Mie12166-Cba1000 Introductory Guide

DATE:28/08/2013 DOC.MIE12166 REV.2.
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CBA 1000
INTRODUCTORY GUIDE
Doc. MIE12166 Rev. 2.21 Page 3 Of 113
REVISIONS SUMMARY VISA

N. PAGE DATE
1 All 12/12/2005 Preliminary issue Lodi
2 43 - 49 1/07/2006 Added the micro- Lodi

Ohmeter
upgrade
procedure
3 42 23/05/2007 Modified the Lodi
micro-Ohmeter
fault procedure
4 35 30/10/07 Added the BSG Lodi
option
5 All 5/12/07 Updated to Lodi
firmware revision
2.03
2.19 All 15/3/2009 Updated to Lodi
firmware revision
2.19
2.21 14,15 12/11/2012 Updated to Lodi
firmware revision
2.22
2.21 All 28/8/2013 Added the test set Lodi
upgrades
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1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 9
2 TEST SET EXPLANATION ..................................................................... 12
2.1 THE FRONT PANEL AND THE KEY COMPONENTS ....................................... 12
30) BATTERY LED: IT TURNS ON DURING BATTERY RECHARGE. ................. 14
2.2 PUSHBUTTONS, DISPLAY, KEYPAD, CONTROL KNOB ............................... 14
2.3 MAIN CB CONTACTS.................................................................................. 15
2.4 COIL DRIVERS ............................................................................................ 15
2.5 AUXILIARY CB CONTACTS ......................................................................... 16
2.6 TRAVEL TRANSDUCER OR ANALOG INPUT ................................................. 17
2.7 MICRO-OHMMETER .................................................................................... 17
2.8 BSG OPTION .............................................................................................. 19
2.9 POWER-ON ................................................................................................ 21
2.10 CONNECTION TO THE PC ........................................................................ 22
3 THE CONTROL WINDOW...................................................................... 23
3.1 SET ............................................................................................................. 24
3.2 RES ............................................................................................................. 25
3.3 VIEW ........................................................................................................... 25
3.4 MICRO-OHMMETER .................................................................................... 25
3.5 MENU.......................................................................................................... 25
3.5.1 Test diagram .............................................................................. 26
3.5.1.1 Center of the screen ........................................................................ 27
3.5.1.2 Top line ................................................................................................. 28
3.5.1.3 Right column ....................................................................................... 28
3.5.1.4 Left column .......................................................................................... 30
3.5.2 Trigger options ......................................................................... 30
3.5.2.1 Time selection .................................................................................... 31
3.5.2.2 Test start selection ........................................................................... 33
3.5.3 Test options................................................................................ 34
3.5.3.1 Configuration without options ...................................................... 34
3.5.3.2 Configuration with the Four coils option ................................... 36
3.5.3.3 Configuration with the MTC option ............................................. 38
3.5.4 Recording options................................................................... 40
3.5.5 Breaker and auxiliary channel settings ..................... 42
3.5.6 Analog channel / coils settings ...................................... 44
3.5.6.1 Analog input 500 V ........................................................................... 45
3.5.6.2 Travel transducer .............................................................................. 46
3.5.6.1.1 Transducer calibration............................................................. 48
3.5.6.1.2 Datum points .............................................................................. 49
3.5.6.1.3 Slow motion ................................................................................ 50
3.5.6.3 Pressure transducer ......................................................................... 52
3.5.6.4 Current clamp ..................................................................................... 53

3.5.7 Micro-Ohmmeter test ........................................................... 53
3.5.7.1 Static resistance test ....................................................................... 54
3.5.7.2 Dynamic contact resistance .......................................................... 57
3.5.8 Results........................................................................................... 59
3.5.8.1 Save result........................................................................................... 60
3.5.8.2 Load result ........................................................................................... 61
3.5.8.3 View result ........................................................................................... 62
3.5.8.4 Delete result........................................................................................ 62
3.5.8.5 Rename result .................................................................................... 62
3.5.8.6 Results examination ......................................................................... 62
3.5.9 Preferences ................................................................................ 66
3.5.10 Set-up options ....................................................................... 68
3.5.11 Tests header ........................................................................... 72
3.6 HELP ........................................................................................................... 73
4 WHATS INSIDE? ..................................................................................... 74
4.1 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND COMPONENTS LOCATION .......................... 74
4.2 MAIN FUNCTIONAL AREAS ......................................................................... 79
5 THE HELL, IT DOESNT WORK .......................................................... 81
5.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 81
5.2 ERROR MESSAGES ..................................................................................... 82
5.3 TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................................................................. 84
5.3.1 No power at power-on or battery low message ... 85
5.3.2 The test set is locked up ..................................................... 86
5.3.3 The control knob does not operate .............................. 86
5.3.4 A coil driver doesnt close .................................................. 87
5.3.5 A breaker contact is not detected ................................. 87
5.3.6 An auxiliary contact is not detected ............................ 88
5.3.7 The travel transducer does not operate .................... 89
5.3.8 The micro-Ohmmeter does not operate .................... 89
5.3.9 Problems during upgrade .................................................. 90
5.3.10 The fault cannot be fixed ................................................. 91
6 OTHER INTERVENTIONS ..................................................................... 94
6.1 TEST SET UPGRADE: MICROOHM OPTION ................................................ 94
6.1.1 Physical installation .............................................................. 94
6.1.2 Option selection and calibration .................................. 102
6.2 TEST SET UPGRADE: FOUR COILS OPTION ............................................. 103
6.3 TEST SET UPGRADE: MTC OPTION ........................................................ 104
6.4 CALIBRATION ........................................................................................... 106
6.4.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 106

6.4.2 Calibration procedure ....................................................... 107
APPENDIX 1: SPARE PARTS LIST ..................................................... 113
APPENDIX 2: TEST SET SCHEMATIC ............................................... 114
SHORT FOREWORD
Dear CBA 1000 user,
I often wondered why the users manual is not very much used,
even if it includes valuable information. As me too I am a user of
such manuals, the answer I have given myself is that valuable
information are concealed somewhere in the thick thing, and I do
not have time to waste to find it. So, either the manual is actually
of help, or I ignore it.
This is why I decided to split the CBA 1000 manual in three:

specification, with all performance details; introductory guide,
with the device description; application manual, with instructions
about how to use it one its operation is understood. The idea is
that you may read once the introductory guide or the
specification, while you need to follow application examples more
than once; so, why not to split the manual in three?
This manual is the introduction to the test set; it includes also a

troubleshooting guide.
Have a good work with CBA 1000!
Luca Biotti
Q&A Manager
1 I NT RO D U CT IO N
The circuit breaker analyser and micro-Ohmmeter model CBA

1000 is a two-in-one test set.
When used as a circuit breaker analyser, it allows the off-line

testing of the characteristics of all modern MV and HV circuit
breakers.
When used as a micro-Ohmmeter, it allows measuring the contact

resistance of the circuit breaker contact, or also of joints or other
circuit parts. It allows also to perform the dynamic test of the
contact resistance, that is to record and display how does the
contact resistance change while it is closing: this allows detecting
hidden defects, that are otherwise impossible to be diagnosed.
The instrument offers the following features:

. Test set control: via keypad plus selection knob plus dedicated
keys, and a large transflective LCD display (320 x 240 pixels;
view area 122 x 92 mm).
. Optional internal thermal printer 58 mm wide or external
thermal printer 112 mm wide.
. Huge recording capability: 64Mb (typically 1000 results).
. USB and RS232 interface for data communication with the PC.
. Two driving coil circuits (O+C); 4 opt. The coil current is
independently measured on all outputs, with three current
ranges.
. Three sets of two main contact sensing circuits (two chambers
tests). Test of the main contact and of the pre-insertion resistor.
. Four digital event input circuits.
. For the main and event inputs, measurement of delays with
respect to coil currents or other references.
. The Open or Closed state of main and event inputs is displayed
by a light: thanks to these lights, the status of the circuit breaker
is continuously monitored..
. One analog circuit input circuit, with a voltage source for
potentiometer transducers polarization. Measurement is
translated into stroke, speed, acceleration. In alternative, the
input can measure the auxiliary DC voltage during circuit breaker
operation.
. Static resistance measurement; test current 200 A, 100 A or

20A.
. Dynamic contact resistance test; test current 200 A, 100 A or 20
A.
. Many triggers can start the recording.
. In case of more than two chambers per phase, capability of
generating or sensing a trigger, so that a number of units can
operate at the same time.
. All possible test sequences are programmable, including test
cycling.
. Test result is shown on the display: it is possible to analyse, to
zoom and so on.
. Capability of storing and recalling both test settings and test
results.
. The software CBA 1000.PRO (that operates with WINDOWS
2000 up) is included: it allows analyzing test results, adding
notes, saving and so on. It allows also to store and recall test set
settings.
. The external option BSG 1000 allows to perform the test while
the circuit breaker has both ends connected to earth, thus
maximizing the test safety; it allows also to test circuit breakers
with a graphite nozzle.
All circuits have been designed to ensure safe operation in the

noisy environment of HV and MV substations.
The instrument is housed in a transportable aluminium box, that

is provided with removable cover and handles for ease of
transportation.
Purpose of this manual is to inform you about all performances of

the test set. The user will find instructions and examples about
how to perform the tests in the application manual, and how to
operate the CIRCUIT BREAKER software in the corresponding
manual.
The manual has been revised to the firmware revision 2.22. The
firmware revision is shown at power-on on the main screen.
FIRMWARE VERSION 2.21
If your test set is not upgraded, you have to connect to the ISA
WEB site:
www.isatest.com,
enter the customer area with the test set number, click on the
link Test set upgrades, and download the firmware RELATED TO
CBA 1000: DONT MISTAKE PLEASE. Then use UPGRADE in the
TDMS services to transfer the new file into your test set.
Revision 2.21 includes the following main additional features:

. Use of keys 1, 2, 3 4, 5 as function keys;
. Scrolling zoom using 4;
. Two speed cursors pressing 5;
. Time measurements on auxiliary contacts;
. Imports the complete header from the PC;
. Added the Slow motion test;
. Possibility to monitor AC signals;
. Improved the time measurement accuracy even with heavy
noise;
. When the battery is low, the display is cut off.
NOTE: WINDOWS is a trademark of MICROSOFT inc.

