T

an Delta (or loss angle) is a diagnostic

measurement used to determine the
condition of insulation in many kinds of
high voltage equipment. The tangent of
the angle delta is the ratio of the capaci-
tive charging current to the resistive loss
current. This can be measured using a
bridge circuit and a standard capacitor or
by accurately measuring the phase angle
between the applied voltage and the
resulting current. For a purely capacitive
load this phase angle will be 90 degrees
and for a purely resistive load this will be
0 degrees. For an insulator the capacitive
component will dominate.
CALIBRATION
HVDSA equipment requires yearly
calibration. Agents should contact their
customers to ensure that equipment is
kept correctly calibrated.
FIRMWARE
All distributors are encouraged to
contact their customers to ensure that
their equipment is loaded with the
latest firmware. Firmware is specific to
hardware versions so it is important to
get the serial number to check which
firmware revision is appropriate. Incorrect
firmware can damage hardware.
HV NEWS 2/2011
NEW PRODUCTS MEEE 2011 TAN DELTA MATHS 2011 CONFERENCE
TAN DELTA MATHS EDUCATION
2011 HVDSA AGENTS
CONFERENCE
- SOUTH AFRICA
We have had a number of positive
responses to our invitation to attend the
Agents Conference in South Africa at the
end of October 2011. For those who have
not yet responded, please do this ASAP
so that we may finalise details.
HVDSA recently took part in the MEEE 2011
show in Dubai. This was successful and the
company has already booked its space for
the next MEEE show on 7-9 February 2012.
BA75 SPECIAL
All BA75s ordered during March 2011
will have a 10% rebate applied
(off list price).
HVA94 - 4 in 1 Universal High
Voltage Test System
Short circuit protected
50Hz 12kV feedback protection
Status display of all important
safety functions and messages
Safe, easy to use operation with
emergency off and key switch lock-
out
Fully integrated discharged circuit to
safely ground the DUT (Device Under
Test) after testing
Zero start interlock
Zero voltage switching

BA60 -
Low cost portable
breakdown analyser
Accurate, reliable and
repeatable performance
Ease of use
Fully automated testing
Automated analysis and
reporting
Cost effective
Small, portable and lightweight
Quality design and manufacture

MEEE 2011
Dubai
8-10 February 2011