Vanguard CT-8000 S3 User Manual

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CT-8000 S3

DIGITAL CIRCUIT BREAKER ANALYZER

USER’S MANUAL

Vanguard Instruments Company, Inc.

1520 S. Hellman Ave. Ontario, California 91761, USA

TEL: (909) 923-9390 FAX: (909) 923-9391

October 2013

Revision 1

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SAFETY SUMMARY

FOLLOW EXACT OPERATING PROCEDURES

Any deviation from the procedures described in this User’s Manual may create one or more safety hazards, may damage the CT-8000 S3, or cause errors in the test results. Vanguard Instruments Company, Inc. assumes no liability for unsafe or improper use of the CT-8000 S3.

All safety precautions provided in this manual must be observed during all phases of testing including test preparation, test lead connection, actual testing, and test lead disconnection.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

Only trained operators shall use the CT-8000 S3. All devices under test shall be off-line and fully isolated. Do not perform test procedures or service unless another person is also present who

is capable of rendering aid and resuscitation.

DO NOT MODIFY TEST EQUIPMENT

To avoid the risk of introducing additional or unknown hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to any CT-8000 S3 test unit. To ensure that all designed safety features are maintained, it is highly recommended that repairs be performed only by Vanguard Instruments Company factory personnel or by an authorized repair service provider. Unauthorized modifications can cause safety hazards and will void the manufacturer’s warranty.

WARNING

Do not remove test leads during a test. Failure to heed this warning can result in electrical shock to personnel and damage to the equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT ..................................................................................... 1

1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. .. 2

1.1 General Description and Features ................................................................................... 2

1.2 Optional Features ............................................................................................................ 4

1.3 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................... 5

1.4 CT-8000 S3 Controls and Indicators ................................................................................. 6

2.0 PRE-TEST SETUP ................................................................................................................... 8

2.1 LCD Screen Contrast Control ............................................................................................ 8

2.2 Printer Paper Control ....................................................................................................... 8

2.3 Printer Paper .................................................................................................................... 8

3.0 OPERATING PROCEDURES ................................................................................................. 10

3.1 Cable Connections ......................................................................................................... 10

3.1.1. Contact Cable Connections .................................................................................... 10

3.1.2. Initiate Cable Connections ..................................................................................... 12

3.1.3. Dynamic Resistance Test Connections ................................................................... 14

3.1.4. Online Timing Connections (with optional Online Timing feature) ....................... 15

3.1.5. Dual Ground Connections (with optional Dual Ground feature) ........................... 17

3.1.6. Analog and Digital Voltage Monitoring Connections ............................................. 18

3.1.7. External Trigger Input Connections ........................................................................ 19

3.1.8. Digital Transducer Connection ............................................................................... 20

3.1.9. Resistor Type Transducer Connection .................................................................... 21

3.2 Changing Setup Parameters ........................................................................................... 22

3.2.1. Entering Test Record Header Information ............................................................. 22

3.2.2. Setting the Clock ..................................................................................................... 25

3.2.3. Configuring Automatic or Manual Printing of Test Results .................................... 26

3.2.4. Setting the Units of Measure ................................................................................. 27

3.2.5. Setting the OPEN Timing Analysis Points ............................................................... 28

3.2.6. Selecting the Contact Cycle Reading Frequency .................................................... 31

3.2.7. Configuring the Channel Settings ........................................................................... 35

3.2.8. Configuring the Contact Filter Settings .................................................................. 37

3.2.9. Configuring the Transducer Encoder Filter Setting ................................................ 39

3.2.10. Configuring the Digital Rotary Transducer Settings ............................................... 41

3.2.11. Configuring the Resister Type Transducer Settings ............................................... 43

3.3 Performing Circuit Breaker Timing Tests ....................................................................... 51

3.3.1. Timing an OPEN Operation ..................................................................................... 52

3.3.2. Timing a CLOSE-OPEN Operation ........................................................................... 55

3.3.3. Timing an OPEN-CLOSE-OPEN Operation ............................................................... 59

3.3.5. Performing a Static Resistance Test ....................................................................... 68

3.3.6. Performing a Dynamic Resistance Test .................................................................. 70

3.3.7. Printing or Viewing Timing Results ......................................................................... 74

3.4 Working with Test Records ............................................................................................ 85

3.4.1. Saving a Timing Record in Flash EEPROM .............................................................. 85

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3.4.2. Printing a Directory of Test Records Stored in the CT-8000 S3's Memory ............ 86

3.4.3. Printing a Directory of Test Records Stored in a USB Flash Drive .......................... 88

3.4.4. Recalling a Test Record from the Flash EEPROM ................................................... 89

3.4.5. Restoring a Test Record from a USB Flash Drive .................................................... 91

3.4.6. Copying Test Records to a USB Flash Drive ............................................................ 93

3.4.7. Deleting Test Records from the Flash EEPROM ..................................................... 95

3.4.8. Deleting Test Records from a USB Flash Drive ....................................................... 98

3.5 Working With Test Plans .............................................................................................. 101

3.5.1. Recalling a Breaker Test Plan for Use ................................................................... 101

3.5.2. Printing a Directory of Test Plans Stored in the CT-8000 S3’s Memory ............... 104

3.5.3. Printing a Directory of Test Plans Stored in a USB Flash Drive ............................ 106

3.5.4. Printing a Breaker Test Plan Stored in the CT-8000's Memory ............................ 108

3.5.5. Printing a Breaker Test Plan Stored in a USB Flash Drive ..................................... 110

3.5.6. Copying a Test Plan to a USB Flash drive ............................................................. 112

4.0 DIAGNOSTICS, VERIFICATION, AND TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 117

4.1 Performing a Slow-Close Test ...................................................................................... 117

4.2 Performing a Transducer Self-Test .............................................................................. 119

4.3 Testing the Cable Hookups .......................................................................................... 121

4.4 Printing Raw Test Record Data .................................................................................... 123

4.5 Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................................ 125

5.0 APPENDICES ..................................................................................................................... 127

5.1 APPENDIX A – ITE Model 14.4K Circuit Breaker Timing Charts and Reports ............... 127

5.2 APPENDIX B – Siemens TCP Breaker Velocity Calculation ........................................... 132

5.3 APPENDIX C – Siemens SPS2 Breaker Velocity Calculation ......................................... 133

5.4 APPENDIX D – CT-8000 S3 Test Plan for Siemens SPS2 ............................................... 134

5.5 APPENDIX E – CT-8000 S3 Transducer Illustrations ..................................................... 135

5.6 APPENDIX F – CT-8000 S3 Accessories ......................................................................... 138

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. CT-8000 S3 Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 5

Table 2. Functional Descriptions of CT-8000 S3 Controls and Indicators ....................................... 7

Table 3. Descriptions of Tabulated Test Results Elements ........................................................... 78

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. CT-8000 S3 Controls and Indicators ................................................................................. 6

Figure 2. Typical 3-Phase Circuit Breaker Connections ................................................................ 10

Figure 3. Typical Connections for Series Contact Circuit Breaker ................................................ 11

Figure 4. Typical DC Trip and DC Close Control Circuit Connection ............................................. 12

Figure 5. Typical DC Trip and AC Close Control Circuit Connection .............................................. 13

Figure 6. Typical Dynamic Resistance Test Connections .............................................................. 14

Figure 7. On-line Timing Probe Set (Part No. 9021-OT) ................................................................ 15

Figure 8. Typical Connections for Optional On-line Timing Mode ............................................... 16

Figure 9. Typical Connections for Optional Dual Ground Testing Mode ...................................... 17

Figure 10. Typical Analog and Digital Voltage Monitoring Connections ...................................... 18

Figure 11. Typical External Trigger Input Cable Connections ....................................................... 19

Figure 12. Typical Digital Transducer Connection ........................................................................ 20

Figure 13. Typical Resistor Type Transducer Connection ............................................................. 21

Figure 14. Typical 50 Hz Tabulated Test Results ........................................................................... 34

Figure 15. Typical 60 Hz Tabulated Test Results ........................................................................... 34

Figure 16. Contact Filter Setting Illustrations ............................................................................... 38

Figure 17. Sample Resistor Type Transducer Setup Directory ..................................................... 49

Figure 18. Sample Timing Report Using a Resistor Type Transducer ........................................... 50

Figure 19. Typical O-C-O Test Results Graph ................................................................................ 64

Figure 20. Typical Tabulated Test Results Printout for an O-C-O Operation ................................ 65

Figure 21. Typical On-Line Timing Test Graph Printout ................................................................ 66

Figure 22. Typical On-Line Timing Test Results Printout .............................................................. 67

Figure 23. Typical Static Resistance Test Report .......................................................................... 69

Figure 24. Dynamic Resistance Graph (0 - 400 micro-ohm linear scale) ...................................... 72

Figure 25. Dynamic Resistance Graph (0 - 2000 micro-ohm linear scale) .................................... 73

Figure 26. Dynamic Resistance Graph in Semi-Log Scale ............................................................. 73

Figure 27. Typical Tabulated Test Results Printout for a CLOSE Operation ................................. 77

Figure 28. Typical Test Results Graph (CB CLOSE Test) ................................................................ 79

Figure 29. Expansion Graph from 0ms to 200ms (CB CLOSE Test) ............................................... 80

Figure 30. Typical O-C-O Test Results Graph ................................................................................ 81

Figure 31. Typical Tabulated Test Results Printout for an O-C-O Operation ................................ 82

Figure 32. Graphical Interpretation of an OPEN Timing Shot ....................................................... 83

Figure 33. Graphical Interpretation of a CLOSE Timing Shot ........................................................ 83

Figure 34. Graphical Interpretations of an OPEN-CLOSE and CLOSE-OPEN Timing Shot ............. 84

Figure 35. Sample Test Record Directory Printout ....................................................................... 87

Figure 36. Typical Test Results Printout with Pass/Fail Indicators ............................................. 103

Figure 37. Typical Test Plan Directory Printout .......................................................................... 105

Figure 38. Typical Breaker Test Plan Printout ............................................................................. 114

Figure 39. Siemens SPS2 121 CLOSE Timing Illustration ............................................................. 115

Figure 40. Siemens SPS2 121 OPEN Timing Illustration .............................................................. 116

Figure 41. Typical Slow-Close Test Results Printout ................................................................... 118

Figure 42. Partial Data Points Printout ....................................................................................... 124

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT

This document uses the following conventions:

•

A key or switch on the CT-8000 S3 is indicated as

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[KEY]

and

[SWITCH].

