STS 5000

Multifunction substation maintenance & commissioning

test system for current, voltage and power transformers.

Capacitance / Tan Delta diagnostic system

with the optional module TD 5000.

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STS 5000
Multifunction substation maintenance & commissioning test system for
current, voltage and power transformers.
Capacitance/TanDelta diagnostic system with the optional module TD 5000.

• Fully automatic • Large graphic display

• Primary injection testing capabilities:

• Advanced Test & Data Management
up to 800 A or up to 3000 A, with the Software for test set control, results
optional module BUX 3000 storage and analysis

• Variable output frequency: 15 - 500 Hz

• USB interface and Ethernet interface
for PC connection
• Power dissipation factor test with the
optional module TD 5000 ( voltage up to
12 kV)
• Compact and lightweight

• Patent pending technology for

• 2000 V AC high-pot test capacitance and Tan Delta measurement
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A P P L I C A T I O N The following optional modules enhance the STS 5000 features.

• The high voltage (HV) generator TD 5000 performs the
measurement of the tan Delta, capacitance and power factor of
The following table lists the tests that can be performed on CTs,
any device, at the frequency of the mains or in a wide frequency
VTs, PTs and ground grid. range.
• The Circuit Switch option STCS performs the automatic mea-
surement of PT’s transformer ratios, of the winding resistances
N. TEST TEST DESCRIPTION and of the short-circuit inductances, testing also the operation
1 CT Ratio, Voltage mode of the Load or no-Load Tap Changer.
2 CT Ratio, polarity and burden with high AC • The extremely high current BUX 3000 option performs high
current current tests, with currents up to 3000 A.
3 CT Burden; secondary side • The oil tester STOIL tests the dielectric oil of a power
4 CT Excitation curve transformer.
5 CT Winding or burden resistance
6 CT Voltage withstand SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
7 CT Remote polarity check The STS family includes 3 models: STS 5000, STS 4000 and
STS 3000. STS 4000 is not equipped with: AC and DC high cur-
8 CT Rogowski coil transformers
rent outputs. STS 3000 is not equipped with: AC and DC high
9 CT Low power transformers current outputs, AC and DC high and low voltage outputs. All
10 CT Tan Delta measurements models can be connected to the Tan Delta module TD 5000 and
11 VT Ratio; polarity to the very high current module BUX 3000.
12 VT Burden, secondary side
13 VT Ratio, electronic transformers STS 5000 includes a six-outputs generator: high AC cur-
rent; low AC current; high DC current; low DC current; high AC
14 VT Voltage withstand
voltage; low AC voltage.
15 VT Remote polarity check In the local control mode, the selected output is adjustable and
16 VT Tan Delta measurements metered on the large, graphic LCD display. With the control knob
17 PT Ratio per TAP and the LCD display, it is possible to enter the MENU mode, that
18 PT Static and dynamic resistance of Tap allows to set many functions, that make STS 5000 a very po-
Changer contacts werful testing device, with manual and automatic testing capa-
19 PT No-load current bilities, and with the possibility to transfer test results to a PC
20 PT Short-circuit impedance via USB, ETHERNET or Pen Drive. In the PC control mode, the
TDMS software allows performing the same tests as in the local
21 PT Tan Delta measurements
mode, with the same control windows. It allows also to down-
22 CB High DC current micro-Ohmmeter test load, display and analyse test results obtained in local mode.
23 CB Tan Delta measurements TDMS operates with all Windows® versions.
24 CB, RELAY Current threshold and timing
25 R Ground resistance and resistivity The ease of operation has been the first goal of STS 5000.
26 R Step and touch voltages This is why the LCD display is so large and the dialogue in
MENU mode is made easy. STS 5000 includes three measure-
27 L Measurement of line impedance and of
the related parameters ment inputs:
. DC voltage (10 V DC).
28 OTHERS Sequencer
. AC voltage:
.. High range (300 V AC)
Tests are performed in accordance with the following IEC .. Low range (3 V AC)
standards: EN 60044-1; EN 60044-2; EN 60044-5; EN 60044-7; . Current (10 A AC or DC).
EN 60044-8; EN 60076-1, and also in accordance with ANSI/IEEE All these inputs are independent among them and allow the
C57.13.1. measurement of CT or VT outputs or of another source.
In addition, a digital input (up to 300 V) is available: it can mea-
sure the timing of a wet or dry contact. The instrument is hou-
sed in a transportable aluminium box, which is provided with
removable cover and handles for ease of transportation. A tran-
sport trolley can also be supplied upon request.

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STS 5000 - FRONT PANEL

Display Keyboard

Safety Key Digital Current DC voltage

input input input

Function keys

Active
output
AC voltage
input

V/I Output

Power ON/OFF Multifunction Start/Stop Emergency

control knob push-button

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STS 5000 - SIDE PANELS

High-current High-voltage
output output

External booster
output

External
devices input

Remote start Interfaces

Safety warnings

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TEST PLAN EDITOR

TEST PLAN EDITOR is an innovative and advanced softwa- Test plans can be saved or recalled, like test results. Up to 64
re module allowing the operator to define and plan a se- settings can be stored and recalled. Settings are permanently
quence of tests. The operator defines the desired sequence of stored in the memory and new settings can be written to the
tests and sets the parameters of each test. TEST PLAN EDITOR same address after confirmation. During the test, test results
creates a sequence of tests to be performed automatically. This can be stored in the memory. At the end of test, settings and
feature is available for the test of current, voltage and power test results can be transmitted to a PC provided with TDMS. The
transformers. It is also possibile to create a test sequence software allows saving, exporting and analysing test results.
for primary and secondary injection.

