 V AC. Accuracy < 1% or 1V AC
Analog resolution: 14 bits. Resolution ≈ 56mV / Bit.
COIL OUTPUTS
Marked: CLOSE,OPEN,COM. Supplied from Uc
Outputs: 2 Semiconductor controlled.
Protection: Short circuit current limit >= 35A.
Current measure: Ic 0 - 45A DC. Accuracy < 1% or 0.1A DC
0 - 32A AC. Accuracy < 1% or 0.1A AC
Analog resolution: 14 bits. Resolution ≈ 5.7mA / Bit.
MOTOR INPUT
Marked: Um, COM. Not fused, max 300V AC/DC, 32A
Inputs: 1 analog.
Protection: Internal isolated
Voltage measure: Um Range 0-300 V DC. Accuracy < 1% or 1V DC
Range 0 - 300 V AC. Accuracy < 1% or 1V AC
Analog resolution: 14 bits. Resolution ≈ 56mV / Bit.
MOTOR OUTPUT
Marked: MOTOR, COM. Supplied from input Um.
Outputs: 1 constant output
Protection: Internal isolated.
Not fused, max 300V AC/DC, 32A
Current measure: Im Range 0-90A DC. Accuracy < 1% or 0.1 A DC
Range 0 - 60A AC. Accuracy < 1% or 0.1 A AC
Analog resolution: 14 bits. Resolution ≈ 11.5mA / Bit.
COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 1
Marked: RS-232.
Protection: Internal isolated
Baud rate 115.2 K baud
Data size 8-bit
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control none
COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 2
Marked: USB 1.1 / USB 2.0 full-speed.
Protection: Internal isolated
Baud rate 115.2 K baud
Data size 8-bit
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control none
DISPLAY
Type: LCD Backlit
Characters: 4 rows, 20 characters per row. 5x8 Dots Per Character
PUSHBUTTONS
Marked: CLOSE, OPEN
Close button: Make a Close operation if breaker is in Open position
Open button: Make an Open operation if breaker is in Close position
Close + Open button: Make a Close-Open operation if breaker is in Open position
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY: II
MANUFACTURER: Elcon AB
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770 14 Nyhammar SWEDEN
6 MAINTENANCE.
The SA10A should not be stored in subzero temperatures for a longer period of time.
It should not be stored in extreme environments either.
Note!
SA10A internal batteries may need recharging if it has been stored for several months.
Recharge by connecting the mains power cable.
2. Locate the compartment lid. 3. Open the compartment lid 4. Open the accessory box.
5. Take out one of the two 25 A aM 6. Locate the battery fuse holder. 7. Unscrew the fuse holder cap (turn
fuses. (one is spare fuse) counterclockwise)
8. Insert the fuse into the fuse holder 9. Insert the fuse with the cap into 10. Screw and tighten the fuse
cap. the fuse holder. holder. (Turn clockwise)
• The new software will now be transferred to the Control unit. This may take a while.
When the display shows the following screen the SA10A is ready to use.
7 ADJUSTMENTS.
7.1 GENERAL.
The calibration of is done with the software BTS11. Refer to User manual for operating instructions. All analogue
inputs on the are software calibrated. Calibration can easy be done from a calibration guide. All calibration
constants and password for changing constants are saved in the .
Principle of calibration. Two points are measured at abt.10 respective about 90% of full scale for selected input. The
values are measured with both the and a connected reference instrument. With the equation for the straight
line, new calibration constants are then calculated.
Coil voltage Uc
Coil current Ic
Motor voltage Um
Motor current Im
Voltage input Uk, Ul
Analog transducers T1, T2, T3
Voltage for resistance Ur
Current for resistance Ir
Calibration and functional test is done from the control unit window in
DC Supply + → COM (COILS), COM (AUX), COM (Ref.). Verify in BTS11 that each input is
within the specification below.
If the values are near the limit of accuracy, calibration is necessary. See.
7.3.1 Calibration wizard for voltage measurement inputs Uc, Uk, Ul, Um.
See section 7.3.2 Calibration wizard for current measurement inputs Ic, Im.
If the values are near the limit of accuracy, calibration is necessary. See.
If the values are near the limit of accuracy, calibration is necessary. See.
7.2.5 GROUNDING.
Resistance between from power inlet ground pin to Ground spade terminal < 0.5Ω
Resistance between from power inlet ground pin to 200A + spade terminal < 0.5Ω
Resistance between power inlet ground pin to D-Sub shield RS232 < 0.5Ω
Note!
The dialogue box has three tabs for different types of inputs.
The calibration constants for selected inputs are displayed.
For tab Analogue Inputs the inputs is selected from a dropdown list box.
Command buttons
New Password. Change of current password (The password is saved in SA10A).
Customer settings. With this button you can change the instrument number assigned to the unit.
The instrument number is printed with the calibration.
Calibration wizard. Start a calibration guide for selected inputs.
Print. Printout all calibration constants for SA10A on a connected printer.
Save. Saves all calibration constants to SA10A.
Cancel. Close the dialog box.
The calibration procedure is almost the same for all inputs.
Tab Transducers
7.3.3 Calibration wizard for analogue transducer inputs T1, T2, T3.
Tab Resistance
7.3.4 Calibration of resistance measurement input Ur.
7.3.5 Calibration of resistance measurement input Ir.
7.3.1 Calibration wizard for voltage measurement inputs Uc, Uk, Ul, Um.
Note!
The instrument box shows the voltage value from selected
channel measured by the control unit
7.3.3 CALIBRATION WIZARD FOR ANALOGUE TRANSDUCER INPUTS T1, T2, T3.
To open window Calibration SA10A see 7.3 Recalibration procedure.
Important!
Calibration of input Ur must be done before the calibration
of the current measuring Ir.
Note!
Calibration of voltage measuring input Ur must be
done before the calibration of the current measuring
Ir.
Input Ur is used as a reference instrument when the
current Ir is calibrated.
Note!
8 TRANSPORTATION/SCRAPPING/RECYCLING.
Before transportation remove all cables from the SA10A unit when moving/transportation the equipment.
Put the SA10A and the cables in intended locations in a transporting case (can be ordered from ELCON AB)
Scrapping/Recycling of replaced components shall be done according to local rules and laws.
Note: The SA10A contains a Lead-acid battery that must be take care off according to local rules and laws.
9 SA10A ACCESSORIES.
E-Mail: info@elcon.se
Phone: +46(0)240-641120
Fax: +46(0)240-641319
10 CE-DECLARATION.
Declaration of conformity
According to the
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Type of equipment
Test equipment for test of HV-circuit breakers in field
The following standards and/or technical specifications, which comply with good engineering practice in safety matters in
force within the EEA, have been applied:
We assure that relevant technical documentation (TCF) has been established and can be made available by: Lars-Göran
Eriksson, Product manager
Additional information
The product is CE-marked in 2018