PKV/M7 is designed for monitoring time, travel, and speed parameters of moving parts of oil, vacuum, SF6, and magnetic-type circuit breakers of all types, as well as for monitoring time parameters of isolators and short-circuiting switches.
Additionally, PKV/M7 allows you to register instant values of currents and voltages of control solenoid.
PKV/M7 instrument is complete with attachment devices for the installation of measuring transducers on all types of high-voltage circuit breakers (ABB, AREVA, ALSTOM, SIEMENS, Susol, etc.).
Adaptability of the instrument involves designing of transducer attachments to the circuit breakers and receiving of transfer function of movement from the shaft to the cross-arm. Transfer functions of kinematic chains of all circuit breakers are stored in the memory of the instrument. Adaptation work began with the first produced model of the instrument (PKV/М1) in 1995 and continues to this day.
For example, in similar devices, a shorter time range does not allow testing circuit breakers in complex cycles.
There are a lot of nuances when taking measurements on circuit breakers. It is easy to register time parameters for any type of circuit breakers, but special transducers are required to obtain travel and speed characteristics.
Incremental (discrete) type transducers are supplied together with the PKV/M7 device for measuring speed characteristics and travel parameters. They do not require adjustment or customization of conversion factors. Moreover, the transducers are accurate and easy to use.
For example, devices with cable-type transducers have a limit on the upper-speed value. The return spring does not have time to wind the cable onto the drum with rapid changes in speed. The measurement error increases. The use of laser movement transducers is not advisable because of the danger of eye damage from the laser beam during rough handling. In addition, the installation of the laser transducer is made approximately and without clamps. This leads to a high error of the measurements.
For measuring speed and travel parameters, high accuracy of measurements of time parameters (±0.1 ms), travel and speed characteristics is ensured with incremental (discrete) angular and linear movement transducers with a resolution of 0.09° and 0.5 mm.
Transducers that are often used in other devices (analogues of PKV/M7 device) are based on a potentiometer. And even under normal conditions they have a large error (up to ±1%). For example, with a maximum travel of 900 mm, such an error gives an uncertainty of ± 9 mm.
The diagnostic results are displayed in a table with measured and calculated parameters for each cycle operation (when processing measurement results for complex cycles, the device automatically breaks down the cycle into simple operations). The tables provide such data as:
Travel parameters (full travel, travel to pole contacts closure, penetration, difference of operation in travel, bouncing in travel, overshot, rebound);
Time parameters (circuit breaker make time, circuit breaker closing time, pole closing time);
Speed parameters (closing speed, time difference of contacts action, bouncing in time).
Apart from tables with measured parameters, more detailed information on circuit breaker status can be derived from recorded graphs that are navigated using cursors and scaling.
The instrument registers:
dependence of speed on time and travel;
dependence of currents and voltages of electromagnets on time and travel;
diagrams of closing / opening processes of the contacts.
The type of graphs is determined by the state of all links (levers, springs, rods, axes, traverses, dampers, etc.) of the kinematic chain of the mechanism that controls the closing / opening of the circuit breaker contacts. And the occurrence of a malfunction in at least one of the links (increase in play, loosening of the spring, increased friction, failure of the damper, etc.) changes the form of the graph from the normal form of a working circuit breaker immediately. It allows to identify its current or incipient malfunctions at an early stage by using a non-demountable method.
PKV/M7 is equipped with a power control module to control drives of switching devices both DC and AC, and enables to perform both simple operations and complex cycles, including life tests.
PKV/M7 is an independent device for diagnostic and data analysis, which does not require third-party equipment.
All settings, calculations and graphics can be performed on a graphic b/w LCD display (320 x 240 pixels).
If you have to carry out diagnostic in difficult weather conditions you can be sure that PKV/M7 will provide you with the most accurate results as it operates properly in the temperature range from -15°С to +40°С.
Specifications
Value
Number of control channels of circuit breaker contacts
4 pcs.
