Atec 651028 User Manual

AVO INTERNATIONAL

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Heavy-duty Model,
Cat. No. 653031

BIDDLE IMPULSE GENERATORS

Dual-Voltage Model — This 80-lb
(36kg) constant energy unit permits
up to 450 Joules to be discharged over
both the 7.5 and 15 kV ranges of the
unit.

Standard Model — This unit stores up
to 1250 Joules at 25 kV to meet the
requirements of a majority of applica­tions.

Heavy-Duty Model — This powerful
unit, designed for van or substation
use, offers the highest impulse rating
in the industry. It delivers up to 5400
Joules at 30 kV (12 µF). A 24 µF option
is available which delivers up to 10,800
Joules at 30 kv.

APPLICATIONS

Biddle impulse generators pinpoint
faults on primary distribution cable
rated from 3.3 to 35 kV, including di­rected buried cable and cable in
conduit or duct.

For faults that do not break down in
the impulse mode, a burn mode is pro­vided to reduce the resistance so that
those faults will break down under im­pulse voltage.

In addition to fault locating, these units
can be used as proof testers to check
the quality of insulation before and
after cable repair.

Dual-voltage Model,
Cat. No. 651016

Standard Model,
Cat. No. 651028

Impulse Generators

BIDDLE

®

Impulse Generators

• Maintenance-free
operation

• Engineered to assure
optimum operator safety

• Heavy-Duty model
delivers up to 10,800
Joules — the highest
impulse in the industry

• Simple to use, even for
the infrequent operator

DESCRIPTION

®

Biddle
signed to locate faults in power cable
by the high voltage impulse method,
in which a high-voltage impulse is
transmitted down the cable to cause
the fault to arc. The arcing fault is then
pinpointed using an appropriate im­pulse detector.

Biddle impulse generators may also
be used to perform voltage versus time
acceptance tests, or to burn faults that
fail to break down under impulse to
reduce their resistance. AVO offers
four models to meet every application:

15-kV Portable Model — This 75-lb
(34 kg) portable unit delivers 536
Joules for pinpointing faults on most
primary distribution cable rated to 15
kV.

impulse generators are de-

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Biddle impulse generators offer spe­cific benefits that ensure efficient,
effective and safe fault locating.

Rugged Construction

• Housed in sturdy metal cabinets us­ing welded construction throughout
to withstand the rigors of field opera­tion.

• Impulse switches use tungsten
ohmic contacts for extended life.

Simple Operation

• Modular control panels with a mini­mum of controls and instrumentation
reduce operation complexity.

• Single lever operation mode selec­tor eliminates the need to disconnect
and manually interchange high volt­age output cables.

• High voltage and return leads are
combined in one coaxial cable elimi­nating the need to unravel the total
length of test cable during operation.

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BIDDLE IMPULSE GENERATORS

Standard Safety Features

• Isolated high voltage output cable

• Zero-start voltage interlock

• High voltage ON lamp

• Automatic grounding upon shut­down

• Redundant ground connections

• Manual grounding of capacitor and
cable by Mode Selector for safety.

• Viewing window to confirm internal
grounding system

• Circuit breakers for overload pro­tection

• External interlock provision

• Meters remain active even when
power is off

Continuous Voltage Control

• Allows full adjustment of output
voltage over the impulse and proof/
burn range

• Limits the output voltage to the
minimum necessary for breakdown

Maintenance-Free Operation

• Quality components and construc­tion assure ongoing reliable operation

15-kV PortableModel
(Catalog #651017)

For lightweight economy, this 75-lb
(34-kg) instrument discharges 563
Joules at 15 kV.

Specific capabilities include:

• It will locate all faults on 15-kV class
direct buried cable.

• Its 25-kV/30mA burn mode is handy
for simple breakdown testing and fault
resistance reduction on cables up to
15 kV.

15-kV Portable Model, Cat. No. 651017

Dual-voltage Model, Cat. No. 651016

Dual-Voltage Model
(Catalog #651016)

For power without pounds, this light­weight constant energy unit features
dual voltages to permit up to 450
Joules to be discharged over both a

7.5 and 15 kV range. On the 7.5 kV
range this unit utilizes a 16 µF capaci­tor which produces an extremely loud
“thump” at the fault.

This model is designed primarily for
direct buried cable in applications
that require instrument transport
without a truck or van.

