Application Note

Test Templates

Author
Lutz Hulka | lutz.hulka@omicron.at
Markus Ptter | markus.puetter@omicron.at
Date
Dec 15, 2010
Related OMICRON Product
CPC 100
Application Area
Instrument Transformer Testing, Power Transformer Diagnosis, Rotating Machines Diagnosis, Grounding
System Analysis
Version
v1.1
Document ID
ANP_10021_ENU

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Contents
1

Using This Document ............................................................................................................................3

1.1 Conventions and Symbols Used ....................................................................................................3
1.2 Related Documents ........................................................................................................................3

CPC 100 Start Page ...............................................................................................................................4

2.1 General Settings .............................................................................................................................4
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
2.1.7

2.2

Language .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Web Links ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Device Settings ................................................................................................................................. 5
Manuals .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Application Notes ............................................................................................................................ 12
Show News ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Application Videos .......................................................................................................................... 13

OMICRON Test Templates.......................................................................................................... 13

2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6

Template Filter ................................................................................................................................ 14

Transferring One or More Test Templates ...................................................................................... 14
Transferring All Test Templates to the CPC 100 ............................................................................ 20
Show Template Usage.................................................................................................................... 20
Types of OMICRON Test Templates .............................................................................................. 21
Tools ............................................................................................................................................... 23

Please use this note only in combination with the related product manual which contains several important safety
instructions. The user is responsible for every application that makes use of an OMICRON product.

OMICRON electronics GmbH including all international branch offices is henceforth referred to as OMICRON.
OMICRON 2010. All rights reserved. This application note is a publication of OMICRON.
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Using This Document

This Application Note describes how to use the OMICRON CPC 100 Start Page and the OMICRON
Test Templates.

1.1

Conventions and Symbols Used

In this document, the following symbols indicate paragraphs with special safety relevant meaning:

Symbol

Description
Equipment damage or loss of data possible.

Personal injury or severe damage to objects

possible.

1.2

Related Documents
The following document completes the information covered in this Application Note.

Title

Description

CPC 100 Reference Manual

Provides detailed hardware and software

information on the CPC 100 test system
including relevant safety instructions.

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CPC 100 Start Page

Open the OMICRON CPC 100 Start Page with the shortcut on your desktop. The
OMICRON CPC 100 Start Page will open.

2.1

General Settings

2.1.1

Language
The OMICRON CPC 100 Start Page is available in different languages. Choose the language next
to the header by clicking the drop-down list box. The build number of the CPC 100 Start Page is also
shown on the top.

The following User Interface (UI) languages are available:

English
German
French
Spanish
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Japanese
Russian
(further languages might be available in the future)
2.1.2

Web Links

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Visit the OMICRON electronics website directly from the CPC 100 Start Page to get more
information about OMICRON electronics and the latest products.

2.1.3

Device Settings
Device List
Choose the device by clicking the drop-down combo box. If your device is not displayed, try the
Refresh button.

Choose the device

Refresh button

The CPC 100 Start Page also provides information about the current software version of the
selected device. The number in brackets (for example, 660) indicates the corresponding build
number.

Firmware Upgrade of the CPC 100

First, connect the CPC 100 with a computer or laptop, which are in the same network.
1.

To upgrade the CPC 100 click the Manage drop-down list box and select Upgrade device....

2.

The following window will be displayed. Confirm this window by clicking OK to continue the
upgrade procedure.

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3.

Select the right upgrade package for your device.

Check on your CPC 100 nameplate if you have a:

V0 device
V1 device
and select the upgrade package accordingly.
Note: The files UpgradeV1_CHS_nnn.upg and UpgradeV1_CHT_nnn.upg are Chinese language
packs. Detailed information about upgrading the CPC 100 is available.
4.

The next window asks you to start the upgrade process.

The upgrade procedure takes about one minute. A message box will inform you if the update has
been successful.
Do not interrupt the upgrade process and keep your CPC 100 running.

Limited Functionality

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Device names written in red color indicate that the device is in a restricted mode and permits only
firmware upgrades. All the other device management actions, such as file and test template transfer
etc., are disabled.

IP Configuration (Device Network Settings)

1.

2.

To configure the IP address of the CPC 100 click the Manage drop-down list box and select IP
configuration....

Select either DHCP/Auto IP or Static IP.

