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Positron Universal Insulator Tester

With Instant Graphical Capability

Model # 3782651U/50 & 3782651U/60

User Manual

Description and Operation Guide

Version 7.0

Disclaimer Notice: Although Positron Inc. has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the
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Summary of Contents for 3782651U/50

Page 1: ...al Capability Model 3782651U 50 3782651U 60 User Manual Description and Operation Guide Version 7 0 Disclaimer Notice Although Positron Inc has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the informat...

Page 2: ...Table of Contents i...

Page 3: ...1 General 15 3 5 2 Separating the Tablet While in the Field 16 4 0 Windows based Insulator Tester Software 18 4 1 Insulator Tester Software Description 18 4 2 The Bluetooth Serial Adaptor 19 4 3 Inst...

Page 4: ...ng Graphs 38 5 3 2 Searching the Database 39 5 4 Important General Notes 40 6 0 Interpreting Graphic Results 43 6 1 Understanding the Graphic 43 6 2 Linear Log Graphic Options 44 6 3 Interpreting Resu...

Page 5: ...1 Chapter 1 General Information...

Page 6: ...General Information 2...

Page 7: ...tents including METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE VERIFICATION OF AN ELECTRICAL INSULATOR DEVICE BASED ON THE ANALYSIS OF THE ELECTRICAL FIELD ALONG THE INSULATOR Product names other than Positron s mentio...

Page 8: ...P 08 5 G H Vaillancourt M Hamel J Frate Experience with Two Faulty Composite Insulators Detection Methods in Hydro Quebec Conference Proceedings of 10th International Symposium on High Voltage Enginee...

Page 9: ...5 Chapter 2 Overview...

Page 10: ...Overview 6...

Page 11: ...ased recording system After an insulator is scanned by the Tower Operator the Ground Operator immediately downloads the Probe s data via a long range Bluetooth communication link to the Tablet Laptop...

Page 12: ...Universal Insulator Tester U Tester Model s 3782651U 60 60Hz 3782651U 50 50Hz Hot Stick Attachment Insulator Edge Guide Pressure Switch LED and Multi Function Push Button Power Switch RS232 Port Comp...

Page 13: ...on 1 Testers and Model Numbers Item Description Model Number Universal tester 60 Hz 3782651U 60 Universal tester 50 Hz 3782651U 50 220Vac 120Vac charger replacement 378126 Rechargeable battery pack re...

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Page 15: ...11 Chapter 3 Insulator Tester Elements...

Page 16: ...Insulator Tester Elements 12...

Page 17: ...aptop with Insulator Tester Data Processing Software installed Plug in wall transformer 120Vac 220Vac input 12Vdc output includes international wall plug adaptors The Operator Interface see Figure 2 c...

Page 18: ...arger are equipped with an LED status to report on the charging time When first plugged in to charge the LED will glow red After 9 hours on charge the LED will glow green indicating that the charging...

Page 19: ...aired with the Bluetooth transmitter of the Probe Refer to Figure 7 The Insulator Tester Data Processing Software is pre installed on the Tablet Laptop The Tablet Laptop is used on site for transfer o...

Page 20: ...download the results immediately to the Tablet and see the profile of the E field surrounding the insulator thereby revealing its health and determining immediately if a hazardous condition exists pri...

Page 21: ...17 Chapter 4 Windows Based Software...

Page 22: ...folder B DURING the testing session To remotely download the data scanned by the insulator tester To identify last scanned insulator from the list To display the graphic representation of the E field...

Page 23: ...t or establishing safety levels for live line work can then be made During the scanning of an insulator the Tower Operator manipulates the Insulator Tester with a hot stick while the Ground Operator u...

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Page 25: ...21 Chapter 5 Using the Interactive Insulator Tester Software...

Page 26: ...Using the Interactive Insulator Tester Software 22...

Page 27: ...tor on the screen of the Tablet Laptop and the relative health of the insulator can be assessed while in the field Using the Tablet Laptop the Ground Operator can choose to Accept or Reject the scan I...

Page 28: ...ocess 5 1 3 Create a List of Insulator Identifications Create a listing of all insulators to be tested during an upcoming Testing session This list will be used during a testing session to identify ea...

Page 29: ...u to the field immediately beneath With the list completed select Save and Close Note that number shown in the upper left corner of the Identification List Editor corresponds to the number of entries...

