User manual

Burn down transformer

ATG 2

Ident. Nr. 822-014 12/2005

BAUR Prüf- und Messtechnik GmbH e-mail: headoffice@baur.at Tel. +43/5522/4941-0
Raiffeisenstrasse 8, A-6832 Sulz/Austria internet: www.baur.at Fax +43/5522/4941-3
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Preface This manual contains all information necessary for
the correct handling and operation of the
described system. Before using the system please
read carefully this User Manual. If you have any
questions please contact directly:

BAUR Prüf- und Messtechnik GmbH, Raiffeisenstrasse 8

A-6832 Sulz / Austria
Tel. +43/5522/4941-0
Fax. +43/5522/4941-3 or refer to your nearest BAUR representative.

Safety precautions
The burning out device ATG 2 is built in accordance with
today’s state of engineering and is safe to operate.
Individual components and the finished unit are inspected
continually by our qualified staff within the framework of our
Quality Assurance Provisions. Each unit is subjected to
thorough testing prior to shipment.

It is imperative to every person who is involved with the

installation, start-up, operation and maintenance to have
read and understood the complete User Manual.

It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that only

authorized persons may be allowed to use the burning out
device.

The user:
- is qualified and properly instructed and has the
necessary experience.
- knows the relevant standards, accident prevention rules
and operating conditions.
- is able to carry out the necessary operations and is
aware of the possible dangers involved.
- Must immediately inform his superior about any
conditions of the unit that could affect safety.

The ATG 2 Burning Out Device is used for impedance

decrease of faults in installed power cables by arc burning
the fault location.

Any other or additional use is deemed to be in

contravention of the intended use. The manufacturer shall
not be liable for damage resulting from any such use. In
such a case the risk shall be borne solely by the user.

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 The local safety and accident prevention regulations
are always applicable to the operation of the ATG 2
Burning Out Device. Particularly, the unit may not be
connected to live power cables.

Warranty
At the customer’s written request we undertake to repair or
replace at our discretion and as quickly as possible all parts
that become faulty as the demonstrable result of poor
material, faulty design or defective workmanship. We shall
bear the costs of any faulty parts requiring replacement, but
not the costs of transport to us and back to the customer,
nor the costs of packing and insurance! The
12 month warranty time starts from delivery. We shall not
be liable for any damage resulting from normal wear and
tear, improper handling, non-observance of Operating
Instructions and safety regulations.

We shall also refuse to accept any liability if the customer

carries out repairs or changes to the unit themselves or has
others carry them out! The warranty does not cover
damage in transit, batteries, fuses and any readjustments in
accordance with the Operating Instructions!

We draw attention in addition to the ‘General Sales and

Business Conditions’ of:
BAUR Prüf- und Messtechnik Gmbh Raiffeisenstrasse 8,
A-6832-Sulz / Austria

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Contents

1 Product Information ...............................................................................................7

1.1 Design and function..................................................................................................7
1.2 Indicating and operating elements............................................................................8
1.3 Technical data ........................................................................................................10

2 Packing and Shipping ..........................................................................................12

3 Putting into operation ..........................................................................................14

3.1 Preparing operation ................................................................................................14
3.2 Connection of instrument........................................................................................15
3.3 Connection to mains...............................................................................................16
3.4 Switching on ...........................................................................................................17
3.5 Operating modes ....................................................................................................18
3.6 Switching off ...........................................................................................................19
3.7 EMERGENCY OFF ................................................................................................19

4 Repair / Maintenance............................................................................................20
4.1 Safety precautions..................................................................................................20
4.2 Fuses......................................................................................................................20
4.3 Checking the discharge unit ...................................................................................21

5 Options, Accessories and Ordering Information ..............................................23

5.1 Options ...................................................................................................................23
5.2 Accessories ............................................................................................................23
5.3 Odering information ................................................................................................24

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1 Product Information
1.1 Design and function

Design
The instruments of the ATG family are designed as 19” plug in units. All operating and
indicating elements as well as connecting sockets for an external ohmmeter are located on
the front panel. On the backplate you can find additional connecting elements. The
instruments are equipped with a controlled high voltage generator and an internal automatic
discharge device. The instrument control contains the necessary safety circuits also for
connection of an external Emergency Off unit (ATG 6000 option). The devices are protected
against thermal overstressing by long time operation.

High voltage generation

Via a phase-angle control the mains voltage is applied to the primary winding of the high
voltage transformer. The secondary side of the high voltage transformer features a high
voltage winding with tappings. Outputs of the high voltage winding are fed directly or
via one-way rectification to a high voltage switch. Depending on its position different max.
voltages and currents are available on the high voltage output which can be limited
additionally.

