V-TEST II SPD component tester Manual
Table of contents Table of contents General........................................................................ 4 Meaning of symbols.............................................. 4 Safety........................................................................... 5 SPD component tester............................................. 11 Intended use....................................................... 11 Unpacking the instrument.......................................
General General Meaning of symbols Dangerous voltage! Danger to life or risk of serious injury. Disconnect system and instrument from power supply before beginning work. Caution! Please follow the documentation. This symbol warns of possible dangers that can arise during installation, commissioning and use.
Safety Safety de Sicherheitshinweise Das Gerät darf nur von einer Elektrofachkraft in Betrieb genommen und gewartet werden, die mit den nationalen und internationalen Gesetzen, Vorschriften und Standards vertraut ist. GEFAHR Gefahr des elektrischen Schlags Die Kontakte des Prüfadapters führen während des Prüfvorgangs Hochspannung! ►►Verwenden Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von explosiven Gasen, Dämpfen oder in feuchter Umgebung.
Safety en Safety instructions The device must only be put into operation and maintained by qualified electricians who are familiar with national and international laws, provisions and standards. DANGER Risk of electric shock The contacts of the test adapter carry high voltage during the test procedure! ►►Do not use the device near explosive gases, vapours or in a humid environment. ►►Only press the “TEST” button if all 3 slots of the test adapter are occupied (1 test object and 2 empty enclosures).
Safety fr Consignes de sécurité Seuls des électriciens qualifiés et connaissant bien les lois, dispositions et normes nationales et internationales peuvent mettre en service et entretenir l’appareil. DANGER Risque de choc électrique Pendant la procédure de test, les contacts de l’adaptateur de test sont soumis à une tension élevée ! ►►Ne pas utiliser l’appareil près de gaz explosifs, de vapeurs ou dans un lieu humide.
Safety it Indicazioni di sicurezza Il dispositivo deve essere messo in funzione e sottoposto a manutenzione esclusivamente da elettricisti qualificati che conoscano le leggi, disposizioni e le norme nazionali e internazionali. PERICOLO Rischio di scossa elettrica Durante la procedura di test i contatti dell’adattatore di prova sono sottoposti a tensione elevata! ►►Non utilizzare il dispositivo in prossimità di gas o vapori esplosivi o in un ambiente umido.
Safety es Indicaciones de seguridad Únicamente deben llevar a cabo la puesta en servicio y el mantenimiento del dispositivo electricistas cualificados familiarizados con las normas, leyes y disposiciones nacionales e internacionales. PELIGRO Riesgo de descarga eléctrica Tenga en cuenta que los contactos del adaptador de prueba pueden conducir alta tensión durante el procedimiento de prueba! ►►No utilice el dispositivo cerca de vapores o gases explosivos ni en entornos húmedos.
Safety zh 安全规程 设备必须由具备资质的、熟悉国内国际法律、规定和标准的专业电气技术人员进行操作和维护。 危险 电击的危险 在测试过程中，测试用适配器的端头带有高电压！ ►►请勿在爆炸性气体、蒸汽附近或潮湿环境中使用设备。 ►►只有在测试用适配器的所有 3 个插槽都被占用时才能按“TEST”键（1 个测试对象和 2 个空接 线盒）。 注意 带电部分危险 ►►请勿使用损坏的测试引线。 ►►首先请将测试引线连接至测试用适配器。然后将测试引线连接至设备。 ►►切勿将测试引线连接至带电的电缆。 ►►始终确保测试用适配器的所有 3 个插槽均被使用（1 个测试样本和 2 个空接线盒）。 ►►请勿将任何外来对象插入到测试用适配器的接触插座中。 注意 • 该设备仅可用于其既定用途。 • 如果设备损坏或发现了其他缺陷，则不得使用该设备。 • 设备不得打开、修改或改装。 • 仅可使用规定的备件和附件。 • 仅可使用随附提供的测试引线。 • 测试引线仅可与随附提供的测试用适配器一同使用。 • 如果标签已损坏，请更换测试用适配器（订购号 2661050000）。 设备在存在危险电压的区域采用了双重或加强绝缘。 设备配
SPD component tester SPD component tester Intended use The “V-TEST II” is a test instrument for electronic surge protection components (SPD component tester), such as gas discharge tubes (GDTs), metal oxide varistors (MOVs) and transient voltage suppressor diodes (TVS diodes). The surge protection component can be analyzed as part of an overvoltage protection device. The “V-TEST II” is suitable for Weidmüller surge protection devices of the “VPU AC” series.
