Megger TRAX 280 Transformer & Substation Test System
- Delivers a high current output of up to 800A
- Multifunctional test system: you only require one instrument
- Suitable for applications requiring variable currents
The Megger TRAX 280 Transformer & Substation Test System is a multifunctional instrument designed for primary injection testing of protective relay equipment, as well as other applications that require high variable currents, such as testing the turns ratio of current transformers. To this end, it delivers a high current output of up to 800A.
Convenience, ease-of-use, and performance are at the forefront of the Megger TRAX 280 Transformer & Substation Test System’s design. It includes an array of measurement capabilities and functions intended to improve the ease and efficiency of testing as well as reduce the number of instruments required to carry out inspections without compromising on reliability and accuracy. Therefore, the Megger TRAX 280 Transformer & Substation Test System offers:
- State-of-the-art winding resistance and tap-changer testing
- 100A DC test current for winding resistance measurements
- 250V AC voltage for turns ratio measurements
- 100A/ 50V compliance
- Adaptive demagnetisation: enables fast and efficient demagnetisation of the transformer core
- Patented technique for dynamic measurements on load tap-changers
- Tap-changer control
- DC resistance measurements with dual-ground capability
- High-voltage ratio measurement (250V and 2200V output)
- Patented individual temperature correction (ITC)
- Patented automatic voltage dependence detection (VDD)
- CT and VT testing
- 3-phase circuit-breaker analyser (main and resistor contacts)
- Manual phase-angle meter
- Manual ground/ earth impedance testing
- Contact resistance
- Line impedance/ K-factor
- 4-channel power multimeter
- Oscilloscope
In addition to the above, the Megger TRAX 280 Transformer & Substation Test System supports OPTIONS for switchbox 3-phase/ 6-winding measurements and 12kV tan delta (power factor) and capacitance testing. Moreover, when used with Megger’s TCX 200 High-Current Box, the Megger TRAX 280 Transformer & Substation Test System can deliver a current output of 2000A.
The Megger TRAX 280 Transformer & Substation Test System is a comprehensive, convenient, and simple-to-use multifunctional substation test system.
Megger TRAX 280 Transformer & Substation Test System Key Features
- A multifunctional substation test system
- Designed for primary injection testing of protective relay equipment
- Suitable for applications requiring variable currents
- Test the turns ratio of current transformers
- Delivers a high current output of up to 800A
- Includes testing capabilities designed to improve the ease and efficiency of testing
- Comprehensive testing means you only need one instrument
- Maintains high standards of reliability and accuracy
- State-of-the-art winding resistance and tap-changer testing
- 100A DC test current for winding resistance measurements
- 250V AC voltage for turns ratio measurements
- 100A/ 50V compliance
- Adaptive demagnetisation: enables fast and efficient demagnetisation of the transformer core
- Patented technique for dynamic measurements on load tap-changers
- Tap-changer control
- DC resistance measurements with dual-ground capability
- High-voltage ratio measurement (250V and 2200V output)
- Patented individual temperature correction (ITC)
- Patented automatic voltage dependence detection (VDD)
- CT and VT testing
- 3-phase circuit-breaker analyser (main and resistor contacts)
- Manual phase-angle meter
- Manual ground/ earth impedance testing
- Contact resistance
- Line impedance/ K-factor
- 4-channel power multimeter
- Oscilloscope
- OPTIONAL switchbox 3-phase/ 6-winding measurements
- OPTIONAL 12kV tan delta (power factor) and capacitance testing
- Use with Megger’s TCX High-Current Box (sold separately) to deliver a current output of 2000A
- Comprehensive, convenient, and simple-to-use multifunctional substation test system
What’s Included?
- Megger TRAX 280 Transformer & Substation Test System
- Cables
- Manual Control
- Standard Transformer Software Package
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Megger TRAX 280 Transformer & Substation Test System Technical Specifications
| CE- Marking | ||
| EMC | IEC 61326-1 | |
| LVD | IEC 61010-1:2010 | |
| General | ||
| Mains input | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz (± 10%) | |
| Current input | ≤ 16 A continuous Short-term up to 30 A < 60 s |
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| Display | ||
| Size | 10.4 inch | |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 | |
| Type | TFT touch | |
| Contrast ratio | 1000:1 | |
| Brightness | 1000 nits | |
| Dimensions (main unit) | 475 x 315 x 330 mm (excl. handles) | |
| Weight | 30 kg | |
| Environment | ||
| Application field | For use in high-voltage substations and industrial environments |
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| Temperature | ||
| Operating | -10°C to +55°C (14°F to +131°F) | |
| Storage | -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F) | |
| Humidity | < 90%RH, non-condensing | |
| Calculated/ Displayed Parameters | ||
| Items | Specifications | |
| Arithmetic | +, -, *, / | |
| Power | P, VA, Q, S | |
| Resistance | R (DC) | |
| Impedance | Z, Xp, Xs, Rs, Rp, Ls, Lp, Cs, Cp | |
| Phase | Degrees | |
| Inputs | ||
| Item | Specification | Comment |
| General current | 4 x 0–10 A AC/DC | |
| General voltage | 4 x 0–250 V AC | |
| 4 x 0–350 V DC | ||
| Low voltage | 2 x 0–60 V AC/DC | For resistance measurements |
| Transducer | 0–5 V AC 0–50 V DC |
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| Binary input/timing | max 250 V 3 x 0–10000 s |
Contact or voltage sense |
| Trig input | max 250 V | Contact or voltage sense |
| Outputs | ||
| Item | Specifications | Comment |
| 0-2200 V AC | 0-2200 V/1 A, 1 min 0-2200 V/0.2 A, >2 h |
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| 0-250 V AC / 0-10 A AC |
0-250 V/10 A, 1 min 0-250 V/20 A, max 10 s 0-250 V/2.5 A, >2 h |
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| 0-800 A AC | 0-800 A/6 V, 1 min 0-200 A/10 V, >2 h |
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| 0-16 A DC | 0-16 A/50 V, continuous 0-1 A/50 V, continuous |
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| 0-300 V DC | 0-300 V/10 A, 1 min 0-300 V/2.5 A, >2 h |
For DC supply |
| 0-100 A DC | 0-100 A/50 V, 2 min 0-70 A/50 V, continuous |
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| Binary output | 250 V/35 A (max) 2 x 0-10000 s |
Output contacts for OLTC and circuit breaker operation with internal voltage and current measurements |
| 12 kV AC | 0-12 kV/500mA, 30 s 0-12 kV/100mA, continuous |
With TDX accessory |
| 2000 A AC | 0-2000 A/2.4V, 1min 0-1000 A/4.8V, 1min |
With TCX accessory |