Function
The ATG 2 Burning Out Device belongs to cable fault detection devices and is used for
transforming high-impedance cable faults into low-impedance cable faults by "burning out" in
a permanent arcing. With cable fault location instruments low-impedance faults
can be detected easier than high-impedance faults. Due to the stepwise variable max. output
voltage there is the possibility to individually adapt the ATG 2 to the existing fault
situation. A current increase is possible by a stepwise decrease of the output voltage during
the burn down operation after "breakdown" of the fault. The ATG 2 is equipped with an
automatic discharge device and the possibility of earthing the test object. Additionally, the
fault resistance can be measured on the ATG 2 with the help of an external ohmmeter.

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1.2 Indicating and operating elements

Front panel

1 Mains switch as overcurrent circuit breaker with thermal tripping

2 Pushbutton "Ready to switch on" ( )
3 Pushbutton "High voltage on" ( I ) with pilot lamp for high voltage clearance. Pilot
lamp serves as feedback for the operating condition "IN OPERATION"
4 Pushbutton "High voltage off" ( ) returns instrument condition to "Ready for
operation"
5 Voltmeter for indication of output voltage in % of the max. range voltage
6 Potentiometer for voltage limitation with zero interlock
7 Amperemeter for indication of output current in % of the max. range current
8 Potentiometer for current limitation
9 Connecting sockets for external ohmmeter (max. 60 V)
10 Pushbutton for activation of resistance measurement
11 Range selector switch for voltage steps
12 EMERGENCY OFF pushbutton switch (lockable) for activating the EMERGENCY
OFF function and to protect against unauthorized use.
13 Indicator lamp red for feedback of operating conditions
"READY TO SWITCH ON" and "IN OPERATION"
14 Indicator lamp green for feedback of operating condition
"READY FOR OPERATION"

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Backplate

15 16 17 18

15 High voltage connecting lead

16 Mains connection
17 Protective earth connection
18 Connecting socket for external EMERGENCY OFF unit with jumper plug

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1.3 Technical data

ATG 2 Unit

Mains voltage see type plate

Mains frequency 45 to 60 Hz

Max. power consumption (at short circuit) 2.300 VA

Max. output voltage 10 kV

Max. output current at voltage range 60 V~ 32 A

AC (rms) 230 V~ 8,5 A
800 V~ 2,0 A
DC 2.600 V-- 0,6 A
6.400 V-- 0,24 A
10.000 V-- 0,16 A
Max. load capacitance 10 μF

Internal discharge resistance 100 kΩ

Dimensions of housing (W x H x D) 502 x 255 x 390 mm

Weight 41 kg

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2 Packing and Shipping

The instruments are shipped in robust cardboard cartons on wooden pallets. If the
instruments are not used immediately, always keep in closed carton and store in dry
rooms!

Damage during transport

Complaints concerning damages should be made to us without
delay, using a standard transport damage claims form.

Confirmation of visible damage should immediately be obtained from the carrier.

The extent and the probable cause of damage should be stated.

If damage is discovered during unpacking, contact the responsible transportation company

immediately. Request a written loss assessment and make them responsible for the
damage!

We also refer to the "General Terms of Sale and Delivery" of:

BAUR Prüf- und Messtechnik GmbH

A-6832 Sulz/Austria

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3 Putting into operation
3.1 Preparing operation

Prepare faulty H.V. cable

• Isolate all connections from the faulty power cable, secure against repeated
switch-on and make sure that zero voltage condition exists.
• Insulate nearby items which are under voltage
It must be assured that nearby items of the station or the cable system under
voltage do not result in breakovers or breakdowns, due to applying voltage of
the Burning Out Device to the power cable.
• Connect all strands of the cable in the cable station, with the exeption of the fault
afflicted strand, to the station earth.

Lead size and insulating capacity of the cable system must be in an

appropriate relationship to the voltage amplitude and to the burn out current.
Otherwise, overloading to the still intact parts of the system might occur. The
Burning Out Devices of the ATG family are
intended for use in the field of power cables. Do not use them for
communication cables or for data transmission cables.

Connect to earth
Connect the Burning Out Device with the protective earth of the cable station via the
protective earth terminal on the backplate. The protective earth conductor should be kept as
short as possible and must have low impedance (min. cross section 10 mm2, copper).

Make high voltage connection

• Connect shield of high voltage connecting lead in the station to station earth. The
shield serves as station earth connection and closes the operating current circuit.
• Connect strand of the high voltage connecting lead with the fault afflicted
conductor of the power cable.

It is very important that all connections are of low resistance as possible. Bad connections
can lead to weldings or contact wear.

• Install external EMERGENCY OFF unit (option) at appropriate location and plug in the
connection plug instead of the jumper plug (18) on backplate of the Burning Out
Device.

