SVERKER 750/780

Relay Test Sets

SVERKER 750/780
Relay Test Sets

The

engineers toolbox for all single phase

relay testing

Stand-alone

Rugged

and reliable for field use

Description

Application

The SVERKER 750/780 Relay Test Set is the engineer's

toolbox. The control panel features a logical layout, still
SVERKER650 users will find it comfortably familiar and will
be able to start work right away.

Relay Testing

The SVERKER750/780 features many functions that make

relay testing more efficient. For example, its powerful
measurement section can display (in addition to time,
voltage and current) Z, R, X, S, P, Q, phase angle and
cos . The voltmeter can also be used as a 2nd ammeter
(when testing differential relays for example). All values are
presented on a single easy-to-read display.
You can also test directional protective equipment
efficiantly by means of the built-in variable voltage source.
In SVERKER780 this has a continuous phase shift function
and adjustable frequency as well. Automatic reclosing
devices can also be tested just as easily.
Designed to comply with EU standards and other personal
and operational safety standards, SVERKER750/780 is
also equipped with a serial port for communication with
personal computers and the PC software SVERKER Win.
Since the compact SVERKER weighs only 18 kg (39 lbs), its
easy to move from site to site.
Two or more SVERKER units can also be synchronized,
which allows the user to operate a basic 3-phase test set.

functionality

SVERKER750/780 is intended primarily for secondary testing of

protective relay equipment. Virtually all types of single-phase
protection can be tested. You can also test three-phase protection
that can be tested one phase at a time, and also a number of
protective relay systems that require phase shifting. Moreover,
automatic reclosing devices can be tested.
SVERKER 780 can test voltage relays with a frequency range from
15 Hz up tp 550 Hz.
Examples of what SVERKER750/780 can test
Overcurrent relays
Inverse time overcurrent relays
Undercurrent relays
Ground fault relays
Directional overcurrent relays
Directional ground fault relays
Overvoltage relays
Undervoltage relays
Directional power relays
Power factor relays
Differential protection (differential circuits)
Distance protection equipment (phase by phase)
Negative sequence overcurrent relays
Motor overload protection
Automatic reclosing devices
Tripping relays
Voltage regulating relays
Underimpedance relays
Thermal relays
Time-delay relays
Frequency relays (SVERKER 780)

ANSI No.
50
51
37
50N, 51N
67
67N
59
27
32
55
87
21
46
51/66
79
94
21
49
81

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Relay Test Sets
Other fields of application
Plotting excitation curves

Current and voltage transformer ratio tests

Burden measurement for protective relay test equipment

Impedance measurement

Efficiency tests

Polarity (direction) tests

Injection

Maintained

Injection continues without any time limitation.

Momentary

Injection continues only as long as the button is kept

depressed.

Max. time

Injection stops automatically when the preset maximum

time is reached.

Filtering

When filtering is selected, five successive readings are

averaged. The following can be filtered: Current, Voltage
and Extra items that are measured.

Off delay

The turning off of generation can be delayed after

tripping throughout a specified time interval that is
expressed in mains frequency cycles.

Application example
IMPORTANT!
Read the Users manual before using the instrument.
Testing the pick-up and drop-out using SVERKER780

1. Connect as shown in the diagram.

2. Select stop conditions, dry or wet contact.
3. Select HOLD to freeze the current reading.

Testing the operation time

15. Increase the current to 1.5 times the pick-up value.

16. Invoke the ON+TIME state by means of the start
switch. The outputs will now remain turned on until
the protective relay equipment operates.
17. Read the time from the display. Check also the high
current setting using the same procedure.

4. Press button SEL/ A until you get a red light at the

built-in ammeter.
Note: Maximum allowed current through the
separate ammeter used in this connection example is
6 A. The other measurement points do not have this
limitation.
5. Press the MODE button.
6. Use the key to select , , W, VA...
7. Press CHG (Change)
8. Select (, Iref) or (, Uref) by using the key .
9. Press SEL (Select)
10. Press ESC
11. Set the voltage amplitude with the upper small
knob.
12. Make sure the main knob is set to 0.
13. Turn on the SVERKER output by activating ON using
the start switch .
14. Set the phase-angle. Use the lower knob for fine
adjustment, and the middle knob for step of 90.
Note: A small current flowing in the circuit is
required to measure the phase angle.
Testing the pick-up and drop-out using SVERKER780

