Primary Test Manager

What’s New in Version 4.80

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 1 PTM 4.80 General New Features & Improvements

1.1 General Improvements for CPC

> General tab added for User Manual view in CPC StartPage
This allows non-speaking English user to have direct access to language packs from the OMICRON
customer area, without requiring to use the PTM User Manual view.

> Added MV Resonant manual

The MV resonant manual describes how to generate voltages up to 70 kV with the CPC for voltage
withstand tests on air- or gas insulated switchgears.

> OMICRON Device Link replaces OMICRON Device Browser on CPC StartPage
With 4.80, Device Link will fully replace OMICRON Device Browser for the client-device handling.

1.2 Manual assessment for CPC Quick

> Manual assessment for the CPC Quick test in PTM had been added
This allows giving a better indication about the status of obtained results, including inclusion in the
report.
Note: The most severe assessment level defines the overall test assessment, displayed in the Overview
tab.

License requirements: PTM CPC Quick requires PTM Advanced for CPC 100 license (VESM0671).

1.3 Data Sync Manager DSM (for DataSync Web users)

> General Dashboard
- The global filters allow a good preselection of the data to be shown in the dashboard. With DSM 4.80
you can filter now by Asset Kind, Asset Type, Not tested since, Voltage Level, Region or Location.

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 > Asset Condition Dashboard
- Assets can be shown sorted by their last testing date or assessment state.

- The detailed view for transformers shows the condition of the transformer components including key
measurement results.

- The detailed view for circuit breakers shows the condition of the CB components including key
measurement results.

> 2-factor authentication

DSM 4.80 supports 3rd-party authentication providers.
2-factor authentication with Google Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator apps are implemented.

License requirements: PTM DataAnalytics License (VESM0688)

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 2 PTM 4.80 Features & Improvements for Rotating Machines Testing

2.1 MPD Suite support for Partial Discharge measurement

> Support for MPD Suite and MPD 800 test system for the rotating machine partial discharge
measurement
Same functionality as already present for the MPD 600 system in conjunction with MPD & MI software
has been made available for MPD Suite.
Note: MPD Suite 1.1 or higher needs to be used.

> Filter bandwidth has been added for MPD Suite

Increases the transparency in which MPD frequency range, partial discharges have been recorded.

License requirements: The license requirements are equal to the already existing MPD 600 integration. To
enable the functionality, customers need the PTM Advanced license for CPC100 (VESM0671) or CPC80
(VESM0676) and the high voltage test card VESM0636.
Additionally, the MPD 800 “Automation/Integration interface” add-on (P0000039) is needed.

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 2.2 Stator Core Measurement Manual Mode refinement
> New slot addition for manual mode
When pressing New Slot within the manual Stator core
measurement testing mode, CPC 100 will continue with the injection.
This allows testing all slots without leaving the test area for each new
slot measurement.

Supported methods:
• PTMate
• External button connected to CPC’s binary input

With PTMate measurement results are directly visualized for the

user, making it handy for gaining overview about the current status.
Importantly to note there are two modes available.
• Keep result: Jump to the next measurement point for the
selected slot
• New slot: Create a new slot and start measuring from the
last slot position

Triggering Keep result or New slot are also supported by using an

external button (normally closed switch) connected to CPC’s binary
input.
Depending on the press duration, Keep result or New slot function
can be used.
• Short press: Triggers Keep result
• Long press (>2s): Triggers New slot

Note: When using the binary input, assigned sounds are outputted via the Primary Test Manager to give
acoustic support for the tester.

License requirements: The Stray Flux Measurement requires the PTM Advanced for CPC 100 license
(VESM0671)

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 3 PTM 4.80 Features & Improvements for Instrument Transformer
Testing

3.1 Improved measurement time for CT Excitation

> When noise suppression is deactivated, the measurement duration is reduced in average around
2/3.
Note: With activated noise suppression, the measurement duration stays the same.

3.2 Other CT Excitation changes

> Auto-scaling when CT Excitation measurement is finished
Up to now, the maximum current & voltage range was fixed to the maximum stated test voltage & test
current.
With 4.80, the voltage and current range is fitted at the end of the measurement to the measured values,
allowing a bigger appearance of the excitation curve on the screen.

Note: In PTM, you need to de-select and re-select the curve in the Plot view.

