User'S Manual: Version 6.0

W‐PD60

USER’S MANUAL

Version 6.0

PREDICTIVE DIAGNOSTICS DIVISION

W‐PD60 user’s manual Ver6.0
Table of Contents

FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
1 DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.2 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION ................................................................................................................................ 8
1.3 SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................................................... 10
1.4 IMPORTANT FEATURES AND OPTIONS ................................................................................................................ 11
1.4.1 Data Structure and storage. ................................................................................................................11
1.4.2 Trend .................................................................................................................................................. 12
1.4.3 Alarms ................................................................................................................................................ 12
1.4.4 Continuous Watch Feature ................................................................................................................. 13
1.4.5 Phase Resolved Data and Phase Reference ........................................................................................ 13
1.4.6 Schedule ............................................................................................................................................. 14
1.4.7 Self‐test and Self‐calibration .............................................................................................................. 14
1.4.8 PDI (PD Intensity) and PPS (PD pulse repetition rate) Calculation ..................................................... 14
1.4.9 Auxiliary Inputs ................................................................................................................................... 15
1.4.10 Measurement Suspend ..................................................................................................................... 15
1.4.11 Communication Options and Device Address ................................................................................... 15
1.4.12 Software ........................................................................................................................................... 16
1.4.13 W‐PD60 configuration (settings) ...................................................................................................... 16
1.5 W‐PD60 MOUNTING OPTIONS AND SENSOR CONNECTION .................................................................................... 17
1.5.1 Panel mount W‐PD60 ......................................................................................................................... 17
1.5.2 Door mount W‐PD60 .......................................................................................................................... 22
1.6 SENSORS FOR W‐PD60 .................................................................................................................................. 24
2 APPLICATION ................................................................................................................................................... 25
2.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
2.1.1 Type and specifics of equipment to monitor ...................................................................................... 25
2.2 CONFIGURATION OF PD SENSORS ..................................................................................................................... 25
2.2.1 Configuration of Alarm Thresholds..................................................................................................... 26
2.2.2 Noise Aspects...................................................................................................................................... 26
2.2.3 Device Location and Environmental Issues......................................................................................... 26
2.2.4 Additional Parameters to Measure .................................................................................................... 27
2.2.5 Networking and Communicating with W‐PD60 ................................................................................. 27
2.2.6 Motor and Small Generator Applications ........................................................................................... 28
2.2.7 Large Generator Applications ............................................................................................................. 29
2.2.8 MV Switchgear Applications............................................................................................................... 29
3 ON‐SITE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................... 30
3.1 W‐PD60 KIT CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................. 30
3.2 IMPORTANT NOTE ON SENSOR INSTALLATION...................................................................................................... 31
3.3 STEP 1 ‐ HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................... 32
3.4 STEP 2 ‐ SENSOR AND POWER CONNECTIONS....................................................................................................... 33
3.5 STEP 3 ‐ CONNECTIONS TO THE DEVICE............................................................................................................... 33
3.6 STEP 4 ‐ DEVICE INSTALLATION AND FINAL CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................... 33
4 STARTUP........................................................................................................................................................... 35
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4.1 GENERAL SETTING WITH KEYPAD....................................................................................................................... 35
4.2 QUICK START UP ............................................................................................................................................ 35
4.3 COMMUNICATIONS BOARD SETUP..................................................................................................................... 37
4.3.1 USB ..................................................................................................................................................... 38
4.3.2 Ethernet .............................................................................................................................................. 38
5 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................ 42
5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ................................................................................................................................. 42
5.2 ERROR MESSAGES .......................................................................................................................................... 44
5.3 FUSE REPLACEMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 45
6 APPENDIX I W‐PD60 FRONT PANEL KEYPAD OPERATION .............................................................................. 47
6.1 KEYPAD ........................................................................................................................................................ 47
6.2 SETUP VIA KEYPAD.......................................................................................................................................... 47
6.2.1 Setting Date ........................................................................................................................................ 47
6.2.2 Setting Time........................................................................................................................................ 48
6.2.3 Set Active Channels ............................................................................................................................ 49
6.2.4 Set Display Parameters....................................................................................................................... 49
6.2.5 Set Sensor Sensitivity .......................................................................................................................... 53
6.2.6 Set Measurement Schedule ................................................................................................................ 53
6.2.7 Set Data Saving Mode ........................................................................................................................ 55
6.2.8 Set Pulse Width and Interval .............................................................................................................. 56
6.2.9 Set Alarm and Trend Thresholds......................................................................................................... 57
6.2.10 Set Rated Voltage ............................................................................................................................. 59
6.2.11 Set Rated Current ............................................................................................................................. 59
6.2.12 Set Number of Power Cycles for Data Acquisition ............................................................................ 60
6.2.13 Set Alarm Relay Mode ...................................................................................................................... 60
6.2.14 Set Minimum Noise Filter Level ........................................................................................................ 61
6.2.15 Set Display Scroll Time ...................................................................................................................... 62
6.2.16 Set ModBus Address ......................................................................................................................... 62
6.2.17 Set Continuous Watch Options ......................................................................................................... 63
6.2.18 Set Baud Rate ................................................................................................................................... 63
6.2.19 Select PDI or Qmax ........................................................................................................................... 64
6.2.20 Start/Stop W‐PD60 ........................................................................................................................... 64
6.2.21 Set Phase Shift .................................................................................................................................. 65
6.2.22 Set Channel Phase ............................................................................................................................ 66
6.2.23 Set Frequency Range ........................................................................................................................ 66
6.2.24 Set Suspend for Temperature ........................................................................................................... 67
6.2.25 Set Suspend for Voltage ................................................................................................................... 67
6.2.26 Set Suspend for Current .................................................................................................................... 68
6.2.27 Set Trend Window Length ................................................................................................................ 69
6.2.28 Calibrate Temperature ..................................................................................................................... 69
6.2.29 Calibrate Voltage .............................................................................................................................. 71
6.2.30 Calibrate Current .............................................................................................................................. 72
6.2.31 Calibrate 4‐20mA Loop ..................................................................................................................... 73
6.2.32 Calibrate Humidity Sensor ................................................................................................................ 75
6.2.33 Set Noise Filter Offsets ..................................................................................................................... 76
6.2.34 Set Channel Low Magnitude Limit .................................................................................................... 77
6.2.35 Set Software Filters........................................................................................................................... 79
6.2.36 Set ModBus Protocol ........................................................................................................................ 79
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6.2.37 Start a Single Measurement ............................................................................................................. 80
6.3 ACCESSING MEMORY VIA KEYPAD ..................................................................................................................... 80
6.3.1 Clear All Memory ................................................................................................................................ 80
6.3.2 Check Data Saved in Memory ............................................................................................................. 81
7 APPENDIX II SYNCHRONIZATION AND PHASE REFERENCE SHIFT .................................................................. 83
7.1 SYNCHRONIZATION ......................................................................................................................................... 83
7.2 ENTERING TYPICAL PHASE REFERENCE SHIFT FOR EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION ........................................................ 84
7.3 DETERMINING AND ENTERING PHASE REFERENCE SHIFT ........................................................................................ 85
8 APPENDIX III COMMUNICATIONS BOARD INTERFACE ................................................................................... 88
8.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 88
8.2 NETWORK CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................................. 88
9 APPENDIX IV USB DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 91
10 APPENDIX V ETHERNET VIRTUAL COMMUNICATIONS PORT DRIVER INSTALLATION................................. 98
10.1 INSTALLING COM0COM NULL MODEM EMULATOR.............................................................................................. 98
10.2 CONFIGURING COM0COM NULL MODEM EMULATOR ....................................................................................... 104
10.3 CONFIGURING COM0COM (USING COMMAND LINE UTILITY) ............................................................................... 106
10.4 COM PORT REDIRECTOR INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................... 107
10.5 SETTING ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES ................................................................................................................111
10.6 RUNNING COM PORT REDIRECTOR APPLICATION .............................................................................................. 112
10.7 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................... 112
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Foreword
The purpose of this manual is to describe the functionality of the new generation of W‐PD60. New
features include a graphic dot matrix display and more communication options embedded, such as USB
port, Ethernet port over network, webpage and FTP server. It serves as primary guideline for qualified
personnel involved in the onsite installation, start‐up, commissioning and continuous monitoring.
The whole document is organized in the following way:
Section 1 Description introduces the basic functions and operations of W‐PD60
Section 2 Application presents the general considerations for W‐PD60 applications, especially
configuration of different sensors for different applications.
Section 3 On‐Site Installation shows the procedures for onsite installation of W‐PD60 systems.
Section 4 Startup presents the procedures for initial setup using the front panel keypad without a
computer upon completion of W‐PD60 installation.
Section 5 Troubleshooting provides troubleshooting suggestions in different scenarios.
Section 6 Appendix I W‐PD60 Front Panel Keypad Operation give details about how to operate using the
front panel keypad and display on the W‐PD60.
Section 7 Appendix II Synchronization and Phase Reference Shift shows the procedures to make proper
synchronization and measure phase shift between W‐PD60 and monitored object.
The following three sections should be ignored if W‐PD60 does not include the optional communication
board.
Section 8 Appendix III Communications Board Interface presents the features available through the
optional communications board.
Section 9 Appendix IV USB Device Driver Installation gives exact steps to install the driver for
communications between a computer and W‐PD60 with a USB cable through the USB port on the
communication board.
Section 10 Appendix V Ethernet Virtual Communications Port Driver Installation gives exact steps to
install the driver and configure the interface to use the Ethernet port on the communications board as a
serial port to communicate between a computer and W‐PD60 online.

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1 Description
1.1 General
W‐PD60 is a standalone microprocessor‐controlled continuous partial discharges monitoring device for
use with a wide range of medium voltage power equipment. It works with 50/60 Hz frequency powered
equipment as well as with variable frequency applications. It can even work at 5Hz or 400Hz application.
Partial discharges (PD) are the small sparks that commonly occur within or on surface of insulation in
various types of medium and high voltage equipment. Over time, PD destroys the insulation, eventually
causing insulation breakdown (full discharge). In general, it takes months or even years before PD will
cause a failure of insulation. Therefore, PD is an important indicator of insulation degradation for prompt
maintenance or repair.
W‐PD60 is designed to provide an alarm based on PD characteristics at an early stage of insulation
degradation. It measures PD from up to 15 high frequency PD sensors, stores the information in internal
memory and provides various alarm interfaces to the users if any set points are exceeded. Depending on
the application various PD sensors can be used.
W‐PD60 also has three auxiliary inputs for measuring auxiliary parameters of the monitoring equipment:
temperature, load and humidity or voltage, depending on the application. Those parameters will be
correlated with PD signals for predictive diagnostics.
W‐PD60 includes a main unit and a Sensor Interface Board connected by flat ribbon cable (Figure 1‐1). All
sensors have to be connected to the Sensor Interface Board.
Five LEDs on the front panel of the main unit indicate Alarm status (green LED for Normal, yellow LED for
Warning (Alarm 1) and red LED for Alarm (Alarm 2)), Setup and Memory operation modes.
A graphic dot matix display shows measurement data, setup or memory content and error messages.
During normal operation the display continuously scrolls down the last measured data, auxiliary
parameters and other information.
With the front panel keypad and display, users can operate W‐PD60 directly without a computer. The
membrane keypad has four navigation ARROW keys (←→↑↓), two function keys (Esc and Enter) and
two specific function keys (Set and Memory).
W‐PD60 has several interfaces (Figure 1‐1) to be easily implemented into any alarm and SCADA system.
These options include three C‐form relays for Warning (Alarm 1), Alarm (Alarm 2) and Device Status
indication, 4‐20mA output, RS485 and two USB interfaces and an Ethernet interface which enable
convenient online communication, webpage display and FTP server for data downloading.
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Figure 1‐1 a ‐ Top: Sensor Interface Board. Bottom: b – Side view of the W‐PD60.

1.2 Principles of Operation
W‐PD60 has 15 signal input channels, channels1 ~15, for partial discharge measurement and a noise
input channel dedicated for noise suppression (channel 16). All sixteen input channels have identical
conditioning circuits (CC) that provide signal isolation, transient suppression, and high‐pass filtering of
the input signals. The frequency band of the PD signals for W‐PD60 is from 1 MHz to 20 MHz.
For each channel W‐PD60 acquires PD data in the form of three dimensional Phase‐Resolved Pulse
Height Distribution (PRPHD) ‐ PD pulse count as a function of pulse magnitude relative to phase of
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monitored device voltage (60/50 Hz or voltage phase of VFD ‐ Variable Frequency Drive). The data is
sorted into 24 phase windows (150 each) and 21 magnitude windows in the range of about 70dB.
Using this data W‐PD60 calculates integral PD parameters: Partial Discharge Intensity (PDI) or Maximum
Pulse magnitude (Qmax), Pulse Repetition rate (pps), and Trend of the PD activity.
The data is stored in the internal device memory in the form of integral parameters for both brief and
full mode measurement as well as in the form of three‐dimensional PRPHD matrixes for full mode
measurement. Each record is accompanied by three auxiliary operating parameters, i.e. temperature,
humidity, load current or voltage.
Before each measurement, W‐PD60 performs a self‐calibration and self‐test. If a problem is detected, its
Status relay dry contacts open and an appropriate message appear on the W‐PD60 display. Loss of power
is indicated in the same manner, via the opening of status relay contacts.
W‐PD60 acquires signals from the measurement channels sequentially multiplexing them to a single
metering channel. Each pulse from each sensor is validated by the allowed pulse width. Noncompliant
pulses will be discarded.
After each measurement, PDI, Qmax and Trend levels will be compared to the preset Warning and Alarm
thresholds for each active channel. If the Warning threshold limits are exceeded, the Warning yellow LED
will be turned on and the Warning (Alarm 1) relay dry contacts will close. If the Alarm level is exceeded,
W‐PD60 will trigger an additional measurement and, if confirmed, a red LED Alarm will be turned on and
the Alarm (Alarm 2) relay dry contacts will close. If Alarm is detected, full mode measurement data will
be stored in the memory. Alarm events also will be stored in log file in device memory.
PD measurements can be performed on a time schedule (up to 50 different times per day) or in specified
time interval (from 1 minute to 23 hours 59 minutes) as long as the time interval is longer than the time
it takes W‐PD60 to make one measurement. Four measurements per day are recommended.
Between scheduled measurements, the “Continuous Watch” feature is enabled. All signal sensors are
connected to a summation unit and then to a separate “Continuous Watch” channel. W‐PD60
continuously searches for an appearance of high magnitude pulses and pulse series. Magnitude
threshold and repetition rate in series are configurable. If five events of pulse series are detected
between the scheduled measurements, W‐PD60 will trigger a full PD measurement and displays an alarm,
if confirmed.
To provide correct measurements W‐PD60 must be synchronized with the voltage frequency of the
monitored equipment (see Section 7 Appendix II Synchronization and Phase Reference Shift) and must
have correct settings for the type of equipment, rated voltage, and PD sensors used. All settings can be
made using Setup mode from the front panel keypad and display (see Section 6 Appendix I W‐PD60 Front
Panel Keypad Operation ) or more easily using W‐PD60 PC software supplied with W‐PD60 (see W‐PD60
Software Manual). Normally W‐PD60 already configured based on information received from a customer
at its order.
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1.3 Specification
General:
Applications HV and MV equipment (motors including VFD,
switchgear, generators, bus ducts, cable terminations,
transformers, etc.)
Mounting options (1) In NEMA 4X enclosure.
(2) Panel Mount.
(3) Door (Flush) mount.
Installation category II
Pollution Degree 2
Temperature Range ‐400C ‐ +850C (+700C for enclosure mount).
UL Certified for 00C ‐ +700C ambient
Relative humidity 0%RH – 90%RH
Maximum Altitude (m) 2000
Power Source 115V / 230V AC +/‐10%
60 / 50 Hz
Power Consumption of device (VA max) 15 VA
Display Graphic Dot Matrix Display, 2 lines
Keypad 4 arrows and
4 function keys
LEDs W‐PD60 Status (Normal)
Warning (Alarm 1)
Alarm (Alarm 2)
Memory mode
Setting mode
Approximate Size (Length x Width x Height) and
Weight:
Main Unit 9.2”x 7” x 2.5” (23.4cm x 17.8 cm x 6.4 cm)
4.2 lb (1.9 kg)
Door Mounted option (Main Unit with Sensor 9.2”x 7” x 4” (23.4cm x 17.8 cm x 10.2 cm)
InterfaceBoard) 4.6 lb (2.1 kg)
Panel Mounted option 14.8” x 12.9” x 4” (37.6 cm x 32.8 cm x 10.2 cm)
10.3 lb (4.7 kg)
Enclosure (NEMA 4X) Mounted option 17.2” x 15.4” x 8.8”, (43.7 cm x 39.0 cm x 22.3 cm)
21.6 lb ( 9.8 kg)
PD Measurement:
Number of PD Channels 15
PD Channel Dynamic Range 68dB
Frequency Bandwidth 1‐20MHz
Phase‐Resolved Pulse Height Distribution (PRPHD):
Number of Magnitude Windows (3.23 dB each)
Number of Phase Windows (150 each) 21
24
Power Frequency at a Monitored Equipment 3‐20Hz, 20‐400Hz
(including VFD)
Synchronization type Internal and External
Maximum Measured Pulse Repetition Rate 367,300 Pulses/second
Integral PD Parameters Partial Discharge Intensity (PDI)
Maximum Pulse Magnitude (Qmax)
Trend of PDI / Qmax
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Warning and Alarm by PDI/Qmax
Number of Noise Filter Channels 1
Continuous Watch (High PD activity) Function Active between measurements
Data Record Types Full/Brief
Internal Data Memory 2 MB. Provides up to 1000 days of data storage at 4
measurements per day
Self‐test and Self‐calibration At powering up and before every measurement
Setup Configurable from keypad and PC
Allowed RG‐58 Coaxial Cable Length to PD Sensors Up to 150ft (50m)
Auxiliary Inputs:
Input specified for temperature measurement 1
calibrated for 100 Ω Platinum RTD sensor.
Analog Inputs specified for Current, Voltage or 2
Humidity measurement
Interfaces:
C‐form Dry Type Relays for Device Status, Warning 3
(Alarm 1) and Alarm (Alarm 2) PD levels (fully 120VAC/ 5 Amps
configurable). 28VDC/ 5 Amps
For other ratings refer to the relay specification
4–20 mA isolated interface represents Highest PDI or Slope is 1mA per 10%
Max. Magnitude as % of the Alarm (Alarm 2) Threshold
RS‐485 interface optically‐isolated (231 addresses). Communication Protocol: ModBus RTU, Binary,
Additional Communication Options USB for communication with PC
Ethernet, Webpage and FTP
Regulatory and Standards Compliance UL 61010‐1: Second Edition Standard for Electrical
Equipment for Laboratory Use, with evisions dated
2008‐10‐28
　　FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A
　　CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010‐1‐04, Second Edition,
with revisions through 2008‐10‐01
　　IEC61010‐1:2001 and EN61010‐1:2001
　　EN61326‐1, EN61000‐3‐2, EN61000‐3‐3
　　IEC61000‐4‐2, IEC61000‐4‐3, IEC61000‐4‐4,
IEC61000‐4‐5, IEC61000‐4‐6, IEC61000‐4‐8,
IEC61000‐4‐11

