Subject to technical modifications without notice.

1 GC 223 - 03f2005

!mpulse Generator Control Nodule

The Generator Control Nodule GC 223 allows
comfortable and flexible control of an impulse generator
system.

The control system GC 223 is a result of our close
collaboration with worldwide impulse test systems users
and reflects our experience in high voltage testing of
more than 50 years.

The hardware of GC 223 is based on well established
Haefely in-house developments. Only durable and well
protected components, specially adapted to a demanding
high voltage environment, have been used.

The GC 223 instrument can be connected with an
impulse measurement device (DiAS, HiAS or DN!) to
form an integral impulse control and measurement
system. The GC 223 can also be fully remote controlled
via RS 232 interface by a computer to integrate the
system into a complete manufacturing chain.

The GC 223 system supports manual operation as well as
automated test sequences. The software menu is
especially designed for intuitive, fast and safe user
interrogations. !t is equipped with a 5.2'' liquid crystal
display and a numerical keypad.

The basic version of the GC 223 includes all necessary
functions to control an impulse system. The instrument
can be upgraded with programmable test sequences and
a remote control software.

The GC 223 is primarily intended for use in automated
test bays which are controlled by a host computer.
Beside this the instrument can also be applied for stand
alone impulse generators which do not require an
embedded solution.

Beside the control module GC 223 Haefely also offers a
more sophisticated impulse generator control system
GC 257. The system is equipped with an industrial PC
which provides a Windows based control software with
full visualization of the test procedure, measuring values
and warnings or alarms. For more information please
contact us.
Features
Control unit for operating an impulse generator.
!t provides control for the charging and triggering
process of an impulse generator.
Charging Control Unit suppresses interferences
and minimizes wiring by collecting all control and data
lines from the generator into two main cables.
Integration of measuring device and
adaptation of its measuring values for efficiency
calculations.
Chopping gap control allows all necessary
adjustments for chopping lightning or switching
impulses.
Large graphic display and buttons marked with
clear symbols simplifies operation and supports quick
and easy access to all functions and parameters.
Safety features are implemented in hardware
independent of any software. Additional switches,
lamps and horns can be placed in optimal positions.

Optional:
Programmable test sequences optimized for
automated production testing.
Remote control software to operate the unit
from a computer.
Benefi ts
Easy and safe reduce the learning curve and
minimizes any dangerous situations.

Rugged and compact guarantee high durability and
helps reducing the installation costs.

Versatile and compatible support easy integrating
into a manufacturing chain.

Lowest cycle time ensures that even the highest
factory throughput can be accomplished.
Appl i cati ons
Transformer Testing
Switchgear Testing
Surge Arrestor Testing
Research and Development





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System Descri pti on



















The Charging Control Unit CCU 10+ is the front-end
interface to the impulse generator. !t is a standalone
box which powers the impulse generator and which
collects all control and measurement lines from the
impulse generator.

The control module GC 223 is connected by two ANP
connector cables. The 2+ poles cable is for analogue
signals and the 37 poles cable for digital data.
The GC 223 instrument acquires the measured data
from the CCU10+ and sends control commands to
operate the impulse generator. All parameters are
clearly displayed on the screen and are easily accessible
over the buttons on the front panel of the GC 223.

The charging control unit CCU 10+ is attached to the
charging rectifier at the impulse generator. Basically the
CCU 10+ delivers the supply for energizing the impulse
generator as well as controlling the front-end signals to
the charging rectifier, gap motors, grounding system,
etc.

The modular architecture of the generator control
system allows minimal wiring and suppresses
interferences most effectively. Due to the separation
between connection box and control module it is also
very easily to upgrade or retrofit an instrument without
replacing the whole system.

Haefely Test offers charging control units for virtually
any size and type of impulse generator. The CCU 10+
can deliver a charging current of up to 90 A. For impulse
generators with more than 3+0 kJ energy we
recommend to use the CCU 105 with a charging current
up to 200 A.
Chargi ng Procedure

To charge an impulse generator
it is necessary to divide the
charging process into two
sections.

During the first section the
impulse generator is charged
by applying a steep voltage
ramp. As a result a current of
up to 90 A (CCU 10+) resp.
200 A (CCU 105) flows into the
generator.

After the impulse generator is
loaded with 95 of the charging
voltage the steepness of the
voltage ramp is decreased as
illustrated in the graph below.
This is necessary because the
charges are not uniquely
distributed along the
different stages of the impulse
generator.



The described charging procedure
guarantees controlled and fast loading
of the impulse generator.

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DKD Cal i brati on
For reference voltage measurements Haefely Test can
provide you with DKD certificates, which are traceable to
highest national and international standards as required
in the `standards' family" !SO 9000 and the !SOf!EC
17025..

