Accessories for

partial discharge measurements

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ABOUT POWER DIAGNOSTIX

The Power Diagnostix Group provides quality instruments and engineering services for high voltage diagnostic applications.
Power Diagnostix has built a solid reputation since the market introduction of our partial discharge detectors in early 1993. Our
ICM series of digital partial discharge detectors is used for the evaluation of electrical insulation by electric utilities, manufacturers,
and research institutes worldwide.

In addition to digital partial discharge detectors and monitoring systems, Power Diagnostix produces instruments for commissioning
tests on GIS systems, automated control of high voltage tests, fiber optic connections for analogue signal transmission between
instruments and sensors, and for other high voltage applications. All of our instruments and specialised software products are
developed in Aachen, Germany.

At Power Diagnostix, we understand what is essential for the success of your business. That is why we are dedicated to creating,
designing, and manufacturing safe, reliable, easy-to-use test equipment and professional technical services backed by world-
leading support and expertise.

We can assist your acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing for predictive, diagnostic, or routine purposes. By
working closely with electrical utilities, standards bodies, and technical institutions, we contribute to the dependability and
advancement of the electrical supply industry.

Our engineers actively participate in regular committees, meetings with all the big trade associations around the world, training
organisations, and government organisations, to understand the needs of electrical contractors. So, when new legislation or rules
are introduced, you can count on Power Diagnostix to put your interests first, because Power Diagnostix products and services
help customers all over the world, improving their efficiency, reducing costs, and meeting standards. It operates globally, with
dedicated field sales teams and distributors located in every continent.

Power Diagnostix is certified according to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018. We
offer full service, repair, and calibration services accredited to ISO 17025:2018.

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CALIBRATORS BUSHING ACCESSORIES

CAL1 series 4 Bushing adapters 18
CAL2 series 4 Bushing coupling units 19
CAL3 series 5
FILTERS
Calibrator connection sets 6
High voltage filters 21
SENSORS Ground filter 22
Ultrasonic PD sensors 7 Filter models for special applications 22
UHF transformer sensors 7
CABLE SETS 23
External retrofit UHF sensors for GIS 8
Cable sensors 8 MISCELLANEOUS
Disturbance antennas 24
COUPLING DEVICES
Isolation transformers 24
Coupling capacitors for permanent installation 9
Active bridge adapter 24
Coupler termination boxes 10
Gate signal transmitter 24
Mounting kits 10
High voltage transformers 25
Coupling capacitors for temporary installation 12
Transportation cases for instruments of the ICM
Current transformers 13
series 25
Quadrupoles 14
SPECIAL SOFTWARE
PREAMPLIFIERS AND PRE-
ICMexpert 26
PROCESSING UNITS
ICMspectrum 26
Standard preamplifiers 16
ICMreport 27
Frequency converters for GIS applications 17
ICMacoustic 27
Preamplifiers with fibre optic isolation 17

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Calibration impulse generators

Power Diagnostix offers a wide range of calibration charge EASY TO USE

injectors (calibrators) suitable for calibrating partial discharge
measurements. z Clear arrangement of the controls
z Large LC display for good readability
PDIX calibrators can be used for high frequency, ultra high
frequency, and RIV measurement setups. As such, they are z Automatic synchronisation to line frequency by a photo
suitable for calibrating test setups for: diode

z Cables z Convenient connection of the calibrator with ready-to-use

connection sets
z Transformers
z Up to 200 hours of operation due to long-life lithium battery
z Rotating machines
z Gas-insulated switchgear Power Diagnostix calibrators enjoy all the advantages of
20 years’ experience in calibration services. The broad
Thanks to their unique ability to inject a variable voltage step via
range of easy-to-use and robust units for many different
a fixed capacitor, Power Diagnostix calibrators offer excellent
applications ensures reliable PD measurements compliant to
impulse properties
international standards, such as IEC 60270, CISPR 18-2, and
NEMA 107‑1987.

CAL1 SERIES
Calibrators of the CAL1 series are suitable for calibrating
measurements in high frequency (HF) range. Hence, they can
be used with setups for cable and transformer tests as well
as for measurements on rotating machines and gas insulated
switchgear (GIS), ensuring measurements conform to
IEC 60270. Additionally, they can also be used for time domain
reflectometry (TDR) in cables to determine the cable length and
the location of joints.

For transformer testing, Power Diagnostix offers four different

models, all of them being suitable for laboratory and on-line
tests.

CAL2 SERIES
Calibrators of the CAL2 series are signal sources for GIS and
transformer measurements using ultra high frequency (UHF).
To comply with some export restrictions, Power Diagnostix
offers special CAL2 models with a typical rise time of 550 ps.

Every UHF impulse generator of the CAl2 series is delivered

with a fully traceable DAkkS calibration

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CAL3 SERIES
Power Diagnostix offers three different models of calibration
impulse generators for RIV measurements: CAL3A, CAL3B,
and CAL3D. They all comply either with NEMA 107‑1987 or
CISPR 18-2.

The calibrators of the CAL3 series are delivered with a fully

traceable factory calibration according to ISO 17025.

The appropriate choice of a calibration instrument depends on the range of typical charge values of the partial discharges being
measured.

APPLICATION

CONNECTION
CONNECTOR
COMPLIANT
CAPACITOR
INJECTION

REMARKS/

INCLUDED
IEC 60270
RANGE
TYPE

SET
(CI)

CAL1A 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 pC <1 pF l BNC Cable and transformer tests CAL1-CS1
High level application,
CAL1B 100, 200, 500 pC, 1, 2, 5, 10 nC <100 pF l BNC CAL1-CS1
e.g., rotating machines
Incl. ext. capacitor 100 pF;
CAL1C/100 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 pC* at 100 pF V (50 Ω) l BNC CAL1-CS4
cable tests
1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 pC* at 100 pF
Incl. switchable ext. capacitor
CAL1C/1000 10, 20, 50, 100. 200, 500, 1000 pC* at V (50 Ω) l BNC CAL1-CS4
100/1000 pF; cable tests
1000 pF
Laboratory use, transformer
CAL1D 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 pC <10 pF l BNC CAL1-CS1
tests
CAL1E 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 nC <500 pF l BNC
See CAL1B CAL1-CS1
CAL1F 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 nC <200 pF l BNC
CAL1G 0.02, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2 nC <20 pF l BNC Transformer tests CAL1-CS1
GIS, live injection via stray
CAL1H/V(+/S) 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 pC* at **pF V (50 Ω) l BNC CAL1-CS5
capacitance
10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 pC* at
Incl. switchable ext. capacitor
CAL1J 100 pF, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, V (50 Ω) l BNC CAL1-CS4
100pF/1nF; transformer tests
10000 pC* at 1 nF
CAL2B(/500) 2, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 V (into 50 Ω) V (50 Ω) N
CAL2C(/500) 1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 V (into 50 Ω) V (50 Ω) N GIS & UHF CAL2-CS1
CAL2D(/500) 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 V (into 50 Ω) V (50 Ω) N
RIV calibration; NEMA 107
CAL3A 600 kHz to 1.35 MHz, 10 µV to 10 mV V (50 Ω) BNC
compliant
RIV calibration; NEMA 107
CAL3B 400 kHz to 1.9 MHz, 10 µV to 10 mV V (50 Ω) BNC CAL3-CS1
compliant
400 kHz to 1.9 MHz, 10 µV to 10 mV RIV calibration; CISPR 18-2
CAL3D V (>20 KΩ) BNC
(into 300 Ω) compliant
* with external high voltage capacitor, ** value to be specified by customer

