CBA32 16p Manual

ZENSOL A U T O M A T I O N INC.
COMPUTERIZED TEST EQUIPMENT
ZENSOL
CIRCUIT BREAKER PERFORMANCE ANALYZER
CBA-32P
Micro CBA
MANUAL 1W E
OPERATORS GUIDE
Version 1.70 January 2001
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CBA-32 OPERATORS GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW OF THE CBA-32P................................................................................. 3
Overview........................................................................................................... 4
Required computer............................................................................................ 4
Required printer................................................................................................ 4
Checklist of equipment required for testing with the CBA-32P................................. 5
Required equipment.......................................................................................... 5
Required cables................................................................................................. 5
Manuals............................................................................................................. 5
Additional cables required for testing with the CBA-32 in the field................ 6
Optional accessories.......................................................................................... 6
Configuration examples............................................................................................... 7
BREAKER CONNECTIONS...................................................................................... 8
Connecting the CBA-32P to the breaker........................................................... 9
Connecting ground............................................................................................ 9
Connecting power............................................................................................. 9
Connecting the personal computer.................................................................... 9
Connecting command outputs........................................................................... 11
Wiring principle for DC-DC coils......................................................... 12
Wiring principle for AC-AC coils......................................................... 13
Wiring principle for AC-DC coils......................................................... 14
Internal diagram of the CBA-32P......................................................... 15
Connecting contact inputs................................................................................. 16
Connecting linear displacement transducers..................................................... 18
Connecting other 0-10 VDC transducers.......................................................... 18
Oil breaker connections.................................................................................. 19
Testing four single-phase breakers connected in series............................... 20
Testing four three-phase breakers connected in series................................ 21
ANSWERS TO VARIOUS QUESTIONS................................................................... 22
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OVERVIEW OF THE CBA-32P

OVERVIEW OF THE CBA-32P
OVERVIEW
The CBA-32 is a portable or desktop testing and measuring instrument that rapidly
carries out timing tests on circuit breakers of all types typically installed in electric utility
substations. The breakers may range from distribution level voltage models up to 800 kV
environment.
The CBA-32 connects to a personal computer with a color screen via a high speed optical
fiber link. The computer runs the Cba Win test software, which automates and controls
the whole test procedure.
The CBA-32 is equipped with breaker command signal generators, digital inputs to
measure main and resistive contact close/open states, and a number of analog inputs for
measuring command coil current, linear displacement, pressure, etc.
Required computer
The following characteristics are strongly recommended for the computer running
Cba Win:
Pentium processor and above
Windows 95 or 98.
16 Mb RAM minimum
VGA monitor and graphics adapter
3.5 floppy disk drive
1 serial port
1 hard disk drive
Required printer
For field testing, we recommend:
HP 340 portable printer, color and black and white.
For other purposes, any Windows-compatible printer is acceptable.

Computer and Printer can be supplied with the equipment. (prices are available on
request)

CHECK LIST OF EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR TESTING WITH THE CBA-32P
CHECK LIST OF EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR TESTING WITH THE CBA-32
Required equipment
1 CBA-32 system with power cable
1 computer with power cable
Cba Win (supplied with the equipment at no extra charge)
1 fiber optic module (supplied with the equipment at no extra charge) including
1 RS232 to fiber optic adapter, 10 (3 m) fiber optic cable.
1 power bar 120VAC
Required cables
The cables described below are the Zensol 10 (3 m) standard cables. Each of them can
be fitted either with our standard clips or type car battery clips. All these cables except
from the 52A and 52B cables are supplied with the CBA-32P at no extra charge.
1 CBA-32 ground cable
3, 4, 8 or 12 three-conductor 10 contact input cables for models equipped with
8, 16 or 24 contact inputs respectively. Each cable connect to 2 breaker contacts
via a wire for each and a common return
3 or 6 three conductor 10 displacement cables with small clips (3 for a 5
Analog model, 6 for a 6 analog model)
1 four conductor 25 (7 m) command cable with clips (close, open, close, open)
52A, 52B contact cables (optional)
Manuals
Manual 1-2-3 are supplied with the CBA-32P are no extra charge.
Manual 4 comes with the internal module for dynamic contact resistance measurement.
(Prices available on request- please specify when purchasing the CBA-32P)
Manual 5 requires to attend one of our advanced courses: Calculation File Designer.
(Prices and availability on request)
Under CBA-Soft, the following manuals are available:
Manual 1: Operators guide
Manual 2: Installation, Analysis and test set-up guide
Under CBA-Win, the following manuals are available:
Manual 1W Breaker Connections
Manual 2W Cba Win version 1.21 users manual.