Menu options are referenced as (MENU OPTION).

•

Screen and menu names are referenced as “SCREEN/MENU NAME”.

•

The terms “test record” and “test shot” are used interchangeably.

•

• CT-8000 S3 LCD screen output is shown as:

1. OPTION 1

2. OPTION 2

3. OPTION 3

4. OPTION 4

5. OPTION 5

• When instructions are provided, the menu item that should be selected is shown in bold as

shown below (option 3 should be selected):

1. OPTION 1

2. OPTION 2

3. OPTION 3

4. OPTION 4

5. OPTION 5

• Warning messages are indicated as:

Warning message

WARNING

• Important notes are indicated as:

Note details

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 General Description and Features

The CT-8000 S3 is Vanguard's fourth generation EHV circuit breaker analyzer. The CT-8000 S3 is available with 3 (part number 9103-UC) or 6 contact timing channels (part number 9104-UC). The CT-8000 S3 can fully analyze a circuit breaker's performance by measuring the main contact and resistor contact time, stroke, velocity, over-travel, bounce back and contact wipes. Also, an outstanding feature of the CT-8000 S3 is the ability to perform dynamic resistance tests on circuit breaker contacts.

Dynamic Contact Resistance Test

The CT-8000 S3 can perform dynamic-resistance tests using a 200-ampere, built-in, DC power supply. One channel is available for performing a dynamic contact resistance test. The resistance measuring range is from 1 micro-ohm to 1,999 micro-ohms. The resistance chart can be used to analyze the circuit-breaker contact condition during the CB operation. This important feature can help detect circuit-breaker contact erosion or other contact problems that cannot be detected in static resistance tests. The CT-8000 S3 can also be used as a 200ampere micro-ohmmeter to test circuit-breaker contact resistance and bus connections, or can be used for other applications where a low-resistance measurement is required.

Contact Timing Input Channels

The CT-8000 S3's dry contact timing channels (up to 6 channels) are used to time the circuit breaker main contacts. Each main contact timing channel is capable of detecting the main contact and insertion resistor contact time. Timing results are displayed in milliseconds and cycles. The CT-8000 S3's timing window is selectable between 1 second, 10 seconds, and 20 seconds.

Resistor Type Transducer Inputs

The CT-8000 S3 offers 3 resistor type transducer input channels. These input channels are used to interface with any resistor-type transducers to monitor the circuit breaker motion. Transducer resistance ranges from 200 Ohms to 10K Ohms.

Breaker Stroke and Velocity

Three dedicated digital travel transducer channels are available on the CT-8000 S3 for measuring circuit-breaker contact stroke, velocity, over-travel, and bounce back. With the use of the Vanguard digital travel transducers, neither calibration nor setting is required. Circuit breaker contact velocity is calculated based on contact’s travel distance over a period of time. Special formulas to calculate velocity is also accommodated by the CT-8000 S3. Special feature is also available to “Slow-Close” test the circuit breaker and obtain a test result report.

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Voltage Monitoring Channels

The CT-8000 S3 features three voltage monitoring input channels (V1, V2, and V3). The V1 voltage channel is dedicated to monitoring the substation DC supply or coil voltage (0-255 V, DC or peak AC). The nominal and minimum DC supply voltage levels are recorded and printed on the tabulated report. An analog waveform showing the DC power supply is plotted on the graphical report. The two digital voltage input channels, V2 and V3, are dedicated to monitoring voltage on/off status presence or absence of the circuit breaker auxiliary switches. Digital waveforms showing V2 and V3 activity are plotted on the graphical report. Three timing events of the V2 and V3 activities are recorded and printed on the tabulated report.

Breaker Initiate Features

A built-in solid-state initiate device is used to operate a breaker from the CT-8000 S3. Operational modes include OPEN, CLOSE, OPEN-CLOSE, CLOSE-OPEN, and OPEN-CLOSE-OPEN. Multiple operation like OPEN-CLOSE, CLOSE-OPEN, and OPEN-CLOSE-OPEN can be initiated by using a programmable delay time (in milliseconds) or by sensing a specific breaker contact condition.

OPEN/CLOSE Coil Current Monitoring

One built-in, hall-effect sensor records the OPEN/CLOSE coil current amplitude and waveform. The circuit breaker’s coil current waveform, effectively, a coil performance “fingerprint” or “current profile”, can be used as a diagnostic tool for analyzing the circuit breaker’s performance.

Computer Interface

The CT-8000 S3 can be computer-controlled via the USB or optional Bluetooth interface. Windows-based Circuit Breaker Analysis Software is provided with each unit. Using this software, circuit breakers can be timed from the PC. Test records can be retrieved from the CT8000 S3 and then stored on the PC for future analysis and report generation. Circuit breaker test plans can also be created on the PC and transferred to the CT-8000 S3. Additionally, test records can be automatically exported in Excel, PDF, and XML formats.

Built-in Thermal Printer

The CT-8000 S3's built-in 4.5" wide thermal printer can print the breaker contact analysis results in both tabular and graphic formats.

User Interface

The CT-8000 S3 features a back-lit graphic LCD screen (240 x 128 pixels) that is viewable in direct sunlight and low-light levels. A rugged 44-key "QWERTY"-style membrane keypad is used to control the unit and input information.

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Internal Test Record and Test Plan Storage

The CT-8000 S3 uses Flash memory to store up to 200 test records internally. Test records can be recalled and printed on the unit's built-in 4.5" wide thermal printer. Test records can also be transferred to a USB Flash drive or exported to a PC via the USB port or Bluetooth (optional) with the included Windows-based software.

Up to 100 circuit breaker test plans can be stored in the CT-8000 S3's Flash memory. A test plan is comprised of all circuit breaker performance specifications (contact time, stroke, velocity, etc.). When a test plan is used with a timing test, a Pass/Fail report is generated by comparing the actual performance with the specifications in the stored test plan. Test plans can be transferred to the CT-8000 S3 from a USB Flash drive, or from a PC via the USB port or Bluetooth (optional).

External Test Record and Test Plan Storage

A USB Flash drive can be used to store and transfer test plans and up to 999 test records.

Diagnostic Capabilities

The CT-8000 S3 can perform diagnostics on its internal electronics. Diagnostics can be performed to verify contact cable connections and to test the travel transducer’s electronics.

1.2 Optional Features

“On-line” Timing Mode

In addition to the conventional off-line timing mode, the CT-8000 S3 also offers an optional three-phase “on-line” timing mode. In this mode, the CT-8000 S3 captures the breaker’s trip or close time, the trip/close coil current “fingerprint,” and the battery supply voltage while the breaker is still in service. The trip/close time is derived from the time of trip, or close coil initiation, to the breaker’s bushing current breaker-make as detected by a AC clamp-on current sensing probes. Trip/Close current waveforms are also captured by an external clamp-on DC current probe.

The “on-line” timing mode can detect a breaker’s operating conditions with little or no down time. In this mode, the first trip operation time of the breaker is captured. If a breaker has been in service for a long period of time and sitting in close position, the first trip time of the breaker may be slow possibly due to a sticky mechanism. The “on-line” mode is very useful in such cases because traditional breaker timing may not detect this condition since several operations may have occurred before the first timing test is conducted.

Dual Ground Testing Mode

With the optional dual ground testing mode, the CT-8000 S3 can measure a CB contact time with ground being applied to both sides of the bushings. The clamp-on probe is connected to one side of the CB safety ground straps, and an AC signal is coupled to this strap. A sensor on the probe will detect a change in the induced AC signal when the CB contact is opened or closed.

Bluetooth Interface

The optional Bluetooth interface can be used to wirelessly connect the CT-8000 S3 with a PC.

1.3 Technical Specifications

Table 1. CT-8000 S3 Technical Specifications

TYPE

Portable circuit-breaker analyzer

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

INPUT POWER

DRY-CONTACT INPUTS

TIMING WINDOWS

TIMING RESOLUTIONS

TIMING ACCURACY

DRY-CONTACT CHANNEL PROTECTION

DRY-CONTACT DETECTION RANGE

INSERTION RESISTOR DETECTION RANGE

TRIGGER INPUT VOLTAGE

VOLTAGE SENSING INPUT RANGE

BREAKER OPERATIONS

BREAKER INITIATE CAPACITY

INITIATE CURRENT READING RANGE

DIGITAL TRAVEL TRANSDUCER INPUTS

RESISTOR TYPE TRANSDUCER INPUTS

CONTACT TRAVEL POINT DIFFERENCE DYNAMIC/STATIC RESISTANCE RANGE

RESISTANCE TEST CURRENT

DISPLAY PRINTER

INTERNAL TEST RECORD STORAGE

EXTERNAL TEST RECORD STORAGE

COMPUTER INTERFACES

PC SOFTWARE

CABLES

OPTIONS

SAFETY

ENVIRONMENT

HUMIDITY

ALTITUDE

WARRANTY

16”W x 11”H x 14”D (40.6 cm x 29.9 cm x 35.6 cm); Weight: 22 lbs (9.98 kg)

100-240Vac, 10A, 50/60Hz

3 channels (9103-UC) or 6 channels (9104-UC). Channel can detect the main contact and resistor contact time.

1 second, 10 seconds, or 20 seconds

±50 micro-seconds @ 1 sec. duration, ±500 micro-seconds @ 10 sec. duration, ±1.0 milliseconds @ 20 sec. duration

0.05% of reading ±0.05 ms @ 1 second duration

All contact inputs are grounded until test. Input channels are also protected against static discharge.