> The warning message, A non-standard CT behaviour was detected during CT excitation
measurement appears at the end.
In case a rising current is detected with a falling output voltage, for example due to external disturbances
in the lower part of the linear CT curve, the warning message could appear during measurement.
When this situation now appears, users are informed at the end of the measurement about potentially
inaccuracy and can decide to reperform the measurement, for example with noise suppression option, or
accepting the results.

4 PTM 4.80 Features & Improvements for Grounding System Testing

4.1 Improved injected current handling for Ground Impedance & Step- and touch
voltage tests
> Injected currents are now locked after the first measurement point execution
With the newly introduced possibility in PTM 4.70, allowing to prepare grounding system tests in the
office, the injected currents field was locked after adding the first measurement point.

As intended injection currents often can only be determined on-site, the field will now be locked only
after the first measurement execution.

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 5 PTM 4.80 Features & Improvements for Power Transformer Testing

5.1 Improved CP TD12 / TD15 handling (CPC and TESTRANO)

> Deactivate open-loop check
When testing small capacitances in the range of some pF the user can now disable the open-loop check
functionality during the guided or manual dissipation factor measurements.

Figure 1 New device settings for each dissipation factor measurement

> Improved sensitivity regarding short-circuit detection (TESTRANO)

6 PTM 4.80 Features & Improvements for Switchgear Testing

6.1 First trip test current clamp Trip (trigger) support

The First trip test now supports a new trigger option which can be selected for the B-row connection for the
current clamp options.

6.2 Megger data assessment limits

With PTM 4.80 it is now possible to import the assessment limit values together with the asset nameplate
data from CABAWin software. The assessment limits can be viewed on test level but they are not editable.
Reporting fully supports the new values so they will be shown when the report is generated. (This applies as
well to the customizable reporting system)

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 Primary Test Manager
What’s New in Version 4.70

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 1 PTM 4.70 Features & Improvements for Rotating Machines Testing
New Electromagnetic Core Imperfection Test with CPC 100
The electromagnetic imperfection test, also known as the stray flux measurement or ELCID test, is
performed to detect stator core interlamination problems that cause overheating and damage to the stator
core during machine operation. This test is recommended on a routine basis to evaluate the integrity of the
insulation between the stator core layers to check the condition of a machine’s stator. Other applications are
as a fingerprint measurement during factory acceptance and commissioning of the machine, as well as after
previously detected problems and repairs.

During the test, the laminated stator core is energized with an auxiliary winding at a low percentage (e.g.
4%) of the nominal flux. Potential short circuits in the laminations are detected by the stray flux measured
using a Chattock coil.

The test requires the Stator Core Measurement Upgrade Option for the CPC 100:

Measurement configuration:

- Semi-automatic scanning of the stator core

- Measurement and excitation in one solution controlled by PTM and CPC 100

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 - Automated calculation of the stator excitation
- Automated reporting including results, graphs and heat map

- Easily extendable excitation cable to meet specific measurement requirements

- Multi-functional CPC 100 meets additional testing needs

- Control of the ELCID test directly from a smartphone using PTMate 1.90 (see below)

License requirements: PTM Advanced Software for CPC 100 VESM0671.

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 2 PTM 4.70 Features & Improvements for Switchgear Testing

2.1 New Medium Voltage Package

The new medium voltage package introduces two new tests and a timing measurement feature focusing on
the testing needs of MV circuit breakers.
> Under-Voltage Release Test
This test determines the voltage that causes the under-voltage coil to trip the breaker.

> Overcurrent Release Test

This test determines the current which causes the overcurrent release to trip the breaker. Such releases
are also known as indirect overcurrent release and they are used in low-cost installations where a self-
powered overcurrent relay redirects the fault current via a tripping transformer right to the overcurrent
release of a circuit breaker.

> Motion Based Timing Measurement

The trip/close time measurement is based on the motion starting point (measured via the TN3
accessory). Useful for breakers without trip/close coils.

License requirements: Medium Voltage Package P0000256

2.2 Custom Reporting for CIBANO 500

The custom reporting model has been extended by the Inspection test, the Under-voltage Release test and
the Overcurrent Release test.

