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Contents

I. Ultra-Low Frequency Products and Selection of It……………… 4

II. Theory of Ultra-Low Frequency Dielectric Strength Test……… 5

III. Products Introduction…………………………………………… 5

IV. Technical Parameter……………………………………………… 6

V. Instrument Structure……………………………………………… 7

VI. How To Operation ……………………………………………… 8

VII. Ultra-Low Frequency Strength Test of Cables………………… 12

VIII. Ultra-Low Frequency Strength Test of Large Scales High

Voltage Generator…………………………………………………… 14

IX. Ultra-Low Frequency Strength Test of Power Capacitor……… 16

X.Notes………………………………………………………………… 16

XI. Packing List………………………………………………………… 16

XII. Appendix I………………………………………………………… 17

XIII. Appendix II……………………………………………………… 18

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Notes
Warning: If the frequency does not meet the requirements when the boost,
will certainly damage the instrument, such damage is not covered by the
warranty。
1.Before the use of this instrument in cable and generator pressure test, should
be tested with megohmmeter, megger test no problem, can use the instrument.
2.Fully discharge the tested object with discharge rod before starting up, (the
discharge rod using method is: first discharge with the current-limiting discharge
end, then ground terminal). Ultra low frequency connection method with two
booster:When using the booster I alone (test voltage is 30 KV or less), instrument
control output I must be connected to booster I, don't connect control output II.
When the booster I and booster II are used in series (test voltage is 80 KV or
less), instrument control output I must be connected to booster I, and instrument
control output II must be connected to booster II, absolutely not inversely
connection! Otherwise the instrument or tested object will be damaged.
3.Please use the STOP button and discharge by rod then shut down the power if
you need to discontinue the machines which in the high pressure
conditions.Otherwise it will damage the instrument!
4.Please operation it according to the screen instructions.
5.It is a normal phenomenon to see small amount of oil spill after boosting the
pressure because the insulating oil in the booster is full, besides, it will not affect
your use.
6.When carrying out 10KV cable test, one-phase test is strongly suggested. The
voltage shall be 18KV and the frequency shall be 0.1Hz、0.05Hz、0.02Hz. The
manual said load capacity is the theoretical value, the scene 10KV cable length
can reach 3-8 km.
7.When carrying out 35KV cable test, one-phase test is strongly suggested.
Voltage is set to 60KV (General Requirements)-78KV (according to the rules
needed) and the frequency is set to 0.1Hz, 0.05Hz, and 0.02Hz. The manual said
load capacity is the theoretical value, the scene 35KV cable length can reach 3-5
km.
8.In case the cable is too short(less than 500 meters), the capacitance of the test
object is smaller than 0.1μF and the pressure cannot be normally boosted, please
connect 0.1μF high-voltage capacitance in parallel way.
9.Keep high-voltage terminals nylon spin by the above numbers to the
corresponding nylon seat, high-voltage lines to ensure good contact , no contact
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is good , it will cause a discharge , burned the high side . When nylon terminals
tightened, pay attention to the intensity, excessive tightening may damage the
nylon terminals.
10.If it is equipped with two booster ultra low frequency:When the test voltage is
30 KV or less, at this point it needs booster I to boost only, not connecting
booster II. Booster number can also be set to I+II, at this point booster I and II
boost in series; When test voltage is more than 30 KV, booster I and II must be
used in series, see operating instructions in instruction book for connecting
methods.
11.Laboratory examination timing, because DC voltage divider sampling speed is
very slow, need to see more than ten cycle, in order to see the peak positive and
negative voltage, the peak is the actual output voltage value.
12.Control output line connected to the booster side air plugs need to be rotated
downward pressure to pull out!
13.Recommend the use of AC power supply of 220V: if you have to use a
generator to supply power, because the 0.1Hz ultra low frequency is based on
the power input frequency modulation, have higher requirements, to the
generator requirements are: frequency 50Hz±1%, voltage 220V±5%, power is
greater than 10KW, the special requirements of the generator output frequency
stability, frequency changes with the load (the best use of digital frequency
conversion generator), in order to stabilize the generator speed, if the frequency
is not stable, certainly not normal booster. otherwise will seriously damage the
instrument!!!
14.When turning on the power supply lamp does not light or no screen display,
the insurance tube may be burned, for a safety tube is good, we are equipped
with 10 insurance tube standby.
15.The lower part of the screen main menu has the voltage input frequency
display, the voltage input frequency request is 50HZ + / - 0.5Hz, over this
range,indicating the input voltage is not stable, can not boost,This time boost
will damage the device!
16.If long-term work is required (continuous working time is more than 20
minutes), please take out the booster before use, open the oil injection hole, and
tighten the oil injection hole after test.