2 T EST SET E X PL A N AT I O N
2.1 THE FRONT PANEL AND THE KEY COMPONENTS
The following is the front panel; all components on the front, and
the key ones inside the test set, are listed here below (see also
the CBA 1000 schematic at the end of the manual).
1) Supply socket and main supply fuse, rated T5A, incorporated

in the supply socket.
2) Earth socket.
3) Power-on switch, with light.
4) Buzzer: it tells that the test is about to be started.
5) MENU control knob, with switch.
6) Display: before testing it allows to select the test parameters;
after test start it displays test results.
7) Keypad, alpha-numeric, to input the test heading.
8) Serial interface connector.

9) USB interface connector.
10) Options: 40 columns thermal printer, or auxiliary supply loss
test.
11) Auxiliary inputs sockets: two groups of two contacts, isolated.
12) Auxiliary inputs: dry or wet selection lights.
13) Auxiliary inputs level: ON = closed or with voltage.
14) Main contacts input sockets: three phases with two chambers
each.
15) Main inputs lights: GREEN = main input OPEN or pre-insertion
resistor; RED = main input CLOSED.
16) 5 V DC measurement input connector, for the micro-
Ohmmeter circuit.
17) Measurement input sockets, for position transducers or other
measurements.
18) Auxiliary 5 V 10 mA supply for the position transducer.
19) High current output sockets for the micro-Ohmmeter.
20) Auxiliary 5 V supply protection fuse, F 63 mA 500 V.
21) CLOSE coil command sockets: one side will be connected to
the positive or to the negative of the DC supply.
22) PARK sockets, unconnected, for the safe positioning of coil
commands.
23) OPEN coil command sockets: one side will be connected to
the positive or to the negative of the DC supply. It drives phase 1
if the three phase open option is present.
24) Optional OPEN coil command sockets, for phases 2 and 3:
one side will be connected to the positive or to the negative of
the DC supply.
25) Type of test selection pushbutton: as pressed, lights (26)
move in a circular way. If unused, the selection performed via
knob (5) and display (6) is shown.
26) Selected test lights. O = Open; C = Close; OC = Open-Close;
CO = Close-Open; OCO = Open Close Open; USER = the
programmed test sequence.
27) Test START push-button: as pressed, the selected test is
started.
28) Test in progress lights: they are ON until the test is finished.
When ON, no further START command is accepted.
29) TRIGGER-IN and TRIGGER-OUT synchronization commands
sockets. The Master CBA-1000 TRIG-OUT socket and zero sockets
shall be connected to the Slave TRIG-IN and zero sockets.
30) BATTERY LED: IT TURNS ON DURING BATTERY

RECHARGE.2.2 PUSHBUTTONS, DISPLAY, KEYPAD, CONTROL KNOB
The test set is controlled by two push-buttons: SELECT (25), with
its LEDs (26) showing the current selection , and
START/STOP (27) with the light (28) , that starts or stops the
test. Pressing the START button while the test is in
progress you stop it.
Test selections are performed by the keypad (7), control knob (5)
and display (6).
The keyboard operates in two ways:

A) When alpha-numerical data are to be input, such as for file
name, test reference data and so on, it operates as with portable
phones. Pressing a button you access, in sequence, the letters,
then the digit. Above the zero is the space.
B) When data are only numeric, such as threshold value or so,
then only the digits are accessible. You can also use the menu
wheel to increment or decrement the figure, but this can be time
consuming In these instances the operation is the following:
. As soon as you select a numeric field, you can enter the figure
either with the wheel or with the keyboard;
. Once you have operated the wheel or the keyboard you cannot
pass to the keyboard or to the wheel.
2.3 MAIN CB CONTACTS
The first operation is to connect CBA 1000 to main CB contacts.

To this purpose, are provided six sockets in all, marked A1, B1,
C1, and A2, B2, C2. The first ones are used for one-chamber CB;
the others are used for two-chamber CB.
For the test of the pre-insertion resistor there is no further

connection.
LEDs by the side are two: RED (above) if the contact is CLOSED,
and GREEN (below) if it is OPEN. The pre-insertion resistor is
sensed as Open.
With the optional connection cables, these inputs are connected

to the CB by means of three 3-way cables, with different colors,
each marked A, B, C.
2.4 COIL DRIVERS
Next operation is to connect CBA 1000 coil driver outputs to the

CB coils.
There are four groups, marked: C (Close coil); O1 (Open coil, or

phase A Open coil, with four coil option); O2 and O3 (for the
other two phases, if the option is available. NOTE: sockets are
always there, also if the option is not available).
One side of the coil driver shall be connected to the auxiliary
voltage positive (negative); the other to the coil. PARK sockets
are not connected: cables to coils can be parked there with no
risk of short-circuits, until everything is checked.
With the optional connection cables, these outputs are connected

to the CB by means of four 2-way cables.
2.5 AUXILIARY CB CONTACTS
Next operation is to connect logic CBA 1000 inputs to the

auxiliary CB contacts, if desired.
There are four inputs in all, divided in two ISOLATED groups of

two inputs each: in case of need, both black sockets have to be
connected. This serves for the case that a contact is with voltage,
while the other one is not, or when the two zero voltages cannot
have a common point.
There are two LEDs beside and two LEDs above each contact
group.
LEDs beside the contacts turn on if the contact is CLOSED.
For LEDs above the contacts, the left one turns on if the contact
is selected as voltage free; the right one turns on if the contact is
selected as with voltage.
With optional connection cables, these inputs are connected to

the CB by means of two 3-way cables, with bananas having
different colors.
2.6 TRAVEL TRANSDUCER OR ANALOG INPUT
The travel transducer is a potentiometer; the cursor position

corresponds to the pole position during the movement. On the
test set are provided two sockets with a protected + 5 V output
that serves to feed the transducer; in this instance, the cursor is
connected to the 5 V input. Else, if the transducer is polarized by
an external source, it is possible to connect the input to the 5 V
or to the 500 V input if the voltage is greater than 5 V.
2.7 MICRO-OHMMETER
The test of the contact resistance is performed connecting the

test object (CB contact, joint,...) to the high current sockets, and
the same test object to the 5 V voltage meter input: we measure
the voltage drop across the resistance.
2.8 BSG OPTION
The technology to measure the operating time of the circuit

breaker when it is grounded on both sides is based on resistance
measurement.
Circuit breakers are always placed in a very high position: long
connection cables must be used to ground them. The resistance
of these leads is usually in the range of 20 to 30 m, whilst the
contact resistance of the breaker is in the range of 20 to 30 ,
and the resistance of the graphite coating is in the range of 200
to 500 . Goal of the test is a safe detection of the contact
being: closed, graphite or open, and not the measurement of the
contact resistance; so, as the grounding connection resistance is
much bigger than the graphite and contact resistance, its
presence does not affect the test.
And here comes our solution:

A microOhm meter tester for each individual contact of the
circuit breaker injects the test current and meters the
contact resistance.
The resistance value is measured and compared with two
thresholds, for instance 100 and 1 mOhm;
R > 1000 : the contact is OPEN
R < 1000 and > 100 : GRAPHITE
R < 100 : the contact is CLOSED
The result is then converted into a voltage signal and provided to
CBA 1000 for the time measurement, that is taken on the high
threshold. The rationale is that in normal tests the contact having
few mOhm is sensed Closed.
The technology used with the BSG to generate the test current is
similar to that used for the DRM of the CBAs: a large capacitor is
charged and then discharged through an electronic circuit, that
stabilizes the current to 20 A.
Description
Two types of BSG 1000 are available:
- BSG 1000-1, for testing one break per phase;
- BSG 1000-2, for testing two breaks per phase.
Each BSG 1000 is made of the following elements:
Three BSG Remote Heads, types 1 or 2. They are connected

close to the main breaker contacts, and include the current
generator and the two level comparator, that communicates
the result in digital form to the Main unit. Each head has two
type of cables, each 3 m long: one for the connection of the
test current to the CT under test, and the other one (shielded)
for the open / close detection of the CB contacts. One set of
cables for type 1; two sets for type 2.
One BSG Main unit, that includes the microprocessor
supervising the heads, and the DACs for CBA inputs. It is
connected to the heads and to the CBA by a cable kit,
including:
o Three 8 m long cables, terminated with multi-pole
connectors, for the connection between remote heads
and the Main unit.
o One cable, 1 m long, terminated with multi-pole
connectors, for the connection of the BSG Main unit to
CBA 1000 or CBA2000.
o One or two cables per phase, 4 m de long, with
clamps, that serve to null the induction caused by the
high fields, with no detriment for time measurements.
2.9 POWER-ON
CBA 1000 can be operated in connection to a supply, or with the

internal battery.
If you press the ON switch, the internal battery supplies CBA

1000. The CHARGE BATTERY LED will turn on when the battery
needs to be charged: this will occur shortly after the battery has
been used. When the residual operation is about 30 minutes, the
BATTERY LOW alarm will be displayed on the screen.
If you are powering-on the test set the first time or after a
long period of not use, CONNECT IT TO THE MAINS AND
ALLOW THE BATTERY TO BE CHARGED!
If you fit the mains into the plug, the BATTERY CHARGING LED
will turn on if and until the battery is to be charged. The battery
is not damaged leaving the mains supply cord continuously fit.
When powered by the battery, the battery operating time is 4

hours (CB tests), and 1 hour (micro-Ohmmeter tests). Battery
charging time: 8 hours. Besides, for the sake of reducing the
energy consumption, some functions are modified:
. The BREAKER and AUXILIARY contacts lights reproduce the
contact state at the end of the last test, but dont reproduce
continuously the state of contacts (function performed when
the power comes from the mains).
. The screen backlight is switched off after the programmed
timing (when the power comes from the mains the backlight it is
always ON).
. During the microOhmmeter test, the current generator capacitor

is loaded at test start, and not continuously as with the mains
supply: the loading (shown by the black bar) takes about 30 s
(when the power comes from the mains, the capacitor is loaded
as soon as the window is selected).
Power-on CBA 1000: the introduction window is displayed, and a

diagnostic sequence controls:
. Key microprocessor board components;
. Auxiliary supply voltages.
During this test, all LEDs on the front will turn ON: if some does
not, it is faulty.
If something is wrong, the operator is alerted by a message. At

the end of self diagnostic, default selections are active; CBA 1000
displays the first window explained in the MENU paragraph.
At power-on, the following control lights turn on (default

situation):
. SEL: O-C-O;
. Breaker contacts: they should be green before connection to the
CB; red after the connection to the closed CB (if the test set is
powered by the mains: else, the contacts status will be displayed
at test start).
It is possible to adjust the screen, going to the Menu, and then