Closed: Less than 20 Ohm. Opened: greater than 5000 ohm

50 – 5,000 ohms

Open/Close trigger voltage: 24 V – 300V DC or peak AC

V1: analog input; 0 – 250 V DC or peak AC; sensitivity ±1 V; record and print voltage level V2 and V3: voltage presence/absence detector input; 24 – 255 V DC or peak AC; record and print 3 timing events

Initiate Open, Close, Open-Close, Close-Open, Open-Close-Open

30A, 250 Vac/dc max

one, non-contact, Hall-effect sensor, 0 ¬ 20 amp range, dc to 5 Khz AC

3 digital travel transducer channels; linear range: 0.0 ¬ 60.0 in (±0.01 in) rotary range: 0 ¬ 360 degrees (±0.36 degrees)

3 channels, 200 ohm – 10K ohms

measures “slow-close” contact-point distances; results can be printed

0.1 – 1,999 micro-ohms; accuracy: ±2% of reading, ±5 micro-ohms

200 amperes max

back-lit LCD screen (128 x 240 pixels); viewable in bright sunlight and low light

built-in 4.5” wide thermal printer that can print both graphic contact travel waveforms and tabulated test results

Store up to 200 test records and 100 test plans

USB Flash drive interface for external storage of test records and test plans

One USB port, optional Bluetooth wireless interface

Windows® based Breaker Analysis software included with purchase price

furnished with full set of test leads

transportation cases (available for the CT-8000 S3 and travel transducers), on-line timing mode, dual ground testing mode, Bluetooth interface

designed to meet UL 6101A-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No 1010.1-92 standards

Operating: -10°C to +50°C (+15°F to +122°F); Storage: -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F)

90% RH @ 40°C (104°F) non-condensing

2,000 m (6,562 ft) to full safety specifications

one year on parts and labor

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The above specifications are valid at nominal operating voltage and at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Specifications may change without prior notice.

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1.4 CT-8000 S3 Controls and Indicators

The CT-8000 S3’s controls and indicators are shown in Figure 1 below. A leader line with an index number points to each control and indicator, which is cross-referenced to a functional description in Table 2. The table describes the function of each item on the control panel. The purpose of the controls and indicators may seem obvious, but users should become familiar with them before using the CT-8000 S3. Accidental misuse of the controls will usually cause no serious harm. Users should also be familiar with the safety summary found on the front page of this User’s Manual.

Figure 1. CT-8000 S3 Controls and Indicators

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Table 2. Functional Descriptions of CT-8000 S3 Controls and Indicators

Item

Number

Panel Markings Functional Description

CONTACT INPUTS

(C1-C6)

R1, R2, R3 Resistor type transducer inputs

T1, T2, T3 Digital travel transducer channels

V1 V1 voltage input channel dedicated to monitoring circuit breaker DC power

V2, V3 V2 and V3 voltage input channels dedicated to detecting voltage absence or

EXT. TRIGGER Triggers voltage input for external trigger application. Voltage level ranges from

DC CURRENT External DC current probe connector

Micro-Ohmmeter sense inputs

5 VDC, 200A 200A Micro-Ohmmeter current output terminals

120-240Vac, 12A

50-60Hz

GROUND Safety ground terminal

INITIATE 4-pin connector used for the switching circuit for operating the circuit breaker

OPEN

250V/5A

"PUSH TO ARM" Spring-loaded pushbutton switch. Press and hold to complete the Trip or Close

Built-in 4.5" wide thermal printer

Rugged "QWERTY" style membrane keypad

BLUETOOTH Bluetooth status indicator (optional)

USB PC USB computer interface port

USB MEM USB Flash drive interface port

Back-lit LCD screen (128 x 240 pixels); viewable in bright sunlight and low light.

Female connectors for the contact channels. The CT-8000-6 S3 is pictured with 6 channels

supply or coil voltages. Voltage sensing range is from 0-250 V DC or peak AC

presence. Voltage input ranges from 24-255 V DC or peak AC. Each voltage channel records 3 timing events (voltage on/off) and the results are printed on the tabulated report

24 - 300 V DC or peak AC

Power plug and switch

under test

Open circuit fuse: 5 Ampere, 250V, Fast-Blow

Close circuit fuse: 5 Ampere, 250V, Fast-Blow

circuits for breaker tests

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2.0 PRE-TEST SETUP

2.1 LCD Screen Contrast Control

To increase the LCD screen contrast, press and hold the [] key for two seconds. Release the button when the desired contrast level has been reached.

To decrease the LCD screen contrast, press and hold the [] key for two seconds. Release the button when the desired contrast level has been reached.

2.2 Printer Paper Control

To advance the thermal printer paper, press and release the [] key.

To retract the thermal printer paper, press and release the [] key.

2.3 Printer Paper

The CT-8000 S3’s built-in thermal printer uses 4.5-inch wide thermal paper for printing test results. To maintain the highest print quality and to avoid paper jams, the use of thermal paper supplied by Vanguard Instruments Company is highly recommended. Additional paper can be ordered from the following sources:

Vanguard Instruments Co, Inc.

1520 S. Hellman Avenue Ontario, CA 91761 Tel: 909-923-9390 Fax: 909-923-9391 Part Number: TP4-CS

BG Instrument Co.

13607 E. Trent Avenue Spokane, WA 99216 Tel: 509-893-9881 Fax: 509-893-9803 Part Number: VIC TP-4 paper

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2.4 Replacing the Thermal Printer Paper

The roll of thermal paper is housed inside a dispenser underneath the printer cover. To replace the paper, follow the steps below:

• Unscrew the two large printer cover screws and remove the printer cover.

• Remove the leftover thermal paper roll from the paper holder.

• Unroll the new thermal paper roll.

• Feed the thermal paper into the slot between the paper pocket and the rubber roller.

The printer will automatically pull the paper under the thermal head.

• Place the paper roll into the paper holder.

• Lift the thermal head and align the thermal paper if necessary.

• Re-install the printer cover.

Thermal paper has a chemical coating on one side of the paper. This side should be facing the thermal print head. Incorrect paper loading may result in blank output on

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the thermal paper.

The thermal paper will show a red stripe to indicate that the roll is about to run out of paper.

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3.0 OPERATING PROCEDURES

3.1 Cable Connections

3.1.1. Contact Cable Connections

A typical contact cable connection to a circuit breaker is shown in Figure 2. Red and black clips are connected across the circuit contact phases A, B, and C. A typical circuit breaker with series contacts is shown in Figure 3.

It is advisable to ground one side of the contacts for most testing purposes. If a breaker is floating or un-grounded, ensure that the contact channel inputs are

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protected against static discharge.

Figure 2. Typical 3-Phase Circuit Breaker Connections

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Figure 3. Typical Connections for Series Contact Circuit Breaker

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3.1.2. Initiate Cable Connections

The CT-8000 S3 can trip or close breakers through a solid-state device operating on any AC or DC control voltage ranging from 10 to 300 Volts. Both the trip and close circuits are protected by 5 Ampere fuses. A typical DC trip and DC close control circuit connection is shown in Figure

4. A typical DC trip and AC close control circuit connection is shown in Figure 5.

Figure 4. Typical DC Trip and DC Close Control Circuit Connection

Auxiliary switches, in series with the OPEN and CLOSE coil control circuit, are used to interrupt the coil current.

NOTE

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Figure 5. Typical DC Trip and AC Close Control Circuit Connection

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3.1.3. Dynamic Resistance Test Connections

A typical connection for performing a dynamic resistance test is shown in Figure 6.

Do not modify the length of the CT-8000 S3 current cables.

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Figure 6. Typical Dynamic Resistance Test Connections

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3.1.4. Online Timing Connections (with optional Online Timing feature)

In addition to the conventional off-line timing mode, the CT-8000 S3 also offers an optional three-phase “on-line” timing mode. In this mode, the CT-8000 S3 captures the breaker’s trip or close time, the trip/close coil current “fingerprint”, the battery supply voltage, and auxiliary switch times while the breaker is still in service. The trip/close time is derived from the time of trip, or close coil initiation, to the breaker’s bushing current breaker make/break as detected by a AC clamp-on current sensing probes. Trip/Close current waveforms are also captured by an external clamp-on DC current probe.

The CT-8000 S3 On-Line timing mode requires the use of 3 AC current sensors (provided with the Online Timing Option, Part no. 9103-OT) to monitor the contact time phases A, B, and C. The Open and Close coil current is monitored by using the provided DC current sensor (provided with the Online Timing Option, Part no. 9103-OT). The On-Line timing mode requires the External trigger to be connected. Please see Figure 8 for the On-Line timing test connections.

Figure 7. On-line Timing Probe Set (Part No. 9021-OT)

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Figure 8. Typical Connections for Optional On-line Timing Mode

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3.1.5. Dual Ground Connections (with optional Dual Ground feature)

The CT-8000 S3 Dual Ground test mode requires the use of the Vanguard Dual Ground Current Probes (provided with the Dual Ground option, part no. 9103-DG). Up to 3 timing channels are available with the Dual Ground option. Only timing channels 1, 2, and 3 are used for this mode (see Figure 9).

Figure 9. Typical Connections for Optional Dual Ground Testing Mode

Transducer channels, voltage monitoring channels, and the initiate circuit are connected the same as the regular time travel test mode.

NOTE

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3.1.6. Analog and Digital Voltage Monitoring Connections

The analog voltage input “V1” can monitor a breaker’s DC control voltage during an operation. The analog voltage input records the nominal DC voltage at no load and the minimum DC voltage while the Trip or Close coil is energized. The nominal and minimal voltage readings are printed on a tabulated report, and the analog waveforms are plotted in graphical format. This allows the user to see the breaker’s DC control voltage “dip” under load conditions and helps detect problems such as a poor connection or an excessive voltage drop during operation. Please note that the maximum voltage that can be recorded is 250 Vdc.

The digital voltage input channels “V2” and “V3” can monitor the voltage status as “ON” or “OFF” states. The voltage “ON” or “OFF” states are plotted on the graphical report. Three voltage on/off events are also printed on the tabulated timing report. Typical analog (“V1”) and digital (“V2”) voltage monitoring connections are shown in Figure 10.

Figure 10. Typical Analog and Digital Voltage Monitoring Connections

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3.1.7. External Trigger Input Connections

The External Trigger Mode can be used to start recording data when the CT-8000 S3 senses a voltage. A typical application for the External Trigger Mode is to time a circuit breaker in a Close operation and to start timing only when the Close coil is energized, thus bypassing the 52X relay delay time.

Since the 52X relay carries the Close coil current, the CT-8000 S3’s initiate cable must be connected to the Close terminal as shown in Figure 4. The CT-8000 S3 will energize the 52X relay to start the Close operation, which will then start the timing when the CT-8000 S3 senses the voltage across the closing coil. Typical external trigger input connections are shown in Figure 11.

Another application for the External Trigger is to start timing the breaker when the user trips or closes the breaker remotely.

• The minimum trigger voltage is 30 Vac/dc. Maximum, continuous voltage is limited

to 300 Vac/dc. Different trigger voltages can be set at the factory by request.

NOTES

• The CT-8000 S3 will start looking for the external trigger voltage when the message

“AWAITING TRIGGER…” is displayed on the LCD screen. The external trigger voltage must be sensed by the CT-8000 S3 within 15 seconds after the initiate sequence has begun. The CT-8000 S3 will return to the “START-UP” menu if no voltage is sensed.