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Warning: in the cable voltage withstand test, must be the core wire and the
insulating layer of the physical separation, not with the other items covered in the
above, otherwise it will cause the high voltage discharge, damage the
instrument!!!

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0.1Hz Ultra-Low Frequency High Voltage Generator

I.Ultra-Low Frequency Products and Selection of It

1、0.1Hz -60KV Ultra-Low Frequency High Voltage Generator
Table 1
Rated
Model Load capacity Fuse Weight Useful
Voltages
0.1Hz,≤0.5µF
Control ：6 ㎏ 18KV and
60kV 0.05Hz,≤1.0µF below the
VLF-60 25A HV TANK-I：30 ㎏
(peak ) 0.02Hz,≤2.5µF cable、
HV TANK-II：33 ㎏
Generator
0.01Hz,≤5.0µF

2、How to choose the suitable products for test

Please make sure that the capacitance of test products is below the
instrument rated capacitance . the waveform will be influence if the
capacitance of test products is too small and the instrument can not normally
output when it below 0.05µF. 0.05µF capacitor in parallel to auxiliary output .
below is capacitance of some instrument for your reference .
Single relatively power capacity of different Generator
Table 2
Thermal Power Hydropower
Generator capacitance
200 300 600 85 125-150 300 400
（MW）
Single relatively
0.2-0.25 0.18-0.26 0.31-0.34 0.69 1.8-1.9 1.7-2.5 2.0-2.5
power capacity（µF）

Power capacitance of single-core XLPE insulated cable (µF/km)

Table 3
capacityµF/Km
Voltage 10 0.15 0.17 0.18 0.19 0.21 0.24 0.26 0.28 0.32 0.38 -
(kV) 35 - - - 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.19
Cross-sectional
16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 270
area (mm2 )

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3、Products test current estimation method
Formula ：Ｉ＝２πfＣＵ

II.Theory of Ultra-Low Frequency Dielectric Strength Test

Ultra-Low Frequency Dielectric Strength Test is the alternative way for power
frequency voltage withstand test. as we know , it is needed huge capacity
testing transformer or a resonant transformer for power frequency voltage
withstand test to large generator ,cables etc due to larger electrical capacity
of insulating layer . The huge equipment not only bulky but also expensive
and not suitable for use. The electricity sector makes some test to solve the
problems. according to theory and test result from domestic and overseas ,
0.1Hz ultra-low frequency voltage withstand test can solve this problems and
the advantage is not only got same test results but also the instrument
dimensions is small and considerably reduced the weight of it . The capacity
of it is 1/500 of tradition way. Greatly simplify testing procedures, That is why
commonly used in the developed countries, china ‘s ministry of electric power
entrust Wuhan high voltage research institute to drafting “ 35Kv and below
XLPE insulated power cable ultra-low frequency (0.1Hz) voltage withstand
test methods ‘for promoting this approach. The instrument is developed
according to China's made of this need. It can be widely used in cable, large-
scale high-pressure rotary motor, power capacitors into AC voltage withstand
test.

III.Products Introduction

This product combines the advanced technology of modern digital

conversion, fully computer control, automated boost, buck, measurement
and protection. human intervention can cared out during the automatic
step-up process , mains advantage includes fully electronic ,small sizes

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and light weight , large-screen LCD ( clear and intuitive ) , printer output
test report , easy to use . designed to fully meet the power industry
standards .mechanical approach are widely use for modulation and
demodulation ultra-low-frequency signals but no standard sine wave ,
some error of measuring and spark discharge in high-pressure part etc,
the products can overcome the shortcoming of above and the following
features need to indicate in particular:

★ Data of current and voltage are obtained directly through the sampling
of high-pressure side and it is true and accurate.
★ Over-voltage protection: the instrument will shut down to protection
within 20 ms when the output voltage is exceeding limiting values of
setting.
★ Over-current protection: design for dual protection of high and low
voltage, downtime protection can be accurately set in high-pressure
side. Shut down to protection times is within 20 ms when the current of
low-voltage sides exceeds reacted current.
★ High-voltage output protection resistor design in the body boost and it is
no need to additional outside resistor.
★ Closed-loop negative feedback control circuit of high and low voltage.

