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Preparing For Testing

SELECTING A MOTOR TO TEST

1.  Click on the 

Data 

tab to select existing motors, or to create and store information for new 

motors. Each motor will be listed in the 

Explore

 tab’s 

Motor Tree

 on the left side of the screen.    

The 

Motor Tree

 provides a complete listing of all motors stored in a particular database. 

2.  To select the Motor ID for an existing motor, locate it within the

 Explore

 tab then click on the 

Motor ID to highlight it and to load its information in the 

Data

 tab.

Figure 5. Using the Data tab to create a new motor.

CREATING A NEW MOTOR ID

1.  If the motor you are testing does not yet have a Motor ID in the system, you will need to create 

a new Motor ID. To add a new Motor ID to the selected database, click on the 

Add

 button.

2.  Click on the 

Clear

 button to remove all information currently entered in the fields.

3.  Type the Motor ID, Location, Building, and name plate information in the appropriate fields.

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Summary of Contents for Baker AWA-IV

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Page 2: ...Baker AWA IV Static Motor Analyzer Quick Reference Guide Part number 71 050 EN V3...

Page 3: ...her means unless Megger have before hand declared their consent in writing The content of this handbook is subject to change without notice Megger cannot be made liable for technical or printing error...

Page 4: ...ctive test mode Care should be taken to ensure this radio frequency energy causes no harm to individuals or other nearby equipment Never exceed maximum operating capabilities of the Baker AWA IV teste...

Page 5: ...Creating a new Motor ID Creating a new Test ID Selecting tests and setting up test parameters 3 BASIC TESTING PROCEDURES Using the Explore Motor ID and Route tabs to find motors Running tests automati...

Page 6: ...nd 4 kV models VGA port The VGA port is used to connect the tester to a larger monitor not included foreasier viewing of test results USB ports Industry standard USB ports are accessible from the fron...

Page 7: ...gh voltage test leads for surge Baker ZTX and DC testing You must keep the leads clean and dry for best measurement performance The AWA IV 6 KV model differs from the AWA IV 12 kV with respect to test...

Page 8: ...6 kV and 12 kV models It is important to note that test lead clips have exposed metal areas Do not touch the clips while tests are running Always exercise care to ensure the clips are not placed in pr...

Page 9: ...etail in this chapter CREATING OR OPENING A DATABASE 1 Start the Baker AWA IV application by clicking on the icon on the tester screen or the MS Windows Start button 2 Click on the appropriate radio b...

Page 10: ...locate it within the Explore tab then click on the Motor ID to highlight it and to load its information in the Data tab Figure 5 Using the Data tab to create a new motor CREATING A NEW MOTOR ID 1 If...

Page 11: ...performed voltages and pass fail criteria along with a basic motor description For example a Test ID named 480Vw Rotor 100HP StepV includes tests for a 480 volt motor that has the rotor installed dur...

Page 12: ...IDs can be password protected if desired If a password has not been set up and you want to use one enter a new one in the Password field To change a password click on Change Password type in the curr...

Page 13: ...o button to start from scratch 7 Give the new Test ID a descriptive name and choose a target motor voltage class from the drop down list then click on OK Figure 8 Create New Test ID dialog box 8 You c...

Page 14: ...sts drop down list and Ramp Voltage is selected from the HiPot Step Voltage test list Figure 10 Selecting test parameters from the DC Tests Setup screen 10 Click Save to save the changes made to the n...

Page 15: ...igure parameters for each test type by clicking on the buttons in the right column for each test type Figure 11 Selecting tests to perform and controls for configuring or viewing test parameters The f...

Page 16: ...e temperature entry or resistance testing select specific parameters to include in your testing or adjust testing parameters to fit your needs Preparing For Testing Figure 12 Temperature Resistance Te...

Page 17: ...r company standards 4 Depending on the test types selected other controls may appear within the screen Preparing For Testing Figure 13 DC Tests setup screen 5 If you want to use temperature correction...

Page 18: ...mage below This will open the Config Wizard Figure 14 Setting up Step Voltage test parameters 2 Set each value to a desired level and click Next Figure 15 Step Voltage Configuration Wizard setting vol...

Page 19: ...ter to automatically start at the Surge Voltage level removing the need to ramp up and allowing the tester to reach the target voltage faster This feature is available only for semi automatic or manua...

Page 20: ...ng that adds capacitance to the motor or system under test will create more load on the tester When surge testing a motor all capacitors should be removed or the ground should be lifted Otherwise the...

Page 21: ...can be changed The lowest level is the Motor ID The Motor ID tab The Motor ID list box provides an alphabetical listing of all motors found in the database In the edit box located above the list the...

Page 22: ...d during the spring outage event This tab also allows you to edit and print the routes To select a motor simply click on the motor name in the route list Click on the Edit Route button to start the ed...

Page 23: ...related test screens Figure 19 Controls used to run automatic and semi automatic testing You can run tests semi automatically by clicking on the individual test type buttons found in the Tests tab Th...

Page 24: ...est click on the red Run Auto Test button and follow the directions 4 The Safe To Turn On dialog box appears when a high voltage test is selected Typically it instructs you to verify that the correct...

Page 25: ...o be entered from a third party temperature device 1 Enter the temperature of the motor and click the Accept button to acknowledge the temperature being entered 2 Click Next to proceed The tester will...

Page 26: ...zero when the insulation is completely polarized The PI test is typically performed at 500 1000 2500 or 5000 volts depending on the motor s operating voltage The duration of the PI test is 10 minutes...

Page 27: ...given step to the next an insulation weakness is indicated and testing should be stopped If leakage current increases consistently less than double the motor insulation is likely good Basic Testing Pr...

Page 28: ...Data tab on the right pane of the analyzer software main window The Results Summary tab accessed from the bottom of the pane presents a Date Time section at the top of the screen and a spreadsheet st...

Page 29: ...t measurement results Color coding helps you see whether a test category includes all passing tests green or failing results for specific measurements red Figure 24 Example test results summary view T...

Page 30: ...Figure 25 Example PI test results The Surge test data can be reviewed by pressing the Surge tab Figure 26 Example Surge test results Basic Testing Procedures www megger com 25...

Page 31: ...Check the Current Motor Test Results box or use any combination of the filters such as a date range and all motors that fail any test during a given test range The Select Reports section provides a l...

Page 32: ...Notes Baker AWA IV Static Motor Analyzer www megger com 27...

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