Shanghai Dafan Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd.

DF7000 Transmission Line Power Frequency

Parameter Measurement System
Instruction Manual

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Contents
Safety advice! .................................................................................................................................... 3
I. Preface ...................................................................................................................................... 5
II. System principle........................................................................................................................ 6
III. System composition and technical performance...................................................................... 8
IV. Overview and connection instructions ................................................................................... 10
V. Interface operation instructions ............................................................................................. 17
V. Working steps and scheme of line test ................................................................................... 24
VI. Appendix............................................................................................................................. 27

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Safety advice!

◆ When testing the parameters of transmission lines, the induced voltage can be as
high as tens of kV and the induced current can reach 100A, which poses a serious
threat to the safety of testing personnel and testing instruments, and has a high
security risk!!!
◆ Incorrect use, improper safety wording and carelessness may cause personal
injury and equipment damage, so we must be very careful!!!
◆ Preventing high-voltage electric injury and ensuring personal safety is the first
important meaning of line parameter field test!!!
◆ Only professionals who fully understand the testing principle, safety precautions
and preventive measures can carry out the test!!!
◆ In order to ensure personal safety, operators must wear insulating boots and
gloves, and stand on the insulation pad at the same time, so as to carry out field
operation and test.
◆ Only lines meeting the following four conditions can be measured:
a) When both ends of the line are grounded at the same time, the induced current
is ≤ 100A
b) When both ends of the line are suspended, the static induced voltage on the
line is ≤ 50kV
c) When far end of the line is grounded, the electromagnetic Induced voltage on
the near end is ≤ 4kV
If any one of the above is not met, it is not allowed to continue testing!!!
During the above test, pay attention to the protection and personal safety to
ensure that the wire diameter of grounding wire and knife switch meet the current
requirements.
◆ Firstly, make wiring, and ensure that the variable frequency power supply,
isolation transformer, line parameter tester and grounding knife switch are reliably
grounded. After the three-phase test line is reliably grounded by the grounding
knife switch, the test transmission line can be connected.
◆ Before disconnecting and connecting the test cables at any time, it is a must to
ensure reliably ground of transmission line. The grounding knife switch is opened
only when the test started also need quickly to finish test. After the measurement
finished, close the external grounding knife switch in time, so as to avoid the
induced current passing through the test instrument for a long time, causing
overheating damage to the instrument! Pay special attention when the induced
current is large!
◆ In order to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment, please select the
transformer ranges in strict accordance with the following requirements: the
interference current discharged by the isolation transformer shall not be bigger

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than 33% of its rated current, and the output cross frequency current shall not be
bigger than 66% of the rated value. The interference current and output current
of a single transformer are as follows:

Transformer range and Maximum allowable Maximum allowable output

nominal value interference current Iin current Iout
0 range，30V / 83A 27A 55A
I range，400V / 6.25A 2A 4A
II range，800V / 3.1A 1A 2A
Be sure to correctly select the transformer range according to the interference current,
and do not use it beyond the upper limit value!!! If the capacity of a single transformer
is not enough, multiple transformers can be connected in parallel. At this time, the
range settings of each transformer must be completely consistent, otherwise the
equipment may be damaged and personal safety may be endangered!!!
◆ When connecting and removing temporary grounding wires, qualified insulating
operating rods must be used. The long-term withstand voltage of insulating rod
shall not be lower than the maximum rated voltage of operating line.
◆ It is strictly forbidden to switch the output mode and range of the variable
frequency power supply and transformer when the variable frequency power
supply has output! The output must be stopped and it can be operated in the
“stop” state! Live load switching may cause serious personal safety hazard and
equipment damage!!!
◆ It is strictly forbidden to use the equipment beyond the rated continuous working
time, voltage and current, otherwise permanent damage may be caused.
◆ In thunderstorm weather or thunderstorm weather along the line, the
measurement cannot be carried out to ensure the safety of personnel and
equipment.
◆ The variable frequency power supply must be taken out of the packing box for
further use, otherwise it will cause overheating and permanent damage. When
the cooling fan on the frequency conversion power supply and isolation
transformer don’t work, it is forbidden to continue to use.
◆ Because there is a large capacitor inside the variable frequency power supply that
needs to be charged, if some leakage protection switches on the power supply are
too sensitive, it may cause leakage protection trip. In this case, the leakage
protection switch should be removed.
◆ Equipment operator must have qualification certificate and have a full
understanding of the test principle and method of the test equipment.
◆ Please install two obvious disconnection points before the working power supply
enters the equipment according to the electric power safety regulations. When
wiring, the two disconnection points should be obviously disconnected.