The following manuals apply to both the DOS and Windows versions:
Manual 3: Creating and modifying your Tabular reports
Manual 4: CBA-RES-6 users guide (optional)
Manual 5: Calculation file designer (optional)
Additional cables required for testing with the CBA-32 system IN THE FIELD
25 (7 m) extension cables (prices available on request) depending on the
model (see table sheet below)
model 8 contacts 16 contacts 24 contacts

contact cables 4 8 12
command cables 1 1 1
displacement cables
5 analog inputs 3 3 3
or 8 analog inputs or 6 or 6 or 6
extension cord 120VAC
Optional accessories
All the following accessories can be supplied with the equipment CBA-32P (prices
available on request).
1 TLH-100, 225, 300 or 600 linear transducer if required (depending on the breaker to
be tested. ex: oil breakers)
Rotary transducers
1 metallic rod (for oil breakers)
mechanical adapter for linear transducers
mounting brackets (x2) (for mechanical adapter)
power bar 120 VAC
printer
floppy disks
small flat and cross screwdrivers (for TLH)
etc.


BREAKER CONNECTIONS

BREAKER CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING THE CBA-32P TO THE BREAKER

The ground, power and computer connection is illustrated on the next page.
Connecting ground
Connect a ground wire from the earth, building or cabinet ground to the
CBA-32 input jack at the bottom center of the front panel.
High voltage environment!

For your security, always make sure to work with the
CBA-32 connected to a reliable ground.
Connecting power
The CBA-32 requires 120V/60Hz power or 220V/50Hz power (please specify when
ordering). A power input jack is available at the bottom left of the front panel.
Connect the CBA-32P to a 120VAC source with the power cable supplied.
Connecting the personal computer (see next page)

The personal computer and the Cba Win software package accompanying the CBA-32
system conducts the entire test procedure. It coordinates the acquisition of all test data.
The operator may then store it on disk.
Connect both terminals of one end of the fiber optic cable to the front panel of
the CBA-32.
Connect both terminals of the other end of the fiber optic cable to the RS232 to
fiber optic adapter.
Connect the 9-pin electrical connector from the RS232 to fiber optic adapter to
a free serial port on your PC.
High Speed Communication Module
The High Speed Communication module is now powered by the serial port of the host
computer. No external adapters are required.
To connect the fiber optic cable between the CBA-32P and the Communication Module,
connect the fiber optic cable marked T to the TX jacks and the cable marked R to the RX
jacks on both the CBA-32P and the Communication Module.
Note to users of the externally-powered communication module: the schematic on the
following page is incomplete and does not show the external 7.5 volts DC adapter
required to power the module. It must be plugged into the corresponding receptacle and
the polarity of the plug must be negative (-) on the center conductor and positive (+) on
the outer conductor.

BREAKER CONNECTIONS
Connecting personal computer

BREAKER CONNECTIONS
Connecting command outputs

Every breaker test requires a connection to the command coil. See the schematic
examples according to your breaker controls (DC or AC).
example 1: DC, DC;
example 2: AC, AC;
example 3: AC, DC.

BREAKER CONNECTIONS

BREAKER CONNECTIONS

BREAKER CONNECTIONS

BREAKER CONNECTIONS

BREAKER CONNECTIONS
Connecting contact inputs

Every contact input cable tests two breaker main contacts in parallel with two resistive
contacts via two wires and a common.
Connect contact inputs to the breaker contacts. The black alligator clip and wire
is the Common. Connect the other end to a CBA-32 contact input jack.
Example 1: (see Graph 1)
Contact 1 Contact 2
common
17-18 Contact Inputs

Graph 1: Main and resistive contacts connected together per contact input.