Preferences, as explained below.
If the battery is low, the display shows the following message.
After few seconds, the display turns blank, and it is impossible to

continue the operation. You have to connect the test set to the
mains: as you do, the above message is displayed again, but you
can operate the test set.
2.10 CONNECTION TO THE PC
CBA 1000 can be connected to the PC via the RS232 or the USB
interface; connection cables are provided.
The choice is performed on the software. If USB is used. The LED

below it should turn ON as CBA 1000 is connected to the PC.
Further operations are described in the test set users manual.
3 T H E C O N TRO L W I NDO W
After power-on, the following window is displayed: it informs

about firmware revision.
FIRMWARE VERSION 2.19
First messages are the followings. During this while, all LEDs are
moved: please, verify that no one is missing.
After diagnostics, the following control window is displayed.
Note: when the test set is powered by the battery, the backlight
stays on for some seconds; then it turns off, but it turns on again
as soon as the knob is moved.
Selections to the right are short-cuts that allow to enter the

corresponding areas. They can be reached by means of the
control knob (5), that incorporates a switch: this is possible
selecting the item moving the knob, and then pressing the knob
to confirm. Once the item has been reached, moving the knob the
menu moves forwards backwards of one step, so that other
programming can be performed; else, selecting the arrow the
menu returns to the main window.
3.1 SET
This pushbutton changes its function according to the fact that

you have opened a test result or not.
After power-on and a test, this selection is a short-cut to the
Setup options selection of the Menu; see below.
After having loaded a result, the pushbutton changes as follows:
If you want to start a new test, press it, or press the DEL key of
the keyboard: until you do, all further tests are inhibited.
3.2 RES

After power-on, this selection is a short-cut to the Results
selection of the Menu; see below.
After a test or after having loaded a result, this selection allows
opening the table of test results parameters: see below.
3.3 VIEW
This pushbutton is active only after a test or after having loaded a
result: see below.
3.4 MICRO-OHMMETER

After power-on, this selection is a short-cut to the Micro-
Ohmmeter test selection of the Menu; see below.
After a test or after having loaded a result, if it is a micro-
Ohmmeter test, this selection allows opening the table of test
results.
3.5 MENU.
With this selection, the following window is opened.

3.5.1 Test diagram
This is the selection that allows you to come back to the test
control: the test diagram is displayed, it is possible to start the
test and to watch test result. Note that no test can be started
unless you are in this page.
The following is the example of a test diagram.

3.5.1.1 Center of the screen
The result displayed is an OCO test, also with the measurement

of the breaker motion. Vertically are displayed three dashed lines,
that correspond to commands O, C, O.
The first two (or four) lines are the coil currents profiles: they are
four if the option is installed. The current value is the one
addressed by the selected cursor.
If the measurement of the breaker motion has been selected, the

corresponding result is superimposed to currents. In the diagram
the black dots are the references for speed measurement.
Main contact lines mean:

. Thin line = Open contact;
. Thicker line = pre-insertion resistor closed (not shown);
. Thickest line = Closed contact.
Auxiliary lines are: Thin = Open; Thick = Closed.
The time base is the test duration, with a scale that corresponds
to the test time for test start.
By the sides of t1 and of t2 are displayed the times corresponding

to the first and second cursor respectively. If you move to t1 with
the knob, and then press it, you can modify the cursor position;
the same is for t2. As you do, also the value of the current and of
the position at that time are displayed. The typical operation is:
. Move cursor t1 to the trigger point;
. Move cursor t2 to the time when the first main contact has
opened: you can read the delay time;
. Move cursor t2 to the position where the current reaches its
peak and read it;
. In case of bounces of some contact, use the zoom lenses to
magnify the recording: the zoomed area is the one between the
two cursors.
Let us anticipate now some function that will be found in the Help
section. Buttons 4 and 5 have the following functions:
. Pressing 4, on the display is shown a dashed area, that can be

zoomed;
. Rotating the knob, this area can be moved to the point of
interest;
. Pressing the knob, the area will be zoomed;
. To return to the original dimensions, reach and ress the minus
lens.
If you press the button 5, you can control the movement step:
bigger at the origin, smaller after pressing 5. This allows to
perform an accurate positioning of the cursor.
3.5.1.2 Top line
On the top left of the screen the display shows if the test set is
connected to the mains supply or if it is powered by the
battery : in this latter case, it alerts in case of low battery
. Besides, if the test includes an external synchronism, the
set displays the message Armed
And waits during one minute for the arrival of the trigger.
On the top of the screen is displayed the result name.
3.5.1.3 Right column
We will examine it from the top. Aside the pushbuttons described

before, and the Help that will be described in the followings, the
space of the Help icon is used for the case of two recordings test
(see after). The following icons are displayed: for the
first part of the recording, and for the second part. The
arrows allow scrolling between the two parts.
The magnifying lenses allow to zoom in-out the viewing area.

Pressing the + lens, the area between the cursors is enlarged :
this allows magnifying the part of interest of the diagram.
Using the mouse, you can reach the time measurement area
.
When t1 (or t2) is selected, you can change the position of the
corresponding cursor: the time values of t1 (or t2) is displayed,
along with the delay between t1 and t2. To perform this, reach t1
or t2 and press the knob: t1 or t2 is shown reversed, and moving
the knob the corresponding cursor moves: you can take it to the
position of interest.
The last icon to the right bottom is the printer . Two

instances:
A) The printer option is available: pressing the icon, it will start

printing:
. The test header;
. All test parameters;
. The test result table.
. If it is selected in the preferences, also the result diagram will
be printed. (NOTE: if you command the printout from the results
table, the diagram will not be printed, even if selected).
On the printer itself there is a paper feed button, that can be

used during paper load and for testing the printer operation.
NOTE: printer can be operated only if the test set is connected to
the mains, and not when it is supplied from the battery. The
rationale is that the printer consumes a lot of power, that would
discharge the battery very quickly.
B) The printer option is not available: the test set assumes that it
is connected via the RS232 interface. The following icon is
displayed.
During data transmission the bar is moving until transmission is

completed. The four indications mean:
. Busy: the printer is busy;
. PE: Paper empty; add the paper;
. Cover: the cover is open;
. Fault: printer problem.
The external printer is 80 columns wide.
3.5.1.4 Left column
The left column is modified according to the View selections, and

corresponds to the displayed diagrams.
The last part shows the selected time unit of measurement. If the
option ms + cycles has been selected, on the diagram are
displayed the ms, while the cycles are available in the results
measurement window.
3.5.2 Trigger options
The selection defines the reference for time measurements:

pressing it, the following window is displayed.
Thee window is divided in two: Time and Test Start.

. Under Time are listed the tests where, once the START button is
pressed, coil commands are issued, and the test set waits for the
synchronization signals (usually immediate) to perform the time
measurements;
. Under Test Start are listed the tests where, once the START
button is pressed, coil commands are NOT issued: the test set
informs when it is Armed, and set waits for the synchronization
signals (within 60 s) to issue coil commands and to perform the
time measurements.
3.5.2.1 Time selection
- The Coil current selection means that the timing is measured

with the reference to the first coil current detected, being it Open
or Close, according to the test sequence. When you select this
option, a small selection window allows to select the coil current
threshold percentage, from 1% to 30%, of the selected current
range: coil range selection is performed accessing Analog
channel / coils setting.
This selection was used in the past, when coil drivers were made
of relay contacts that bounced in a way that the accurate time
measurement was made difficult, and has been provided for
comparison with older test results. Also, changing the current
threshold changes the timing result, as the current increases
slowly, because of the coil inductance. With CBA 1000, coil
driving is electronic: the voltage edge is steep, and there is no
bounce; so, the internal trigger selection is preferable. The
difference between the two selections is in the order of 1 ms.
- The Internal trigger selection means that the time

measurement starts as the first Open or Close coil command is
issued by the driving circuit. As this is an electronic driver, there
is no timing error.
- The Coil command reset selection means that the time

measurement starts as the Open or Close coil command drops.
This could serve to measure the Reclose time delay.
- The Analog input selection means that the time measurement

starts when the analog input level crosses (greater than, lower
than) the selected threshold. Next window allows to select the
analog input threshold:
You have o select first of all the measurement range, that should
be greater than the input to be monitored; then you can program
the threshold, with a maximum value not greater than the
voltage range. The recording can be started when the input is
higher than or lower than the selected threshold.
3.5.2.2 Test start selection
- External trigger on Slave input selection.

The test set features a Master output and a Slave input (29), that
allow synchronizing up to 4 CBA 1000s (1 Master, 3 Slave). In
this mode, one CBA 1000 acts as the Master unit (not to be
specified); its Master output will be connected to all other units,
selected as Slave with this selection. As the Master starts the
test, all other Slave units will measure the timing on Main,
auxiliary and analog inputs, but wont generate coil driving
signals. This feature allows to test circuit breakers with more than
two chambers per phase, or to survey more than four auxiliary
inputs, or to survey more than one analog input at a time.
Test results will be glued together by the software.
- The Auxiliary input selection means that the test starts when
the selected auxiliary input turns OFF (Open), turns ON (Close)
or changes its state (Edge). The trigger can be performed also on
a logical combination of auxiliary inputs. The choice is performed
on the following window.
The meaning of the symbols is the following:

. NC: the contact is Normally Closed: the test starts as it OPENS;
. NO: the contact is Normally Open: the test starts as it CLOSES;
. NC/NO: the contact can be Normally Closed or Open: the test
starts as it TRIPS;
. All conditions (AND): the test starts when THE LAST contact
meets the selection;
. One condition (OR): the test starts when THE FIRST contact
meets the selection.
In the example: one contact, Normally Open.
ATTENTION: auxiliary inputs will remain enabled when the

synchronism criteria is changed.
This feature allows to command test start with a remote contact:

after having pressed the START pushbutton, the test set will keep
waiting for the contact prior to drive the Open Close coils.
3.5.3 Test options
The selection defines the type of test, that depends upon the
availability of the options: Four Coils, MTC (Minimum Trip Coil).
3.5.3.1 Configuration without options

In this case, the selection window is the following one.
The selected option is displayed by LEDs by the side of the SEL
pushbutton ; until this window is open, acting on SEL

has no effect.
If you are on the main window, you can act on SEL: opening this
window the performed selection is displayed. In the normal
operation way, if you dont need to change the default selections,
after power-on select with SEL the desired test and start it.
- With tolerances, the following window is opened.