EXAMPLES OF TEST PLAN EDITOR FOR CT TESTS

Nominal values window: from these nominal data, Tests header window: test reference data.
the program computes the nominal saturation knee.

Tolerances window allows setting the tolerances for Test selection window: it allows selecting the test
each of the available tests. to be performed.

At the end of the programming, starting the first test will duration, in order to avoid over-heating the components.
execute the complete sequence. During the test, test results The same feature is available when controlling the test set via
are stored in the memory. The test set minimizes the test PC and TDMS.

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TEST OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER

• CT RATIO AND POLARITY VOLTAGE METHOD
The ratio measurement is performed applying high-voltage AC to the CT
secondary and measuring the CT primary voltage.
Input parameters are: the nominal primary and secondary current, from
which the program computes the nominal ratio, the voltage range, the
nominal test voltage and the test frequency. The display shows:
• The voltage output, the secondary voltage and the current during the test;
• Actual ratio and ratio error;
• Phase shift and polarity.

TEST OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER

• CT RATIO, POLARITY AND BURDEN CURRENT METHOD
The ratio measurement is performed applying high current to the CT
primary and measuring the CT secondary current. The burden can be
by-passed or left in series for the measurement. In this instance, the
voltage drop is measured. The secondary current can be measured by a
clamp. Input parameters are: the nominal primary and secondary current,
from which the program computes the nominal ratio and the nominal test
current. The display shows:
• The actual primary current; • The corresponding secondary current;
• The value of the secondary current with the nominal primary current;
• Actual ratio and ratio error; • Phase shift and polarity.
When the burden is tested, the following parameters are displayed:
• The voltage drop across the burden; • For the burden: VA rating at the
nominal current, angle and power factor.

TEST OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER

• CT BURDEN SECONDARY SIDE
The burden measurement is performed applying low AC current to the CT
burden and measuring the voltage drop.
Input parameters are: the nominal secondary current and the nominal
test current. The display shows:
• The actual current output;
• The voltage drop across the burden;
• For the burden: VA rating at the nominal current, angle and power
factor.

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TEST OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER

• CT EXCITATION CURVE
The excitation curve is tested connecting the high AC voltage to the
CT secondary, ramping the voltage and measuring at the meantime the
output current and voltage. Input parameters are taken from the CT nomi-
nal value window. Other inputs are: maximum test voltage, maximum
current and test frequency. The test set controls the output voltage and
current during the test and stops as the knee is recognized. The display
shows:
• The characteristic curve;
• The actual voltage knee and the error with respect to the nominal;
• The actual current error at knee.

TEST OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER

• WINDING RESISTANCE
The resistance (not impedance) is measured connecting the low DC
current source to the winding or burden, and measuring the test current
and the voltage drop. Input parameters are: the nominal resistance, the
connected output, the test current and the resistance limits. It is also
possible to compensate the test temperature. The test set controls the
output current and voltage during the test, and stops as the test current
is reached. The display shows:
• The test current; • The voltage drop;
• The measured resistance and the compensated resistance;
• The test duration and the current deviation when the measurement
was achieved.

TEST OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER

• VOLTAGE WITHSTAND
The test is performed connecting the high AC voltage source between the
CT secondary cabling and the ground.
Input parameters are: maximum test current (with automatic switch-off),
test time, output range, test voltage, test frequency.
The display shows:
• During the HV ramping, the test voltage and current;
• As the test is completed, the maximum current, the total elapsed time
and the isolation impedance.

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TEST OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER

• REMOTE POLARITY CHECK
The test is performed generating a special AC current on the
primary side, and measuring the secondary current drop, with the
optional PLCK polarity checker.
Input parameters are: the test current, the time interval and the test result
(OK or NO). The display shows the test current and records the test result
of the different points.

TEST OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER

• ROGOWSKI COIL
The test is performed connecting the high AC current source to the
primary side, and connecting the CT secondary side to the low-voltage
measurement. Input parameters are: the nominal primary current and
the nominal secondary voltage, from which the program computes the
nominal ratio, the current range, the test current and the test frequency.
The display shows:
• The range current and the test current;
• The actual test current, the secondary voltage and the value of the
primary current with the nominal secondary voltage;
• Actual ratio and ratio error;
• Phase shift and polarity.

TEST OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER

• LOW POWER
The test is performed connecting the high AC current source to the
primary side, and connecting the CT secondary side to the low-voltage
measurement. Input parameters are: the nominal primary current and
the nominal secondary voltage, from which the program computes the
nominal ratio, the current range, the test current and the test frequency.
The display shows:
• The range current and the test current;
• The actual test current, the secondary voltage and the value of the
primary current with the nominal secondary voltage;
• Actual ratio and ratio error;
• Phase shift and polarity.

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TEST OF CURRENT TRANSFORMER

• POWER FACTOR, CAPACITANCE AND TAN DELTA
with the TD 5000 optional module
The test is performed using the TD 5000 optional module,
and then connecting the high AC voltage source to test target.
Input parameters are: Winding, test voltage and fre-
quency, test mode, and the nominal capacitance, PF, DF.
The display shows the following data:
• Test voltage, current and frequency;
• Capacitance, Tan Delta and power factor;
• Power data: active, reactive and apparent;
• Impedance: module, argument and components.

TEST OF VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER

• VT RATIO AND POLARITY
The ratio measurement is performed applying high voltage to the VT
primary, and measuring the VT secondary voltage. Input parameters
are: the nominal primary and secondary voltage, from which the
program computes the nominal ratio, type of connection (Y or Delta),
the HV range, the nominal test voltage and frequency and the selected
voltage meter. The display shows:
• The actual test voltage; • The secondary voltage;
• The value of the secondary voltage with the nominal primary voltage;
• Actual ratio and ratio error;
• Phase shift and polarity.