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I. Preface

With the development of electric power construction, the erection and crossing of
power lines on the same pole increase, which leads to the increase of induced voltage
between transmission lines, which poses a serious threat to the safety of testers and
instruments, and brings strong interference to the accurate measurement of line
power frequency parameters. Therefore, it is difficult to ensure the safety of the test
work and the accuracy of the test results when using the traditional power supply to
test the line parameters.
Line parameter tester is a kind of high-precision test instrument for testing various
high-voltage transmission line parameters in power station, substation and other field
or laboratory. The instrument is of integrated structure, with built-in frequency
conversion power module and output power supply with variable frequency and
voltage regulation. The digital filtering technology is used to avoid the interference of
power frequency electric field on the test, and fundamentally solve the problem of
accurate measurement under strong electric field interference. At the same time, it
can be applied to the occasion of power supply detection with generator after all
power failure.
The DF7000 transmission line parameter measurement system of our company is a
high-precision testing instrument for testing power frequency parameters of various
high-voltage transmission lines (overhead, cable, overhead cable hybrid).
The system includes three-phase variable frequency power supply, isolation
transformer, three-phase line parameter tester and other components. By applying a
current different from the power frequency to the line, and adopting the frequency
selective measurement technology with super strong anti-interference ability, the
measurement error caused by interference signal is effectively eliminated.
It can accurately, reliably and quickly measure the power frequency parameters of high
voltage transmission lines: positive sequence impedance, positive sequence resistance,
positive sequence impedance angle, zero sequence impedance, zero sequence
resistance, zero sequence reactance, zero sequence impedance angle, positive
sequence capacitance, zero sequence capacitance, phase to phase capacitance,
coupling capacitance between adjacent lines, mutual inductance, etc.

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II. System principle

As we all know, transmission lines are a combination of distribution parameters [l, C,

R (r). Any phase of transmission lines can be represented by the connection of infinite
T-type networks shown in Figure 1

Figure 1

In the engineering application which only considers the power frequency excitation, it
can be simplified as shown in Figure 2

Figure 2

The L, r, R and C in Fig. 2 are often called lumped parameters. They are self inductance,
conductor resistance, capacitance to ground and insulation resistance. The lumped
parameters can be obtained by testing and simple conversion.
Because AC transmission is mostly three-phase, there are mutual inductance Lm and
coupling capacitance Cm between phases; when two or several lines are parallel or
crossed in long distance or small distance, there will be Lm and Cm that can not be
ignored. The above parameters are the physical basis of current distribution and
voltage distribution during normal and abnormal operation of power grid.
In order to simplify the test, calculation and analysis, the concepts of positive sequence
and zero sequence are introduced in engineering practice, and the above parameters
are integrated into each power frequency parameter of transmission line :
1) Positive sequence impedance Z1, positive sequence resistance R1, positive
sequence reactance X1, positive sequence impedance angle Φ1;
2）Zero sequence impedance Z0, zero sequence resistance R0, zero sequence

reactance X0, zero sequence impedance angle Φ0;

3）Positive sequence capacitance C1, zero sequence capacitance C0 and phase to

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phase capacitance Cm;

4）Coupling capacitance CH and mutual inductance XH between adjacent lines.

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III. System composition and technical performance

1. DF7300 variable frequency power supply, 1 set

Input power supply: AC380/220V ± 10%, 50 Hz ± 2 Hz;
Rated power: 30KVA
Output mode: three phase or single phase;
Output frequency: 40 ~ 70Hz, step by step 0.1Hz, arbitrary frequency conversion;
Frequency stability: better than 0.02Hz.