Purpose of the table is to allow programming the accepted limits

of the various parameters: any discrepancy will be alerted by the
following message, as soon as test stops:
Besides, going to the results table, the following Tolerance

failures will be displayed.
3.5.3.2 Configuration with the Four coils option

With respect to the former window there is an additional selection

available, test of the MTC timing; besides, the selections including
the Open action have further selections, as explained in the
following.
- With the Open selection, it is possible to select the phase to

be driven: selections are performed in the following window.
The selection allows to choose which phase(s) will be opened.
- With the Close selection, the test set issues a Close command.
- With selections: Open-Close, Close-Open, the test set issues

the selected series of commands; with the selection Open-Close-
Open , on the first Open command the test set issues the
selected series of commands, while the second Open command is
always three phase.
NOTE: prior to test, the CB position will be opposite with respect

to the first command; i.e. it will be Closed if the first command is
Open, and vice versa it will be Open if the first command is Close.
The last selection, DC supply loss test, allows to test the timing of
the minimum trip coil protection: see the Application manual for
details.
3.5.3.3 Configuration with the MTC option
Selections already explained dont change.

The selection Enable minimum supply test, allows to perform the

test of the CB while supplying coils at the minimum battery
voltage. If checked, the window shown below is displayed: it is
possible to program the test voltage. For further details, see the
Application manual.
With the selection Test of the MTC , it is possible to test the

intervention threshold and the MTC intervention delay. In this
case, the selection window is the following one. For further
details, see the Application manual.
3.5.4 Recording options
This selection defines how test results will be recorded: pressing

it, the following window is displayed.
The timing definition can be displayed pressing HELP diagram:

the following window is displayed. As you see from timing
definitions, it is possible to simulate the close onto fault situation
by superimposing a Close command to the Open command: this
is obtained setting the Open to close delay smaller than the

Open coil duration.
The Pre-trigger duration applies only to the beginning of the

test.
The Recording duration includes all delays: it must be bigger

than Pre-trigger + OC delay + CO delay + the CB timings,
so that no significant part of the test is lost. On the other side, it
should not be too big, as it defines the test result dimension,
hence the number of test results that can be kept in memory, and
also the horizontal resolution.
When you select the sampling frequency, a message informs you

about the maximum recording time at the selected frequency.
The maximum recording time ranges from 1000 s @ 20 Hz to 1 s

@ 20 kHz.
The two recordings selection is a special test that solves the

problem of testing disconnectors, or any device that takes a long
time to switch, after the command has been issued, or to test the
Pole discrepancy protection, for single phase CB. The selection
avoids to waste time recording during the delay while the contact
is not yet closed (opened), as follows.
The test is split in three parts:

. The first part, when the Open (Close) command is issued: of
this part it is possible to select the duration, so that it is possible
to record the coil current and the first reaction;
. The dead time, that can be any duration, during which CBA
1000 does not record anything;
. The third part, when the second action is occurring, and
contacts movement is recorded.
For further information, please refer to the Application manual.
3.5.5 Breaker and auxiliary channel settings
This selection defines the channels that will be monitored and

recorded: pressing it, the following window is displayed.
- In the first set of selections, related to CB contacts, it is possible

to select which contacts should be monitored: A1 only for
preliminary tests; A1 B1 C1 for single-chamber CB; All for 2-
chamber CB. Besides, it is possible to select the pre-insertion
resistor test.
- In the second and third set of selections, it is possible to enable

the test of auxiliary inputs, to label them, and to select whether
the contact is wet or dry: A1-A2 can be different with respect to
A3-A4. Select auxiliary inputs as desired. At the end of
programming, pressing the return arrow you come back to the
MENU window, as usual.
NOTE: if the BSG option is connected, the above window will

become the following one.
Resistance thresholds allow to detect the closed contact (thick

line) and the resistive contact (intermediate thickness). For
further information, please refer to the Application manual.
3.5.6 Analog channel / coils settings
This selection defines the parameters of the analog channel and

of the coil currents that will be monitored and recorded: pressing
- The first set of selection allows for the separate definition of the
Close and Open coils current ranges. The selected value must be
greater than the nominal coil current, else the recording will be
cut (saturated) at the selected range value, and peak current
measurement will be impossible. However, in case of wrong
selection no damage to measurement circuits will occur.
For the Analog channel, if the box is checked the following lower
part of the screen is displayed.
3.5.6.1 Analog input 500 V
- The analog input 500 V selection means that the channel is

connected to any other source than travel or pressure transducer:
for instance, auxiliary voltage, or Motor voltage, or Motor current.
With this selection, the following window is displayed.
It is possible:
. To label the input;
. To select if the input is a sinusoidal waveform (first trip test,
phase sync test). If not selected, the waveform will be displayed
as an half wave.
. To select the voltage range, that must be greater than the
nominal coil voltage, else the recording will be cut (saturated) at
the selected range value, and the actual measurement will be
impossible. However, in case of wrong selection no damage to
measurement circuits will occur.
3.5.6.2 Travel transducer
- The Travel transducer selection means that the channel is

connected to a travel transducer, and that it is desired to convert
the input voltage into: stroke, speed, acceleration. The program
will take into account the fact that the beginning of the stroke is
not 0 V, and that the end of the stroke is not the voltage that
supplies the transducer.
With this selection, the following window is displayed.
Once the selection is performed, press the right arrow: the

following window is displayed.
First of all you can select the unit of measurement for the
transducer, and you have to key in the stroke corresponding to
the maximum transducer movement.
Next, you can select the unit of measurement for the circuit
breaker, the nominal breaker stroke, and the corresponding
transducer stroke.
If you check the box Use auxiliary 5 V generator, this means

that you have connected the transducer to the 5 V output sockets
; else, a window is opened, and you have to input the

exact external supply voltage value.
At the bottom of the window there are three more selections:

Transducer calibration, Slow motion and Datum points.
3.5.6.1.1 Transducer calibration
This selection serves to measure the actual CB contact stroke,

and to provide the first relevant data about CB wearing. After
selection, the following window is displayed.
CBA 1000 measures the voltage input from the transducer,

recognizes if the CB is open or closed, and displays the Close (or
Open) transducer position. After the START command, the
program measures the new position, and computes the actual CB
and transducer strokes, in the selected u.m. and as a percentage
of the stroke.
If the error exceeds 10%, the test set displays a warning

message: pressing RESET, the measurement is deleted, and it
can be repeated after the necessary corrections; otherwise, on
the low left of the window it is displayed the message
CALIBRATION COMPLETED, and tests can proceed.
3.5.6.1.2 Datum points
This selection allows defining the datum (reference) points where

the speed is computed and test result is saved. The displayed
speed value is the average between datum points A and B. The
programming window is the following one.
For each contact position are available three definitions

1. At C position: it means that points are defined with respect to
the position when the CB is Closed. With this selection, the
coordinates of these points are the followings:
. Datum point A: it is the CB contact stroke (in mm or inches)
with respect to the CLOSED position;
. Datum point B: it is the CB contact stroke (in mm / inches, or
ms) towards the OPEN position, with respect to the datum point
A.
2. At O position: as above, but the reference is the Open position.

With this selection, the coordinates of these points are the
followings:
. Datum point A: it is the CB contact stroke (in mm or inches)
with respect to the OPEN position;
. Datum point B: it is the CB contact stroke (in mm / inches, or

ms) towards the CLOSED position, with respect to the datum
point A.
3. At transition: the reference is the point where the contact

actually closes (for open to close) or opens (for close to open).
With this selection, datum point A is already defined, and datum
point B is the CB contact stroke (in mm / inches, or ms) towards
the OPEN position, with respect to the datum point A.
With all selections, it is possible to define separately the two

datum points, for the Open to Close movement, and for the
Closed to Open movement.
In all diagrams, the CLOSED position is always drawn HIGH on

the diagram, and it is the ZERO for the measurements.
3.5.6.1.3 Slow motion
During the CB manufacturing, or after a repair intervention, it is

important to have the possibility to position the Open and Close
contact positions in the centre of the total available stroke. About
this, it is important to consider that the contact stroke is limited
by shock absorbers, that dissipate the mechanism kinetic energy,
and dont allow it to hit the end of the stroke, a situation that
would quickly damage the system.
During the calibration it is possible to measure the CB stroke;

during a normal test it is also possible to measure the extra
strokes. However, it is impossible to know the safety margin with
respect to the end of stroke.
Purpose of this test is to allow the operator to adjust the contact

movement so that the safety margin can be set as desired, and
verified after the mounting. This operation has been called slow
motion because the mechanism movement is actuated by hand
by the operator. The situation is summarized in the following
drawing.
Where :
. Total stroke is the contact stroke between mechanical ends,
with shock absorbing medium removed ;
. A and B bounds are the stroke limits between mechanical ends,
with shock absorbing medium removed ;
. CB stroke is the contact stroke during normal operation: it is
limited by shock absorbers;
. A and B positions are the stroke limits between the shock
absorbers ;
. Over-travel A and B are the limits dynamically reached by the
contact during normal operation;
. Over-travel stroke is the difference between the contact position
at rest and the position dynamically reached during the
movement;
. A and B margins are the residual shock absorber strokes, before
the mechanism beats against the mechanical ends: these are
what we are looking for.
The first step is to disconnect the contact from the driving

mechanism, and to remove the shock absorbing mean from the
shock absorbers, so that the end of stroke can be reached. Next,
locate the contact at its nominal Open and Closed positions, and
adjust them with respect to end of stroke positions. Last, shock
absorbers are set back to operation, the driving mechanism is
connected, and actual margins are verified.
For more details, please refer to the application manual.