Figure 11. Typical External Trigger Input Cable Connections

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3.1.8. Digital Transducer Connection

A typical digital transducer connection is shown in Figure 12.

Figure 12. Typical Digital Transducer Connection

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3.1.9. Resistor Type Transducer Connection

The CT-8000 S3 provides three input channels for resistor type transducers. The transducer resistance input can range from 200 Ohms to 10K Ohms. The CT-8000 S3 supplies a 5 Vdc reference voltage to power the resistor type transducer. The sense voltage is translated into a travel distance based on the transducer calibration parameters. The user is required to setup the resistor transducer before performing a test. Up to nine transducer setups can be stored in the CT-8000 S3’s internal memory. Once a transducer setup is stored, it can be recalled quickly before running a test. A typical resistor type transducer connection is shown in Figure 13.

• When a resistor type transducer is selected, all three resistor transducer channels

(R1, R2, and R3) are active and will be shown on the test results (see Figure 18).

NOTES

• A 15-foot transducer cable with 3 quick disconnect clips is provided with each CT-

8000 S3. The 3 clips are labeled “+5V”, “Signal”, and “GND”.

• See section 3.2.11 for resistor type transducer calibration information.

Figure 13. Typical Resistor Type Transducer Connection

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3.2 Changing Setup Parameters

3.2.1. Entering Test Record Header Information

You can enter the test record header information before performing tests. The record header includes identifying information such as the company, station, circuit, model number, etc. Once the header information has been entered, it will apply to all subsequent test records. To enter the header information:

a. When the unit is turned on and the firmware is loaded, you will be presented with the

“START-UP” menu as shown below:

1. RUN TEST 10/07/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:11:15

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [4] key (SETUP).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. ANALYSIS POINTS

2. MEASUREMENT UNITS

3. SHOT DESCRIPTION

4. NUMBER OF CHANNELS

5. NEXT PAGE

Press the [3] key (SHOT DESCRIPTION).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

COMPANY:

↑↓ to position

"ENTER" TO ACCEPT

Type the company name using the keypad. To erase a character at the cursor position, press the [CLEAR] key. Press the [] key to move to the next character. Press the [] key to move to the previous character. Press the [ENTER] key when you are done typing the company name.

d. The following screen will be displayed:

STATION:

↑↓ to position

"ENTER" TO ACCEPT

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Type the station name using the keypad and then press the

e. The following screen will be displayed:

CIRCUIT:

↑↓ to position

"ENTER" TO ACCEPT

Type the circuit information using the keypad and then press the

f. The following screen will be displayed:

MANUFACTURER:

↑↓ to position

"ENTER" TO ACCEPT

[ENTER] key.

Type the circuit breaker manufacturer name using the keypad and then press the

[ENTER] key.

g. The following screen will be displayed:

MODEL:

↑↓ to position

"ENTER" TO ACCEPT

Type the circuit breaker model information using the keypad and then press the

[ENTER] key.

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h. The following screen will be displayed:

SERIAL NUMBER:

↑↓ to position

"ENTER" TO ACCEPT

Type the circuit breaker serial number using the keypad and then press the

[ENTER]

key.

i. The following screen will be displayed:

OPERATOR:

↑↓ to position

"ENTER" TO ACCEPT

Type the operator’s name using the keypad and then press the

[ENTER] key. All

header information will be saved, and you will be returned to the “START-UP” menu.

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3.2.2. Setting the Clock

Follow the steps below to set the CT-8000 S3’s internal clock:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/07/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:15:25

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [4] key (SETUP).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. ANALYSIS POINTS

2. MEASUREMENT UNITS

3. SHOT DESCRIPTION

4. NUMBER OF CHANNELS

5. NEXT PAGE

Press the [5] key (NEXT PAGE).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

1. SET DATE & TIME

2. SET PRINT MODE

3. SET 50/60 HZ

4. SET LANGUAGE

5. BLUETOOTH DEV RESET

6. PREVIOUS PAGE

Press the

[1] key (SET DATE & TIME).

d. The following screen will be displayed:

ENTER

mm-dd-yy hh:mm:ss

Enter the month, date, time, hours, minutes, and seconds (in 24-hour format) using the alpha-numeric keypad. When the last digit is entered, the clock will be set and you will be returned to the “START-UP” menu.

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3.2.3. Configuring Automatic or Manual Printing of Test Results

The CT-8000 S3 can be configured to print graphs and tabulated results automatically or manually after each test. To configure the printing method:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/07/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:30:40

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [4] key (SETUP).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. ANALYSIS POINTS

2. MEASUREMENT UNITS

3. SHOT DESCRIPTION

4. NUMBER OF CHANNELS

5. NEXT PAGE

Press the [5] key (NEXT PAGE).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

1. SET DATE & TIME

2. SET PRINT MODE

3. SET 50/60 HZ

4. SET LANGUAGE

5. BLUETOOTH DEV RESET

6. PREVIOUS PAGE

Press the

[2] key (SET PRINT MODE).

d. The following screen will be displayed:

SET PRINT MODE:

1. AUTOMATIC PRINT

2. BY REQUEST ONLY

Press the

[1] key (AUTOMATIC PRINT) to automatically print test results after each test.

[2] key (BY REQUEST ONLY) to manually print test results after each test.

Please see section 3.3.5 for instructions on how to manually print test results.

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3.2.4. Setting the Units of Measure

The CT-8000 S3 supports and displays both English and Metric calculations. You can switch between the English and Metric systems using the steps below:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/07/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:45:55

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the

[4]

key (SETUP).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. ANALYSIS POINTS

2. MEASUREMENT UNITS

3. SHOT DESCRIPTION

4. NUMBER OF CHANNELS

5. NEXT PAGE

Press the

[2]

key (MEASUREMENT UNITS).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

SELECT UNITS:

1. ENGLISH

2. METRIC

3. ROTARY ENCODER

4. RES ENCODER

Press the

key (ENGLISH) or the

[2]

key (METRIC) to select the corresponding

[1]

measurement system. The measurement system will be set and you will be returned to the “START-UP” menu.

If the measurement system is changed, any relevant values in the working memory will be automatically converted to the new system. Also, if retrieving

NOTE

a test record from the Flash EEPROM, all data will be converted to the new measurement system. There is no need to re-run a test.

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3.2.5. Setting the OPEN Timing Analysis Points

Two analysis points are used to calculate the velocity of the circuit breaker in the OPEN operation. To configure the OPEN timing analysis points:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/07/13

2. GET RESULTS 11:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [4] key (SETUP).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. ANALYSIS POINTS

2. MEASUREMENT UNITS

3. SHOT DESCRIPTION

4. NUMBER OF CHANNELS

5. NEXT PAGE

Press the [1] key (ANALYSIS POINTS).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

1. OPEN TIMING

2. CLOSE TIMING

3. PRINT SETTINGS

4. TEST PLANS

Press the [1] key (OPEN TIMING).

d. The following screen will be displayed:

OPEN ANALYSIS PT 1

1. PERCENT OF STROKE

2. DIST FROM CLOSE

3. CONTACT #1

1. PERCENT OF STROKE

Press the percentage of the total stroke value.

[1] key (PERCENT OF STROKE) to set the open analysis point #1 as a

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Percentage of stroke is the distance based upon the percentage of the total breaker’s stroke distance. The distance is always measured from the starting

NOTE

point at the fully closed position of the breaker contacts.

The following screen will be displayed:

OPEN ANALYSIS PT 1

of total stroke

Type the percentage value using the keypad and then press the Continue to step e.

2. DIST FROM CLOSE

Press the

[2]

key (DIST FROM CLOSE) to set the open analysis point #1 as a distance

from the contact’s close position.

The distance from close range is selectable from 00.0 inch to 99.99 inches or from 0.0 to 999.0 millimeters. The distance is referenced from the contact’s

NOTE

closed position.

The following screen will be displayed:

OPEN ANALYSIS PT 1

VALUE: 000.0 IN

DISTANCE FROM CLOSE

"ENTER" TO CONFIRM

Type the distance value using the keypad and then press the Continue to step e.

[ENTER]

key.

3. CONTACT #1

[3]

Press the

key (CONTACT #1) to set the open analysis point #1 value equal to the

contact point #1 value. Continue to step e.

Contact point #1 is the distance from the contact’s closed position to the point where it is in transition from the CLOSE to OPEN or the OPEN to CLOSE

NOTE

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e. The following screen will be displayed:

OPEN ANALYSIS PT 2

1. PERCENT OF STROKE

2. DIST FROM CLOSE

3. CONTACT +/- TIME

1. PERCENT OF STROKE

Press the [1] key (PERCENT OF STROKE) to set the open analysis point #2 as a percentage of the total stroke value. The following screen will be displayed:

OPEN ANALYSIS PT 2

% of total stroke

"ENTER" TO CONFIRM

Type the percentage value using the numeric keypad and then press the [ENTER] key. The analysis points will be set and you will be returned to the “START-UP” menu.

2. DIST FROM CLOSE

Press the [2] key (DIST FROM CLOSE) to set the open analysis point #2 as a distance from the contact’s close position. The following screen will be displayed:

OPEN ANALYSIS PT 2

VALUE: 000.0 IN

DISTANCE FROM CLOSE

"ENTER" TO CONFIRM

Type the distance value using the numeric keypad and then press the [ENTER] key. The analysis points will be set and you will be returned to the “START-UP” menu.

3. CONTACT +/- TIME

Press the [3] key to select the CONTACT +/- TIME option. The following screen will be displayed:

OPEN ANALYSIS PT 2

1. CONTACT PLUS TIME

2. CONTACT MINUS TIME

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1. CONTACT PLUS TIME

Press the

[1]

key to select the CONTACT PLUS TIME option.

For the contact plus time, the user enters the time (in milliseconds) after the contact channel #1 made the transition from OPEN to CLOSE

NOTE

or CLOSE to OPEN to define the analysis point #2.

The following screen will be displayed:

OPEN ANALYSIS PT 2

ENTER TIME FROM CH1

TIME (mS): 000

Type the time value using the numeric keypad and then press the

[ENTER]

The analysis points will be set and you will be returned to the “START-UP” menu.

2. CONTACT MINUS TIME

Press the

[2]

key to select the CONTACT MINUS TIME option.