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Calibration impulse generators

CALIBRATOR CONNECTION SETS

Every PDIX calibrator comes with a set of clamps, plugs,
adapters, and pre-assembled cables for comfortable
connection of the calibration impulse generator to the
measurement setup. The ready-to-use sets include everything
for a quick and convenient connection of the device to the
specific test setup. The basic cable set consists of one black
banana cable (1 m), one green and yellow banana cable (1 m),
one black crocodile clip, one green and yellow crocodile clip,
and one BNC banana adapter.

CONNECTION SET CAL1- CAL1- CAL1- CAL1- CAL1- CAL2- CAL2- CAL3- CAL3-
CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS1 CS3 CS1 CS2
Basic cable set l l l l l l l l
Banana cable, 4 m black l l
Banana cable, 2.5 m black l
RG108 twinaxial cable, 10 m l
T-joint (BNC) l l l
T-joint (N) l
50 Ω termination l l l
N-N adapter l
N-BNC adapter l

ORDERING INFORMATION
Description Order no. Description Order no.
Calibration impulse generator CAL1A PX15000 Connection set CAL1-CS1 for CAL1 PX15024
Calibration impulse generator CAL1B PX15001 Connection set CAL1-CS2 for CAL1 PX15025
Calibration impulse generator CAL1C PX15002 Connection set CAL1-CS3 for CAL1 PX15026
Calibration impulse generator CAL1D PX15003 Connection set CAL1-CS4 for CAL1 PX15027
Calibration impulse generator CAL1E PX15004 Connection set CAL2-CS1 for CAL2 PX15011
Calibration impulse generator CAL1F PX15005 Connection set CAL2-CS3 for CAL2 PX15022
Calibration impulse generator CAL1G PX15006 Connection set CAL3-CS1 for CAL3 PX15028
Calibration impulse generator CAL1H/V PX15039 Connection set CAL3-CS2 for CAL3 PX15029
Switching unit for CAL1H/V PX15040
Calibration Impulse Generator CAL1J PX15016 One standard connection set included with each calibrator!
UHF impulse generator CAL2B PX15009
Options Order no.
UHF impulse generator CAL2B/500 PX15037
50/60 Hz switchable PX15104
UHF impulse generator CAL2C PX15010
Double pulse with adjustable time delay (for CAL1 series) PX15102
UHF impulse generator CAL2C/500 PX15038
Remote power input PX15107
RIV calibration unit CAL3A PX15012
Selection switch for single pulse/continuous PX15101
RIV calibration unit CAL3B PX15013
RIV calibration unit CAL3D PX15020

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Partial discharge sensors

ULTRASONIC PD SENSORS
Acoustic sensors AS75I and AS150I
The AS75I and AS150I are active sensors with very high
sensitivity for measurements on GIS, transformer tanks, or
cable joints. They come with a built-in 40 dB preamplifier and
can be connected directly to the AIAcompact, ICMsystem,
ICMcompact, and ICMmonitor or to the following preamplifiers:
RPA1D, RPA1F, RPA1G (see page 16).

Sensor fixtures SFX1, SFX2/30, SFX2/50, and SFX3

The sensor fixture SFX1 is suited to secure the acoustic sensors
on a gas insulated switchgear (GIS). The magnetic sensor
fixtures of the SFX2 series and the sucking fixture SFX3 are for
temporary mounting of the acoustic sensors on a transformer
tank.

UHF TRANSFORMER SENSORS

Ultra high frequency (UHF) transformer sensors can be used
to detect internal PD on power transformers in a frequency
range between 300 MHz and 1 GHz. This range is well suited
for measurements under difficult on-site conditions, such as
high impact of corona discharges or other disturbances within
the typical HF range. UHF partial discharge signals can be
used for PD pattern analysis as well as for triggering acoustic
measurement systems, like the FOS4, for instance.

Power Diagnostix UHF sensors are suitable for retrofitting as

well as for pre-installation.

Flange sensor TFS1 and valve sensors TVS2

z Oil-tight
z Built-in logarithmic UHF-HF converter unit
z Wideband characteristic
The TFS1 sensor is for installation on a transformer’s spare
flange. It is designed and built in accordance to customer
specifications.

The TVS2 sensor is used with transformer oil valves. PDIX offers
three standard models for different valve flange diameters:
z TVS2/40, for DN 40
z TVS2/50-80 for DN 50 to DN 80 (diameter 88 to 135 mm)
z TVS2/100 for DN 100

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EXTERNAL RETROFIT UHF SENSORS FOR GIS

Window sensors WS80, WS95, and WS140
External window sensors are used to conveniently equip older
GIS with UHF monitoring. Power Diagnostix offers such window
sensors of different sizes to fit the inspection windows of older
GIS. Here, the obtained results with sensitivity are comparable
to embedded sensors, if the window has a diameter of 80 mm
or higher. In case well-matched, such external window sensors
offer a sensitivity of few pC.

External flange sensor EFS1

The external flange sensor EFS1 is a wide-band UHF antenna
for PD detection on GIS and GIL. Since it is wrapped round
the unshielded flange connection, the flange dimensions are
required on order. With the N connector, it can be directly
jointed with a UHF preamplifier such as UHF1 and UHF2 or
the frequency converter unit FCU2 (see page page 17). Power
Diagnostix offers two different models, for permanent and for
temporary installation.

CABLE SENSORS
Differential foil sensor DFS1
Besides the embedded coaxial sensor of cable accessories,
external sensors can be applied to joints and terminations.
Especially on cross-bonding joints differential foil sensors serve
to capture partial discharge signals in elevated frequencies.
Such foil sensors can be permanently installed for monitoring
or temporarily applied for survey type measurements.

