Circuit Breaker Analyzer
& Timer CAT60

CAT60

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  • Simple & easy to operate
  • Timing and motion measurement
  • 6 Channels (3x2) for main contacts
  • Results printed on 80 mm thermal printer
  • Detailed analysis of test results with DV-Win software
Description

Circuit Breaker Analyzer & Timer CAT60 is a standalone or a PC-controlled digital instrument for condition assessment of circuit breakers. The timing channels record closings and openings of main contacts and resistor contacts. CAT60 records graphs of both Open and Close coil currents. Main contact channels can also measure resistance value of pre-insertion resistors (if present in the circuit breaker). Test results are printed on an 80 mm thermal printer in tabulated and graphical form.

An alphanumeric keypad is used for entering Breaker data, Test data and Control functions.
CAT60 provides easy selection of different operational modes: Open (O), Close (C), Open-Close (O-C), Close-Open (C-O), and Open-Close-Open (O-C-O). Multiple operations, such as Open-Close and Open-Close-Open, can be initiated by using predefined delay time or by sensing breaker’s contact position. The breaker can be operated remotely by using External trigger. External trigger input can be used as an auxiliary input.

Two analog channels measure and record the coil currents simultaneously (OPEN and CLOSE), up to 35 A DC. Results are printed in both diagram and table form on a built-in printer.

DV-Win software provides full control of all CAT60 functions from a PC, acquisition and analysis of test results. Graphical presentation of variety of measurements and timing test results uses cursors and powerful zoom functions for detailed analysis. Colors, grids, scales and positioning of the test data are all controlled by the user. DV-Win supports automatic unit conversion. (e.g.: cycles to seconds or mm to inches). Test records can be exported in standard file format for further analysis.

Application
  • Simultaneous measurement of 6 Main contacts (2 break per phase) and 1 auxiliary contact, including pre-insertion resistors (if present in the circuit breaker)
  • Resistance measurement of pre-insertion resistors (if present in the circuit breaker)
  • Evaluation of the synchronization between the circuit breaker poles
  • Measurement of coil currents, simultaneously for both coils
  • Display and print test results, both numerically and graphically
Standard accessories
  • DV-Win software
  • Mains power cable
  • Ground (PE) cable
Voltage sense cables Current cables Extension cable
Main Contact Cables
Coil Control Cable
External Trigger Cable
Optional accessories
  • Built-in thermal printer
  • Main Contact Cables 5 m with alligator clamps
  • Main Contact Cables 10 m with alligator clamps
  • Coil Control Cable 5 m with banana plugs
  • Coil Control Cable 10 m with banana plugs
  • External Trigger Cable 5 m with banana plugs
  • External Trigger Cable 10 m with banana plugs
 
Connecting a Test Object to CAT60
   
Technical data
Main Contact Inputs Auxiliary Inputs

- Number of contact inputs: 3.
  Each channel detects Main and Pre-insertion resistor contacts.

- Number of channels: 1 galvanically isolated (external trigger input can be used
  as an auxiliary input)

   Closed ≤ 10 Ω - Contact sensing (dry):
   Resistor contacts range 10 Ω to 10 kΩ   Open circuit voltage 24 V DC
   Open ≥ 10 kΩ   Short circuit current 5 mA
   Open circuit voltage: 20 V DC  
   Short circuit current 50 mA - Voltage sensing (wet):

- Each channel measures resistance of pre-insertion resistors

   Working voltage 300V DC, 250V AC

- Each input group is isolated with respect to the others

   Low activation mode ± 5V
     High activation mode ±10V
 
Time Measurement Current Measurement
- Time measurement resolution: - Current measurement for Open and Close coil, 2 channels, Hall-Effect sensor
- Measuring range - Range ±35A DC to 5 kHz
   0,1 ms for 2 s test duration; - Accuracy 1%
   1 ms for 20 s test duration; - Graphic presentation: currents waveform is displayed with resolution of 0,1 ms
   10 ms for 200 s test duration;  
- Time accuracy 0,05% of the reading ± resolution  
 
Coil Operation DV-Win software
- Number of channels: 2 (Open and Close coil) - User friendly software
- Two separate outputs for coil triggering - Complete control of CAT30 during the testing
- Driver characteristics: 300 V DC max, 35 A DC max - Complete analysis of tests results
  - Internal memory for pre-defined Test plans
  - Database for storing test results
 
Breaker Operation Printer (optional)

- Close (C)

- Thermal printer

- Open (O)

- Graphic and numeric printout of contact and travel wave form

- Close-Open (C-O)

- Paper width 80 mm

- Open-Close (O-C)

- Open-Close-Open (O-C-O)

 
 
Analog Inputs Dimensions and Weight
- 2 channels – Coil current measurement - Dimensions: 410 mm x 180 mm x 320 mm
- The analog inputs are isolated with respect to all other circuits   16,14 in x 7,08 in x 12,59 in
  - Weight: 7 kg / 15,4 lb
 
Mains Power Supply External Trigger
- Connection according to IEC/EN60320-1; UL498, CSA 22.2 - Trigger input voltage: 10 V – 300 V AC/DC
- Mains supply: 90 V - 264 V AC; 50-60 Hz
 
Safety Standards Environmental conditions
- European standards: EN 61010-1; LVD 73/23/EEC - Operating temperature: -10 ºC - + 50 ºC / 14 ºF - +122 ºF
- International standards: - Storage & transportation: -40 ºC - + 70ºC / -40 ºF - +158 ºF
   IEC 61010-1; UL 3111-1 - Humidity 5 % - 95 % relative humidity, non condensing
   CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 1010.1-92
 
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)  
- CE conformity: EMC standard 2004/108/EC