TEST OF VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER

• VT BURDEN
The burden measurement is performed applying low AC voltage to the VT
burden, and measuring the corresponding current.
Input parameters are: the nominal secondary voltage, the voltage
range, the test voltage and frequency.
The display shows:
• The actual voltage output;
• The output current;
• For the burden: VA rating at the nominal voltage, angle and power
factor.

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TEST OF VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER

• RATIO OF ELECTRONIC TRANSFORMER
The ratio measurement is performed applying high voltage to the VT
primary, and measuring the low-level VT secondary voltage. Input para-
meters are: the nominal primary and secondary voltage, from which the
program computes the nominal ratio, type of connection (Y or Delta), the
HV range, the nominal test voltage and frequency. The display shows:
• The actual test voltage;
• The secondary voltage;
• The value of the secondary voltage with the nominal primary voltage;
• Actual ratio and ratio error;
• Phase shift and polarity.

TEST OF VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER

• VOLTAGE WITHSTAND
The test is performed connecting the high AC voltage between the VT secon-
dary cabling and the ground.
Input parameters are: maximum test current (with automatic switch-off), test
time, output range, test voltage and test frequency.
The display shows:
• During the HV ramping, the test voltage and current;
• As the test is completed, the maximum current, the total elapsed time and
the isolation impedance.

TEST OF VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER

• REMOTE POLARITY CHECK
The test is performed connecting the high AC voltage source to the
primary side, and measuring the secondary voltage, with the
optional PLCK polarity sensor.
Input parameters are: the test current, the time interval and the test result
(OK or NO). The display shows the test current and records the test result
of the different points.

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TEST OF VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER

• POWER FACTOR, CAPACITANCE AND TAN DELTA
with the TD 5000 optional module
The test is performed using the TD 5000 optional module, and then
connecting the high AC voltage source to the test target.
Input parameters are: Winding, test voltage and frequency, test mode and
the nominal capacitance, PF, DF.
The display shows the following data:
• Test voltage, current and frequency;
• Capacitance, Tan Delta and power factor;
• Power data: active, reactive and apparent;
• Impedance: module, argument and components.

TEST OF POWER TRANSFORMER

• RATIO PER TAP
The ratio measurement is performed applying high voltage to the VT pri-
mary, and measuring the VT secondary voltage for each tap. If the STCS
option is available, connection is performed via the option, and the test
is completely automatic. Input parameters are: the nominal primary and
secondary voltage, from which the program computes the nominal ratio,
type of connection (Y or Delta), the type of Tap changer, the HV range,
the nominal test voltage and frequency and the selected voltage meter.
The display shows:
• The test current and angle; • The test voltage, primary and secondary;
• Actual ratio and ratio error; • Phase shift and polarity.

TEST OF POWER TRANSFORMER

• STATIC AND DYNAMIC WINDING RESISTANCE AND TAP CHANGER
TEST
The test is performed applying low DC current to the VT primary plus
Tap Changer and measuring the voltage drop. The tester measures the
resistance peak during the switch and the resistance after the selec-
tion. If the STCS option is available, the connection is performed via the
option and the test is completely automatic. Input parameters are: the
tap number, the type of Tap changer, the current range, the test current,
the nominal resistance and the resistance limits. It is also possible to
compensate the test temperature. The test set controls the output current
during the test and issues the Tap Change command. The display shows:
• The test current; • The tap number; • For the static resistance: the test
voltage and resistance, also compensated; • For the dynamic resistance:
the measured value or the maximum resistance during the selection.

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TEST OF POWER TRANSFORMER

• NO-LOAD CURRENT
The test is performed using the TD 5000 optional module, and then
connecting the high AC voltage source to the test target.
Input parameters are: the tap number, the type of Tap changer, the test
voltage and the frequency. The test set applies the high voltage and
measures the output current during the test.
The display shows:
• The test voltage;
• The current and the phase shift;
• The power losses;
• The reactance.

TEST OF POWER TRANSFORMER

• SHORT-CIRCUIT IMPEDANCE
The test is performed applying low AC current to the winding under test,
while other windings are short-circuited and measuring the associated
voltage and phase shift. If the STCS option is available, the connection
is performed via the option and the test is completely automatic. Input
parameters are: the test current and frequency, the type of winding and
the phase under test. It is also possible to compensate the test tempera-
ture. The test set measures the output voltage and computes the related
parameters. The display shows:
• Phase shift; the power loss; the R, X, Z and inductance of the
transformer;
• The same parameters, but expressed in Per Unit.

TEST OF POWER TRANSFORMER

• POWER FACTOR, CAPACITANCE AND TAN DELTA
with the TD 5000 optional module
The test is performed using the TD 5000 optional module, and then
connecting the high AC voltage source to test target.
Input parameters are: Winding, test voltage and frequency, test mode and
the nominal capacitance, PF, DF.
The display shows the following data:
• Test voltage, current and frequency;
• Capacitance, Tan Delta and power factor;
• Power data: active, reactive and apparent;
• Impedance: module, argument and components.

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CB AND RELAY TESTS

• CB; PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RELAY TESTS
The selection allows ramping or injecting the test parameter and
measuring the relay threshold and trip delay of a MV CB or of a relay. It is
also possible to measure external voltages and currents. With the option
BUX 3000 it is possible to perform high current tests, up to 3000 A.
Input parameters are: current range, output current, output voltage and
frequency. It is possible to enable the time measurement on the digital
input or on the fall of the applied current (MV CB tests) and to set the type
of digital input (wet or dry). The display shows the following data:
• Test current or test voltage; • Trip delay; • External voltage and current
measurements.