Specific capabilities include:

• On the 7.5 kV range, it can be used
on 5 kV class cable without a reduc­tion in signal energy.

• On the 15 kV range, it is sufficiently
powerful to locate faults on 15 kV
class direct buried cable.

• The 25 kV proof mode permits main­tenance testing of 5 kV class cable.

• The 25 kV/30 mA burn mode per­mits simple breakdown testing and
fault resistance reduction to locate
faults on 15 kV class cable.

Standard Model
(Catalog #651028)

For a broad range of application capa­bility in a portable instrument, this
unit delivers 1250 Joules at 25 kV. Al­though this unit is heavier than the
15-kV and dual-voltage models, it is
still portable for convenient transport
to remote sites. The energy output
makes this unit effective on direct bur­ied cable and simple conduit circuits.

Specific capabilities include:

• With a 25-kV impulse voltage out­put, it finds faults on 15, 25 and 35 kV
class direct buried or “in conduit”
cable.

• The 30 kV proof mode permits ac­ceptance testing of 5 kV class cable
and maintenance testing of 8 kV class
cable.

• The 30 kV/50 mA burn mode per­mits simple breakdown testing and
fault resistance reduction to locate
faults on 25 kV class cable.

Standard model, cat. no. 651028

Heavy-Duty Model
(Catalog #653031)

This model offers the highest impulse
rating in the industry. When using the
optional 12 µF reserve capacitor, it can
deliver a discharge of 10,800 Joules at
30 kV intermittently. This option pro­duces a louder “thump” at the fault
site resulting in locating success at
lower voltages.

This model features skids for standard
mounting in a van, trailer or truck, and
can be optionally caster-mounted for
station use.

This unit is designed for heavy-duty
applications such as complex network
circuits and faults located in pockets
of water and oil. It will find virtually all
the faults in primary distribution
cable.

Specific capabilities include:

• With its 3750 or 7500 Joule at 25 kV
impulse voltage output, it can find
faults on 35 kV class direct buried
cable or in conduit or duct.

BIDDLE IMPULSE GENERATORS

• The 65 kV proof mode permits ac­ceptance testing of 15 kV class cable
and maintenance testing of 25 kV class
cable.

• The 65 kV/100 mA burn mode per­mits simple breakdown testing and
fault resistance reduction to locate
faults on 35 kV class cable.

This unit offers the following power
output capabilities:

• It delivers 3750 Joules with 12 µF at
25 kV every 5 seconds, with an
overrange that permits a maximum
discharge of 5400 Joules at 30 kV inter­mittently.

• Optionally, it delivers 7500 Joules
with 24 µF at 25 kV every 10 seconds,
with an overrange that permits a maxi­mum discharge of 10,800 Joules at 30
kV intermittently.

SPECIFICATIONS
Input Power

15-kV Portable and Dual-Voltage

Models: Nominal 120 Vac, 4.5 A, 1-φ,

50/60 Hz

Standard Model: Nominal 120 Vac, 9 A,

1-φ, 60 Hz

Heavy-Duty Model: Nominal 120 Vac,

25 A, 3 kVA, 60 Hz.

To order instrument with input other
than noted above, add one of the follow­ing to Catalog No.:

-43 Nominal 120 Vac, 50 Hz

-44 Nominal 220 Vac, 60 Hz

-45 Nominal 220 Vac, 50 Hz

-46 Nominal 240 Vac, 60 Hz

-47 Nominal 240 Vac, 50 Hz

Cables Supplied

One permanently connected shielded
output cable for coaxial high voltage
and return leads; one ground cable,
and one permanently connected input
cord. Lengths shown below.

Dimensions

15-kV Portable Model

27 L x 13.5 W x 13.5 H in.
(690 L x 343 W x 343 W mm)

Dual-Voltage Model

13.5 L x 13.5 W x 24 H in.
(243 L x 343 W x 610 W mm)

Standard Model

16 L x 16 W x 34 H in.
(406 L x 406 W x 364 H mm)

Heavy-Duty Model

36 L x 24 W x 40 H in.
(914 L x 610 W x 1016 H mm)

Environmental

Temperature

Operating: 14 to 113

o

F (-10 to +45oC)

Storage: -22 to +131oF (-30 to +55oC)

Elevation

7500 ft (2286 m) maximum. Derate
voltage at higher altitudes.

Humidity

5 to 95% RH noncondensing.

Climate

Operation in direct rain or snow is
prohibited.

