MPD 500

User Manual
 MPD 500 User Manual

Manual Version: MPD500.AE.2

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Contents
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Operator Qualifications and Safety Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Orderly Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1 Hardware Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 Connection Diagram of the MPD 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 Functional Components of the MPD 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.3.1 LED Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.3.2 Connectors - Front Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.3.3 Connectors - Back Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.3.4 MCU 5xx - LED Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.4 MPD 500 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
2.1 Measurement Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.2 Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2.1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3 Software Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
3.1 Starting the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.2 Without a Connected Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.2.1 File Menu Without a Connected Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.2.2 Advanced Menu Without a Connected Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.2.3 Help Menu Without a Connected Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.3 With a Connected Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.3.1 General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.3.2 Acquisition Unit Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.3.3 System Information Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.3.4 The File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.3.5 The Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
4.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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4.2 Charge Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.2 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.3 Visualization Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.4 Large Scope View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.4.1 Ellipse Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.4.2 Gate Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.4.3 PRPD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.4.4 Overview Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.4.5 PD Level & Voltage Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.5 Small Scope View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.5.1 Info Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.6 Measured Quantities Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.6.1 Upper Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.6.2 Lower Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.6.3 Lower Box Line View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.6.4 Lower Box Internal Trigger View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.7 Settings Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.7.1 Trigger Source Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.7.2 PD Detection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.7.3 PRPD/Ellipse Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.7.4 Gamut Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.7.5 Phase-Resolved PD Pattern (PRPD) Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.8 Calibration Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.8.1 Charge Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.8.2 Voltage Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.1 Complete MPD 500 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.1.1 PD Detection Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.1.2 Visualization Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.1.3 Other System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.1.4 Software Integration Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.1.5 Reporting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.1.6 mtronix Fiber Optical Network Features (600 series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.1.7 Control PC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.2 MPD 500 Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.2.1 Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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6.2.2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.2.3 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.2.4 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.2.5 Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.2.6 Fiber Optics Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.2.7 Input Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.2.8 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.2.9 Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.2.10Input Frequency Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.2.11Input Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.2.12Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.2.13Dynamic Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.2.14PD Input Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.2.15PD Input Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.2.16PD Input Coupling Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.2.17Measurement Uncertainty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.3 MPP 600 Battery Pack and Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.3.1 Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.3.2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.3.3 Battery Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.3.4 Battery Life Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.3.5 Additional Hardware Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.4 MCU Control Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.4.1 Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.4.2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.4.3 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.4.4 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.4.5 Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.4.6 Additional Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.5 CPL542 Quadripole/Measuring Impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.5.1 Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.5.2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.5.3 Input Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.5.4 Output Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.5.5 Max. Currents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.5.6 Low-Arm Capacitance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.5.7 Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.5.8 Additional Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.6 CAL542 Charge Calibrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.6.1 Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.6.2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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6.6.3 Output Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

6.6.4 Pulse Charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.6.5 Pulse Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.6.6 Pulse Rise Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.6.7 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.6.8 Additional Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.1 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.2 Type Test Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.3 Format of Data Files Generated by "Save histogram data to file..." . . . . . . . . . 66
7.4 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Contact Information / Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Using This Manual
This User Manual provides information on how to use the MPD 500 Partial
Discharge Measuring System safely, properly and efficiently. The MPD 500
User Manual contains important safety rules for working with the MPD 500 and
gets you familiar with operating the MPD 500. Following the instructions in this
User Manual will help you to prevent danger, repair costs and possible down
time due to incorrect operation.
The MPD 500 User Manual always has to be available on the site where the
MPD 500 is used. It must be read and observed by all users of the MPD 500.
Reading the MPD 500 User Manual alone does not release you from the duty of
complying with all national and international safety regulations relevant to
working on high-voltage power equipment.

Operator Qualifications and Safety Standards

Working on high-voltage power equipment can be extremely dangerous. Testing
with the MPD 500 must be carried out only by qualified, skilled and authorized
personnel. Before starting to work, clearly establish the responsibilities.
Personnel receiving training, instructions, directions, or education on the
MPD 500 must be under constant supervision of an experienced operator while
working with the equipment.
Testing with the MPD 500 must comply with the EN/IEC 61010-1, IEC 61326
safety standards. Moreover, follow additional relevant laws and internal safety
standards.

Symbols Used
In this manual, the following safety symbols indicate safety instructions for
avoiding hazards.

Caution: General security advise.

Warning: Rules for working in areas with high-voltage must be obeyed.

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Safety Rules
Always obey the following warnings to avoid injury and damage to the MPD
system:
Rules for working in areas with high-voltage must be obeyed at all times.
Never touch parts which are under high-voltage.
A high-voltage test setup must not be used without being grounded.

Orderly Measures
The MPD 500 User Manual or alternatively the e-book in PDF format has always
to be available on the site where the MPD 500 is being used. It must be read and
observed by all users of the MPD 500.
The MPD 500 may be used only as described in this User Manual. Any other use
is not in accordance with the regulations. The manufacturer and/or distributor is
not liable for damage resulting from improper usage. The user alone assumes
all responsibility and risk.
Following the instructions provided in this User Manual is also considered part
of being in accordance with the regulations.