CIRCUIT BREAKER TESTING

• CONTACT RESISTANCE DC
The contact resistance test is performed using the high DC current
output. The test set measures the contact resistance down to the µOhm
range. With the same selection it is also possible to measure higher
resistances. Input parameters are: current output range, test current and
resistance limits. The display shows:
• DC current;
• DC voltage;
• Resistance.

CIRCUIT BREAKER TESTING

• POWER FACTOR, CAPACITANCE AND TAN DELTA
with the TD 5000 optional module
The test is performed using the TD 5000 optional module and then
connecting the high AC voltage source to test target.
Input parameters are: Winding, test voltage and frequency, test mode and
the nominal capacitance, PF, DF.
The display shows the following data:
• Test voltage, current and frequency;
• Capacitance, Tan Delta and power factor;
• Power data: active, reactive and apparent;
• Impedance: module, argument and components.

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OTHER FUNCTIONS
• SEQUENCER
The selection allows programming any series of ramp or step generation
of any of the available outputs.
Input parameters are: type of test (shot or ramp), selected output, output
value or rate of change, cycle duration, frequency and trigger enable.
The display shows the following data:
• Test parameters for each cycle;
• Corresponding test results.

• TDMS SOFTWARE
The software allows:
• setting-up test plans;
• executing test;
• saving test results;
using the same window of the local control. It allows also saving set-up
and results created locally. TDMS is also a powerful report editor that
allows to create professional test reports that can be exported in Access
format.

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STS 5000 SPECIFICATION

High AC Voltage output **
MAIN GENERATOR The high AC voltage output is isolated by a HV switch
The main generator has six outputs: High AC current, High DC inside the test set. This switch is closed only when the operator
current, Low AC current, Low DC current, High AC voltage, Low selects a high-voltage test, after the enable key is turned ON
AC voltage. Output adjustment is automatically performed once and after the START button is pressed.
the test has been set. The following specification applies to the Three voltage ranges are available.
separate use of these outputs.
MAX CURRENT OUTPUT MAX FREQUENCY
High AC current output - supply 230 V AC * ** / VOLTAGE OUTPUT POWER TEST Hz
OUTPUT A VA DURATION
V s
CURRENT MAX MAX TEST FREQUENCY
OUTPUT POWER DURATION Hz
A AC VA s 2000 1.25 2500 60 15 to 500
2000 1 2000 130 15 to 500
800 4800 25 15 to 500 2000 0.5 1000 > 2 hours 15 to 500
600 3780 200 15 to 500
400 2560 500 15 to 500 1000 2.5 2500 60 15 to 500
300 1940 15 min 15 to 500 1000 2 2000 130 15 to 500
200 1300 > 2 hours 15 to 500 1000 1 1000 > 2 hours 15 to 500

NOTE: the output amplitude may decrease for frequency below 50 Hz 500 5 2500 60 15 to 500
and above 60 Hz. 500 4 2000 130 15 to 500
500 2 1000 > 2 hours 15 to 500
.Connection: two high-current safety sockets, with safety
protection.
. Accuracy: ± 0.1 % of the reading ± 0.1% of the range. NOTE: the output amplitude may decrease for frequency below 50 Hz.

. Output connection: two HV safety sockets.

High DC current output * /**
. Accuracy: ± 0.05% of the reading ± 0.05% of the range.
CURRENT MAX MAX TEST
OUTPUT POWER DURATION The test set measures the current generated by the HV output.
A DC W s
400 2600 140 CURRENT ACCURACY
300 1950 3 min RANGE A
200 1300 > 2 hours 5 ±0.2% reading ±0.05% range
100 630 >> 2 hours 0.5 ±0.05% reading ±0.05% range
0.05 ±0.1% reading ±0.01% range

. Connection: two high-current sockets, with safety protection. Notes:

. Accuracy: ± 0.2% of the reading ± 0.05% of the range. . Tolerances are typical values.
. Output power is reduced with the supply of 110 V.
Low AC current output **
. Maximum output current: 6 A or 3 A AC. Low AC Voltage output **
. Maximum output voltage: 70 V AC or 140 V AC. . Voltage range: 140 or 70 V AC.
. Maximum output power: 360 VA. . Output power: 420 VA.
. Connection: two safety 4 mm banana sockets. . Frequency range: 15 - 500 Hz.
. Frequency range: 15 - 500 Hz. . Connection: two safety 4 mm banana sockets.

Low DC current output ** Output frequency

. Maximum output current: 6 A DC. . AC output frequency range: 15 to 500 Hz.
. Maximum output voltage: 65 V DC. . Frequency resolution: 10 mHz; accuracy 10 ppM.
. Maximum output power: 360 W.
. Connection: two safety 4 mm banana sockets. * Not available on the STS 4000 model.
* *Not available on the STS 3000 model.
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EXTERNAL INPUT MEASUREMENTS MEASUREMENT RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY

Current and Voltage PHASE 0 - 360 O.O1° ±0.1°
It is possible to meter the current and the voltage of an external
generator. Three metering groups are available:
• AC or DC current, up to 10 A.
• AC voltage, with two connections: OTHER MEASUREMENTS:
o High range, up to 300 V AC. Starting from the internal and external measurements, the
o Low range, up to 3 V AC. test set computes the following parameters:
• DC voltage, up to 10 V DC. RATIO CT, PT
The selected input is shown in the front panel by an LED. POLARITY CT, PT
BURDEN CT, VT
Resolution and accuracy SATURATION KNEE CT
RESISTANCE CB
INPUT RANGE ACCURACY
± % reading
± % range
For the CT, VT and PT ratio measurement, the following applies.
AC CURRENT 1 A; 10 A ±0.05 ±0.05 • Range: 0 to 9999;
DC CURRENT 1 A; 10 A ± 0.03 ±0.08 • Resolution: 1;
HIGH AC VOLTAGE 300 mV; 3 V; ±0.15 ±0.05 • Accuracy: ±0.15% of the reading ± 0.15% of the range.
30 V; 300 V ±0.05 ±0.05 For the resistance test, the following applies:
LOW AC VOLTAGE 30 mV ±0.1 ±0.25
300 mV ±0.08 ±0.08 SOURCE RANGE ACCURACY
3V ±0.03 ±0.08
DC VOLTAGE 10 mV; 100 mV ±0.05 ±0.15
1 V; 10 V ±0.03 ±0.08 HIGH DC CURRENT 10 µOhm to 0.7%
400 A 10 mOhm 0.5%
LOW DC CURRENT 100 mOhm to 0.3%
6A 10 Ohm 0.2%
Timer
DC V METER 100 Ohm to 0.6%
The test set allows testing protection relays. In this mode of
20 kOhm 0.5%
operation, the test current or voltage can be ramped or stepped.
As the output changes, a timer is started; the timer stops as the
Digital In input senses that the relay has tripped or the output
in cut (MV CB tests). DISPLAY
Characteristics of the Digital In input:
The large graphic display has the following characteristics:
• The input may be selected as Normal Open, Normal Closed.
• Type of input: either dry or under voltage. Maximum input: • Pixels: 640 x 480, coloured.
300 V AC or DC. • LCD type: TFT.
• Voltage thresholds: 5 V, 24 V, 48 V or > 80 V. • View area: 132 x 99 mm.
• Timer resolution: 1 ms. • Backlight.
• Timer accuracy, digital input: ± 0.001% of the measurement
± 0.1 ms, for input lasting more than 1 ms.
• Maximum measured time: 9,999 s.
LOCAL TEST CONTROL
Local test control: by the START / STOP pushbutton. After test
selection, pressing it, the output is generated, according to the
Phase angle type of test. During ON, if a manual control test is selected, the
The test set measures the phase angle between the two AC operator adjusts the output at the desired value.
selected parameters which are used during the test. Test saving:
• Automatic save.
• After operator confirmation.

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OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Communication interfaces
• Slave USB and ETHERNET for the PC connection.
• USB port for the USB key.
Interfaces to external modules:
• Commands to TD 5000 and STCS.
• Alarms to a flashing light.
• Remote start input.

Mains supply
100-230 V ± 15%; 50-60 Hz.
Maximum supply current: 16 A.
Dimensions: 450 (W) x 400 (H) x 230 (D) mm.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Weight: 29 kg.
BUX 3000 - VERY HIGH CURRENT BOOSTER
The very high current booster option allows performing high-
STANDARD ACCESSORIES current primary tests, with currents up to 3000 A.
STANDARD (OPTIONAL) CONNECTION CABLES The option is made of a module, which incorporates:
NOTE: standard cables can also be ordered separately. • A power transformer, which generates a low-voltage, high-
. One mains supply cable, 2 m long. current output.
. One grounding cable, 6 m long. • A metering CT, which measures the output current, and sends
. One interface cable for the USB port. the metering to STS 5000.
. One ETHERNET interface cable.
. One USB pen drive.
. Two high-current connection cables, 70 sq. mm, 6 m long (9
m long optionally), for tests up to 800 A.
. Two high-voltage connection cables, 6 m long (10 m long
optionally), 5 kV, with earth screen.
. Six connection cables (three red and three black,) 2.5 sq.
mm, 6 m long (10 m long optionally), for the connection of: DC
current output, low AC voltage output and digital input.
. Four clamps to connect low voltage or low current or measu-
rements, two red and two black, with a short cable terminating
with a banana socket.
. Two “Kelvin” clamps, with two sockets each, to connect
generator and measurement. Option features:
. One cable for the 3 V measurement connection, shielded, 6 m
long (10 m long optionally). TEST CURRENT OUTPUT POWER TEST DURATION
. One cable for the 10 V measurement connection, shielded, 2.5 A VA s
sq. mm, 6 m long (10 m long optionally). 1000 900 INFINITE
. Four crocodiles for measurements connections (two red and 2000 2400 300
two black). 3000 4800 60
. One short cable, red, for the current measurement.
. One connection cables transport case. • Weight: 16 kg.
• Dimensions: external diameter 190 mm; height 120 mm.
TRANSPORT CASE BUX 3000 is supplied with the high current cable, made of 4
The transit case allows delivering STS 5000 with no concern cables, 95 sq. mm, 1.2 m long, with high current clamps and 2
about shocks up to a fall of 1 m. This case is supplied with connection cables: one with the power supply, 20 m long; the
handles and wheels. other one, 20 m long, with the output current measurement. In
addition, the option is provided with 2 metering cables for the
connection of the CT secondary.