1.4 Important Features and Options
1.4.1 Data Structure and storage.
A full PD measurement by W‐PD60 involves a measurement of statistical Phase Resolved Partial
Discharge Distribution (PRPDD) for every active channel. After each measurement for every active
channel, W‐PD60 calculates integral PD parameters: Partial Discharge Intensity (PDI), maximum PD
magnitude Qmax, Pulse Repetition rate (pps) and Trend of the PDI activity (rate of PDI change). The
calculated parameters are compared to preset levels for Warning and Alarm.
All calculated and alarm status parameters are stored in the internal memory for each measurement.
Additionally, three auxiliary parameters (temperature, humidity, percent (%) of full load current or
operating voltage) are stored and related to corresponding measurement data.
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Depending on what data will be stored in the internal memory, there are two modes of the W‐PD60
operation: Test mode and Normal mode.
Test Mode – during this mode “Full" data (PRPDD with the calculated integral parameters for each
channel mentioned above) is stored in the memory for every measurement. Please note this is very
memory‐consuming and stored data should be downloaded more often. Usually this mode is reserved
for specialized testing.
Normal Mode – in order to save memory, PRPDD can be stored in the memory only several times a
month. An operator should set the interval in days and the measurement number in the current day for
storing PRPDD. During the remaining measurements W‐PD60 will store the “Brief” version of PD data
(Only integral parameters without PRPDD). This mode should typically be used for continuous
monitoring.
W‐PD60 has 2 MB of internal flash memory for data storage. When the memory is filled, the device starts
replacing the oldest data with the latest data. The rate of the memory consumption depends upon the
number of active channels, frequency of measurements, and frequency of PRPDD storage. As an
example, if all 15 channels are active for measurements four times a day and PRPDD are stored twice a
month, the device holds 17 months of the latest PD data in its internal memory. All stored data and
settings can be accessed from the keypad or remotely from a PC.
1.4.2 Trend
W‐PD60 calculates trend of the parameter – PDI or Qmax whichever is enabled for alarm. Trend is
calculated as a linear approximation of data over a specified time interval (default is 90 days). This
specified time interval window is sliding over time while the device is monitoring PD. Trend is normalized
to the value of the parameter change in times per year. Like PDI or Qmax levels, trend also has two
alarming thresholds, Warning (Alarm 1) and Alarm (Alarm 2). When the Warning or Alarm level is
exceeded, the corresponding LEDs on the front panel and relays will respond in the same manner as
when PDI or Qmax level is exceeded. Details are described in the following section.

1.4.3 Alarms
W‐PD60 has two configurable alarm levels, Warning (Alarm 1) and Alarm (Alarm 2), each of which is
connected to a C‐form relay.
There are two groups of parameters that can generate an alarm. One is the preset level of PDI or Qmax
for Warning and Alarm. The other is the preset trend level for PDI or Qmax. Only one of two, PDI or PD
magnitude Qmax, can be configured for alarming at any time.
The same parameter, PDI or Qmax is automatically configured for the 4‐20 mA interface output. The 4‐
20 mA output increases or decreases by 1 mA for every 10% increase or decrease of the ratio of the
maximum measured PDI or Qmax among all active channels versus the preset alarm level. An output of
4mA corresponds to 0% and 14mA corresponds to 100%.
The alarm level for PDI is represented in terms of mW while the magnitude Qmax is represented in terms
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of mV.
Trend is set in terms of times per year for both PDI and Magnitude. Alarm on trend is enabled after a
training period of 1/3 of the trend‐sliding window.
Warning and Alarm operate differently. A Warning‐level condition activates the corresponding relay and
turns on the yellow Warning LED at the time the condition is detected. When an Alarm‐lcondition is first
detected, W‐PD60 will initiate an additional measurement, and only if confirmed will it indicate the
Alarm via relay and red Alarm LED.. If the Alarm conditions are not confirmed, the LED and Relay status
will be set per the last measurement. If at any measurement the alarming status will be reduced,
W‐PD60 will indicate the reduced alarming status with both LED and relay.
Alarm (or Alarm 2) and Warning (or Alarm 1) relays can operate in two modes (configurable). Relays lock
in the status received at the last measurements, until the next measurement. Or a relay can operate for
a limited configurable time and then open the contacts. At the next measurement, if an alarm/warning
status is detected, the relay will hold the contacts closed for the same time.
1.4.4 Continuous Watch Feature
Between the scheduled measurements the Continuous Watch feature (“High Alarm”) is initiated. At this
time all signal sensors are summarized and connected to the separate High Alarm channel. W‐PD60 is
continuously watching for the events of high magnitude pulses (See software manual for how to
configure the settings) and their series. If five series of such events are detected, W‐PD60 starts PD
measurement and, in the case of Alarm (Alarm 2) confirmed, W‐PD60 indicates it and stores full PD data.
1.4.5 Phase Resolved Data and Phase Reference
In order to provide phase‐resolved data, W‐PD60 must be synchronized with a signal that is synchronous
with the voltage on the object being monitored and the phase shift between the voltage on monitored
object and W‐PD60 power input voltage should be detected and input as a parameter.
There are two options for synchronization:
In most of cases the power source (115/230 VAC) powering up W‐PD60 is used as a synchronization
signal. The device has an internal connection of the power circuit voltage to its synchronization circuitry.
This option (default) always works on monitored objects powered from a regular power system (60/50Hz)
in the area. Phase shift between the power voltage and the object high voltage should be determined
during W‐PD60 startup and can be used at all times, while the same object is monitored and the same
power circuit is used. W‐PD60 allows for automated detection of a phase shift between its power circuit
and an external phase reference signal. (For more detailed information on synchronization and phase
reference shift detection refer to Section 7 Appendix II Synchronization and Phase Reference Shift.)
Be cautious that an W‐PD60 can be powered from an UPS only when the UPS has constant phase shift to
the voltage in the monitored object in Standby mode. If not, W‐PD60 will be in an “asynchronous” state
and can’t provide accurate phase‐resolved measurements..
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External synchronization should be used if the W‐PD60 power supply voltage is not synchronous with the
voltage on the test object, although it can also be used when W‐PD60 power supply is in synchronization
with the monitored object voltage. An example of an asynchronous test object is a variable frequency
drive. An external synchronization signal should be continuously provided to the special synchronization
input and appropriate jumpers in the device should be configured. Low frequency component of a signal
applied to the channel #1 (coupling capacitor option) may also be used for external synchronization. For
more information on synchronization and device configuration refer to Section 7 Appendix II
Synchronization and Phase Reference Shift
1.4.6 Schedule
PD measurements can be performed at specified times during a day or at specified time interval. The
device is shipped with “time basis” schedule enabled and set to make measurements four times per day.
This is sufficient for all common applications. If necessary, W‐PD60 can be set to measure up to 50 times
per day at scheduled times or in specific time intervals varying from 1 minute to 23 hours 59 minutes as
long as the time interval is shorter than the time of the measurement.
The time T required for a measurement is T_ 21*NCh*NC / F, where NCh – number of active channels, NC –
number of cycles per acquisition (usually 60), F – synchronization frequency (usually 50/60 Hz). Thus an
W‐PD60 with all 15 channels active set for 60 cycles per acquisition and synchronized to 60 Hz would
require 21*15*60/60=315 seconds, or 5 minutes, 15 seconds to complete a measurement.
1.4.7 Self‐test and Self‐calibration
W‐PD60 performs a self‐test and calibration of PD and noise filter channels when powering up as well as
before each PD measurement. In the case of a fault, an error message will be displayed and the status
relay contacts will open. Error status will be shown in software as well as on the webpage through the
optional communications board.
1.4.8 PDI (PD Intensity) and PPS (PD pulse repetition rate) Calculation
PDI and pulse count (PPS ‐ pulse per second) are calculated for each channel at every measurement
starting from some preset magnitude level (zone) and up. This feature allows for rejecting background
noise from affecting PDI and pulse count calculations. The low magnitude threshold to calculate
parameters can be set for each channel independently, based on its own background noise level, if any.
There are options to set these values manually or automatically. Automatic low magnitude threshold
detection can only be launched from the keypad (usually during device start up or during the initial
period of operation).
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1.4.9 Auxiliary Inputs
It is well known that operating conditions of monitored equipment can significantly affect PD behavior.
Correlation between PD activity and operating conditions can be used as valuable diagnostic information
for further diagnosis. In general, insulation temperature, mechanical vibration reflected by load current,
voltage on the object, and humidity of the air are the most important parameters to correlate with PD
characteristics.
W‐PD60 has three auxiliary inputs. One of the inputs is strictly designated for temperature measurement.
A 100 _ platinum RTD can be used as a sensor. See the temperature sensor manual for details.
Two other inputs can accept any AC or DC signals within a specified voltage range. As factory default,
they are configured for auxiliary sensors for load current and humidity measurement supplied with the
device.
1.4.10 Measurement Suspend
Frequently measurements need to be suspended for some time. Measurements can be suspended in
three different ways:
Monitoring can be stopped. The “STOPPED” message will be blinking on W‐PD60 display and Red Alarm
LED will be ON. The only way to resume the monitoring is through keypad operation or software
communication by an operator.
Monitoring can be paused. In this case, monitoring will resume automatically in three hours.
Auto‐suspend mode can be controlled by any of three auxiliary parameters. The device allows the user
to set low and high thresholds for these three auxiliary parameters and enable the auto‐suspend mode
via the front panel display and keypad or the PC software (see software manual for details). The W‐PD60
will stop monitoring when any enabled auxiliary parameter is outside the range of the low and high
boundaries.
The auto‐suspend mode is widely used to suspend measurements when necessary. For example,
assuming the low threshold for load current is 5% of the nominal current, the W‐PD60 will stop making
any measurement when the monitored equipment is out of service (load current =0). This keeps W‐PD60
from collecting meaningless PD data which can lead to incorrect trend calculations.
1.4.11 Communication Options and Device Address
W‐PD60 has various interfaces that allow its easy implementation into any alarm or SCADA system as
well as remote communications:
　　‐Three C‐form relays dry contacts for Warning (Alarm 1), Alarm (Alarm 2) and Device Status
indication.
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　　‐4‐20 mA isolated interface can be configured to represent PD Intensity (PDI) or Maximum PD
magnitude (Qmax) to any SCADA system.
　　‐RS‐485 optically isolated interface based on ModBus RTU protocol allows remote device
configuration and data downloading. IG can be networked with an existing ModBus network, allowing
for up to 231 addressable devices.
W‐PD60 is shipped with the device address #1, unless otherwise specified. The address can be changed
from the keypad and set to the value from 1 to 231. In any case, the address must be unique at each
particular local device network.
W‐PD60 is supplied with database software that allows automated communication with a device for data
acquisition and analysis. The software allows either direct networking using a USB/Ethernet to RS485
converter or dial up connection to a device by a regular telephone landline or a cellular connection using
appropriate modems with RS485 interface.
USB ports (only available with optional communications board): one USB (Device) for a direct link to a
computer for communications with the W‐PD60 software or for communication board firmware
upgrading, the other USB (Host) is reserved for future use.
Ethernet port (only available with optional communications board): It enables direct communication
between computer and W‐PD60, convenient online webpage and FTP server for data downloading or
FTP client for data uploading.
Telephone landline or cellular modems with RS485 interface are optional.
1.4.12 Software
W‐PD60 software allows for communicating with W‐PD60 through a PC on a local RS‐485 network or a
modem. It also provides automated or manual data downloading and storage for several devices at
different locations, device setting, data analysis, and presentation. (See W‐PD60 Software Manual)
1.4.13 W‐PD60 configuration (settings)
To provide proper PD monitoring W‐PD60 must be configured in accordance with the type of equipment
to be monitored, its voltage, sensors used and preferable mode of monitoring. This configuration
requires setting of many W‐PD60 parameters.
W‐PD60 is typically supplied preconfigured for particular equipment in accordance with information
received from the customer.
There are two ways to make changes of the W‐PD60 configuration if it is necessary:
　　‐From W‐PD60 keypad (see Section 6 Appendix I W‐PD60 Front Panel Keypad Operation ),
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　　‐From Software supplied with W‐PD60. The Software has some typical templates to help with the
configuration (see W‐PD60 Software Manual).
There are some settings which can only be configured through the keypad. Please refer to Section 4.1
General Setting with Keypad for details.
1.5 W‐PD60 mounting options and sensor connection
W‐PD60 is normally shipped in one of the following optional configurations:
　　‐In NEMA‐4X enclosure with or without transparent windows.
　　‐On the panel for installation in a customer cabinet. This option is identical to the first one, except
that the panel is not mounted into an enclosure.
　　‐Door mount option. This option is used for indoor installation usually on a switchgear cabinet door.
For Door mount W‐PD60 Sensor Interface Board is mounted on the W‐PD60 back cover. Also
temperature and humidity sensors can be installed inside Sensor Interface Board.
1.5.1 Panel mount W‐PD60
An example of a panel mounted W‐PD60 and its wiring diagram for 115 VAC power voltage with optional
landline modem is shown on Figure 1‐3 a, b and Figure 1‐4. For panel mounted W‐PD60 powered at
230VAC, there is no power outlet.
The W‐PD60 panel must be grounded at the place of its installation.

a ‐ Left view.

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b ‐ Right view

Figure 1‐3 Panel mount ed W‐PD60
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Figure 1‐4 A typical wiring diagram for panel mounted W‐PD60 with optional modem for
230VAC power voltage.
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Note: The wiring diagram is just an example. For the W‐PD60 installation use the wiring
diagram supplied with each W‐PD60.)