2. DF7005 isolation transformer, 4 sets

Output capacity: 7.5KVA*4
Output mode: three phase four wire, AB symmetry, single phase
Output frequency: 40 ~ 70Hz
Output voltage and current: 0 ~ 30V / 83A or 400V / 6.25A or 800V / 3.1A
Each set can be used alone or in parallel;

3. DF7000 multi-functional line parameter tester, 1 set

DF7000 is mainly used to measure voltage, current and phase difference of voltage
and current under specified frequency. It can automatically calculate impedance,
resistance and reactance components, and simultaneously measure three-way voltage
and three-way current signals.
Voltage range: 1 ~ 800V, automatic range
Current range: 1.5A or 100A, automatic range
Measurement frequency range: 40 ~ 70Hz, step frequency: 1Hz
Measurement channel: 3 voltage, 3 current phase resolution: 0.01°
Voltage measurement accuracy: ± (0.5% + 0.01V)
Current measurement accuracy: 100A range: ± (0.5% + 0.01A);
1.5A range: ± (0.5% + 0.2mA);

4. DF7016 interference suppression device, 3 sets

The interference suppression device (current limiting impedance) can increase the
impedance of the test circuit and reduce the induced interference current. When the
interference current is high, the interference suppression device can be connected in
series.
The rated parameters of single interference suppression device are as follows:
Rated impedance: about 320 Ω
Rated current: 13A
Allowable operation time under rated current: 3min;
Rated withstand voltage: AC 4.5kv

5. DF7008 transmission line DC resistance tester

It is suitable for DC resistance measurement of transmission line.

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Built in anti-interference measurement technology ensures accurate measurement

under strong interference.
Anti induced currrent (far end shorted circuit, ungrounded): 2A. If the induced current
is more than 2A, don’t use the AUX device, but use the equipment with an external
capacitor set to conduct the interference current to ground. If the induced current is
more than 40A, should NOT perform the DC resistance measurement for your safety
reason.
Max. electromagnetic Induced voltage (far end grounded): 4kV
The four terminal method can eliminate the influence of lead wire.
The built-in battery can meet more than 10 times of measurement when fully charged.
Maximum test current: 10A, test range: 5m Ω ~ 200 Ω;
Test accuracy: 5m Ω ~ 200m Ω; (± 1.0% reading ± 0.2m Ω)
200m Ω - 200 Ω (± 0.5% reading ± 0.2m Ω)

6. DFTRZ AC / DC voltage divider is a special instrument for field measurement. It can

measure both DC high voltage and AC high voltage. The whole equipment consists of
voltage divider and measuring instrument. The voltage divider adopts balance type
equipotential shielding structure, and uses high-quality electronic components inside
the completely sealed insulating cylinder, so that the whole device has accurate test,
good linearity and stable performance

Rated voltage：AC/DC 100kV

Internal resistance of voltage divider ：≥1000MΩ

Accuracy：AC:1.0, DC:1.0

Divider ratio K=HV/LV=1000:1（max. voltage tested=1000×value in low voltage meter).

Electric Strength：1.2 times rated voltage

Ambient temperature：Temperature: -10～40 degree Celsius，Humidity：85%

7. DF7017 Disconnector and Arrestor

Used for safety protection.
Rated Voltage: 10kV
Max Voltage: 12kV
Insulation type: Polymer

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IV. Overview and connection instructions

1. DF7300 variable frequency power supply

DF7300 is a current source for generating current signals with different frequencies.
DF7300 and isolation transformer together produce a variable frequency current
signal and inject it into the line to be tested. In most cases, the operator will try to
inject as much current as possible into the line to be tested, which makes line
parameter tester easier to measure. The panel diagram is as follows

1) Power input: connected to AC380V three-phase power supply and connected by

three core aviation plugs;
2) Output: seven core aviation socket, which is connected to input end of isolation
transformer. The frequency conversion signal source can work normally only after the
socket is connected properly;
3) Control mode selection: two modes. Local operation mode (operate on touch
screen) and remote operation mode (optional) when connect remote control terminal
through optical fiber
4) Grounding terminal: safety protection grounding
5) Touch screen: the output voltage, current, power and frequency are displayed on
the screen. The value of output voltage, current and frequency can be adjusted
through the screen, as well as the start and stop control and current output status is
displayed.
6) Main power switch: press this switch to turn on the power and the instrument will
start up
7) Output control: control the output mode of variable frequency signal;
8)Emergency stop button: press this button, the signal source will interrupt the output

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signal;

2. DF7005 isolation transformer

DF7005 isolation transformer and DF7300 frequency conversion signal source are used
together to isolate and change the output voltage and current.

