Sweep Frequency Response Analyzer

FRAnalyzer
Sweep Frequency Response Analyzer
for Power Transformer Winding Diagnosis

The FRAnalyzer detects defects in power transformer windings

and faults in the magnetic core. After the transport of
transformers to site and following through faults with high
currents the frequency response test should be made to ensure
that the windings were not damaged.

Unique features of FRAnalyzer

• High reliability of results due to the applied measurement
method and innovative connection technique
• Extremely small size through the use of leading edge
technology
• Ease of use because of creative software
• Portability resulting from battery operation

How does it work?

For high frequencies the equivalent circuit diagram of a
transformer winding can be drawn as a complex network of
resistors, inductors and capacitors. The frequency response of
this network is unique. It is like a fingerprint.

Winding deformation causes one or more of the capacitors in

this network to be changed. To identify these changes, which
can be quite small, the new fingerprint is compared to that
taken in a healthy condition. Deviations are an indicator of:
• Coil deformation - axial & radial
• Faulty core grounds
• Partial winding collapse
• Hoop buckling
• Broken or loosened clamps
• Shorted turns & open windings

Measuring Modes
The basic functionality of FRAnalyzer supports the following
measuring mode (amplitude and phase):
• Voltage transfer function Uo/Ui (f)
With the integral vector network analyzer toolkit the following
additional functions can also be measured:
• Impedance Function Ui/Ii (f)
• Admittance Function Ii/Ui (f)
This feature also supports the measurement of transformer
short circuit impedances.

The device utilizes a frequency sweep. This allows the

measurement of core faults in the lower frequency range and
avoids any interference due to noise signals that can affect the
results.

For higher frequencies this principle is very sensitive, because

the generated signal has constant amplitude over the whole
frequency range. An innovative connection technique ensures
reliable measurements above 1 MHz.

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Sweep Frequency Response Analyzer

FRAnalyzer
Sweep Frequency Response Analyzer
for Power Transformer Winding Diagnosis

Technical Data
Frequency range 10 Hz to 20 MHz
Source Output
Output impedance 50 Ω
Connector BNC
Wave form Sine signal
Amplitude 1 V rms at 50 Ω load
Amplitude* 0.1 to 1 V rms at 50 Ω load
Inputs (Reference - CH1, Measurement - CH2)
Impedance 50 Ω
Impedance (high)* 1 MΩ // 60 pF
Connector BNC
Input sensitivity 1V rms (full scale)
Input sensitivity* 100 mV rms (full scale)
Input attenuator 20 dB
Input attenuator* 0 dB, 10 dB, 20 dB, 30 dB, 40 dB
Receiver bandwidth 10 Hz, 30 Hz, 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz
Dynamic range > 90 dB
Dynamic range* > 100 dB (at 10 Hz receiver bandwidth)
Gain error < 0.1 dB (calibrated)
Phase error < 0.5° (calibrated)
PC Software for
• operation of the FRAnalyzer
• diagnosis of the measuring results
• database handling
• network analyzer toolkit
• reporting
PC requirements
Interface USB 1.1
PC operating system Windows™ 2000 or Windows™ XP
Processor Pentium™ 500 MHz or higher
Memory 256 MB RAM or higher Contact
Drive CD-ROM
EUROPE, AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST
Mechanical data / supply voltage
OMICRON electronics GmbH, Austria
Weight < 2 kg without measuring cables
Phone: +43 5523 507-0
Dimensions
Email: info@omicron.at
(W x H x D) 26 x 5 x 26.5 cm / 10.25 x 2 x 10.5 inch
DC power supply DC 10 V to 24 V / 10 W
ASIA, PACIFIC
Accessories OMICRON electronics Asia Ltd, Hong Kong
Measuring Cables 3 coaxial measuring cables 50 Ω Phone: +852 2634 0377
with BNC connectors (15 m) Email: info@asia.omicron.at
Connection clamps 2 connection clamps for bushing terminals
with CU strips for low impedance to tank NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
(ground) OMICRON electronics Corp. USA
Phone: +1 713 830 4660 or 1-800-OMICRON
AC power adaptor 100-240 V, USB cable, transport case, optical
Email: info@omicronusa.com
USB cable, battery operation
Article Nr.: FRAnalyzer [VE000660] www.omicron.at or www.omicronusa.com

© OMICRON, V 5.10.2.1-ENU
*
using the network analyzer toolkit software
2 Subject to change without notice