IV.Technical Parameter
1、output rated voltage , Table 1 for reference
2、output frequency ：0.1Hz、0.05Hz、0.02Hz。
3、loading capability : Table 1 for reference
0.1 Hz maximum 0.5µF
0.05 Hz maximum 1.0µF
0.02 Hz maximum 2.5µF
4、accuracy :± (3% of full scale +0.5 KV)
5、voltage waveform distortion ：≤5%
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6、condition of use : indoor, outdoor; temperature : -10℃∽+40℃；
humidity ：≤85%RH
7、power supply ：AC50 Hz，220V ±5%
8、power fuse : Table 1 for reference

V.Instrument Structure
1、control panel diagram

Table 1
(1)“GROUND ”：ground terminal ,used link with the earth .
(2)“I / II ”：output multi-core sockets , used with input multi-core socket of
body boost.
(3)“CONTRAST”：contrast adjustment for LCD
(4)“FUNCTION KEY ”：display prompt bar corresponds to location cue
(5)“AC”：power input , fuse insider
(6)“POWER ”：indicator insider.
(7)“PRINTER ”：for test report
(8)“LCD SCREEN”：display test data .

2、body boost diagram

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Table 2
VI.How To Operation
1、connection method
（1）Connection method of using booster I alone for boosting (test voltage
of 30 KV or less)

Table 3 （connection diagram ）

Specification :
With this product is equipped with two dedicated random lines and you
can connection according to Table 3, power with AC 50Hz/220V.
（2）Connection method of using booster I and II for boosting in series
(test voltage of 60 KV or less)

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Table 4 （connection diagram ）

Specification :
With this product is equipped with two dedicated random lines and you
can connection according to Table 4, power with AC 50Hz/220V.
2、operation sequence
(1) power on : please noted that the test products will be fully discharge
when power on the machines and press on the stop button first when the
machines is on the boost procedure then use power switch .Keep the vent
boot booster on the front unscrew boost the process may be a small
amount of oil spill , is a normal phenomenon .
The instrument will enter into Table 5 interface restriction when power
on the machine after you have finished connection it , please make sure
the instrument is power off when you connection or stitches or not use the
instrument .please first checking the fuse of the power outlet if no display
in the screen .
(2) defined parameter settings

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Table 5（interface restriction ）

You can pre-setting the test frequency , voltage and protection values
of exceed pressure in the high pressure sides, protection values of exceed
voltage , test times etc according to test needed in the interface
restriction of Table 5
★ Booster No. set: If using booster I alone for boosting, set booster No. as
I (the test voltage setting of 30 KV or less); if using booster I and II for
boosting in series, set booster No. as I+II.
★ Three options for frequency :：0.1、0.05、0.02 . it is the instrument
output frequency and unit is Hz
★ The test voltage is from 10KV to rated values ( please do not setting the
test voltage below 10KV) . the instrument will not boost anymore when
it is on the setting values and maintains amplitude output of sine wave
in this peaking values
★ The protection values of voltage is from 0 to rated value and unit is kV .
it is indicated the peaking values of test products .the instrument will
automotive shut down the output when the voltage is exceed the
setting . under normal circumstances , voltage protection values is set
higher than the test voltage 2-4KV.
★ The protection values of current is from 0 to rated value and unit is mA .
it is indicated the current peaking values of test products .the
instrument will automotive shut down the output when the current is
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exceed the setting .Under normal circumstances , current protection
value is set automatically by the system.
★ Times setting is from 0-60 minutes and it is indicated the test times ,unit
is minutes .
★ F represents the input voltage frequency of the instrument.
Above voltage , currency is peaking values , test data of instrument
display and voltage ,currency data in the test report is all peaking
values .

Please move the cursor to “ start test voltage “and confirmed it then
enter into below Table 6 boost interface .

Table 6（boost ）
Automotive boost

the instrument enter into boost status when finished self checking success .
it will take some times to make the voltage reach the setting values . The
instrument will shut down voltage output and enter into start interface if you
press the stop button when boost procedure.

