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The PDSurveyor

Handheld Partial Discharge Surveying Tool

The PDSurveyor handheld PD surveying tool is the 'first-line of
defence' for the detection of partial discharge activity in medium
voltage (MV) power cables and plant in the voltage range 3.3

kV to
45

kV. The unit enables the user to carry out rapid, look-see
insulation condition testing through a unique combination of
measurement technology, incorporating three types of PD sensor:
HFCT, TEV and Airborne Acoustic.
The PDSurveyor has been designed by HVPD to meet the specific requests from both utility and industrial MV
plant owners for a simple, portable and easy-to-use PD test device which can be used by all operational staff in
MV substations. The PDSurveyor is the most flexible handheld PD scanning device in the marketplace as it
contains three built-in PD sensors to enable the unit to be used to detect partial discharge activity in MV metal-clad
switchgear, MV power cables and other MV plant. It is recommended for use in Phase 1 of the HVPD 4-Phase PD
Test and Monitoring Solution; PD pre-screening of 100% of the network.

Features include:

Handheld, pre-screening tool suitable On-line (in-service) detection of PD activity in MV cables,
switchgear and other plant in the voltage range: 3.3 kV to 45 kV.

Unique combination of 3x PD measurement circuits and sensors (TEV, Acoustic and HFCT) to provide
an instant indication of PD activity.

Measurement of PD in picocoulombs (pCs) in MV power cables with the split-core HFCT sensor.

Measurement of PD in metal-clad MV switchgear / plant with TEV and Airborne Acoustic sensors.

Lightweight & portable device which is both easy-to-use and easy-to-understand with a dynamic, 7-Level,
colour-coded PD level display.

With test times per plant item or cable of 10 - 20 seconds, large-area MV networks can be scanned
quickly and easily and both the location and the severity of the PD identified.


Standard Scope of Supply

The PDSurveyor is supplied in a soft carry case, complete with split-core HFCT sensor, 100 kHz filter, BNC signal
cable, battery charger, and an inspection test pad with test labels.
1x HVPD PDSurveyor

1x Mains Battery Charger

1x HVPD HFCT 100/50 Sensor

1x Soft Carry Case

1x 100 kHz Filter

1x User Manual

1x Inspection Test Pad and POA Labels

1x 2 metre BNC Cable



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Application Testing Key Functions


Measuring TEV PD activity in 11 kV
Solid Insulated Switchgear

Measuring PD activity in 11 kV Cable


Unit Dimensions

Dimensions:
W: 120 mm
D: 110 mm
H: 220 mm
Weight: 1.26 kg
Power Supply: Li-ion Battery
How it Works

The PDSurveyor incorporates three individual PD sensors which are designed to pick
up different types of PD activity in different types of MV plant, as follows:

CT - Cable PD Circuit - Cable PD activity is measured using the external, split-core,
High Frequency Current Transformer (HFCT 100/50) sensor, which is attached to the MV
cables earth straps.

TEV Circuit - Transient Earth Voltage (TEV) PD signals are generated by internal partial
discharges in local MV equipment including switchgear and cable terminations and are
picked up using the units built-in TEV sensor.

AA - Airborne Acoustic Circuit - Acoustic/Ultrasonic PD signals are generated by partial
discharges into air and these are detected using the units built-in airborne acoustic
(ultrasonic) sensor which is placed over vents in metal-clad plants housing.

The outputs of each of the above sensors are displayed on 3x colour-coded LED arrays
for each of the sensors. The Guideline PD Levels vs. Plant Condition/Action for each LED
level are shown opposite and below.



PD Level Indication Key
LED 1
LEDs 2 & 3
LEDs 4 & 5
LEDs 6 & 7
Green (Plant OK)
Yellow (Moderate PD - Monitor)
Orange (Moderate to High PD - Investigate Source of PD)
Red (High PD - Test & Restrict Access)
PD Level
Indication Key
LED Display
Screen
TEV
Sensor
Power Button
BNC Connection
for HFCT
Acoustic
Sensor