Unpacking the instrument Unpacking the instrument The standard product is supplied with the following items: • Instrument V-TEST II • Test adapter • Test leads • 3x dummy arresters • 5x AA NiMH batteries, 1.2 V, 2450 mAh • 12 V DC multi-system power adapter, 100...240 V AC, 2000 mA • LCD touch screen stylus • This manual (2661740000) If the product is damaged or an item is missing, please contact the place of purchase immediately. First use! It is recommended that battery be fully charged before its use.
Indicators, connections and controls Indicators, connections and controls V-TEST II 1 5 2 3 4 6 ON/OFF ◄ DC Charger TEST 7 Scan for test data IP20 V-TEST II 2661040000 Figure 1: Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG Klingenbergstraße 26 D-32758 Detmold High Voltage Front view of instrument. 1. Operating status LED (green) – pulses to indicate instrument is alive. 2. Battery status LED (blue) – illuminates when battery is completely flat (< 1.12 V/cell) and requires recharging. 3.
Indicators, connections and controls 1 2 3 Figure 2: Rear view of instrument. 1. USB: 2. DC power supply input: for factory use and used during firmware update. 12 V DC, 2000 mA. The unit is charged by external power supply (refer to Safety section). Only use the DC power supply provided. 3. Battery compartment: 5x AA NiMH batteries, 1.2 V, 2450 mAh. Do not use non rechargeable batteries (refer to Safety section).
User displays, menu structure and navigation User displays, menu structure and navigation Splash screen The Splash screen is used to greet the user and provide important safety information. The user is required to read the information and by clicking the Acknowledged... button is signifying that the potential hazard is understood and that precautions indicated will be followed (refer to Safety section). Passcode screen The passcode is used to unlock the instrument to prevent unauthorized use.
User displays, menu structure and navigation Main screen The Main screen comprises four display panels. On the left is the buttons panel where the user selects various actions by clicking the required button. On the right is the output panel, where results of measurements are displayed.
User displays, menu structure and navigation About screen The About screen provides information about the instrument manufacturing build. If the firmware is updated, this will be reflected in the firmware version shown. Change passcode screen The Change passcode screen allows the user to change the passcode required to unlock the instrument on startup.
User displays, menu structure and navigation Time/Date screen The Time/Date screen allows the user to set the time and date. Start by clicking the DD/MM/YY button. This will toggle between DD/MM/YY and HH:MM:SS setting. The up/down arrows are used to adjust each digit of the time or date. On exiting the screen, the time and date will be stored and maintained when instrument is powered off. The real time clock uses an internal battery to maintain the time and date settings.
User displays, menu structure and navigation Measurement screen The Measurement screen is where the user selects the rate of voltage ramp (ramp rate) used in the testing of gas discharge tubes, and the constant current used in the testing of metal oxide varistors and avalanche breakdown diodes. It is sometimes important during the measurement of GDTs to stimulate the gas inside before taking a measurement. The GDT Prefire setting allows this feature to be turned on.
User displays, menu structure and navigation Battery screen The Battery screen provides information of the status of the instrument battery (refer to Battery monitoring section). The battery icon shows either the % remaining, or the of AC ~ symbol if the DC charger is connected.
User displays, menu structure and navigation GDT screen The GDT screen is where the firing voltage of the GDT under test is displayed. The measurement is performed by pressing the TEST button on the front of the instrument. The rate of voltage ramp in V/s used in this measurement is configured in the Measurement screen. If the LOG mode is switched on, the measured value can be read directly on the Log screen.
Using instrument Using instrument Power on With instrument in its off state, momentarily depress the ON/OFF button on the front panel to turn the instrument on. Enter the passcode (if Require passcode option is enabled in the Set Options menu) and click the Acknowledge... button in the Splash screen signifying that the warning message has been read (refer to Safety section).
