HVA ControlCenter

For VLF High Voltage Test Set

ENGLISH User Manual
DHV0063 Rev01
Software: V3.03

b2 electronic GmbH
Riedstraße 1
6833 Klaus
AUSTRIA

Tel. +43 (0)5523 57373

Fax + 43 (0)5523 57373-5

www.b2hv.at
info@b2hv.at

Subject to alterations –
errors excepted
Illustrations are not binding
1 Introduction

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................3
1.1 Regarding this Document ..................................................................... 3
1.2 Legal Considerations ............................................................................ 3
2 INSTALLATION .........................................................................5
3 THE HVA CONTROLCENTER ..................................................6
3.1 Configuration via USB-RS232 .............................................................. 6
3.2 Configuration via Bluetooth ................................................................... 7
4 WORKING WITH THE HVA CONTROLCENTER ...................10
4.1 Main Screen ........................................................................................ 11
4.1.1 Test Reports........................................................................................ 12
4.1.2 View Reports ....................................................................................... 13
4.2 Manage Test Sequences .................................................................... 15
4.3 Settings ............................................................................................... 18
5 GLOSSARY AND ABBREVIATIONS ......................................19

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 1 Introduction

1 Introduction
Purpose
This user manual serves to ensure the proper use of the HVA ControlCenter, a
program designed for the management of VLF High Voltage test instruments of the
types HVA28, HVA34, HVA30-5, HVA60, HVA90 and further units of the HVA
Family. The HVA ControlCenter communicates with a HVA test instrument through
an USB-RS232 Cable or via Bluetooth (HVA28).
For details on a HVA test instrument please refer to the respective user manual

1.1 Regarding this Document

Target Users
This operating manual is designed to inform HVA operators.

Safety

NOTICE
When you work with the HVA ControlCenter, the manual of the respective HVA
test instrument should always be on hand.

1.2 Legal Considerations

With the purchase of b2’s High Voltage Equipment you obtain a company license
for the corresponding software to be used on multiple computers as long as they
are used to work with b2’s products.

Contact information
b2 electronic GmbH
Riedstrasse 1, Klaus
Vorarlberg, Austria
T: +43 (0)5523 57373
F: +43 (0)5523 57373-5
www.b2hv.at
info@b2hv.at

Copyright
©2012 b2 electronic GmbH
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored or translated in
hardcopy or electronic form without the written consent of b2.

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 2 Installation

2 Installation
For installation, insert the HVA ControlCenter CD or the USB Memory Stick
included in your standard accessories and follow the instructions displayed on the
screen. To manually start the installation go to the CD/USB Folder and run the
program called “HVA ControlCenter Setup.exe”.

System Requirements
PC or Notebook with Microsoft Windows® XP, Vista or 7.
Since Windows XP is no longer supported by Microsoft we recommend to use
Windows 7 for best compatibility

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3 The HVA ControlCenter

The HVA ControlCenter Software (called “HVA CC”) is intended to be used as a
report download tool as well as a System Software for handling Test Sequences.
The HVA CC can be configured to connect via USB-RS232 Cable or via Bluetooth
(HVA28) with one single PC or Notebook.

3.1 Configuration via USB-RS232

In case you are using an USB flash adapter on the RS232 socket of the HVA you
first need to dismantle and disable the adapter in the menu of the HVA. See
step 1.). If not, please proceed with step 2.)

Step 1.)
Unscrew the USB flash adapter from the RS232 socket of the HVA. As next, you
need to disable the USB flash adapter in the menu of the HVA.
Go to: Reports & Setup--> Instrument Settings --> USB flash: no
By clicking on the encoder wheel you change the setting.
Set it to No and go back to the main menu

Step 2.)
Once the USB flash adapter is disabled you need to connect the HVA with the PC.
To connect the HVA to the PC you need to connect the cable KEK0017, Cable
serial DB9 f/f Link, to the RS232 socket of the HVA.
At the end of the cable KEK0017 you need to connect the adapter KEK0049, USB-
RS232 Adapter. And finally you need to connect the USB plug to your PC.

When the USB cable is connected the driver should be installed automatically.
After the unit gets a COM port the driver is installed and the HVA is connected
properly (This could be also checked in the Device Manager of Windows). You can
start the HVA ControlCenter.

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3.2 Configuration via Bluetooth

Step CB1 – CB6 describe how to install USB-Bluetooth Dongle and check
Bluetooth Settings.