BREAKER CONNECTIONS
Example 2: The resistive and main contacts can also be analyzed separately. (see graph 2)
RC1 RC2
MC1 MC2
common common
17-18 Contact Inputs 19-20 Contact Inputs
Graph 2: main and resistive contacts connected separately.

BREAKER CONNECTIONS
Connecting linear displacement transducers

Attach the linear displacement transducer to the breaker control rod.
Connect the linear displacement transducer cable to a 0-10VDC analog input
jack on the CBA-32.
Connecting other 0-10VDC transducers

Connect any transducer with a 0-10VDC analog output.
You can use any type of transducers such as voltage, pressure, current, moisture,
temperature, displacement, velocity, acceleration, etc. Please make sure to have a O-
10VDC

BREAKER CONNECTIONS
OIL BREAKER CONNECTIONS

BREAKER CONNECTIONS
TESTING FOUR SINGLE PHASE BREAKERS CONNECTED IN SERIES

BREAKER CONNECTIONS
TESTING FOUR 3-PHASE BREAKERS CONNECTED IN SERIES

BREAKER CONNECTIONS

ANSWERS TO VARIOUS QUESTIONS
1 - Are CBA current sensors shunts?

2 - What is an analog signal in the CBA Win and the CBA-32P?
3 - Are the contacts suitable for recording?
4 - Can the contacts be viewed?
5 - Can the contacts be named?
6 - Can the analog inputs be named?
7 - Can you choose your own parameters for the analog inputs?
8 - Can the adjustments on the displacement contacts (such as the ones required on the
CSD CBT-4) be avoided?
9 - Can transducers of different lengths be used?
10- What is the purpose of the Relative and the Autoamplification controls in the analog
properties dialog?
11- Can the Close and Open (TTL) commands be viewed on the Close and Open relays?
12- How can an analog signal such as displacement be recorded?
13- Can other signals be recorded?
14- Why can only a limited part of the recorded signals be viewed during an Open or
Close command?
15- How to increase the precision of the recordings and see contact bouncing?
16- How to increase the precision on a particular signal?
17- Is it possible to use the recorded values to calculate other parameters?
18- Can a user prepare his own calculation files?
19- Can a user prepare his own tabular reports?
20- Can the fiber optic connection be checked?
21- Can we check the validity of the contacts?
22- How can the analog inputs be checked?
23- How to calibrate the current?

1- Are CBA current sensors shunts?

No.
Instead of shunts are powerful current sensors with Hall effect which have been
calibrated to 20 amperes. The current is measured by magnetic induction when it
goes through these sensors (just like amperemetric cables without contact).
2- What is an analog signal in CBA Win and the CBA-32P ?

The analog signals in the CBA are identified by their physical and symbolic
symbols:
Close current is measured by channel number 1
Open current is measured by channel number 2
Displacement inputs are measured by channel numbers 3 to 8..
Note: as the current sensors are built in the CBA-32P, current input numbers 1
and 2 can not be reached by the user.
3- Are the contacts suitable for recording?

1- First connect them physically to the circuit breakers.
2- Then activate the signals through the CBA Win, choose Plan
ConfigurationDigital Inputs (or the button), and set the appropriate
checkboxes for each channel in the activation dialog box.
3- Remember that CBA Win numbers the contacts from 17 through 40 (up to 24
contacts total).
The first contact is 17 identified by a white cable.

The second one is 18 identified by a red cable.
The third one is 19 ... The fourth one is 20 ...etc.

4- Can the contacts be viewed?

Yes.
1- First connect them physically to the circuit breakers.
2- Then activate the signals through CBA Win
3- Choose Plan ConfigurationProcessing (or the button) and enter the
numbers of the contact inputs to be viewed (17, 18, 19, etc.)
4- Click OK to apply the changes, and click OK in the Processing dialog box. The
changes are instantly applied.
5- Can the contacts be named?

Yes.
Choose Plan ConfigurationDigital Inputs in the menu (or the button), then
click on the Prop button of the desired contact signal..
Now name the contacts such as for example PhA, PhB, PhC, 52a, 52b, etc.
6- Can the analog inputs be named?