License requirements: Report Designer License P0000054

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 3 PTM 4.70 Features & Improvements for Power Transformer Testing

3.1 Improvements of Existing Tests for TESTRANO 600

> Dynamic Voltage Limiter
The Dynamic Voltage Limiter allows users to keep the primary side connected to the TESTRANO for
secondary winding resistance or DRM tests and makes sure that the desired test currents are reached.
> Vector group check improvements
The new algorithm leads to a much higher recognition rate of the vector group and gives intermediate
results in case an unsupported vector group is detected.
> Wiring diagram improvements
Improved wiring diagrams for TD/PF tests that highlight the needed ground connections to avoid
measurement errors.

3.2 Improvements of Existing Tests for CPC 100

> DC Winding Resistance and Dyn. OLTC-Scan (DRM) Tests
The naming scheme now includes the information about used transformer terminals for better
identification.
Note: The naming scheme is aligned to the set wiring mode within the PTM settings.

> Wiring diagram improvements

Improved wiring diagrams for TD/PF tests that highlight the needed ground connections to avoid
measurement errors.

3.3 New Features in Oil Analysis Test

Dissolved Gas Assessment Overview
The DGA results overview now clearly indicates that a method was applied but did not lead to any resulting
diagnosis.

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 > Automatic Assessment of CPA according to CIGRE 761
The assessment of the chemical and physical analysis of the oil now shows a clear text message in
addition to the categories A-F.

4 PTM 4.70 Features & Improvements for Grounding System Testing

> Test Preparation
Test points can now be prepared in the office via Add in the Overview tap for
Ground Impedance and Step & Touch Voltage

Map with GPS points

Maps containing GPS points, will automatically calculate the distance when shifting the cursor on the
map for ground impedance measurements.

Note: GPS supported maps can be loaded in the Asset view over the Show Map via Microsoft BING.

Map without GPS points

Distance needs to be manually entered.

> Collision avoidance for Ground Impedance when set GPS location does not match with current
GPS position
When test points with GPS information had been added, PTM checks if the set and current GPS data
match. If GPS points deviate more than the current GPS accuracy, a warning will be displayed.

> Changed scrolling behaviour for the map view

Scrolling behaviour has been aligned to commonly-used keyboard-shortcuts within map applications.
- Zooming: Mouse wheel
- Map shift: CTRL + Left mouse click

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 5 PTM 4.70 General New Features & Improvements

5.1 General
> Support of Italian language in PTM
> Introduction of language-specific manual packs for download in the customer area
> New job and assessment icons
> Improved dialog for the selection of manuals and application notes
> CPC StartPage manual view was aligned to the new PTM manuals view.

5.2 Inspection Test for Visual Inspections

> Definition of Inspection Test Templates
- Inspection groups and inspection points can be duplicated now to speed up the creation of templates
- Inspection points can now as well be of the type multiple choice

License requirements: PTM Inspection Test License VESM0685

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 5.3 Additional features for CPC 100
> Quick test for CPC 100 (PTM)
- Trigger and noise suppression settings have been added to the PDF/Word report and the Excel export
- Trigger times in the measurement result table have been added to the PDF/Word report and the Excel
export

License requirements: The Quick test requires the PTM Advanced license for CPC 100 VESM0671

> Line impedance Measurement (embedded)

- Several improvements have been made to the line impedance measurement
- A new CPC Excel template and application note for “Minimally Invasive Method for Line Impedance
Measurements” have been added
Note: The minimally invasive method is for determining the mutual coupling impedance, when only one
line can be switched off during testing for a double-circuit line.

> Quality of life update for CPCsync

5.4 Data Sync Manager DSM (for DataSync Web users)

> Dashboard
- Improved widgets for test statistic, asset distribution and asset age

License requirements: PTM DataSync “Web” License, PTM Data Analytics

5.5 Insulation Resistance Test

> Improved Polarization Index Assessment
- The assessment of the Polarization Index (PI) for rotating machines now considers the rated thermal
class (A, B, F, H)

License requirements: PTM Insulation Resistance Test License VESM0686

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 Primary Test Manager
What’s New in Version 4.60

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 1 PTM 4.60 Supported Operating Systems and Office Versions
PTM always supports the latest versions of the Microsoft operating systems and Office products. Older
versions are supported during their Microsoft support lifecycle.

Supported Operating Systems

PTM 4.60 will be the last PTM version supporting Windows 8.1 64-bit, Windows 8 64-bit, Windows 7 SP1 64-
bit and 32-bit Operating Systems.
As Microsoft ended the support for Windows 7 in January 2020, and there are no further security updates or
other updates, we strongly recommend switching to Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit.

