MPD Suite software

What´s New in Version 1.10

Compared to Version 1.0
1 What’s new in MPD Suite Software Version 1.10
We have received overwhelming positive feedback after the launch of the MPD 800 and the MPD Suite
software and are pleased to continue with the next Feature Release.

You can download the installer for this new software version and an updated user manual in the download
area of the OMICRON Customer Portal (https://my.omicronenergy.com).

1.1 Software enhancements & new features

PD/DC
HVDC is the most efficient means of transmitting a large amount of power over long distances and now it is
even easier to perform PD testing on the system components. For the completely re-implemented PD DC
testing feature within the MPD Suite, we focused on the usability for standard-compliant PD testing. The DC
feature set includes two specific DC displays. The first bipolar diagram shows the apparent charge of
individual PD pulses and the second diagram shows the accumulated PD pulse count, both plotted over
time. To simplify the testing and to meet the needs of the applicable standards, two PD/DC counters have
been added to the measured value display with individual thresholds and time windows, allowing the user to
verify the acceptance criteria given by the test specifications. The measured data can either be saved by a
CSV export, stored in a dataset file or included in the reporting. For research, DC values and settings are
integrated into the MPD Suite automation interface.

For a detailed feature description, we recommend reading the MPD 800 DC Measurement Application Note,
which is available in the Knowledge Library of the OMICRON customer area.

The DC testing feature is available as an MPD 800 add-on for users of the standard packages.
It is compatible with the MPD 600 hardware and is part of the MPD Suite Upgrade packages (for MPD 600
users who purchased the advanced package of the previous MPD/MI software). The feature is compatible
with the MBB1 and other disturbance reduction tools such as 3FREQ and unit/channel gating.

Please note that OMICRON does not offer DC accessories, such as a resistive high-voltage divider for test
voltage measurements. Further, the DC feature set within the MPD Suite software does not include the two
charge count bar graphs available in the MPD/MI Software version 1.6.7 .

TEV support and mV-PRPDs

With release 1.10, the MPD Suite software extends the application cases for PD testing by additionally
supporting the PD measurement displayed in Volts (mV, µV, etc...). For the application of on-site PD testing
using a TEV sensor, e.g. on MV switchgear, measured PD signals are displayed in PRPDs which are scaled
in millivolts. The mV-feature supports filtered and unfiltered peak values (bypassed PD filters). The feature is
not IEC 60270 standard-compliant but is used in some regions for applications such as PD testing on
rotating machines. The mV-support feature is part of the following MPD Suite Upgrade packages: Motors &
Generator Testing Package, Single-phase Testing Package, On-site Cable Testing Package and the Multi-
Application Package.

Please note that OMICRON does not currently offer TEV sensors in the PD sensors portfolio.

Feature enhancements
We continue to work on improving our product features with the aim of making PD testing more user friendly.
For us it is very important to listen to user feedback and implement the best suggestions for improvements
into our software. We cannot implement all ideas, but the following ones made it into this release:

 To enhance the usability during replay of PD dataset files when assessing the measured PD data,
the replay window is now detachable, enabling a larger view.

 The assessment feature gets two further improvements. First, a new lock-in setting for the inception
voltage is introduced. And secondly, pass/fail assessments and inception/extinction assessments
can now be reset independently. Both enhancements will support the assessment in test conditions
with disturbances which might trigger misleading results. More importantly, we recommend using
channel/unit gating or other filtering tools such as 3FREQ or 3PARD for test conditions with many
disturbances.

© OMICRON 2021 Page 2 of 3

  The report viewer has become more customizable. You can now configure which PD and voltage
quantities should be shown, both in the measurement table and in the assessment diagrams.

 The automation interface has been expanded and many issues have been improved. Its
documentation has also been updated and extended.

PRPD Dithering
For better visualization of few PD pulses in the PRPD diagram we have now implemented dithering and
each PD pulse will be shown as a bigger area in the PRPD. It is available in the MPD standard package and
all MPD Suite upgrade packages.

Export support for diagrams

The MPD Suite software version 1.10 adds export support for various existing diagrams and histograms
such as PRPD, 3PARD or PD localization. In this context, two hot buttons were added to save currently
visible or user-selected diagrams. With a single mouse click, the user can export diagrams of all connected
units/channels and select between different sizes and content of individual diagrams, e.g. include PD
needles or measured values. It is available in the MPD standard package and all MPD Suite upgrade
packages.

Statistical PD values
We have renamed the QAVG value to QAVG IEC to make it more intuitive as this is calculated by the average of
the QIEC value. Additionally, we are introducing a second PD average value – QAVG PD – which calculates the
average of all measured PD events.

Please note that QIEC refers the calculation for the largest repeatedly occurring PD magnitude as defined in
chapter 4.3.3 of the IEC 60270 and its pulse train response.

1.2 Bug fixes

We are not perfect, but we are continuously improving. Pesky bugs have been exterminated.
For further details, please read the software release notes that come with the MPD Suite software and are in
the user documentation folder available on the start page of the MPD Suite software via the View user
manuals button.

1.3 Software manual updates

Release version 1.10 of the MPD Suite provides software user manuals which are localized in all languages
that the software is available in. These languages include German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian,
Chinese, Japanese, Polish, and Turkish.

The localization of the newly implemented features, such as DC support, will be available in the next
software release in all languages and is currently only available in English .

© OMICRON 2021 Page 2 of 3

For more information, additional literature
and detailed contact information of our
worldwide offices please visit our website.
© OMICRON
www.omicronenergy.com Subject to change without notice.