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STCS CIRCUIT SWITCH MODULE EARTH RESISTANCE AND RESISTIVITY TEST KIT
When it is necessary to perform one of the following tests: The option is the kit of connection cables and auxiliary spikes
• Winding resistance. that allows executing these tests. The kit is made of the fol-
• Short-circuit inductance. lowing devices.
• PT ratios. A) Current generation.
- One cable for the connection of STS 5000 to the auxiliary spi-
ke, 100 m long, 2.5 sq. mm cross section, wound on a wheel.
- Three cables for the following connections: of STS 5000 to the
above wheel, of the two earth spikes between them, and of the
measurement input to the measurement wheel; 4 m long, 2.5
sq. mm cross section.
- Two cables for the connections of STS 5000 to the local earth
system, both for generation and measurement, 10 m long, 2.5
sq. mm cross section.
- Two auxiliary earth spikes, screw shaped, for the dispersion
of the current into the soil. Length: 0.95 m; screwed section 0.6
m. Material: zinc-plated iron.
- Handle to screw the spike into the ground.
- One current clamp to connect STS 5000 to the local earth
system.
B) Voltage measurement
- One cable for the connection of STS 5000 to one voltage spi-
The external module STCS allows performing them automati- ke, 50 m long, 2.5 sq. mm cross section, wound on a wheel.
cally. The connection to the phases of the transformer under - Two auxiliary earth spikes, to measure the voltage drop; ma-
test (and to STS 5000) is performed just once; then all tests are terial: zinc-plated iron; length: 0.5 m.
performed without interruptions. During the test, when taps are - One measurement clamp to connect STS 5000 to the local
to be tested, the device issues the corresponding command to earth system.
the tap changer (or load changer); so, also tap ratio measure-
ments are automated. STCS is powered and controlled by STS
5000. During tests, the suitable high or low STS 5000 voltage SU 3000 SAFETY DEVICE FOR THE LINE IMPEDANCE
outputs (AC or DC) are connected to STCS. The corresponding MEASUREMENT
measurements are connected to STS 5000 voltage measure- The purpose of the SU 3000 optional device is to protect the opera-
ment inputs. tor against possible high-voltage spikes. SU 3000 incorporates:
The option comes complete with the following connection ca- • A voltage suppressor, rated 1000 V AC and 15 kVA;
bles (they can also be ordered separately): • An ON/OFF switch, rated 375 A steady, 2000 A peak, 1500
. Ten coaxial cables marked with different colours, for the con- V AC.
nection to the PT primary or secondary side of the current or Weight: 20 kg.
voltage output and of the measurement input, and of the Tap Dimensions: 55 x 45 x 25 cm.
Changer commands. Cables are 15 m long, mounted on whe-
els.
. Two cables, 2 m long (one red and one black) for the connec- STOIL CELL FOR THE HV TEST OF THE DIELECTRIC OIL
tion to the HV output. The option allows testing that the oil characteristics of isolation
. Six cables, 2 m long (three red and three black) for the con- are met, and that there is no contamination.
nection to: DC current generator, 300 V AC meter and 10 V DC The option is made of a suitable glass container with electro-
meter. des; the electrodes are connected to the option TD 5000 for the
. One connection cable to the EXT. DEVICES connector of STS test execution. The test result, displayed by STS 5000, is the oil
5000. tan Delta. Cell characteristics are the followings.
. Six adapters, from banana to terminator. • Maximum test voltage: 2 kV.
. Eight “Kelvin” clamps, for the connection of the generator and • Cell volume: about 0.4 l.
of the meter to the PT primary or secondary. • Capacitance of the empty cell: about 50 pF.
. One grounding cable, 6 m long. The option comes complete with two HV connection cables, 2
. Two connection cables transport cases: one for the wheels, m long.
the other for the other cables.

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 STS 5000

CAP-CAL CALIBRATOR MODULE FOLDABLE TROLLEY

Purpose of the calibrator is to check the correctness of TD The trolley eases the transport of STS 5000, especially when
5000 measurement. The calibrator includes an extremely high the optional TD 5000 has to be used too. The trolley is designed
accuracy high voltage capacitor, which comes with a certificate to host both instruments and also the high-voltage cable for
issued by ISA lab. TD 5000.

PLCK POLARITY CHECKER MODULE

Checking the correct connection of CT’s and VT’s to protection
relays is a problem because relays can be hundreds of me-
ters away from the transformer. PLCK easilys solves the issue.
When this test is started, STS 5000 generates a special, not
sinusoidal waveform, which is injected into the connection ca-
bles. The polarity check is easily performed by connecting it at
the relay site. PLCK hast wo lights: green and red. The green
light turns on when the polarity is correct; the red light turns on
when the polarity is wrong.

REMOTE SAFETY SWITCH

If it is desired to start the test remotely from the test set, the
optional switch allows to do it, up to the distance of 20 m, which
is the length of the cable provided.

DIGITAL THERMO HYGROMETER STSA - SURGE ARRESTER

A number of tests performed by STS, such as coil resistance, This option applies to all STS models. The option limits voltage
Tan Delta are influenced by temperature and humidity. The op- surges generated at the DC Voltage input measurement if,
tion allows measuring these parameters and to input them into during the winding resistance test, the circuit is erroneously
the test settings. opened. It includes a surge arrester plus two fuses.
Meter characteristics:
. Temperature range:- 10°C to 60°C. RCTD - COMPENSATING REACTOR
. Temperature measurement accuracy: ± 0.4°C. This module is available for TD 5000 and allows increasing the
. Humidity measurement range: 5 % to 95% RH. test current and getting the maximum test voltage with high
. Accuracy of humidity measurement: ± 2.5% RH, over the capacitive burdens.
whole range.
. Dimensions:141 x 71 x 27 mm.
. Weight: 150 g.