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Relay Test Sets
Features and benefits
1. Set of resistors
Fine regulation of current
and voltage thanks to the
built-in set of resistors.
2. Start and stop conditions
The timers start and stop
inputs respond to changes, voltage or contact
closing/openings. The
timers start input is also
used when testing autoreclosing relays, to synchronize two or more
SVERKER units and to
start generation with an
external signal.
3. Display
Presents time, current,
voltage and other entities.
Also used to make settings, after you enter the
setting mode by pressing
button marked MODE.
4. Freeze function (HOLD)
This makes it possible
to measure voltages and
current as short as a quarter of a mains-voltage period by immobilizing the
reading on the display.
Voltage and current readings are frozen when the
timer stops. If the timer
does not stop, the reading present when the current was interrupted is
frozen on the display.
5. Make/break contact
Changes state automatically when a test is started. Can be used (for ex-

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ample) to synchronize
two or more SVERKER units, other external
equipment or to switch
the voltage applied to the
protective relay equipment back and forth between non-faulty and
faulty.
6. Ammeter and voltmeter
Current and voltage are
measured by the builtin ammeter and voltmeter. Resistance, impedance, phase angle, power
and power factor can
also be measured. Readings appear on the display. These instruments
can also be used to take
measurements in external circuits. The voltmeter can also be used as a
2nd ammeter (when testing differential relays for
example, using CSU20A).
Current and voltage can
be displayed either as
amperes and volts or as
percentages of a given
current or voltage (the
present settings of the
protective relay equipment for example).
7. Current source
Provides 0-250AAC,
0-250VAC or 0-300VDC,
depending on the output
that is being used. Settings are made using the
main knob. The readings of current, voltage
and other entities appear
on the display. The start
switch is used to turn the

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12 13

14

current source on and

off. When time is being
measured, this is done in
synchronization with the
timer.
8. Auxiliary voltage
source
Provides 20-220VDC in
two ranges. Equipped
with overload protection
and separated from the
other outputs. Used frequently to supply the object being tested.
9. Status indicator
The timers start and stop
inputs are each equipped
with indicator lamps
which, when lighted, indicate a closed circuit
(useful for detecting contact closings/openings) or
the presence of voltage.
These indicator lamps
make it possible (for example) to check circuits
before starting a measurement cycle.
10. Timer inputs
The timer has separate
start and stop inputs, and
it can be used to measure both external cycles
and sequences initiated
by SVERKER. The measured time appears on
the display. Each input
can be set to respond to
the presence or absence
of voltage (AC or DC) at
a contact.
11. Start switch
Controls the turning on
and off of the current

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source and timer. Can be

set to one of four states.
ON+TIME. Starts generation and timing simultaneously. Used to test
over... relays (...means
current, voltage or some
other entity). Generation continues a) until the
protective relay equipment operates and stops
the timer or b) until the
maximum time expires
or the start switch is released if time-limited generation has been selected.
OFF. Turns off the current source, whereupon
generation is interrupted. ON. Turns on the current source in the generating state. OFF+TIME.
Interrupts generation and
starts the timer simultaneously. Used when testing
under ...relays (...means
current, voltage or some
other entity). The timer
is stopped when the protective relay equipment
operates. When automatic reclosing is to be tested, SVERKER can be set
so that new generation
will start when the timers
start input is activated by
the closing command.
12. Computer communication interface USB
SVERKER is equipped
with a serial port for
communication with personal computers and
the PC software SVERKERWin.
13. Tripping indicator
Lights when a stop condition is fulfilled to indicate
operation of the protective relay equipment. If
the test being conducted
incorporates timing, this
indicator starts to blink
when relay operation occurs.
14. Main knob
Used to set current output from the current
source.
15. AC voltage source
Since the AC voltage
source is separated from
other outputs, it is set independently of the current source. The AC voltage source is intended
primarily for the relay
protection equipments
voltage input.

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Relay Test Sets
SVERKER Win
PC software for SVERKER750/780

The SVERKER Win software makes fieldwork easier while

providing neater reports. The SVERKER Win software
enables you to control the SVERKER from a PC. The
SVERKER is connected to the PCs serial port. Test results
can be reported either directly with table and graph, or
from an external program, e.g. Microsoft EXCEL.

Specifications SVERKER Win

The SVERKER Win software comprises a 32-bit program

written to run under Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP. The
amount of space needed to save reports and settings will
depend on how many protective systems that are to be
tested. Roughly estimated, you will thus need a total of
about 20-100 MB of free space on the hard disk. Languages
in SVERKER Win are: Czech, English, French, German,
Spanish and Swedish.

