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Mobile testing & diagnostics: frida/viola with TD, PD Portable

VLF high voltage testing and diagnostics

Reasons for high voltage testing and diagnostics Milestones: BAUR as a pioneer in VLF testing and diagnostics

BAUR technology
Advantages of VLF truesinus technology Comparison: VLF testing & VLF diagnostics

Mobile VLF testing and diagnostics systems

Overview: BAUR mobile VLF systems BAUR frida TD PD Portable, the partial discharge measurement system

VLF high voltage testing and diagnostics

Reasons for high voltage testing and diagnostics Milestones: BAUR as a pioneer in VLF testing and diagnostics

BAUR technology
Advantages of VLF truesinus technology Comparison: VLF testing & VLF diagnostics

Mobile VLF testing and diagnostics systems

Overview: BAUR mobile VLF systems BAUR frida TD PD Portable, the partial discharge measurement system

Improved safety and operating efficiency for cable networks High voltage testing and diagnostics with BAUR.
Reasons for high voltage testing and diagnostics:

The importance of condition-based maintenance planning is increasing Targeted investment replacement of cable lines where necessary Reduction of power supply interruptions Increased competitiveness through the reliability of power supply

The most precise information possible on the condition of cable lines is a competitive advantage

Expertise from the leader in technology and the world market

Leading the world market can neither be an aspiration nor a goal. It is the result of

decades of pioneering work and consistent ongoing development in VLF testing and diagnostics careful study of customer requirements creating trusting relationships and mutual exchange

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1950 - 1970 PGK 70 PGK 120 PGK 150 DC, 50 Hz testing technology

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1980 PGK 25 PGK 50/80 Portable DC testing

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1988 - 1989 Development of VLF technology: First VLF 12/0 device to Holland

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2010/2011 BAUR presents the latest series of testing and diagnostic devices frida TD and viola TD

VLF high voltage testing and diagnostics

Reasons for high voltage testing and diagnostics Milestones: BAUR as a pioneer in VLF testing and diagnostics

BAUR technology
Advantages of VLF truesinus technology Comparison: VLF testing & VLF diagnostics

Mobile VLF testing and diagnostics systems

Overview: BAUR mobile VLF systems BAUR frida TD PD Portable, the partial discharge measurement system

High-performance testing anywhere with VLF truesinus. Comprehensive, reliable diagnostics from BAUR.
Advantages of VLF truesinus technology:

The only absolutely sinusoidal VLF high voltage on the market Voltage shape is independent of load Fully symmetrical, thus avoiding space charges in XLPE cables Enables reproducible testing, loss factor measurement and partial discharge diagnostics Suitable for all cable types

load-independent test level

High-performance testing anywhere with VLF truesinus. VLF testing vs. VLF diagnostics

Testing
cable OK cable defective

tan
Integral insulation status

Diagnostics
non-destructive

PD
Location of singular faults

One source. All measurements. frida TD, viola TD with VLF truesinus.

Cable testing cable OK

cable defective

Tan diagnostics

PD diagnostics

What is cable testing?

Application and benefits.

Necessary for laying new cables and commissioning Testing with a multiple of the nominal voltage Damage to the cable during laying and installation can be detected Test result: Pass or fail VLF truesinus testing ensures reliable information
VLF truesinus testing: Breakdowns in XLPE, PILC mixed cables as a function of testing time
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Breakdowns in %

70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 12 30 45 60

Zeit bis zum / min Time toberschlag breakdown / min

What is cable diagnostics?

Benefits.

Non-destructive determination of the actual state of the cable network Detecting defects in the insulation before they cause disturbances Lower maintenance costs Reliable, non-destructive quality control after new installations or repairs Increased power supply reliability

What is tan delta loss factor measurement?

Application and benefits.

Integral measuring method for reliable differentiation of new and heavily aged cable systems Detection of losses in cable insulation from thermal overload, moisture and joints Long-term comparisons of the tan delta measurement value provides additional trend information

What is partial discharge (PD) measurement?

Partial discharge measurement enables:

Quick, reliable evaluation of partial discharge intensity and location of PD fault locations Detection of problems and reduction of damage Clear, graphical display for the user of the entire cable line

VLF high voltage testing and diagnostics

Reasons for high voltage testing and diagnostics Milestones: BAUR as a pioneer in VLF testing and diagnostics

BAUR technology
Advantages of VLF truesinus technology Comparison: VLF testing & VLF diagnostics

Mobile VLF testing and diagnostics systems

Overview: BAUR mobile VLF systems BAUR frida TD PD Portable, the partial discharge measurement system

The BAUR product portfolio covers all the key requirements of mains operators
frida TD Portable cable testing with integrated tan delta diagnostics up to 24 kVrms

The BAUR product portfolio covers all the key requirements of mains operators
frida TD Portable cable testing with integrated tan delta diagnostics up to 24 kVrms
viola TD High performance cable testing with integrated tan delta diagnostics up to 42 kVrms

The BAUR product portfolio covers all the key requirements of mains operators
frida TD Portable cable testing with integrated tan delta diagnostics up to 24 kVrms
viola TD High performance cable testing with integrated tan delta diagnostics up to 42 kVrms PD Portable Portable system for locating partial discharges

Mobile VLF cable testing and diagnostics up to 24 kVrms. The BAUR high voltage testing and diagnostics device frida TD.
Extra compact, with superior ease of operation.