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3.2 Connection of instrument

Connection to an single-phase shielded cable

Connection to a three-phase unshielded cable with neutral

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3.3 Connection to mains

Mains operation
• Connect instrument to mains supply using appropriate mains voltage and fitting fuse
rating.

The protective conductor of the mains supply must have the same potential
as the station earth!

Operation with emergency power generator

The generator must have adequate power to meet the maximum power generator power
requirements of the instrument (see technical data) without break down of voltage or frequency,
due to its load.
Otherwise, it could happen that the instrument will be switched off automatically.

• Set generator voltage according to mains voltage as indicated on type plate and
connect instrument.

The power supply by the emergency generator may not be electrical

isolated but must be connected to protective earth!

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3.4 Switching on

• Set range selector switch (11) to desired voltage range (start preferably with DC
voltage)

• Turn potentiometer (6) for voltage limitation fully to the left until locked in place at
zero position.

Before putting into operation, local safety requirements and safety

precautions for the protection against direct or indirect contact of
live parts have to be met accordingly!

• Switch on mains switch (1).

The unit is in operating condition "READY FOR OPERATION"
B green indicator lamp (14) is illuminated
• Press push button "Ready to switch on" (2).
Activation is only accepted by the instrument if
B the EMERGENCY OFF push button switch (12) is not pressed,
B the external EMERGENCY OFF unit (option) is not activated or the jumper
plug on the backplate is inserted.
B the thermal overstressing protection has not tripped. If the device is in full load
operation for long time, it is possible that it is switched off automatically by
the thermal protection. The device can only return to service if temperature has
decreased below the temperature limit.
In attempting to bring the ATG 6000 into the operating condition „READY TO
SWITCH ON" by pushing the pushbutton a buzzing occurs as long as temperature
has not fallen below the temperature limit.

The unit is in operating condition "READY TO SWITCH ON"

B the green indicator lamp (14) is out
B the red indicator lamp (13) is illuminated
B the discharge device has no more effect on the High Voltage output

• Press pushbutton "High Voltage On" I (3).

The High Voltage transformator is only connected to the supply voltage if
Bthe potentiometer (6) for voltage limiting is locked in zero position
The unit is in operating condition "IN OPERATION"
B the pilot lamp "In Operation" of push button "High Voltage On" I (3)
is illuminated

Using range selector switch (11) it is possible to switch voltage ranges even during
operating condition "IN OPERATION".

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3.5 Operating modes

Burn-out operation
By switching the range selector switch (11) the ATG 2 can be operated with different max.
voltages. Current and voltage can be adjusted separately from each other using the
potentiometer (6) and (8). As a result, a high-impedance cable fault can be ignited by
increasing the voltage step by step using the range selector switch (11) and the potentiometer
(6). The ignition of the cable fault should be preferably carried out with DC voltage. The cable
fault is subsequently "burned out to low-impedance". The burn out current can be increased
by lowering the voltage using the range selector switch (11).

Resistance measurement
With the help of the external ohmmeter the resistance of the cable fault can be measured. In
this way it can be decided if an additional "burning out" of the fault is necessary in order to
ensure an accurate fault location.

The connecting sockets (9) are protected against each other by an

overvoltage arrester (90 V). Please note that no resistance measuring
devices may be connected using a voltage supply of more than 60 V.

• Set range selector switch (11) fully left to position W.

B The unit returns automatically into the operating condition "READY FOR
OPERATION" from the operating conditions "READY TO SWITCH ON" and
"IN OPERATION".

• Connect ohmmeter via connecting sockets (9).

• Press pushbutton (10) for activation of ohm measurement.
B The discharge unit opens and the external ohmmeter measures the fault
resistance. When releasing the pushbutton (10) the discharge unit
works again.

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3.6 Switching off
• Press pushbutton "High Voltage Off" (4).
The instrument returns into the operating condition "READY FOR OPERATION".
The high voltage transformer is disconnected from the supply voltage.
B the pilot lamp "In Operation" of push button I (3) is out
B the red indicator lamp (13) is out
B the green indicator lamp (14) is illuminated
B the discharge device affects the connected high voltage cables
• Set range selector switch (11) to position 60 V~
• switch out mains (1)
• Discharge live parts, connect to earth and short circuit them.

The ATG 2 Burning Out Device is equipped with an internal discharge

unit and an internal earthing possibility via the 60 V winding of the
burning out transformer. The internal discharge device is designed
for a max. energy of 500 Ws. Before cancelling the safety precautions
it is essential that all live parts are externally discharged, connected
to earth and short circuited, because they could have remained
charges caused by possible interruptions.

3.7 EMERGENCY OFF

• Press EMERGENCY OFF pushbutton switch (11).

