Capacitance Measuring Systems CAPAC HS

pF/m

5 6.4

On-line Capacitance Measuring for Data and Communication Cables Cat. 5/6, Coax, CATV, Telephone, Singles and more

Accurate and stable measurement Very fast analog output Very low noise level Suitable for FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) Digital output for connecting to
processors and display units Separate processor and display for greatest mounting flexibility For OEM applications

Description
The CAPAC HS (High-Speed) is a high-speed capacitance measuring system with an extended bandwidth for measuring the coaxial capacitance of communication cables in insulation lines. This offers all the benefits of "On Line" capacitance measurement, such as: Accurate, continuous measurement and monitoring of the wire capacitance "Pinhole" function; pore and hole detection in the production Communication with superior computers, including PROFIBUS DP Direct connection with a "ZUMBACH FFT Spectrum Analyzer" to determine the structural return loss Process control as well as statistical monitoring and production log

System Overviews
The MR... measuring tube is the actual sensor. It measures the coaxial capacitance of the conductor over a defined length. The CAPAC HS electronic unit treats the signals acquired by the measuring tube. It transmits the capacitance over different interfaces to the connected data processing system. Data acquisition systems from ZUMBACH such as USYS-CAPAC HS, USYS 2000, CELLMASTER, CI PC-FFT Analyzer or also other customer side systems, such as PLCs and Host computers, process and display the measured value(s).

2m 6.5 ft. CAPAC HS-J-xx

J-Interface Fast Analog Output

USYS 10 and other ZUMBACH processors

PC FFT

2m 6.5 ft. CAPAC HS-CMK-xx

Fast Analog Output

PLC, CELLMASTER system from ZUMBACH (USYS 5002)

PC FFT

Host 2m 6.5 ft. CAPAC HS-RS-xx PC FFT

RS 232/422/485 Fast Analog Output

2m 6.5 ft. CAPAC HS-DP-xx

Fast Analog Output PC FFT

2

RS

48

PROFIBUS DP

Measuring Tubes

MR.68

MR.36 MR.12.100.CD 1) MR.12.50.HSD 1) MR.20 MR.12

1)

D = with pressure chamber adapter

Two measuring systems, including each five tube sizes are available: ACTIVE Measuring Tubes
These measuring tubes with the patented "Active Tube" principle provide extremely high measuring accuracy, independent of water quality (conductivity, mineral content and PH factor). The "active tubes" cover a wide range of applications. Measuring tube model: Part no. Inner diameter Active measuring length Max. cable diameter 2) Measuring frequency Weight Max. water temperature
1)

MR.12.100.C MR.012.12000 12 mm (.47 in.) 100 mm (3.94 in.) 8 mm (.32 in.) 20 kHz / 2 V 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) 70 C (158 F)

MR.12.100.CD 1) MR.012.12100 12 mm (.47 in.) 100 mm (3.94 in.) 8 mm (.32 in.) 20 kHz / 2 V 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs) 70 C (158 F)

MR.20.200.C MR.020.20000 20 mm (.79 in.) 200 mm (7.87 in.) 13 mm (.52 in.) 20 kHz / 1 V 4.9 kg (10.8 lbs) 70 C (158 F)

MR.36.200.C MR.036.36000 36 mm (1.42 in.) 200 mm (7.87 in.) 24 mm (.95 in.) 20 kHz / 1 V 7.7 kg (17 lbs) 70 C (158 F)

MR.68.200.C MR.068.68000 68 mm (2.68 in.) 200 mm (7.87 in.) 45 mm (1.8 in.) 20 kHz / 1 V 17.8 kg (39.3 lbs) 60 C (140 F)

MR.12.100.CD equipped with pressure chamber to be installed in spray cooling tanks on production lines reaching up to 3000 m/min. (9000 ft./min.) Indicative value only; the max. diameter depends on the largest cable diameter to be expected (incl. lumps, ties etc.)

2)

PASSIVE Measuring Tubes

These measuring tubes have a shorter active measuring length. They are specially designed for the measurement of high frequency communication cables where high longitudinal resolution is necessary. These "passive tubes" feature a very high signal to noise ratio as well as a large band width. This is especially advantageous when small capacitance fluctuations must be monitored e.g. for FFT analysis. Measuring tube model: Part no. Inner diameter Active measuring length Max. cable diameter 2) Measuring frequency Weight Max. water temperature
1)

MR.12.50.HS MR.012.12510 12 mm (.47 in.) 50 mm (1.97 in.) 8 mm (.32 in.) 20 kHz / 2 V 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs) 70 C (158 F)

MR.12.50.HSD 1) MR.012.12610 12 mm (.47 in.) 50 mm (1.97 in.) 8 mm (.32 in.) 20 kHz / 2 V 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs) 70 C (158 F)

MR.20.50.HS MR.020.20510 20 mm (.79 in.) 50 mm (1.97 in.) 13 mm (.52 in.) 20 kHz / 2 V 4.9 kg (10.8 lbs) 70 C (158 F)

MR.36.50.HS MR.036.36510 36 mm (1.42 in.) 50 mm (1.97 in.) 24 mm (.95 in.) 20 kHz / 2 V 7.4 kg (16.3 lbs) 70 C (158 F)

MR.68.50.HS MR.068.68510 68 mm (2.68 in.) 50 mm (1.97 in.) 45 mm (1.8 in.) 20 kHz / 2 V 15.4 kg (33 lbs) 60 C (140 F)

MR.12.50.HSD equipped with pressure chamber to be installed in spray cooling tanks on production lines reaching up to 3000 m/min. (9000 ft./min.) Indicative value only; the max. diameter depends on the largest cable diameter to be expected (incl. lumps, ties etc.)