Table 7 will appear in the interface when the boost values is close to setting
values

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Table 7
Please press on the “on and off ”button for 1 second and adjust the
voltage then press the confirm button , Figure 8 appears, instrument start
time,the instrument will start timing and the test report will print out when it
is finished . Back to the start screen, after discharge shutdown before the
start of the next measurement.

Table 8

★ another un-normal stop is over-voltage protection shutdown ,over current

shutdown . the tip interface will appear when the instrument stop. You
can re-setting the voltage or current to start next measurement .

VII.Ultra-Low Frequency Strength Test of Cables

1、please make sure that all the connection equipment of test
products is divest from the cable of test products.
2、separately cable insulation resistance test by 10000V Megger
test items and recorded the test values
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3、test voltage peaking values ：Ｕmax＝３Ｕo，Ｕo is rated
working voltage between cable conductor-to-ground or metal shield ,for
examples, rated voltage 10KV cable, single-phase rated voltage Ｕo：
Ｕo＝１０/√３kV

voltage peaking values of test is ：Ｕmax＝３Ｕo

＝３×１０/√３kV
＝√３×１０kV
＝１７．３２kV
4、test times ：3 minutes
5、test separately . cable capacitor values of test products is within
the instrument loading capability . pressure test can operation at the same
times by cable three–phase lines in parallel .
6、connecting the instrument with the test products’ cable by special
flexible connecting cable ( accessory ) according to Table 8. Power on the
instrument and finished setting the test frequency , times ,voltage, over-
voltage protection values in the high-pressure sides,over current protection
values then start boost test .please pay attention to the high-pressure
feedback circuit and checking if there are un-normal sounds in the cable of
test products .you can record test times and test voltage when boost to test
voltage .
7、the instrument will showdown automotive if the test times
finished and the products pass the pressure test if there are disruptive
discharge happened .
8、please stop the instrument boost ,power off the machines
if there are some problems such as current un-normal enlarge ,voltage
instability , unusual smell , smoke or noise or flash branding phenomena in
the test products cables happened in the boost and pressure
procedure .then checking it . the pressure test is failure if it is by the cable
insulation weak part of test items . you can retest it if you confirm it is by the
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humidity or dirty surface .
9、please do the pressure test again if the instrument is over current
protection by the reasons except the cable insulation defects.

Table9 measurement of single-phase connection diagram

VIII.Ultra-Low Frequency Strength Test of Large Scales High

Voltage Generator
The Generator test method is similar with the above cable test and
below is the difference :
1、the test can be carry out during the transfer of major repairs ,partial
replacement of winding and other conventional test . 0.1Hz Ultra-Low
Frequency High Voltage Generator is more effective to test generator end
insulation defects than other instrument. the reason is that in frequency
voltage ,due to outflow from the bar capacitive current flowing through the
insulation in the outside layer of the semiconductor anti-corona caused by a
larger voltage drop, thereby insulating rod end of the line voltage decreases
the pressure on ; while in the ultra-low frequency cases, this capacitor
current is greatly reduced, and the semiconductor layer on the anti-corona
voltage drop has been greatly reduced, it ends on a higher voltage
insulation, easy to find flaws.
2、connecting method : test separately , subjects were similar
pressure ,Table 9 for reference .
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3、test voltage peaking values is calculated below ，
Ｕmax＝√2βＫUo
Ｕmax ： peaking values （kV）of 0.1Hz test voltage
β：equivalent coefficient in 1Hz AND 50Hz, we take 1.2 according to
the requirement of our procedures .
Ｋ：general speaking 1.3∽1.5 usually 1.5
Ｕo ：rated voltage（kV） of stator winding of generator
For examples . generator rated voltage is 13.8 kV,
Ultra-Low Frequency test voltage peaking values ：
Ｕmax＝ 2 ×1.2×1.5×13.8≈35.1(kV)
4、test times is according to instruction ,
5、the cable insulation pressure test is pass if there are no unusual
sound ,smell , smoking or instability data display etc during the press test .
please fully pay attention the insulation surface status for better understand
of insulation conditions .
Especially for air-cooled unto, Experience that can discover devices by
monitoring the appearance does not reflect the generator insulation is not a
normal phenomenon, such as the surface of corona discharge and so on

Table 10 Measurement of the stator of a connected line graph.