Measuring and recording range of time intervals
0.001 - 5.2 s
Accuracy
±10-4[1 + tx] s, where tx – measured time interval
Input voltage measurement range "Control module voltage"
±350
Voltage measurement range by "Analog input" channel
0 - 12 V (monopolar mode) ±6 V (bipolar mode)
Resistance measuring range by "Analog input" channel
0 - 160 Ω (output current of 60 mА) 0 - 2500 Ω (output current of 4 mА)
Power supply (mains voltage)
Note: To supply power to high-voltage circuit breaker drive that operates on direct current, a power supply cable adapter is used - by request
100-242 V AC, 49.5-60.5 Hz 100-340 V DC
Power consumption
< 60 W
Operation temperature range
-15 - +40 ºС
Environmental protection
IP 64 (instrument cover closed) IP 40 (instrument cover open)
Instrument weight
7 kg
Dimensions
360 х 290 х 165 mm
Display
LCD monochrome graphic 320 x 240 pix
PC connection
USB host, LAN, RS-232 and RS-485
Interface and user manual language
English
Calibration interval
3 years
Warranty period
13 months
Standard complete set
Photo
Item, Index
Application
Main instrument PKV/М7
026.00.00.000
Main instrument PKV/М7
026.00.00.000
Instrument and accompanying documents: Calibration Certificate, User Manual, Log book, software.
Linear movement transducer DP12
012.00.00.000-02
Linear movement transducer DP12
012.00.00.000-02
For measuring the movement of moving parts in high-voltage circuit breakers. Range – 1 - 900 mm. Resolution – 0.5 mm. To be used together with a measuring stick.
Measuring stick
010.15.00.000-02
Measuring stick
010.15.00.000-02
Measuring stick in a case. To be used together with linear movement transducer DP12 (length – 700 mm // on order – 550 mm and 1,000 mm).
Angular movement transducer DP21
009.00.00.000
Angular movement transducer DP21
009.00.00.000
For measuring the angle of shaft turn in high-voltage circuit breakers. Measuring range – 0.2 - 360°. Resolution – 0.09°.
Transducer cable
010.06.00.000-01
Transducer cable
010.06.00.000-01
For connecting linear (DP12) or angular (DP21) movement transducer to the instrument. Cable insulation – silicone (length – 7 m // on order – 12 m).
For connecting to the pole of high-voltage circuit breaker. Equipped with crocodile clamps. Cable insulation – silicone. Jaw Ø - 25 mm (length – 11 m).
Remote triggering cable
021.26.00.000
Remote triggering cable
021.26.00.000
For remote triggering of measuring processes of the instrument. Cable should be connected to the drives of high-voltage circuit breaker electromagnet. Rubber insulation (length – 5 m).
Local triggering cable
026.16.00.000
Local triggering cable
026.16.00.000
For connecting to the high-voltage circuit breaker drive. Equipped with crocodile clamps. Nominal test current – 50 А. Cable insulation – silicone (length – 5 m).
Control module input voltage cable
026.15.00.000
Control module input voltage cable
026.15.00.000
For commutated voltage supply. Nominal test current – 50 А. Cable insulation – silicone (length – 2 m).
Resistance measuring cable
026.18.00.000
Resistance measuring cable
026.18.00.000
For measuring resistance in the range between 0 - 240 Ω and 0 - 2.5 kΩ. Equipped with M5 screw end caps (length – 2.5 m).
Attachment devices set
Attachment devices set
For attachment of DP12 and DP21 transducers to various high-voltage circuit breakers (clamps, boards, connector adapters, etc.).
Mains cable
018.09.00.000
Mains cable
018.09.00.000
For connecting the instrument to the power supply. Temperature range – -25°С – +45°С. Rubber insulation (length – 2 m).
Ground cable
010.01.00.000
Ground cable
010.01.00.000
For PKV/M7 case grounding. Equipped with a ground clamp and screw end cap. Nominal test current – 50 А (length – 2 m).
LAN cable
024.26.00.000
LAN cable
024.26.00.000
For connecting the instrument to the computer network or laptop (length – 2 m).
Cable end caps for M5 screws (8 pcs)
021.26.00.003
Cable end caps for M5 screws (8 pcs)
021.26.00.003
For connecting to the drive of the high-voltage circuit breaker in case it is not convenient to connect to the screws of the drive strip with crocodile clamps.
Fuses (4 pcs.)
Fuses (4 pcs.)
Type: VP2B-1V-2А (2 pcs.) / VP2B-1V-10А (2 pcs.). For the power source protection.
Attachment devices set kit
126.06.02.000
Attachment devices set kit
126.06.02.000
Tool bag
126.06.00.000
Tool bag
126.06.00.000
Convenient, robust, wear proof bag for transportation of cables, documentation and other accessories to PKV/M7 instrument.
Weight 0.6 kg.
Additional complete set (on order)
Photo
Item, Index
Application
Measuring stick
012.03.00.000 012.03.00.000-01
Measuring stick
012.03.00.000 012.03.00.000-01
Measuring stick in a case. To be used together with linear movement transducer DP12 (length - 550 mm or 1,000 mm // 700 mm in standard complete set).
