EGIL

Circuit Breaker Analyzer

A Megger Group Company

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EGIL

Circuit breaker analyzer

EGIL, which incorporates benefits gained from experience with our larger instrument, is intended for circuit breakers with one contact per phase. Smaller and simpler, EGIL is equally versatile and EGIL's price makes it attractive to small power plants. Moreover, it provides an ideal supplementary instrument for maintenance departments at large power companies. EGIL is designed to test circuit breakers having one main contact per phase. Its three time channels are connected together on one side. Events at parallel contacts equipped with pre-insertion resistors are recorded and displayed simultaneously. There are two separate time channels for measurement of auxiliary contacts. To simplify on-site hookup, EGIL comes with ready-made multi-cable sets for both main and auxiliary contacts. Coil currents are measured automatically and presented together with other readings immediately after testing on the display window or via the built-in printer. EGIL is easy to use a built-in sequencer (program unit) sets the instrument automatically for the next sequential breaker operation. Intended primarily for measuring travel (motion), the optional analog input channel finds many other uses as well. If this channel is not installed, all associated menu commands are hidden. EGIL can also be equipped with an optional serial interface (RS-232C) for communication with a personal computer (PC) and the CABA Win Circuit Breaker Analysis Software.

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EGIL is intended primarily for testing high-voltage circuit breakers at medium-level voltages. There must not, however, be more than one breakpoint per phase since the time channels are not galvanically isolated. Contact times are recorded for main contacts, pre-insertion resistor contacts and auxiliary contacts. Coil currents are also recorded. Besides the actual measurement values several parameters according to IEC standards are calculated and shown in the report, e.g. closing and opening time, difference between phases, over-travel, CO and OC time (and others).

Space for your comments Parameters you have selected for breaker operation Parameters you have selected for travel (motion) measurement

Application example
IMPORTANT Read the Users manual before using the instrument. 1. Ground EGIL using the included ground cable. Make certain that the circuit breaker is closed and grounded on both sides. 2. Connect the main contact cable set to EGIL and the circuit breaker. 3. Connect the auxiliary contact cable set to the a- and b-contacts on the operating mechanism.

Filtering you have selected for time results Tabular printout of time measurements at main contacts Tabular printout of time measurements at auxiliary contacts

4. Connect the EGIL sequencer to the close- and trip-coils and to the auxiliary voltage. 5. Remove the breakers ground connection on one side. 6. You are now ready to proceed with the test. Simply turn the MEASURE rotary switch and read the results.

Tabular printout of travel (motion) calculations

Graphical printout Auxiliary contact, close circuit

Main contacts

Auxiliary contact, trip circuit

Example of report printed out on the built-in printer. Close-Open operation. Time, coil currents and travel (motion) were measured. (Travel measurement is optional.) The above example is 55% of actual size.

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Application

 Built-in coil current measurement. Readings are presented on autoscaled graphs. Sequencer for coil signals permits delays to be introduced for coil impulses that differ relative to each other. Mains voltage changeover switch, 115/230 V AC. Built-in printer features autoscaling, 114 mm (4,5) wide paper can be changed quickly and easily. Galvanically isolated sockets ensure safe, reliable disconnection of operating coil cables before working in or on the breaker. Three timing channels. Both main contacts and pre-insertion resistor contacts can be timed on the same channel. Results are presented both graphically and numerically. Two galvanically isolated timing channels. Can be used for timing of dry or wet auxiliary contacts.

Optional analog input channel is intended for measuring travel (motion) or any other analog voltage. Optional serial (RS-232C) interface for a computer (PC). Supports communication with the CABA breaker analysis software. Menu-driven procedures automatically invoke default settings to eliminate time consuming presetting. All menu lines associated with uninstalled optional equipment are hidden to enhance simplicity. For the basic egil unit you simply connect the multi-cable sets and turn the MEASURE knob. AUX 1 & 2 buttons used for time channels that measure timing of auxiliary contacts. Contact sensing or voltage sensing can be selected. MEASURE knob. Runs a breaker operation sequence, measuring and recording the results. Designed and tested to meet the CE emission, immunity and electrical safety standards.