User commissioning User commissioning Step 1 Touch panel calibration: The user is requested to ‘touch’ using the stylus on the top right-hand corner of the frame, and then again on the bottom left-hand corner. If the touch is within expected limits, the coordinates are accepted and the display calibrated accordingly. Step 2 Instrument self-calibration: Please follow the instructions to first remove the test leads from the front terminal sockets and then press the Continue... button.
User commissioning System status From the Main screen navigate to: SETUP / System Status The System Status menu, allows the user to select one of the following sub-menus: • Battery • Update Click the < BACK button to return to the Main screen. About instrument From the Main screen navigate to: SETUP / About Displays information about the instrument including: • Model • Copyright • Hardware version • Firmware version Click the < BACK button to return to the Main screen.
Measuring Measuring Auto / Manual measurement mode Measurements of surge protective components (SPCs) or surge protective devices (SPDs) can be performed in one of two ways with this instrument – using the auto mode or using the manual mode. The auto mode is selected by clicking the AUTO button on the button panel. When in auto mode the instrument attempts to carry out an auto-detection of the type of SPC or SPD connected, and configures itself to measure such device accordingly.
Measuring Measuring MOVs To measure an MOV component (Varistor), or an SPD comprising several metal oxide varistor internally: Step 1 Decide if using the auto or manual detection mode by pressing either the AUTO button or the MOV button respectively. Step 2 Set the required constant current for the measurement (refer to Measurement screen section). The current used can be selected from one of 0.1 mA, 0.5 mA, 1.0 mA.
Measuring Measuring TVSs Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS), also called Avalanche Breakdown Decides (ABDs), are tested in much the same way as an MOV. In the TVS mode the maximum voltage used to drive the constant current is limited to 200 V since most TVS devices are below this voltage. To perform a measurement, please refer to the steps in the Measuring MOVs section. The reading will be displayed on the output panel.
Measuring Measuring SPDs Surge Protective Device (SPDs) in their simplest form comprise one or more non-linear surge protective components (SPC), a disconnector (thermal or overcurrent) and some form of status indicator (mechanical or electronic). The internal surge protective components are generally of two types – voltage switching (GDT, Thyristor etc.) and voltage limiting (MOV, ABD, TVS etc.). An SPD may also combine such components for example, a GDT and MOV in series.
Measuring Updating the firmware The firmware developed for the instrument has been extensively tested and found to be stable and reliable in use, however as with all software, unanticipated behavior may occur requiring correction, or improvements with additional features and functionality may be released from time-to-time. The firmware in the instrument incorporates its own ‘bootloader’ program which allows it to install updated firmware revisions as and when the factory makes this available.
Measuring To upgrade the firmware please follows these steps: 1. Turn on the instrument. 2. From the Main screen click to reach the SETUP / System Status sub-menu. 3. Click Update in the buttons panel. 4. Follow user prompts – an < Exit button is provided at the last prompt should the user wish to exit back to the MAIN MENU at this stage. 5. If Continue...
Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning Periodically wipe the case and display with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents. Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings and should be removed when evident. To clean the terminals: 1. Ensure that the instrument is in the shutdown state. 2. Remove the battery cover and remove one of the batteries, remove the charge unit cord from the DC socket. 3. Remove the test leads. 4. Shake out any dirt that may be in the terminals. 5.
Maintenance Replacing clock battery The real-time-clock (RTC) which maintains the time and date on the main screen footer is backed up with an internal 3 V Lithium coin cell battery (CR2025). In order to replace this battery, the back cover of the instrument must be removed. To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, remove the DC charger plug and the test lead set before replacing the internal clock battery. Be sure that the battery polarity is correct. A reversed battery may damage the instrument.