Transducer cable
010.06.00.000-02
Transducer cable
010.06.00.000-02
For connecting linear (DP12) or angular (DP21) movement transducer to the instrument. Cable insulation – silicone (length – 12 m // in standard complete set – 7 m).
Cable for voltage measurement by "Analog input" channel
026.19.00.000
Cable for voltage measurement by "Analog input" channel
026.19.00.000
For measuring voltage in the range between 0 - 12 V and -6 - +6 V. Equipped with М5 screw end caps. Rubber insulation (length – 2.5 m).
Power cable adapter
010.25.00.000-01 010.25.00.000-02
Power cable adapter
010.25.00.000-01 010.25.00.000-02
It is required for DC drive control of high-voltage circuit breaker at the local triggering. Power cable adapter with a rectifier up to 32 А (modification 2). Connecting to the network with a europlug. Temperature range: -25ºС - +40ºС (length – 5 m, 10 m).
Rheostat transducer DP32
026.22.00.000, 026.24.00.000
Rheostat transducer DP32
026.22.00.000, 026.24.00.000
For measuring the linear displacement of vacuum circuit breakers with an open insulating housing in the range of 0.2 – 20 mm. Accuracy is ±0.2 mm. It is used complete with adapter 026.24.00.000.
Attachment devices set (for foreign-made circuit breakers)
Attachment devices set (for foreign-made circuit breakers)
For attaching of DP21 angular movement transducer to SF6 circuit breakers manufactured by Siemens, ABB, Areva, etc.
Nozzle No. 61
010.00.00.039
Nozzle No. 61
010.00.00.039
Attachment device for high-voltage circuit breakers Schneider Electric Evolis, Susol VL-06.
Nozzle No. 62
10.00.00.039-01
Nozzle No. 62
10.00.00.039-01
Attachment device for high-voltage circuit breakers Schneider Electric Evolis, Susol VL-06.
Nozzle No. 63
010.00.00.039-02
Nozzle No. 63
010.00.00.039-02
Attachment device for high-voltage circuit breakers Schneider Electric Evolis, Susol VL-06.
RS-232 cable
024.25.00.000
RS-232 cable
024.25.00.000
For connecting the instrument to the computer network or laptop (length - 1.5 m).
Nozzle No.12
009.11.00.000
Nozzle No.12
009.11.00.000
For installation of DP21 linear movement transducer on VE or VES type (or other type) high-voltage circuit breakers.
Interface adapter
026.20.00.000
Interface adapter
026.20.00.000
The user can purchase current clamps from any manufacturer to measure the current of the circuit breaker closing or control coils.
The interface adapter is required to connect any current clamps to the device.
Recommendation: The nominal test current of the current clamps should be greater than the maximum currents of the current circuits to be tested.
Attaching clamp No.20
010.17.00.000
Attaching clamp No.20
010.17.00.000
Installed instead of housing below the drive for fixing of DP12 linear movement transducer to VGU and similar type high-voltage circuit breakers.
Fixing bracket No.22
010.14.00.000
Fixing bracket No.22
010.14.00.000
Installed on the axis of the main movable contact of VE or VES type high-voltage circuit breakers. After that DP21 linear movement transducer is attached to the brackets.
Bushing №54
010.38.00.001
Bushing №54
010.38.00.001
To install the angular movement transducer DP21 to the high-voltage circuit breaker VBP-10 and the similar.
Laptop
Laptop
For PKV/М7 control from computer as well as for measurement data processing in a special software.
Manipulating rod
010.41.00.000 010.41.00.000-01 010.41.00.000-02
Manipulating rod
010.41.00.000 010.41.00.000-01 010.41.00.000-02
Manipulating rod is designed for test cables connection from the ground or from the tank cover to the bushings of high-voltage circuit breakers, and to the structural elements of high-voltage disconnecting switches and earthing devices, without the use of ladders or elevated platforms.
The manipulating rod is completed with special extension cables. There is a Kelvin clamp with current and potential contacts to connect to the object on one side, and a contact pad on the other side. The device test cable is connected to the contact pad from the ground or a tank cover.
Manipulating rod extension cable is made according to a four-wire (Kelvin) scheme with the test current capacity of 100 A in the presence of a good contact.
Manipulating rod - 2.2 (length 2.2 m / weight as an assembled set 3.4 kg);
Manipulating rod - 3.7 (length 3.7 m / weight as an assembled set 4.0 kg);
Manipulating rod - 5.1 (length 5.1 m / weight as an assembled set 4.6 kg).
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