All connections (excluding coaxial cables from PD sensors and connection to USB and Ethernet ports)
must be done to the terminal strip on the right side of the panel in accordance with panel wiring diagram
supplied with each W‐PD60. The table below: shows connection for typical wiring diagram of Figure 1‐4.
Terminal # Connections Note

1 RTD sensor termination White wire (common)
2 RTD sensor termination Black wire (signal)
3 RTD sensor termination Red wire (signal)
4 CT – Load sensor termination Red wire (signal)
5 CT – Load sensor termination Black wire (common)
6 Humidity sensor termination White wire (common)
7 Humidity sensor termination Red wire (+5V output)
8 Humidity sensor termination Black wire (signal)
9 4‐20mA current loop (+ ) output
10 4‐20mA current loop ( ‐ ) output
11 RS485 interface (A)
12 RS485 interface (B)
13 RS485 interface (insulated GND) Not connected
14 Alarm (Alarm 2) relay NC contact
15 Alarm (Alarm 2) relay COM contact
16 Alarm (Alarm 2) relay NO contact
17 Warning (Alarm 1) relay NC contact
18 Warning (Alarm 1) relay COM contact
19 Warning (Alarm 1) relay NO contact
20 Status relay NC contact
21 Status relay COM contact
22 Status relay NO contact
23 Spare terminal Not connected
24 Spare terminal Not connected
25 AC Power Line protected by Fuse
26 AC Power Line protected by Fuse
27 Fuse input for External AC Power Line
115/230VAC, 60/50Hz
28 External AC Power Neutral
29 Input for External AC Power Neutral
30 External AC power Ground
31 Input for External AC Power Ground

Coaxial cables from PD sensors (and from the noise sensor if used) must be connected directly to the
Sensor Interface Board installed on a panel under the main unit (Figure 1‐3 b). Tie all cables together by
tie‐wrap at the top of the hub inside the device enclosure. Connect the coaxial cables to their respective
terminals at the Sensor Interface Board. Each channel has two input contacts: first (upper) for signal and
second (lower) for coaxial shield connection.
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To make these connections a customer should remove the W‐PD60 from the panel, make all connections
and then install the W‐PD60 back on the panel.

Figure 1‐5 a, b ‐ Connection of the coaxial cable from PD sensors to the Sensor Interface Board, c –
cable preparation, d ‐ stripper for RG58 cable, e – Switch.

Using the coax cable stripper for RG58 cable (IDEAL part#45264 STRIP MASTER for RG58 coax cable,
Newark catalog#05H8227 or similar) strip the outer PVC jacket to the distance of 1‐inch, unbraid the
shield and remove the inner conductor insulation to the distance of about 0.3‐inch, twist shield wires to
avoid “hairs” and crimp the supplied blade terminal to the shield (Figure 1‐5 c). Cut any loose “hairs” to
avoid short‐circuiting. Do not use a blade terminal to connect the signal (central) conductor, mount it
directly into the terminal block. Distribute cables evenly and secure them in place.
To measure humidity (any signal applied to contact #12) the switch (Figure 1‐5 e) must be in the H%
position. The switch position Ref is used only to measure a phase shift between external reference signal
and inner IG synchronization (Section 7 Appendix II Synchronization and Phase Reference Shift). After
this measurement the switch must be switched back to the H% position..
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1.5.2 Door mount W‐PD60
For door mounted W‐PD60 the Sensor Interface Board is mounted on the W‐PD60 back cover (Figure
1‐6).

Figure 1‐6 Door (Flush) mount W‐PD60 (back view)

The W‐PD60 must be grounded at the place of its installation.
Power line and output signals (Status, Warning (Alarm1) and Alarm (Alarm2) relays, RS485 and 4‐ 20mA
interfaces) should be connected to W‐PD60 directly through molded plug‐in connectors supplied with
the W‐PD60 in accordance with the label on the right side of the W‐PD60 (Figure 1‐3 c).
All sensors should be connected directly to the Sensor Interface Board in accordance with its label.
Coaxial cables from PD sensors should be connected to Ch1‐Ch15 inputs as it was described above for
the panel mount W‐PD60. Auxiliary sensors should be connected to the 12 contact connectors on the left
side of the Sensor Interface Board in accordance with Figure 1‐7 and table below.
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Figure 1‐7 Auxiliary sensors connection to sensor interface board.

Auxiliary sensors connection:

Contact Sensor Sensors wire Note
# connected
1 Temperature RTD common wire (white wire) Board common
2 sensor (100Ω RTD signal wire (black wire) Output dc current ≈ 2mA
3 Platinum RTD) RTD signal wire (red wire) Output dc current ≈ 2mA
4 Cable shield Board common
5 Load (CT) sensor Signal wire (red wire) Input impedance 100 _,
6 Common wire (black wire) Board common
7 External Usually not used Input impedance > 27k Ω. Input voltage should
Reference not exceed 1VAC. Disconnect jumper 1 if
external reference signal is connected.
8 n/a test point
9 n/a Board common
10 Humidity sensor Sensor common (white wire) Board common
11 Output + 5V for sensor (red wire) Output current is limited by 100Ωresistor.
12 Sensor output signal (black wire) Input impedance > 27kΩ. Input voltage should
not exceed +5V.

Notes:
　　‐To measure humidity (or any signal applied to contact #12) the switch (Figure 1‐5 e) must be in the
H% position. The switch position Ref is used only to measure a phase shift between external reference
signal and inner IG synchronization during the start up procedure. After this measurement the switch
must be returned to the H% position.
　　‐The Jumper 1 (Figure 1‐5 b and Figure 1‐6) must be removed if external reference signal (e.g. from
potential transformer) is applied to contact #7 on Sensor Interface Board (Section 7 Appendix II
Synchronization and Phase Reference Shift).
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　　‐For W‐PD60 mounted on switchgear door the temperature and humidity sensors are usually
installed inside the Sensor Interface Board because its temperature is close to the switchgear
temperature. The switch must be in H% position.
　　Additional communication options, such as a modem, are separate items.
1.6 Sensors for W‐PD60
There are various PD sensors. Some basic sensors are:
IPDS ‐ Integrated Partial Discharge Sensor with voltage rating up to 38kV. It is an 80pF coupling
capacitor with special protection circuitry built in.
　　RFCT ‐ Radio Frequency Current Transformer.
　　RTD‐6 ‐ PD sensor. An RTD installed in a rotating machine stator works as a local RF antenna for PD
pulses. This sensor uses up to 6 RTDs to capture PD originated in motor stator. It is designed as a single
board replacing the existing RTD terminal board in the motor frame and does not affect temperature
measurements.
The auxiliary sensors include:
　　TS ‐ Temperature sensor. It is a 3‐wire 100Ω platinum RTD. If the motor has a spare 100Ωplatinum
RTD installed in its stator it can be used as an alternative.
　　HS ‐ Humidity sensor.
　　CT ‐ Load (CT) sensor (5 Amps primary, 1000:1) for rotating machines. It should be installed on a
wire from secondary winding of the existent current transformer.
　　CTF ‐ Split‐core Current Transformer (FlexCore) with preinstalled CT sensor described above. It can
be used if it is difficult to bring a load current signal to the W‐PD60 from a distant existing current
transformer (frequently in switchgear cubicle). In this case consider installing CTF around a feeder cable
of the phase A in the motor terminal enclosure. It should be installed over the shielded part of a cable
and, therefore, is at ground potential and does not endanger insulation integrity. The cable shield should
be grounded through the CT.
All above sensors have default cable length of 65’ (20m). Specify other lengths if necessary. Every sensor
is described in separate manuals.

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2 Application
2.1 General
W‐PD60 is a versatile device that can be applied to most medium and high voltage equipment. Specifics
of a particular application (optional components and planning installation) should be taken into account
when W‐PD60 is ordered.
Issues that should be considered are:
　　Type and specifics of equipment to monitor
　　Configuration of PD sensors
　　Noise aspects
　　Device location and environmental issues
　　Additional parameters to measure
　　Networking and Communicating to the device

You may wish to use separate documents like “Install Considerations” for different type of equipment.
For each sensor installation use corresponding EE PD Sensor Installation Manual.
2.1.1 Type and specifics of equipment to monitor
In general, W‐PD60 was designed to monitor partial discharges in rotating machines, medium voltage
switchgears, cast transformers and associated connections. The connections may include cable
terminations and portions of a cable or a bus feeding a device. W‐PD60 can also be used on other types
of medium voltage and high voltage equipment. The application of the technology may require special
pre‐engineering and adaptation. Consideration should be given while attempting to use W‐PD60 on high
voltage equipment above 120kV. External noise in the form of corona discharges should be addressed in
such cases.
The nature of PD indicates it will not occur in the equipment at voltages below 2300 Volts. Marginally,
2300V equipment can be considered, but the technology is inconclusive. It may or may not detect a
significant problem at 2300V. Equipment with voltage ratings of 4160V and higher are considered
reliable for PD diagnostic applications. In general, higher voltage provides greater destructive power for
partial discharges and problems can be more readily detected and predicted.
2.2 Configuration of PD Sensors
The configuration of PD sensors is specifically application oriented, although there are some general
guidelines below. We recommend discussing any sensor installations with an Electrical application
engineer.
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2.2.1 Configuration of Alarm Thresholds
The Warning and Alarm thresholds for each channel of W‐PD60 have to be configured before any
measurement. They depend on the type of sensor used (sensor sensitivity), type of equipment and its
voltage as well as other conditions, e.g. sensor installation location, equipment environment et al.
There are no universal standard values for Warning or Alarm thresholds. The following table just shows
some typical values of the thresholds in some applications.
Application Sensor Type PDI PDI Qmax Qmax

Warning Alarm Warning Alarm
(mw) (mw) (mV) (mV)
5kV Motor / Small Coupling Capacitor 3 10 50 100
Generator
6.9kV Motor / Small Coupling Capacitor 10 30 100 500
Generator
6.9kV Motor / Small RTD 10 30 100 500
Generator
15kV Motor / Coupling Capacitor 20 100 200 1000
Generator
15kV Motor / RTD 20 100 200 1000
Generator
5 kV Switchgear Coupling Capacitor 3 5 50 100
15 kV Switchgear RFVS 3 10 50 200
15 kV Switchgear Coupling Capacitor 3 10 50 200
38 kV Switchgear RFCT 5 20 50 200

2.2.2 Noise Aspects
Noise is a major issue in any type of partial discharge measurement. Noise is always site‐related. There is
no universal solution for noise suppression in the modern world, however most noise issues can be
overcome. W‐PD60 has been designed with several noise suppressing algorithms and, along with
recommended sensors, is able to suppress most industrial noise. While planning W‐PD60 installation,
keep in mind these most common noise sources:
　　Power thyristor firing
　　Switching power supplies in modern metering and protective electronics
　　Arcing and sparking somewhere at the facility
　　Aerial corona on overhead lines on high voltage substation
　　Partial discharges in the adjacent equipment
　　Pulse signals coming from incoming lines and feeders

2.2.3 Device Location and Environmental Issues
W‐PD60 can be shipped with or without an environmental enclosure. Without the enclosure, it can be
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used indoors on switchgear lineups given a relatively clean environment.
In most applications, indoor or outdoor, W‐PD60 is contained in a NEMA‐4 enclosure protecting the
device from direct rain, sun, and dust. If the application environment is a chemically aggressive medium,
or a company policy requires a stainless steel enclosure (NEMA‐4X), please specify it on the order for
W‐PD60. Also you may use a specified NEMA4X plastic enclosure with a clear window.
In a switchgear lineup W‐PD60 can be installed without an environmental enclosure.
When planning to install W‐PD60, consider a non‐vibrating location, conveniently located in a centralized
position between all sensors and possible communicating means (phone jack, tray to control room for
alarms, etc.). The length of PD signal coaxial cables (RG58 or similar, 50Ω) can be up to 150ft. It is
preferred to keep the PD signal cables short, but 150’ is not a solid limitation.
2.2.4 Additional Parameters to Measure
Several factors can affect PD level: temperature, humidity, voltage, mechanical vibration, etc. In North
America system voltage commonly is not an issue. It is stable and does not affect PD significantly. If more
than +/‐5% voltage variation is expected, the voltage should be measured and correlated to PD activity.
Temperature is very important for rotating machine monitoring. Temperature variations can] change size
of voids and surface conductivity which subsequently cause large changes on PD. Humidity is also a
factor for line terminals in rotating machines, especially in an outdoor installation.
Temperature and humidity are important factors in switchgear; often affecting contaminated surface
conductivity or condensing moisture on some surfaces and pooling. Therefore, a varying range of PD is
expected. If insulation can vibrate against support or core rotating machines, load current is a good
parameter to correlate. Also zero load currents could be used to suspend monitoring during equipment
outage (Refer to Section 1.4.10 Measurement Suspend W‐PD60 Software Manual).

2.2.5 Networking and Communicating with W‐PD60
W‐PD60 provides several interfaces for alarms, SCADA, and data retransmission. Always wire at least
Alarm (Alarm 2) and Status relays to an annunciation system. If necessary, all relays can be wired in
series or in parallel to the same annunciator.
4‐20 mA output is for SCADA systems. A SCADA system can trend the most important parameters.
If the optional communications board is installed, the USB Device port can be connected to a local PC
running W‐PD60 software to provide device setting, initiating measurements, and downloading data.
Communication options also include RS485‐USB converter, RS485‐Ethernet converter and landline
modem. If an expert opinion will occasionally be needed, designate a permanent or temporary phone
line with a modem.
Through the Ethernet port of the optional communications board W‐PD60 status and information can be
displayed online. Data can be downloaded through the FTP server. It also can be configured as a virtual
serial port to be accessed by the W‐PD60 software.
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2.2.6 Motor and Small Generator Applications
PD sensors for small generators and medium voltage motors typically include three sensors located at
the line terminal and six to twelve RTD PD channels. Due to the large attenuation of high frequency
signals in motor winding, sensors located at the line terminals will not produce valuable information for a
winding depth; likewise, a sensor embedded into a winding will not sense discharges at the line terminal.
Two types of sensors can be used at line terminals.
　　‐Coupling Capacitors (IPDS) commonly with an 80pF capacitance. They have sufficient insulation and
connect directly to motor line terminals. These sensors exhibit the most noise‐immune characteristics
due to their low capacitance and, therefore, can suppress most low frequency noise by themselves.
Using IPDS is a highly recommended option for line terminals. Note: Installation of line terminal sensors
always requires an outage.
　　‐Radio Frequency Current Transformers (RFCT) placed on incoming feeders’ shield grounding
conductor (one per phase) or on single‐phase surge capacitor grounding conductor (one per phase).
Using a single three‐phase surge capacitor is not recommended because phase‐to‐phase
PD signals are shorted inside the capacitor and will not be detected. An advantage of RFCT is that they
are non‐invasive (no connection to a live part is required). A disadvantage of using RFCT on a cable shield
ground is, in some cases, the presence of ground noise. This means that RFCT measures all radio
frequency signals coming through the cable shield. Using RFCT on a singlephase surge capacitor ground is
more noise immune.
As stated above, additional sensors embedded into winding sensors are required. RTD outputs are
commonly used for this purpose. An RTD supplies a DC temperature signal to a metering device. An RTD
with its wires also operate as a local RF antenna for PD acquisition. High frequency signals can be filtered
out and used to for PD representation. Common noise signals from an RTD come from temperature
metering system wires. A possible source of noise can be the operation (switching pulses) of the
temperature metering system itself and/or pulses cross‐coupled to wires from another wire at the same
tray.
The RTD‐6 sensor board with embedded filters to suppress external noise. This sensor is designed as a
single board to replace the existing RTD terminal board at the motor frame. It does not affect
temperature measurements, and produces PD signals for W‐PD60. Each board can handle up to six RTDs.
If in a particular application the number of RTDs is greater than 6, an additional board will be needed. An
RTD‐6 board can be installed online which requires temporarily disabling the temperature alarm or relay
system.
Winding temperature, load current, and humidity in a terminal enclosure are the three most important
parameters to correlate. Use one of the winding RTDs for temperature measurement. It can be difficult
to bring a load current signal to the W‐PD60 enclosure from some distant CT (frequently in switchgear
cubicle). In this case you can consider installing a FlexCore CT around a feeder cable of the phase A in the
motor terminal enclosure. The FlexCore CT is installed over the shielded part of a cable and, therefore, is
at ground potential and does not endanger insulation integrity. The cable shield should be grounded
through the CT.
Note: One W‐PD60 device is required for a motor.
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2.2.7 Large Generator Applications
The large generator application is, in general, similar to one on a motor or small generator. Some
specifics include:
　　‐A coupling capacitor (IPDS) is commonly used as a sensor at line terminals. A generator equipped
with iso‐phase bus duct might produce sparking in bus supporting insulators. A software filter has been
built into the firmware. Another option is using two sets of IPDS for noise suppression.
　　‐Certain generators do not have RTDs embedded into a stator winding. For example, large
Westinghouse hydrogen cooled machines have RTDs in cooling gas pipelines. These RTDs cannot be used
as PD sensors. Verify the RTDs are located in a winding.
　　‐Large generators may have very long signal wires from the RTD to the first RTD terminal board.
Frequently, these wires are also placed into a spiral armature. These factors can significantly affect high
frequency signal propagation, attenuating the PD pulse. In order to minimize signal attenuation; one can
install the RTD‐6 board at the generator gland, where the RTD wires come out of generator.