Specifications Specifications Features • Self-calibration • Illuminated color TFT display and touch screen interface • User configurable menu and options • Auto-detection of type of SPD component connected • Measurement programs for MOVs, GDTs and ABDs • Test GDTs and MOVs up to 1500 V DC • Display of successive measurements using LOG mode • Internal intelligent battery charger • Remote firmware update capability General specifications Specification Characteristics Size 220 mm (W) x 205 mm (H) x 82 mm
Physical dimensions Physical dimensions 204,5 mm 222 mm 34 81 mm 2661740000/01/06-2020
Surge protection products from Weidmüller Surge protection products from Weidmüller Test results Product designation Order number MOV @ 1 mA Minimum value in V Maximum value in V GDT @ 100 V/s Minimum value in V Maximum value in V VPU I 280V 25kA VPU I 0 280V/25kA 2067650000 700 940 VPU I 3 R 280V/25kA 2062910000 700 940 VPU I 3 280V/25kA 2062940000 700 940 VPU I 4 R 280V/25kA 2062950000 700 940 VPU I 4 280V/25kA 2062960000 700 940 VPU I 1+1 R 280V/25kA 2063040000 700 940 500
Surge protection products from Weidmüller Test results Product designation Order number MOV @ 1 mA Minimum value in V Maximum value in V GDT @ 100 V/s Minimum value in V Maximum value in V VPU AC I 275V 25kA LCF VPU AC I 1 275/25 LCF S 2726620000 600 850 VPU AC I 1 R 275/25 LCF S 2726660000 600 850 VPU AC I 1+1 275/25 LCF S 2726680000 600 850 500 850 VPU AC I 1+1 R 275/25 LCF S 2726700000 600 850 500 850 VPU AC I 2 275/25 LCF S 2726720000 600 850 VPU AC I 2 R 275/25 LCF S 272
Surge protection products from Weidmüller Test results Product designation Order number MOV @ 1 mA Minimum value in V Maximum value in V GDT @ 100 V/s Minimum value in V Maximum value in V VPU AC I 300V 12.5kA LCF VPU AC I 0 300/12.5 LCF 2636900000 423 517 VPU AC I 3+1 300/12.5 LCF 2636910000 423 517 500 900 VPU AC I 3+1 R 300/12.5 LCF 2636920000 423 517 500 900 VPU AC I 1+1 300/12.5 LCF 2636930000 423 517 500 900 VPU AC I 1+1 R 300/12.
Surge protection products from Weidmüller Test results Product designation Order number MOV @ 1 mA Minimum value in V Maximum value in V VPU AC II 2 75/50 2637000000 135 165 VPU AC II 2 R 75/50 2591630000 135 165 GDT @ 100 V/s Minimum value in V Maximum value in V VPU AC II 150V 50kA VPU AC II 0 150/50 2591640000 216 264 VPU AC II 1 150/50 2591650000 216 264 VPU AC II 1 R 150/50 2591660000 216 264 VPU AC II 2 150/50 2591670000 216 264 VPU AC II 2 R 150/50 2591680000 216 264
Surge protection products from Weidmüller Test results Product designation Order number MOV @ 1 mA Minimum value in V Maximum value in V GDT @ 100 V/s Minimum value in V Maximum value in V VPU AC II 305V 65kA N-PE VPU AC II 1 N-PE 305/65 2591180000 n.a. > 600 VPU AC II 0 N-PE 305/65 2591190000 n.a.
Surge protection products from Weidmüller Test results Product designation Order number MOV @ 1 mA Minimum value in V Maximum value in V GDT @ 100 V/s Minimum value in V Maximum value in V 500 850 500 850 500 850 VPU AC II US 60V 50kA VPU AC II US 0 60/50 2726810000 135 165 VPU AC II US 1 60/50 2736210000 135 165 VPU AC II US 1 R 60/50 2736270000 135 165 VPU AC II US 2 60/50 2736280000 135 165 VPU AC II US 2 R 60/50 2730790000 135 165 VPU AC II US 120V 50kA VPU AC II US 0 12
Surge protection products from Weidmüller Test results Product designation Order number MOV @ 1 mA GDT @ 100 V/s Minimum value in V Maximum value in V Minimum value in V Maximum value in V VPU AC II US 1+1 277/50 2730650000 504 616 500 850 VPU AC II US 1+1 R 277/50 2730660000 504 616 500 850 VPU AC II US 3+1 277/50 2730670000 504 616 500 850 VPU AC II US 3+1 R 277/50 2730680000 504 616 500 850 VPU AC II US 400V 50kA VPU AC II US 0 400/50 2730690000 702 858 VPU AC II US 1
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