ORDERING INFORMATION
Description Order no. Description Order no.
Acoustic sensor AS75I PX40100 Transformer valve sensor TVS2/50-80 PX14060
Acoustic sensor AS150I PX40101 Transformer valve sensor TVS2/100 PX14055
Sensor fixture SFX1 PX40102
Sensor fixture SFX2/30 PX40103 Window sensor WS80 PX12063
Sensor fixture SFX2/50 PX40104 Window sensor WS95 PX12060
Sensor fixture SFX3 PX40108 Window sensor WS140 PX12061
External flange sensor EFS1 for permanent installation PX12113
Transformer flange sensor TFS1 PX14056 External flange sensor EFS1 for temporary installation PX12057
Transformer valve sensor TVS2/40 PX14059 Differential foil sensor DFS1 PX12053

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Coupling capacitors

COUPLING CAPACITORS FOR PERMANENT FEATURES

INSTALLATION
z Vibration-resistant
Power Diagnostix coupling capacitors (CC) for permanent z PD-free design
installation are designed for decoupling of partial discharge z IEC 60270 and IEC 60034 compliant
(PD) signals produced by degradation of electrical insulation
z Built-in quadrupole for PD and synchronisation voltage
systems. They are suitable for PD testing and monitoring on signal
high voltage applications up to 30 kV, such as generators
z Internal over-voltage protection
and motors. Their specific design meets highest standards
to provide high quality measurement results for reliable PD z Sturdy cast aluminium enclosure
analysis. Power Diagnostix couplers meet or supersede the z Ready-to-use mounting kits
requirements of all relevant standards.

Our coupling capacitors are versatile in use and suitable for on-
line and off-line measurements on:
z Medium voltage motors
z Turbine generators
z Hydro generators
z Distribution transformers

Our couplers fit perfectly to Power Diagnostix’ partial discharge

measurement instruments and monitoring systems and can be
used with the ICMmonitor and ICMsystem.

SPECIAL FEED-THROUGH MODELS

Our special capacitor models CC7B/R and CC14B/R are

designed for an installation that offers convenient access to the
output connector by keeping it outside of the
motor terminal box.

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COUPLER TERMINATION BOXES

A coupler termination box is necessary for providing the
protective ground for the coupler’s BNC signal cable.

z Sturdy cast aluminium enclosure

z Output connectors protected by chained caps
z Built-in overvoltage protection

TYPE CHANNELS SPARK GAP IN OUT

CTB1A 3 350 V BNC BNC
CTB1C 3 350 V TNC BNC
CTB2A 4 350 V BNC BNC
CTB2C 4 350 V TNC BNC

MOUNTING KITS
Save time during installation by using the pre-assembled
ready-made cable sets that are precisely adapted to the use of
the couplers and different mounting requirements.

z Minimal impact of external interferences by use of double-

screened coaxial cables
z Coupler termination box included

MOUNTING KIT
MKA MKB MKC MKF
Couplers connected to
Couplers directly Couplers connected to Couplers connected to
busbar with HV cable,
Application bolted to busbar, BNC busbar with HV cable, busbar with HV cable,
BNC connectors,
connectors BNC connectors TNC connectors
gating option
13.8 kV cables, 0.4 m – 3 4 3
RG58, 10 m 3 3 4 3 (*)
BNC connectors incl.
– – – 3
shrink tubings
TNC connectors incl.
– – – 3
shrink tubings
Ground leads, 0.5 m 3 3 4 3
Coupler termination box CTB1A CTB1A CTB2A CTB1C
(*) not pre-assembled

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Coupling capacitors

TYPICAL PACKAGES ORDERING INFORMATION

z Coupling capacitor CC7B/R with mounting kit MKA Description Order no.
(including coupler termination box CTB1A) for feed- Coupling capacitor CC7B PX13187
through-mounting in motor termination boxes or direct Coupling capacitor CC7B/R PX13188
mounting to busbar Coupling capacitor CC14B PX13019
Coupling capacitor CC14B/R PX13020
z Coupling capacitor CC14B with mounting kit MKB Coupling capacitor CC20B PX13016
(including coupler termination box CTB1A) for mounting
in motor termination boxes (standard) Coupler termination box CTB1A PX18000
Coupler termination box CTB1C PX18017
z Coupling capacitor CC20B with mounting kit MKC Coupler termination box CTB2A PX18001
(including coupler termination box CTB2A) for use with Coupler termination box CTB2C PX18006
current transformer for noise gating
Mounting kit MKA PX18002
Mounting kit MKB PX18003
Mounting kit MKC PX18007
Mounting kit MKF PX18018

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Coupling capacitors

COUPLING CAPACITORS FOR TEMPORARY INSTALLATION

Power Diagnostix coupling capacitors for temporary installation For fault location on cables, coupling capacitors with a built-in
are designed for decoupling of partial discharge signals broadband quadrupole are available.
produced by degradation of electrical insulation systems
of high voltage equipment, such as rotating machines and FEATURES
transformers. They are suitable for line side and neutral coupling z PD-free design
as well as for off-line tests. z Built-in quadrupole for PD and synchronisation voltage
signal
Power Diagnostix offers special coupling capacitor models z Built-in voltage divider
with integrated high frequency current transformer instead of a
built-in quadrupole for providing galvanic isolation between the z Sturdy cast aluminium enclosure
partial discharge detector and the high voltage circuit. z Aluminium base plate with rollers (CC150B/V, CC200B/V,
and CC300B/V)

NOM. VOLTAGE

BUILT-IN RF CT
SYNC. OUTPUT
CAPACITANCE

QUADRUPOLE
BROADBAND
BUILT-IN
TYPE

CC25B/V 1 nF 25 kV 1/250
CC25C/V 1 nF 25 kV 1/250 l
CC35B/V 145 pF 35 kV 1/350
CC50B/V 1 nF 50 kV 1/500
CC50C/V 1 nF 50 kV 1/500 l
CC50D/V 1 nF 50 kV 1/500 l
CC100B/V 1 nF 100 kV 1/1000
CC100D/V 1 nF 100 kV 1/1000 l
CC150B/V 1 nF 150 kV 1/1500
CC200B/V 0.5 nF 200 kV 1/2000
CC300B/V 0.5 nF 300 kV 1/3000

ORDERING INFORMATION
Description Order no. Description Order no.
Coupling capacitor CC25B/V PX13013 Coupling capacitor CC100B/V PX13003
Coupling capacitor CC25C/V PX13014 Coupling capacitor CC100D/V PX13004
Coupling capacitor CC35B/V PX13078 Coupling capacitor CC150B/V PX13001
Coupling capacitor CC50B/V PX13006 Coupling capacitor CC200B/V PX13000
Coupling capacitor CC50C/V PX13007 Coupling capacitor CC300B/V PX13121
Coupling capacitor CC50D/V PX13082

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Current transformers

Current transformers (CT) are a low-impact option for sensing Power Diagnostix current transformers are versatile and suitable
partial discharge pulses and sending them as voltage signals for many different test setups. They that can be used with:
to a preamplifier or a pre-processing unit for conditioning. No
z Connecting cables
interruption of the power connection is required. The installation
of a CT is even possible under on-line conditions, since most z Cross link cable boxes
of Power Diagnostix’ current transformers can be opened z Cross link box busbars
and reassembled or clamped around an already existing
connection. z Ground leads
z Medium voltage cables
Providing a galvanic isolation between the PD detector or PD
on-line monitoring system and the high voltage circuit a current z Coupling capacitor terminals
transformer reduces the risk of unwanted damages on the
sensitive measurement equipment.
BANDWIDTH