Yes.
Choose Plan ConfigurationAnalog Inputs in the menu (or the button), and
click on the Properties button of the desired analog signal.
Now name the contacts such as for example Cr1, Ope or Dp1, Dp2 or Pr, etc.
7- Can you choose your own parameters for the analog inputs?
Yes.
Choose Plan ConfigurationAnalog Inputs in the menu (or the button), and
Then enter Amp for the current unit, mm (millimeter) for the displacement unit,
etc. in the Units entry box of the Analog Properties dialog box.
8- Can the adjustments on the displacement contacts (such as the ones required on
the CBT-4) be avoided?
Yes (See answer to question 9).

9- Can transducers of different lengths be used?

1- Choose Plan ConfigurationAnalog Inputs in the menu (or the button), and
2- then enter 0 as a minimum and 225 as a maximum (or 600 if the transducer is a
600 mm one).
Example:
The Novotechnik transducers used by Zensol are 10 volt linear potentiometers
(the current required is supplied by the CBA-32P) through our 10V calibrated
power supply.
The voltage created by the transducer displacement is read by the displacement
input (3 to 8) and automatically translated in an absolute or relative value of the
precise displacement. (see answer to question 10)
10- What is the purpose of the Relative and Autoamplification controls in the
Analog Properties dialog?
Thanks to the Analog Properties, you may choose:
- the full scale (autoamplification) option;
- 0 is the minimal position in Relative mode (checkbox on). In absolute mode
(checkbox off) the signal is visualized as on a voltmeter or an amperemeter;
- The numbers between 2 and 9 (Prop. Space) indicate the proportion each signal
will take compared to the others.
- The numbers between 0 and 5 (Filtering) indicate the amount of graphic filtering
(the data are not affected) to remove noise. A filtering setting of 0 means the
signal will be displayed as is, while a filter setting of 5 means that the signal will
be strongly filtered.
Example:
1- Load the demoil.wdt file to observe the effects of the parameters, especially
with current and displacement signals.
It is preferable:
- to enter the current in absolute value and choose the autoamplification option in
order to take advantage of the amplifier capabilities of the software, especially in
cases of low currents.
- Use Relative and Autoamplification for displacement signals. In effect, one is
interested solely in the relative position of the transducer with respect to its
starting position, and not its absolute position.
- Entering a higher number for the Proportional Space of a displacement signal is
more useful because a higher area is used to display the signal with better quality.

11- Can the Close and Open (TTL) commands be viewed on the Close and Open
relays ?
For the moment, CBA Win cannot display the Close and Open commands.
12- How can an analog signal such as displacement be recorded?

1- Connect physically the resistive transducer to 3 pins just like a potentiometer.
The current required for the transducer is automatically supplied by the CBA-32P.
2- Fix the ground of the potentiometer and the mid-point.
3- be careful of the indications related to the connection entries.
4- Then activate the number related to analog signal which is in this particular
case between 3.and 8.
13- Can other signals be registered?

Yes.
Every transducer which requires 0-10 volts DC is suitable for recording.
Example: The pressure transducers which are 10 volt VDC can be directly
connected to the CBA-32P.
14- Why can only a limited part of the recorded signals be viewed during an Open
or Close command?
To increase the window appearing on screen it is required to increase the duration
of the test in the Test Configuration dialog (see image below).
The CBA-32P records a finite window in time, and if that window is too short,
only part of the events will be recorded and displayed.
15- How to increase the precision of the recordings and see contact bouncing?
You just have to decrease the sampling time to the minimum permitted. Go to the
Test Configuration dialog, and the minimum time will be displayed next to the
entry box for the sampling time.

16- How to increase the precision on a particular signal?

Deactivate all the unnecessary signals then decrease the sampling time. (CBA
Win automatically calculates the minimum sampling time allowed)
Please take note of the following:
- Signal number 1 is permanently activated;
- If one deactivates signal number 3 while signal number 4 is still activated, the
minimum sampling time will not be affected since the signals are recorded in their
numerical order.
17- Is it possible to use the recorded values to calculate other parameters?

Yes. You just have to pre-prepare the calculus files and to select them via the
Processing dialog.by entering the calculus file number in the box title Calculus.
18- Can a user prepare his own calculation files?