Caution: Be careful when using this option. Your device might get inaccessible with the
wrong IP settings.

View Logfile (CPC 100 Logfile Viewer)

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The logfile contains information about internal operations of the device. If the device behaves
unexpectedly, the logfile will help the OMICRON electronics Technical Support Team to help you on
the issue. The file contains history records of events on the device.
1.

To view the logfile click the Manage drop-down list box and select View log file....

2.

The window CPC 100 Logfile Viewer (device number in brackets) opens. It takes a moment until
the logfile is loaded and displayed.

3.

The log records are displayed in the following window.

4.

To refresh the logfile click the Refresh logfile button.

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5.

Save the logfile on your local disk by clicking the Save as... button.

The following window will appear.

Predefined Phrases (CPC 100 Phrase Editor)

As of version 1.43 a feature is offered which allows you to alter the default phrases of the String
Editor of the CPC 100. There are two categories of phrases: Comment card phrases and File
name and test card phrases. These phrases facilitate the entry of frequently used texts or file
names.
To open this feature click the Manage drop-down list box and select Predefined phrases....

The following window will appear.

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Editing Phrases
The current phrases of the selected device are displayed.
Phrase Category
Comment card phrases

Allowed Characters

File name and test card phrases

A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, blank, _

A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, _ ! ? . , : ; ( ){

}[]%$

The following operations are possible for a selected phrase.

Symbol

Operation
Move the phrase to the other panel. The
phrase is removed from the current panel.
Copy the phrase to the other panel.
Add a line to enter a new phrase.
Delete the selected phrase.
Copy the selected phrase to the clipboard.
Insert text from the clipboard.
Move the phrase to the top.
Move the phrase one position up.
Move the phrase one position down.
Move the phrase to the bottom.
Edit the selected phrase.

The phrases can be edited as follows:

Via quick buttons: Mark the text and choose the symbols above or between the text fields.

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 Via context menu: Mark the text. Right-click on the marked text and choose Edit.

Via keyboard shortcuts:

o Edit: space or F2
o Add: Enter or +
o Delete: Del or o Insert from clipboard: Ins

Importing Phrases from a File

It is possible to import phrases from a text file. The file has to be coded in ASCII characters and the
phrases separated by carriage returns.

1.

Write some frequently used texts in a *.txt file and store it on your local disk.

2.
3.

On the CPC 100 Phrase Editor click the

button.
Choose to which category of phrases the phrases in the file shall be imported.

4.

Browse the stored *.txt file and open it. The text is shown in the corresponding text field.

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1.

Click the

button.

2.

Choose which phrase category to export.

3.

Save the file as *.txt file on your local disk.

Transferring the Phrases to the Device

After entering your individual texts, transfer phrases back to the CPC 100 by clicking the
button.
2.1.4

Manuals
The Manuals on the CPC 100 and its accessories can be viewed under Manuals. Manuals describe
general functions of the CPC 100 hardware and software.

The following manuals are currently available:

CPC 100 User Manual
CPC 100 Reference Manual
PTM User Manual
CP TD1 manuals:
o CP CAL1 User Manual
o CP CR500 User Manual
o CP TC12 Reference Manual
o CP TD1 Reference Manual
CP CU1 manuals:
o CP AL1 User Manual
o CP CU1Reference Manual
CP SB1 User Manual
(more Manuals may be available in the future)
2.1.5

Application Notes
The Application Notes on the CPC 100 can be viewed under Application Notes. Application Notes
describe particular test cases.

The following Application Notes are currently available:

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2.1.6

AN CP0801 Mutual Coupling Measurements

AN CP0502 Touch Voltage
AN CP0902 VT Ratio Measurement with 12 kV
AN CP0901 Power Transformer Short-Circuit Impedance
(more Application Notes may be available in the future)

Show News
To view the latest news on OMICRON electronics click Show news....

2.1.7

Application Videos
The OMICRON CPC 100 Start Page offers Application Videos for a variety of tests and user
interface simulation. To view the videos click Application Videos.

2.2

OMICRON Test Templates

OMICRON electronics offers predefined test templates for numerous applications. The test
templates always consist of file pairs for the CPC 100 and Microsoft Excel and include an example
file for loading into the Excel file. More information about the applications can be found in the CPC
100 User Manuals or Application Notes.
All Microsoft Excel templates are available in several languages.