3.5.6.3 Pressure transducer
- The Pressure transducer selection means that the channel is

connected to a pressure transducer, and that it is desired to
convert the input voltage into pressure, taking into account the
fact that at zero input voltage the pressure can be different from
zero. With this selection, the following window is displayed.
Once selected the measurement input, the following window is

displayed.
It is possible to label the transducer, to select the unit of

measurement, to select the pressure at 0 V (usually not zero),
and the V/Bar/pressure transducer constant.
With these parameters, the screen will display the diagram of the
pressure during the test.
3.5.6.4 Current clamp
- The Current clamp selection is for the measurement of current

by means of a clip-on transformer. The first selection is the
following.
Usually the used input is the 5 V connector. With the right arrow
the following window is displayed.
It is possible to label the clamp, to select the V/A clamp constant,

and the maximum test current. With these parameters, the
screen will display the current.
3.5.7 Micro-Ohmmeter test
This selection can be accessed only if the option is available:

pressing it, the following window is displayed.
The Static resistance test selection is performed connecting the

instrument to the test sample and measuring its resistance. Test
samples can be: joints, main contacts and so on. Main contacts
resistance is measured in the closed position.
It is possible to test the dynamic contact resistance both during

the Close action and also with the Open action. Test result is the
resistance profile during close: the contact resistance profile can
be verified.
3.5.7.1 Static resistance test
- With the Static resistance test selection, the following window

is displayed.
- The Nominal test current selection sets the test current and
also the resistance measurement range: 200 A for the 200 uOhm
or 1 mOhm range, 100A for the 1 mOhm or 10 mOhm range, 20
A for the 10 mOhm or 100 mOhm range. After the current
selection, the corresponding resistance range is displayed, and
can be selected.
- The Test mode selection allows to perform a single

measurement, or to measure in sequence the resistance of all CB
contacts, or to test hybrid CBs, or all instances of two poles CBs
where the poles connection point is not directly accessible.
- If the selection is Single test, the above window is displayed:

you can set labels and test number for each test. After test start,
the measured resistance will be displayed in this same window,
as in this instance there is no graphic result to display.
- If the selection is Test on breaker phase, the window becomes

the following one.
it is possible to specify the CB phase (A-B-C) and contact under

test (1-2-3-4). After test start, the measured resistance will be
displayed in this same window, as in this instance there is no
graphic result to display. The test current, voltage and resistance
of the test are displayed to the right; the resistance is also
recorded in the table to the left. The test can be repeated if
necessary; else, after changing phase or contact, the next result
will be recorded on the table. Tests can continue until all results
are recorded.
- If the selection is Y2 hybrid breaker test, the following window

will open.
The selection applies to Y2 type of breaker, where it is impossible

to connect the probes to the common point of the contacts: the
resistance called TR adds to the measurements that we can
perform. To overcome the problem posed by the presence of TR,
it is necessary to perform three measurements. The first one is
the measurement of the contact L1 + TR; the second one is the
measurement of the contact L2 + TR; the last one is the
measurement of contacts L1 + L2. From these measurements,
the test set computes the values of contacts L1 and L2, and also
of TR.
3.5.7.2 Dynamic contact resistance
- With the Dynamic contact resistance selection, the following

window is displayed.
- At the beginning, a message informs to use the push-button

SEL to select an Open or a Close test.
- As above, the Nominal test current selection sets the test

current and also the resistance measurement range: 200 A for
the 200 uOhm or 1 mOhm range, 100A for the 1 mOhm or 10
mOhm range, 20 A for the 10 mOhm or 100 mOhm range. After
the current selection, the corresponding resistance range is
displayed.
- Next, you have to select the CB phase (A-B-C) and contact

under test (1-2-3-4). The dynamic resistance test result is a
diagram, so the complete CB test results is a collection of such
diagrams, that can be taken during CB Open and Close.
- The next selection follows the type of operation you have

selected, either contact Close or Open.
The above diagram refers to a Close test, and explains the test
timing. The CB is open; as test starts, the Close command is
issued, but current generation and recording start as soon as the
contact actually closes, and the current generation ends some
time after. For this test the nominal Close time is not important.
With the Open time test the diagram is the following.

Before the test the CB is closed; as test starts, the Open

command is issued, but current generation and recording are
enabled 20 ms before the contact opens, and the current
generation ends some time after. For this test it is very important
to input the actual open time, else the recording could start too
early or too late, and the recording would be not complete.
. The last checkbox allows you to enable the transducer recording

during the test. The selection can be accessed only if previously
the transducer has been enabled and calibrated. If you check it,
the selection window seen before is displayed; the only difference
is that the transducer input channel is the 500 V one, as the 5 V
one is for the resistance measurement.
. The last selection possible is the auxiliary inputs: this helps

defining the instant of the opening.
3.5.8 Results
For the static resistance test, test result is a screen without a

diagram; for all other tests, test result is a graphic window plus
the corresponding result table.
During the test, test results can be stored in the memory (up to
500 results may be stored). At the end of test, test results can be
transmitted to a PC provided with TDMS. The software allows
saving test results, examining them and so on.
This selection allows operating on test results: pressing it, the

It is possible to: Save a result, defining the file name; to Load

a result, to View the result table; to Delete a result, to
Rename a result, selecting it on the test results list. If, after a
test, the result is not saved, and a next test is issued, a warning
message is displayed.
3.5.8.1 Save result
The file name can be input using the keypad. The file recording
can take some time: in the meanwhile, the following message is
displayed.
If the memory is full, the following message warns the operator.

Usually, test results should be deleted after downloading them
into the PC.
If the result already exists, the following warning message is

displayed.
3.5.8.2 Load result
Files are selected by: the progressive number, the Name, the
Date of test. The window is the following.
Test results are listed in order of decreasing test date. Pressing

the button 3, a window is opened with the following choices:
. Order with increasing date;
. Order with decreasing date;
. Order per name.
Pressing buttons 4 and 5 the table is quickly scrolled; then, the

desired test is reached by the knob. Pressing it, the test result
diagram is shown on the display.
The file reading can take some time: in the meanwhile, the
following message is displayed.
3.5.8.3 View result
If no test result is available, this selection has no action; if a

result is available, this selection is the same as pressing the
icon on the test diagram.
3.5.8.4 Delete result
When you perform this selection, the list of available results is

displayed, as above for the Load selection.
Press the knob, and the following message is displayed.
If you press NO, the command is skipped; else, the following

message is displayed, and the result is deleted.
3.5.8.5 Rename result
When you perform this selection, the list of available results is

displayed, as above for the Load selection. You can select the
result to be rename, enter, change the name, confirm: the new
name will be applied.
NOTE: this function is not available when a result is on the

screen.
3.5.8.6 Results examination
Once a result has been obtained or re-loaded, you can perform

the following operations.
When the test result is a trip time measurement, with or without

transducer, the window looks like the following one. The following
is an example of an open-close-open test result.
The dotted lines mark the Open, Close, Open commands. Once
opened the window, you can examine the test result table, by
selecting the icon. The window looks like the following.
You can scroll across the table, and view all test result
parameters. The detail of the content is explained in the
application manual.
If test result is a dynamic resistance test, the window looks like

the following.
and the test result table will report the corresponding resistance
measurements.
In both instances, it is possible to access the View icon : it

is possible to choose which channels will be displayed on the
screen, and this serves to minimize the number of traces. Next to

this selection, the display self-adjusts, so that it is easier to watch
test results. When there is no result, the selection is not active.
The display follows the selection: to modify it, check or un-check

the boxes as desired.
- The first selections (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) refer to
breaker contacts: A1, A2, A3 are enabled as default;
- Selections AUX1, AUX2, AUX3, AUX4 refer to auxiliary
inputs: they are disabled as default;
- IClose, I1Open, I2Open, I3Open refers to the
corresponding coil currents: the first two are enabled as
default;
- 500 V refers to the 500 V analog input: it is disabled as
default;
- 5 V refers to the 5 V analog input, and is selected for
transducer tests: it is disabled as default;
- 200 A and uOhm refer to the optional micro-Ohmmeter
static or dynamic contact resistance test: it is disabled as
default;
- t1 and t2 refer to the two cursors;
- Trigger refers to the test start reference (vertical) line.
NOTE: this selection is independent from other selections, and all

selected channels are saved into test results.
3.5.9 Preferences
This selection allows defining some ancillary selections: pressing

- Date and time can be set with the first selection; the following
window is displayed.
- With the Display selection, the following window is opened.

. The contrast can be adjusted pressing on the + and icons by

the menu knob.
. The backlight duration selection is provided for the case of

battery operation, as the backlight sinks an important amount of
power.
- With the time measurement selection, the following window is

opened.
You can choose the unit of measurement. NOTE: cycles are

shown only in the results table.
- With the selection Buzzer, if enabled, the test set buzzes

shortly before the test command is issued: this prepares the
operator to the loud noise coming from the CB.
- With the selection Print result diagram, if you print the result
from the result window on the optional printer, also the result
diagram is printed, after the result table.
- The last two selections, Filtered waveforms and Original

waveforms are mutually exclusive, and refer to the
representation of the main contacts timing measurements that is
shown on the display.
During the timing measurement, the high electromagnetic field

can cause disturbances that make it difficult to read the result. To
avoid these problems, a powerful filter algorithm removes the
noise, and guarantees that the result is measured on the first
touch when closing, and on the last touch when opening.
In its action, the filter does not show the short bounces; so, there
can be a mismatch between the bounce duration, shown in the
result table, and the display. If it is desired to view these
bounces, it is possible to select Original waveforms: this can be
useful also to verify that there is not too much noise, especially
with the BSG option.
3.5.10 Set-up options
This selection allows operating on test set-up: pressing it, the

- With Save setup it is possible to give a name to the current

settings, and to save it into memory. Any setting can be saved to
and recalled from the memory. Up to 48 settings can be stored
and recalled. Settings are permanently stored in the memory;
new settings can be written to the same address after
confirmation.
The file recording can take some time: in the meanwhile, the
following message is displayed.
If the memory is full, the following message warns the operator.
- After Load setup, Delete setup and Show setups, the list of
set-up is displayed.
The table is scrolled with the same commands used for the
Results. Also the file reading can take some time: in the
meanwhile, the following message is displayed.
- After Show current setup, all test selections are displayed;

this helps avoiding to go through all selection windows.
You can move using the usual commands.
Once a test result is selected, with this selection it is possible to

verify the corresponding test settings. With this selection is also
possible to view the setup of a test result, after it has been
loaded.
- Last selection, Restore default, restores the default selections,

that are the followings. For normal mode operation it is possible
to recall the default setting, that cannot be modified. This setting
is loaded at power-on.
- Trigger options: internal trigger.
- Test option: Open-Close-Open.
- Recording options:
. Two recordings: disabled.
. O command duration: 0.1 s;
. C command duration: 0.1 s;
. O-C delay: 0.3 s;
. C-O delay: 0.3 s;
. Pre-trigger duration: 50 ms;
. Sample frequency: 2 kHz;
. Recording duration: 0.8 s;
. two recordings: disabled
- CB settings:
. CB contacts enabled: A1 + B1 + C1;
. Pre-insertion resistor test: disabled.
. De-bounce time: 0 ms.
. Auxiliary inputs: disabled.
- Coils settings:
. Open coil: 10 A;
. Close coil: 10 A.
- Analog input: disabled.
- Micro-Ohmmeter: disabled.
The default timing is shown below.