BANDWIDTH
TRANSFER

PRIMARY
WINDOW

AT -3 DB

AT -6 DB
AT 50 Ω
RATIO
TYPE

CT1 1:10 15 mm 0.5 – 80 MHz 0.3 – 100 MHz

CT40R 1:10 40 mm 2 – 25 MHz 1.2 – 40 MHz
CT50/10 1:10 50x10 mm 2 – 90 MHz 1.7 – 93 MHz
CT60R 1:10 60 mm 2 – 25 MHz 1.2 – 40 MHz
CT100(R) 1:10 100 mm 2 – 25 MHz 1.2 – 40 MHz
CT125R 1:10 125 mm 2 – 25 MHz 1.2 – 40 MHz
CT150R 1:10 150 mm 2 – 25 MHz 1.2 – 40 MHz

ORDERING INFORMATION
Description Order no. Description Order no.
Current transformer CT1 PX12050 Current transformer CT100 PX12051
Current transformer CT40R PX12085 Current transformer CT100R PX12072
Current transformer CT50/10 PX12095 Current transformer CT125 R PX12073
Current transformer CT60R PX12084 Current transformer CT150 R PX12074

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Quadrupoles

Quadrupoles act, with a high voltage coupling capacitor or a

preamplifier, as a second-order high-pass filter. Every Power
Diagnostix quadrupole comes in an aluminium enclosure
with protection class IP 65 and is equipped with banana input
connectors and BNC output connectors for the PD signal and
voltage signal. A connection set is included.

Power Diagnostix offer three basic models of quadrupoles.

CIL QUADRUPOLES CIL/V AND CIT/V QUADRUPOLES

A typical test setup for partial discharge (PD) measurements CIL/V and CIT/V quadrupoles contain at least one built-
contains the device under test connected to a high voltage in capacitor acting as a voltage divider together with a high
source and a coupling capacitor connected in parallel. A CIL voltage coupling capacitor. These CIL/V quadrupoles have an
quadrupole (sometimes called measuring impedance) serves output for a low voltage copy of the applied high voltage wave
to separate the high frequency current of the partial discharge for synchronisation of the PD detector, such as ICMmonitor,
signals from the power frequency current of the capacitor. and for monitoring the quality of the applied high voltage wave.

CIT QUADRUPOLES Optionally, Power Diagnostix quadrupoles can be equipped with

multiple built-in divider capacitors for voltage measurement.
CIT quadrupoles are transformer type units that are used to- Those quadrupoles have a rotary switch to select the required
gether with a preamplifier. divider capacitor or to switch to DC mode. When connected to
They come with an isolat- the measurement tap of transformer bushings, the selectable
ed input (200 V AC) and capacitors expand the applicable
offer a higher sensi- voltage range.
tivity than CIL quad-
rupoles. Therefore,
they are particularly
well suited for meas-
urements on HV cables.

ORDERING INFORMATION
Description Order no. Description Order no.
Quadrupole CIL3M PX13120 Quadrupole CIT4M PX13036
Quadrupole CIL4L PX13027 Quadrupole CIT4H PX13038
Quadrupole CIL4M PX13069 Quadrupole CIT5M PX13039
Quadrupole CIL4H PX13029 Quadrupole CIT5H PX12074
Quadrupole CIL5L PX12084 Quadrupole CIT6M PX13042
Quadrupole CIL5M PX13031 Quadrupole CIT6H PX13044
Quadrupole CIL5H PX13032 Quadrupole CIT4M/V2µ0 PX13045
Quadrupole CIL6L PX13166 Quadrupole CIT4M/V2µ0/10µ0/DC PX13066
Quadrupole CIL6M PX13034 Quadrupole CIT5M/V4µ0 PX13094
Quadrupole CIL4M/V1µ0 PX13067 Quadrupole CIT6M/V10µ0 PX13229
Quadrupole CIL4H/V2µ0/4µ0/8µ0/DC PX13181
Quadrupole CIL5M/V4µ0 PX13056
Quadrupole CIL5M/V4µV/8µ0/DC PX13170

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Quadrupoles
Range of AC current
125 kV at 50 Hz ð L (Low)
500 kV at 50 Hz ð M (Medium)
2nd divider
1000 kV at 50 Hz ð H (High)
capacitance

CIL/CIT /V ... /DC

Indicator for Last divider

voltage output capacitance

Range of 1st divider

coupling capacitor capacitance, e.g.,
100–250 pF ð 2 1.0 µF ð 1µ0
200–900 pF ð 3 2.5 µF ð 2µ5
0.6–2.5 nF ð 4
2–9 nF ð 5
6–25 nF ð 6

Examples for quadrupoles:

TYPE COUPLING MAX. DIVIDER
CAPACITOR RANGE AC CURRENT CAPACITANCE(S)
CIL3M 200 pF–900 pF 200 mA -
CIL4L 600 pF–2.5 nF 100 mA -
CIL4H 600 pF–2.5 nF 1100 mA -
CIL5L 2 nF–9 nF 400 mA -
CIL5M 2 nF–9 nF 1600 mA -
CIL6L 6 nF–25 nF 1000 mA -
CIL6M 6 nF–25 nF 4000 mA -

CIL4M/V1µ0 600 pF–2.5 nF 400 mA 1 µF

CIL4H/V2µ0/4µ0/8µ0/DC 600 pF–2.5 nF 1100 mA 2 µF, 4 µF, and 8 µF, switchable
CIL5M/V4µV 2 nF–9 nF 1600 mA 4 µF
CIL5M/V4µ0/8µ0/DC 2 nF–9 nF 1600 mA 4 µF and 8 µF, switchable

CIT4M 600 pF–2.5 nF 400 mA -

CIT4H 600 pF–2.5 nF 1100 mA -
CIT5M 2 nF–9 nF 1600 mA -
CIT5H 2 nF–9 nF 3200 mA -
CIT6M 6 nF–25 nF 4000 mA -
CIT6H 6 nF–25 nF 8000 mA -

CIT4M/V2µ0 600 pF–2.5 nF 400 mA 2 µF

CIT4M/V2µ0/10µ0/DC 600 pF–2.5 nF 400 mA 2 µF and 10 µF, switchable
CIT5M/V4µ0 2 nF–9 nF 1600 mA 4 µF
CIT6M/V10µ0 6 nF–25 nF 4000 mA 10 µF

Please contact Power Diagnostix in case you need quadrupoles with customer specific values.

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Preamplifiers and pre-processing units

Power Diagnostix provides a complete line of modular units and preamplifiers are remote supplied and remote
preamplifiers and pre-processing units for various testing controlled through a coaxial signal cable. This technique allows
applications. The most significant difference among the placement of these units close to the sensor or signal source
preamplifiers is the frequency range in which they detect and, therefore, provides enhanced over-voltage protection. All
partial discharge signals. Other features that distinguish one preamplifiers of the RPA series can drive a 50 W cable with a
preamplifier from another are: Options for transparency and length of up to 50 m.
on/off switching, unipolar vs.
bipolar charge detection, and Furthermore, as these modules act as impedance converter
the possibiltiy of galvanic and line driver, the weak signal source, such
isolation in the test setup. as voltage divider or coupling
impedance, is not loaded by
All Power Diagnostix external the cable capacitance or
signal conditioning impedance.