Supported Microsoft Office Versions

PTM 4.60 will be the last PTM version supporting Office 2010 and Office 2007.
Office 2007 has already reached the end of its support lifecycle, while the end of the support lifecycle for
Office 2010 has been announced for October 2020.

2 PTM 4.60 General New Features and Improvements

2.1 Additional features for CPC 100

> Quick test for CPC 100 (PTM)
The CPC 100 Quick test allows the device outputs and inputs for individual testing capabilities to be
freely configured.
All PTM assets are supported by the Quick test.

Supported Features
- Calculations based on measurement readings
- Table and Plot view
- Triggers
- Noise suppression settings
- Reporting

License requirements: The Quick test requires the PTM Advanced license for CPC 100 VESM0671.

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 > 3-phase amplitude and phase angle regulation for CPC-Sync (embedded)
The CPC-Sync application now supports the setting of phase displacement and amplitude per device.

2.2 New Inspection Test for Visual Inspections

The Inspection Test is a licensed feature. You can download a trial license for the Inspection Test, valid for
2020, from the OMCRON customer area.
> Defining Inspection Test Templates
Easy creation of checklist templates for visual inspections. Each Inspection Point within an Inspection
Test can have the answer types; Choice (for example, yes/no or good/fair/poor/very poor), Text, or
Numerical. Inspection Test Templates are stored in a local database and can be imported and
exported.
> Executing Inspection Tests with PTM
Perform visual inspections based on an Inspection Test template by filling in the data for each Inspection
Point. Each Inspection Point can have attachments such as pictures or comments.

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 > Executing Inspection Tests with PTMate
Inspection Tests can be downloaded from PTM to a mobile phone or tablet via PTMate and executed
offline on the mobile device. Results are uploaded back to PTM.

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 2.3 Data Analytics and Data Transfer (for DataSync Web users)
> Data Analytics License
The Data Analytics license for DataSync Web users gives access to the detailed measurement results,
asset, and location information in the server database. With this feature, the general dashboard in DSM
provides widgets to visualize information about the assets in the database and test statistics.

> Transferring data to Excel, BI tools or asset management systems via the OData interface
The standardized OData interface provided with the Data Analytics license allows for an easy data
transfer to many other applications such as Excel, BI tools, EAM or APM systems. Most of the software
systems can directly connect to an OData feed.

2.4 DeviceLink for CPC 100, CIBANO 500 and TESTRANO 600
> Device Link support including firmware and license upgrade
> New file browser for CPC 100 and TESTRANO 600
With the intuitive side by side view, data can now be exchanged more easily between a test set and a
PC.

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 2.5 Doble File Import Improvements
> Import of Doble Tests has been added for additional assets
- Bushings
- Capacitive Voltage Transformers
- Circuit Breakers
- Current Transformers
- Rotating Machines
- Voltage Transformers

3 PTM 4.60 Features and Improvements for Power Transformer

Testing

3.1 Improvements on Existing Tests for TESTRANO 600

> Leakage Reactance / Short Circuit Impedance Test
The test can now be performed automatically without the need for manually applying a short-circuit and
can also be part of a transformer test group.
> DC Winding Resistance Test
Improved phase naming: The Transformer Winding Resistance Test now clearly indicates which
terminals of the transformer the measurement was performed between.

Changed default settings: For windings with an accessible starpoint, the default settings are changed
to “Automatic result” On and 3-phase mode.
> Quick Test
The Quick test performs the AC measurements frequency selective based on the output frequency.
> TESTRANO Touch User Interface
Usability and Styling improvements in navigation and user interfaces.

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 3.2 New Features in Oil Analysis Test

> Implementation of new IEEE standard C57.104- 2019

Dissolved Gas Analysis assessment according to the new IEEE standard C57.104 – 2019 has been
added.

> Automatic Assessment of CPA according to CIGRE 761

The chemical and physical analysis of the oil is automatically assessed according to the
recommendation of CIGRE A2 brochure 761 “Condition assessment of power transformers”.

4 PTM 4.60 Features and Improvements for Rotating Machines

Testing
> Partial Discharge High Voltage Source Test
Reporting Improvements.

License requirements: This test requires the CPC license for the HV Source test card VESM0636 and the
MPD license for the Integration Module VESM4108 for the Partial Discharge report integration.