SVERKER Win enables customised reports in an easy

way. Very useful are the reference graphs, together with
the current/voltage graph presentation for each test point
during the test. The graph can of course be printed out on
the test report if you like.
A usable feature is the ready-made current curves available
for many relay types.
During relay testing, each measured value is stored in a log
list. In this list you can add comments to each test point.
When the entire test is finished, you can save everything
as a data file. Later, you can print out the test results. You
save time by not having to write your report in the field. All
report writing can be done conveniently back at the office.
The SVERKER Win software provides easy access to
connection instructions, test instructions and the like,
which you prepare in advance. These instructions, which
can contain both text and graphics, can be prepared using
standard word processing packages.
The settings you make on SVERKER are also saved in a file,
so that the next time you want to test the same or similar
protective relay equipment, all you have to do in order to
set-up the SVERKER, is to open the file.

Frequency relay test report

Testing frequency relay with SVERKER780

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Relay Test Sets
Specifications SVERKER750/780
Specifications are valid at nominal input voltage and an ambient
temperature of +25C, (77F). Specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Environment
Application field

Temperature
Operating
Storage &
transport
Humidity

The instrument is intended for use in

high-voltage substations and industrial
environments.
0C to +50C (32F to +122F)
-40C to +70C (-40F to +158F)
5% 95% RH, non-condensing

CE-marking
LVD
EMC

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

General
Mains voltage
115/230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (max) 1380 W

Ammeter
Measurement method
Ranges
Internal
External
Inaccuracy
Internal range1)
010 A AC
040 A AC
0100 A AC
External range1)
00.6 A AC
06 A AC
00.6 A DC
06 A DC
Resolution
Internal range
External range

Protection
Dimensions
Instrument
Transport case
Weight
SVERKER750

SVERKER780

Test lead set, with 4 mm

stackable safety plugs
Test leads with spade
tongue connectors
Display
Available languages
SVERKER750
SVERKER780

Thermal cut-outs, automatic overload

protection
350 x 270 x 220 mm
(13.8 x 10.6 x 8.7)
610 x 350 x 275 mm
(24.0 x 13.8 x 10.8)
17.3 kg (38.1 lbs)
26.3 kg (58 lbs) with accessories and
transport case
18.1 kg (39.9 lbs)
27.1 kg (59.7 lbs) with accessories and
transport case
2 x 0.25 m (0.8 ft), 2.5 mm2
2 x 0.5 m (1.6 ft), 2.5 mm2
8 x 2.0 m (6.6 ft), 2.5 mm2
2 x 3.0 m (9.8 ft), 10 mm2
LCD
English, French, German, Spanish,
Swedish
Bulgarian, Czech, English, French,
German, Russian, Spanish, Swedish,
Turkish

Measurement section
Timer
Time can be displayed in seconds or in mains-frequency cycles.
Range
Resolution
Inaccuracy
000-9.999 s
1 ms
(1 ms + 0.01%)*
10.00-99.99 s
10 ms
(10 ms + 0.01 %)*
100.0-999.9 s
100 ms
(100 ms + 0.01 %)*
* For the OFF+TIME start condition in INT mode, 1 ms shall be added to the above measurement error.
Range
Resolution
Inaccuracy
0.0-999.9 cycles
0.1 cycles
(0.1 cycles + 0.01%)
1000-49999
1 cycle
(1 cycle + 0.01 %)
cycles at 50 Hz
1000-59999
cycles at 60 Hz

AC, true RMS

DC, mean value
0.00 250.0 A
0.000 6.000 A

(1% + 20 mA)
(1% + 40 mA)
(1% + 200 mA)
(1% + 20 mA)
(1% + 20 mA)
(0.5% + 2 mA)
(0.5% + 20 mA)
10 mA (range <100 A)
100 mA (range >100 A)
1 mA

Voltmeter
Measurement method
Range
Inaccuracy1)

AC, true RMS

DC, mean value
0.00 600.0 V
AC, (1% + 200 mV) Max. value
DC, (0.5% + 200 mV) Max. value
Values are range depending

Extra measurements
Power factor and phase angle measurements
Range
Resolution
Inaccuracy
-0.99(cap) to 0.01
0.04
+0.99 (ind)
Phase angle ()
000 359
1
2
Impedance and power measurements
AC
Z ( and ), Z (), R and X ( and ),
P (W), S (VA), Q (VAR)
DC
R (), P (W)
Range
Up to 999 kX (X= unit)
Power factor cos