If these values match with what you want to do, you can
immediately start the test; else, you can load a previously saved
setting, or you can enter the menu, modify the desired
parameters and then save the setting, before proceeding.
3.5.11 Tests header
This selection allows setting the header of a single test or of all

tests performed on the CB: time measurement, contact
resistances.. Pressing it, the following window is displayed.
Data can be keyed on using the keypad: rules are the same as
portable phones. Once you have entered an area, the OK below
turns on: if you operate the menu knob, you can go to other
selections, such as: move rightwards, move leftwards, delete last
entry, delete all.
Pressing OK after edit, all next tests will be assigned the same
header, until it is modified.
3.6 HELP
After the menu selection, the Help selection opens the following
window.
These selections apply when you are on the main screen, while on
Results and Setup, keys 4 and 5 perform page up and down.
4 WH AT S I N S IDE ?
4.1 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND COMPONENTS LOCATION
CBA 1000 components are accessed by removing all screws on

the bottom (four rubber feet and two screws), and lifting the
central part by the handles.
There are the main board mounted on the front panel, and a
number of components mounted on the back panel. The following
is the list of main components.
60) Front panel board; code PWA11430; see Appendix 2.

61) Microprocessor board, code PWA51300; see Appendix 2.
62) INTE main and auxiliary contacts board, PWA11429; see
Appendix 2.
63) Circuit breaker driver (C, O1; 2 channels) and measurements
board, PWA11428; see Appendix 2.
64) Optional circuit breaker driver (O, O3; 2 channels) and
measurements board, PWA11428; see Appendix 2.
65) Micro-Ohmmeter circuit board, with 14 driving circuits; see
Appendix 2.
80) Rechargeable battery; see Appendix 2.
81) Auxiliary supply voltages module; see Appendix 2.
82) Capacitor of the micro-Ohmmeter circuit; see Appendix 2.
The arrangement, seen from the front, is shown in the figure

below.
The sketch corresponds to the following picture, where the

capacitor is not mounted.
The optional micro-Ohmmeter auxiliary board (65) is located after

the microprocessor board.
The microprocessor board (61) and the optional micro-Ohmmeter

auxiliary board (65) are connected to the front panel board (60)
and screwed to it. Other cards are kept in place by means of L-

shaped supports, and are screwed unto them.
Other cards are fit into the connector of the board on the front,
and kept in place by means of L-shaped supports, by means of
some screw. To remove these boards, after opening the test set,
access the screw by the side: when they are removed, the board
can be lowered and removed.
If it is necessary to remove a board that is not the first one (for

instance, INTE board of inputs 3 and 4), it is necessary to remove
the first accessible board; after having removed it, the screws of
the next board can be accessed.
The following picture shows the main front board once the test
set is opened and the front removed from the base plate, and
without the MICR board, that will be fit into the connectors
marked (61). This picture shows the connection of the flat cable
coming from the encoder and from the display.
The picture includes also the optional MICROOHMMETER card.

The following picture shows the detail of the display connector.
There is a sliding plastic lock that keeps in place the flat cable
after it has been fit. To remove the cable, first unlock it by
pushing the protruding ears shown in the picture; vice versa,
after having inserted the cable, push in the lock so that it is kept
in place.
The following image shows the flat cable coming from the keypad.
On next image it is shown the base of the test set after opening
it. The picture includes two coil drive circuits and the
MICROOHMMETER capacitor.
The picture shows also the four connections coming from the
battery and from the supply, that cannot be exchanged because
they have different number of pins.
4.2 MAIN FUNCTIONAL AREAS
The main functional areas of the different boards is summarized

here below.
ITEM CODE DESCRIPTION MAIN CIRCUITS

60 PWA11430 Front panel It includes many circuits.
board 1) SUPPLIES
. Filters on mains
supplies;
. The connectors to and
from the supply module
(81);
. Two modules that
generate the + 5 V and
the + 12 V that feeds all
boards (local converters
on boards);
. Transit connectors to the
digital board for coil
drives;
2) LOGIC
. Slave microprocessors
. RAM data memories;
. FPGA n. 1: handling of
ADC serial converters;
. FPGA n. 2: Buffer for
logic signals;
. Circuits that handle the
two interfaces.
3) INPUTS
. Filters and connections
to INTE;
. Support for board (62).
4) ANALOG
. Analog circuit for the
500 V input;
. Analog circuit for the 5 V
input;
. Master-Slave circuits.
61 PWA51300 Microprocessor . Test set microcontroller;

board . FLASH memory for the
resident program;
. SRAM, DRAM;
. I/O ports.
62 PWA11429 INTE main and . 3 isolated circuits to
auxiliary sense 2 main contacts
contacts each;
. 2 isolated circuits to
sense 2 auxiliary contacts
each.
63, PWA11428 Circuit breaker . Two IGBTs drive the
64 coil driver two coils.
. Analog circuits for the
coil current measurement.
65 PWA11432 Micro- . 14 driving circuits for a
Ohmmeter total of 200 A DC stable
circuit board current source;
. Current output
measurement circuits.
5 T H E H E LL, IT DO ES N T W O RK
5.1 INTRODUCTION
Sometimes, when my ears whistle, I wonder if it is because of

some of my customers being angry at us because the test set
doesnt work: according to Murphys law, when it was most
necessary. We at ISA do our best efforts to filter the so-called
infant mortality of electronic components prior to delivery of all
our test sets; and this after extensive testing of prototypes and
pre-production units.
Yet, sometimes faults occur, because everything dies, including

electronic components; so, please, before shooting at us, see if
the following instructions can serve you to fix the problem. If not,
e-mail us the problem, not forgetting to mention the units
serial number: our business is to minimize your downtime. My
e-mail address is:
primo.lodi@isatest.com
Last, our experience is that our test sets withstand very heavy
duty cycles for long whiles, if correctly used; most problems arise
because of:
. Lack of grounding in the mains supply;
. Severe spikes on the mains supply (spikes are not always so
kind to respect standard limits): in case of doubt, use the internal
battery;
. Transit, with the associated drops and thermal cycling;
. Errors, such as the connection to live wires.
Please mention in your e-mail how did the fault occur: this serves
us for our continuous improvement program.
5.2 ERROR MESSAGES
The test set performs a number of tests at power-on and during

the generation. The following table lists all the messages, and the
corrective action.
ERROR MESSAGE CONSEQUENCE CORRECTIVE

ACTION
The test set The
cannot operate microprocessor
board (61)
should be
replaced
The test set The
cannot operate microprocessor
board (61)
should be
replaced
No The
communication microprocessor
with the PC board (61)
should be
replaced
The test set Fault in the
cannot operate main front
board: return
the test set
board: return
the test set
board: return
the test set
board: return
the test set
The MTC The MTC

option cannot option (10)
operate should be
replaced
The MTC The MTC
operate should be
replaced
The MTC The MTC
operate should be
replaced
The test set Cool down the
cannot operate test set; if the
message
persists,
replace the coil
board (63)
The test set Cool down the
cannot operate test set; if the
message
persists,
replace the
optional coil
board (64)
The test set The coil drive
cannot operate current is
more than 25
A: please
correct. If the
message
persists,
replace the coil
board (63)
more than 25
A: please
correct. If the
message
persists,
replace the coil

board (63)
more than 25
A: please
correct. If the
message
persists,
replace the coil
board (64)
more than 25
A: please
correct. If the
message
persists,
replace the coil
board (64)
The BSG The BSG
option cannot option should
operate be returned for
repair
The BSG The BSG

option cannot option should
operate be returned for
repair
The test set Connect the
does not test set to the
operate mains
5.3 TROUBLE SHOOTING
The following table lists main faults, cause of fault and the
corrective action.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE

ACTION
Problems after Heavy shock Open CBA 1000 and
transport check for loose
boards or
connections.
At power-on does Mains supply fuse Check the fuse; for
not turn on open other problems, see
5.3.1
The diagnostic is Fault on the DC to DC See 5.3.2
not completed: converter
the test set is
locked
The control knob Knob is not locked, or See 5.3.3
does not operate fault in the encoder
A coil driver does Fault in the COILS See 5.3.4
not close board (63)
A breaker contact Fault in the INTE See 5.3.5
is not detected board (62)
An auxiliary Fault in the INTE See 5.3.6
contact is not board (62)
detected
The travel Fault of fuse (20) See 5.3.7
transducer does
not operate
The micro- Fault in the board (63) See 5.3.8
Ohmmeter does
not operate
Problems during Loss of supply during See 5.3.9
upgrade upgrade
The fault cannot - See 5.3.10
be fixed
5.3.1 No power at power-on or battery low message
The mains fuse is located in the power supply plug, in the small
drawer. Check it; if it is broken, replace it.
As an alternative, the battery could be causing the problem. To

verify this, act as follows:
. Open CBA 1000;
. There are four wires from the battery (80), connected to two
connectors going to the front panel board (60): remove the
connectors and power-on again.
. If the test set is now operating, the battery (80) should be
dismounted and replaced.
. If the test set is not yet powering-on, power-off and disconnect
the four-way connector from the power supply module (81) to the
front panel board (60); then power-on and measure the following
voltages, taking the black wire as the reference:
. Red wire: + 5 V;
. Brown wire: 12 V;
. White wire: 21 V.
If any of these voltages is missing, in particular the + 12 V, the

test set cannot operate: the auxiliary power supply module (81)
should be dismounted and replaced.
If voltages are OK, but no power-on, the test set needs to be

returned.
If the battery low message is displayed, verify the voltage at the

battery connector: if it is less than 11 V, the error message is
normal. In this situation, connect the test set to the mains
supply, so that the battery will be charged. After eight hours of
charging, use the battery as supply: if the message is no more
there OK; else, verify that the battery voltage is still less than 11
V. If so, the battery pack should be replaced.
5.3.2 The test set is locked up
In this situation, the fault is likely to be located in the MICR board

(61). The removal is performed unscrewing the four screws:
there are two connectors on both edges. Fit the replacement one,
and verify: if the test set is OK you can continue; else, the test
set needs to be returned.
5.3.3 The control knob does not operate