Cable Length

Model Output Ground Input

15-kV Portable and 25 ft (7.6 m) 15 ft (4.5 m) 15 ft (4.5 m)
Dual-Voltage

Standard 50 ft (15.2 m) 25 ft (7.6 m) 25 ft (7.6 m)
Heavy-Duty 150 ft (45.6 m) 50 ft (15.2 m) 25 ft (7.6 m)

Heavy-duty model, cat. no. 653031

SPECIFICATIONS

Max. Stored Storage Impulse Output Ranges

Model Cat. No. Energy Capacitance Interval Impulse Proof Test Burn Current Weight

15-kV 651017 563 Joules 5 µF Variable 0 to 15 kV 0 to 25 kV 0 to 30 mA 75 lb
Portable 1 to 5 s (34 kg)

Dual-Voltage 651016 450 Joules 16 µF 8 s 0 to 7.5 kV 0 to 25 kV 0 to 30 mA 80 lb

4 µF (36 kg)

Standard 651028 1250 Joules 4 µF 6 s @ 60 Hz 0 to 25 kV 0 to 30 kV 0 to 50 mA 195 lb

7.2 s @ 50 Hz (88 kg)

653031 3750 Joules 12 µF 5 s @ 60 Hz 0 to 25 kV 0 to 65 kV 0 to 100 mA 750 lb

Heavy-Duty 5400 Joules* 12 µF 6 s @ 50 Hz 0 to 30 kV (340 kg)

653031-32 7500 Joules 24 µF 10 s @ 60 Hz 0 to 25 kV 0 to 65 kV 0 to 100 mA 770 lb

10,800 Joules* 24 µF 12 s @ 50 Hz 0 to 30 kV (349 kg)

*Intermittent

BIDDLE IMPULSE GENERATORS

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR CABLE FAULT LOCATING

Acoustic/Electromagnetic Surge Detector

The Biddle

®

SD-3000 has been designed to pinpoint faults
in shielded, direct buried cables by detecting both the
electromagnetic and acoustic pulses emitted from an arc­ing fault when it is surged. Either single or dual detector
configurations are available. As a single detector, the set
provides detection of acoustic
emission, measurement of time
delay between acoustic and
electromagnetic signals, and
distance to the fault. If a sec­ond detector is added, the set
will also display the direction
to the fault.

The SD-3000 can be used with

®

Biddle

PFL Systems or with
surge generators of other
manufacturers.

Electromagnetic Impulse Detector

The Biddle® Electromagnetic Impulse Detector has been
designed to localize faults on buried cable by detecting
the magnitude and polarity of current established on a
cable during surging with a surge generator.

The instrument is composed of an amplifier module,
sheath coil, and carrying case. It is typically used on
network systems to isolate a fault between manholes. An
optional earth frame and surface coil are available.

The Electromagnetic Impulse Detector can be used with
Biddle PFL Systems or with surge generators of other
manufacturers.

If an integrated fault locating system is required which will provide the pre-location capabilities of arc
reflection or surge pulse reflection methods, consider one of the BIDDLE® Power Cable Fault Locating
Systems. Any of the PFL series can be supplied complete with a DART® Cable Analysis System integrating a
total fault locating system into one package.

ORDERING INFORMATION

Item Cat. No.

15-kV Portable Impulse Generator......................... 651017

Dual-Voltage Impulse Generator ............................ 651016

Standard Impulse Generator .................................. 651028

Heavy-Duty Impulse Generator .............................. 653031

Optional Accessories
Cat. No. 651016 and 651028

Folding two-wheel hand truck................................ 650402

Kit of four casters (651028 only)............................ 650403

Kit of two 10 in. (254 mm) wheels with leveling

foot and pneumatic tires (651028 only)............ 650404

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PHONE: (800) 723-AVO-1 (723-2861)
FAX: [phone]

CANADA

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SCARBOROUGH, ON M1S 3R2
CANADA
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FAX: [phone]

Item Cat. No.
Cat. No. 653031

Caster-mounted with handle ............................. 653031-04

Vertical control panel......................................... 653031-08

Adjustable pulse rate timer for

repetitions from 2 to 10 seconds.................. 653031-16

Additional 12 µF capacitor with adjustable

timer for obtaining 25 kV output with

24 µF of capacitance....................................... 653031-32

Digital voltmeter and ammeter ......................... 653031-48

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