Make/Break contact
Max. current
Max. voltage

1A
250 V AC or 120 V DC

Reclosing test
Items measured
Display

Tripping and reclosing times

After test is finished a list of all times
appears in display
The Make/Break contact can be used
Breaker state feedback
to feed back the breaker state
Max. number of reclosings 49
Max. testing time
999 s

Sets of resistors and a capacitor

Resistors

0.5 to 2.5 k

Capacitor2)

10 F, max voltage 450 V AC

1) Measurement intervals longer than 100 ms

2) SVERKER750

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Relay Test Sets
Outputs
Current outputs AC
Range

No-load
voltage
(min)

Full-load
voltage
(min)

0 10 A
0 40 A
0 100 A
0 100 A

90 V
25 V
10 V
10 V

75 V
20 V
8V
-

Full-load Load/unload
times
current
On
(max)
(max)/Off
(min)
2/15 minutes
10 A
40 A
1/15 minutes
100 A
1/15 minutes
200 A
1 sec/5 minutes

Voltage outputs AC/DC

Range

No-load
voltage
(min)

Full-load
voltage
(min)

0 250 V AC 290 V AC 250 V AC

0 300 V DC 320 V DC 250 V DC

Full-load Load/unload
current
times
(max)
On
(max)/Off
(min)
10 min/45 min
3A
2A
10 min/45 min

Separate AC voltage source

SVERKER750
Range
No-load voltage (min)

Full-load voltage (min)

0 60 V AC

70 V

60 V

Full-load
current
(max)
0.25 A

60 120 V AC

130 V

120 V

0.25 A

Both ranges are divided into voltage steps of 10 V that are steplessly variable.
SVERKER780
Range
No-load volFull-load
Full-load potage (min)
voltage (min) wer (max)
5 220 V AC 240 V AC
220 V AC at
33 W
minimum step
33 W
continuously.
0.1 V
200 V AC at
46 W
46 W
1 minute
Phase angle Resolution
Inaccuracy
0 359
1
2
Frequency
Resolution
Inaccuracy
15 550 Hz
1 mHz
0.1%

Auxiliary DC output
Range

Voltage

Max. current

20 130 V DC

20 V DC
130 V DC
130 V DC
220 V DC

300 mA
375mA
325 mA
400 mA

130 220 DC

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Relay Test Sets
Phase selector switch PSS750

Optional accessories
Power source CSU20A

CSU20A is a small light-weight current and voltage

source primarily intended to work together with the
SVERKER750/780 Relay Testing Unit when testing
differential relays. Using the CSU20A together with
SVERKER750/780 gives the user two independent
current sources, and the timer/measurement section in
SVERKER750/780 is used both for measuring the two
outputs as well as measuring the trip time of the relay.
Besides testing differential relays the unit can be used as a
multi-purpose AC/DC source. The CSU20A features one AC
current/voltage output, one fully rectified DC output and
one half-wave rectified DC output for harmonic restraint
testing.
Other features are a current measurement shunt, selectable
current/voltage ranges and an AC mains input/output.
Connecting the SVERKER750/780 mains to the mains
output of the CSU20A gives an in-phase synchronization of
the two units.
Specifications CSU20A
Specifications are valid at nominal input voltage and an ambient
temperature of +25C, (77F). Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Operating temperature
-20C to +50C (-4F to +122F)
115/230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Mains voltage
Thermal protection
Built-in
Dimensions
280 x 178 x 246 mm
(11 x 7 x 9.7)
Weight
5.9 kg (13 lbs) excl. transport case
Current measurements
Current shunt 0.1 A / 1 V, 2%

The Phase Selector Switch PSS750 is specifically designed

to work with SVERKER750/780 when testing three-phase
relays. It is connected between SVERKER750/780 and
the relay inputs and allows the user to easily select which
phase to test.
The PSS750 handles both the current and voltage sources
and single-phase or phase-phase testing can be selected.
Together with the output-input switching the unit also
contains a variable resistor that can be used together with
the built-in capacitor in SVERKER750/780. This feature
gives the user the possibility to create a variable phase shift
at a decreased amplitude of the test voltage.
The design is passive which makes it very general. You
may for example use any of the inputs for current or
voltage as long as you do not exceed the specification.
It is also possible to connect the measuring inputs of the
SVERKER750/780 to the PSS750 and use the switch for
selecting measurement signals.
The PSS750 simplifies phase switching, selecting type of
fault, phase reversing and gives a possibility to create a
variable phase shift..
Specifications PSS750
Specifications are valid at nominal input voltage and an ambient
temperature of +25C, (77F). Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Max input voltage