First of all, check that the knob is blocked on the encoder shaft.
To this purpose, remove the plastic cap in front of the wheel: you
get access to the locking nut. Check that it is tight; else, put a
piece of paper below the knob, in order to create a gap between
knob and front panel, and tighten the nut; then, set back the
plastic cap.
If the encoder is broken, it is possible to remove it with the

following steps:
. Remove the MICR board, unscrewing the four screws;
. Disconnect the flat cable;
. Remove the knob and unscrew the encoder: it can be
withdrawn.
Fit the replacement one, and verify: if the test set is OK you can
continue; else, the test set needs to be returned.
5.3.4 A coil driver doesnt close
In this instance, the fault is likely to be located on the

corresponding coil driver board, PWA11428: to the left, the board
for C and O1; to the right, the board for O2 and O3.
. Remove CBA 1000 from the container.
. Locate the faulty board, (63) OR (64).
. Remove it, by unscrewing the two screws to the L-shaped
support.
. If the fault is on the board C + O1, and the second board is
available, set the second board at the place of the first one: CBA
1000 can be operated in three phase Open mode, until the
replacement board is available.
If the fault is not recovered by the replacement board, the test

set needs to be returned.
5.3.5 A breaker contact is not detected
First of all, verify that LEDs are green; then, short-circuit each
pair, and verify that the corresponding LED turns red.
If some CB input does not behave correctly, verify that on that

socket pair there is a voltage of about 24 V DC, between the
central black socket and the socket to be tested.
If this is not true, the fault is located in the INTE board (62),
PWA11429: remove it, by unscrewing the five screws to the L-
shaped support, and replace it with the new one. In the
meanwhile, you can continue operating with CBA 1000, selecting
ALL CB inputs, and performing the tests one chamber at a time,
avoiding to connect to non operational inputs.
If the recording is correct and the LED does not turn on, then
there is a faulty LED: for the repair, the test set needs to be
returned.
If there is a doubt about the timing metered by CBA 1000,

please press the Set pushbutton, and select the default setting:
this avoids that some exotic timing is the cause of the problem.
5.3.6 An auxiliary contact is not detected
First of all, verify that LEDs are red; then, short-circuit each pair,
and verify that the corresponding LED turns green.
If some auxiliary input does not behave correctly, verify that on

that socket pair there is a voltage of about 14 V DC, between the
central black socket and the socket to be tested.
If this is not true, the fault is located in the INTE board (62),
PWA11429: remove it, by unscrewing the five screws to the L-
shaped support, and replace it with the new one. In the
meanwhile, you can continue operating with CBA 1000, using
other auxiliary contacts.
If the recording is correct and the LED does not turn on, then
there is a faulty LED: for the repair, the test set needs to be
returned.
If there is a doubt about the timing metered by CBA 1000,

please press the Set pushbutton, and select the default setting:
this avoids that some exotic timing is the cause of the problem.
5.3.7 The travel transducer does not operate
First of all, verify that there are 5 V between sockets (18); if not,
check for fuse (20): if it is open, replace it.
If the fuse is OK or if the + 5 V is not there, use an external

voltage and connect it to input (17). Start a test and verify: if the
voltage is measured, then the problem is on the + 5 V supply. In
this instance, the fault is located on the back panel board (60),
PWA11430: it is necessary to return the test set. Also if the
measurement is not performed, the test set should be returned
for repair.
5.3.8 The micro-Ohmmeter does not operate
The malfunction is that, when attempting to perform the static

resistance test, the Out of range message is displayed.
First of all, it is necessary to locate the faulty board. To this

purpose, select the Dynamic resistance test, short-circuit the
output sockets, select the 20 A range and start the test. On the
result diagram, verify with the cursor the value of the test
current. Repeat the test with currents of 100 and 200 A. Possible
cases:
A) The current is not generated: the problem is either in the INTE

board (62), that controls the charge of the capacitor, or in the
MICROOHMETER card (65). To locate the fault:
. Open the test set;
. Connect the terminals of the big capacitor (82) to a voltmeter;
. Start again the dynamic resistance test: when the test set is
beeping, the capacitor voltage should grow to 14 15 V DC.
If the voltage is there, and discharges very slowly after test start,
the fault is in the MICROOHMETER card (65), or there is a
problem in the connection cable: check it.
If the voltage does not grow, then the fault is on INTE board
(62), that should be replaced.
Before replacing boards, first of all, VERIFY THAT THE

CAPACITOR IS COMPLETELY DISCHARGED: given the big
capacitance value, it takes a long time to dissipate its energy. The
operating voltage is 15 V; if it is not completely discharged, use a

100 Ohm 10 W resistor. DO NOT DISCHARGE BY SHORT-
CIRCUITING LEADS: THIS COULD EVEN MAKE THE
CAPACITOR TO EXPLODE!
B) Some current is generated, some is not; when the current is

generated, the resistance is correctly measured. The fault is in
the MICROOHMETER card (65), or there is a problem in the
connection cable: check it.
C) The currents are correctly generated. This means that the

problem is in the measurement of the voltage drop across the
resistance under test. In this instance:
. Check the continuity of the cable from the connector to contact
clips;
. Inside the test set, check that the cable from the connector to
the front panel is correctly fit.
If nothing wrong is found, the test set should be returned for
repair.
5.3.9 Problems during upgrade
The firmware upgrade is performed via software. When the file is

transferred into CBA 1000, the following message is displayed.
When the file has been transferred, the firmware upgrading is

performed: this is displayed by the message:
When the message disappears, the update is completed, and the

test set can be operated.
If during the Upgrade operation the power went off, and the test
set is no more operational, to recover the situation proceed as
follows. At power-on, keep the START button pressed until the
diagnostic is finished, then release it. The test set goes to an HW
DEBUG mode, and it accepts the downloading.
5.3.10 The fault cannot be fixed
If the fault is too hard to be fixed, you have to deliver CBA 1000
back to your agent. We have encountered problems caused by a
poor packing of instruments that have been delivered us for
calibration or repair. In order to avoid such inconveniences,
please apply the following procedure.
First of all, compile the following form, and attach it to the

instrument. Please do not forget to compile it.
With the instrument should come the mains supply cable, and the
interface cables. The users manual originally delivered with the
test set is not necessary.
Cover the instrument with a polyester film, in order to protect it
against dust and foam.
The instrument should be protected by anti-shock foam having a
minimum thickness of 5 cm ON ALL SIDES.
Use a new carton box as a container. On the box apply the UP
and the FRAGILE labels.
In the box the instrument will be placed horizontal or standing;
not upside down.
Last but not least, do not declare a high value for customs: this
expedites clearance of the good and lowers fees.
INSTRUMENT RETURN FORM
DATE ____________
AGENT _________________
COUNTRY ___________________
TYPE OF INSTRUMENT ____________________

SERIAL NO. __________________
INSTRUMENT RETURNED FOR:

CALIBRATION ____ REPAIR ____
In case of repair, please specify the following.
DATE OF FAULT _______________

REPORTED BY E-MAIL, PHONE ___________
COMPANY _____________________
USERS REFERENCE ____________________
FAULT DESCRIPTION
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HOW DID IT OCCUR

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LOCAL ANALYSIS OR ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR

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RECOMMANDATIONS AND NOTES

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6 O TH E R I NT ER VE NT IO NS
6.1 TEST SET UPGRADE: MICROOHM OPTION
The micro-ohmmeter option should be specified at order. It can

be added later on, preferably at factory, but it is possible to
perform the upgrade at the customer site. The upgrade procedure
is explained in the following.
6.1.1 Physical installation
In this situation, you have received from ISA an upgrade kit that
includes all components that are necessary for the upgrade; they
are:
. Micro-ohmmeter board, PWA11432;
. Two flat cables, for the board connection;
. One Farad capacitor;
. Capacitor mounting hardware;
. New calibration file.
- Remove the test set from the container, unscrewing on the

bottom the six screws shown below.
- Remove the four connectors going to the front panel, that

connect the power supply module and the battery. The connector
with a jumper shown in the picture below is not to be

disconnected.
The fourth, two wires connector is shown here below.
- Now it is necessary to remove the screws that lock two boards

to the bottom plate. First ones are on the interface board,
PWA11429: see the arrows.
- Next ones are on the opposite side, on coil driver PWA11428.
- Now it is possible to unscrew the bottom aluminum plate, by

removing the screws as shown below, that are fixing the four side
legs.
- The following picture shows the supports where the MICROOHM

board will be mounted.
- And The following picture shows the board mounted.

- On next step, the board is connected to ground by means of the

yellow/green wire. The terminator will be blocked by the nut, as
shown.
- Now, the board is connected by the two flat cables provided.

- Next step is to mount the capacitor on the bottom panel.
- First of all, mount the rear capacitor blocking hardware.

- Next, locate the capacitor.
- Next, block the capacitor with the front blocking hardware.

- Now we are ready to re-assemble the test set. Prior to this, the
interface and coil drivers boards should be fit into the
corresponding connectors of the front panel. Then, fit the two
parts, taking care that cards can be fixed back to the supports on
the bottom.
Screw the legs to the bottom, then the boards to their supports.
Last (but not least) connect the big capacitor to the two wires
from the board, blocking also the plastic hardware, that avoids
any rotation of the capacitor: the red cable must go to the
positive of the capacitor. If you reverse the cable, the
capacitor could explode, with a serious danger to the operator:
do not power on until the test set is fit into the container.
6.1.2 Option selection and calibration
After having completely closed the test set, power-on while

keeping pressed the START key: the following message will be
displayed.
OPERATOR REQUEST LATCHED
Immediately release the START key: the following menu is

displayed.
With the selection knob, go to the Hardware configuration: the

following is displayed.
Leaving all other selections as they are, select

MICROOHMETER OPTION, then go to SAVE; then again, leave
with ESC: the test set recognizes the option.
Power-off and on again. Connect CBA 1000 to your computer.
Start TDMS on your computer, and then start the CIRCUIT
BREAKER program. Select Test control, and then Upload
calibration: you have now to select the file that you have
received, that incorporates all calibration data.
After this operation, the micro-ohmmeter option is ready to work.
6.2 TEST SET UPGRADE: FOUR COILS OPTION
The four coils option should be specified at order. It can be added

later on, preferably at factory, but it is possible to perform the
upgrade at the customer site. The upgrade procedure is explained
in the following.
First of all, open the test set and dismount it, following the
procedure explained in the former paragraph, to the point
that boards are accessible (five pictures).
Fit the additional coils board into the connector, and screw
it in place.
Close the test set.
With the board, you have received a file which contains
the calibration parameters of the test set, and of the new
board.
Power-on the test set, while keeping pressed the START
key: the following message will be displayed.

displayed.
With the selection knob, go to the Hardware configuration:

the following is displayed.
Leaving all other selections as they are, select FOUR