NEW: Integrated tan delta measurement VLF truesinus: leading edge testing technology Small, compact and lightweight Simple operation - optimal for field use Expandable to partial discharge diagnostics system

Mobile VLF cable testing and diagnostics up to 24 kVrms. BAUR frida TD.

Diagnostics of 12/20 kV cable all in one device Top precision (1*E-4) for integrated tan delta measurement Simple tan delta signalling: OK / CRITICAL / BAD Data import/export to the BAUR software

Testing up to 24 kVrms according to various test standards

Expandable to partial discharge diagnostics system

Mobile VLF cable testing and diagnostics up to 24 kVrms. BAUR frida TD.

VLF truesinus, VLF square wave and DC in one device

Testing cables and electrical equipment up to 15 kV Automatic VLF frequency modification Cable sheath testing and fault location Max. capacitive load: 8 F tan delta accuracy: 1*10E-4 / resolution: 1*10E-5 tan delta measurement frequency: 0.1 Hz

Weight: 19.5 kg
Option: Operation with a VSE box to detect leakage currents Data import/export to BAUR software via USB stick

The BAUR product portfolio covers all the key requirements of mains operators

viola TD High performance cable testing with integrated tan delta diagnostics up to 42 kVrms

Mobile VLF cable testing and diagnostics up to 42 kVrms. The BAUR high voltage testing and diagnostics device viola TD.
Extra compact, with superior ease of operation.

VLF testing and diagnostics in one device High capacity, compact design Reliable information on cable condition with VLF truesinus Simple operation - optimal for field use Expandable to partial discharge diagnostics system

Mobile VLF cable testing and diagnostics up to 42 kVrms. BAUR viola TD. Diagnostics of medium-voltage cable up to 35 kV all in
one device

Top precision (1*E-4) for integrated tan delta measurement Simple tan delta signalling: OK / CRITICAL / BAD Data import/export to the BAUR software Intuitive operation via the BAUR user interface in 14 languages Testing up to 42 kVrms according to various test standards Expandable to partial discharge diagnostics system

Mobile VLF cable testing and diagnostics up to 42 kVrms. BAUR viola TD.

VLF truesinus, VLF square wave and DC in one device

Testing cables and electrical equipment up to 35 kV according to IEEE400.2: Installation or Maintenance Test Automatic VLF frequency modification

Cable sheath testing and fault location

Max. capacitive load: 10 F tan delta accuracy: 1*10E-4 / resolution: 1*10E-5 tan delta measurement frequency: 0.1 Hz Option: Operation with a VSE box to detect leakage currents Data import/export to BAUR software via USB stick

Mobile VLF cable testing and diagnostics in one device. No external equipment required.
Competition
High voltage source tan delta measurement unit

High voltage source tan delta measurement unit User interface

All in one device

User interface

Consideration of leakage currents. The BAUR VSE box for frida TD & viola TD
Measurement without VSE box Measurement with VSE box

I_Leak1,2 (leakage currents of end closures)

give false results for tan delta measurement

VSE box: Enables consideration of

leakage currents during the tan delta measurement

Particularly critical for plastic cables

(at low tan delta values)

No false results for tan delta measurement

Mobile VLF cable testing and diagnostics with frida TD & viola TD. Mobile VLF diagnostics with top precision.

The most precise mobile tan delta measuring device on the market

Particularly with XLPE cables, undesired leakage currents (at the cable sealing end, for example) can significantly influence the tan delta measurement The VSE box considers the leakage currents, which is the only way to achieve precise tan delta measurement of XLPE cable
Connecting the VSE box to the frida TD or viola TD couldnt be easier

VLF truesinus Integrated tan delta diagnostics VSE box

Precise diagnostics with full mobility. The BAUR partial discharge diagnostics system PD Portable.

The most modern non-destructive partial discharge diagnostics Identification and precise location of partial discharges in cable systems Very simple operation with BAUR diagnostics software A perfect combination with BAURs mobile VLF truesinus testing and diagnostics devices (frida or viola)

Precise diagnostics with full mobility. The BAUR partial discharge diagnostics system PD Portable.

Measurement of PD levels typically as of 20 pC Location of the PD source with 1% accuracy Usable with an external high voltage source Weight 19.5 kg (coupling capacitor) / 12.5 kg (measuring unit) / 3.2 kg (laptop)

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