TYPE FREQUENCY INPUT INPUT ROLL-OFF BIPOLAR REMARKS / APPLICATION

RANGE IMPEDANCE SENSITIVITY

RPA1 40 kHz–800 kHz 10 kΩ//50 pF <200 µV 40 dB/Dec l Standard preamplifier for measure-
ments with low frequency range
RPA1D 40 kHz–800 kHz 10 kΩ//50 pF <200 µV 40 dB/Dec l For use with acoustic sensors; built-in
sensor supply, switchable (15/28 V)
RPA1E 40 kHz–800 kHz 10 kΩ//50 pF <200 µV 40 dB/Dec l 0/20 dB attenuation
RPA1F 40 kHz–800 kHz 10 kΩ//50 pF <200 µV 40 dB/Dec l For use with AIAcompact only
RPA1G 40 kHz–800 kHz 10 kΩ//50 pF <200 µV 40 dB/Dec l For use with acoustic sensors; built-in
sensor supply, switchable (Off/15/28 V)
RPA1H 40 kHz–20 MHz 1 kΩ//50 pF <400 µV 40 dB/Dec l MV and HV oil/paper cables, DSO
RPA1L 40 kHz–20 MHz 1 kΩ//50 pF <200 µV 40 dB/Dec l MV and HV cables, DSO
RPA2 2 MHz–20 MHz 50 Ω//50 pF <800 µV 40 dB/Dec On-line measurements on rotating
machines
RPA2B 2 MHz–20 MHz 50 Ω//50 pF <200 µV 40 dB/Dec For use with capacitive sensors on
cables and cable accessories
RPA3 200 MHz–1 GHz 50 Ω//50 pF <300 µV 40 dB/Dec For use with GIS sensors
RPA3D 50 MHz–400 MHz 50 Ω//50 pF <300 µV 40 dB/Dec Nearfield detection
RPA3E 20 MHz–200 MHz 50 Ω//50 pF <300 µV 40 dB/Dec Nearfield detection
RPA4 40 kHz–800 kHz 10 kΩ//50 pF <200 µV 40 dB/Dec l Fibre optic isolation
RPA4H 20 kHz–5 MHz 10 kΩ//50 pF <200 µV 40 dB/Dec l Fibre optic isolation
FCU2 100 MHz–1.8 GHz 50 Ω//50 pF <200 µV 40 dB/Dec Ultra-wide band frequency range;
logarithmic output; GIS sensors
FCU3 100 kHz–50 MHz 50 Ω//50 pF <200 µV 40 dB/Dec For use with cable sensors; logarithmic
output
UHF1B 150 MHz–1 GHz 50 Ω//50 pF – – For use with GIS sensors
UHF1C 300 MHz–1 GHz 50 Ω//50 pF – – For use with GIS sensors
UHF2 300 MHz–2 GHz 50 Ω//50 pF – – For use with GIS sensors

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Preamplifiers and pre-processing units

GIS APPLICATIONS
For capturing PD signals with a larger dynamic range, Power
Diagnostix instruments can be ordered with a logarithmic
scaling. For this purpose, the frequency converter unit FCU2
with logarithmic output is required. It covers the range of
100 MHz up to 1.8 GHz and, therefore, is mainly used for
monitoring of gas insulated switchgear (GIS).

The FCU2 is designed to withstand high voltage transients

for most applications; however, in some cases it might be Models for indoor (IP52 protected) and outdoor use (IP65
necessary to increase the input protection by an IPU2 unit. protected) are available.
This unit is designed to avoid damage of the FCU2 input stage
under the presence of very strong transient signals.

FIBRE OPTIC ISOLATION

The RPA4 is a preamplifier set with fibre optical transmission While in standby, the transmitter consumes less than 50 µA,
offering outstanding isolation properties. Regarding the offering a standby period of several weeks. For extending the
frequency response and other properties, this amplifier eight hours operating time of the built-in battery, Power
set behaves similar to the RPA1. It consists of a Diagnostix offers a set of two additional external
battery-operated transmitter unit RPA4/T battery packs which includes a
that is connected by two fibre optic 50/60 Hz power supply for charging
cables (20 m) to a receiver unit purposes.
RPA4/R with built-in battery. The fibre
optic cable can isolate 100 kV and The use of the fibre optic isolation
more, if kept clean. The attenuation that is offered by this set is mandatory in
of the fibre optic cable responsible case of field measurements bearing a high risk
for the analogue transmission of breakdown, unreliable grounding, and hazard
from the RPA4/T to the of electrical shock. Furthermore, it may be used for
RPA4/R is compensated high side coupling, i.e., introducing a coupling unit
automatically. into the high voltage feeding connection of a test setup.

ORDERING INFORMATION
Description Order no. Description Order no.
Preamplifier RPA1 PX14000 Preamplifier set UHF1B PX14010
Preamplifier RPA1D PX14003 Preamplifier set UHF1C PX14031
Preamplifier RPA1E PX14004 Preamplifier set UHF2 PX14012
Preamplifier RPA1F PX14005 Frequency converter unit FCU2 (IP52) PX14019
Preamplifier RPA1G PX14024 Frequency converter unit FCU2 (IP65) PX14021
Preamplifier RPA1H PX14002 Frequency converter unit FCU3 (IP52) PX14039
Preamplifier RPA1L PX14001 Frequency converter unit FCU3 (IP65) PX14054
Preamplifier RPA2 PX14006 Input protection unit IPU2B (IP52) PX14020
Preamplifier RPA2B PX14007 Input protection unit IPU2B (IP65) PX14022
Preamplifier RPA3 PX14008
Preamplifier RPA3D PX14049 Options Order no.
Preamplifier RPA3E PX14009 External battery set for preamplifier set RPA4 PX14034
Preamplifier set RPA4 (incl. FO cables) PX14013 External spare battery for preamplifier set RPA4 PX30117
Preamplifier set RPA4 (w/o FO cables) PX14063
Preamplifier set RPA4H (incl. FO cables) PX14051

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Bushing adapters and coupling units

BUSHING ADAPTERS
Power Diagnostix offers various bushing adapters fitting to many two built-in surge arresters (spark gaps) as overvoltage protection
different models of bushing test tabs. Other adapter models are and is available with a stainless steel housing without colouring or
available on request and will be custom made. Every adapter has a housing made of anodised aluminium (ca. RAL 9006).

