Application Note

VT Ratio Measurement with 12kV

Authors
Lutz Hulka | lutz.hulka@omicron.at
Markus Ptter | markus.puetter@omicron.at

Date
Jul 23, 2010

Related OMICRON Product

CPC 100

Application Area
Instrument Transformer Testing

Version
v1.0

Document ID
ANP_10004_ENU

OMICRON Page 1 of 9
Contents

1 Using this Document .............................................................................................................................3

1.1 Operator Qualifications and Safety Standards ...............................................................................3
1.2 Conventions and Symbols Used ....................................................................................................3
1.3 Related Documents ........................................................................................................................4
1.4 Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................................4
General ...........................................................................................................................................4
2 Safety Instructions for Connecting the CPC 100 to the Test Setup .................................................5
2.1 Before Starting ................................................................................................................................5
3 Test Setup and Manual Performance ..................................................................................................6
4 Template Usage .....................................................................................................................................8

Please use this note only in combination with the related product manual which contains several important safety
instructions. The user is responsible for every application that makes use of an OMICRON product.

OMICRON electronics GmbH including all international branch offices is henceforth referred to as OMICRON.

OMICRON 2010. All rights reserved. This application note is a publication of OMICRON.
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction of any kind, for example, photocopying, microfilming, optical
character recognition and/or storage in electronic data processing systems, requires the explicit consent of OMICRON.
Reprinting, wholly or in part, is not permitted.
The product information, specifications, and technical data embodied in this application note represent the technical
status at the time of writing and are subject to change without prior notice.
We have done our best to ensure that the information given in this application note is useful, accurate and entirely
reliable. However, OMICRON does not assume responsibility for any inaccuracies which may be present.
OMICRON translates this application note from the source language English into a number of other languages. Any
translation of this document is done for local requirements, and in the event of a dispute between the English and a non-
English version, the English version of this note shall govern.

OMICRON 2010 Page 2 of 9

1 Using this Document
This Application Note describes how to execute a VT Ratio measurement by using the CPC 100 and
the CP TD1 as the power source up to 12 kV. The CPC 100 delivers an output voltage with a
maximum of 2 kV. Sometimes it is required to measure the VT Ratio with higher voltages to have
more accurate results.

With the CPC 100 and the CP TD1, it is possible to generate voltages up to 12 kV and to measure
the ratio in two steps.

Reading the AN CP0902 Application Note alone does not release you from the duty of complying
with all national and international safety regulations relevant to working with the CPC 100 and the
CP TD1.

1.1 Operator Qualifications and Safety Standards

Working with high voltage is extremely dangerous. The VT Ratio measurements described in this
Application Note 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 measurement setup must be under constant supervision of an
experienced operator while working with the equipment.

The operator is responsible for the safety requirements during the whole test. Before performing
tests using high voltage, read the following:

Do not perform any test without having carefully read the CPC 100 User Manual.
Read in particular all safety instructions and follow them.
Do not use the test equipment without a good connection to ground.
Pay attention to the national and the international standards for the safe operation of high-voltage
test equipment (EN 50191, IEEE 510 and others).

1.2 Conventions and Symbols Used

In this document, the following symbols indicate paragraphs with special safety relevant meaning.

Symbol Description

Equipment damage or loss of data possible.

Personal injury or severe damage to objects

possible.

OMICRON 2010 Page 3 of 9

1.3 Related Documents
The following documents complete the information covered in this Application Note:

Title Description
CPC 100 User Manual Provides basic information on the CPC 100
test system and relevant safety instructions.
CPC 100 Reference Manual Provides detailed hardware and software
information on the CPC 100 test system
including relevant safety instructions.
AN CP0711: Test Templates General information about working with
templates for the CPC 100.
CP TD1 Reference Manual Provides basic information on the CP TD1 and
relevant safety instructions.

1.4 Safety Rules

Before starting a measurement, read the safety rules in the CPC 100 User and Reference Manual
and the CP TD1 Reference Manual carefully and observe the application-specific safety instructions
in this Application Note when performing measurements to protect yourself from high-voltage
hazards.

General
Always observe the five safety rules:
Disconnect completely
Secure against re-connection
Verify that the installation is dead
Carry out grounding and short-circuiting
Provide protection against adjacent live parts

Caution: Never touch any terminal without visible ground connection!

OMICRON 2010 Page 4 of 9

2 Safety Instructions for Connecting the CPC 100 to the Test Setup

2.1 Before Starting

Make sure that both the CPC 100 and CP TD1 are properly grounded and that the VT is
disconnected from the line.

Beware of nearby parallel systems which are not disconnected. They can induce
hazardous loads in floating segments of a substation. Always touch the leads and
terminals with a grounding hook first.