Disclaimer
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

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 Hardware Information

1 Hardware Information
1.1 Overview
The MPD Partial Discharge Analysis System is an acquisition and analysis
toolkit for detecting, recording, and analyzing partial discharge events in many
applications. It is suited for laboratory and on-site measurements of high-voltage
systems, instrument and power transformers, and rotating machines.
It is controlled by the integrated mtronix software featuring real-time visualization
and analysis options of PD detection and system parameters.
This manual reflects version 1.5.4 and higher of the mtronix software.

1.2 Connection Diagram of the MPD 500

High-voltage area
Filter
BNC
Test object
Only during
calibration

MPD
Input

GND 500

Battery
GND

Fiber optical cables

PC using mtronix
Safe area software

Line separating safe or

area and high-voltage
area

Figure 1-1 Connection diagram

Note: Keep all cables in the signal path (marked green) as short as possible.

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The MPD 500 acquisition unit should be placed as close as possible to the
coupling capacitor (Ck) and the test object.
Fiber optical cables (marked orange) connect the test set-up to the control PC
and provide complete electrical insulation. Fiber optical cables used with the
MPD 500 may be up to 2 km in length.
Substitute the battery back with the power supply if desired.

1.3 Functional Components of the MPD 500

1.3.1 LED Functions
Each MPD 500 unit is equipped with 2 LEDs for displaying the units status. The
red LED indicates both the power supply status as well as the status of the fiber
optical link. A flashing red LED indicates that the MPD 500 has power and is
ready to be connected to a computer via optical fiber. Once the MPD 500 is
connected to a computer, and the computer is running the mtronix software, the
red LED stops flashing and instead remains continuously on. This indicates that
the MPD 500 has a good connection to the computer, and that it can receive
data on the fiber optical link without any problems.
As soon as the computer has detected and configured all connected MPD 500
units, the green LED on each unit is turned on. This indicates that the MPD 500
is ready to perform measurements.

1.3.2 Connectors - Front Side

Each MPD 500 is equipped with two sets of fiber optical connectors. Each set of
connectors consists of two plugs, marked red and black, respectively. The first
set of FO connectors is marked with a computer icon. This connector set is used
for the "upstream" FO link (i.e. the link that connects this unit to the computer or
the next unit that is nearer to the computer).
The second set is marked with a unit icon, and is used to connect the
"downstream" link, i.e. any additional MPD 500 units.

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The power plug, marked with the word Power, is used to connect the MPP 600
battery pack or a power supply.

Power plug

Fiber optical connectors LEDs

Figure 1-2 MPD 500 front panel with LEDs and fiber optical connectors

1.3.3 Connectors - Back Side

There are two BNC inputs, marked V and PD, respectively. Those correspond
to the BNC outputs found on the CPL542 and CPL543 quadripoles. The V output
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the PD output on the quadripole must be connected to the PD input on the

MPD 500. If no external quadripole is used, the coupling capacitor must be
directly connected to the PD input, and the V input must be left open.

Figure 1-3 MPD 500 back panel

1.3.4 MCU 5xx - LED Functions

All mtronix control units (MCU 550, MCU 502, MCU 504) are equipped with a
blue LED that indicates the status of the control unit.

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When lit, the unit is connected to a computer, has good power, and has been
configured for use on the computer. A flashing LED indicates a hardware or
software problem with the MCU or the connected computer. If you encounter a
flashing LED, please contact Technical Support.

LED

Figure 1-4 MCU 5xx LED functions

Note: The mtronix software requires a lot of computing power. Therefore, when
using the mtronix software on a laptop, please be sure to set your laptop to
maximum performance. This can be done by left-clicking on the battery (or
power plug) symbol in the task notification area and selecting Always on or
Maximum performance as the power plan. Depending on the selected
combination of options of the software and/or the duration of the measurement
task, it is useful to use the laptop only with a power supply.

1.4 MPD 500 Package Contents

The following items are included in the MPD 500 package:

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Table 1-1 MPD 500 Package Contents

Item Description
MPD 500 One (or more)
acquisition units

MCU 502, 504, or 550 One fiber optics

controller

MPP 600 One (or more) battery

packs

CPL542 One (or more)

quadripole(s)/measuring
impedance unit(s)

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Table 1-1 MPD 500 Package Contents (continued)

Item Description
MPD 500 software MPD 500 installation
software

CAL542 One charge calibrator

with cables and clamps
(optional)

In addition, the following accessories are delivered with the MPD 500 package:
Fiber optic cable(s)
BNC cables
Battery cable(s)
USB cable

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2 Operation
2.1 Measurement Setup

Warning: Switch off the high voltage before setting up the system.

1. Connect the MPD 500 acquisition unit (2) (at the plugs marked ) to the
MCU 502/504/550 (1) control unit using fiber optical cabling (6).
Note: The plugs are color-coded.
2. Connect the MPP 600 (3) battery pack to the MPD 500 acquisition unit using
the battery cable (8). The red LED at the MPD 500 unit starts flashing,
indicating that the acquisition unit is ready for operation.
3. Connect the CPL542 (5) quadripole/measuring impedance unit. Use two
short BNC cables (7) and connect the PD and V outputs of the CPL542 to the
PD and V inputs of the MPD 500.
4. Connect the CPL542 unit to a high-voltage coupling capacitor and ground the
system. Keep the cable(s) as short as possible.
5. Connect the MCU unit to the computer using the USB cable (9).