Step Procedure
(Installation Bluetooth Software)

CB1: Bluetooth Settings

Stick in the USB Bluetooth Dongle, the system
installs the necessary drivers automatically. After
successful driver installation a white on blue
Bluetooth icon appears in the system tray on the
right bottom side of your desktop.

Check the Bluetooth Settings. (Right mouse click

on the Bluetooth Symbol – Open Settings)

Select “Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this

computer”.

CB2: Add Bluetooth Device to the

computer Choose “Add a Device” from the menu.

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Step Procedure
(Installation Bluetooth Software)

CB3: Select Unit

Select the HVA unit which appears in the box as
an Handheld computer.

CB4: Enter the device’s pairing code

Choose “Enter the device’s pairing code.

If windows reports error during the pairing process

pleas retry multiple times.

CB5: Enter the device’s pairing code

Fill in the password “welcome”

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Step Procedure
(Installation Bluetooth Software)

CB6: Device is added

The device has been successfully added to the
computer.

You can start the HVA CC, the software will find
the unit automatically.

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4 Working with the HVA ControlCenter

To start the HVA ControlCenter double click the corresponding icon on the
Windows Desktop or open the program EXE file.

The main screen of the HVA ControlCenter is displayed.

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4.1 Main Screen

Element Description
Title Bar Connection Status, number of currently connected HVA
system
Download all Reports from HVA.

Test Sequences can be created and edited.

All information from the selected Report will be displayed.

Print the selected Report.

The selected report can be removed from the reports list.

Load Reports from PC or USB stick.

The selected report can be saved as PDF at a folder of the

users choice.

The General Settings panel is displayed, where you can

modify the settings of the HVA ControlCenter.

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Element Description
The HVA ControlCenter exits.

4.1.1 Test Reports

On the main screen a list of downloaded reports with the following information is
shown.

Element Description
Title Title of the Test.
(Cable/Line ID)
Phase Number of the Phases from the cable
Date Date and time when the test started
Test Description HVA test instrument used for the test. Either Serialnumber or if configured the
Nickname is shown.
Success Options Yes or No shown, indicated whether the report was successful or
not.
Reason The Reason of a default or a problem.
Test Parameters Test Parameters which are used for the test.
Dwell Time Time to run after on arc
Report Type Type of the Report. Basic or Extended.

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4.1.2 View Reports

Element Description

Report Information
Equimpment used The test equipment which is used. Normally an High Voltage Test Set – HVA.
Serial number Serial number of the HVA test instrument.
Company Name of the Company which does the test.
Customer PO# Order Number from the Customer
Job# Number of the job.
Date Date and Time when the test started.
Tested by. Name of the person who has done the test the DUT
Subsastation Name of the Substation
Circuit-ID ID of the circuit
Location Place, where the test was released
Owner Owner of the DUT
Owner Name of the representative owner
Representative
Temperature The temperature during the test
Humidity The humidity during the test
Position Position of the test station

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Element Description
Device Under Test Specification
Rated Voltage The Voltage rating of the DUT.
This is a characteristic of the DUT and does NOT refer to the test
voltage!
Operating Voltage Voltage during the test
Manufacturer Manufacturer of the DUT
Model Model of the DUT
Insulation Type Type of the Insulation
Insulation Thickness The thickness of the Insulation of the DUT
Shield Type Type of the Shield
Grounding Type of Grounding
Conductor Size The Size of the Conductor
Conductor Material The Material of the Conductor
# of Conductors Number of Conductors
Length The Lengoth of the Conductor
Installed in Date of the Installation
Age Age of the DUT
Cable test End Name of the cable Test End
Cable Far End Name oft the calbe Far End
Termination near Name oft the Termination Near
Termination far Name of the Termination Far
# of Splices Number of Splices
Splice Location The Location of the Splice
Jacket Choose if the DUT has a jacket or not.
Jacket Intergity

Test Parameters – can’t be changed

Waveform The waveform with which the DUT was tested
Type of HV Test Shows which test was used (Manual or Automatic Test)
Frequency The frequency with wicht the DUT was tested
Current Limit Shows which Arc Management Mode was used for the test
• Trip out on Arc
• Burn on Arc

Measurments / Results – can’t be changed

Breakdown Shows if there was a Breakdown during the test
Breakdown Voltage Voltage at a Breakdown
Time of Failure The time after a failure was found.
Test is Shows if the test is Acceptable or not.