(1) Variable Frequency output: (yellow, green and red) connect A, B and C three-phase
lines of the measuring line respectively;
Note: please refer to the name plate on the variable frequency power supply and
Isolation transformer before use. Do not exceed the rated voltage, current and working
system of the equipment;
(2) Grounding terminal: (black) reliably connect to the current grounding grid with a
wire of no less than 25 square meters;
(3) Current display: A, B, C phase current and zero sequence current display;
(4) Variable Frequency input: it is connected with variable frequency output through
aviation socket;
(5) Range control: control output voltage, 0 ~ 30V, 0 ~ 400V, 0 ~ 800V;
(6) Phase to phase short connection control: control B, C to short connection with A
phase. Useful only for single phase output.

3. DF7000 line parameter tester

DF7000 is mainly used to measure voltage, current and phase difference of voltage
and current under specified frequency
It can automatically calculate the parameters of positive sequence impedance,

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positive sequence resistance, positive sequence reactance, positive sequence

impedance angle, zero sequence impedance, zero sequence resistance, zero sequence
reactance, zero sequence impedance angle, positive sequence capacitance, zero
sequence capacitance, phase to phase capacitance, coupling capacitance between
adjacent lines, mutual inductance and so on. The panel diagram is as follows:

(1) Current terminals including 2 ranges: 100A and 1.5A

(2) Voltage terminals: 4 terminals
(3) Touch Screen
(4) Power switch
(5) Battery charging point
(6) Ground terminals
(7) Optic cable connector for remote control
(8) SD card
(9) Printer
4. DF7301 variable frequency power supply remote control terminal (optional)
It can be connected with the frequency conversion power supply through optical fiber
or wireless connection, and the operation interface is the same as that of the variable
frequency power supply

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(1) Optic cable connection point

(2) Charging point
(3) Power switch
(4) Touch screen

5. DF7001 line parameter tester remote control terminal (optional)

It can be connected with the frequency selective meter through optical fiber or WiFi
to remotely operate the frequency selection meter, and its operation interface is
consistent with that of the frequency selection meter DF7301

6. DF7008 DC resistance tester & Auxiliary Device

The equipment is used to measure the DC resistance, including 2 modules: DC
resistance tester and auxiliary device for3 phase measurement. Below is the DC
resistance tester

(1) Terminals for current and voltage connection

(2) Communication port and printer
(3) Ground terminal and power supply connectors

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(4) Touch screen

Below is the auxiliary device:

(1) Terminals for 3 phase connection

(2) Ground terminal
(3) Alarm lamp, green means good grounding, red mean unsecured
grounding.
(4) Switch for manual grounding
(5) Switch to changeover between phases
(6) Power switch
(7) Charging port
(8) Remote control
(9) Terminal to connect with DC resistance tester

7. DF7016 Interference Suppression Device

Including 3 sets which are used to reduce the induced current (if the induced current >
50 A). Each module has 2 terminals to connect in series to each phase during
measurement.

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8. DF703-5KV Voltage Divider

The device is used with DF7016, the divider divide the voltage from the line before
connect to the measuring equipment when the voltage from the line before go
through the suppression device is higher than 800 V

(1) Terminals to line

(2) Ground terminal
(3) Output terminal (connect to measurement equipment)

9. DFTRZ 100KV AC/DC High Voltage Dividers

The device is used to measure induced voltage on lines before making connection to
measuring equipment. There are 2 module: measuring module and divider module
Measuring module

(1) Screen for indication

(2) Up, down, enter and reset buttons.
(3) Power switch and charging port
(4) Port to connect with divider module
Divider module

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(1) High voltage pole (connect to lines)

(2) Grounding pole with port to connect with measuring module
(3) Cable to connect 2 modules

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V. Interface operation instructions

1. DF7300 variable frequency power supply

V out: output voltage

F out: output frequency
P out: output power
Start: press to start generating voltage
Stop: press to stop generating voltage

(1) increase (+) and decrease (-) buttons for voltage. To change step, press
button “Step 1”
(2) increase (+) and decrease (-) buttons for frequency. To change step, press
button “Step 1”
(3) 3 phases mode or 1 phase mode

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2. DF 7000 interface
Switch on line parameter tester and wait for the system to start. After about 1 minute,
click "start" to enter the operation interface of actual measurement.