2)

Electronic Units
The CAPAC HS electronic unit is connected to the measuring tube via a 2 m long cable. The electronic unit has a robust aluminium housing which meets IP 65 protection standards. Depending on the model, the user disposes of a "J" interface for the connection of ZUMBACH processors, serial interfaces for the communication with superior computer systems or a PROFIBUS DP interface. All models standardly include a fast analog output with a selectable band width for connection to FFT systems as well as a pinhole detection feature with selectable sensitivity for the detection of holes and pores.

JCAPAC HS-J-xx: J-interface aconnectionUSYS processor; interface for the connection to ZUMBACH

all USYS include serial interfaces RS. Fast analog output 0...10 VDC / 5 mA (short-circuit proof) Relay outputs for pinhole and general alarm

CAPAC Fast analogHS-CMK-xx: Analog5output only proof) output 0...10 VDC / mA (short-circuit

Relay outputs for Pinhole and general alarm

CAPAC HS-RS-xx: Serial interface RS Serial interface for Host, RS-232C and RS485/RS-422.

max. 19.2 kBaud ZUMBACH ASCII protocol or ANSI X3.28-2.5-A4 multidrop protocol Serial interface for service, RS-232C, ZUMBACH ASCII protocol Fast analog output 0...10 VDC / 5 mA (short-circuit proof) Relay outputs for Pinhole and general alarm

CAPAC HS-DP-xx: Serial interface PROFIBUS Serial interface PROFIBUS DP, RS-485, max. 12 MBaudDP

 For Processing/Display Units USYS 10, USYS 2000 etc. ask for special litarature

Protocol in compliance to DIN 19245-1 and 19245-3 Serial interface for service, RS-232C, ZUMBACH ASCII protocol Fast analog output 0...10 VDC / 5 mA (short-circuit proof) Relay outputs for pinhole and general alarm

Specific Data of the Electronic Units

Electronic Unit CAPAC HS-xxx-AA CAPAC HS-xxx-AI CAPAC HS-xxx-PA CAPAC HS-xxx-PI
1)

Measuring tube

Accuracy

Repeatability1)

Bandwidth analog output 1...40 Hz (adjustable) 1...600 Hz (adjustable)

Ground potential analog output earth potential free of potential earth potential free of potential

Active measuring tubes 0.1 pF/m 0.15 % 0.050 pF/m MR.xx.xx.C/CD ( 0.05 pF/ft 0.15 %) ( 0.015 pF/ft) Passive measuring tubes 0.1 pF/m 0.3 % 0.018 pF/m MR.xx.xx.HS/HSD ( 0.05 pF/ft 0.3 %) ( 0.006 pF/ft)

Values within 3 Sigma (99.7 %) U95 , Averaging time 0.1 sec.

Main Data of the Electronic Unit

Measuring Range (selectable) Relay output / Load capacity External control voltage Environmental temperature Max. humidity Type of protection Power supply Weight : : : : : : : : 0...300 pF/m (100 pF/ft) or 0...600 pF/m (200 pf/ft) at CAPAC HS-xxx-Px also 0...1800 pF/m (600 pf/ft) Change-over contact 250 VAC 1 A / 50 VDC 1 A 12...30 VDC "Remote ON/OFF" Max. 0...40 C (32...104 F) 95% not condensating IP 65 110...115 / 220...230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 16 VA 4.1 kg (9 lbs), without measuring tube MR...

Part number overview / Nomenclature of model designation

Electronic Unit CAPAC HS-J-xx CAPAC HS-CMK-xx CAPAC HS-RS-xx CAPAC HS-DP-xx
CAPAC HS

CAPAC HS-xxx-AA CAP .305.31010 CAP .305.21010 CAP .305.41010 CAP .305.51010

CAPAC HS-xxx-AI CAP .305.31020 CAP .305.21020 CAP .305.41020 CAP .305.51020

CAPAC HS-xxx-PA CAP .305.32010 CAP .305.22010 CAP .305.42010 CAP .305.52010

CAPAC HS-xxx-PI CAP .305.32020 CAP .305.22020 CAP .305.42020 CAP .305.52020

Model

A: Analog output without isolation amplifier I: Analog output with isolation amplifier A: Active measuring tube P: Passive measuring tube J: CAPAC HS-J with J-interface and analog output CMK: CAPAC HS-CMK with analog output only RS: CAPAC HS-RS with RS 232/485 interface and analog output DP: CAPAC HS-DP with PROFIBUS DP and analog output