For the contact minus time, the user enters the time (in milliseconds) before the contact channel #1 makes the transition from OPEN to

NOTE

CLOSE or CLOSE to OPEN to define the analysis point #2.

key.

The following screen will be displayed:

OPEN ANALYSIS PT 2

ENTER TIME FROM CH1

TIME (mS): 000

Type the time value using the numeric keypad and then press the [ENTER] key. The analysis points will be set and you will be returned to the “START-UP” menu.

• Average velocity through the arc zone is calculated using the following formula:

= Distance / Time

NOTES

avg

• The breaker contact velocity can be recalculated based on the data stored in the

memory after any new analysis points are selected. The user does NOT need to operate the breaker again to acquire new contact velocity data after changing the analysis points because the new velocity will be calculated from the travel data stored in the memory from the last operation.

• For complex velocity calculations, the user can create a test plan using the

included CT-8000 S3 Breaker Analysis PC Software. The test plan can then be downloaded to the CT-8000 S3 and recalled before running timing tests.

3.2.6. Selecting the Contact Cycle Reading Frequency

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The contact time is printed on the tabulated test results printout in both milliseconds and cycles. The cycle readings can be in 50 Hz or 60 Hz. You can select the preferred frequency using the steps below:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/07/13

2. GET RESULTS 11:13:17

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [4] key (SETUP).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. ANALYSIS POINTS

2. MEASUREMENT UNITS

3. SHOT DESCRIPTION

4. NUMBER OF CHANNELS

5. NEXT PAGE

Press the [5] key (NEXT PAGE).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

1. SET DATE & TIME

2. SET PRINT MODE

3. SET 50/60 HZ

4. SET LANGUAGE

5. BLUETOOTH DEV RESET

6. PREVIOUS PAGE

Press the

[3] key (SET 50/60 HZ).

d. The following screen will be displayed:

1. SET 50 HZ

2. SET 60 HZ

Press either the

[1] key (SET 50 Hz) or the [2] key (SET 60 Hz) to set the frequency to

the corresponding value.

e. The following confirmation screen will be displayed:

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60 hz set

Press any key to return to the “START-UP” menu. Sample tabulated test results are shown in Figure 14 and Figure 15.

If the frequency value is changed, the cycle values are automatically recalculated by the CT-8000 S3.

NOTE

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Frequency Set to 50 Hz

Cycle readings at 50 Hz

Figure 14. Typical 50 Hz Tabulated Test Results

Frequency set to 60 Hz

Cycle readings at 60 Hz

Figure 15. Typical 60 Hz Tabulated Test Results

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3.2.7. Configuring the Channel Settings

The CT-8000 S3 is available with 3 or 6 contact inputs. Since most common timing applications require the use of only 3 contact timing channels and one travel transducer channel, there is no need to print data for more than 3 timing channels and one transducer channel on the graphic and tabulated reports. The CT-8000 S3 is configured to print 3 contact channels by default (channels 1, 2, and 3) and one transducer channel (transducer channel #1). The default settings can be changed using the steps below:

The CT-8000 S3 will always acquire data for all channels and store it in the working memory when a test is performed.

NOTE

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/07/13

2. GET RESULTS 11:21:18

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the

[4]

key (SETUP).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. ANALYSIS POINTS

2. MEASUREMENT UNITS

3. SHOT DESCRIPTION

4. NUMBER OF CHANNELS

5. NEXT PAGE

Press the

[4]

key (NUMBER OF CHANNELS).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

NUMBER OF CHANNELS

1. 3 CONTACTS

2. 6 CONTACTS

The number of channels listed on this screen depends on the CT-8000 S3 model. For example, if your unit has only 3 channels (Model CT-8000 S3-3), only

NOTE

option 1 (3 Contacts) will be available.

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Press either the [1] key (3 CONTACTS) or the [2] key (6 CONTACTS) to select the corresponding number of contact channels.

d. The following screen will be displayed:

1. transducer 1

2. transducers 1,2

3. transducers 1,2,3

Select the number of transducer channels by pressing either the [1], [2], or [3] key. The configuration information will be saved and you will be returned to the “START-UP” menu.

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3.2.8. Configuring the Contact Filter Settings

Although the CT-8000 S3 automatically detects the contact time using its own algorithm, it also allows the user to enter a custom filter value. The value can be between 1 and 300. A filter setting of 1 allows the CT-8000 S3 to pick up the first contact transition time after the resistor contact activity is detected. A filter setting of 300 allows the CT-8000 S3 to pick up the last contact transition time after the resistor contact activity is detected. Use the steps below to set the contact filter value:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/08/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the

[5]

key (DIAGNOSTICS).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. SLOW CLOSE TEST

2. CHECK HOOKUP

3. test transducer

4. print data

5. encoder filter

6. contact filter

Press the

[6]

key (CONTACT FILTER).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

enter filter setting

(1 - 300) current setting: 1 new setting?

Type the new filter value using the numeric keypad and then press the

[ENTER]

The contact filter value will be set and you will be returned to the “START-UP” menu.

key.

The filter value will be reset to the automatic setting when the unit’s power is cycled.

NOTE

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Filter Setting @ 1 will select this contact time

Filter Setting @ 300 will select this contact time

Figure 16. Contact Filter Setting Illustrations

Filter Setting @ 300 will select this contact time

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3.2.9. Configuring the Transducer Encoder Filter Setting

In a typical 1-second timing record, the CT-8000 S3 records 20,000 data points for each of the contact channels, digital transducer channels, voltage input channels, CT channel, DCR channel, resistor transducer channel, and initiate current channel. In most circuit breaker timing applications, the breaker activities end after 200 milliseconds. A common problem found in the field is that after the breaker activities have ended, the CT-8000 S3 may record erroneous data on the transducer channels due to vibration. The erroneous data may be due to the transducer not being secured properly to the mounting plate or due to a poor linkage problem between the transducer and the circuit breaker mechanism.

To address this problem, the CT-8000 S3’s transducer encoder filter setting can be used to stop recording the transducer channel data after a specific time. This feature can filter out the unwanted motion picked up by the transducer after the breaker activities have ended. The CT8000 S3’s default filter value is set to “No Filter” when the unit is powered on. Use the steps below to change the transducer encoder filter setting:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/08/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [5] key (DIAGNOSTICS).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. SLOW CLOSE TEST

2. CHECK HOOKUP

3. test transducer

4. print data

5. encoder filter

6. contact filter

Press the [5] key (ENCODER FILTER).

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c. The following screen will be displayed:

ENTER FILTER TIME (010 - 999)

Type the filter time (in milliseconds) using the keypad, and then press the [ENTER] key to return to the “START-UP” menu. The CT-8000 S3 will not record any transducer encoder data after this time.

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3.2.10. Configuring the Digital Rotary Transducer Settings

A rotary transducer requires the user to enter the defined linear distance in millimeters or inches per one degree of rotary motion. Follow the steps below to configure the settings for a digital rotary transducer:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/08/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [4] key (SETUP).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. ANALYSIS POINTS

2. MEASUREMENT UNITS

3. SHOT DESCRIPTION

4. NUMBER OF CHANNELS

5. NEXT PAGE

Press the [2] key (MEASUREMENT UNITS).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

SELECT UNITS:

1. ENGLISH

2. METRIC

3. ROTARY ENCODER

4. RES ENCODER

Press the

[3] key (ROTARY ENCODER).

d. The following screen will be displayed:

ROTARY ENCODER:

1. ENGLISH (In./deg)

2. METRIC (mm/deg)

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1. ENGLISH (In./deg)

Press the [1] key to enter the rotary encoder linear distance per degree using English units (inches per degree). The following screen will be displayed:

inches/degree

1.442 in/deg

Type the desired value using the keypad. You can press the [CLEAR] key to reset the value to 0.000 In/Deg. Press the [ENTER] key to save the new value. You will be returned to the “START-UP” menu.

2. METRIC (MM/deg)

Press the [2] key to enter the rotary encoder linear distance per degree using Metric units (millimeters per degree). The following screen will be displayed:

MM/degree

36.64 MM/deg

Type the desired value using the keypad. You can press the [CLEAR] key to reset the value to 0.000 MM/Deg. Press the [ENTER] key to save the new value. You will be returned to the “START-UP” menu.

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3.2.11. Configuring the Resister Type Transducer Settings

The CT-8000 S3 provides three resistor type transducer channels. The transducer must be configured before it can be used with the CT-8000 S3. Up to 9 resistor transducer setups can be stored in the CT-8000 S3’s Flash EEPROM. When a resistive transducer is used with the CT-8000 S3, it is shown as transducer #1 on the timing report as shown in Figure 18.

Creating a New Resistor Type Transducer Setup

Follow the steps below to create a new resistor type transducer setup:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/08/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [4] key (SETUP).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. ANALYSIS POINTS

2. MEASUREMENT UNITS

3. SHOT DESCRIPTION

4. NUMBER OF CHANNELS

5. NEXT PAGE

Press the [2] key (MEASUREMENT UNITS).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

SELECT UNITS:

1. ENGLISH

2. METRIC

3. ROTARY ENCODER

4. RES ENCODER

Press the

[4] key (RES ENCODER).

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d. The following screen will be displayed:

RESISTIVE ENCODER:

1. CREATE NEW SETUP

2. LOAD SETUP

3. PRINT SETUP DIR

Press the

[1] key (CREATE NEW SETUP).

e. The following screen will be displayed:

RESISTIVE ENCODER:

1. ENGLISH (IN./DEG)

2. METRIC (MM/DEG)

Press the

[1] key to enter the transducer travel distance per volt using English units (in

inches per degree), or press the [2] key to enter the transducer travel distance per volt using Metric units (in millimeters per degree).

f. The following screen will be displayed:

MOVE RES ENCODER TO REFERENCE POSITION

"ENTER TO CONTINUE"

Move the transducer to the reference position and press the

g. The following screen will be displayed:

MOVE RES ENCODER TO KNOWN DISTANCE

Move the transducer a known distance and press the [ENTER] key.

[ENTER] key.

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h. The following screen will be displayed (the units of measure displayed will depend on

your choice in step e):

ENTER THE DISTANCE

MOVED:

"ENTER TO CONTINUE"

Enter the distance the transducer was moved using the keypad, and then press the

[ENTER]

key.

i. The following screen will be displayed:

ENTER SETUP NOTE:

↑/↓

TO POSITION

If you prefer, you can enter a note to be associated with the setup using the keypad. Press the

[ENTER]

key when done typing.

j. The following screen will be displayed:

ENTER SETUP NUMBER TO SAVE (1-9)

the

Enter a setup number from 1 to 9 using

keypad.

k. The following screen will be displayed:

"ENTER" TO SAVE

SETUP NUMBER 1

Press the

[ENTER]

key to save the setup.