2.2.8 MV Switchgear Applications
Two types of PD sensors can be used for switchgear lineup: coupling capacitor (IPDS – preferable option)
and RFCTs.
　　Three IPDS sensors (one per phase) are installed, commonly in every third cubicle. Therefore, each
set of three IPDSs assess the cubicle where it is installed, and the cubicles on each sides. Increasing a
distance between IPDS sets might cause some distant PD activity to be missed. Keep in mind that PD
signals attenuate approximately twice from cubicle to cubicle due to energy splitting in every
T‐connection. IPDS can be installed on a bus side or load side of a breaker. In the case of a load side, the
sensor will not measure PD while the breaker is open. In general, one W‐PD60 can handle up to 15
cubicles.
　　An RFCT sensor is installed on the incoming and outgoing feeder shield grounding conductors;
commonly, one per cubicle. Phase to phase signals can be missed in such a configuration. Installing three
RFCT sensors in every cubicle is very difficult. RFCT sensors on cable shields are susceptible to ground
noise.
　　 Two main factors, temperature and humidity, should be considered to correlate with PD. Plan on
installing temperature and humidity sensors with W‐PD60. You may also consider voltage signal, if
expected voltage variation can exceed +/‐5%.
In indoor installations W‐PD60 can be mounted without NEMA‐4 enclosure in one of the cubicles on a
back panel or door mounted. Temperature and Humidity sensors for that application can be
incorporated inside W‐PD60. Check for available space before ordering a device. In some cases, the bus
and breaker structure is very complicated. Consult with an Electrical application engineer before
ordering sensors.
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3 On‐Site Installation
USE START UP MANUAL step‐by‐step procedures as guidelines in actual installations and checking.
3.1 W‐PD60 Kit Contents
W‐PD60T is normally shipped in one of the following options:
　　‐In a NEMA‐4X enclosure.
　　‐On the mounting panel. This option is identical to the first one, except that the mounting panel is
not mounted into an enclosure.
　　‐Door mount option. This option is mainly used for W‐PD60 installation on a switchgear
compartment door in switchgear line up. W‐PD60 comes with Sensor Interface Board installed on its
back cover. Communication options e.g. modems and their power supplies are separate items. End‐user
should install W‐PD60 with communication at a convenient location(s).
See Section 1.5 W‐PD60 mounting options and sensor connection which explains W‐PD60 mounting
options and sensor connection to its terminals.
W‐PD60 Kit Contents:
Item Description Included/Optional Q‐ty Comments

W‐PD60 Device in enclosure, or Included 1 Specify power voltage 115
panel mount, or door–flush VAC or 230 VAC at order
mount (specify at order)
115VAC, 10 A receptacle Included for 115VAC power 1 Not included for door
mount option and 230VAC
power
Vinyl insulated Straight Blade Included 20
Terminals TV14‐10BL for
termination of coaxial
cable sheaths
W‐PD60 Communications Optional 1 If included, it will be
Board assembled inside W‐PD60
TS ‐Temperature sensor, 3‐wire Optional 1 As default for switchgear
100Ω RTD with 65’ cable applications, installed on
the sensor interface
board.
CT ‐ Load current Sensor CT Optional 1 Needed for rotating
(5 Amps primary, 1000:1) equipment
with 65’ cable
CTF ‐ Split‐core Current Optional 1 Convenient to install in
Transformer (FlexCore) with 65’ motor termination box.
cable Specify current ratio while
ordering.
HS ‐ Humidity Sensor with Optional 1 As default for switchgear
65’ cable applications, installed on
the sensor interface
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board.
Land Line Modem Optional 1 Installed on the mounting
panel, if order
RS485/USB or RS485/Ethernet Optional 1 Will need one for a
converter with power supply location or for every
module device in Ethernet
network. May not be
needed if optional
communications board is
ordered.
IPDS‐XX ‐ PD Sensor (supplied Optional 3 Specify it when ordering
with 65’ coaxial cables for
connection to the device)
RTD‐6 ‐ PD Sensor (supplied Optional 1 Specify it when ordering
with 65’ coaxial cables for
connection to the device)
PD Sensor – RFCT with 65’ Optional 3 Specify it when ordering
coaxial cable

Additional not included cables can be required:
　　‐AC power cable 3‐wire (11 Amps).
　　‐Twisted pair cables (AWG16‐20) for communication
We recommend for these applications the following tray cables from Allied Electronics:
Twisted pair:
Stock # 216‐2722 (22AWG) by BELDEN Mfr’s #9322
Stock # 216‐2724 (20AWG), by BELDEN Mfr’s #9320 (Preferable for communications over 1000ft)
Stock # 216‐2660 (20AWG), by BELDEN Mfr’s #1033A
Shielded 3‐wire cable (if T<800C),
Stock # 216‐2738 (22AWG), by BELDEN Mfr’s #9363
Stock # 216‐2740 (20AWG), by BELDEN Mfr’s #9364
Stock # 216‐2666 (18AWG), by BELDEN Mfr’s #1036A
You may order these cables through EE PD. Also additional RG‐58 coaxial cables can be ordered through
EE PD in 500’ or 1000’ spools.
3.2 Important Note on Sensor Installation
W‐PD60 software has several useful configuration templates allowing simple configuration for a majority
of standard applications.
These templates for rotating machines assume that all coupling capacitors are connected sequentially to
first PD channels in sequence of A‐B‐C. RTDs come after coupling capacitors again in sequences of A‐B‐C.
Following this rule while connecting sensors to IG will simplify configuration later on!
For switchgear application first connect all coupling capacitors to the first PD channels in sequence of
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A‐B‐C and then connect the RFCT sensors
3.3 Step 1 ‐ Hardware Installation
This section provides general guidelines. Specific options ordered with W‐PD60 must be taken into
account during each installation.
　　‐Select a convenient location for the W‐PD60 enclosure. It should be as close as possible to the
equipment being monitored. Avoid locations with excessive vibrations, heat and direct sun light. Cable
length from PD sensors should not exceed 150ft (50m). It is usually convenient to install the device in the
center of the sensor locations, keeping PD signal cable lengths approximately the same. It is not
necessary to have cable lengths exactly the same.
　　‐Run conduits (if necessary) for the cables to all PD sensors, communication, analog signal cable,
and for the power supply. Follow the corresponding installation manual for wiring to the PD sensors.
　　‐Install the current sensor on the secondary circuit of a current transformer measuring the
equipment load current. Phase A is preferred, but is not necessary.
Note: It is often less expensive to install an additional current transformer inside a motor termination
enclosure, rather than run conduits and wires from a distant breaker.
　　‐Install the temperature sensor (if ordered separately) inside the switchgear at a suitable location
closely representing the inside temperature. A rear compartment at the middle of a lineup usually works
well for this. In the case of a motor or generator, use one of the spare winding RTDs. Otherwise locate
the temperature sensor at a suitable location closely representing the stator winding temperature.
　　‐Install the humidity sensor (if ordered separately) inside the switchgear at a suitable location
closely representing the inside humidity. A rear compartment at the middle of a lineup usually works
well for this also). In the case of a motor or generator, the humidity sensor should be installed inside the
motor terminal enclosure to represent humidity at the line terminals. Insulation near the line terminals is
most influenced by humidity variations.
　　‐Connect the modem (if ordered separately) to a dedicated analog telephone line using a 2‐wire
telephone cable with RJ11 connectors. The modem can also be installed at separate location. Several
W‐PD60s can be networked together via RS‐485 network, using one modem for all of them.
　　‐When networking several W‐PD60s together via RS‐485, use a daisy‐chain configuration. The chain
must be terminated with a (typically) 120 _ resistor at the end.
　　‐Run all cables into the W‐PD60 enclosure. Leave at least 24” of excess cabling in the enclosure to
ease terminating.
Note: Label all cables!!!.
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3.4 Step 2 ‐ Sensor and power connections
The unit is to be provided with a disconnect device near the unit during installation. Note: Do not apply
115/230 VAC power at this time.
　　‐Connect coax cables to all PD sensors according to PD sensor installation manual.
　　‐Connect a 3‐conductor shielded cable to spare platinum 100_ RTD terminals in a motor (or
generator) according to drawings and RTD type. If an external temperature sensor was installed, connect
its leads to W‐PD60 according to the drawing shipped with this W‐PD60. Label all conductors on both
ends. (Check documentation! The temperature sensor may have already been installed on the sensor
interface board for a door mount device.)
　　‐Connect the current sensor according to the drawing shipped with this W‐PD60 and sensor manual.
　　‐Connect the humidity sensor according to its manuals. A humidity sensor has three wires: +5 Volt,
Ground, and Signal. Refer to the W‐PD60 drawing and sensor manual. (Check documentation! The
humidity sensor may have already been installed on the sensor interface board for a door mount device.)
　　‐Connect the voltage sensor if applicable. Label the positive polarity terminal with a (+) or dot.
Note: Do not connect to the PT at this time.
The sensor cable connections are not to be user accessible after installation.
3.5 Step 3 ‐ Connections to the device.
Connect all cables from the sensors to the device in accordance with Section 1.5.
Use the actual wiring diagram supplied with W‐PD60.
3.6 Step 4 ‐ Device Installation and Final Connections
　　‐Connect the voltage sensor to the PT secondary at this time (if applicable).
　　‐Check proper sensors connections with a multi‐meter. Use the detailed check‐list from the Start Up
manuals.
　　‐Install W‐PD60 and fasten it to the standoffs with the supplied screws.
　　‐Connect the flat ribbon cable from W‐PD60 to the Signal Interface Board. Make sure that the two
connector latches are locked.
　　‐Check that the 3‐pin output relay molded connectors are inserted in their respective terminals on
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the right side of W‐PD60. The relay outputs are, from top to bottom:
• Alarm (or Alarm 2) Relay
• Warning (or Alarm 1) Relay
•Device Status Relay
　　‐Switch Power On to the W‐PD60. “Loading” and firmware version should appear on the device
display. Device is now ready for setup and operation.
　　‐Verify the signal wires and power are connected to the modem or/and converter. They typically
have LEDs indicating power ON.

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4 Startup
REFER TO START UP MANUALS for short verification and start up procedures.

4.1 General Setting with Keypad
W‐PD60 setting can be done from the front panel keypad or from a PC using W‐PD60 software via the
RS485 communication port or USB port on the optional communications board. (For software settings
please refer to the Software manual.)
Setting the device from a PC is easier, but there are some settings which can be changed ONLY from the
keypad. These are parameters or procedures that must be set at device commissioning time or at factory
calibration:
　　Modbus device address on a network
　　Modbus transmission Baud Rate
　　Phase Shift detection (Learn more in Section 7 Appendix II Synchronization and Phase Reference
Shift before starting this).
　　Temperature channel calibration (commonly calibrated in the factory)
　　Current / Voltage channel calibration
　　Set ModBus Protocol
　　Set Frequency Range
　　Set minimum level for Noise filter

4.2 Quick Start Up
Normally, W‐PD60 is pre‐configured at the factory for a particular application in accordance with the
questionnaire filled out by the customer during the ordering process. The setup procedures below are
minimum requirements for setting up for monitoring. Specific applications might require some additional
procedures. This sequence of steps is optimized for most typical cases, so following this sequence should
minimize setup problems.
Once W‐PD60 is installed, all sensors are connected and the equipment is powered up, a number of
critical parameters must be configured at commissioning. The following description presents an ordered
procedure for device settings. For a full description of setup options refer to the sections below and the
software manual. Some of the setting procedures may be skipped if the default factory settings are used.
The following procedure assumes the most difficult manual setup. If set from a PC, many settings can be
combined into one setup command. Refer to the W‐PD60 Software Manual for details.

Quick Startup Procedures through Keypad

Parameter or Function/Note See section #
Procedure
Clear All Clears all device data memory. 6.3.1
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Memory This is necessary at the beginning of PD monitoring of NEW equipment.
Enter Setup Enter the appropriate password to enter setup (Set). Your password is 5421 6
Date & Time Note that setting the date earlier than the date of the last recorded 6.2.1, 6.2.2
measurement data causes an Alarm condition.
Device Address Device is shipped with the ModBus address 01. Make sure that the device 6.2.16
address is unique in RS‐485 network. The same addresses assigned to
multiple devices will cause problems and contradictions in communications.
Rated Voltage Should be set before voltage channel calibration. 6.2.10
Voltage is used in PDI calculations.
Rated Current Should be set before current channel calibration. 6.2.11
Activate Activate PD channel that will be used for monitoring. 6.2.3
Channels It is preferable to activate only the necessary channels and leave all the rest
inactive.
If none of channels is active, the device will not start a measurement. The
Noise filter normally should be ON
Channel Ideally, sensor sensitivity should be determined by off line calibration test 6.2.5
Sensitivity during the sensors’ installation. This does not always happen. Use suggested
options in such case. Keep in mind that you may not be using an accurate
number. Make sure that sensors of the same type and similar purpose have
the same sensitivity.
Channel Phase Sensors connected to a particular channel are in most cases associated with 6.2.22
some phase. For example, a coupling capacitor connected to the phase B
should be associated with phase B. Set associated phase for all active
channels.
In some cases a sensor senses all three phases (example, RFVS sensor in
switchgear). There is not a phase association in such a case ‐ leave the phase
A.
Parameters to Set parameters to scroll on the display you need in monitoring mode. 6.2.4
Display
Determine Low This procedure is not necessary in most applications. You can omit it. 6.2.34
Magnitude Limit This utility, available only from the front panel keypad, will detect the Low
for Channels Limits for each channel independently. Select the Auomatic mode and wait
until it completes. Scroll through the results and compare detected values for
all channels with the same sensitivity. If they differ by 3 zones or less, allow
the device to align them. Otherwise, leave them as is. Remember:
sensitivities should be set for each channel before this operation.
Calibration for The goal of these procedures is to convert current and voltage inputs into 6.2.29
Current and meaningful numbers on the display and in the database. 6.2.30
Voltage You may enter coefficients manually or automatically determine them while
Channels setting the device.
The automatic procedure is available only from the front panel keypad. It
converts the voltage and current inputs into % of rated value.
Activate These options use Current, Voltage, and/or Temperature (not recommended) 6.2.25
Auxiliary readings to suspend measurements when any of them go beyond pre‐set 6.2.26
Parameters to boundaries.
Suspend Current is the best parameter to determine if equipment is out of service and
Measurements suspend measurements. Activate current for continuous check and set its
boundaries. It is sufficient to set the current % lower boundary at 10–20%.
Measurements will be suspended if the current goes below this value.
Number of Determines the length of time for a single measurement for one magnitude 6.2.12
Power Cycles window.
for Each 60 cycles is optimal but you may set it higher if better statistics is needed.
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Measurement Increasing the number of cycles will proportionally increase the
(per acquisition) measurement time.
Estimate the measurement time in seconds is as follows: number of active
channels * 21 magnitude windows * selected number of cycles / power
frequency. As an example with 15 channels and 60 cycles and 60Hz =
15*21*60/60=315sec _ 5 minutes.
Select PDI or Choose PDI or Qmax as the parameter to represent the overall PD 6.2.19
Qmax activity. This parameter is used for Alarm, Display and 4‐20mA output.
Detection and The phase reference shift is the phase angle between the InsuGard 6.2.21
setting of Phase synchronization signal and a reference signal from the phase A voltage in the
Reference Shift monitored object. W‐PD60 uses this value for correct phase‐resolved data
representation in W‐PD60 software and for analysis associated with this data.
If this phase shift is known or determined by any tool (UPDA, oscilloscope or
any phase meter) it should be manually entered in W‐PD60 settings. If it is
unknown it can be detected by W‐PD60 using a reference signal from phase A
of the monitored object or any other reference signal which has a known
phase shift relative to phase A. For this measurement W‐PD60 works as
simple phase meter.
(See Section 7 Appendix II Synchronization and Phase Reference Shift
for complete details.)
Measurement W‐PD60 is shipped with a schedule to take four measurements a day. This is 6.2.6
Schedule the factory default setting. If needed, a single measurement can be done at
any time with a command from a PC or the front panel keypad..
There is also an option to schedule measurements by time interval.
Remember: the interval must be greater than the time of a single
measurement!
Set Data Save The Alarm and Warning Relays can be set in one of three modes: 6.2.13
Mode 1. Disabled (OFF) – The relay will not close contacts in the case of an
alarm/warning condition.
2. Enabled (On) – The relay will keep alarm/warning contacts closed
continuously while alarm/warning conditions are present
3. Enabled for Time (t) – The alarm/warning relay contacts will be closed for
the specified time (in sec.) when an alarm/warning condition is detected
Exit Setup Press ESC.
Start a Single This immediately starts a full measurement. As soon as the measurement 6.2.37
Measurement completes check that the results are reasonable!