COILS OPTION, then go to SAVE; then again, leave with
ESC: the test set recognizes the option.
Power-off and on again. Connect CBA 1000 to your

computer. Start TDMS on your computer, and then start
the CBA_Pro program. Select Test control, and then
Upload calibration: you have now to select the file that you
have received, that incorporates all calibration data.
After this operation, the four coils option is ready to work.
6.3 TEST SET UPGRADE: MTC OPTION
The MTC option should be specified at order. It can be added later

on, preferably at factory, but it is possible to perform the upgrade
at the customer site. The upgrade procedure is explained in the

following.
First of all, open the test set and dismount it, following the
procedure explained in the former paragraph, to the point
that boards are accessible (five pictures).
You have gained access to the rear of the front panel.
Right low you can see the rear of the MTC option, with two
sockets mounted but not connected.
Now you can mount the board plus spacers that you have
received: the two holes in the middle will match with the
two sockets.
Solder the sockets to the board, using a soldering iron

with a suitable power (100 W).
Fit the connector in the only matching connector available.
Close the test set.
With the board, you have received a file which contains
the calibration parameters of the test set, and of the new
board.
Power-on the test set, while keeping pressed the START
key: the following message will be displayed.

displayed.
With the selection knob, go to the Hardware configuration:

the following is displayed.
Leaving all other selections as they are, select

VOLTAGE DROP OPTION, then go to SAVE; then again,
leave with ESC: the test set recognizes the option.
There is no need for calibration: the option is available.
6.4 CALIBRATION
6.4.1 Introduction
If you have decided to perform the test set calibration, please

refer to ISA: we will send you the special version 91.EPG, that
allows to perform the calibration. Once performed, you have to
download the latest revision available on our WEB site.
Power-on pressing the START key: you can enter the Calibration
mode.
CBA 1000 does not need to be calibrated, as metering circuits

employ high stability components.
It is suggested to check the unit every 2 years, by comparing

CBA 1000 measurements to external meters. Tests should be
performed with an accurate multi-meter, that should guarantee

a maximum DC measurement error of 0.1%, both for voltage and
current, and some high current sample shunts, for the micro-
Ohmmeter test. The adoption of lower-class instruments may
cause false interventions, that introduce errors into the test set.
At the end of the test, if deviations are not acceptable it is

possible to enter the calibration mode, and correct for deviations.
6.4.2 Calibration procedure
The calibration of the test set requires the external generators

here below listed; so, it is not advisable to perform it, unless in a
very urgent situation. The external generator can be a DRTS.6 or
DRTS64 relay test set; parameters to be sourced are the
followings.
DC currents: 2.5, 10, 20 A;

DC voltages: 6 mV, 60 mV, 600 mV, 6 V ;
DC voltages : 5 V, 50 V, 500 V ;
DC currents : 10 A and 60 A.
The calibration is performed using a special firmware, which gives

access to the following features. You should GET IN TOUCH WITH
YOUR SELLER and ask for it.
This firmware does not touch test results, but it deletes test
settings and the hardware configuration. Before proceeding, you
should save the test settings for further download, and take note
of the hardware configuration.
The first window is the following.
Once Measures calibration has been selected, the following

window is opened.
You can select the channel to be calibrated.
- If it is a coil current measurement, the following window is

opened.
It is possible to calibrate both the offset and the measure. For

the offset, put a jumper on the coil driver, then select the offset
channel: the following window is displayed.
If you check Fine, the offset is automatically adjusted; press Set

to save the new correction.
For the amplitude, you need an external, stable current source,

such as that generated by a relay test set. Press Measure and
then apply the full range current: the window displays the current
measurement; you can adjust the reading by the knob, until it
matches the applied current.
NOTE: in the 20 A range the calibration is performed at 10 A, in

order to avoid over-heating the measurement shunt. Press Set to
acquire the calibration.
- If the 5 V input is to be calibrated, the following window is

displayed.
The offset calibration is executed as above, short-circuiting the

input. For the amplitude, you need an external, stable voltage
source, such as that generated by a relay test set. Press Measure
and then apply voltages, as displayed; then, set the
measurement.
- If the 500 V input is to be calibrated, the following window is

displayed.
The offset calibration is executed as above, short-circuiting the

input. For the amplitude, you need an external, stable voltage
source, such as that generated by a relay test set. Press Measure
and then apply voltages, as displayed; then, set the
measurement.
- If the micro-Ohmmeter is to be calibrated, the following window

is displayed.
For the calibration, it is necessary to use a DRTS.6 as a stable

current source, capable of generating up to 60 A (4 outputs in
parallel). On DRTS.6, program a frequency equal to 0.
First of all, disconnect the capacitor of 1F and to connect the
board input to outputs I3,4,5,6 of DRTS6. The picture shows how
to execute the connection.
Give maximum attention to the polarity of the outputs:

I3//I4//I5//I6 must be connected to the positive of the
micro-Ohmmeter, while the neutral on the negative. The
current must always be positive, otherwise the CBA 1000
is seriously damaged.
The cables that exit the CBA 1000 are the ones originally used to
connect the capacitor, that are then joined to DRTS.6 outputs via
some nuts isolated with some tape so as to avoid short-circuits.
The micro-Ohmmeter output must be short-circuited as in

the picture.
There are three ranges for this section:
20 A 100 A 250 A
The calibration of the ranges must be performed with caution, in

order to avoid board damages.
For all ranges proceed as follows:

- Offset adjustment. Select the 20 A range, press measure,

and then Set: the offset is nulled. Repeat on other ranges.
- Measurement adjustment. Press the START button, then
generate with DRTS6 a total current of 10 A (or 2.5 A for
each phase). Read the measurement on CBA 1000; stop the
generation. Now, compute the error ratio as E = 10 A / CBA
measurement.
- Access the fine field by pressing the knob; then key in the
value of E by the keypad.
- Press again the knob to save the fine parameter.
- Start again the DRTS.6 current generation, and verify that
the measurement is correct; else, refine with the knob.
- Repeat with other ranges.
At this point it is necessary to check, the fine value with a

greater current on ranges 100 A and 250 A.
The generation must last the minimum possible time for a

reading (some few seconds maximum), then it is important to
stop and let the circuit cool down, typically at least 30 s. The
procedure is the following.
Select the 100 A range, press START on CBA 1000;
On DRTS.6, program 15 A on the four outputs; the total is 60
A;
Read the value measured by CBA 1000;
Adjust the reading with the knob;
Stop the current generation;
Repeat the procedure on the 250 A range, after a pause of at
least 30 s;
At the end, SAVE the values.
- If the 5 V output is to be calibrated, the following window is

displayed.
You need a voltage meter: connect it to sockets (18), then modify

the reading so that it matches with your meter.
At the end of the session, the following window is displayed.: all

parameters are saved in the non-volatile FLASH EPROM.
AP PE N DI X 1 : SP A RE P A RT S LI ST
The following is the suggested list of spare parts for a duration of

five years and for up to five test sets. The reference is made to
the list of components.
1) N. 10 Fuses in the supply socket (1), rated T2A, code

XFU22109.
2) N. 10 Fuses of the 5 V DC voltage (20), rated F100mA, code
XFU12024.
3) N. 1 Encoder with switch, for MENU control knob (5), code
XCM10160.
4) N. 1 Printed circuit board INTE (62), code PWA11429.
5) N. 1 CB coils driver board (63), code YWA11428.
6) N. 1 Battery (80), code XCV20263.
7) N. 1 Auxiliary supply voltages module (81), code YWA11435.
8) If the option is present: N. 1 Micro-Ohmmeter board (65),
code PWA11432.
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DATE:28/08/2013 DOC.MIE12166 REV.2.

REVISIONS SUMMARY VISA

2 43 - 49 1/07/2006 Added the micro- Lodi

Copyright 2012 ISA S.R.L. Italy All rights reserved.

3.5.6.4 Current clamp ..................................................................................... 53

6.4.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 106

Dear CBA 1000 user,

This is why I decided to split the CBA 1000 manual in three:

This manual is the introduction to the test set; it includes also a

Have a good work with CBA 1000!

The circuit breaker analyser and micro-Ohmmeter model CBA

When used as a circuit breaker analyser, it allows the off-line

When used as a micro-Ohmmeter, it allows measuring the contact

The instrument offers the following features:

. Static resistance measurement; test current 200 A, 100 A or

All circuits have been designed to ensure safe operation in the

The instrument is housed in a transportable aluminium box, that

Purpose of this manual is to inform you about all performances of

FIRMWARE VERSION 2.21

Revision 2.21 includes the following main additional features:

NOTE: WINDOWS is a trademark of MICROSOFT inc.

2.1 THE FRONT PANEL AND THE KEY COMPONENTS

1) Supply socket and main supply fuse, rated T5A, incorporated

8) Serial interface connector.

30) BATTERY LED: IT TURNS ON DURING BATTERY

The test set is controlled by two push-buttons: SELECT (25), with

its LEDs (26) showing the current selection , and

The keyboard operates in two ways:

2.3 MAIN CB CONTACTS

The first operation is to connect CBA 1000 to main CB contacts.

For the test of the pre-insertion resistor there is no further

With the optional connection cables, these inputs are connected

2.4 COIL DRIVERS

Next operation is to connect CBA 1000 coil driver outputs to the

There are four groups, marked: C (Close coil); O1 (Open coil, or

With the optional connection cables, these outputs are connected

2.5 AUXILIARY CB CONTACTS

Next operation is to connect logic CBA 1000 inputs to the

There are four inputs in all, divided in two ISOLATED groups of

With optional connection cables, these inputs are connected to

2.6 TRAVEL TRANSDUCER OR ANALOG INPUT

The travel transducer is a potentiometer; the cursor position

The test of the contact resistance is performed connecting the

2.8 BSG OPTION

The technology to measure the operating time of the circuit

And here comes our solution:

Three BSG Remote Heads, types 1 or 2. They are connected

CBA 1000 can be operated in connection to a supply, or with the

If you press the ON switch, the internal battery supplies CBA

When powered by the battery, the battery operating time is 4

. During the microOhmmeter test, the current generator capacitor

Power-on CBA 1000: the introduction window is displayed, and a

If something is wrong, the operator is alerted by a message. At

At power-on, the following control lights turn on (default

It is possible to adjust the screen, going to the Menu, and then

If the battery is low, the display shows the following message.

After few seconds, the display turns blank, and it is impossible to

2.10 CONNECTION TO THE PC

The choice is performed on the software. If USB is used. The LED

Further operations are described in the test set users manual.

After power-on, the following window is displayed: it informs

FIRMWARE VERSION 2.19

After diagnostics, the following control window is displayed.

Selections to the right are short-cuts that allow to enter the