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6. Calibration: Only for calibration connect the CAL542 (4) calibration unit to the
test object.

Safe area High-voltage area

Calibration

Step 4

Step 5 Step 1
Step 3

Line separating safe area Step 2

and high-voltage area
Step 1
*** (see below)

Figure 2-5 Measurement setup

*** It is possible to extend the MPD system. The maximum number of MPD
acquisition units in one system is 10. The maximum distance between each unit
is 2 km.

2.2 Software Setup

2.2.1 System Requirements
PC with Intel Pentium 4 ( 2.5 GHz), Pentium M ( 1.5 GHz), Core, Core 2
processor; or AMD Athlon 64 or Turion 64 processor
1 GB RAM
USB 2.0 compatible
Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, or Microsoft
Windows VISTA

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2.2.2 Installation
Insert the software CD into the CD/DVD drive of the computer.
The installation starts automatically.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
After the installation has been completed, the mtronix software icon will
appear on your desktop.

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3 Software Overview
3.1 Starting the Software
To start the MPD software double-click the mtronix software icon on your
desktop.

3.2 Without a Connected Unit

After starting the mtronix software without a connected unit, a screen will appear
as shown in Figure 3-6 "No unit connected". The information box in the lower
right corner informs that the software detected no units.

Figure 3-6 No unit connected

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3.2.1 File Menu Without a Connected Unit

The following functions are available in the File menu:

Figure 3-7 The File menu

Function Description
Save settings Saves the actual settings (default or loaded).
Save settings Saves the actual settings (default or loaded) with a new
as name. This is an easy way to use these settings for
special tasks.
Load settings Loads pre-defined settings made before.
Reset settings to Resets all configuration settings to their default values. A
default pop-up window appears that has to be acknowledged.

Replay recorded Replays a measurement session recorded previously

measurement with MPD 540 or MPD 600 acquisition units. For further
session information refer to the respective User Manuals.
Stop replay Used for switching back to online measurement mode
(becomes active after replaying a recorded stream.
when a recorded
session is played)
Exit Quits the program.

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3.2.2 Advanced Menu Without a Connected Unit

The Advanced menu offers the following functions:

Figure 3-8 The Advanced menu

Function Description
Suspend Only available with a unit connected.
Resume Only available with a unit connected.

3.2.3 Help Menu Without a Connected Unit

The About mtronix Software function in the Help menu opens a window with
actual information about the software and hardware status.

Figure 3-9 The Help menu

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The information shown in this window may be different from

Figure 3-10 "Software information window", depending on the technical
progress of the software and hardware.

Figure 3-10 Software information window

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A click on License information opens a new window.

Figure 3-11 License information window

The window shows information about the license owner (customer) and the
actually available software features.

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3.3 With a Connected Unit

The following screen appears if the software is started with a unit connected:

Figure 3-12 Opening screen

3.3.1 General Information

Selected fields into which data can be entered appear with a blue background,
whereas unselected fields have a white background. Values in grey fields
cannot be changed. These fields do not apply to the selected software and/or
hardware configuration.

3.3.2 Acquisition Unit Display

This section at the top of the software window shows the units that have been
detected automatically. To select a unit, just click on the corresponding box. The
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panels for the selected unit are shown. To deselect a unit, click anywhere on an
empty space next to a units name. This action will also hide the visualization and
control panels.

Figure 3-13 Acquisition unit display

Note: Deselecting the unit will stop any measurements currently in progress. To
continue measuring, reselect a unit.
To get more information about one of the units, just point in the selected units
box with the mouse. An information window appears and shows the units status,
supply voltage, and any pending warning messages.

Figure 3-14 Information window of the selected unit

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3.3.3 System Information Displays

The system information displays show the status of the system.

System Status Progress Bar Log Area Fiber Optics

Figure 3-15 System information displays

The Log Area displays the status and warning messages in a user-readable
form. A click with the right mouse button into this field allows you to clear all
messages.

Figure 3-16 Clear log

The System Status bar shows the initialization status of the software. During
start-up of the software, the five LEDs will be illuminated in succession until all
of them are lit.