Yes.
A manual has been especially designed. A training session is also available at
Zensol if required. To more information or to arrange this training, please contact
us.
19- Can a user prepare his own tabular reports?

Yes.
A manual has been especially designed. A training session is also available at
Zensol if required. To arrange this training, please call Zensol at the following
number (514) 334-5900.
20- Can the fiber optic connection be checked?

1- Connect the RS-232 adapter (fiber optic connection -little black box-) to the
PC.
2- Pay attention of the red and black connectors (marked T and R) which have to
go through the right RS-232 adapter connections (marked Tx and Rx).
3- Then disconnect the fiber optic cable from the CBA-32P.
4- Do TestsTest Link in the menu (or the button).
5- A light must appear in one of the fiber optic wires.

21- Can we check the validity of the contacts?

Two simple manipulations can be used:
1- without any connection to the CBA-32P a permanent 0 for Open states must
appear on every graph visualized.
2- By provoking a short circuit between the terminals (white or red) and the
common terminal, a permanent 1 for Close state must appear on every graph
viewed.
3- By connecting a 500 Ohm or a 100 Ohm resistor between the common terminal
and the terminals (white or red), a 0.5 state will appear on the related graph.
4- Using the same arrangement as in step 2, do TestsTest Cables in the menu
(or the button) and click OK at the warning message. A window will appear
showing which contacts are valid/short-circuited (check boxes on with a white
background) or open (check boxes off with white background). Note that only the
activated contact signals will be tested.
22- How can the analog inputs be checked?

1- Choose the signal which is going to be checked, from 3 to 8, and connect a
cable.
2- Activate the required signal in the Analog activation screen and in the
Properties dialog of that signal, set the Min (0V) to 0 and the Max (10V) to 10.
3- Apply a 0 volt voltage by making a short circuit between the Signal and
Common wires of the analog signal tested.
4- Execute a test with CBA Win.
5- View the graph (displayed instantly after the test).
6- Check that 0 volts appears on the graph of the tested signal using the Examine
tool.
7- Apply a 10 volt signal by disconnecting the Signal wire from the Common and
connecting the Signal to the 10 volt wire.
8- Repeat steps 4 through 6 and check for 10 volts on the signal tested.
23- How to calibrate the currents?

Choose Plan ConfigurationAnalog Inputs from the menu (or the x button) and
click on the Properties button of either signal 1 or signal 2 (the current sensors).
Enter the following allowable combinations of values into the Min (0V) and Max
(10V) entry boxes:
Min (0V) 0 -5 0 -10 0 -20

Max (10V) 5 5 10 10 20 20

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COMPUTERIZED TEST EQUIPMENT

Version 1.70 January 2001

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CHECK LIST OF EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR TESTING WITH THE CBA-32

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model 8 contacts 16 contacts 24 contacts

extension cord 120VAC

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CONNECTING THE CBA-32P TO THE BREAKER

High voltage environment!

Connecting the personal computer (see next page)

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Connecting personal computer

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Connecting command outputs

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Connecting contact inputs

Example 1: (see Graph 1)

17-18 Contact Inputs

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17-18 Contact Inputs 19-20 Contact Inputs

Graph 2: main and resistive contacts connected separately.

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Connecting linear displacement transducers

Connecting other 0-10VDC transducers

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OIL BREAKER CONNECTIONS

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TESTING FOUR SINGLE PHASE BREAKERS CONNECTED IN SERIES

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TESTING FOUR 3-PHASE BREAKERS CONNECTED IN SERIES

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ANSWERS TO VARIOUS QUESTIONS

1 - Are CBA current sensors shunts?

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1- Are CBA current sensors shunts?

2- What is an analog signal in CBA Win and the CBA-32P ?

3- Are the contacts suitable for recording?

The first contact is 17 identified by a white cable.

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4- Can the contacts be viewed?

5- Can the contacts be named?

6- Can the analog inputs be named?

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9- Can transducers of different lengths be used?

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12- How can an analog signal such as displacement be recorded?

13- Can other signals be registered?

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16- How to increase the precision on a particular signal?

17- Is it possible to use the recorded values to calculate other parameters?

18- Can a user prepare his own calculation files?