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 5 PTM 4.60 Features and Improvements for Switchgear Testing
ATTENTION
The CIBANO 500 accessory, IOB1, needs to be re-calibrated prior to the installation of PTM 4.60. Not doing
so will affect the accuracy of the current measurement of all IOB1 delivered prior to 2019-09-05. OMICRON
electronics will perform the re-calibration for the affected devices free of charge.

5.1 Extending the Contact Resistance Test to support both sides grounded
measurement method
The Contact Resistance test has been extended in order to additionally support the both sides grounded
method. The User Interface for the test has been updated to enable the user to get the correct resistance
value with the introduction of the Compensate ground loop resistance option found in the Settings and
conditions tab of the test.

5.2 Vibration and generic sensor support for the TN3 device added
We have introduced the new option of selecting different analog transducer types for the TN3 accessory. In
addition to the already present travel (angular), travel (linear), and pressure, we have added the vibration
and generic sensor support.

When selecting the vibration sensor type, the user can enter the Resolution value for the specified
transducer in [mV/g]. The final trace is represented in [g]. (g= 9.81 m/s2).

The generic sensor support allows the customer to define the resolution without the constriction of a
predefined unit.

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 5.3 Custom Reporting for CIBANO 500
With the introduction of PTM 4.60, we are updating the Custom Report section with an entire new system to
enable the user to create, design, and finally report his measurement data based on his own report
templates.

By following the new Report designer expandable menu section found in the Custom reports section of
PTM, the user can either create a new report template, or edit an already existing template. The design
process is done in Excel with the help of the PTM Report Designer Add-in which provides the customer
with a number of options from the measurement data of the executed job. The user can place measurement
values, settings for the setup with which the test was performed, PTM graphs of the executed tests, and
design the template according to the customer’s requirements. After adding the designed template to the
table, the report can be either created as an Excel report or in a PDF format.

6 PTM 4.60 Features and Improvements for Grounding System

Testing
> Sharing of smartphone GPS location via PTMate
Connect the Primary Test Manager to PTMate to share your smartphone geo-coordinates via Bluetooth.

Available location information allows the user to automatically place and document measurement points
for the Ground Impedance and Step & Touch Voltage test.

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 Primary Test Manager
What’s New in Version 4.50

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 1 PTM 4.50 Features & Improvements for Rotating Machines Testing
> Partial Discharge High-Voltage Source Test
The partial discharge test result integration during high-voltage source test using OMICRON’s MPD
systems results in huge time savings for reporting. For each voltage step, the PD results and a PRPD
pattern are automatically generated and can be selectively added to the report.

> Support of CP TD12/15 and CP CR600 modules in combination with CPC 100 for
power/dissipation factor testing
With the integration of these new accessories, testing of the insulation of generators and motors can be
done with voltages up to 15 kV. The intuitive and easy connection concept makes testing faster and
safer.

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 2 PTM 4.50 Features & Improvements for Switch Gear Testing
> Circuit Breaker Testing Library (CBTL)
The CBTL was successfully introduced in 2018 by OMICRON to facilitate the asset specification by
providing a read-only database for circuit breaker type specific test data. Now, with the release of PTM
4.50, it is possible for each user to extend and customize the CBTL database with own specific test data.
Be aware that the CBTL is available as an individual software license.

> Support for Graphite Nozzle Breakers

Circuit breakers with a Puffer SF6 graphite nozzle main contact system (special Siemens type) need a
dedicated algorithm to determine their open and closing time. PTM fully covers now this special main
contact system type by having their configuration, operation time determination and assessment
incorporated.
Improved support for pneumatic operating mechanism
To do condition assessment on circuit breakers with pneumatic operating mechanism, it is common
practice to measure the pressure signals during an open or close operation. Now it is possible to use the
analog inputs of the CB TN3 to connect a pressure sensor and compare the captured signals within
PTM.

3 PTM 4.50 Features & Improvements for Power Transformer Testing

> CP TD12/15 Support
The new modules CP TD12/15 can now be used in combination with CPC 100/80 and TESTRANO 600
for power/dissipation factor testing.

4 PTM 4.50 General New Features & Improvements

Help System
With the implementation of a context sensitive help system the needed supporting information is
accessible with one mouse-click.

> Test List Templates

The flexible creation of customized test list templates has been added for instrument transformers and
rotating machines.
> Languages
Traditional Chinese has been added as new language.
> Asset Data Entering
With the feature “preview image” nameplate images can be shown/zoomed/panned on top to simplify
asset data entering.

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