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The Progress Bar visualizes the progress of the current operation. This is used,
for example, to show the initialization process of newly connected units or the
progress of a timed histogram acquisition ( t). A message to the left of the
progress bar shows which specific operation is being performed. If no operation
is pending, it shows "ready".
Fiber Optics signals the status of the optical connections as follows: The LEDs
show the status of the fiber optical connection between the computer and the
acquisition units. Green stands for a proper FO connection. Red means the
connection is incorrect or there is no connection at all. A yellow LED informs
about a temporary error in the FO network. For USB controllers that have more
than one fiber optical bus, such as the MCU 502, the right LED shows the status
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3.3.4 The File Menu

The following functions are available in the File menu:

Figure 3-17 The File menu

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Function Description
Export XML Activating this function opens a window to enter required
Setup data for the XML export:

Clicking the button will create an XML file in

the directory specified in:

If you want to open the PD Measurement Report, click

on the XML file. An mtronix Report Viewer window will
appear:

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Function Description
Start XML Export Activating this function will start the export to the file and
directory specified as default. If no settings have been
entered in the XML Export Setup window, an unnamed
file will be saved to the Desktop (default). If you want to
specify the XML file location and file name, choose
Export XML Setup and enter the necessary
information.
Export Current Becomes active if an export has been started. The
View to XML now current view will be exported to the XML file. It is
possible to activate this function several times. Each
activation will be represented in the XML file.
Stop XML Export Becomes active if an export has been started. The
and View Report export procedure will be stopped and the mtronix
Report Viewer opens automatically.
Save settings Saves the settings made for the running session.
Save settings Allows to save the settings for the running session to a
as user-specific file.
Load settings Loads settings from a user-specific file.
Reset settings to Resets all configuration settings to their default values. A
default pop-up window appears that has to be acknowledged in
order to continue.

Replay recorded Makes it possible to replay a measurement session

measurement recorded previously with MPD 540 or MPD 600
session acquisition units. For further information refer to the
respective User Manuals.
Stop replay Becomes active when a recorded measurement session
is being replayed.
Exit Quits the program.

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3.3.5 The Advanced Menu

The Advanced menu offers the following functions:

Figure 3-18 The Advanced menu

Function Description
Suspend Stops the running session but keeps the software
running. The USB controller and all measurement units
are turned off. Any connected MPD 500 units will begin
to flash their red LEDs, indicating that they are in power-
safe mode. While suspended, the software does not
update any measurement displays or diagrams.
Resume Becomes active after suspending a session and
resumes the measurement session. The USB controller
and all connected MPD 500 units are restarted and the
software continues to perform measurements.
Clear all gate Clears all rectangles set in the Gate display of the large
rectangles scope view.

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4 Calibration
4.1 Introduction
Before measuring partial discharges (PD), the test setup has to be calibrated.
The calibration process comprises two main steps:
Voltage calibration
Charge calibration

Warning: Switch off the high voltage and temporarily ground the high-voltage
test setup observing safety procedures before connecting the charge
calibrator.

4.2 Charge Calibration

Connect the calibrator to the test object as shown in Figure 2-5 "Measurement
setup" on page 18. Remove the temporary ground from the high-voltage setup.
Now, perform the charge calibration. After calibration, disconnect the calibrator
unit from the test object.

Light-sensitive sensor

Display

Buttons for setting values

Figure 4-19 CAL542 Charge Calibrator

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Warning: Secure the high-voltage test setup observing safety procedures.

For more information on how to do a complete calibration, refer to

5.8 "Calibration Tab" on page 52.

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5 Application
5.1 Introduction
The MPD 500 provides a simple user interface for PD measurements. It can be
used to measure any type of electrical equipment but does not show advanced
options.

5.2 Control Panel

The software provides control over many aspects of the operation of the
MPD 500 measurement system. The controls are arranged into tabs. The tabs
are named according to their primary purpose. Just click on the tab head to bring
it to the front.

Figure 5-20 Control panel

Note: The control panel settings will usually be stored in the file mpd.conf
when the software shuts down. After restarting, the software uses this
configuration file and loads the settings from this file. An administrator may
install a different read-only configuration file that will be used instead of
mpd.conf.

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5.3 Visualization Display

The visualization display is only visible if a unit is selected. It contains:
the large scope view
the small scope view
the measured quantities display.

Large scope view

Small scope view Measured quantities display

Figure 5-21 Visualization display

5.4 Large Scope View

The large scope view provides displays that present partial discharge activity
measured by the currently selected unit, including a Lissajous figure and a
phase-resolved histogram pattern overlaid with the high-voltage curve.
Alternatively, the large scope view may be used, for example, to view the PD
level and voltage.

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5.4.1 Ellipse Display

The Ellipse display shows the Lissajous ("ellipse") figure known from analog PD
detectors.

Figure 5-22 The Ellipse display

Click on the Ellipse display of the large scope view with the right mouse button
to save the histograms together with additional information into PNG files.

Figure 5-23 Save current view

Save current view as PNG image takes a snapshot of the display currently
shown and saves it to a PNG file on your computer.

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Save all PD patterns as PNG images takes snapshots of the phase-resolved

pattern and voltage curves of all connected MPD units and saves them to PNG
files on your computer. Additionally, an overview image of all connected units is
saved.