Breaker state indicator. Egil measures the state (open or closed) of the breaker, whereupon the sequencer sets the instrument automatically for the next sequential operation. Buttons for selecting sequence (C, O, CO, O-C eller O-C-O), set time parameters and to run a print out of measurement results. Switch used to set the breaker to the desired state without activating the measurement channels.

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Transducer cables GA-00041 and GA-00042

Multicable sets GA-00160 and GA-00170 and cable set GA-00082

Breaker operation
Sequences Continuous current Max current Contact function Contact characteristics Make/Break capacity Start breaker operation Pulse length Pulse delay Working voltage C, O, C-O, O-C, O-C-O 5A 25 A during 300 ms, rest time 1 min Two independent control functions Non bouncing, closing time max. 0.1 ms 25 A, 250 V (AC or DC) per contact function By rotary switch Adjustable in steps of 10 ms Adjustable in steps of 10 ms 250 V AC / DC 1 independent 10 m (33 ft) -4 V to +4 V 2 mV 1% of the measurement range 1 k to 5 k 150 k 4,092 V 4 mV 115 mA V24, RS232C 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity 1200 - 19200 baud Xon/Xoff Graphic and numeric Thermal printer with fixed print head 8 dots/mm 203 dpi 114 mm (4.5)

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

Environment
Application field The instrument is intended for use in medium-voltage substations and industrial environments up to 130 kV.

Temperature Operating 0C to +50C (32F to +122F) Storage & transport -40C to +70C (-40F to +158F) Humidity 5% 95% RH, non-condensing

CE-marking
LVD EMC Low Voltage Directive 73/23/ EEC am. by 93/68/EEC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC am. by 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/ EEC 115 / 230 V AC (switchable), 50 / 60 Hz 100 VA (max) 360 x 210 x 190 mm (14.2 x 8.3 x 7.5) 420 x 300 x 230 mm (16.5 x 11.8 x 9.0) 6.3 kg (14 lbs). 10 kg (22 lbs) with accessories and transport case LCD English, German, French, Spanish, Swedish

Motion (optional)
Number of channels Max cable length

Input
Range Resolution Inaccuracy Transducer resistance Input impedance

General
Mains voltage Power consumption Dimensions Instrument Transport case Weight Display Available languages

Output
Open circuit voltage Short circuit current Type Format Speed Flow control

Serial interface for PC (optional)

Measurement section Time measurement

Measurement time Resolution Number of channels Time base inaccuracy Status thresholds Closed Resistor Open Open circuit voltage Short circuit current 1 to 100 s 0.1 to 10 ms 3 with common ground 0.05% of the reading resolution < 10 20% 10 20% to 3 k 20% > 3 k 20% 24 V 20% 100 mA 20% 2, galvanically isolated

Printout
Type of printout Printer Graphic resolution Paper width

AUX 1&2
Number of channels

Contact-sensing (Dry)
Status thresholds Closed Open Open circuit voltage Short circuit current < 600 30% > 600 30% 20 V 20% DC 25 mA 20%

Ordering information
EGIL

Art.No.

Voltage sensing (Wet)

Status thresholds Open indication Close indication Working voltage Range Resolution Inaccuracy Working voltage < 8 V (polarity insensitive) > 13 V (polarity insensitive) 250 V AC / DC 25 A per channel 25 mA 1% of the reading 100 mA 250 V AC / DC

Current measurement

Basic unit Complete with: Time measurement cables, GA-00160, GA-00170 Cable set for sequencer, GA-00082 Transport case, GD-00190 BM-19090 Egil with analog input channel and serial PC interface Complete with: Time measurement cables, GA-00160, GA-00170 Cable set for sequencer, GA-00082 Transducer cable XLR-open, 1 m (3.2 ft), GA-00041 Transducer cable XLR-XLR, 7.5 m (24.6 ft), GA-00042 Serial cable RS-232C Transport case, GD-00190 BM-19093 Upgrade From BM-19090 to BM-19093 BM-90060

Optional accessories
See section Circuit breaker testing accessories

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Specifications EGIL

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Subject to change without notice. Art. No. ZI-BM01E Doc. BM0165BE

2008