Circuit Breaker Analyzer & Timer

CAT34
Simple & easy to operate
Timing and motion measurement
3 Channels for main contacts

3 Channels for auxiliary inputs

Resistance measurement of pre-insertion resistors
4 Analog Inputs + 1 Transducer Input

Supports both digital and analog transducers

Results printed on 80 mm thermal printer
Detailed analysis of test results using DV-Win software

Description
Circuit Breaker Analyzer & Timer CAT34 is a standalone or a PC-controlled digital instrument for
condition assessment of circuit breakers. The timing channels record closing and opening of main
contacts, resistor contacts, and auxiliary contacts. CAT34 records graphs of both Open and Close coil
currents and displacements of HV and MV circuit breaker moving parts. 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.
CAT34 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 breakers contact
position. The breaker can be operated remotely using External trigger.

Auxiliary inputs are used to monitor auxiliary (52a and 52b) contacts. External trigger input can be
used as a third 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.

Two additional analog channels, high voltage (60 V or 300 V AC/DC) and low voltage (1 V or 5 V
AC/DC), are used for monitoring circuit-breaker substation battery voltage, connection of current
clamps for The first trip monitoring test or any other type of analog signal that may be relevant.

The transducer channel is intended for measuring circuit breaker stroke, contact wipe, over-travel,
rebound, and average velocity. Either analog or digital transducer can be connected to this universal
channel.

DV-Win software provides full control of all CAT34 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 .dwc file format for further analysis.

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Application
Typical application is:
Simultaneous measurement of 3 Main contacts and 3 auxiliary contacts, 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,
Evaluating the state of the substations batteries by graphically showing the voltage value,
Measurement of contact wipe, over-travel, rebound and average velocity of breakers moving parts,
First trip test available
Display and print test results, both numerically and graphically.

Connecting a test object to CAT34

Features

Mains power supply input Thermal printer (built-in 80 mm wide) External Trigger input
90 V 264 V AC;50 Hz 60 Hz Graphic and numeric printout of contact Used for remote activation of CAT34
wave form

Transducer input Main contacts inputs

Intended for measuring Used for timing of main and
displacement of circuit pre-insertion resistor
breakers moving parts contacts, and for resistance
measurement of pre-
insertion resistors

Auxiliary inputs
Used for timing of dry or
wet auxiliary contacts Analog channels inputs
Used for measurement of
any type of analog signal that
PC communication may be relevant.
USB interface

Breaker state indicator

Flash drive The state of circuit breaker
Used for direct download of is indicated
test results on a USB
memory stick READY button
Prepares the instrument for
start of the test

Alphanumeric keypad LCD Screen Coil Control inputs

Used for entering Breaker data, 20 Characters by 4 Lines; LCD display with Used for operating of circuit breakers
Test data and Control functions backlight, viewable in bright sunlight. OPEN and CLOSE coil

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DV-Win software
DV-Win software has the following features:
Full control of CAT functions from PC.
Download test results from the instrument.
Acquisition and analysis of test results.
Test results can be viewed, edited, saved, printed and
exported.
Viewing and overlaying several graphs, for an easy test
result comparison.
Two cursors select measurement points and intervals.
Zoom and pan graph feature.
Set up your own test sequence.
Customized configuration of test result graphs.
Measurement by using rotary digital or linear analogue
transducers, along with linear to rotary converter
accessory.
Creation of predefined test plans for easy and quick field
testing.
Ordering information:

Art.No. Description Art.No. Description

CAT34 device with ground cable, Digital rotary transducer with 5 m
CAT3400-N-00 USB cable and CD with software DRT-250-C605 connection cable
Linear Analog Transducer
Main Contacts Cables set 5 m with
CM-05-30C3A2 alligator clamps* LAT-225-C305 225 mm with 5 m connection
cable*
External Trigger Cable 5 m with
CE-05-00C4B1 banana plugs* CURR-CLAMPS Current clamps

Coil Control Cable 5 m with banana

CO-05-00C5B1 plugs* SAT30AA-N-00 Coil Analyzer SAT30A

Auxiliary Contacts Cable 5 m with

CA-05-00C4B1 banana plugs* UTM-KIT-0000 Universal transducer mounting kit

*The above cables are also available in several lengths and *The above linear analog transducers are available in several
terminations. Please contact IBEKO Power for more information. lengths. Please contact IBEKO Power for more information.

External trigger Auxiliary contacts

Main contacts cables set Coil control cable
cable cable

Linear analog transducer Digital rotary transducer Current clamps

The SAT30A is ideal power supply at test with CAT series circuit
breaker analyzers, where substation battery is not connected or
available.
SAT30A supplies and measures current and resistance of circuit
breaker coils, and can power spring-charging AC or DC motors
Weighs only 8kg.
Coil Analyzer SAT30A

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Technical Data
Main Contact Inputs Auxiliary inputs
Number of contact inputs: 3. Number of channels: 3, galvanically isolated (external trigger
Each channel detects Main and Pre-insertion input can be used as a third auxiliary input)
resistor contacts.
Closed 10 , - Contact sensing (dry):
Resistor contacts range 10 to 10 k, Open circuit voltage 24 V DC,
Open 10 k 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 Working voltage 300V DC, 250V AC
resistors Low activation mode 5V
Each input group is isolated with respect to the High activation mode 10V
others

Time Measurement Current Measurement

Time measurement resolution: Current measurement for Open and Close coil, 2 channels, Hall-
0,1 ms for 2 s test duration; Effect sensor
1 ms for 20 s test duration; Range 35A DC to 5 kHz
Accuracy 1%
10 ms for 200 s test duration; Graphic presentation: currents waveform is displayed with
resolution of 0,1 ms
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 CAT34 during the testing
Driver characteristics: 300 V DC max, 35 A DC Complete analysis of tests results
max Internal memory for pre-defined Test plans
Database for managing and analysis of all testing

Breaker Operation Analog inputs

Close (C), 2 channels Coil current measurement
Open (O), 1 channel Voltage channel: 1 V or 5 V AC/DC
Close-Open (C-O),
1 channel - Voltage channel: 60 V or 300 V AC/DC
Open-Close (O-C),
Open-Close-Open (O-C-O) The analog inputs are isolated with respect to all other circuits
User can select any desired test sequence

External Trigger Dimensions and Weight

Trigger input voltage: 10 V 300 V AC/DC Dimensions: 410 mm x 180 mm x 320 mm
16,14 in x 7,08 in x 12,59 in
Weight: 7 kg / 15,4 lb

Printer (optional) Transducer Input

Thermal printer Digital transducer inputs: 1
Graphic and numeric printout of contact and current Analogue transducer inputs: 1
wave form
Paper width 80 mm

Mains Power Supply Safety Standards

Connection according to IEC/EN60320-1; UL498, European standards: LVD 2006/95/EC
CSA 22.2 EN 61010-1
Mains supply: 90 V - 264 V AC; 50-60 Hz International standards: IEC 61010-1
UL 61010-1
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, 2nd edition, including Amendment1

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Environmental conditions

CE conformity EMC directive 2004/108/EC Operating temperature: -10 C - + 55 C / 14 F - +131 F
Emission EN 61326-1 Storage & transportation: -40 C - + 70C / -40 F - +158 F
Immunity EN 61326-1 Humidity 5 % - 95 % relative humidity, non condensing

All specifications herein are valid at ambient temperature of + 25 C and recommended accessories.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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