Figure 5-24 Display of current view

5.4.2 Gate Display

In the Gate display, you can draw rectangles on the PD histogram that are
interpreted as phase-amplitude gates. Phase-amplitude gates define a
rectangular area within the phase-resolved display that should be excluded from
both the display and the QIEC evaluation. Any PD event falling within one of
these rectangles will be ignored. To draw a rectangle, click and drag the mouse
across the desired area of the screen. A frame will be drawn around the selected
position as you drag the mouse. After releasing the mouse button, the rectangle
will be shown in grey, indicating the gated area. By clicking the right mouse
button and dragging the mouse, it is possible to create a phase gate, which
extends across the entire height of the screen.
More than one gate can be created in this way. Gates can overlap and can be
mixed freely between phase-amplitude and phase gates. To remove a gate,
double-click on it (using the left mouse button). You can also remove all gating
windows by using the function Clear all gate rectangles from the Advanced
menu (see 3.3.5 "The Advanced Menu" on page 33).

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Note: Enabling gating may compromise IEC 60270 conformity.

Figure 5-25 The Gate display

5.4.3 PRPD Display

The PRPD display shows the phase-resolved PD patterns for classical PD
evaluation.

Figure 5-26 The PRPD display

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Click on the PRPD display of the large scope view with the right mouse button
to save the histograms together with additional information into PNG files.

Figure 5-27 Save current view

Save current view as PNG image takes a snapshot of the display currently
shown and saves it to a PNG file on your computer.
Save all PD patterns as PNG images takes snapshots of the phase-resolved
pattern and voltage curves of all connected MPD units and saves them to PNG
files on your computer. Additionally, an overview image of all connected units is
saved.

Figure 5-28 Display of current view

Save histogram data to file saves histogram data to a specified .dat file.
.dat files are binary files that encode the histogram data used to draw the
PRPD. The format of .dat files is explained in 7.3 "Format of Data Files
Generated by "Save histogram data to file..."" on page 66).
Pointing the mouse onto the display for more than two seconds will pop up an
information box which shows the precise coordinates of the data point under the
mouse cursor.

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5.4.4 Overview Display

The Overview display shows the current QIEC value or RIV (radio interference
voltage - if selected in the Settings tab).

Figure 5-29 The Overview display

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5.4.5 PD Level & Voltage Display

The PD Level & Voltage display shows the QIEC value, RIV (radio interference
voltage - if selected in the Settings tab) and the value of the triggering units
peak voltage divided by 2.

Figure 5-30 The PD Level & Voltage display

5.5 Small Scope View

The small scope view contains the inception/extinction threshold as well as the
inception and extinction voltage.

5.5.1 Info Display

The Info display shows the voltage at which PD activity becomes higher than
the threshold (the PD inception voltage) and the voltage at which PD activity
drops below the threshold (the PD extinction voltage). For reference, it also
shows the threshold value, adjustable in the Calibration tab. The PASS or FAIL
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the Pass/Fail Threshold set in the Calibration tab is surpassed after the
system compares the actual QIEC value with the set threshold and makes an
assessment.

Figure 5-31 Info display

5.6 Measured Quantities Display

The measured quantities display comprises two boxes that show the current
values for the quantities being measured, such as the apparent charge in
compliance with IEC 60270, voltage, high-voltage, etc. Depending on different
settings or the kind of measurement, the display may vary.

5.6.1 Upper Box

The upper box of the display shows:
the designation of the selected unit
the actual QIEC value (the apparent charge as defined in IEC 60270)
RIV (radio interference voltage) value (if selected in the Settings tab)
PD filter settings
number of PD events seen over time while a pattern is being recorded.

Figure 5-32 Upper box of the measured quantities display

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5.6.2 Lower Box

The lower box shows:
the designation of the unit that is currently used as the trigger source
the value of the triggering units peak voltage divided by 2
the RMS value of the triggering units voltage
the frequency of the triggering units voltage

Figure 5-33 Lower box of the measured quantities display

5.6.3 Lower Box Line View

The lower box changes to the line trigger view if Line Trigger 50/60 Hz is
selected as trigger source in the Settings tab.

Figure 5-34 Lower box line view

5.6.4 Lower Box Internal Trigger View

The lower box changes to the internal trigger view if Internal Trigger is selected
in the Settings tab (for more information see 5.7.1 "Trigger Source Settings" on
page 47).

Figure 5-35 Lower box internal trigger view

5.7 Settings Tab

The Settings tab contains settings related to PD detection and display of
PRPD/Ellipse in the large scope view and measured quantities display.

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The Trigger source is used to compute the frequency of the AC voltage and to
map PD events to a phase position (for use with phase-resolved histograms and
the "spikes" view).

Figure 5-36 The Settings tab

5.7.1 Trigger Source Settings

There are different options to set the trigger source:

Figure 5-37 Trigger source settings

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Line Trigger 50 Hz If one of these options is selected, the built-in light-

or Line Trigger sensitive sensor of the MCU controller is used as the
60 Hz trigger source. This sensor uses the light emissions from
light bulbs operating with AC and deduces the line
frequency from that.
Note: The Line Trigger mode does not work if frequency-
modulated light is used.
Each unit triggers Every MPD unit is triggered independently by its own V
itself input.
Internal Trigger The PD acquisition unit synthesizes its own AC
frequency. This is useful if the original AC net frequency
is not stable or there isnt any frequency at all.
MPD 500 x.x Any V input of one of the connected units can be
selected as a trigger to synchronize all other units.