TYPE THREAD SIZE CONN. SIZE SUITABLE FOR

BA2 Inside G3/4" Female 4 mm Micafil: RTKF, RTKG, RTKK, RTF, RTXF 21,
RTXF 36
BA3 Outside M45x2 Female 8 mm ABB: GOB 1050-750-110-0.6-B
BA4 Flange -- Male 8 mm Nanjing Electric: BRLW-500/1250-3
adapt. Inside M76x1.5
BA5 Inside M24 Male 4 mm HSP: ESKTFK 1050/245-A, OTFS 550/123-0
BA6 Outside M38x1.5 Male 4 mm Micafil: WTF 420/1800 (1978)
BA7C Outside 2¼''-12 UNF Female 8 mm PCORE: CSA standard, POC ser. 2;
ABB: GOE, GSB (245–550 kV)
BA7D Outside 2¼''-12 UNF Female 3.5 mm Trench: OTA 363/1250/1300, OTA (72.5–
1200kV), COTA 1675-H016-23-AG3-01
BA8 Inside 5/8''-11 UNC - 3 mm ABB: GOB 650/1250/L
BA9 Outside M30x1.5 Female 4 mm HSP: SETFt 600-123-2000, SETFt 1550/420-
1800, SETFt 1550/420-2200
BA9B Inside M30x1.5 Female 8 mm Alstom Grid P.F. Tap
BA10 Outside M16x1.5 Female 4 mm Trench: COT 125-X...1800-X (≥ 123 kV)
BA10B Outside M16x1.5 Female 4 mm Trench: COT(C) 125-X...1800-X (< 123 kV)
BA10C Outside M16x1.5 Female 4 mm Trench: COT 750-800
BA11 Flange Female 8 mm ABB: GOA 650, GOA 1050, GOA 1550 400 kV
BA12 Outside M30x2 Female 6 mm NGK: R-D5350D-KEW
BA14 Outside 1 1/16''-12 UN Female 8 mm Transelectrix
BA15 Outside M30x2 Female 9 mm NGK: R-C6200V-LN
BA17 Outside M30x2 Female 4 mm ABB: GOM, GOB 1050-750-1100-0.6-B,
GOB 250 ... 750/1250, GSA-OA 52-0A/2000,
GSA-OA 73/2000, GSA-OA 123/1600,
GSA-OA 145/1600, GSA-OA 170/1600
BA18 Flange -- Female 8 mm Mozisolyator, GMTA-90-110/2000
BA19 Flange -- Female 8 mm Mozisolyator, GMTA-45-330/2500
BA21 Outside M24x1.5 Female 4 mm HSP: SETFt 750-170-4000, SESTFt 1050-245-B
E6 B, SETFt 1200/245-1250, SETFt 1200/245-
3000, SETFt 1425-420-1600, EKTG (72.5–800 kV)
BA21B Outside M24x1.5 Female 4 mm HSP: OTF (420–800 kV)
BA23 Inside M36x3 Female 5 mm BHEL: Tap Inv. no. BCE-4-1232
BA25 Outside 1¼''-12 UNF Spring 5 mm PCORE: B-81515-57-70
BA26 Outside 1 1/8''-12 UNF Female 1/4" Electro Composites, 350-006-T-730-00
BA27 Outside 1 1/8''-12 UNF Female 8 mm Passoni Villa PNO, POBO, PCTO, PAO (< 110kV)
BA28 Outside ¾"-14 NPSM Spring 9 mm ABB: O Plus C (O Plus Dry)
BA29 Inside M33x1.5 Female 4 mm Moser-Glaser
BA30 Inside M30x1.5 Female 6 mm YASH: 69kV-800-1250A
BA31 Inside 4x6 holes, dist.: Female 10 mm Nanjing Electric: FET-550/1250
44 mm
BA32 Inside M42x1.5 Female 6 mm Mozisolyator, TCNSIV

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Bushing adapters and coupling units

For manufacturing a custom made bushing adapter, Power

Diagnostix needs the dimensions of the bushing’s test tap. We
have created a document to help our customers determine the
most important dimensions.

BUSHING COUPLING UNITS

Bushing coupling units are for permanent installation on
power transformers. Together with a matching bushing
adapter they make different signals available for measurement
and monitoring. The bandwidth of the partial discharge
signals extends to 20 MHz. The voltage signal of the built-in
capacitive divider serves to synchronise the partial discharge
acquisition and to measure the voltage. However, the excellent
bandwidth of the voltage signal also allows transfer impedance
measurements and loss factor measurements.

Power Diagnostix offers two different models: BCU2C for the

output of a PD and a voltage signal and BCU2D for the output
of a voltage signal and a PD signal with superimposed voltage
signal.

The standard bushing coupling units come in an IP 66

protected aluminium enclosure and with a PTFE insulated
input cable. Thus, the BCUs are suitable for indoor and outdoor
use. For offshore applications is a stainless steel coupling unit
enclosure available.

The voltage range and bushing capacitances (C1 and C2)

have to be specified on order.
Please contact Power Diagnostix for assistance in
determining the values that fit for your specific application.

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ORDERING INFORMATION
Description Order no. Description Order no.
Bushing adapter BA2, anodised aluminium PX12024 Bushing coupling unit BCU2C, Cd=0.05 µF PX13314-03
Bushing adapter BA2, stainless steel PX12029 Bushing coupling unit BCU2C, Cd=0.05 µF PX13314-04
Bushing adapter BA3, anodised aluminium PX12011 Bushing coupling unit BCU2C, Cd=0.55 µF PX13314-02
Bushing adapter BA4, anodised aluminium PX12018 Bushing coupling unit BCU2C, Cd=0.68 µF PX13268
Bushing adapter BA5, anodised aluminium PX12002 Bushing coupling unit BCU2C, Cd=0.9 µF PX13122
Bushing adapter BA6, anodised aluminium PX12003 Bushing coupling unit BCU2C, Cd=1.5 µF PX13281
Bushing adapter BA7B, anodised aluminium PX12016 Bushing coupling unit BCU2C, Cd=1.6 µF PX13314-01
Bushing adapter BA7C, anodised aluminium PX12035 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.033 µF PX13258
Bushing adapter BA7C, stainless steel PX12036 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.04 µF PX13258-01
Bushing adapter BA7D, anodised aluminium PX12090 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.047 µF PX13258-02
Bushing adapter BA8, anodised aluminium PX12005 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.056 µF PX13258-03
Bushing adapter BA9, anodised aluminium PX12025 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.1 µF PX13258-04
Bushing adapter BA9, stainless steel PX12030 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.12 µF PX13258-05
Bushing adapter BA9B, anodised aluminium PX12039 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.18 µF PX13258-06
Bushing adapter BA9B, stainless steel PX12040 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.22 µF PX13258-07
Bushing adapter BA10, anodised aluminium PX12012 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.25 µF PX13258-08
Bushing adapter BA10B, anodised aluminium PX12047 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.27 µF PX13258-09
Bushing adapter BA10C, anodised aluminium PX12041 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.33 µF PX13258-10
Bushing adapter BA10C, stainless steel PX12042 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.39 µF PX13258-11
Bushing adapter BA10F, anodised aluminium PX12048 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.4 µF PX13258-12
Bushing adapter BA11, anodised aluminium PX12008 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.47 µF PX13258-13
Bushing adapter BA12, anodised aluminium PX12009 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.56 µF PX13258-14
Bushing adapter BA14, anodised aluminium PX12019 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.68 µF PX13258-15
Bushing adapter BA15, anodised aluminium PX12020 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.8 µF PX13258-16
Bushing adapter BA17, anodised aluminium PX12032 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=0.82 µF PX13258-17
Bushing adapter BA17, stainless steel PX12033 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=1.0 µF PX13258-18
Bushing adapter BA18, anodised aluminium PX12013 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=1.1 µF PX13258-19
Bushing adapter BA19, anodised aluminium PX12014 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=1.2 µF PX13258-20
Bushing adapter BA21, anodised aluminium PX12027 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=1.5 µF PX13258-21
Bushing adapter BA21, stainless steel PX12031 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=1.8 µF PX13258-22
Bushing adapter BA21B, anodised aluminium PX12028 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=2.65 µF PX13243
Bushing adapter BA23, anodised aluminium PX12043 Bushing coupling unit BCU2D, Cd=3.9 µF PX13258-23
Bushing adapter BA23, stainless steel PX12044
Bushing adapter BA25, anodised aluminium PX12037
Bushing adapter BA25, stainless steel PX12038 Options Order no.
Bushing adapter BA27, anodised aluminium PX12045 Stainless steel coupling unit enclosure CUE1 PX12092
Bushing adapter BA27, stainless steel PX12046
Bushing adapter BA28, anodised aluminium PX12109
Bushing adapter BA29, anodised aluminium PX12116
Bushing adapter BA29, stainless steel PX12115
Bushing adapter BA30, stainless steel PX12123
Bushing adapter BA31, anodised aluminium PX12124
Bushing adapter BA32, anodised aluminium PX13317