4.3 Communications Board Setup
If the optional communications board is installed some configuration and driver installation must be
completed to gain complete access to all of its features. There are three communication ports available.

Figure 4‐1 Communication Board Ports for W‐PD60
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4.3.1 USB
1. Device USB port. This port is used for local communications between the W‐PD60 and a computer
through a USB A/B cable. A software driver must be installed on the computer prior to use. The complete
driver installation instructions can be found at Section 9 ‐ Appendix IV USB Device Driver Installation.
2. Host USB port. This port is reserved for future use.
4.3.2 Ethernet
There are several functions available through the Ethernet port including webpage display, FTP upload or
download and operation as a virtual serial port.
Before any settings can be changed, you may need to change your computer’s network setting and
access the W‐PD60 with an Ethernet cable connected directly between your computer and the
communications board’s Ethernet port. The following are typical steps to initialize the communications.
The default IP address for the communications board is 192.168.1.1. Note, if you plan to access W‐PD60
on a LAN, or you need to remote monitor W‐PD60 online, you will need to change the IP address to an
address compatible with the network where W‐PD60 is installed..

4.3.2.1 Change on a Computer’s Network Settings
1. Go to “Network Connections”. If a Wireless Network is used, disable it, then right Click on “Local Area
Connection”, and click on “Properties
2. Click on “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”, then click on “Properties”
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3. Before making any changes, please note the current settings so that you can restore the settings upon
completion. Change the settings to what is shown below.
4. Connect your computer to the Ethernet port on W‐PD60 with an Ethernet cable. Open Internet Explorer, type in
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“192.168.1.1” on the address bar and the following screen will appear. Type in “admin” for the User name and
Password and you are ready to go.

4.3.2.2 Webpage
W‐PD60 information can be accessed via webpages through the Ethernet port,. Some parameters must
be configured before connecting to a network. Several other parameters should be customized to match
the particular location. Details can be found at Section 8 Appendix III Communications Board Interface.
The following table provides steps for configuring a typical installation.

Parameter or Function/Note See section #
Procedure
Date and Time Set the current date and time, synchronization to Network Time Protocol 8.5
servers, date format, time zone, and temperature units.
Network Set Ethernet port configuration if connecting to an Ethernet network. 8.2
Modbus RTU Set Modbus Address and baud rate if connecting to a Modbus RS‐485 8.4
network.
Email Configure email server, recipient, and event trigger information for periodic 8.7
and alarm event email generation.
FTP Client Configure FTP server information and upload interval for automatic upload 8.6
of the measurement database.
Access Control Change passwords for web page access 8.3
Web Page Customize location, contact information, and display names for web pages. 8.8, 8.9, 8.10
Customization

4.3.2.3 Remote Communications As A Serial Port
The Ethernet port can be configured as a virtual serial port which acts exactly the same way as the USB
port does. When connected to a Local Area Network (LAN), W‐PD60 software can communicate with
W‐PD60 remotely with the use of the serial port number created during the setup procedures.
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When users log into the company’s network through a VPN from an outside network, communications
with W‐PD60 may also be possible depending on the company’s firewall and network settings.
Please follow the steps in Section 10 Appendix V Ethernet Virtual Communications Port Driver
Installation to set up the virtual serial port on the computer.

4.3.3 Tips for Communications Setup
The following tips only apply to W‐PD60 with the optional communications board.
1. There is always a waiting time ranging from 20 seconds to 5 minutes before W‐PD60 software can
communicate with an W‐PD60 unit after the following operations: W‐PD60 is powered up (1 minute),
after keypad Memory and Set operations, during and for a short time after a measurement cycle.
2. If communications through the USB port is not successful, unplug the USB cable and then plug it back
into the computer. Note, please do not connect a USB cable between W‐PD60 and a computer while the
computer is starting up or shutting down.
3. During a measurement cycle, W‐PD60 cannot be accessed using W‐PD60 software through the virtual
serial port or USB port, however, the webpage will still display the information on W‐PD60 stored before
the measurement.
4. If you are communicating through a virtual serial port via Ethernet, you may need to check if the IP
address has been changed on the communications board. It is preferable to have a static IP address for
the W‐PD60.

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5 Troubleshooting
5.1 Troubleshooting Tips
Possible problems and probably causes and remedies are listed in the table below:
## Problem Probable Cause Recommended remedy

1 The front panel Lost power ‐Check incoming power;
display is blank. ‐Remove the power leads and check the resistance
between neutral and line on the W‐PD60 input. It should
be about 47 _ for 115 VAC and about 157_ for 230VAC A
high resistance reading may indicate a blown fuse. If
necessary, replace the fuse and reconnect the power. If
significantly lower resistance is measured return the
unit for repair.
Firmware programming Try to reprogram in accordance with Firmware Upgrade
has not competed manual. If this fails, return the unit for repair.
successfully
2 The front panel No data stored in W‐PD60 Scroll manually using the arrow keys. Start a single
display is not memory measurement to place data in memory.
scrolling. Internal clock failure Scroll until Time appears on the display Observe that the
seconds are changing. If not, try reprogramming the
firmware. If this action fails, return the unit for repair.
3 When W‐PD60 was sitting for a Let the clock battery charge and update the date/time
communicating to long time without power. from a PC or the front panel keypad.
the device, there is If the problem persists, return the unit for repair.
a message that
Date/Time differs
from computer
time significantly.
4 The front panel Upgrade the firmware. If this action fails return the unit
display is blinking, for repair.
can’t communicate
to the device from
software.
5 Flash Error Cycle input power to the unit off and back on.
message appears If this doesn’t help upgrade the firmware. If this doesn’t
on the front panel help download data to the PC database and clear the
display. W‐PD60 memory.
If the problem persists return the unit for repair.
6 Error I Channel or X Channel calibration Upgrade the firmware. In rare instances this may correct
Error N Channel failed the problem. If this does not, return the unit for repair.
appears on the
front panel display.
7 The front panel Lost contact between Remove W‐PD60 back cover, unlock the connector push
keypad is not front panel flat cable and cable in gently, lock connector. Carefully replace the
working. the connector on the back cover.
processor board Don’t pinch the cable. If this does not correct the
problem, return the unit for repair
8 Communications The RS485 network Check the address setting in the software and in
from the PC to address is incorrect. W‐PD60.
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W‐PD60 failed. The communications baud Set the same baud rate in the PC and W‐PD60 – the

rate is incorrect. default baud rate is 9600.
The serial COM port # in Check the computer port setting and type the proper
software is incorrect COM port # into the software.
The modem or converter Restore the settings to the as‐shipped values or
setting is incorrect. according to the settings in the modem/converter
manuals.
The Comm. Board has not Wait for about 1 minute before trying any
fully started up communication operation.
USB from the Comm. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable on the Comm.
Board does not work Board
9 W‐PD60 is not The Load Threshold Uncheck the box if W‐PD60 has no load sensor option.
making Control check box is
measurements. software is checked, while
the load current is below
the threshold or zero
The load sensor not Check the current sensor connections.
properly connected
The load current Set the rated current first, and then perform calibration
calibration has not been in accordance with this manual.
performed or is incorrect Note that after the rated current has been set from the
keypad, exit the set mode and go to the set mode again
for calibration.
The flat ribbon cable Check the flat rbbon cable connections.
between W‐PD60 and the
Sensor Interface board is
not properly connected on
either end,
10 The load current See above See above
readings are
incorrect.
11 The readings for The flat ribbon cable Check the flat ribbon cable connections.
temperature, between W‐PD60 and the
humidity and load Sensor Interface board is
current are not properly connected on
incorrect. either end.
12 The temperature The temperature sensor Check the sensors connection with an Ohmmeter. Check
readings are not connected properly. that the voltage on the connected sensor signal
incorrect. terminals is about 0.25 VDC
The flat ribbon cable Check the flat ribbon cable connections.
between W‐PD60 and the
Sensor Interface board is
not properly connected on
either end.
The temperature
calibration coefficients Recall the BackUp settings in the W‐PD60 software and
have been corrupted. “Send Settings to W‐PD60” with “Edit Analog Input
Calibration Coef.” window opened.
13 The humidity The switch on the Sensor Set the switch to the H% position
readings are Interface board is in the
incorrect. “Reference” position.
The humidity sensor is not
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connected properly. Check that the voltage between contacts #10 and #12
on the Sensor Interface board is between 1.5 and 4 Vdc
The humidity calibration Recall the BackUp settings in the W‐PD60 software and
coefficients have been “Send Settings to W‐PD60” with “Edit Analog Input
corrupted. Calibration Coef.” window opened.
14 W‐PD60 doesn’t PC or W‐PD60 rebooted Disconnect and reconnect USB cable
communicate with USB cable connected.
through USB port

W‐PD60 replacement procedure:
1. Have all configuration and data ready in the PC database file for the OLD W‐PD60.
2. Run W‐PD60 Software. DO NOT open “Edit Analog Input Calibration Coef.” Window in software
Configuration
3. Change the “Magnitude Threshold, V” of the Continuous Watch function in the Configuration Tab with
the new value which should be labeled on the front panel of the NEW W‐PD60.
4. Send the Settings to the NEW W‐PD60. Get the Settings from the NEW W‐PD60 and click “Update the
Database with the Current Device Configuration”. Backup the Settings. The database software will have
analog coefficient for the NEW W‐PD60 with the remainder of the settings from the OLD W‐PD60.

5.2 Error Messages
W‐PD60 performs various tests when it powers up, before every measurement, and under some other
conditions. If a fault is detected, an error message is displayed, and the Red LED is turned on. W‐PD60
may display the following error messages:
　　No Synch. Signal ‐‐ ‐ Indicates a loss of the synchronization signal. Check that the external
synchronization signal is above 0.4VAC and also refer to Section 7 Appendix II Synchronization and Phase
Reference Shift for correct jumper configuration and more details.
　　Clock Error – This message indicates that some data in the device’s internal memory has a date
stamp that is later than the current date. This condition degrades data consistency. To correct this
condition download all data to the PC software, then delete all data in W‐PD60 and set the correct date
and time. (Refer to Section 6.2.1 Setting Date and Section 6.2.2 Setting Time).
　　Error | Channel – Indicates that the PD measuring channel did not pass calibration. If this message
appears consistently, the device must be returned for repair.
　　Error N Channel – Indicates that the PD noise filter channel did not pass calibration. If this appears
consistently the device must be returned for repair.
　　FLASH Error – Indicates an error reading from internal FLASH memory. This may be fixed by deleting
data from device memory. If this does not help, the device must be returned for repair.
　　STOPPED – Indicates measurements are stopped and the device will not resume measurements
automatically. Please refer to Section 6.2.20 Start/Stop W‐PD60 for details on resuming operation from
the front panel keypad or refer to the Software manual to resume operation from a PC.
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5.3 Fuse Replacement
If 115/230VAC power is present, but the device display and LEDs do not turn on, the fuse may have
blown. If no permanent damage has occurred fuse replacement may correct the problem. The display
and LEDs may also be blank during reprogramming of the firmware or after an unsuccessful attept at
programming.
Remove input power and check the resistance between Line and Neutral inputs. For 115VAC applications
it should be about 47_, for 230VAC applications about 157 _. Change the fuse if the resistance is very
high. If the resistance is significantly less, the power transformer has probably failed and the unit should
be returned for repair.
Attention!!! Fuse replacement requires partial disassembly of the device and must be performed by a
qualified person.
W‐PD60 uses 5x20 mm, 250VAC rated Time Lag fuses by BEL Inc.: for 115VAC – 200mA fuse 5ST200‐R,
for 230VAC – 100mA fuse 5ST100‐R.
The fuse location is shown in Figure 5‐1 with the device back cover removed.

Figure 5‐1 Fuse inside W‐PD60

For fuse replacement:
　　Disconnect the device from 115/230 VAC power;
　　Disconnect the flat ribbon cable from the Sensor Interface Board;
　　Disconnect all connectors located on the right side of the device;
　　Unscrew the four screws on the front panel, holding the device to the panel;
　　Unscrew the two screws on the small back cover and disconnect flat ribbon cable from the device;
　　Unscrew the four screws holding the device back cover and carefully remove the cover. Pay
particular attention to the flat cable connecting device’s keypad;
　　Check the old fuse, and if it blown replace it with new one.
　　Carefully reassemble the device and make all connections;
　　Check for correct connections and then reapply power.

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Attention!!! If after fuse replacement the second fuse opens while powering the device up, do not
attempt replacing the fuse for a second time.

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6 Appendix I W‐PD60 Front Panel Keypad Operation
6.1 Keypad
W‐PD60 has eight pushbuttons on the keypad. The functionality of each pushbutton is:
　　«ESC» ‐used for canceling a command and returning to the previous or higher‐level submenu;
　　«←»«→»«↑»«↓» – used to change values or navigate through menu options;
　　«Enter» ‐ used to select a menu option, start a procedure, or to confirm a value change;
　　«Memory» ‐ used to read measurement data in device memory;
　　«Set» ‐ used to enter the setup mode.
The «Set» key should be pressed to enter the setup mode. The password prompt should appear on the
display as shown:

Enter the password 5421 by using «←» and «→» to move to different digits and «↑» and «↓» to
change the values, then press «Enter». The password is coded into device memory and cannot be
changed.
Wait about 20 seconds for the display to change from dashed lines to “Set date” before pressing any
other key. If the wrong password is entered the dashed lines remain on the display until another key is
pressed.
When W‐PD60 is in «Set» mode, the LED beside «Set» will be on.
Note that if W‐PD60 is in «Set» mode for about 20 minutes, the setup menu will exit to the upper menu
until it fully exits the «Set» mode to normal operating mode.
Scroll through the setup options by pressing «→» or «←» keys and select an option by pressing «Enter».
Exit the setup mode by pressing «ESC». All changes will be saved in setup memory upon exit.
The following settings are listed in the order of pressing «→» after entering «Set» mode. If «←» is
used, the settings order listed below should be reversed.
6.2 Setup via Keypad
6.2.1 Setting Date
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This setting is used to set the date in W‐PD60 with the format of MM/DD/YY. Press «Enter».
Use «←» and «→»to move to the different digits to change. Use «↑» and «↓» to change the
corresponding values. When finished, press «Enter» to confirm and exit. To discard the changes, press
«ESC» to exit.
In case the date is set earlier than the measurement data record with the latest preexisting date/time
stamp, then the following screen appears:
You can exit without erasing records by pressing «ESC». This will cause the “Alarm” LED to be turned on
and “Clock Error” will be displayed upon exiting the Set mode. If pressing «Enter», all the measurement
records later than the set data will be cleared.
If the date is changed to an earlier date by the W‐PD60 software, the memory will not be cleared, but
the “Alarm” LED will be turned on and “Clock Error” will be displayed.
6.2.2 Setting Time

This setting is used to set the time in W‐PD60 with the format of HH:MM:SS. Press «Enter».
Use «←» and «→»to move to the different digits to change. Use «↑» and «↓» to change the
corresponding values. When finished, press «Enter» to confirm and exit. To discard the changes, press
«ESC» to exit.
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6.2.3 Set Active Channels
W‐PD60 has 15 signal channels. Depending upon the application, some channels are used while the rest
remain inactive. To conserve memory and minimize measurement time do not activate more channels
than necessary. This setting is used to set the active and inactive channels.
Press «Enter».
Use «←» or «→» to select the Channel number, use «↑» or «↓» to switch it “On” or “Off”.
When all of the channels are properly set, press «Enter» to confirm the changes or «ESC» to discard the
changes.
Then the following screen appears
Use «←» or «→» to switch the Noise Filter to “On” or “Off “, then press «Enter».
6.2.4 Set Display Parameters
This setting is used to determine which parameters will be automatically scrolled on the display when
W‐PD60 is not making a measurement.
Press «Enter»
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Use «←» or «→» to select “On” or “Off”.
Use «↑» to continue to scroll through the items as listed below, or press «↓» to scroll back through the
items. The following is a list of all the options.
Turn on the date display:
An example of the displayed information:
Turn on the time display:
Turn on the display for next scheduled measurement time:
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Turn on the PD data display:
The PD data acquired in last measurement in each active channel will be displayed. Inactive channel(s)
will not be displayed. An example of the displayed information if PDI is the selected parameter:
The “Chan” means the Channel number, “%PD” means the measured PD as a percentage of the preset
alarm level. For “Status”, Low means below the ”Normal” Threshold, Norm means elevated PD activity
but still normal (above the “Normal” Threshold, but below the “Warning” threshold), Warn means above
the “Warning” threshold but below the “Alarm” threshold and Alarm means above the ”Alarm”
threshold. The displayed example means for Channel 2, the measured PDI is 30% of preset alarm level.
The status is normal. The thresholds that control this status are set in Section 6.2.9: Set Alarm and Trend
Thresholds.
An example of the displayed information if Qmax is the selected parameter (For details on how to switch
to PDI or Qmax, please refer to Section 6.2.19: Select PDI or Qmax):
“Qmax” shows the measured data. “Chan” and “Status” show the same information as for PDI described
above.
Turn on the frequency display. The frequency of the signal used for synchronization is displayed. The
default is the power frequency for W‐PD60.