Page 30: ...ivate the Probe remove the Power Switch Cover and move the power switch to the right toward the DB 9 connector as shown in Figure 9 The Probe will first enter the Power On Self Test POST See 5 2 5 1 f...

Page 31: ...f during which the Infrared beams and sensors are tested IR1 IR2 5 If the Red LED begins flashing then the Probe s infrared sensors are being obstructed Ensure that there are no obstructions and that...

Page 32: ...connectivity between the Tablet Laptop and the Probe prior to going into the field The Check Bluetooth Serial Port dialogue screen will appear Select the COM Port used by the Tablet Laptop to communic...

Page 33: ...sociated with the long range Bluetooth Adapter This COM port will need to be reconnected once the unit is taken to the field for a scanning session It is important not to transport the Probe to the te...

Page 34: ...he Tablet and Probe is established Ensure that the Probe is in Awake Mode by pressing the push button of the Insulator Tester Probe See Figure 10 If required select Get Revision of the Probe after the...

Page 35: ...over and move the power switch to the right toward the DB 9 connector as shown in Figure 11 The Probe will first enter the Power On Self Test POST as described in 5 1 5 1 Ensure the slide switch on th...

Page 36: ...opriate COM Port and Select ON It is recommended to connect the Bluetooth in the field prior to Tower Operator ascension Use the Send Alert to Probe button in the field to check the communication link...

Page 37: ...lue line In the graphs generated by the Windows based software the solid red line is conventionally identified as Forward and the broken blue line is identified as Backward To get two curves on the re...

Page 38: ...gainst the insulator starting at the upper end and progressing toward the lower end of the insulator 3 Once the first set of readings has been obtained the Tower Operator waits for further instruction...

Page 39: ...hat the Insulator Tester Software is in communication with the Probe but that there is no data in the Probe to download The Download button will still change to GREEN indicating that the Windows based...

Page 40: ...eated before the testing session Select the Insulator just scanned from the list created earlier and select TAG Select Graphic to see one or more graphs of the E Field from scans of the last tested in...

Page 41: ...n can be made whether to Reject or Accept the last insulator scan If the scan is rejected a system message will be returned asking if you are sure you want to delete the downloaded data If rejected th...

Page 42: ...n be awakened by pressing the Push Button of the Probe B Optionally select Close button to close the current window The Bluetooth will disconnect to save power If during the process any of the softwar...

Page 43: ...ion of superimposed graph comparison To search for an insulator Browse and select the Search button from the menu of the Insulator Tester Software Select the folder and optionally all its subfolders t...

Page 44: ...not use the Probe and the Tablet Laptop in rain or snow To recharge the battery remove the RS232 cover 3 x 1 plug the charger cable to the Probe and plug the universal wall transformer to a 120 220 Va...

Page 45: ...41 Chapter 6 Interpreting Graphic Results...

Page 46: ...Interpreting Graphic Results 42...

Page 47: ...n BLUE line indicates the second series of readings of the UTester B This section of the graph offers a truncated identifier for the porcelain testers being scanned a 0033 identifies the particular po...

Page 48: ...to toggle the scale of the graphs being viewed between Linear and Logarithmic scale for 14 or more points Only Linear scale is used for 13 points or less 6 3 Interpreting Results On lower voltages ins...

Page 49: ...45 Chapter 7 Specifications...

Page 50: ...Specifications 46...

Page 51: ...ion Volts Minimum battery recharging time 9 hours one night Cumulative use between charges 12 hours Maximum period between battery charges 1 day Operating temperature range of the Probe 22o F to 122o...

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Page 53: ...Important Information 49 Chapter 8 Important Information...

Page 54: ...Important Information 50...

Page 55: ...Canada or 1 514 345 2220 Option 1 Option 3 International 8 3 Customer Training Full customer training courses on the operation and results interpretation of Positron Insulator Testers are available Fo...

Page 56: ...customer s sole remedy shall be at Positron s option the repair or replacement of the equipment or said component For any other claim in any other way related to the subject matter of any order under...

Page 57: ...t to the operation maintenance or use of the equipment This information is provided for purposes of description only and is not to be relied upon or utilized by any purchaser as instructions warrantie...

Page 58: ...Important Information 54...

Page 59: ...for immediate on site viewing providing immediate warning for DANGEROUS conditions Porcelain Tester The Porcelain Tester is used for Porcelain and Glass insulators Composite Tester The Composite Teste...

Page 60: ...Important Information 56...

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