Application Note

VT Ratio Measurement
with 12kV

AN CP0902 Application Note

Manual Version: ANCP0902.AE.1

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Contents

Contents
1

Using this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

Operator Qualifications and Safety Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Conventions and Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Safety Instructions for Connecting the CPC 100 to the Test Setup . . . . . .9
2.1

Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Test Setup and Manual Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Template Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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Using this Document

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 theCP 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).

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1.2

Conventions and Symbols Used

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

Description
Personal injury or severe damage to objects possible.

Equipment damage or loss of data possible.

1.3

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

1.4

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.

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.

Using this Document

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!

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Safety Instructions for Connecting the CPC 100 to the Test Setup

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.

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Test Setup and Manual Performance

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

Measurement 2

The first measurement covers the complex

resistance of a capacitance or a resistance.

The second measurement covers the complex

resistance of R or C in series to a voltage
transformer.

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.

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.

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)

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Measurement 1

Measurement 2

Figure 3-1

Figure 3-2

Setup 1

Connect C or R according to Figure 3-1

Choose the TanDelta-PF test card

Select combined measurement Z and Mode

UST-A

Select the voltage, for example 100 V

Setup 2

Connect C or R and the VT according to Figure

3-2
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 1:

Results Measurement 2:

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.

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.

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)

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Template Usage

Template Usage
By using our template for the VT Ratio measurement the test cards are
preconfigured and the calculation is done automatically in the Exce 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 4-1

Test card for the complex resistance of C or R

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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.