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4.2 Manage Test Sequences

Element Description
Sequence Name Name of the Test Squence
DUT Voltage Rating Specify the voltage rating of the DUT.
(kV) This is a characteristic of the DUT and does NOT refer to the test
voltage!
DUT Select one of the following DUT types:
• Cable • Switchgear
• Motor • Other
• Generator • Vacuum Bottle
• Transformer
Insulation Select one of the following cable insulation types:
• XLPE • PVC
• PILC • HYBRID
• EPR (combination of types)
• PE • OTH. (other)
Test Type Select aim of test from one the following:
• Acceptance
• Maintenance
• Diagnostic

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Element Description
Waveform Select one of the following output modes:
• Sine wave
• Square wave
• DC+
• DC-
• Vacuum Bottle Test
Frequency Set the frequency to as close to 0.1Hz as possible.
• 0.1 Hz/Auto: Recommended setting that automatically maintains the
frequency as close to 0.1 Hz as possible
• Permitted values: 0.01 - 0.1 Hz in 0.01 Hz increments
Current Limit Select one of the following arc management modes:
• Trip out on Arc
• Burn on Arc
Dwell Time (min) Time to run after on arc
Test Step Count Specify the number of voltage steps to be applied to the DUT.
• Min. voltage levels: 1 Step
• Max. voltage levels: 4 Steps
Test Voltage Specify test voltage for each step:
(kVrms) • Min. voltage = 0.1 kV
• Max. voltage depends on the unit you are working with

For multiple voltage steps:

HVA automatically advances to next step.
Values are displayed in a table.
Test Time (min) Specify test duration for each step:
• Min. test duration / step = 1 minute
• Max. test duration / step = 120 minutes
For multiple voltage steps:
HVA automatically advances to next step.
Values are displayed in a table.
Delete the selected Test Sequence

Make a new Sequence

Update the canges in a Sequence

NOTICE
If you want to make a new Sequence, press the button ‘New Sequence’ before
you start to fill in the data. Save the data with the button ‘Update Changes’.

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Element Description
Download the Sequences from the HVA unit.

Upload a new or edited Sequence from the Computer to the HVA unit.

Load Sequences from the Computer or an USB flash drive.

Save the Sequences on your Computer or on the USB flash drive.

Press ‘OK’ if all sequences are edited and saved.

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4.3 Settings

Element Description
Select Language Select the Language
• English
• Deutsch
• Nederlands
Select Com-Port Select the Com-Port which is the connection to the HVA.
The up- and download to the HVA will be faster because the Computer don’t
have to check all Com-Ports.
Rate of rise Rise of voltage per second in kV (0.5 kV/s … 10 kV/s).
View Leakage Choose if the View Leakage Currens should be shown or not.
Current (lr.)

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 5 Glossary and Abbreviations

5 Glossary and Abbreviations

The following explains abbreviations and selected terms used in this document
in alphabetical order.

Term Explanation
Arc Self-maintained gas conduction for which most of the charge carriers are
electrons supplied by primary‑electron emission (source: IEC)
Auto Adjust Mode that maximizes output frequency to highest allowable value
Frequency • Greatest allowable frequency depends on the test load and test voltage
“0.1 Hz/Auto” applied
• For loads greater than 1µF, the instrument automatically reduces the
frequency
DUT Device under test
Duty (continuous) Load state in which the relay remains energized for a period long enough to
reach thermal equilibrium
Fault An unplanned occurrence or defect in an item which may result in one or more
failures of the item itself or of other associated equipment (source: IEC)
Frequency [Hz] Number of cycles per unit of time: f = 1/period (time), units = Hz
1 Hz = 1cycle/1 second
0.1 Hz = 1cycle/10 seconds, etc.
Hipot High potential (voltage)
HV High Voltage (tension)
• Extremely high voltage: typically 220 kV or 380 kV
• High voltage: typically 110 kV
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
Peak value Maximum voltage = Vmax V Vmax
RMS value Root mean square voltage Vrms

• Vrms = Vmax / √2 time

To short Forcing the electric potential differences between two or more conductive
parts to be equal to or close to zero
(Infinite current flows in a short circuit)
To trip Opening the circuit
(no current flows in open circuit)
VLF Very low frequency
• Typically between 0.01-0.1 Hz

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Notes:

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