Turn on the temperature display:
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Turn on the voltage display: Note that the input channel used to measure voltage is typically used to
measure humidity. In this case the voltage display should be turned off.
An example of the displayed information. The voltage is displayed as a percent of rated voltage.
Turn on the load current display:
An example of the displayed information: The current is displayed as a percent of rated current.
Turn on the relative humidity display: Note that if a humidity sensor is installed and this display is turned
on then either the voltage display (typical) or current display should be turned off, depending on which
input channel the humidity sensor is connected to.
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6.2.5 Set Sensor Sensitivity

W‐PD60 can use almost any PD sensor that is capable of operating in the radio‐frequency band. Sensors
differ by their response to the same discharge event. In other words, sensors have different sensitivity. In
order to take into account the specifics of a particular sensor, proper sensitivity for each sensor should
be set. Generally sensor sensitivity can be determined through off line sensor calibration.
It is recommended that you use the same sensitivity for all sensors of the same type and function.
If off‐line sensor calibration cannot be easily performed, use the suggested values below (the value in
parenthesis is the preferred one for each type of sensor):
1. Coupling Capacitor 3 ‐ 5 nC/Volt (3)
2. RFCT on cable drain shield 5 ‐ 10 nC/Volt (10)
3. RFCT on surge capacitor ground 3 ‐ 5 nC/Volt (5)
4. RTD sensor in motor/small generator (no spiral shielding on RTD wires) 5 – 15 nC/Volt (10)
5. RTD sensor in large generator in spiral shields 50 – 70 nC/Volt (50)
6. RFVS sensor in switchgear 10 – 20 nC/Volt. (15)
Press «Enter»

This shows the sensitivity for channel 1 is currently set at 10.00 nC/Volt. Use «↑» or «↓» to change the
Channel number. Press «Enter», then use «↑» or «↓» to change the values. Use «←» or «→» to move
to the different digits. For each channel, press «Enter» again to confirm the change. After all change are
completed, press «ESC» to exit.
6.2.6 Set Measurement Schedule

W‐PD60 can be set with a fixed time or time interval to make PD measurement automatically. This
setting is used to set the time or time interval. Press «Enter».
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1. To configure W‐PD60 to make measurement according to the time of a day, use «←» or «→» until
“Time of Day” is displayed as shown above . Press «Enter». Use «↑» or «↓» to scroll through the
different measurement time settings.
When the time shown is 00:00, it means that no time has been set for “# XX”. To change the time, press
«Enter». Then use «↑» or «↓» to change the value of the hour or minute. Use «←» or «→» to switch
between hour and minute. After each change is made, press «Enter» to confirm it. Press «ESC» when all
changes are made. W‐PD60 allows up to 50 measurement times to be set up.
2. To configure W‐PD60 to make measurement by time interval, use «←» or «→» until “Time Interval”
is displayed as shown above. Press «Enter». Use «_» or «_» to switch between hour and minute. Use
«↑» or «↓» to change the value of the hour or minute.
The example shown above means W‐PD60 will make a measurement every 6 hours. Press «Enter» to
save the time interval and exit. Press «ESC» to discard changes to the time interval and exit.
Please note that the Time Interval set must be less than the time for a single measurement. Otherwise
you may create an infinite cycle and will not be able to get out without rebooting. To estimate the time
of a measurement use the formula t= Ncycle *Nch*21/ f +1 minute, Ncycle – number of power cycles, Nch –
number of active channels, f is the power frequency, usually 60 or 50.
Note: The W‐PD60 will make measurements according to “Time of Day” or “Time Interval”, whichever is
set last.
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6.2.7 Set Data Saving Mode

Two data saving modes are available: Full (saving all the data including full three dimensional
Phase‐Resolved Pulse Height Distribution (PRPHD) matrixes for every measurement) and Brief (saving
header only including PDI or Qmax for most measurements, and saving full PRPHD matrixes at a
programmable interval).
Press «Enter»
1. To save data in the Full mode, use «←» or «→» until “Full” is displayed as shown above, then press
«Enter».
2. To save data in the Brief mode use «←» or «→» until “Brief” is diplayed as shown above, then press
«Enter».
The next setting is used to set how often measurement data will be saved in the Full mode. At all other
times measurement data is saved in the Brief mode.
Use «←» or «→» to switch between the two digits. Use «↑» or «↓» to change the digits.
Then press «Enter»
The last setting for this mode is used to determine which measurement on the specified day will be
saved in full mode.
Use «←» or «→» to switch between the two digits. Use «↑» or «↓» to change the digits, then press
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«Enter» to save the changes..
Note: We suggest saving full data twice per month. This is sufficient for later diagnostics. Full data can be
saved at any time by the operator with a single measurement. For details, please refer to Section 6.2.37 ‐
Start a Single Measurement.
6.2.8 Set Pulse Width and Interval

This procedure sets the allowed PD pulse width and the allowed time interval (or dead time) between
two consecutive pulses. The pulse width setting helps to reject industrial noise since this noise often
produces a much longer pulse than PD. The time between pulses sets the criteria to determine when a
new pulse appears vs. when a signal is a continuation (tail) of the previous pulse.
Press «Enter»
Use «↑» or «↓» to change the channel number. Then press «Enter» again
Use «↑» or «↓» to switch between “PD Width” and time “Interval”. Use «←» or «→» to change the
values.
For the PD width, the selections are:
_ 640nS (recommended for RTD, IPDS, RFVS and RFCT sensors)
_ 1280nS (may be used for RFCT sensors on cables)
_ 2560nS
For the time interval, the selections are 640nS, 1280nS or 2560nS (recommended).
After all changes for a channel are done, press «Enter» to confirm and move to the next channel . After
changes for all channels are confirmed, press «ESC» to exit.
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6.2.9 Set Alarm and Trend Thresholds

W‐PD60 operates the alarm contacts based on the PD parameter level and trend (rate of parameter
change). Two PD parameters are available for alarming: PDI – partial discharge intensity and Qmax –
maximum PD pulse magnitude @ 0.2 PPC repetition rate. Only one parameter can be enabled for
alarming at a time. Refer to Section 6.2.19 ‐ Select PDI or Qmax for how to switch between the two
parameters. The same parameter applies to the 4‐20mAmp output.
　　There are three level thresholds: Alarm, Warning, and Normal. The Alarm and Warning thresholds
determine when the alarm and warning relays will be operated.. The Normal threshold suppresses trend
alarm calculations while the PD parameter is at or below this level. In general, we recommend having the
following proportion between threshold limits: Warning 25‐50% of Alarm, and Normal 15‐25% of
Warning.
Press «Enter»
Use «↑» or «↓» to change the channel number. Then press «Enter» again:
The screen above is for the PDI Normal level setting.
Use «↑» or «↓» to scroll through the different threshold level settings as listed in the following screens,
then press «Enter» to modify the individual thresholds:
The screen above is for the PDI Warning Level setting.
The screen above is for the PDI Alarm level setting.
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The screen above is for the Qmax Normal level setting.
The screen above is for the Qmax Warning level setting.
The screen above is for the Qmax Alarm level setting.
Use «←» or «→» to move between the digits, and use «↑» or «↓» to change the values. Press «Enter»
to confirm each change and «Esc» to exit to the next higher level menu..
To change the trend level, keep pressing «↑» at the channel selection screen
After Channel 15, the following screen appears,
Press «Enter»
The screen above is for the Trend Warning level setting.
Use «↑» or «↓» to scroll between the alarm and warning threshold level settings, then press «Enter»
to modify the individual thresholds:
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The screen above is for the Trend Alarm level setting.
Use «←» or «→» to move between the digits, and use «↑» or «↓» to change the values. Press «Enter»
to confirm each change and press «ESC» to exit to the next higher level menu.
6.2.10 Set Rated Voltage

This setting is used to set the rated voltage rating for the monitored device. Set the rated line‐to‐line
voltage in terms of kV. This must be set before the voltage channel is calibrated. This parameter is also
used for the PDI (Partial Discharge Intensity) calculation.
Press «Enter»
Use «←» or «→» to move between the digits, and use «↑» or «↓» to change the values. After all
changes are made, press «Enter» to confirm the changes and exit, or «ESC» to discard any changes and
exit.
6.2.11 Set Rated Current

This setting is used to set the rated current rating for the monitored device in terms of Amps. It must be
set before the current channel is calibrated. Press «Enter»
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exit.
6.2.12 Set Number of Power Cycles for Data Acquisition

This setting determines the length of time that data will be aquired for each scheduled or single
measurement to get sufficient statistical PD representation. The parameter is measured in terms of the
number of cycles of power frequency. 60 cycles is recommended for rotating machines and 120 cycles
for switchgear. More cycles can be set for higher statistics precision.
Measurement time can be estimated as the following: number of active channels * 21 magnitude
windows * selected number of cycles / power frequency. For example, for 15 channels and 60 cycles,
Measurement Time = 15*21*60(cycles)/60(Hz)=315sec~5 minutes.
Press «Enter»
exit.
6.2.13 Set Alarm Relay Mode

This setting is used to set up how the alarm and warning relays operate.
Disabled – The relays will not close their contacts in case of alarm/warning conditions.
Enabled – Each relay will keep its contacts closed for the complete duration that the respecitve alarm or
warning condition is present
Timed Enable – The alarm/warning relay contacts will be closed for the specified time (in sec.) when an
alarm/warning condition is detected
Press «Enter»
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Use «←» or «→» to change to either of the following settings,
Or
To select “Enabled” or “Disabled” option, just press «Enter» at corresponding screen. To select “Timed
Enabled”, press «Enter» at “Timed Enable” screen,
exit.
6.2.14 Set Minimum Noise Filter Level

This setting is used to set the minimum level for the noise filter. The noise filter level slides down as the
magnitude window goes down during PD measurements. The noise filter will stop at this minimum
magnitude setting for the noise filter level while the PD signal channel will continue to slide until it
reaches the lowest magnitude window for PD measurements.
Press «Enter»
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exit.
6.2.15 Set Display Scroll Time

This setting sets the time that each item of information set in Section 6.2.4 ‐ Set Display Parameters stays
on the display before scrolling to the next item. Press «Enter»
Use «←» or «→» to move between the digits, and use «↑» or «↓» to change the values. The default
time is 3 seconds. After all changes are made, press «Enter» to confirm the changes and exit, or «ESC» to
discard any changes and exit.
6.2.16 Set ModBus Address

This is a critical setting for communications. Make sure the address is unique in the RS485 network that
the W‐PD60 is attached to. Press «Enter»
exit.
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6.2.17 Set Continuous Watch Options

W‐PD60 has a Continuous Watch feature. This option is enabled between measurements and utilizes a
separate counter. All PD signals are brought to this counter to catch the high level pulses and their series.
If the device counts 5 series of high level pulses, it starts a regular measurement.,If the alarm threshold is
exceeded,it stores the full measurement data and turns on the alarm.
Press «Enter»
This sets the pulse magnitude level. Use «←» or «→» to move between the digits, and use «↑» or «↓»
to change the value. After all changes are made, press «Enter» to confirm the changes and move to the
next screen, or «ESC» to discard the changes and move to the next screen.

This sets the pulse repetition rate PPS (Pulses Per Second). Use «←» or «→» to move between the digits,
and use «↑» or «↓» to change the values. After all changes are made, press «Enter» to confirm the
changes and exit, or «ESC» to discard any changes and exit.
6.2.18 Set Baud Rate

This sets the baud rate for serial communications through the RS‐485 port. Press «Enter»
Use «←» or «→» to change between 9600BPS and 38400BPS. 9600 BPS is default for most RS‐485
network applications. 38400 BPS can be applied on good transmission lines or when the optional
communications board is used without an RS‐485 network. Press «Enter» to confirm the selection and
exit.
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6.2.19 Select PDI or Qmax

This setting is used to select either PDI (Partial Discharge Intensity) or Qmax (Partial Discharge
Magnitude) as the measurement parameters for all PD channels as well as the 4‐20 mA output.
Press «Enter»
To select PDI press «Enter». Otherwise, press «←» or «→»
This is the option to select PD magnitude Qmax as the output. Press «Enter» to confirm it and exit.
6.2.20 Start/Stop W‐PD60

This function is used to stop the monitoring mode for an undefined length of time (prolonged outage
and so on) and to restart monitoring later. Note: It is the responsibility of the operator to resume
monitoring.
Press «Enter»
Use «←» or «→» to switch between Start or Stop monitoring. Press «Enter» to confirm the selection and
exit.
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6.2.21 Set Phase Shift

By default, W‐PD60 uses the internal phase reference from its 115/230 VAC power source. (External
phase reference is also available for specific applications such as variable frequency drives‐VFD).
Obtaining a correct relative phase shift between the internal phase reference and the voltage on the
monitored device is very important for correct interpretation of phase‐resolved PD distribution (PRPDD).
This value needs to be established by an operator during setup time. It is the value of the phase shift in
degrees between the Line (Phase A)‐to‐ground voltage of the monitored device and the Line‐to‐Neutral
(Ground) voltage of the W‐PD60 power supply. The phase shift is counted starting from the power
supply positive zero crossing.
The required Phase Shift can be entered into the device manually if determined by any independent tool
(e.g. oscilloscope), or it can be determined automatically with the precision of 5 degrees.
For automatic detection, a phase reference signal from the A‐phase should be temporarily connected to
the W‐PD60. Please refer to section 7 : Appendix II Synchronization and Phase Reference Shift..
Note: in all cases, the reference signal should not exceed 5V AC.
Press «Enter»
Use «←», «→», «↑» or «↓» to switch to auto detect mode as shown below
To manually input the phase shift, press «Enter» at the “Manually Input” menu,
changes are made, press «Enter» to to confirm the changes and exit, or «ESC» to discard any changes
and exit.
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6.2.22 Set Channel Phase

As the W‐PD60 uses a variety of sensors that can be associated directly or indirectly with any phase (or
combination of phases) of the electrical system, it is important that each sensor be assigned to a correct
phase. This is important for the accurate interpretation of PD data. For example, a coupling capacitor
connected to B‐phase should be assigned to phase B. In some cases a sensor senses all three phases, for
example, RFVS sensor in SWG. There is no phase association in such a case ‐ leave the default setting of
Phase A for such a sensor.
Press «Enter»
Use «←» or «→» to change the Phase. Use «↑» or «↓» to change the channel number. After all
changes are made, press «Enter» to confirm all changes and exit, or «ESC» to discard any changes and
exit.
6.2.23 Set Frequency Range

This setting is used only for PD measurement on very low frequency devices. For regular frequency
devices in the range of 20Hz~400Hz, the selection should be “> 20Hz”. For devices operating at
frequencies between 3Hz and 20Hz, “< 20Hz” should be selected.
Press «Enter»
Use «←», «→», «↑» or «↓» to change between “>” and “<”. Press «Enter» to confirm the selection and
exit.
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6.2.24 Set Suspend for Temperature

This setting is used to suspend W‐PD60 at some extreme temperature in terms of ℃. Press «Enter»
Use «←», «→», «↑» or «↓» to switch between “Off” and “On”. When “Off” is selected, pressing
«Enter» will confirm the selection and exit. When “On” is selected, press «Enter»
Use «←» or «→» to move between the digits. Use «↑» or «↓» to change the values. After all changes
are made, press «Enter» to confirm or «ESC» to discard any changes and move to the next setting.
The example above means when the temperature is below ‐50℃, W‐PD60 will suspend monitoring until
the temperature returns to over ‐50℃.
are made, press «Enter» to confirm all changes and exit, or «ESC» to discard any changes and exit.
The example above means when the temperature is above 150℃, W‐PD60 will suspend monitoring until
the temperature returns below 150℃.
6.2.25 Set Suspend for Voltage