A test always consists of a pair of:

1. CPC 100 test template (*.xmt file): Contains predefined empty test cards. After conducting the
test with the CPC 100, it contains the measured results.
2. Microsoft Excel sheet for evaluation and reporting (*.xlt file): To import the measurement results
from the test template and for the presentation of results.

The CPC 100 test template (*.xmt file) and the Microsoft Excel sheet (*.xlt file) is a pair which
belongs together. You will automatically get a report (for example, the Auto-TR Dissp. Factor test).

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The following figures show how to open the test templates in the CPC Editor and CPC Excel File
Loader.

CPC Editor:

CPC Excel File Loader:

The following figures show how the test templates (*.xml file) can be displayed in a folder (for
example, Auto_TR_C-DF_wRes.xml).

2.2.1

Template Filter

Caution: Before using the test templates make sure that the right frequency is set. You
can choose between 50 Hz and 60 Hz templates.
To change the frequency click Applied filter: 50 Hz.

2.2.2

Transferring One or More Test Templates

The following description explains how to transfer one or more templates to
the CPC 100
a local disk
a mass storage device like a USB stick.
There are two ways to select the required test templates.

Template Transfer Wizard

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1.

2.

Click the Transfer wizard... symbol.

Select the test templates of your choice using the check boxes.

Selecting Test Cases

1.

2.

Open a test template (for example, Power transformers).

Click Add to transfer selection or double-click the green square.

The green square is now marked.

3.

If you want to transfer a second test template or more, open again a test template and click Add
to transfer selection or double-click the green square. The green square is now marked.

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4.

To delete a test template from the transfer selection click Remove from transfer selection.

5.

Once you have selected all required templates, click the Transfer wizard... symbol.

6.

The Select templates for transfer window opens. The selected test templates are checked in the
check box. However, selections can still be changed.

To open the Application Note of a test template click the

symbol.

Transfer to the CPC 100

Once you have finished your individual settings, click

Select Transfer Location

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1.

Location

It is possible to transfer the test templates to the CPC 100 or a local folder.
For transferring the test templates to the CPC 100 click CPC 100 in the group box.

Select the device in the combo box. If the device is not displayed in the combo box, click the
button.
You can name the Target folder as you wish. However, valid paths must not begin with / and can
only contain alphanumerical characters (A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9) and forward slashes (/) but not two or
more successive forward slashes. Only a maximum of 255 characters are allowed.
For transferring the test templates to a local folder or to a mass storage device (for example, USB
stick) click Local folder in the group box.

Choose a folder or enter the target directory to which the test templates should be transferred into
the text field. Browse the folder by clicking Change...

2.

Options

There are two options for transferring the test templates:

Retain folder structure on transfer:

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This option allows to transfer the test templates of different devices (for example, Power
Transformers, Rotating Machines, Other, Instrument Transformers, Grounding Systems or Cables &
Transmission Lines) in the same logical folder structure.

The subfolders are created automatically. When transferring all test templates at once, this is the
default setting.
Keep templates selected after transfer:
Templates remain selected after the file transfer. This is comfortable, for example, if you have more
than one device to which you want to transfer the same test templates, or you like to remember
which templates you have transferred.

3.

Transferring of test templates

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Click to
start the transfer of the test templates to your CPC 100 or your local folder. At the
end of the transfer procedure a message that reads Transfer completed will be displayed.

Click again
to continue. Now the Open corresponding Excel templates dialog is shown. It
lists the corresponding Excel templates to the matching CPC 100 templates just transferred.
Templates which could not be transferred are shown in red color. Templates which you have chosen
not to overwrite if they already existed are shown in blue color.
Click an item in the list to open the CPC Excel File Loader Template.

With the Load XML-File button, the results can be directly loaded from the CPC 100.

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2.2.3

Transferring All Test Templates to the CPC 100

The CPC 100 Start Page allows you to transfer all templates at once. There are two ways to transfer
all test templates.
Template Transfer Wizard
Click the All check box to select all available test templates.

Test Cases
Click, for example, the Power transformers symbol to select all test templates for this category. To
transfer the test templates click the Transfer wizard... symbol.

2.2.4

Show Template Usage

The current Application Note is available under Show template usage...