Light-sensitive sensor

Figure 5-38 MCU controller with light-sensitive sensor

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5.7.2 PD Detection Settings

The center frequency (fCenter) sets the nominal frequency at which the charge
integration takes place. The Bandwidth selects the frequency range around the
center frequency. You can select the following bandwidths: 100 kHz, 300 kHz
and 1 MHz.

Figure 5-39 PD detection settings

Caution: When in High Sensitivity Mode, the MPD unit is much more
susceptible to be damaged by flashovers.

To configure the system for a measurement in compliance with IEC 60270 set,
for example, the fCenter slide to 350 kHz. Next, select 300 kHz for the
Bandwidth. Uncheck the High Sensitivity Mode option.
It is also possible to conduct RIV measurements. For this purpose, enable the
Measure RIV option. RIV expresses PD activity as a voltage that can be picked
up using a radio receiver at a certain frequency.
Note: RIV measurements are almost always performed at a center frequency of
1 MHz.

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5.7.3 PRPD/Ellipse Display Settings

Mode allows to select a unipolar or bipolar and logarithmic or linear view for the
large scope view. Unipolar means that the polarity of the PD events is ignored,
and only their absolute charge is considered. With bipolar selected, the polarity
of the event is also taken into account.
Enter QMax and QMin values to set display boundaries. With the function Show
individual PD events on PRPD display checked, the software will show
individual PD events as phase and amplitude-resolved "spikes" in real time.

Figure 5-40 PRPD/Ellipse display settings

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5.7.4 Gamut Settings

Clicking on the Gamut button brings up the window shown in Figure 5-41, which
allows to modify the way that colors are assigned to the various histogram
classes. Each point in the histogram counts the number of PD events with a
certain charge level at a certain phase position and gets assigned a color
according to the gamut settings.

Figure 5-41 Gamut settings

The gamut consists of a number of classes which each have a color, and which
corresponds to a specific number of PD events per second (a.k.a. PD rate). As
the histogram is built, a point gets assigned the color of the highest gamut class
whose PD rate is lower than the histogram points PD rate. The gamut can be
set to automatically compute class boundaries for all classes in a logarithmic or
linear fashion, with the top class corresponding to the maximum value for the
histogram. For this purpose, select Auto-compute in the Classification
Boundaries box, and select either Linear or Logarithmic.
By selecting the Auto-assign maximum setting, the gamut can also be set to
track the maximum PD rate in the histogram and adjust the class boundaries
accordingly.
Enabling the Apply Dithering setting causes the histogram points to become
approximately 16 times "bigger" (that is, PD events are counted not only by the
histogram point to which they belong, but to a lesser extent also by neighboring
points). This causes the histogram to form a significant pattern more quickly, but
will produce a "fuzzier" pattern.
Anchor to measure time adjusts the class coloring such that the proper
coloring is only reached at the end of histogram acquisition (that is, at the end of
the measure time). As the histogram is built, the coloring will become
progressively more red (if red is the top class color). To select every class
boundary manually, select Set Manually in the Classification Boundaries box.
Subsequently, you can enter the value for each color class.

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5.7.5 Phase-Resolved PD Pattern (PRPD) Controls

Clicking on begins generating the histogram. Clicking the
button twice stops it. Histogram generation continues for the duration specified
in the duration field. Clicking on the button clears the histogram.

Figure 5-42 PRPD Controls

5.8 Calibration Tab

The Calibration tab contains the settings to perform a system calibration.

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Note: The calibrations apply to the selected unit only.

Figure 5-43 The Calibration tab

5.8.1 Charge Calibration

Warning: Switch off the high voltage and temporarily ground the high-voltage
test setup observing safety procedures before connecting the charge
calibrator.

Uncheck the Enable internal test generator option. Check External under
Quadripole configuration. You can start the calibration of the test object now.
Connect the calibrator to the test object. Remove the temporary ground from the
high-voltage test setup. Select a charge of 100 pC or another suitable value at
the calibrator.

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Calibrator pulses should clearly extend from the background noise as "spikes".
If the noise floor covers pulses change PD detection settings (Settings tab) or
select a higher charge at the calibrator.
Enter the calibrator charge (for example, 100 pC) into the Calibrate to field in
the PD section
Click on the button in the PD section. The display value for QIEC
should now correspond to the calibrator charge.
Disconnect the calibrator.

5.8.2 Voltage Calibration

Turn on the high-voltage supply. Set the voltage to a known level (for example,
10% of the rated voltage to avoid damage to the test object).
Enter this voltage level into the Calibrate to field in the V section.
Click on the button in the V section. The display value for VRMS
should now correspond to the actual voltage.

Warning: Secure the high-voltage setup observing safety procedures.

