Sweep Frequency Response Analysis

FRAX Demo Guide

FDB 101

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AC0089AE / 2013-02-07
Transformer Demo Box Guide

Learn how to work with FRAX HW and SW together with the

Megger Transformer Demo Box FDB 101

Confirm SFRA detection capabilities for a number of fault
conditions

Gain experience of how to recognize and interpret SFRA
responses

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SFRA Analysis (Power Transformer)
Frequency shifts (also small shifts) indicates electrical or mechanical changes
Difference in magnitude < 3 dB is normally not of interest

Frequency range Low frequencies Mid frequencies High frequencies

Typical deviation Core, magnetic Windings - relative Small parts, axial
circuit, movements and deformations in
shorted/open deformations single windings
windings (especially radial)

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Transformer Demo Box compared to a real-world power
transformer

Frequency response shifted to higher frequencies

Dynamic range smaller

Simulated fault responses are not representative

> x10…

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 Transformer Demo Box Layout
Coaxial (BNC) connectors
Iron core LV winding, 200 turns HV (A+N), LV (a+n)

FDB 101 Short

FRAX Demo Box
circuit
plugs

Z3

Flexible HV winding, Capacitors/FTB 101 Switches for simulation Earth/ground

~ 400 turns Z1 = 100 pF, Z2 = FTB 101 of electrical faults connector

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Measurement set-up
Bluetooth or USB
communication

Coaxial cables

Connect and FDB 101

FRAX Demo Box

switch on
FRAX

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FRAX for Windows screen after start

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Configuration menu, measurement settings

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Change present band setting

1 (click)

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Set band: 1 kHz to 10 MHz

OPTIMIZING TEST

If you want a faster test procedure

with acceptable resolution; use the
following settings:
Band 1: 10 Hz – 100 Hz, 20 P/D
Band 1: 100 Hz – 1 kHz, 50 P/D
Band 2: 1 kHz – 1e7 Hz, 100 P/D

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File menu Menu Command

New File... (Ctrl+N)

Description

Creates a new Measurement file structure to save data in

Load File... (Ctrl+L) Loads a previous performed Measurement file structure

Close File (Ctrl+I) Close a Measurement file structure

Export... (Alt+E) Export active sweeps to a *.csv or *.txt file

Import… (Alt+I) Import active sweeps to a *.csv or *.txt file.

Add Sweep... (Ctrl+A) Adds an additional sweep into a Measurement file

structure

Delete Sweep (Ctrl+D) Deletes a sweep (performed or empty) from a

Measurement file structure

Edit nameplate... (Ctrl+E) Opens the Measurements file structure Nameplate allow
editing

Difference (Alt+D) Calculates the difference between two sweeps active in

the graph and plot results

Connect (F7) Software connect the FRAX software to the FRAX-101

instrument

Disconnect (F8) Disconnect the FRAX software from the FRAX-101

instrument

Start Measurement (F9) Start measurement of selected sweep in test browser

Stop Measurement (F10) Stop active measurement

Exit (Alt+F4) Terminates the FRAX Software

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Template for PAX Transformer Demo Box

Here you have three possibilities:

1. Some foresighted individual has
provided a sweep group for
“PAX Transformer Demo Box”.
2. You can define a new sweep
group and sweeps, using the
“Add” buttons.
3. You can choose the “Quick Test”
tab and add additional sweeps
as you are performing
measurements.
4. You can use an existing file as
template for sweep definitions.

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Fill in the Nameplate

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Ready to connect to FRAX-101

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Connect

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Ready for first sweep

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Measure HV winding, LV winding open

Coaxial cables

FDB 101
FRAX Demo Box

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Response from HV winding, LV winding open

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Measure HV winding, LV winding shorted

Coaxial cables

FDB 101
FRAX Demo Box

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Response from HV winding, LV winding shorted

HV winding,
LV winding
shorted

HV winding
(LV winding
open)

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Measure LV winding

Coaxial cables

FDB 101
FRAX Demo Box

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Response from LV winding

LV winding

HV winding

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Measure HV winding, shorted turns in LV winding

Coaxial cables
Switch Shorted Turns = ON

FDB 101
FRAX Demo Box

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Response from HV winding, shorted turn in LV

HV winding,
shorted turn
in LV

HV winding

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Measure LV winding, shorted turn in LV winding

Switch Shorted Turns = ON

Coaxial cables

FDB 101
FRAX Demo Box

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Response from LV winding, shorted turn in LV

LV winding,
shorted turn
in LV

LV winding

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Measure LV winding, loss of turns in LV winding

Switch Loss of Turns = ON

Coaxial cables

FDB 101
FRAX Demo Box

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Response from LV winding, lost turns in LV

LV winding,
lost turns
in LV

LV winding

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Measure LV winding, bad connection in LV winding

Switch Bad Connection = ON

Coaxial cables

FDB 101
FRAX Demo Box

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Response from LV winding,
bad contact in measurement circuit

LV winding

LV winding,
bad contact, 50 Ω LV winding,
bad contact 1kΩ
(old model 2007)

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Measure HV winding, damaged core

Coaxial cables

FDB 101
FRAX Demo Box

Losen wing screw

Displace upper core
Tighten wing screw

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Response from HV, damaged core

HV winding,
damaged
core

HV winding

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Measure LV winding, damaged core

Coaxial cables

FDB 101
FRAX Demo Box

Losen wing screw

Displace upper core
Tighten wing screw

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Response from LV, damaged core

LV winding,
damaged
core

LV winding

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