CURRENT CLAMP
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
The test set conforms to the EEC directives regarding
The current clamp allows to avoid the opening of the secondary
current circuit when performing the primary test of CT burden. Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low-Voltage instruments.
The clamp ratio is 1000//1; maximum primary current 100 A A) Electromagnetic Compatibility: Directive no. 2004/108/
and maximum cable diameter 12 mm. EC. Applicable Standard : EN61326-1:2006
B) Low Voltage Directive: Directive n. 2006/95/EC.
WARNING STROBE LIGHT Applicable standards:
The warning strobe light alerts when the test is completed, or
. CEI EN 61010-1:2001. In particular:
when there are alarms. The light is self-powered, and turns on
(flashes) upon the test set command. A siren is also included. . Input/output protection: IP 2X - IEC69529; IP 4X for HV
output.
TRANSPORT CASES . Operating temperature: -10° to 55 °C; storage: -20 °C to 70 °C.
Transport cases for STS 5000, TD 5000 and BUX 3000 are avai- . Relative humidity: 5-95% without condensing.
lable; all of them allow transporting the device with non con-
cern about shocks or falls up to 1 m. The case is complete with
handles and wheels.

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COMPARISON TABLE OF THE STS FAMILY TESTS

NO. TEST OF TEST DESCRIPTION STS 5000 STS 4000 STS 3000
1 CT Ratio, Voltage mode NOT AVAILABLE
2 CT Ratio, polarity and burden with high AC WITH BUX 3000 WITH BUX 3000
current
3 CT Burden; secondary side NOT AVAILABLE
4 CT Excitation curve NOT AVAILABLE
5 CT Winding or burden resistance NOT AVAILABLE
6 CT Voltage withstand NOT AVAILABLE
7 CT Remote polarity check NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE
8 CT Rogowski coil transformers WITH BUX 3000 WITH BUX 3000
9 CT Low power transformers WITH BUX 3000 WITH BUX 3000
10 CT Tan(δ) measurements WITH TD 5000 WITH TD 5000 WITH TD 5000
11 VT Ratio; polarity NOT AVAILABLE
12 VT Burden, secondary side NOT AVAILABLE
13 VT Ratio, electronic transformers NOT AVAILABLE
14 VT Voltage withstand NOT AVAILABLE
15 VT Remote polarity check NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE
16 VT Tan(δ) measurements WITH TD 5000 WITH TD 5000 WITH TD 5000
17 PT Ratio per TAP NOT AVAILABLE
18 PT Static and dynamic resistance of Tap NOT AVAILABLE
Changer contacts
19 PT Excitation current WITH TD 5000 WITH TD 5000 WITH TD 5000
20 PT Short circuit impedance NOT AVAILABLE
21 PT Tan(δ) measurements WITH TD 5000 WITH TD 5000 WITH TD 5000
22 CB High DC current micro-Ohmmeter test NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE
23 CB Tan(δ) measurements WITH TD 5000 WITH TD 5000 WITH TD 5000
24 VT CB RELAY Current threshold and timing WITH BUX 3000
25 R Ground resistance and resistivity NOT AVAILABLE
26 R Step and touch voltages NOT AVAILABLE
27 L Measurement of line impedance and of NOT AVAILABLE
the related parameters
28 OTHER Sequencer WITH BUX 3000

For USA, only STS 3000 test set with optional module TD 5000 and/or BUX 3000 is available.
STS family products are not available for the German market.

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TD 5000
Capacitance and Tan Delta diagnostic system for high-voltage apparatus

General characteristics
• Optional module for STS 5000, STS
4000 and STS 3000 test sets The high-voltage generator TD 5000 performs the measu-
rement of the Tan Delta, of the dissipation factor and of the
• Tan Delta, capacitance, dissipation factor capacitance of a transformer or of a bushing, at the frequency
of the mains or in a wide frequency range. The measurement
measurements and for exciting current test
is performed by the module, which is equipped with a patent
pending technology.
• Output voltage up to 12 kV
The measurement circuitry incorporates a reference high volta-
• Variable output frequency: 15 - 500 Hz ge capacitor, rated 200 pF, with a tan delta better than 0.005%,
plus a reference resistor bridge, with accuracy better than
• Test & Data Management Software 0.01%, and thermal drift less than 1 ppM/°C. The patented
circuitry and the variable frequency output make test results
immune from external noise.
• Compact and lightweight
Available test selections:
• Patent pending technology • Ungrounded: UST-A; UST-B; UST A+B;
• Grounded: GST; GSTg-A; GSTg-B; GSTg-A+B.

TD 5000 is powered and controlled by STS 5000, STS 4000

or STS 3000. Type of generator: HV generator with electronic
A P P L I C A T I O N control.

The following table lists the tests that can be performed on

power transformers and high-voltage apparatus:
• tan Delta (or dissipation factor DF): from 0 to more than 100%.
• Capacitance: from 1 pF to 3 µF.
• Power factor : from 0 to 100%.
• Excitation current test: 5 A AC.
TD 5000 C APACITANCE AND T AN D ELTA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR HIGH - VOLTAGE APPARATUS

Generator characteristics TD 5000 Dimensions: 440 (W) x 345 (H) x 210 (D) mm.
Weight: 25 kg.
MAX VOLTAGE CURRENT MAX OUTPUT FREQUENCY
OUTPUT OUTPUT DURATION Hz
V A T Max
12000 300 mA 120 s 15 to 500
12000 125 mA > 1 hour 15 to 500

Output measurements

OUTPUT RESOLUTION TYPICAL ACCURACY

± % (rdg) ± % (rg)

12000 V AC 1V ± 0,2% ± 0,5 V

5 A AC 1 mA ± 0,2% ± 1 mA
8 mA AC 0.1µA ± 0,2% ± 0,1 µA

Connections: by two HV connectors, a ground socket and two

measurement sockets

Test measurements
• Capacitance:
. Measurement range 1, from 1 pF to 100 nF. Resolution: 6

digits. Accuracy: ± 0.03% of the value ± 0.1 pF.