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6 Technical Specifications
6.1 Complete MPD 500 System

Figure 6-1 Complete MPD 500 system

6.1.1 PD Detection Features

Continuous, uninterrupted acquisition of PD events
Digital numerical real-time integration of PD currents
Supports frequency domain integration
Integration ranges freely selectable:
Frequency Domain;
center frequency: 50 kHz ... 2.5 MHz
bandwidth: 100 kHz, 300 kHz or 1 MHz (PD measurement), 9 kHz (RIV
measurement)
Charge evaluation fully compliant with IEC 60270
System noise < 15 fC
(frequency domain integration at maximum bandwidth)
Maximum pulse frequency:
1.5 MHz per fiber optical network
PD event time resolution: < 2 ns
Supports various gating options (optional):
An unlimited number of phase-amplitude gates for gating noise with stable
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6.1.2 Visualization Features

Highly responsive real-time oscilloscope view for V and PD inputs
Versatile phase-resolved PD pattern visualization:
Real-time view (spikes)
Fully configurable phase histogram view
Overview view (multi-channel)
Legacy Lissajous (ellipse) view

6.1.3 Other System Features

Fully synchronous acquisition of V and PD inputs synchronous to < 2 ns
V input effective frequency: 0.1 Hz 2.5 kHz
V input edge trigger, rising/falling slope
Available trigger sources: line trigger, single V input, triggers all units, each unit
triggers on its own V input

6.1.4 Software Integration Features

COM interface providing access to all measured quantities and configuration
settings (optional)

6.1.5 Reporting Features

Built-in XML reporting with viewing functionality:
full support for Microsoft Excel
controls and integrates all measurement functions of the MPD 500 System
supports direct printing from Reporting Module

6.1.6 mtronix Fiber Optical Network Features (600 series)

Complete electrical insulation between acquisition units and control station,
enabling ungrounded measurements in high-voltage setups
Up to 480 fully synchronized acquisition units per network
Network segments can be up to 2 km in length
True Plug-and-Play functionality
Uses duplex multi-mode ST fibers, 50/125 m, near-infrared (820 nm)

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Automatic fiber optics propagation delay compensation

6.1.7 Control PC Requirements

Intel Pentium 4 ( 2.5 GHz), Pentium M ( 1.5 GHz), Core, Core 2 processor; or
AMD Athlon 64 or Turion 64 processor, 1 GB RAM, USB 2.0 compatible,
Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, or Microsoft
Windows VISTA

6.2 MPD 500 Unit

Figure 6-2 MPD 500 unit

6.2.1 Material
Extruded aluminum

6.2.2 Dimensions
110 mm (W) x 190 mm (D) x 44 mm (H)

6.2.3 Power Supply

8 - 12 V DC
max. power dissipation: 4 W (standby < 10 mW)
external plug-in power supply included
input range 100 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz
battery pack included
Lithium Ion battery 11 / 4.8 Ah, battery lifetime > 12 h

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6.2.4 Controls
None, all functions fully remote-controlled

6.2.5 Indicators
2 x LED
stand-by/power/operational status, fiber optics data integrity

6.2.6 Fiber Optics Connectors

2 x mtronix fiber optical network (master/slave) (600 series)

6.2.7 Input Connectors

2 x BNC: low-frequency voltage input (V), high-frequency partial discharge
detect input (PD)

6.2.8 Temperature
0 C 55 C operating
-10 C 70 C storage

6.2.9 Humidity
5% ~ 100% non-condensing

6.2.10 Input Frequency Range

V input: 0 Hz - 4.3 kHz
PD input: 0 Hz - 20 MHz

6.2.11 Input Impedance

V input: 1 F // 1 M
PD input: 50

6.2.12 Input Voltage

V input: 60 V rms (max)
PD input: 10 V rms (max)

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6.2.13 Dynamic Range

V input: 102 dB
PD input: 132 dB (overall); 70 dB (per input range)

6.2.14 PD Input Range Control

11 levels, 7.4 dB gain per level

6.2.15 PD Input Protection

Robust, software-controlled protection circuitry protects PD acquisition unit from
over-currents and surges

6.2.16 PD Input Coupling Options

DC, AC, or external pre-amplifier (unit provides 5 V phantom power, current
drain 100 mA)

6.2.17 Measurement Uncertainty

Voltage: 0.05% after calibration

Frequency: 1 ppm
PD level: 2% after calibration

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6.3 MPP 600 Battery Pack and Battery Charger

Figure 6-3 MPP 600

6.3.1 Material
Extruded aluminum

6.3.2 Dimensions
110 mm (W) x 170 mm (D) x 28 mm (H)

6.3.3 Battery Type

11 V, 4.8 Ah, Li-Ion rechargeable

6.3.4 Battery Life Time

12 h

6.3.5 Additional Hardware Battery Charger

90 - 264 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz,
Out: 12.3 V, 4 A

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6.4 MCU Control Units

Figure 6-4 MCU 502, MCU 504, MCU 550

6.4.1 Material
Extruded aluminum

6.4.2 Dimensions
110 mm (W) x 180 (190) mm (D) x 28 mm (H)

6.4.3 Power Supply

USB 2.0 bus-powered, no separate power supply needed

6.4.4 Connectors
MCU 502:
1 x USB 2.0
2 x mtronix fiber optical network (600 series)
MCU 504:
1 x USB 2.0
2 x mtronix fiber optical network (600 series)
3 x mtronix fiber optical network (200 series)
MCU 550:
1 x USB 2.0
1 x mtronix fiber optical network (600 series)
x mtronix fiber optical network (300 series)