OMICRON 2010 Page 5 of 9

3 Test Setup and Manual Performance
To find the VT Ratio, two different measurements have to be performed. Afterwards, the ratio has to
be calculated with the results of each measurement.
Measurement 1
The first measurement covers the complex
resistance of a capacitance or a resistance.
Note: Use a resistor or a capacitor (values see
below) and an appropriate test voltage.
The voltage in Measurement 1 should be
similar to the expected low voltage (LV) in
Measurement 2 (HV Out / VT Ratio). As the
passive device is not completely independent
from the voltage, there might be minor losses
in accuracy if the voltage in Measurement 1 is
different to the low voltage in Measurement 2.
R = 1 k to 10 k (Please consider the power
of the resistor as P = U/R)
C = 100 nF to 1 F (U > Test Voltage)
Measurement 1
Figure 1 Setup 1
Connect C or R according to Figure 1
Choose the TanDelta-PF test card
Select combined measurement Z and
Mode UST-A
Select the voltage, for example 100V
Results Measurement 1:
The result of the first test is the value of the
complex resistance of the passive device, for
example Z1 = 998.0 and Angle1 = 0.15.
OMICRON 2010
Measurement 2
The second measurement covers the complex
resistance of R or C in series to a voltage
transformer.
Note: Use the same resistor or capacitor as for
Measurement 1 and a test voltage of up to 12 kV.
The voltage on the low-voltage side should be
similar to the voltage in the first test (for example
100 V). The passive device remains the same as
in Measurement 1.
Measurement 2
Figure 2 Setup2
Connect C or R and the VT according to
Figure 2 Setup2
Use any low-voltage winding of your VT.
Leave other low-voltage windings open.
The ground connection (X) of the VT has to
be connected to the CP TD1 ground. This
connection is important for the test.
Choose the TanDelta-PF test card
Select combined measurement Z and the
Mode UST-A
Select the voltage, for example 12 kV
Results Measurement 2:
The result of the second test is the value of the
complex resistance of the passive device
multiplied with the VT Ratio, for example
Z2 = 998.0 k and Angle2 = 0.25.
Page 6 of 9
 Overall Results
Overall results are calculated as follows:

Ratio = Z2/Z1 = 1000:1

Angle = Angle2 - Angle1 = 0.1
(accuracy: approx. 0.2% and 0.1)

OMICRON 2010 Page 7 of 9

4 Template Usage
By using our template for the VT Ratio measurement the test cards are preconfigured and the
calculation is done automatically in the Excel file. The test cards can be customized if the
configuration does not fit your personal needs.

Measurement 1 has to be performed once; Measurement 2 has to be performed for each phase (A,
B, C).

You find the template and the Excel template enclosed to this Application Note.

First of all, transfer the template (VT_Ratio_TD1.xmt) to your CPC 100. All four measurements
are prepared in the template. Z (C or R) is the test card relating to "Measurement 1". Z+VT
(A)...(C) are the test cards relating to "Measurement 2". Only the first measurement in each card
is used for the calculation of the VT ratio.

Figure 3: Test card for the complex resistance of C or R

Perform the measurements

Save your measurement results on the CPC 100
Open the Excel template VT Ratio with TD1.xlt
Transfer the file to your computer or load the file directly from the CPC 100 to the Excel template
Open the "Welcome" sheet and load the results to the Excel template

You will find the results of your measurements on the "Report" sheet in the Excel file.
Insert all relevant information (Tester, Manuf., Serial No., etc.) in the "Report" sheet. To get the
deviation to the nominal ratio of the VT it is unavoidable to type in the primary and the secondary
voltage (see nameplate) of your transformer.
The template is now ready to be customized for any personal needs.

OMICRON 2010 Page 8 of 9

OMICRON is an international company serving the electrical power
industry with innovative testing and diagnostic solutions. The application of
OMICRON products provides users with the highest level of confidence in
the condition assessment of primary and secondary equipment on their
systems. Services offered in the area of consulting, commissioning,
testing, diagnosis, and training make the product range complete.
Customers in more than 130 countries rely on the company's ability to
supply leading edge technology of excellent quality. Broad application
knowledge and extraordinary customer support provided by offices in
North America, Europe, South and East Asia, and the Middle East,
together with a worldwide network of distributors and representatives,
make the company a market leader in its sector.

Americas Asia-Pacific Europe, Middle East, Africa

OMICRON electronics Corp. USA OMICRON electronics Asia Limited OMICRON electronics GmbH
12 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1510 Suite 2006, 20/F, Tower 2 Oberes Ried 1
Houston, TX 77046, USA The Gateway, Harbour City 6833 Klaus, Austria
Phone: +1 713 830-4660 Kowloon, Hong Kong S.A.R. Phone: +43 5523 507-0
+1 800-OMICRON Phone: +852 2634 0377 Fax: +43 5523 507-999
Fax: +1 713 830-4661 Fax: +852 2634 0390 info@omicron.at
info@omicronusa.com info@asia.omicron.at

For addresses of OMICRON offices with customer service

centers, regional sales offices or offices for training,
consulting and commissioning please visit our web site. www.omicron.at www.omicronusa.com