Below is the main menu:

Pos. Seq Z: Menu for Positive Sequence Resistance measurement

Pos. Seq. C: Menu for Positive Sequence Capacitance measurement
Zero. Seq. Z: Menu for Zero Sequence Resistance measurement
Zero. Seq.C : Menu for Zero Sequence Capacitance measurement
Mutual Inductance: Menu for Mutual Inductance measurement
Coupling Cap: Menu for Coupling Capacitance measurement
Phase Mutual-Ind: Menu for Mutual Inductance measurement
3U/3I. TEST: Menu for 3 phases voltage and current measurement
Correction Cal: Menu for calibration and adjustment

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Historical Query: Menu for checking saved result

Setting: Menu for setting time, date, line’s parameter.
Menu Setting:

The menu allow user to set:

• Line length
• Time/date
• Password
• Reset history

The interface for each test item are almost same, now we take “Pos.Seq.Z”, as below:

• The center of the screen are U, I and phase angle

• f: frequency, use “+”or “-“ to select required frequency. In normal case,
adopting 45HZ and 55HZ to measure, then average the value to get power
frequency parameter. (due to interference when testing in worksite, normally
not select 50HZ for measure)
• 100A: button to change current range
• Print: print the result

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• Measure: push the button to start measuring process

• 800V: Voltage range (800V or 5kV if divider is used)
• Return: Back to main menu
Adjust variable power supply output voltage and current, when reaching required
values, click “Measure” button and the software will automatic collecting data and
calculate. And after around 10S, show the data and result.

After each measuring finished, showing interface will automatic lock the
measuring result. You can continue the measurement by click “Unlock”then click
“Measure”

3. DFTRZ 100kV AC/DC

The device’s interface includes some main menus:

• AC test: measuring AC voltage

• DC test: measuring DC voltage
• Vol Ratio: setting the voltage ratio

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• Battery
With our application, select AC test and press Enter. The AC menu as below:

• Vrms: The root mean squared voltage value

• Vpk: The peak voltage value
• Vavg: the average voltage value
4. DF7008 interface
The interface after start:

• Test: for measuring

• Data: for accessing data
• Setting: for setting the equipment
• Date: for setting time and date
Test menu allow user to set DUT absolute temperature, convert temperature, tap
position (when DUT is a transformer), phase (AB, BC, CA), current value (up to
10A)
After setting, push Start to start measuring. The result is shown as below:

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• Touch “Save” to save the result to internal memory

• Touch “Print” to print the result through integration thermal printer
• Touch “Exit” to escape the measurement screen
To ensure the safety for the operator, the DF70008 DC resistance measurement
device can be operate remotely by the software installed on an Android smart
phone via Bluetooth connection. The control interface of phone app is the same as
interface of the main equipment.

From DF7008 main screen, touch the “Setting” button, create a QR Code then scan
this code from the Phone App to start the connection between smart phone and
DF7008.

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After success to connect, control the DF7008 via the phone.

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V. Working steps and scheme of line test

Preparation
1) Preparation of test plan
It should go through the following steps: collection of relevant information, site
survey…
2) Implement relevant personnel, and all relevant personnel shall be familiar with the
test scheme.
3) Be ready: test equipment, test power supply, test line, communication tools,
transportation tools.
4) Arrange the scheme for power cut off

Work sequence of field test

1) Complete the power cut operation and safety measures of the measured line
2) Go through the procedures of permit work
3) The following tests were carried out in turn
A. High impedance voltmeter, such as DFRZ should be used to test the induced
voltage. The induced voltage when both ends of the line are not grounded and the line
is only remotely grounded is measured phase by phase
B. When clamp type ammeter is used to test electromagnetic induction
(interference) current and capacitance (interference) current to ground, it shall also be
measured phase by phase and three-phase short circuit connection respectively.
Electromagnetic induction (interference) current shall be measured by grounding at
the far end of the line, and capacitive (interference) current shall be measured without
grounding at the far end.
Note: this test is only applicable to the line under test suspected of induced
voltage. The reason for doubt may consist of one of the following situations: there are
parallel overhead transmission lines and more than one cross crossing.
C. Check phase (to be done for newly built and reconstructed lines)

D. When testing the power frequency parameters of the line, the following
sequence shall be followed:
• The three-phase short-circuit grounding of the tested line is conducted
• Connect the test instrument and power supply to complete the test wiring
• Start the equipment and wait
• Select the correct measurement step, setting the DF7000 to measure at 50Hz
• Set the range on the isolation transformer, use the correct voltage/ current
range. All the used isolation transformer must be setted to the same range.
• Double check all the connection from the line to the grouding knife, measuring
device, isolation transformer and frequency converter
• Open the grounding knife, measure the interference current via the DF700,
record and check if any abnormal values.