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2.2.5

Types of OMICRON Test Templates

Templates for Power Transformers
Transformer Ratio
The Transformer Ratio templates facilitate the examination of the transformer ratio of power
transformers with tap changers. The no-load current is also measured and displayed.
Transformer Short Circuit Impedance - Leakage Reactance
Using this template, you can quickly measure the short-circuit impedance and hence also the
leakage inductance or leakage reactance of power transformers. Graphical display provides a wellarranged overview of the measured values.
Transformer Tap Changer
The graphical display of the phase switch tests quickly shows whether the tap changers need to be
checked. Displaying the upward and downward tap changer movement in the same diagram
supports the power transformer diagnosis. Both static DC resistance and dynamic switchover
behavior between two taps are measured and displayed.
TR_2-WIND
This template is available for both the power factor and dissipation factor measurements between
the windings and against the tank of two-winding power transformers.
TR_3-WIND
This template is available for both the power factor and dissipation factor measurements between
the windings and against the tank of three-winding power transformers.
Auto-TR
This template is available for both the power factor and dissipation factor measurements between
the winding and the tank of auto-transformers.
Bushing
This template is available for both the power factor and dissipation factor measurements. The
template for transformer bushing displays the results graphically and in tabulated format. Displaying
the measurements against voltage and frequency supports the fault diagnosis.
Templates for Instrument Transformers
CT Accuracy Limiting Factor
You can use this template to approximate the accuracy limiting factor of a current transformer from
three individual measurements (CT burden, winding resistance, magnetization curve). You can
toggle between nominal and actual burden.
Comprehensive CT Test Report
This template demonstrates how to display a report for three current transformers including
transformation measurement, winding resistance measurement, magnetization curve etc. on one
page.
CT
This template is available for both the power factor and dissipation factor measurements on current
transformers.

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 CVT
This template is available for both the power factor and dissipation factor measurements on
capacitive voltage transformers.
Templates for Cables and Transmission Lines
Line Impedance
Using this template, you can measure the positive and zero-sequence impedance of three-phase
overhead wires or underground cables. The k factors in different formats and k factors for the
individual phases are calculated.
Mutual Coupling
Using this template, you can calculate the mutual coupling impedance as well as the mutual coupling
factor for different relays from measurements on overhead lines.

Line Impedance 16.7 Hz

Templates for 16.7 Hz systems, both dual and single-phase, are available for railway applications.
Coupling into Signal Cables
This template supports coupling measurements of overhead wires or underground cables to signal
cables.
Lightning Arrestor
This template is available for both the power factor and dissipation factor measurements on surge
arrestors.
Reactor
This template is available for both the power factor and dissipation factor measurements on reactor
coils.

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Templates for Rotating Machines

Generator Testing
This template is available for both the power factor and dissipation factor measurements of largescale generators with the CPC 100, CP TD1 and one or several CP CR500 resonance reactors.
Templates for Grounding Systems
Ground Impedance
The ground resistance measurement template facilitates assessing the quality of grounding systems.
It displays the results in relation to the distance from the grounding system graphically. If appropriate
measuring points are selected, statements can also be made on the step voltage.
Touch Voltage
You can use this template for measurements with the CPC 100 alone. A wired connection from the
location of the test back to the CPC 100 is needed. The touch voltage template can also be used for
measuring the step voltage. The AN CP0502 Application Note explains the details of the measuring
procedure.
Step & Touch Voltage
You can use this template for measurements with the CPC 100 together with the CP AL1 FFT
voltmeter. No connection from the location of the test to the CPC 100 is needed. The AN CP0502
Application Note explains the details of the measuring procedure.

2.2.6

Tools
The CPC 100 Start Page is directly linked to the OMICRON Tools.

CPC Editor
It is used for offline test preparation, for example, setup of single test cards and/or entire tests with
all of their test-specific settings on a PC, independent from the availability of a CPC 100. CPC Editor
is only available in the CPC 100 Advanced Toolset distribution.
CPC Excel File Loader
CPC 100 Excel File Loader allows loading XML files generated with the CPC 100 into Microsoft
Excel templates for post-processing.
OMICRON Device Browser
OMICRON devices such as the CPC 100 and their file systems are accessible like any other
directory through the Windows Explorer. It is an application embedded in the Windows operating
system.

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