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Filters

HIGH VOLTAGE FILTERS

Partial discharge measurements are conducted in frequency Power Diagnostix offers a range of different high voltage filters
ranges, which are partly covered by radio transmission. Further, for various applications. Every model is equipped with multi-
impulse noise interference hamper sensitive measurements. contact (MC) connectors for convenient handling of the HV
Besides using small filters in the acquisition chain, power filters connections.
allow removing such disturbance from the high voltage supply.

T-Filters
Power Diagnotix T-filters NAME UN,RMS IN,RMS
are designed to reduce
T30/1 30 kV 1A
high frequent disturbance
T30/5 30 kV 5A
signals from the high
voltage supply. Their main T30/20 30 kV 20 A
application is induced T30/100 30 kV 80 A
voltage testing on motors T50/1 50 kV 1A
and large power transformers. The T50/5 50 kV 5A
standard filters come with B18N T50/20 50 kV 20 A
(multi-contact) connectors, but other
T50/100 50 kV 80 A
connectors are available on request.
T100/1 100 kV 1A
Equipped with a ground plate
on wheels the filters can be T100/5 100 kV 5A
easily moved and are ideal T100/20 100 kV 20 A
for flexible test set-ups. T100/100 100 kV 80 A
HV filters of different ratings (UN, IN) are available on request.

π-Filters
π-Filters are for testing procedures with voltages up to 2 kV.
Standard π-filters are available for three-phase and single-
phase systems, but special models for testing of two phases
are available on request.

NAME UN,RMS IN,RMS 3-PHASE 1-PHASE

1PI2/50 2 kV 50 A l
3PI2/20 2 kV 20 A l
3PI2/50 2 kV 50 A l

Connection cables for HV filters

On request, Power Diagnostix provides tailor made high voltage
cables for connecting HV filters to an HV source and the partial
discharge measurement system as well as for grounding
purposes.

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Filters

GROUND FILTER
Partial discharge measurement requires a reasonable
noise-free environment. Power Diagnostix‘ GF50 filter box is
designed to reduce high frequent disturbance signals from
the ground leads. It can be used for HF separation of the test
specimen from the ground potential of the power supply or
other HV equipment within the environment without influencing
the power frequency. The efficiency strongly depends on the
general earthing within the laboratory. A split ground lead or
copper band can be connected to the multi contact connectors
or alternatively to the wing screws beside.

FILTER MODELS FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

Besides the standard HV filters, Power Diagnostix offers various
filters for special high voltage applications, including line filters
for cable testing and filters with AC current and AC voltage
measurement. With the latter a high voltage filter is combined
with a high voltage divider and a high current transformer in
one unit; conventionally on a plate with rolls, or upside-down,
as shown.

Please contact Power Diagnostix for further information on the

range of high voltage filters for special applications.

ORDERING INFORMATION
Description Order no. Description Order no.
High voltage filter T30/1 PX10635 1-phase high voltage filter 1Pi2/50 PX16047
High voltage filter T30/5 PX10641 3-phase high voltage filter 3Pi2/20 PX15056
High voltage filter T30/20 PX10629 3-phase high voltage filter 3Pi3/50 PX16035
High voltage filter T30/100 PX10642
High voltage filter T50/1 PX10634 Ground filter GF50 PX90121
High voltage filter T50/5 PX10619
High voltage filter T50/20 PX10636 Accessories Order no.
High voltage filter T50/100 PX10614 Transportation case for T30/x filters PX18119
High voltage filter T100/1 PX10632 High voltage connection cable (length to be specified) PX17097
High voltage filter T100/5 PX16055 Multi-contact male connector for high voltage cables PX17163
High voltage filter T100/20 PX16021 Multi-contact female connector for high voltage cables PX17164
High voltage filter T100/100 PX16010 Red clamp termination for high voltage cables PX17085
Black clamp termination for high voltage cables PX17099

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Cable sets

DOES THIS SITUATION SOUND FAMILIAR? YOU HAVE MANY

DIFFERENT INSTRUMENTS AND MANY DIFFERENT CABLES AND,
DESPITE THIS HUGE INVENTORY, YOU’RE ALWAYS MISSING THE
EXACT CABLE YOU NEED IN THE MOMENT?

POWER DIAGNOSTIX OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PRE-ASSEMBLED

AND READY-TO-USE CABLE SETS THAT PERFECTLY MATCH YOUR
INSTRUMENT AND YOUR APPLICATION. CONTACT US AND WE
WILL HELP YOU TO FIND THE APPROPRIATE CABLES FOR YOU.

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Miscellaneous

DISTURBANCE ANTENNAS ACTIVE BRIDGE ADAPTER

The disturbance antenna DA1 can be used to pick up noise The active bridge adapter AB1 is an optional accessory that
signals caused by local corona discharge or AM radio waves, can be used to ‘subtract’ noise from a measurement setup with
for example. Its magnetic holder allows a flexible two branches. The AB1 serves to balance the signal picked
placement on a transformer tank or to other up by two preamplifiers to reduce the common mode noise or
metallic parts close to the object under test. The disturbance.
output signal can be used to trigger the gate input
circuit of all PD acquisition or monitoring devices.