• Unit returns to the operating condition "READY FOR OPERATION". The high voltage
transformer will be isolated from he supply voltage
B the pilot lamp "In Operation" in push button "HIGH VOLTAGE ON" I (3) is out
B the red indicator lamp (13) is out
B the green indicator lamp (14) is illuminated
• Set range selector switch to position 60 V
• The instrument can only be set into the operating condition "READY TO SWITCH
ON" by pressing the push button "Ready to switch on" (2) if the EMERGENCY OFF
pushbutton switch (11) has been unlocked with the key.

By pressing the EMERGENCY OFF pushbutton switch and taking out the key,
unauthorized use of the instrument can be prevented.

By turning the key of the EMERGENCY OFF pushbutton switch to the right the
EMERGENCY OFF switch is deactivated.

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4 Repair / Maintenance
4.1 Safety precautions

For reasons of safety, actions which involve opening the instrument may only
be carried out by instructed service personnel.

The service personnel

- is qualified and properly instructed and has the necessary experience,

- knows the relevant standards, regulations, accident prevention rules
and operating conditions
- is able to carry out the necessary operations and is aware of the possible dangers
involved
- is responsible to immediately report occuring changes in the instrument which could
impair its safe operation
- is familiar with the instrument, its function and possible sources of danger
- has adequate knowledge for maintaining and servicing the ATG 2

4.2 Fuses
Internal fuses
The internal fuses F1, F2, F3 and F4 may be replaced by instructed service personnel only.

- Disconnect ATG 2 from mains

- Set range selector (11) to 60 V~
- Remove fixing screws on the front panel and pull our 19” unit
- Exchange fuses

Print-A

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Designation Value Dimension Remarks

F1, F2 0,16 AT Ø 5 x 20 mm Print-A mains transformer, fan

F3, F4 2 AF Ø 5 x 20 mm Print-A + 12V control

F5, F6 3,15 AT Ø 5 x 20 mm Print-A without effect

F7 0,15 AT Ø 5 x 20 mm mains transformer control

(S4,F10) 16 AT mains switch (1)

4.3 Checking the discharge unit

Periodic checking of the discharge unit is for the purpose of safety. It should be performed
before placing the instrument into operation in order to avoid influence on the resistance
measurement caused to temperature increase in the resistors.

• Set range selector switch to position

• Connect ohmmeter to sockets (9) with unit switched off
• Press pushbutton (10) for activating the resistance measurement

The resistance value should be approx. 100Ω. At deviations of more than 20 %, the
instrument has to be serviced by an instructed service technician before putting it into
operation.

Cleaning
For cleaning the ATG 2 use only clean clothes damped with pure benzine. Do not use
acetone or other aggressive cleaning agents (solvents).

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5 Options, Accessories and Ordering Information
5.1 Options
Folding tripod
A folding tripod can be supplied as an additional special accessory. It allows for convenient
working in case a working table is not available. The working height is approx. 90 cm.

External EMERGENCY OFF unit

The external EMERGENCY OFF unit serves as part of the safety precautions around the
danger area. Signal lamps and EMERGENCY OFF push button switch are mounted on a
cable drum. The EMERGENCY OFF unit is available with a 25 m or 50 m connecting lead.

5.2 Accessories
High voltage connection lead
The supplied coaxial High Voltage connecting lead has a length of 3 m. Conductor and
shield have a cross section of 6mm2. At the ends terminals are mounted

Protective earth lead

For the protective earth connection between the instrument and the cable station a
stranded wire lead of 3 m length and with a cross section of 10 mm2 is supplied. At the
instrument end a cable socket and at the station end an earth terminal is mounted.

Jumper plug
For bridging the contacts in the socket (15), used for connection to the external
EMERGENCY OFF unit (option), the instrument is supplied with the jumper plug installed.
If neither the jumper plug nor the external EMERGENCY OFF unit is plugged in the
instrument will not be operational.

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5.3 Odering information

Mains supply
220-230 V 240 V 110-120 V
ATG 2 Burning Out Device with
accessories
Items included
High voltage connecting cable, fixed 462-400
connected
Mains connection 554-015 554-017 554-016
Protective earth lead, 3 m long 460-434
Jumper plug ext. EMERGENCY OFF 462-378
Autotransformer 472-096
Options
Folding tripod for 19” instruments, 411-536
working height 90 cm
Discharge ES 45; 6kWs 411-501
Modification kit impulse operation ATG 462-201
EMERGENCY OFF unit with signal 471-219
lamps; drum 25m
EMERGENCY OFF unit with signal 470-809
lamps; drum 50m

BAUR Prüf- und Messtechnik GmbH

Raiffeisenstrass8, 6832 Sulz/Austria
headoffice@baur.at
www.baur.at

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