If a setup already exists at the selected memory location, it will be over-ridden by the new setup values.

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l. The setup will be saved and the following confirmation screen will be displayed:

SETUP SAVED!

Press any key to return to the “START-UP” menu.

Loading a Resistor Type Transducer Setup

Follow the steps below to load a resistor type transducer setup:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/08/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [4] key (SETUP).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. ANALYSIS POINTS

2. MEASUREMENT UNITS

3. SHOT DESCRIPTION

4. NUMBER OF CHANNELS

5. NEXT PAGE

Press the [2] key (MEASUREMENT UNITS).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

SELECT UNITS:

1. ENGLISH

2. METRIC

3. ROTARY ENCODER

4. RES ENCODER

Press the [4] key (RES ENCODER).

d. The following screen will be displayed:

RESISTIVE ENCODER:

1. CREATE NEW SETUP

2. LOAD SETUP

3. PRINT SETUP DIR

[2]

Press the

key (LOAD SETUP).

e. The following screen will be displayed:

ENTER SETUP NUMBER TO LOAD (1-9)

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Type the setup number to load using the numeric keypad.

If there is no setup stored in the selected memory location, the following screen will be displayed:

NOTE

SETUP NOT FOUND!

Press any key to return to the “START-UP” menu.

f. The following screen will be displayed:

SETUP NUMBER: 1 NOTE ENGLISH

Press the

[ENTER]

key to load the selected setup.

g. The following confirmation screen will be displayed:

SETUP LOADED!

Press any key to return to the “START-UP” menu.

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Printing a Resistor Type Transducer Setup Directory

You can print a directory of the stored resistor type transducer setups on the built-in thermal printer using the steps below:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/08/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [4] key (SETUP).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. ANALYSIS POINTS

2. MEASUREMENT UNITS

3. SHOT DESCRIPTION

4. NUMBER OF CHANNELS

5. NEXT PAGE

Press the [2] key (MEASUREMENT UNITS).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

SELECT UNITS:

1. ENGLISH

2. METRIC

3. ROTARY ENCODER

4. RES ENCODER

Press the

[4] key (RES ENC).

d. The following screen will be displayed:

RESISTIVE ENCODER:

1. CREATE NEW SETUP

2. LOAD SETUP

3. PRINT SETUP DIR

Press the

[3] key (PRINT SETUP DIR). The setup directory will be printed and you will be

returned to the “START-UP” menu. A sample resistor type transducer setup directory printout is shown in Figure 17.

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Figure 17. Sample Resistor Type Transducer Setup Directory

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Resistive Type Transducer Indicator

Figure 18. Sample Timing Report Using a Resistor Type Transducer

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3.3 Performing Circuit Breaker Timing Tests

The CT-8000 S3 can initiate the breaker operation and perform a timing test on the following operations:

• OPEN

• CLOSE

• OPEN-CLOSE

• CLOSE-OPEN

• OPEN-CLOSE-OPEN

The CT-8000 S3 can start the OPEN-CLOSE operations without a delay or by using a programmable delay between the OPEN and CLOSE commands.

The CLOSE-OPEN operation can be started by the CT-8000 S3 using several options:

• Contact #1 CLOSE

The CT-8000 S3 can initiate a CLOSE command and then an OPEN command after detecting the closing of the breaker’s contact. The CT-8000 S3 detects the closing of the contact through contact channel #1. This option is recommended for the CLOSE-OPEN operation since it truly represents when the circuit breaker closed and then opened.

• Set DELAY

The CT-8000 S3 can initiate a CLOSE command and then an OPEN command after a programmable delay set in milliseconds.

• No DELAY

The CT-8000 S3 can initiate a CLOSE command and then an OPEN command without any delay. Since the circuit breaker is in the OPEN state, the breaker’s 52B contact allows the CLOSE coil to be energized, which can start the CLOSE command. When the circuit breaker is making the transition from an OPEN state to a CLOSE state, the 52A contact will close allowing the breaker to initiate the OPEN command.

The OPEN-CLOSE-OPEN operation can be initiated by the CT-8000 S3 by using a programmable delay between each of the operations. The delays can be set between the OPEN to CLOSE commands and between the CLOSE to OPEN commands.

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3.3.1. Timing an OPEN Operation

The CT-8000 S3 can time breakers with or without insertion resistors. The insertion resistance can range from 10 to 5,000 Ohms. Any insertion resistance greater than 5,000 Ohms is detected as an open circuit. The timing results will show the main contact time and the insertion resistor contact time. Graphic reports will show the main contact and the resistor contact activities on each of the channels. Use the steps below to time an OPEN operation.

a. When the unit is turned on and the firmware has been loaded, you will be presented

with the “START-UP” menu as shown below:

1. RUN TEST 10/08/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [1] key (RUN TEST).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. TIME DRY CONTACTS

2. TIME LIVE CONTACTS

3. STATIC RES TEST

4. DYNAMIC RES TEST

Press the [1] key (TIME DRY CONTACTS).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

INSERTION RESISTOR?

1. NO

2. YES

1. NO

Press the

[1] key (NO) if you are timing a circuit breaker without insertion resistors.

Continue to step d.

2. YES

Press the The following screen will be displayed:

[2] key (YES) if you are timing a circuit breaker with insertion resistors.

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resistor value:

1. LESS THAN 1000 OHMS

2. 1000 to 2000 OHMS

3. MORE THAN 2000 OHMS

Select the resistance value by pressing the corresponding key ( Continue to step d.

d. The following screen will be displayed:

TIMING WINDOW:

1. WINDOW = 1 sec

2. WINDOW = 10 SEC

3. WINDOW = 20 SEC

Press the

[1]

key (WINDOW = 1 SEC).

The 1-second timing window is used for breaker timing. The 10 and 20second timing windows are used for long timing events such as for timing

NOTE

circuit-switchers.

e. The following screen will be displayed:

TRIGGER MODE:

1. INTERNAL TRIGGER

2. EXTERNAL TRIGGER

[1], [2]

, or

[3]

[1]

Press the

key (INTERNAL TRIGGER).

f. The following screen will be displayed:

TIMING MODE:

1. OPEN 2. CLOSE

3. O-C 4. C-O

5. O-C-O

Press the

[1]

key (OPEN).

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g. The following screen will be displayed:

HOLD "ARM" UNTIL TEsT COMPLETES.

"START" TO BEGIN "STOP" TO ABORT

Hold down the

[ARM]

switch and press the

h. The following screen will be displayed:

TEST IN PROGRESS HOLD "ARM" UNTIL TEST COMPLETES. (UP TO 25 SECONDS)

Continue to hold down the

[ARM]

to the “START-UP” menu once testing is finished.

• Please see section 3.3.5 for information about printing test results.

• The CT-8000 S3 can be configured to print tabulated and graphics reports

NOTES

automatically after performing a test. Please see section 3.2.3 for further information.

[START]

key.

switch until testing is finished. You will be returned

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3.3.2. Timing a CLOSE-OPEN Operation

The CLOSE-OPEN operation of a breaker simulates a condition where a breaker is closed on a fault. There are three options when timing a CLOSE-OPEN operation:

1. Contact #1 CLOSE

The CT-8000 S3 will initiate a CLOSE operation. The open operation is then initiated after contact channel #1 is closed. This option closes simulates the breaker closing on a fault condition in the field.

2. Set DELAY

A delay from 10 to 500 ms can be set between the CLOSE command and the OPEN command. The CT-8000 S3 will initiate the CLOSE operation and start the delay counter. The OPEN operation will be initiated when the delay time has elapsed.

3. No DELAY

Both the CLOSE and OPEN commands are initiated by the CT-8000 S3 simultaneously. The OPEN coil is energized when the OPEN auxiliary switch makes.

Follow the steps below to time a CLOSE-OPEN operation:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/08/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [1] key (RUN TEST).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. TIME DRY CONTACTS

2. TIME LIVE CONTACTS

3. STATIC RES TEST

4. DYNAMIC RES TEST

Press the [1] key (TIME DRY CONTACTS).

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c. The following screen will be displayed:

INSERTION RESISTOR?

1. NO

2. YES

Press the

[1] key (NO).

d. The following screen will be displayed:

TIMING WINDOW:

1. WINDOW = 1 sec

2. WINDOW = 10 SEC

3. WINDOW = 20 SEC

Press the

[1] key (WINDOW = 1 SEC).

e. The following screen will be displayed:

TRIGGER MODE:

1. INTERNAL TRIGGER

2. EXTERNAL TRIGGER

Press the [1] key (INTERNAL TRIGGER).

f. The following screen will be displayed:

TIMING MODE:

1. OPEN 2. CLOSE

3. O-C 4. C-O

5. O-C-O

Press the

[4] key (C-O).

g. The following screen will be displayed:

C-O SECOND TRIGGER:

1. CONTACT #1 CLOSE

2. SET DELAY

3. NO DELAY

1. Contact #1 CLOSE

Press the [1] key if you would like the open operation to be initiated after contact channel #1 is closed. Continue to step h.

2. Set DELAY

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Press the

[2] key to set a delay time between the CLOSE command and the OPEN

command. The following screen will be displayed:

C-O DELAY IN MS:

(10 - 500)

MSEC

"ENTER" WHEN DONE

Type the delay time using the keypad and then press the to step h.

3. No DELAY

Press the [3] key to initiate the CLOSE and OPEN commands simultaneously. Continue to step g.

h. The following screen will be displayed:

HOLD "ARM" UNTIL TEsT COMPLETES.

"START" TO BEGIN "STOP" TO ABORT

[ENTER] key. Continue

Hold down the [ARM] switch and press the [START] key.

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i. The following screen will be displayed:

TEST IN PROGRESS HOLD "ARM" UNTIL TEST COMPLETES. (UP TO 25 SECONDS)

Continue to hold down the [ARM] switch until testing is finished. You will be returned to the “START-UP” menu once testing is finished.