6.4.5 Indicators
1 x LED: USB connection/system error

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6.4.6 Additional Hardware Features

1 x light-sensitive line trigger, 50 60 Hz

6.5 CPL542 Quadripole/Measuring Impedance

Figure 6-5 CPL542

6.5.1 Material
Extruded aluminum

6.5.2 Dimensions
145 mm (W) x 98 mm (D) x 58 mm (H)

6.5.3 Input Connectors

2x 4mm terminals (for connecting coupling capacitor)
1x GND

6.5.4 Output Connectors

2x BNC (PD, V)

6.5.5 Max. Currents

0.5 A, 2 A, and 5 A (5 A version without low-arm capacitor)

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6.5.6 Low-Arm Capacitance

30 F (for 0.5 A version) or 120 F (for 2 A Version)

6.5.7 Frequency Range

PD output: 20 kHz - 6 MHz

6.5.8 Additional Hardware Features

Arc detection output (TTL signal)

6.6 CAL542 Charge Calibrator

Figure 6-6 CAL542

6.6.1 Material
Extruded aluminum

6.6.2 Dimensions
110 mm (W) x 185 mm (D) x 28 mm (H)

6.6.3 Output Connector

1x BNC

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6.6.4 Pulse Charge

Version A: 0.1 pC 10 pC
Version B: 1 pC 100 pC
Version C: 10 pC ... 1000 pC
Version D: 0.1 nC ... 10 nC
custom versions available on request

6.6.5 Pulse Frequency

300 Hz

6.6.6 Pulse Rise Time

< 4 ns

6.6.7 Power Supply

Lithium battery 9 V, 1.2 Ah
Lifetime > 10 years

6.6.8 Additional Hardware Features

1x light-sensitive trigger, 50 60 Hz,
for line synchronization
auto-off 60 minutes after last keystroke

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7 Appendix
7.1 Declaration of Conformity

Figure 7-1 Declaration of Conformity

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7.2 Type Test Certificate

Figure 7-2 Type Test Certificate

7.3 Format of Data Files Generated by "Save histogram

data to file..."
The .dat files generated by the mtronix software are a representation of the
histogram diagram at the time that the file was saved. It is a binary file that
follows the format described below:

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Byte Length in Name Description

Offset Bytes
Contents
0 8 QMax 64-bit floating point describing which
charge level corresponds to the bottom
bound of the diagram (in C)
8 8 QMin 64-bit floating point describing which
charge level corresponds to the top
bound of the diagram (in C)
16 4 LinLog unsigned 32-bit integer set to 0 if the
diagram is scaled linearly, 1 if it is
scaled logarithmically
20 4 Bipolar unsigned 32-bit integer set to 0 if the
diagram is a unipolar display, 1 if it is a
bipolar display
24 4 Width unsigned 32-bit integer set to the width
of the diagram, in pixels
28 4 Height unsigned 32-bit integer set to the
height of the diagram, in pixels
32- Width * Data an unsigned 32-bit integer for each
Height * point in the diagram giving the count of
PD events at the [x,y] position with x
4 being the phase of the voltage with the
mapping [0..2*Pi] -> [0..width]; and y
being the charge level of the PD event
as given by QMax and QMin. The data
is stored as a sequence of rows,
starting with the top-most row.

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7.4 Abbreviations

Abbreviation Meaning
PD Partial Discharge
FO Fiber Optics
Q International symbol for electric charge
RMS Root Mean Square
When used with AC voltage signals, the rms value
is equivalent to the effective voltages.

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Contact Information / Technical

Support
Europe, Africa, Middle East
OMICRON electronics GmbH
Oberes Ried 1
A-6833 Klaus, Austria
Phone: +43 5523 507-333
E-Mail: support@omicron.at
Web: www.omicron.at

Asia, Pacific
OMICRON electronics Asia Ltd.
Suite 2006, 20/F, Tower 2
The Gateway, Harbour City
Kowloon, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Phone: +852 2634 0377
E-Mail: support@asia.omicron.at
Web: www.omicron.at

North and South America

OMICRON electronics Corp. USA
12 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1510
Houston, TX 77046, USA
Phone: +1 713 830-4660 or 1 800 OMICRON
E-Mail: techsupport@omicronusa.com
Web: www.omicronusa.com

For addresses of OMICRON offices with customer service centers, regional

sales offices or offices for training, consulting and commissioning please visit
our Web site.

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Progress Bar 29
Index
R
A real-time visualization 9
acquisition 9 Report Viewer 31
address
manufacturer 69
analysis 9 S
support 69
System Status 28
B
BNC 11
T
technical support 69
C
control unit 12

F
fiber optical cable 10
Fiber Optics 29

H
hotline 69

L
light-sensitive sensor 48
Log Area 28

M
manufacturer address 69
MPP 600 11

O
OMICRON address 69

P
PD 9

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