BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set w/ Full MWT & Tan Delta

The BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set includes a very low frequency, high-voltage testing and diagnostics tool optimised for checking the condition of medium-voltage cables and electrical equipment up to 20kV. It is suitable for testing generators, transformers and switchgear and is also capable of measuring partial discharge and conducting dissipation factor tests and Full Monitored Withstand Tests when used in conjunction with BAUR’s PD-TaD 62 Diagnostics System. Similarly, when used with a VSE box, the BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set can detect leakage current.

The BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set is able to perform diagnostics and can locate faults in plastic- and paper-insulated, mass-impregnated cables quickly and easily. The BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set will not affect the quality of the surrounding material.

The BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set is capable of performing tests in accordance with a range of standards:

• Tests cables according to DIN VDE 0276-620/621 (CENELEC HD 620/621), IEEE 400-2012, IEEE 400.2-2013, and IEC 60060-3
• Cable sheath tests in accordance with IEC 60502/ IEC 60229
• Voltage withstand tests in compliance with IEEE 433

Like its sister product, the BAUR Frida VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set, the BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set has a maximum test voltage of 24 kVrms/ 34 kVpeak and is able to provide VLF truesinus®, VLF square and DC voltage shapes.

Furthermore, the BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set also includes truesinus® technology which provides a load-independent, reproducible, sinusoidal and continuous high voltage, facilitating reliable voltage tests and precise dissipation factor and partial discharge measurements. The BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set’s truesinus® technology ensures that results are repeatable and comparable.

Using dissipation diagnosis with 0.1Hz truesinus®, the BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set provides differentiated information pertaining to the ageing of paper-insulated, mass-impregnated cables and PE/XLPE cables. For example, the dissipation factor differentiates between new, slightly or severely ‘water-tree’-damaged PE/XLPE cables.

Similarly, the BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set’s support for Full Monitored Withstand Tests with tan delta provides an accurate and comprehensive assessment of the condition of cable insulation. To do this the Full MWT combines cable testing and dissipation factor. The BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set is capable of taking highly accurate dissipation factor measurements (precision: 1x 10^-4).

Additionally, the BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set’s MWT’s condition-based test duration can be used to ensure the cable is only exposed to the increased test voltage for the required duration.

Furthermore, when used with BAUR PD-TaD 62 PD Portable Diagnostics System, the BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set can measure dielectric losses and test the cable route for partial discharges.

The BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set supports automated and individually programmed diagnostics sequences including evaluation. The tester is quick and easy to set up, as well as compact and lightweight.

Also adding to the BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set’s practicality is its automatic discharge unit and ability to transfer data via a USB interface. Data can be managed using an Excel-based Diagnostic Reporter application.

The BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set provides a precise, portable and powerful solution to verifying the condition of medium-voltage cables and electrical equipment up to 20kV.

BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set Key Features

• A very low frequency, high-voltage testing and diagnostics tool
• Optimised for checking the condition of medium-voltage cables and electrical equipment up to 20kV
• Test generators, transformers and switchgear
• Measure partial discharge, and conduct dissipation factor tests and Full MWT when used with BAUR’s PD-TaD 62 Diagnostics System
• Use with a VSE box to detect leakage current
• Perform cable diagnostics and locate faults in plastic- and paper-insulated, mass-impregnated cables quickly and easily
• Will not affect the quality of the surrounding material during testing
• Tests cables according to DIN VDE 0276-620/621 (CENELEC HD 620/621), IEEE 400-2012, IEEE 400.2-2013, and IEC 60060-3
• Cable sheath tests in accordance with IEC 60502/ IEC 60229
• Voltage withstand tests in compliance with IEEE 433
• Maximum test voltage: 24 kVrms/ 34 kVpeak
• Voltage shapes: VLF truesinus®, VLF square and DC voltage
• Truesinus® technology provides a load-independent, reproducible, sinusoidal and continuous high voltage
• Truesinus® technology ensures reliable voltage tests and precise dissipation factor and partial discharge measurements
• Truesinus® technology ensures results are comparable and repeatable
• Dissipation factor diagnostics with 0.1Hz truesinus® provides differentiated information pertaining to the ageing of cables
• Dissipation factor indicates whether PE/XLE cables are new, slightly or severely ‘water-tree’ damaged
• Full Monitored Withstand Test with tan delta provides an accurate and comprehensive assessment of cable condition
• Full MWT combines cable testing and dissipation factor
• Take highly accurate dissipation factor measurements (precision 1x 10^-4)
• Condition-based test duration ensures the cable is only exposed to the increased test voltage for the required duration
• Supports automated and individually programmed diagnostics sequences including evaluation
• Quick and easy to setup
• Compact and lightweight
• Automatic discharge unit
• Transfer data via a USB interface
• Manage data using an Excel-based Diagnostic Reporter application
• A precise, portable and powerful solution to verifying the condition of medium-voltage cables and electrical equipment up to 20kV

What’s Included?

• BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Tester
• HV Connection Cable, 5m (fix mounted)
• BAUR Tan Delta Kit
• GDR 40-136 Discharge and Earth Rod
• Earth Cable, 5m, with Earth Terminal
• Mains Supply Cord, 2.5m
• Diagnostic Reporter and Video Tutorial on USB Drive
• User Manual
• Pocket Guide

Available Methods and Combinations of Methods

The BAUR Frida TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set has a sister product, the BAUR Frida VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set. The table below details the measurement/ test capabilities of these instruments when used independently and/or in conjunction with the BAUR PD-TaD 62 Diagnostics System.