Calibrations carried out by DKD (German Calibration
Services) allow the user to trust in the reliability of
measurement results. They increase the customers'
confidence and competitiveness in the high voltage
measurement field.


Control Module
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Impulse Generator
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Control Menu
The control menu of the GC 223 takes care of
adjustments used to perform daily tests with the
impulse generator. Following parameters can be
edited:
Charging voltage: per stage, in total or, if an
additional measurement device is installed, the
actual voltage at the test object
Polarity: positive or negative with clear display of
the polarity change
Charging time: minimal or user-defined
Trigger mode: manual, automatic or external
Counter: number of impulses and number of
flash-overs when using an external measurement
device
History: information on previous impulses
Alarms: display of alarms, warnings
Trips: max. charging voltage, primary current
Chopping: delays, phaseshift, CRO




Generator Gap Menu
The generator gap menu allows all necessary
adjustments for controlling a generator gap. The
settings are clearly displayed graphically which
improves understanding and makes operation safer.



Normally the gap distance is set automatically. This is
indicated by the message `Distance mode: Auto' at
the bottom of the window. !f the distance is changed
manually the difference from auto- to actual-distance
is shown. The distance is only displayed when the
difference is larger than the stop range.
Choppi ng Gap Menu
!n this menu the chopping gap distance can be adjusted
for chopping lightning or switching impulses. Normally
the distance is set automatically according to the selected
test voltage, chopping delay and the measured efficiency
factor.

For front chopped impulses or for distorted impulses it is
necessary to adjust the chopping gap distance manually.
The GC 223 will clearly conduct the user through the
adjustment process and will display the settings
graphically.


Test Sequences {opti onal )
With this option an execution of automated test
sequences can be performed. A sequence of up to 20
steps can be stored and executed.

The sequence can be started at any position and it can
be paused or interrupted at any time.


Remote Control {opti onal )
The remote control option of the GC 223 can be used to
connect the instrument with a computer or a laptop. All
functionalities are also available by remote control. An
application would be the integration in an automated test
field, e.g. mass production and testing of distribution
transformers controlled by an external host computer.
For host control we recommend optical fiber links
between host and computer and GC 223.




European Contact Locate your local USA Contact
Haefely Test AG
Lehenmattstrasse 353
CH-+052 Basel
Switzerland
+ +1 61 373 +111
+ +1 61 373 +912
sales@haefely.com

sales representative at
www.high-voltage-hubbell.com


Hipotronics Inc.
1650 Route 22
PO Box +1+
Brewster, NY 10509 USA
+ 1 8+5 279 8091
+ 1 8+5 279 2+67
sales@hipotronics.com


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Techni cal Speci fi cati ons
Controlled Parameters
Charging voltage per stage, in total
Charging time minimal, user-defined
Polarity positive, negative
Triggering manual, auto, external
Chopping delays, phaseshifts, CRO
Gap distances manual, automatic
Test voltage (optional) if measuring device is attached
Charging Current
CCU 10+ (standard) 25 A or 90 A
CCU 105 (optional) 200 A
Power Supply
Line voltage 115f230 v AC
Line frequency 50 f 60 Hz
Power consumption 30 W
Environmental Conditions
Operating temperature 10 . +0 C
Humidity range 35 . 85 r.h. non-condensing
Interfaces
Digital !fO 2+ v
Analogue !fO 0 . 10 v
External trigger triggering from external signal
Gate 95 trigger triggering of camera shutter
CRO interface triggering of external CRO
AC synchronization synchronize to AC voltage
Serial interface 1 connecting measuring device
Serial interface 2 remote control by computer
Parallel port attaching printer
Safety interlock
Emergency button
Warning lamp
Warning horn
Auxiliary input
Ground
Weight and Dimension
Weight 15 kg
W x H x D +50 x 135 x 350 mm
Scope of Suppl y












Opti ons

Name Description Ordering No.
GC 223 RENOTE Software for Remote Control 2+82733
RS232 L!NK RS 232 Data Cable for Remote Control 2+79211
GC 223 SEQ Software for Programmable Test Sequences 2+827+3
DN! 551 Digital Neasuring !nstrument 2+7+871
HiAS 7+3 High Resolution !mpulse Analyzing System 2+97+31
DiAS 733 Digital !mpulse Analyzing System 2+97+51

Impulse Generator Control Module
GC 223 in a 19'', 3 HU, desktop housing.
!ncluded in the standard delivery are
control cables (20 m), connection box (CCU 10+),
separate emergency switch, manuals
and certificates.
Ordering No.: 2387+90