Dimensional Drawings of the Measuring Tubes

F M8 46.5 (1.83)

L
205 (8.07) 64 (2.52) D E B

MR.12. / MR.20 / MR.36 / MR.68

Dimensions see below table

MR.12.100.CD MR.12.50.HSD

Measuring tube models A MR.12.100.C/MR.12.50 HS 272 (10.71) MR.20.200.C/MR.20.50 HS 484 (19.06) MR.36.200.C/MR.36.50.HS 734 (28.89) MR.68.200.C/MR.68.50.HS 1204 (47.40)

B 253 (9.96) 253 (9.96) 270 (10.63) 330 (12.99)

C 96 (3.78) 80 (3.15) 100 (3.94) 160 (6.30)

D 223 (8.78) 216 (8.50) 223 (8.78) 238 (9.37)

E 205 (8.78) 213 (8.39) 220 (8.66) 250 (9.84)

Dimensional Drawing of the Electronic Unit

90 (3.54) 19 (.75)

4 x 6.3 (4 x .25)

16 (.63) 6.5 (.25)

196 (7.72)

180 (7.09)

160 (6.3) 110 (4.33)

CAPAC H S
High Speed Capacitance Processor

340 (13.39) 360 (14.17)

Accessories
Special capacitors and tube adapters are available for the calibration of the CAPAC HS systems. They allow a simple yet effective check of the measuring accuracy.

Calibration capacitors CC1-xx

Measuring tube MR.xx.50.xx MR.xx.100.xx MR.xx.200.xx Range 0...300 pF/m (100 pF/ft.) Capacitor Part no. CC1-14 CC.102.00030 CC1-27 CC.102.00040 CC1-56 CC.102.00050 Range 0...600 pF/m (200 pF/ft.) Range 0...1800 pF/m (600 pF/ft.) Capacitor Part no. Capacitor Part no. CC1-27 CC.102.00040 CC1-56 CC.102.00060 CC1-56 CC.102.00050 CC1-95 CC.102.00060

Measuring tube adapters MA-MR-xx

Measuring tube MR.12.xx.xx MR.20.xx.xx MR.36.xx.xx MR.68.xx.xx Adapter MA-MR12 MA-MR20 MA-MR36 MA-MR68 Part no. MA.012.12000 MA.020.20000 MA.036.36000 MA.068.68000
5

Dimensions mm (inch)

Additional accessories:
- Cleaning sets for measuring tubes - Cable guides for different diameters

L
445 (17.52)

Dimensions: mm (in.)

F 102138 (4.025.43) 302348 (11.8913.70) 424654 (1.6725.75) 3851135 (15.1644.69)

Signal Processing / Peripherals

USYS-CAPAC HS Control and Display Unit
Table top
(connectable to a CAPAC HS-J-xx electronic unit)

19" rack

Display (LED) and capacitance monitoring of the wire in real time 2 serial ports for connecting printer, remote display and host computer Various versions with or without controller Statistics Easy to operate Table top or 19" rack mountable Relay, digital and analog output Can be mounted up to a distance of 200 m (656 ft.) from the CAPAC HS
(connectable to a CAPAC HS-J-xx electronic unit)

USYS 2000 Hi-Tech Processor

Measurement, display and control for one or multiple gauges Bright high resolution LCD display User friendly design - operator panel with choice of languages Measured parameters under smart SIGMA EXPERT control Large product library SPC data and graphics, strip chart and more  ask for detailed documentation CELLMASTER Process Control System
ZUMBACH USYS CELLMASTER : AWG 26 FSK
Type : Foam-Skin Date 05/21/93 Actual Time :10:51:42 + Nominal Dia. 51.50 pF/ft. 0.02950 in. 0.01565 in. Trough Contract Trough Expand Cap.

(connectable to a CAPAC HS-CMK-xx electronic unit)

CAPACITANCE 50.46 O -DIAMETER 0.02948 I -DIAMETER 0.01555

Controller EXPANSION Trough Heat SRD WEIGHT Weight SRD Capacitance minimum tolerance exceeded

Heat

Extrusion process control for data and communication cables (foam or solid insulation)  Please ask for detailed documentation

30.27 %

0.2225 gr/3ft. Reset

CI PC-FFT Kit On-line Spectrum Analyzer

(connectable to all CAPAC HS electronic units)

For spectral on-line analysis by means of FFT Calculates structural return loss and corresponding frequencies Alarms at tolerance exceedings  Please ask for detailed documentation USYS-CAPAC FD Fault Detector
Alarm

(connectable to a CAPAC HS-J-PA electronic unit)

CAPAC FD - High sensitive, capacitance based Fault Detector for cable jackets Technical specifications are subject to change without notice

 Ask for special literature

ZUMBACH Worldwide Sales And Service Network

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The ZUMBACH Group Agents and Service

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Other ZUMBACH companies in Argentina, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Taiwan, plus agents and service in more than 40 countries.

CAPA.002.0001.E

19.08.1999