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• Set the measurement frequency to 45Hz

• From the frequency converter, start the power source at 45Hz, increasing the
voltage and observe the output currrent.
• After reached the target voltage, and the reading is stable, press “Measure”
button from the DF7000 to start the measurement. Wait for the measurement.
Print the measurement result at 45Hz.
• Setting the frequency converter to output at 55Hz
• From DF7000, press “Unlock”, change the frequency to 55Hz, wait for the
reading stable.
• Press “Measure” to start the measurment at 55Hz, wait for measurement finish
then print the result at 55Hz. Take the average reading value of both 45Hz and
55Hz measurement results.
• Stop the frequency converter power source. Wait for the output voltage
decrease to 0V
• Close the grouding knife
• Check the result
• Do the next measurments
E. Measure the DC resistance (when induced voltage >4kV, the DC resistance can be
taken from the Resistor part from the AC measurement). The DC resistance measuring
procedure as follow:
• Check the grounding knife
• Make connection as DC resistance measurement scheme.
• Start the equipment, connect with cellphone if needed
• Set the current and chose to measure AB
• Open the grounding knife
• Change Aux module to ungrounded mode by remote control (if using)
• Measure and wait for stable result
• Save the result
• Ground the aux module by remote control (if using) or close the grounding
knife
• Do the same with BC, CA
• Close the grounding knife after each measurement
F. Ensure the grounding knife in both ends are close
G. Remove the wire
H. Make report

Complete the test report

Contents and requirements of power frequency parameter test report of transmission
line
1. Original data of line (attribute): ownership unit of line, name of line, total length of
line, model and number of split conductors, three-phase arrangement, average
distance between phases, arrangement of ground wire and coupling ground wire; if

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transmission line is cable line, external shielding and armored grounding mode shall
be adopted.
2. Line test contents: induced voltage, insulation resistance and DC resistance of each
phase, test results of power frequency parameters, weather and temperature during
test, test date, time, test instrument, tester, auditor, approval personnel and test
conclusion.

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VI. Appendix

1. Some measures to improve the accuracy of power frequency parameter test of

transmission line
Power frequency induced voltage is the primary factor affecting the accurate test of
line parameters. The main measures taken by the traditional test methods are to
increase the test voltage, increase the test current and reverse the phase sequence in
order to weaken the influence of "interference". This is a method, but the capacity and
weight of the test power supply will increase accordingly, which will make the field test
very inconvenient. By changing the frequency of the test power supply, and making
the test instrument only accept the information of the test frequency, the test system
adopts the evasive treatment for the power frequency induced voltage, and then
converts the test results into power frequency parameters.
There are four factors that affect the accuracy of line parameter test

1) When measuring the impedance (Z1, Z0) of a short line (within several thousand
meters) and the capacitance (C1, C0, CH) of a long line (such as more than tens of
kilometers), the voltage lead and current lead for the test should be separated; and
the test voltage should be measured at the circuit side of the test line (not the test
power supply side).
2) When measuring the impedance (or capacitance) parameters of a long (more than
100 km) line, read the current (or voltage) at the opposite side at the same time, and
take the average value of the first and last ends for calculation.
3) By increasing the internal impedance ZN of the voltage test circuit, the measured
induced voltage UG can be closer to the reality. When ZN is small, the measured
induced voltage UG is almost proportional to ZN. Therefore, ultra high impedance
voltmeter, such as electrostatic voltmeter, should be used to measure UG.
4) According to the section of zero sequence protection and geological conditions, 1-
2 times of measurement of zero sequence impedance parameters is added at the
corresponding position of the line.

2. Refer to wiring diagram for test items

1) Positive sequence impedance connection (as shown in the figure below) can also be
used for zero sequence impedance connection. The connection can be switched
through single-phase and three-phase connection switches on the signal source panel.
The terminal of 100A is selected for current measurement.

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Positive sequence impedance connection (single phase interference current<=20A)

When interference current≦2A，according to test object, select 400V or 30V

Range。When 2A≧interference current≧20A，using one isolation transformer at

30V range, then each increase 20A interference current, parallel one more isolation
transformer at 30V range. When interference current >50A, suggest to use 4 isolation
transformer in parallel, as below connection chart:

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Positive sequence impedance connection (single phase interference current>=50A)

Positive sequence impedance connection (single phase interference current>=50A)

when using interference suppression device

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2) Zero sequence impedance wiring diagram (as shown below)

Zero sequence impedance connection (interference current<=20A)

Note：when testing zero sequence impedance, DF7005 Isolation transformer

only need output A phase current. To reduce the wiring change in the worksite, only
change the wiring from DF7000 to ground knife switch, as above chart.