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3.3.3. Timing an OPEN-CLOSE-OPEN Operation

The OPEN-CLOSE-OPEN operation requires the user to enter two time delays (in milliseconds) between the circuit breaker operations. The first delay is from the first OPEN command to the CLOSE command, and the second delay is from the CLOSE command to the second OPEN command. Follow the steps below to time an OPEN-CLOSE-OPEN operation:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/08/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [1] key (RUN TEST).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. TIME DRY CONTACTS

2. TIME LIVE CONTACTS

3. STATIC RES TEST

4. DYNAMIC RES TEST

Press the [1] key (TIME DRY CONTACTS).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

INSERTION RESISTOR?

1. NO

2. YES

Press the

[1] key (NO).

d. The following screen will be displayed:

TIMING WINDOW:

1. WINDOW = 1 sec

2. WINDOW = 10 SEC

3. WINDOW = 20 SEC

Press the

[1] key (WINDOW = 1 SEC).

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e. The following screen will be displayed:

TRIGGER MODE:

1. INTERNAL TRIGGER

2. EXTERNAL TRIGGER

Press the

[1] key (INTERNAL TRIGGER).

f. The following screen will be displayed:

TIMING MODE:

1. OPEN 2. CLOSE

3. O-C 4. C-O

5. O-C-O

Press the

[5] key (O-C-O).

g. The following screen will be displayed:

O-C DELAY IN MS:

(10 - 350)

MSEC

"ENTER" WHEN DONE

Using the keypad, enter the time for the delay between the first OPEN command and the CLOSE command. Press the [ENTER] key.

h. The following screen will be displayed:

C-O DELAY IN MS:

(10 - 350)

MSEC

"ENTER" WHEN DONE

Using the keypad, enter the time for the delay between the CLOSE command and the second OPEN command. Press the [ENTER] key.

i. The following screen will be displayed:

HOLD "ARM" UNTIL TEsT COMPLETES.

"START" TO BEGIN "STOP" TO ABORT

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Hold down the

[ARM] switch and press the [START] key.

j. The following screen will be displayed:

TEST IN PROGRESS HOLD "ARM" UNTIL TEST COMPLETES. (UP TO 25 SECONDS)

Continue to hold down the

[ARM] switch until testing is finished. You will be returned

to the “START-UP” menu once testing is finished. See Figure 19 and Figure 20 for a sample O-C-O test results graph and tabulated test results printout, respectively.

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3.3.4. Performing an On-Line Timing Test on Live Contacts

The optional "On-line" timing mode (part no. 9103-OT) can be used to capture the breaker's trip or close time, the trip/close coil current “fingerprint”, and the battery supply voltage while the breaker is still in service. The On-line timing mode requires an external trigger on the coil being tested.

Follow the steps below to perform an on-line timing test (an OPEN test example is shown below):

a. Make the cable connections per Figure 8 and then start from the "START-UP" menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/08/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [1] key (RUN TEST).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. TIME DRY CONTACTS

2. TIME LIVE CONTACTS

3. STATIC RES TEST

4. DYNAMIC RES TEST

Press the [2] key (TIME LIVE CONTACTS).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

TIMING MODE:

1. OPEN 2. CLOSE

3. O-C 4. C-O

Press the

[1] key (OPEN).

d. The following screen will be displayed:

-> NO INITIATE CABLES

-> EXTERNAL TRIGGER

ONLY!

"START" TO BEGIN "STOP" TO ABORT

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Press the

[START] key.

e. The following screen will be displayed temporarily:

TESTING IN PROGRESS...

Then the following screen will be displayed:

AWAITING TRIGGER...

The unit will wait for the external trigger.

f. Once an external trigger is sensed, the test results will be stored in the working memory

and you will be returned to the "START-UP" menu. Use the instructions in section 3.3.5 to print the test results. Sample on-line timing test results printouts are shown in Figure 21 and Figure 22.

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Figure 19. Typical O-C-O Test Results Graph

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Figure 20. Typical Tabulated Test Results Printout for an O-C-O Operation

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Figure 21. Typical On-Line Timing Test Graph Printout

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Figure 22. Typical On-Line Timing Test Results Printout

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3.3.5. Performing a Static Resistance Test

The CT-8000 S3 can also be used as a 200 Ampere micro-ohmmeter. Follow the steps below to perform a static resistance test:

a. Start from the "START-UP" Menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/08/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [1] key (RUN TEST).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. TIME DRY CONTACTS

2. TIME LIVE CONTACTS

3. STATIC RES TEST

4. DYNAMIC RES TEST

Press the [3] key (STATIC RES TEST).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

STATIC RES TEST

CONNECT DCR CABLES

THEN

"ENTER" TO BEGIN

Press the

[ENTER] key.

d. The following screen will be displayed momentarily:

CABLES ENERGIZED!

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Once the test is complete, the results will be displayed as shown below:

test complete

RES = 291.6 μ-ohms CUR = 205.9 A

Press any key to return to the "START-UP" menu. You can print the test results using the instructions in section 3.3.7. A typical static resistance report is shown in Figure 23.

Figure 23. Typical Static Resistance Test Report

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3.3.6. Performing a Dynamic Resistance Test

The Dynamic Resistance Test can graph the circuit breaker contact resistance during the circuit breaker operation and can help detect circuit contact problems during operation. Follow the steps below to perform a Dynamic Resistance Test:

• Please make connections per Figure 6.

• Only one dynamic resistance channel is available at a time. Other timing channels

NOTES

will remain active.

a. Start from the "START-UP" menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/08/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the

[1]

key (RUN TEST).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. TIME DRY CONTACTS

2. TIME LIVE CONTACTS

3. STATIC RES TEST

4. DYNAMIC RES TEST

[4]

Press the

key (DYNAMIC RES TEST).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

INSERTION RESISTOR?

1. NO

2. YES

1. NO

Press the Continue to step d.

2. YES

[1]

key (NO) if you are timing a circuit breaker without insertion resistors.

Press the [2] key (YES) if you are timing a circuit breaker with insertion resistors. The following screen will be displayed:

resistor value:

1. LESS THAN 1000 OHMS

2. 1000 to 2000 OHMS

3. MORE THAN 2000 OHMS

Select the resistance value by pressing the corresponding key ([1], [2], or [3]). Continue to step d.

d. The following screen will be displayed:

TRIGGER MODE:

1. INTERNAL TRIGGER

2. EXTERNAL TRIGGER

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Press the [1] key (INTERNAL TRIGGER).

e. The following screen will be displayed:

TIMING MODE:

1. OPEN 2. CLOSE

3. O-C 4. C-O

5. O-C-O

Press the

[1] key (OPEN).

f. The following screen will be displayed:

HOLD "ARM" UNTIL TEsT COMPLETES.

"START" TO BEGIN "STOP" TO ABORT

Hold down the

[ARM] switch and press the [START] key.

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g. The following screen will be displayed:

TEST IN PROGRESS HOLD "ARM" UNTIL TEST COMPLETES. (UP TO 25 SECONDS)

Continue to hold down the

[ARM]

switch until testing is finished. You will be returned to the “START-UP” menu once testing is finished. You will be returned to the "STARTUP" menu once testing is finished.

See section 3.3.7 for instructions on how to print the test results and graph. Dynamic Resistance Graphs are shown in Figure 24, Figure 25, and Figure 26.

When printing the dynamic test results, the timing graph will also be printed after the dynamic resistance graph.

NOTE

Travel transducer trace

Contact resistance trace

Figure 24. Dynamic Resistance Graph (0 - 400 micro-ohm linear scale)

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Figure 25. Dynamic Resistance Graph (0 - 2000 micro-ohm linear scale)

Figure 26. Dynamic Resistance Graph in Semi-Log Scale

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3.3.7. Printing or Viewing Timing Results

Follow the steps below to print or view the timing results after performing a circuit breaker timing test:

a. After performing a timing test you will be returned to the “START-UP” menu:

1. TIME BREAKER 09/16/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the

[2]

key (GET RESULTS).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. PRINT TEST RESULTS

2. PLOT FULL CHART

3. PLOT EXPANSION

4. PLOT 0 - 200MS

If you are printing the results of a dynamic resistance test, press the

NOTE

(PLOT FULL CHART), and then follow the instructions on page 77.

[3]

key (PLOT EXPANSION), or

1. PRINT TEST RESULTS

Press the

[1]

key (PRINT TEST RESULTS) to view the test results on the screen or to print the tabulated test results WITHOUT the graph. The following screen will be displayed:

SELECT PRINTER

1. THERMAL PRINTER

2. DISPLAY RESULTS

[2]

key

[4]

key (PLOT 0 - 200MS)

Press the built-in thermal printer. The tabulated results will be printed, and you will be returned to the “START-UP” menu. A typical tabulated results printout is shown in Figure 27.

[1]

key (THERMAL PRINTER) to print the tabulated test results on the

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Press the [2] key (DISPLAY RESULTS) to display the test results on the unit’s LCD screen. The following screen will be displayed:

UP / DWN ARROWS TO SCROLL RESULTS...

"STOP" TO EXIT...

Press the [] and [] keys to scroll through the test results. Press the

[STOP] key to return to the “START-UP” menu.

2. PLOT FULL CHART

Press the

[2] key (PLOT FULL CHART) to print the tabulated results WITH the full

graph of the results. You will be returned to the “START-UP” menu when printing is finished. A typical test result graph is shown in Figure 28.

3. PLOT EXPANSION

Press the

[3] key (PLOT EXPANSION) to print the tabulated results along with a time

expansion plot of the test results. The following screen will be displayed:

EXPANSION FROM:

You will be asked to enter the start point for the expansion. The start point can be selected in 100 millisecond increments by typing the first digit of the starting time. For example, to select 500ms, simply press the [5] key. The screen will be updated as shown:

EXPANSION FROM: 500MS

"ENTER" TO CONFIRM

Press the [ENTER] key.

The following screen will be displayed:

EXPANSION TO:

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Enter the end point for the expansion by typing the first digit of the 100 millisecond increment. For example, to select 900ms, press the [9] key. The screen will be updated as shown:

EXPANSION FROM: 900MS

"ENTER" TO CONFIRM

Press the [ENTER] key.

The graph expansion will be printed along with the tabulated test results. You will be returned to the “START-UP” menu when printing is finished.

4. PLOT 0 – 200MS

Press the [4] key (PLOT 0 - 200MS) to print the tabulated test results along with the graphic test results from 0 – 200 milliseconds. The graph and tabulated results will be printed on the thermal printer. You will be returned to the “START-UP” menu when printing is finished. A sample expansion graph from 0-200 ms is shown in Figure 29.