. Measurement range 2, from 10 nF to 3 µF. Resolution: 6 digits;
STS 5000 and TD 5000
accuracy: ± 0.1% of the value ± 10 pF.

• Tan Delta or dissipation factor DF: STANDARD ACCESSORIES

. Measurement range 1: from 0 to 10% (capacitive). Resolution: TESTING CABLES
5 digits; accuracy: 0.05% of the value ± 0.005 %. The option comes complete with the following connection
. Measurement range 2: from 0 to 100%. Resolution: 5 digits; cables:
accuracy: 0.3% of the value ± 0.01 %. • 1 yellow-green connection cable, 6 m long, for the ground
. Measurement range 3: over 100%. Resolution: 5 digits; accu- connections, terminated with terminator on one side, and with a
racy: 0.5% of the value ± 0.03 %. clamp on the other side.
• 2 yellow-green connection cables, 1 m long, for the ground
• Power factor PF (or cos(φ)):
connections, terminated with terminators.
. Measurement range 1: from 0 to 10% (capacitive). Resolution:

5 digits; accuracy: 0.05% of the value ± 0.005 %. • 1 yellow-green connection cable, 2 m long, for the ground
. Measurement range 2: from 0 to 100%. Resolution: 5 digits; connections, terminated with terminators.
accuracy: 0.3% of the value ± 0.02 %. • 1 power cable to the BOOSTERS connector of STS, 1 m long.
• 1 power cable to the BOOSTERS connector of STS, 2 m long.
• Power: • 1 High voltage connection cable, 20 m long, 25 kV, with earth
. Measurement ranges: 10 kW, 100 kW, 1 MW. Resolution: 0.1
screen, for the connection to the device under test, terminated
mW; accuracy, typical: 0.5% of the value ± 1 mW; guaranteed:
1% of the value ± 2 mW. on the device side with an isolated banana plug, and on the TD
5000 side with two plugs: one for the HV and the other one for
• Inductance: the ground. The cable is mounted on a wheel.
. Measurement range 1: from 100 H to 1 MH. Resolution: 1 H; • 1 clamp, 25 mm opening, with a connector which mates with
accuracy, typical: 0.5% of the value ± 0.5 H; guaranteed: 1% of the HV cable.
the value ± 1 H;
• 1 bigger clamp, 40 mm opening, with a connector which
. Measurement range 2: from 1 H to 10 kH. Resolution: 0.1 mH;

accuracy, typical: 0.5% of the value ± 0.5 mH; guaranteed: 1% mates with the HV cable.
of the value ± 1 mH.
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 TD 5000

• 2 shielded connection cables, 20 m long, for the connection ORDERING INFORMATION

to the metering points. Terminated on the TD 5000 side with
the metering connector, and on the device side with a banana CODE MODULE
plug. Cables are mounted on wheels.
10175 STS 5000 - with TDMS software, standard
• 2 clamps, 25 mm opening, terminated with banana sockets,
test cable kit and transport case
which allow connecting to the metering point. 20175 STS 4000 - with TDMS software, standard
• 2 Kelvin type clamps, 40 mm opening, with banana plugs, test cable kit and transport case
which allow connecting to the metering point. 30175 STS 3000 - with TDMS software, standard
• 1 signals connection cable to the EXT. DEVICES connector of test cable kit and transport case
STS, 1 m long. 11175 TD 5000 module for the high-voltage test of
Tan Delta for transformers and bushings,
• 1 signals connection cable to the EXT. DEVICES connector of
supplied with test cables, transport case and
STS, 2 m long. trolley
• 1 connection cables transport case. 50175 BUX 3000 - External Advanced Booster up to
3000 A supplied with transport case
FOLDABLE TROLLEY 12175 STCS Circuit switch module
The trolley eases the transport of TD 5000 and is designed to 19102 Earth Resistance and Soil Resistivity Kit
host both instruments and also the high-voltage cable. 26102 SU 3000 Safety grounding unit for line
impedance measurement
13175 STOIL Cell for the eletric test of insulating oil
TRANSPORT CASE of the transformer
The transit case allows delivering TD 5000 with no concern 40175 CAP-CAL Calibration module
about shocks up to a fall of 1 m. 41175 PLCK - Polarity checker
42175 Remote safety switch
43175 Warning strobe light
44175 Digital thermo hygrometer
46175 STSA - Surge arrester for voltage input
47175 RCTD - Compensating reactor for TD 5000
16102 Current Clamp 1/1000 Max 100A
15175 Cable test kit with case for STS 5000
14175 Cable test kit for TD 5000
16175 Optional long cable test kit for STS 5000
17175 Heavy duty plastic transport case for STS 5000
18175 Trolley for STS family test sets and TD
5000
19175 Heavy duty plastic transport case for TD 5000
51175 Heavy duty plastic transport case for
BUX 3000
22175 Cable test kit for STCS

For USA, only STS 3000 test set with optional module TD 5000 and/or BUX 3000 is available.
STS family products are not available for the German market.
EN - STS 5000 & TD 5000

ISA Srl
Via Prati Bassi, 22
21020 Taino VA - Italy
Tel +39 0331 956081
Fax +39 0331 957091 The document is subject to change without notice.
03/2014

Always refer to our technical specification for more detailed

Web site: www.isatest.com information and as formal contract document.
E-Mail: isa@isatest.com
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