The wideband antenna DA2 consists of a UHF

antenna and a frequency converter unit. It is
designed to filter HF signals, e.g., emitted by GSM
transmitting antennas. Therefore, it
is especially used for monitoring of
gas insulated switchgear.

ORDERING INFORMATION ORDERING INFORMATION

Description Order no. Description Order no.
Disturbance antenna DA1 PX12055 Active bridge adapter AB1 PX18100
Disturbance antenna DA2 PX12066

ISOLATION TRANSFORMERS GATE SIGNAL TRANSMITTER

An isolation transformer allows the permanent isolation of The gate signal transmitter GST1 converts TTL or analogue
250 Volts between its input and output. Its high frequency gate signals into a fibre optic TTL output signal. It
behaviour is optimised for 50 Ω systems and for the use with has a logarithmic amplification and can be set to
a multiplexer and a preamplifier such as RPA2 or RPA2B. three different frequency ranges (40 to 800 kHz,
Special models with an additional voltage output are available
2 to 20 MHz, or 200 to 600 MHz), which can
on request. These IT/V isolation transformers have a built-in
be selected with a push button.
voltage divider and provide a low voltage copy of the applied
The active bandwidth mode
high voltage wave for synchronisation of the PD detector.
is marked by a lit green LED.
The trigger level can be adjusted
by a rotary knob, while an LED bargraph
indicates the actual signal strength.

ORDERING INFORMATION ORDERING INFORMATION

Description Order no. Description Order no.
Isolation transformer IT2C PX13047 Gate signal transmitter GST1 PX12055
Isolation transformer IT3B PX13048
Isolation transformer IT3B/V2µ0 PX13127
Isolation transformer IT3B/V4µ0 PX13049
Isolation transformer IT4B PX13050
Isolation transformer IT4B/V4µ0 PX13051

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Miscellaneous

HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

Power Diagnostix offers miscellaneous transformers as voltage
source for testing purposes. Depending on the customer’s
needs and the specific testing application, Power Diagnostix
high voltage transformers cover a voltage range up to 300 kV.
Please contact us for detailed information.

ORDERING INFORMATION
Description Order no.
High voltage transformer HVT15/25 PX50409
High voltage transformer HVT100/10 PX50405
High voltage transformer HVT100/10 PX50260
Control cables for high voltage transformers PX17162

TRANSPORTATION CASES FOR PORTABLE

INSTRUMENTS
All Power Diagnostix instruments can be delivered with a
solid transportation case made of high performance plastic
compound with customised cut-out foam. It allows the safe
handling and transport of one instrument and its accessories.

The cases are water and dust tight according to ingres

protection class IP 67.

ORDERING INFORMATION
Description Order no.
Transportation case for ICMsystem
with up to 4 channels and accessories PX18126
High transportation case for ICMsystem
with up to 4 channels and accessories PX18122
Transportation case for ICMsystem
with 5 to 10 channels and accessories PX18120
Transportation case for AIAcompact with
desktop housing PX18121
Transportation case for AIAcompact and ICMcompact
with Explorer housing PX18125
Transportation case for ICMcompact with
desktop housing PX18127
Transportation case for GISmonitor Portable PX18123
High transportation case for GISmonitor Portable PX18129
Transportation case for ATTanalyzer PX18124
Transportation case for connection cables PX18111

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Special software

ICMexpert
ICMexpert is a database software for managing partial discharge (PD) patterns
and extends the possibilities of Power Diagnostix programs like ICMcompact,
ICMmonitor, ICMsystem, HVpilot, ICMflex, and GISmonitor. This easy-to-use
tool offers functions for three main tasks occurring regularly when doing PD
measurements:

z Classification of pattern according to their PD fault(s)

z Pattern editing to correct deficiencies of the set-up, erase disturbances,
and highlighting pattern regions characterising typical PD faults
z Adding and maintaining additional information to recorded pattern
For each of these tasks ICMexpert provides a separate software panel.

The database structure is customisable according to different applications and

user requirements. Additionally, the ICMexpert software supports the export of complete clones or parts of the database. Clones
can be used to operate with the same database structure on different computers staying compatible with each of the used
database files.

ICMspectrum
Generally, a spectrum analyser is an excellent tool to identify partial discharge and
noise spectra, as well as the signal to noise ratio. Furthermore, if appropriately
used in zero-span mode, a spectrum analyser offers an oscilloscope-like phase
resolved display. However, as spectrum analysers are designed primarily for
other measurements, they are generally not easy to use.

In order to make it easier to use the analyser, and to remove the hassle of
controlling a multitude of menus and sub-menus, the ICMspectrum software
was created. This software allows full control of analysers of the Agilent/HP
856xE, 859xE, and ESA family as well as the FSL3 (R&S). The software is
reduced to the functions needed for on-site PD testing. It offers convenient data
acquisition and storage. Graphs can be directly pasted into Word documents or
Excel sheets. Screenshots can be taken, stored, and pasted.

Originally, the ICMspectrum software was written for the spectrum analysers of the Agilent 859xE family that is discontinued. Most
of the new spectrum analysers come with a Windows-based operating system, which has an impact on response times and does
not really improve the instruments. However, we have fully integrated the new analysers as well. Thus, the ICMspectrum software
controls the new units via the GPIB interface and offers comparable screenshots regardless the analyser used.

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Special software

ICMreport

ICMreport is a program for quick and easy creation of reports for insulation
measurements on high voltage (HV) equipment. The software can process data
files resulting from programs such as ICMmonitor, ICMsystem, AIAcompact,
ICMcompact, and GISmonitor. Images of the partial discharge patterns and
the most common values are derived from the measurement data. These
can then be simply dragged and dropped into the report document. Thus, no
programming knowledge is required for report generation.

Key features are:

z Print function and PDF export
z Convenient report creation with templates
z Drag and drop of imported and graphically processed data into a Word
document
z One-click functionality for simple reports
z Export of partial discharge (PD) patterns as image files or by drag and drop into external applications

ICMacoustic
For PD location purposes the I­CMacoustic software offers simple and full
control of the FOsystem FOS4 or an oscilloscope of the Tektronix 20xx family.
The software provides a virtual instrument to run the FOS4 or the oscilloscope
under Windows 7, 8, and 10 (32 bit). Critical frequencies can easily be detected
and filters can be set for in-depth analysis.

Contained functions are:

z Simultaneous display of up to 12 channels of the FOS4
z Accurate fault location by triangulation with freely configurable parameters
for the different propagation velocities in oil and steel
z Screenshot functions
z Analysis and visualisation of measurement results through customisable
3D models
z Extensive report and export functions for measuring results and graphical representation of the fault location
z Convenient step-by-step wizard during the measurement

ORDERING INFORMATION
Description Order no. Description Order no.
Software ICMexpert PX19022 Software ICMreport PX19036
Software ICMspectrum PX19020 Software ICMacoustic PX19008

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Power Diagnostix Systems GmbH
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