When interference current≦2A， according to test object, select 400V or 30V

Range; when 2A≧interference current≧20A，using one isolation transformer at 30V

range, then each increase 20A interference current, parallel one more isolation
transformer at 30V range. When interference current >50A, suggest to use 4 isolation
transformer in parallel, as below connection chart:

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Zero sequence impedance connection(interference current>=50A)

Zero sequence impedance connection (interference current>=50A) when using

interference suppression device

3) Zero sequence capacitance connection (as below charts)

In general, when zero sequence capacitance test, the current is small and you can
use connector of 1.5A range (note: on DF7000 interface, you need to choose 1.5A

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range).

If 2A>interference capacitance current>1A，choose 400V range, meanwhile,

DF7005 isolation transformer only output A phase current.

In some case, when the inteference current >2A, use the isolation transformer at
30V range, set the current range at 100A. Or can connect some isolation transformer
in parallel to increase the withstand the interference current capacity.

4) Positive sequence capacitance connection (as shown in the figure below)

+ if the interference current smaller than 1A, use the 800V and 1.5A range
+ if the interference current higher are between 1A and 2A, use the 400V /100A range
+ if the interference current higher than 2A, use the 30V / 100A range.

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Positive sequence capacitor connection

5) Line mutual inductance connection (as shown in the figure below), current
measurement is selected at 100A range.

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Line mutual inductance connection

Note 1： when testing line mutual inductance, the wiring and anti-interference

measures of Line 1 equal to measuring zero sequence impedance!!!

When interference current on Line 1 is very big, please use isolation
transformers in parallel to increase anti-interference level, also if
necessary, please connect into interference suppression device, use
method refer to zero sequence impedance measure.
Note 2： when testing line mutual inductance, possibly very high electromagnetic

inductance voltage will be on Line 2, when electromagnetic voltage more than 800V,
don’t directly connect UA measure terminal but through divider, as below chart.

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6) coupling capacitance connection (as below chart）. Please firstly test zero

sequence capacitance before testing coupling capacitance of line.

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Coupling capacitance connection

Note： when testing coupling capacitance, wiring connection and anti-interference

measures of Line will be same to zero sequence capacitance measure!!!

7) Reference wiring diagram of DF7008 DC resistance tester and auxiliary device

+ Several kilovolts of induced electricity can be generated on the transmission line,
which can cause serious accidents such as casualties and instrument burning. Please
be sure to operate with caution according to the use standard!!!
+ Before use, the device must be well grounded with a grounding wire of no less
than 10mm2!
+ The DF7008 DC Resistance Device can be use in 2 difference setups:
- Use with the AUX device when the far end of the line is shorted circuit but
ungrounded.
- Use with external filter capacitor when the far end is shorted circuit and
grounded.
+ To ensure personal safety, Bluetooth wireless connection operation test is
recommended.

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a) Setup with the far end shorted circuit / ungrounded

+ Using this setup when the tested line is shorted circuit but not grounded at the
far end. With this setup the interference currrent is normally small. Only use this
setup if after shorted circuit/ungrounded far end, the interference currrent at the
near end is smaller than 2A
+ When using this setup, th measured value is Rab, Rbc, and Rca

Connection with AUX device

b) Setup with far end grounded
+ In the condition far end is grounded, the interference current at the near end will
normally very high. This setup requires to use an external capacitor set (Cx) to
conduct the inteference current to ground.
+ DO NOT use the aux device in this setup
+ The measured resistance value in this setup is: Ra, Rb, Rc
+ The capacitance of the used Cx must big enough to ensure the interference
voltage between any terminal is smaller than 2VAC.
For example: If the interference current of each phase is 10A, the impedance of the
Cx must be:
Zcx = 2/10/√3 = 0.12 (Ω)
So the capacitance of the Cx is:
Cx = 1/(2*3.14*50*0.12) = 0.026 (F)

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Connection with external filter capacitor set: Ra

Connection with external filter capacitor set: Rb

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Connection with external filter capacitor set: Rc

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