This setting is used to suspend W‐PD60 at some extreme voltage in terms of percentage of the rated
voltage. For example, when a monitored device is shut down, W‐PD60 will suspend monitoring
automatically if the Suspend for Voltage Low Limit is set close to zero.
Press «Enter»
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Activating voltage suspend mode means when the monitored voltage is out of range, i.e. lower than the
low limit or higher than the high limit as set above, W‐PD60 will stop monitoring.
6.2.26 Set Suspend for Current
This setting is used to suspend W‐PD60 at some extreme current in terms of percentage of the
ratedcurrent. For example, when a monitored device is shut down, W‐PD60 will suspend monitoring
automatically if the Suspend For Current Low Limit is set close to zero.
Press «Enter»
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Activating current suspend mode means when the monitored current is out of range, i.e. lower than the
low limit or higher than the high limit as set above, W‐PD60 will stop monitoring.
6.2.27 Set Trend Window Length

W‐PD60 provides alarms and warnings based on levels of PDI or Magnitude as well as the trend of either
of these levels as set in section 6.2.9: Set Alarm and Trend Thresholds. This setting sets the sliding time
window represented in weeks for trend calculations. The trend calculation is performed on the stored
data between the current time and this set number of weeks in the past.
Press «Enter»
6.2.28 Calibrate Temperature

This setting is used to calibrate W‐PD60 temperature channel. It is calibrated at the factory for a 100Ω
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Platinum RTD. Field calibration should not be performed unless absolutely necessary, such as when using
a different type of RTD..
The calibration requires two precision resistors: For a Platinum RTD 100.0Ωrepresenting a temperature
of 0℃ and 138.6Ωrepresenting a temperatures of 100℃. They should be connected as shown in Figure
6‐1. Terminals 1 and 2 must be shortened and the resistor must be connected between the terminals 2
and 3 of the sensor interface board.
Figure 6‐1 Temperature channel calibration
Press «Enter» to start the calibration.
Connect a resistor whose resistance is equal to the resistance of the RTD type being used at 0℃. The
displayed ADC parameter can be ignored. Press «Enter»
Remove the first resistor and connect a resistor whose resistance is equal to the resistance of the RTD
type being used at 100℃. Press «Enter», the first calibration coefficient will be shown
Press «Enter», the second calibration coefficient will be shown
Press «Enter» to confirm and exit.
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6.2.29 Calibrate Voltage

This setting is used to calibrate a voltage sensor. Voltage calibration is normally done on site. Sensors
must be connected and the monitored equipment must be energized and carrying a load. Voltage
calibration must be done after the rated value is set (Section 6.2.10 Set Rated Voltage). There are two
ways to calibrate voltage – manual or automatic.
1. Manual Calculation and Entry
The voltage coefficient should be calculated in the following way. Get the reading of the operating
voltage of the equipment (Vrun) using whatever method is available e.g. calling control room. Get the
voltage reading (P%) from the front panel display of W‐PD60. Assuming the rated voltage is Vrate, the
current voltage coefficient is _read, the new coefficient should be calculated by _read *Vrun/(Vrate*P%).
Press «Enter», use «←», «→», «↑» or «↓» to switch to the screen below
Press «Enter» again.
Input the coefficient as calculated by the equation above. Use «←» or «→» to switch between the digits.
Use «↑» or «↓» to change the values. After all changes are made, press «Enter».
2. Automatic
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Obtain the present operating voltage and enter as the percentage of rated voltage (Voper/Vrated *100) Use
«←» or «→» to move between the digits. Use «↑» or «↓» to change the values. After all changes are
made, press «Enter».
The automatic calculated voltage coefficient is shown. Press «Enter» again to exit.
6.2.30 Calibrate Current
This setting is used to calibrate a CT sensor for load current. Current calibration is normally done on site.
Sensors must be connected and the monitored equipment must be energized carrying a load.
Current calibration must be done after the rated value is set (Section 6.2.11 Set Rated Current). There
are two ways to calibrate it – manual or automatic.
1. Manual Calculation and Entry
The current coefficient should be calculated this way. Get the reading of the running current (Irun) in any
way, e.g. calling control room, get the current reading (P%) on W‐PD60. Assuming the rated current is
Irate, the current coefficient is Kread, the new coefficient should be calculated by Kread *Irun/(Irate*P%).
Input the calculated coefficient. Use «←» or «→» to switch between the digits. Use «↑» or «↓» to
change the values. After all changes are made, press «Enter».
2. Automatic
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Obtain the present operating curren and input as the percentage of rated current (Ioper/Irated *100). Use
«←» or «→» to move between the digits. Use «↑» or «↓» to change the values. After all changes are
made, press «Enter».
The automatic calculated current coefficient is shown. Press «Enter» again to exit.
6.2.31 Calibrate 4‐20mA Loop

The interface is isolated and powered from W‐PD60. It is normally pre‐calibrated at the factory.
This output can be calibrated in order to adjust for specific circuitry. Using this procedure the device will
set 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 19 mAmps on its output. If the receiving interface reads differently, its
values can be entered into W‐PD60, which will calculate a linear approximation with the least square
method.
Press «Enter»
To change the “Actual” value as read on the receiving interface, use «←» or «→» to move between the
digits, and use «↑» or «↓» to change the values. The same operation rules apply to all of the “Actual”
values below.
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Press «Enter»
Press «Enter»
Press «Enter»
Press «Enter»
Press «Enter»
Press «Enter»
Press «Enter»
Press «Enter», the new calibration coefficients will be shown:
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Press «Enter»
Press «Enter» again to exit.
6.2.32 Calibrate Humidity Sensor

Do not calibrate the humidity channel unless absolutely necessary. It is pre‐calibrated at the factory.
To calibrate the humidity sensor, press «Enter», then use «←», «→», «↑» or «↓» to switch between
three options:
1. Turn off the humidity monitoring. Press «Enter» when the screen below appears.
2. There are two channels to monitor two of three parameters: humidity, voltage and current. To use
the voltage channel to monitor the humidity sensor, switch to the following screen,
Press «Enter»
Use «←» or «→» to move between the digits. Use «↑» or «↓» to change the values, then press
«Enter» to confirm the changes or «ESC» to discard any changes and move to the next setting.
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«Enter» to confirm all changes and exit, or «ESC» to discard any changes and exit.
3. To use the current channel to monitor the humidity sensor, switch to the following screen,
Press «Enter»
«Enter» to confirm the changes or «ESC» to discard any changes and move to the next setting.
«Enter» to confirm all changes and exit, or «ESC» to discard any changes and exit.
6.2.33 Set Noise Filter Offsets

The Noise Filter offset allows setting the noise filter level from –5 to +5 magnitude zones relative to the
signal channel independently for each signal channel. The default level for all channels is set to +1 zone
of noise filter offset. Do not change this value unless necessary.
Press «Enter»
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Use «↑» or «↓» to scroll through the channels. Use «←» or «→» to change the noise filter offset value
for each channel. After all changes are made, press «Enter» to confirm all changes and exit, or «ESC» to
discard any changes and exit.
6.2.34 Set Channel Low Magnitude Limit

The PDI and pulse count are calculated for each channel starting from a low magnitude zone and moving
up through the remaining zones. This feature prevents background noise from affecting PDI and pulse
count calculations. The low magnitude limit has to be set for each channel independently based on every
channel’s own background noise level. Sensitivities should be set for each channel before this
operation. Refer to Section 6.2.5: Set Sensor Sensitivity
There are two options to set these limits – manual and automatic.
1. Manual: Press «Enter», use «←», «→», «↑» or «↓» to choose the manual mode as shown below:
Press «Enter»,
Use «↑» or «↓» to scroll through the channels. Use «←» or «→» to scroll through the available values
in dB as shown in the following table. After all changes are made, press «Enter» to confirm all changes
and exit, or «ESC» to discard any changes and exit.
Magnitude windows (zone) threshold for W‐PD60
Magnitude window Threshold (V) dB

10.000 0
1 6.894 ‐3.23
2 4.753 ‐6.46
3 3.277 ‐9.69
4 2.259 ‐12.92
5 1.558 ‐16.15
6 1.074 ‐19.38
7 0.740 ‐22.61
8 0.511 ‐25.84
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9 0.352 ‐29.07
10 0.243 ‐32.3
11 0.167 ‐35.53
12 0.115 ‐38.76
13 0.080 ‐41.99
14 0.055 ‐45.22
15 0.038 ‐48.45
16 0.026 ‐51.68
17 0.018 ‐54.91
18 0.012 ‐58.14
19 0.009 ‐61.37
20 0.006 ‐64.6
21 0.004 ‐67.83

2. Automatic: In automatic mode the device will measure actual signals from each channel with the
noise filter set off. It will count all pulses received by the channel and find a magnitude that the total
number of pulses above this magnitude exceeds 50,000 per second. The device will suggest the next
magnitude window above this detected level as the low boundary for calculations of PDI and pulse
count. Press «Enter», use «←», «→», «↑» or «↓» to choose the auto detect mode as shown below:
Press «Enter» to start a measurement of “background” noise,
The background noise on all channels summed together is displayed.
Press «Enter» to measure noise on the individual channels,
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Use «↑» or «↓» to scroll through the channels number to see the results. Then press «Enter» to accept
these values and move to the next setting or «ESC» to discard any changes and exit.
If “Yes” is selected, an additional sub‐function will align the boundaries for all channels with the same
sensitivity to the maximum of all detected values.
Before aligning channels, please compare the results between channels with the same sensitivity. If they
differ by 3 zones or less, select “Yes” to allow the device to align the values for all channels with the
same sensitivity. Otherwise, select “No” to leave the values at the detected levels.
Use «←», «→», «↑» or «↓» switch between “Yes” and “No”. Then press «Enter».
6.2.35 Set Software Filters

These filters have been specifically developed for coupling capacitor sensors on large turbine generators
equipped with long iso‐phase bus ducts. We do not recommend using these filters for other equipment
or sensors without consulting an expert.
Use «↑» or «↓» to scroll through the channels. Use «←» or «→» to switch between filter options: Off,
1, 2, or 3. After all changes are made, press «Enter» to confirm all changes and exit, or «ESC» to discard
any changes and exit.
6.2.36 Set ModBus Protocol

W‐PD60 supports ModBus RTU and ModBus TCP protocol. Press «Enter».
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Use «←», «→», «↑» or «↓» switch between “RTU” and “TCP”. Then press «Enter».
NOTE: The ModBus Protocol must be set to “RTU” if the optional communications board is installed.
The communications board handles the ModBus TCP protocol separately.
6.2.37 Start a Single Measurement

This procedure forces a measurement to start immediately. The data will be saved in Full mode.
Once «Enter» is pressed, the single measurement starts with the following screen displayed during the
measurement:
When the measurement completes the display returns to the set menu.
6.3 Accessing Memory via Keypad
6.3.1 Clear All Memory
This operation will erase all data saved in memory. This is typically only necessary when W‐PD60 is
placed in service on a new monitored object.
Press three keys simultaneously ‐ «←», «→» and «↑»:
Use «←», «→», «↑» or «↓» switch between “Yes” and “No”, then press «Enter». If “No” is selected,
the screen returns to normal status. If “Yes” is selected, then
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After all records are cleared,
Press «Enter», the screen returns to normal status.
6.3.2 Check Data Saved in Memory
Press «Memory» key on the keypad, then the number of records is shown,
Press «Enter»,
Use «←» or «→» to move between the digits for Year, Day or Month respectively, use «↑» or «↓» to
change the date, then press «Enter». If there is no data on that day, the data recorded at the time
closest to that date will be shown.
Use «↑» or «↓» to scroll through data recorded at different times. When the date and time of the
desired data is shown press «Enter»
Use «↑» or «↓» to scroll through the data for different channels, and, use «←» or «→» to switch
between Qmax and PDI (%PD). Please refer to Section 6.2.4 Set Display Parameters for details on the
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displayed message meaning. Press «Enter» again to return to the previous menu and choose data from a
different date/time. Press “ESC” to exit Memory mode and return to normal status.

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7 Appendix II Synchronization and Phase Reference Shift
One should clearly distinguish between W‐PD60 synchronization and phase reference shift. Phase
reference shift is a phase angle between the W‐PD60 synchronization signal and the reference signal
from the phase A voltage of the monitored object.
While the first is a vital part of taking PD reading, the second is used for correct phase‐resolved data
representation in W‐PD60 software and for analysis associated with this phase‐resolved data.
Loss of synchronization stops W‐PD60 operation and causes the display “No Synch. Signal”.
Incorrect phase reference shift doesn’t affect data acquisition by W‐PD60, integral quantities calculations
and alarm operation. Even more, establishing the correct phase reference shift later will even provide
correct phase‐resolved data analysis of the data acquired earlier.
The correct phase reference shift should be set regardless of the selected synchronization option. It does
not matter how this number is obtained. One may use W‐PD60, a phase meter, oscilloscope or other
instrumentation.
7.1 Synchronization
W‐PD60 allows external synchronization or internal synchronization from its 115/230VAC power supply.
Internal synchronization is the most reliable option since it stops operation only if the power is off. This is
the default option for W‐PD60.
External synchronization is used only when it is really necessary, when the power supply voltage is not
synchronous with the voltage on the monitored object, e.g. for Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
applications.
Be cautious when powering W‐PD60 from a UPS. It is acceptable only when the UPS has a constant
phase shift to the voltage on the monitored object in both normal and standby modes. If not, W‐PD60
will be “asynchronous” to the monitored object and cannot make reliable measurements. If this type
of UPS power is absolutely necessary external synchronization must be used.
Two jumpers JU1 & JU2 inside W‐PD60 enclosure (on the right side from the power supply transformer)
are used to change the synchronization type. By default they are positioned for internal synchronization
as shown in Figure 7‐1a. They should be moved to the upper position for external synchronization as
shown in Figure 7‐1 b.
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Figure 7‐1 Jumpers JU1 & JU2 position for a) Internal and b) External synchronization.
The external synchronization signal should be connected to the W‐PD60 Sensor Interface Board.
There are two external synchronization options in the Sensor Interface Board:
　　Using the signal from a coupling capacitor installed on phase A and connected to PD channel #1. The
coupling capacitor signal contains both high frequency PD components and power frequency
components. The power frequency component may be used for synchronization. For this
synchronization option jumper J1 has to be installed as shown in Figure 7‐2 b, the default position.
　　Using an external signal source, e.g. from a potential transformer (PT) on phase A. This signal should
be connected to the “Ref” # 7 terminal and the ground wire should be connected to terminal #9. The
signal should be in the range of 0.1‐1VAC. If necessary, it should be externally conditioned, e.g. resistive
divider as shown in Fig 7a. Note that “Ref” input #7 has a 27k_ impedance. For this synchronization
option jumper J1 (Figure 7‐2 b) has to be removed or be in a disconnected position.
Figure 7‐2 a‐ Divider for reference voltage from PT connected to the Sensor Interface Board, b –
Jumper J1, c – Switch position for phase reference shift measurement.
7.2 Entering Typical Phase Reference Shift for External Synchronization

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The table below presents phase angles for the most common external synchronization options. These
numbers should be manually entered into W‐PD60 from the front panel keypad as described in section
6.2.21: Set Phase Shift, and synchronized with software at W‐PD60 startup and commissioning.

External Synchronization Signal from Phase Shift
Channel 1 (Coupling Capacitor on Phase A) 0
PT Phase A 0
PT Phase B +240
PT Phase C +120
PT Phase A‐B (Open Delta) +30
PT Phase C‐B (Open Delta) +90

VFD applications uses a modified sensor interface board with additional filtering. The phase shift slightly
depends on frequency and varyies from 277 to 273 in 40‐60 Hz frequency range. For typical applications
50Hz +‐10Hz enter 275 degrees.
7.3 Determining and Entering Phase Reference Shift
W‐PD60 uses internal synchronization from its 115/230 VAC power source as the default. If the phase
shift between this voltage and phase A voltage of the monitored object is known it can be manually
entered using software or the front panel keypad (section 6.2.21 Set Phase Shift). If it is unknown
W‐PD60 can be used to determine this phase shift in the setup mode from its keypad. The phase
reference shift can be measured from either of two sources:
　　using the reference signal from PD channel # 1 (if a coupling capacitor is connected on phase A),
　　using an external reference signal, which should be temporarily connected for this measurement
to the terminal # 7 and terminal # 9 (Figure 7‐2 a) as described above for external synchronization (don’t
forget to temporarily remove J1 and plug it back in upon completion of this measurement).
For the phase shift measurement temporarily set the switch on the sensor interface board to the “Ref”
position (Figure 7‐2 c).
Don’t forget to return it to the H% position (Humidity measurement mode) upon completion!
From the keypad enter the setup mode as described in 6.1: Keypad. Scroll through the setup options
until “Set Phase Shift” is display as shown below:
Press «Enter»
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Use «←», «→», «↑» or «↓»to switch to auto detect mode as shown below
Press «Enter» to start a phase angle measurement between W‐PD60 power source voltage and the AC
signal brought to the W‐PD60. The display will be updated with a measured value once every 15 seconds.
Normally measured value deviates within the range of +/‐ 50. Usually you need to observe W‐PD60
display for 1‐2 minutes and derive average of displayed angles.
To manually input the phase shift, press «Enter» at manually input menu,
Use «←» or «→» to switch to different digits, and use «↑» or «↓» to change the value. After all
changes are made, press «Enter» to confirm and exit.