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IX.Ultra-Low Frequency Strength Test of Power Capacitor

Test operation method is similar with the above , Table 11 is the
connecting way for you reference , please setting the test voltage and times
according to the instruction .

Table 11 measuring capacitor wiring diagram

X.Notes
1、The booster used in the instrument is not allowed for another use
2、Please contact the factory for repairs if the instrument malfunction and
do not open it by yourself .
3、before stitches , please fully discharge the test products by discharge rod
after power off the instrument .
4、please fully discharge the test products by discharge rod before power
on the instruments .
5、please fully discharge the test products by discharge rod before press on
boost button each times .

XI.Packing List
1、0.1Hz/60KV control box （1pcs）
2、0.1Hz/60KV booster （2pcs）
3、0.05μF/60KV shunt capacitor （1pcs）
4、30KV high-voltage output lines （1pcs）
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5、60KV high-voltage output lines （1pcs）
6、Booster I and II high voltage cables（1pcs）
7、Shunt capacitance high-voltage cables （1pcs）
8、Special control cables （2pcs）
9、Power lines （1pcs）
10、Ground wire （1pcs）
11、Discharge Rod （1pcs）
12、Power fuse （10pcs）
13、Printing paper （2pcs）
14、Instruction manual （1pcs）
15、Factory certification （1pcs）
16、Factory inspection report （1pcs）

XII.Appendix I
Rated voltage Over test voltage Preventive test voltage
Uｏ/UN(KV) Voltage Voltage values Voltage Voltage
multiplier （KV） multiplier （KV）
1.8/3 3 Uｏ 5 2.1 Uｏ 4
3.6/6 3 Uｏ 11 2.1 Uｏ 8
6/6 3 Uｏ 18 2.1 Uｏ 13
6/10 3 Uｏ 18 2.1 Uｏ 13
8.7/10 3 Uｏ 26 2.1 Uｏ 18
12/10 3 Uｏ 36 2.1 Uｏ 25
21/35 3 Uｏ 63 2.1 Uｏ 44
26/35 3 Uｏ 78 2.1 Uｏ 55
Uo is the nominal phase voltage , UN for the cable rated line voltage .
test times ：1-5 minutes

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XIII.Appendix II
The cross-sectional Capacitance（uF/Km）
area of the cable YJV、YJLV YJV、YJLV YJV、 YJV、 YJV、
conductor（Square 6/6KV、 8.7/10KV、 YJLV YJLV YJLV
millimetre） 6/10KV 8.7/15KV 12/20KV 21/35KV 26/35KV
1*35 0.212 0.173 0.152
1*50 0.237 0.192 0.166 0.118 0.114
1*70 0.270 0.217 0.187 0.131 0.125
1*95 0.301 0.240 0.206 0.143 0.135
1*120 0.327 0.261 0.223 0.153 0.143
1*150 0.358 0.284 0.241 0.164 0.153
1*185 0.388 0.307 0.267 0.180 0.163
1*240 0.430 0.339 0.291 0.194 0.176
1*300 0.472 0.370 0.319 0.211 0.190
1*400 0.531 0.418 0.352 0.231 0.209
1*500 0.603 0.438 0.388 0.254 0.232
1*630 0.667 0.470 0.416 0.287 0.256

The cross-sectional Capacitance（uF/Km）

area of the cable YJV、YJLV YJV、YJLV YJV、 YJV、 YJV、
conductor（Square 6/6KV、 8.7/10KV、 YJLV YJLV YJLV
millimetre） 6/10KV 8.7/15KV 12/20KV 21/35KV 26/35KV
3*35 0.212 0.173 0.152
3*50 0.237 0.192 0.166 0.118 0.114
3*70 0.270 0.217 0.187 0.131 0.125
3*95 0.301 0.240 0.206 0.143 0.135
3*120 0.327 0.261 0.223 0.153 0.143
3*150 0.358 0.284 0.241 0.164 0.153
3*185 0.388 0.307 0.267 0.180 0.163
3*240 0.430 0.339 0.291 0.194 0.176
3*300 0.472 0.370 0.319 0.211 0.190
3*400 0.531 0.418 0.352 0.231 0.209
3*500 0.603 0.438 0.388 0.254 0.232
3*630 0.667 0.470 0.416 0.287 0.256

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