250 V AC / 3 A

Max input current

6 A / 250 V AC

Max resistor loading

200 V AC / 200 mA (0.5 A during

5seconds)

Dimensions

200 x 120 x 85 mm
(7.9 x 4.7 x 3.3)

Weight

1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)

Output, AC
20 A setting
Idle/non-load
5A
10 A
20 A
10 A setting
Idle/non-load
3A
5A
10 A

Output voltage (min)

26 V
25 V
22 V
18 V

Load time
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
2 min

52 V
50 V
47 V
41 V

Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
10 min

Output, DC
DC current

CSU20A

As above, less the voltage drop over the rectifying diodes

PSS750

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Relay Test Sets
Application example with PSS750
IMPORTANT!
Read the Users manual before using the instrument

1. Connect the current and voltage outputs of

SVERKER750/780 to the PSS750 inputs.
2. Connect the current and voltage inputs of the relay
to the PSS750 outputs.
3. Select which phase to test and type of test (phase-toground or phase-phase) with the selector switch.
4. Proceed with the test for each phase and fault type.
5. To create a phase shift, connect the 10 F capacitor
in SVERKER750/780 in series between the voltage
output and the PSS750 input, and connect the
variable resistor in parallel with the PSS750 input.
6. Set the SVERKER750/780 for phase (and impedance)
measurement. Connect the voltage measurement
input to the PSS750 input.
7. Start the test with the resistor in maximum position.
Gradually decreasing the resistor gives increasing
phase shift in the voltage signal. The test voltage/
impedance will decrease at the same time so an
adjustment of the test current might be necessary to
get the correct impedance. Please observe that the
phase shift depends on the input resistance and may
vary between different relays. Some relays may also
have a low voltage limit where the relay will not
operate. For additional 180 degrees phase shift use
the phase reversal switch.

Test lead set

Ordering Information
Cat. No.

Item
SVERKER750
Complete with Test lead set GA-00030 and Transport case GD-00182, language: English, French,
German, Spanish, Swedish
115 V Mains voltage
230 V Mains voltage

CD-11190
CD-12390

SVERKER780
Complete with Test lead set GA-00030 and Transport case GD-00182, language: Eng, Spa, Fre
115 V Mains voltage
230 V Mains voltage

CD-31190
CD-32390

SVERKER780
Complete with Test lead set GA-00030 and Transport case GD-00182, language: Eng, Ger, Swe
230 V Mains voltage

CD-32392

SVERKER780
Complete with Test lead set GA-00030 and Transport case GD-00182, language: Eng, Turk, Bulg
230 V Mains voltage

CD-32394

SVERKER780
Complete with Test lead set GA-00030 and Transport case GD-00182, language: Eng, Rus, Cze
230 V Mains voltage

CD-32396

UK
Archcliffe Road Dover
CT17 9EN England
T +44 (0) 1304 502101
F +44 (0) 1304 207342

UNITED STATES
4271 Bronze Way
Dallas, TX 75237-1018 USA
T 1 800 723 2861
T 1 214 333 3201
F 1 214 331 7399

Item

Cat. No.

Optional
SVERKER Win PC Software
Please specify the SVERKER serial number when
ordering.
SVERKER Win contains software, a copy-protection
key and cables (RS232 and USB) for connecting the
PC to SVERKER.
Note that the software key can be installed on a
single SVERKER. The software itself, however, can
be installed on an unlimited number of PCs.
SVERKER Win Upgrade

CD-8102X
CD-8101X

Optional accessories
CSU20A
Complete with cables and transport case
115 V Mains voltage
230 V Mains voltage
PSS750
Cable organizer
Velcro straps, 10 pcs.

Other Technical Sales Offices

Norristown USA, Toronto CANADA,
Trappes FRANCE, Oberursel GERMANY,
Taby SWEDEN, Johannesburg SOUTH
AFRICA, Kingdom of BAHRAIN
Mumbai INDIA, Chonburi THAILAND
Sydney AUSTRALIA

BF-41190
BF-42390
CD-90020
AA-00100

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Subject to change without notice.
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