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If you are printing the results of a dynamic resistance test and you had selected

NOTE

option MS), the following screen will be displayed:

[2]

(PLOT FULL CHART),

DYNAMIC RES PLOT

1. 0 - 400

2. 0 - 2000

3. 10 - 2000 semilog

-ohms

[3]

(PLOT EXPANSION), or

[4]

(PLOT 0 - 200

The Dynamic Resistance graph can be printed with a 0 to 400 micro-ohm linear scale, a 0 to 2000 micro-ohm linear scale, or a 10 to 2000 micro-ohm semi-log scale. Select your preferred graph type by pressing the corresponding key on the keypad. The test results will be printed and you will be returned to the "START-UP" menu.

Figure 27. Typical Tabulated Test Results Printout for a CLOSE Operation

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Table 3. Descriptions of Tabulated Test Results Elements

Item

Number

Description

Test record number and the date and time the test was performed.

Test record header information (Company, Station, Circuit, etc.).

Type of test performed (OPEN, CLOSE, O-C, C-O, or O-C-O).

Contact channel times shown in milliseconds and cycles.

Contact channel bounce times shown in milliseconds.

Contact channel wipe distances in inches.

Contact delta time in milliseconds. This is the difference between the slowest contact time and the fastest contact time.

Breaker contact stroke in inches.

Contact velocity in feet per second.

Contact over-travel distance in inches.

Contact bounce-back distance in inches.

Contact velocity calculation points.

DC power supply nominal and minimum voltage (if DC power supply was monitored during testing).

V2/V3 voltage sensing channel transition times

Initiate current.

Timing shot duration.

Insertion time (if breaker had an insertion resistor) or “NO” if there was no resistor.

Trigger mode (Internal or External)

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Figure 28. Typical Test Results Graph (CB CLOSE Test)

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Figure 29. Expansion Graph from 0ms to 200ms (CB CLOSE Test)

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Figure 30. Typical O-C-O Test Results Graph

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Figure 31. Typical Tabulated Test Results Printout for an O-C-O Operation

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Figure 32. Graphical Interpretation of an OPEN Timing Shot

Figure 33. Graphical Interpretation of a CLOSE Timing Shot

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Figure 34. Graphical Interpretations of an OPEN-CLOSE and CLOSE-OPEN Timing Shot

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3.4 Working with Test Records

3.4.1. Saving a Timing Record in Flash EEPROM

After performing a test, you can store the results in the CT-8000 S3’s Flash EEPROM. To save a test record:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/09/13

2. GET RESULTS 15:10:05

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [3] key (SAVE/RESTORE).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. SAVE SHOT

2. RESTORE SHOT

3. SHOT DIRECTORY

4. ERASE SHOT

Press the [1] key (SAVE SHOT).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

SAVE SHOT #1 TEST: LIVE OPEN DATE: 09/17/13 10:29

"ENTER" TO PROCEED

Press the

[ENTER] key to save the test shot.

d. The following screen will be displayed:

SHOT SAVED

Press any key to return to the “START-UP” menu.

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3.4.2. Printing a Directory of Test Records Stored in the CT-8000 S3's Memory

You can print a directory of all the test records stored in the CT-8000 S3’s Flash EEPROM by using the steps below:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/09/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [3] key (SAVE/RESTORE).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. SAVE SHOT

2. RESTORE SHOT

3. SHOT DIRECTORY

4. ERASE SHOT

Press the [3] key (SHOT DIRECTORY).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

1. SHORT DIRECTORY

2. FULL DIRECTORY

"STOP" TO QUIT

Press the [1] key (SHORT DIRECTORY) to print a directory of the last ten shots stored in the EEPROM. The short directory will be printed, and you will be returned to the “START-UP” menu.

Press the

[2] key (FULL DIRECTORY) to print a directory of all the shots stored in the

EEPROM. The full directory will be printed, and you will be returned to the “START-UP” menu.

A sample test record directory is shown in Figure 35.

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Figure 35. Sample Test Record Directory Printout

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3.4.3. Printing a Directory of Test Records Stored in a USB Flash Drive

To print a directory of all test records stored in a USB Flash drive:

a. Make sure the USB Flash drive is inserted in the unit's USB Flash drive port ("USB MEM"

port). Then start from the "START-UP" menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/09/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [3] key (SAVE/RESTORE).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. SAVE SHOT

2. RESTORE SHOT

3. SHOT DIRECTORY

4. ERASE SHOT

5. COPY TO THUMB DRIVE

Press the [3] key (SHOT DIRECTORY).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

1. INTERNAL DIRECTORY

2. THUMB DRIVE DIR

Press the

[2] key (THUMB DRIVE DIR).

The directory of test records stored in the USB Flash drive will be printed, and you will be returned to the "START-UP" menu.

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3.4.4. Recalling a Test Record from the Flash EEPROM

Follow the steps below to recall a test record from the CT-8000 S3’s Flash EEPROM:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/09/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [3] key (SAVE/RESTORE).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. SAVE SHOT

2. RESTORE SHOT

3. SHOT DIRECTORY

4. ERASE SHOT

Press the [2] key (RESTORE SHOT).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

ENTER SHOT NUMBER

TO BE RESTORED

"ENTER" TO PROCEED

Using the keypad, type the record number that you would like to restore. If you do not know the record number, you can first print a test record directory using the instructions in section 3.4.2. Press the

[ENTER] key.

d. A confirmation screen will be displayed with some details about the selected test as

shown below:

RESTORING SHOT #1 TEST: LIVE OPEN DATE: 09/17/13 10:29

Press the

[ENTER] key.

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e. The following screen will be displayed:

RESTORE COMPLETE

PRINT RECORD?

1. YES

2. NO

1. YES

Press the [1] key (YES) if you would like to print the restored test record. The following screen will be displayed:

1. PRINT TEST RESULTS

2. PLOT FULL CHART

3. PLOT EXPANSION

4. PLOT 0 - 200MS

Please see section 3.3.5, step b, for an explanation of the above printing options.

2. NO

Press the [2] key (NO) to restore the test record to the working memory without printing it. Please see section 3.3.5 for instructions on how to view or print the test record details.

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3.4.5. Restoring a Test Record from a USB Flash Drive

You can restore a test record from a USB Flash drive to the CT-8000 S3's working memory using the steps below:

a. Make sure the USB Flash drive containing the test record(s) is inserted in the CT-8000

S3's USB Flash drive port ("USB MEM" port). Then start from the "START-UP" menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/09/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the

[3]

key (SAVE/RESTORE).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. SAVE SHOT

2. RESTORE SHOT

3. SHOT DIRECTORY

4. ERASE SHOT

5. COPY TO THUMB DRIVE

Press the

[2]

key (RESTORE SHOT).

Option 5 (COPY TO THUMB DRIVE) will be displayed only if a USB Flash drive is connected to the unit.

NOTE

c. The following screen will be displayed:

1. INTERNAL STORAGE

2. THUMB DRIVE

[2]

Press the

key (THUMB DRIVE).

d. The following screen will be displayed:

RESTORE THUMB DRIVE

REC_

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Type the record number that you would like to restore and press the [ENTER] key. If you do not know the record number, you can print a test record directory using the instructions in section 3.4.3.

e. The following screen will be displayed while the record is being restored:

RESTORING RECORD...

The following screen will be displayed once the test record has been restored:

REC_000 RESTORED! PRINT RECORD?

1. YES

2. NO

1. YES

Press the [1] key (YES) if you would like to print the restored test record. The following screen will be displayed:

1. PRINT TEST RESULTS

2. PLOT FULL CHART

3. PLOT EXPANSION

4. PLOT 0 - 200MS

Please see section 3.3.5, step b, for an explanation of the above printing options.

2. NO

Press the [2] key (NO) if you do not want to print the restored test record. The test record will be restored to the working memory and can be printed later if desired. You will be returned to the "START-UP" menu.

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3.4.6. Copying Test Records to a USB Flash Drive

You can easily copy test records stored in the CT-8000 S3's Flash EEPROM to a connected USB Flash drive using the steps below:

a. Make sure a USB Flash drive is inserted in the unit's Flash drive port ("USB MEM" port).

Then start from the "START-UP" menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/09/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [3] key (SAVE/RESTORE).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. SAVE SHOT

2. RESTORE SHOT

3. SHOT DIRECTORY

4. ERASE SHOT

5. COPY TO THUMB DRIVE

Press the [5] key (COPY TO THUMB DRIVE).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

copy rec to thumb drv

1. copy single RECORD

2. copy all records

1. COPY SINGLE RECORD

Press the

[1] key (COPY SINGLE RECORD) if you would like to copy a single record

from the CT-8000 S3 to the USB Flash drive. The following screen will be displayed:

ENTER RECORD NUMBER

to copy to flash drv

NUMBER:

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Type the record number that you would like to copy to the USB Flash drive and then press the [ENTER] key. If you do not know the record number, you can first print a test record directory using the instructions in section 3.4.2.

Once the test record has been copied to the Flash drive, the following screen will be displayed:

REC_001 SAVED TO THUMB DRIVE.

Press any key to return to the "START-UP" menu.

2. COPY ALL RECORDS

Press the [2] key (COPY ALL RECORDS) to copy all test records from the unit's Flash EEPROM to the connected USB Flash drive. Once the operation is complete, the following screen will be displayed:

ALL RECORDS HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED TO THUMB DRIVE!

Press any key to return to the "START-UP" menu.

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3.4.7. Deleting Test Records from the Flash EEPROM

You can delete one or all test records stored in the CT-8000 S3’s Flash EEPROM. To delete test records:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

1. RUN TEST 10/09/13

2. GET RESULTS 10:10:10

3. SAVE/RESTORE

4. SETUP

5. DIAGNOSTICS

Press the [3] key (SAVE/RESTORE).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

1. SAVE SHOT

2. RESTORE SHOT

3. SHOT DIRECTORY

4. ERASE SHOT

Press the [4] key (ERASE SHOT).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

1. ERASE SINGLE SHOT

2. ERASE ALL SHOTS!

1. ERASE SHOT

Press the

[1] key (ERASE SHOT) if you would like to erase a single shot from the

Flash EEPROM. The following screen will be displayed:

ENTER SHOT NUMBER

TO BE ERASED

Using the keypad, type the test record number that you would like to erase. If you do not know the record number, you can first print a test record directory using the instructions in section 3.4.2. Press the [ENTER] key.

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