The table below shows correction angle for the most common phase reference signal options.
Phase Reference Option Additional Phase Shift
Channel 1 (Coupling Capacitor on Phase A) 0
PT Phase A 0
PT Phase B ‐240
PT Phase C ‐120
PT Phase A‐B +30
PT Phase C‐B +90

A number that represents the difference must be added to the calculated value (pay attention to signs).
New number should be adjusted to 00‐3600 range by adding or subtracting 3600 and resultant number
manually entered into W‐PD60 (see 6.2.21 Set Phase Shift).
Don’t forget to return switch into H% position (Humidity measurement mode) upon completion!
Note: Normally measured value deviates within the range of +/‐ 50. Below are some hints that may
identify incorrect phase angle measurement:
　　Phase angle varies on more than +/‐100 (low reference signal magnitude or high noise).
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　　W‐PD60 displays dashes (reference signal is likely close to zero).
　　IG display shows continuously 357 (reference signal magnitude is too high).

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8 Appendix III Communications Board Interface
The communications board is an optional part when W‐PD60 is being ordered. Sections 8 9 and 10 can
be ignored if W‐PD60 is not equipped with the communications board.
8.1 General
The W‐PD60 Communications Board provides access through USB and Ethernet interfaces. The USB
Device interface provides a standard serial communications port to connect to a local PC. This interface
is typically used for local access of W‐PD60 data using the W‐PD60 PC software as well as for upgrading
firmware in the communications board.
The USB Device Driver must be installed on the PC accessing the W‐PD60 prior to using the USB Device
interface. (See Section 9 Appendix IV USB Device Driver Installation for complete installation
instructions). Once driver is installed, a serial communications port such as COM5 should be assigned to
this interface (the exact port number will vary depending on what other devices are installed on the PC).
When accessing the W‐PD60 using the W‐PD60 PC software simply configure this serial port number on
the Communication tab of the software.
NOTE: If the W‐PD60 or the PC accessing the W‐PD60 is rebooted or turned off and back on, the USB
cable from the PC to W‐PD60 must be disconnected and reconnected to reestablish the link.
The USB Host is reserved for future use.
The Ethernet interface supports the following network protocols:
∙ Modbus TCP/IP on Port 502 for interface to 3rd party building management systems.
∙ Web Server/HTTP on Port 80 providing on‐board web pages viewable with standard browsers such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 7 recommended) or Mozilla Firefox (version 2 or later
recommended).
∙ SMTP on Port 25 for sending Email across the Internet.
∙ FTP Server on Port 21 to download W‐PD60 database file on demand.
∙ FTP Client to upload W‐PD60 database file to a server at a specified time/interval.
∙ SSH Secure Shell on Port 22 for certain administrative tasks.
∙ Virtual Communication Port for simplified access by the W‐PD60 PC software. See Section 10 Appendix
V Ethernet Virtual Communications Port Driver Installation for driver installation.

8.2 Network Configuration
The Ethernet Interface requires general configuration to provide access to the Internet for all protocols
as well as specific configurations for several protocols. Prior to configuration provide your local network
administrator with the MAC address of the Ethernet port located on the label on the side of the unit and
request the following:
∙ MAC Address (copy from label) _________________________
∙ IP Address (static address*) _________________________
∙ Subnet Mask _________________________
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∙ Gateway Address _________________________
∙ DNS #1 (name server) IP Address** _________________________
∙ Domain ____________________
*If you are setting up the W‐PD60 in a dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) environment the
local network administrator must set up the DHCP server to provide a static address each time the card
makes a DHCP request.
** Obtain the Domain Name Server (DNS) IP address and Domain if you plan to use host names. The
number of available nameservers will vary depending on your network. In a DHCP environment these
may be populated automatically when connecting to the network.
If you need e‐mail functionality, obtain the SMTP IP address or host name and determine if you need
login/password information to access the server. If using the SMTP host name, verify that you also have
the DNS IP address above.
SMTP (mail server) IP Address or Host Name _________________________
Once you have the required information configure your PCs LAN connection TCP/IP properties with IP
address 192.168.1.2, Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 and connect the W‐PD60 to your PC with a CAT5
crossover cable. Note that newer computers may have “autosensing” Ethernet adapters that will work
with a standard CAT5 cable and don’t require a special crossover cable.
Open your web browser and enter W‐PD60’s default IP address 192.168.1.1 on the address bar select Go.
A login screen will appear similar to Figure 8‐1 Typical login screen. The default User name and Password
for read‐only access is user, and for configuration (read/write) access is admin. Log in using admin and
select OK.

Figure 8‐1 Typical login screen
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To ensure the security of your system, immediately change the user and admin passwords after the
initial login.
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9 Appendix IV USB Device Driver Installation
The following instructions describe the installation procedure for the USB Device driver.
1. Copy the ‘gserial.inf’ file from the Gadget_Serial_Driver directory of the W‐PD60 installation CD into
“C:\WINDOWS\ system32 \drivers” directory.
2. Make sure usbser.sys file exists in the “C:\WINDOWS\ system32 \drivers” directory. If file does not
exists, then copy this file from one of the following location (Locations are specific to Windows XP,
Service pack2)
∙ C:\WINDOWS\Driver Cache\i386\SP2.cab or
∙ The Windows installation disk (Typical location of the file on Installation CD is “/I386/SP2.cab” for
service pack2.)
3. Connect the communications board’s USB device interface to PC’s USB host connector.
4. Gadget serial device should automatically be detected and the following window will be displayed.
1. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), click Next, and the following window will be
displayed.
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2. Select Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install., click Next, and the following window will be
displayed.
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3. Select Ports (COM & LPT), click Next, and the following window will be displayed.
4. Click Have Disk… and the following window will be displayed.
5. Click Browse… to select the driver from the location we copied in step 1. The following window will
be displayed.
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6. Navigate to “C:\WINDOWS\ system32 \drivers” directory, select gserial and click Open. The
following window will be displayed.
7. Click OK and the following window will be displayed.
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8. Click Next and the following window will be displayed.
9. Click Continue Anyway and the following windows will be displayed.
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10. Click Finish to complete the installation
11. To determine the comm port assigned to this USB interface open Windows Control Panel and choose
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System/Hardware/Device Manager. Click on the + beside Ports (COM & LPT) to see the available
ports and note the port number assigned to Gadget Serial. The following window is an example
showing Gadget Serial assigned to COM5. Make a note of this number as you will need it to configure
the W‐PD60 PC software to communicate through this USB interface.

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10 Appendix V Ethernet Virtual Communications Port Driver
Installation
The following instructions describe the installation procedure for the Virtual Serial Port driver.
NOTE (Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008): Before installing/uninstalling the com0com driver or
adding/removing/changing ports the User Account Control (UAC) should be turned off (requires reboot).
NOTE (x64‐based Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008): The com0com.sys is a test‐signed kernelmode
driver that will not load by default. To enable test signing, enter the following command: bcdedit.exe ‐set
TESTSIGNING ON and reboot the computer.
NOTE Turning off UAC or enabling test signing will impair computer security.
10.1 Installing com0com Null modem emulator
Run setup.exe from the com0com directory of the W‐PD60 installation CD.
At the "Welcome to the Null‐modem emulator (Com0Com) Setup Wizard" screen, click Next to start the
software installation.
The "License Agreement" screen will be displayed. Click I Agree to continue the installation of the
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software.
The "Choose Components" screen will be displayed. Do not change the default settings. The bottom
option, CNCA0<‐>CNCB0 represents the definition of a default Virtual Port Pair and should be left
checked so that one new com port pair is created during installation. Notice that the Virtual Port Pair
comport names do not have the standard naming convention such as COMx, where x is the comport
number. Do not worry about this. We will be changing the Virtual Port Pair’s comports name. Click Next
to continue the software installation.
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The "Choose Install Location" screen will be displayed. It is recommended that you use the default
location. Click Install to continue the software installation.
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The software installation process will begin. You can monitor the installation progress. Once it is
complete, the "Installation Complete" screen is displayed. Click Next to continue the software
installation.
Since you installed the default Virtual Port Pair as part of the software installation, Windows will
recognize that new hardware has been discovered.
Note: Since there are two comports defined in each Virtual Port Pair, the following hardware installation
process will occur twice for every Virtual Port Pair you define.
When the "Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard" screen is displayed, if it asks for the “Can
windows connect to windows update to search for the software” select the "No, not this time" and click
Next.
Select "Install the software automatically (recommended)" option and click Next.
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The "Please wait while the wizard searches" progress screen will be displayed while the driver is
installed.
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Once the driver installation is complete, you will receive the "Completing the Found New Hardware
Wizard" confirmation screen. Click Finish to complete the installation of the comport driver.
You should see an indication in the bottom right hand portion of the screen that the new hardware has
been found and is ready to use indicating that the comport driver successfully installed. Since this is just
the first comport of the Virtual Port Pair that has been installed, immediately following the installation of
the first comport, the second comport will start its installation. Follow the instructions above for the
second comport installation.
After both comports of the Virtual Port Pair have been installed, you must click on the Finish button to
complete the Com0Com software installation
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10.2 Configuring com0com Null Modem Emulator
After the comport hardware drivers have been successfully installed, it is time to change the com port
name of the two comports in the pair to names that W‐PD60 PC and other software packages recognize
so they can be used.
The reason Com0Com uses this unique comport naming convention is to prevent newly created
comports from conflicting with existing virtual and physical com ports already defined on your computer.
NOTE: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is required to run the Com0Com Setup program. If your PC does
not have “Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0”, you can download it from the Microsoft site. Or use the
command line utility described in next section to configure the com0com.
To start the Com0Com Setup application, Click on the Windows Start button and run the setup program
from "Programs‐>com0com‐>setup"
Below is the "Setup for Com0Com" application screen. Note that there is already one Virtual Port Pair
defined using comports CNCA0 and CNCB0.
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Now we need to change the names of the individual comports in the Virtual Port Pair to names that are
recognizable by other software programs.
NOTE: Enter the comport names of the Virtual Port Pair in capital letters to ensure the greatest
compatibility with other programs using the Virtual Port Pairs.
Highlight the Virtual Port Pair where you want to change the two comport names. Once highlighted,
change the com port names in the two text boxes in the top right hand side of the Setup screen. In the
example below, Virtual Port Pair 0 has been selected and CNCA0 has been changed to COM9 and CNCB0
is left as it is, because we do not want this port be used by any other software than our com port
redirector (com2tcp). The new port names will be in blue until they have been activated. Although COM9
is shown in this example, you may use any available COM port. If you have just installed the USB Device
Driver you can probably use the next sequential COM port.
Activate the “Enable plug in mode” for COM9 and “Enable exclusive mode” for CNCB0 by clicking on the
associated check box as shown below. Ensure all other check boxes are cleared.
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Apply these settings by clicking Apply. It will take several seconds to reconfigure both comports in the
Virtual Port Pair so please be patient. Once the change is completed, the com port names will be
displayed in black.
Click the X button in the upper right corner button to close this application.
10.3 Configuring com0com (using command line utility)
If you have completed the com0com setup as described in above section, skip this section. This section is
provided only if you could not run the com0com setup program described above, because
“Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0” is not installed on your PC.
To start the Com0Com command line setup application, Click on the Windows Start button and run the
setup program from "Programs‐>com0com‐>Setup Command Prompt"
Then type the following commands on the “command>” prompt one by one.
change CNCA0 PortName=COM9
change CNCA0 PlugInMode=yes
change CNCB0 ExclusiveMode=yes
quit
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Note: COM9 is selected assuming it is unused com port; user can select any unused port name.
10.4 Com port redirector installation
Run setup.exe from the com2tcp directory of the W‐PD60 installation CD.
Click Next, which will take you to the license page, then click I Agree button on this page.
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Do not deselect any components, click Next
Default installation directory is “C:\Program Files\com2tcp”, do not change the installation path, as we
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will be using this path in a batch file. Click Install.
The software installation process will begin. You can monitor the installation progress. Once it is
complete, the "Installation Complete" screen is displayed. Click Next to complete the installation, then
Finish to close the final window.
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10.5 Setting Environment variables
Two Environmental Variables must be created prior to running the com2tcp application.
COM2TCP_SERVER_IP: Defines the IP address of the W‐PD60 that you will be communicating with.
COM2TCP_SERVER_PORT: Defines the port used to communicate with the W‐PD60 with this virtual serial
port application.
NOTE: The following instructions apply to Windows XP Professional Edition.
From the start menu select Control Panel and then System to open the System Properties window.
Click on the Advanced tab of this window, and then the Environmental Variables button.
Under the User variables section click New and type the following:
Variable Name: COM2TCP_SERVER_IP
Variable Value: 192.168.1.1
Replace the above IP address with your actual W‐PD60 device IP address.
Click OK, and then New again under the User variables section and type the following:
Variable Name: COM2TCP_SERVER_PORT
Variable Value: 49152
Click on the OK button of the Environmental Variables window, and then the OK button of the System
Properties window.
NOTE: Windows Vista has different procedure to set the environment variable You cannot modify user
environment variables in the System Properties dialog box if you log on by using a standard user account
in Windows Vista
For example, if you try to access the System Properties dialog box by clicking Advanced system settings
in the System item in Control Panel, you are prompted for administrator account credentials. If you type
the credentials for an administrator account, the user environment variables that you can access are for
that administrator account only.
To resolve this issue, modify the user environment variables by using the User Accounts item in Control
Panel. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, type Accounts in the Start search box, and then click User Accounts under Programs. If
you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click
Allow.
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2. In the User Accounts dialog box, click Change my environment variables under Tasks.
3. Make the changes that you want to the user environment variables for your user account, and then
click OK.
10.6 Running Com port redirector application
Once installation and configuration described in above sections is complete com_port_redirector batch
file will be available under your windows start menu.
“Start‐>Programs‐>com2tcp‐ >com_port_redirector(com2tcp)”.
You must run this batch file before the W‐PD60 PC software is run. When your run this batch file a
command prompt window is opened. This window must remain open while using the virtual comm. port,
but may be minimized if desired.
NOTE: If com_port_redirector encounters a problem a Notepad window will open titled com2tcp_log.log.
This information in the window will help troubleshoot the problem (see section “10.7 Troubleshooting”).
After the com_port_redirector(com2tcp) has successfully started, you can start the W‐PD60 PC software.
Once you choose the desired W‐PD60 go to the Communication section and program in the Serial Port #
(9 in this example) that we configured in section “10.2 Configuring com0com Null Modem Emulator”.
Note that virtual com port (COM9) will be available only if the com_port_redirector has successfully
started.
When finished communicating with the W‐PD60, you may close the com_port_redirector window if
desired.
10.7 Troubleshooting
∙ I can not configure the COM9 as a com port as it is already in use.
COM9 port is selected in this document assuming it is unused port. If your PC is already using COM9 for other
application, select any unused port.
∙ When I start com_port_redirector batch file, it runs for few seconds and then displays the “connect()
error” in a com2tcp_log.log file.
com_port_redirector application is not able to connect to the “Modbus RTU over Ethernet” data server
that is running on W‐PD60. Check the following things
1. W‐PD60 device is up and running and is connected over Ethernet to your PC (directly or through local
network). Software version running on the W‐PD60 is greater than or equal to 1.0.5 (you can find this
from web page “W‐PD60” link)
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2. IP address that you configured in environment variable COM2TCP_SERVER_IP is the correct IP address
of W‐PD60 device. Also check the Name (spelling) of the environment variable itself.
3. Batch file window displays the command that it runs, which displays the IP address that it is trying to
connect. Check this IP address is correct.
4. If all the above checks are fine, make sure you can ping the W‐PD60 from you PC. You can test this by
opening a command window and typing ping 192.168.1.1
(Replace above IP address with actual W‐PD60 device IP address). If ping is not working, then there is a
network issue, which needs to be resolved first.
∙ When I start com_port_redirector batch file, it immediately opens up the com2tcp_log.log file which
says Connect OK and then Disconnected OK.
“Modbus RTU over Ethernet” data server running on W‐PD60 can handle only one connection from PC.
Above condition will occur if there is already one connection active. Make sure there is no
com_port_redirector application running from another PC.
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