BAUR Viola VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set
The BAUR Viola VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set is a very low frequency, high voltage tester designed for cable and cable sheath testing on electrical equipment (including generators, transformers and switchgear) and medium-voltage cables up to 35kV. Additionally, it can perform insulation tests and is capable of measuring partial discharge when used with BAUR’s PD-TaD 60 PD Diagnostics System (NOT included).
The BAUR Viola VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set has a maximum test voltage of 42.5 kVrms/ 60kVpeak and can provide DC, VLF rectangular wave and truesinus® voltage shapes. Very low frequency testing means the BAUR Viola VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set is able to locate faults in plastic- and paper-insulted, mass-impregnated cables quickly, easily and without affecting the quality of the surrounding material. The BAUR Viola VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set can perform cable, cable sheath and voltage withstand tests in accordance with the following standards:
- Cable tests: DIN VDE 0276- 620/621 (CENELEC HD 620/621), IEEE 400-2012, IEEE 400.2-2013, IEC 60060-3
- Cable sheath tests: IEC 60502/ IEC 60229
- Voltage withstand tests: IEEE 433
Truesinus® technology provides a load-independent, reproducible, sinusoidal high voltage enabling the BAUR Viola VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set to perform reliable voltage tests and precise dissipation factor and partial discharge measurements. This ensures that results are repeatable and comparable.
0.1Hz truesinus® combined with dissipation diagnosis provides differentiated information pertaining to the ageing of paper-insulated, mass-impregnated cables and PE/XLPE cables. The BAUR Viola VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set can be used to ascertain whether PE/XLPE cables are new, slightly or severely ‘water-tree’ damaged.
Data gathered by the BAUR Viola VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set can be transferred to a PC via a USB interface; the included Diagnostics Reporter PC Software can be used to manage downloaded measurements.
Finally, the BAUR Viola VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set includes an automatic discharge unit.
The BAUR Viola VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set is a portable, powerful and precise testing and diagnosis tool optimised for checking the condition of electrical equipment and medium-voltage cables up to 35kV.
BAUR Viola VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set Key Features
- A very low frequency, high-voltage tester designed for cable and cable sheath testing
- Test electrical equipment (generators, transformers and switchgear) and medium-voltage cables up to 35kV
- Perform insulation tests
- Use with the BAUR PD-TaD 60 PD (NOT included) to measure partial discharge
- Maximum test voltage: 42.5kVrms/ 60kVpeak
- Voltage shapes: DC, VLF rectangular wave and truesinus®
- Locate faults in plastic- and paper-insulated, mass-impregnated cables quickly and easily
- Test cables without affecting the quality of the surrounding material
- Cable tests comply with DIN VDE 0276- 620/621 (CENELEC HD 620/621), IEEE 400-2012, IEEE 400.2-2013, IEC 60060-3
- Cable sheath tests comply with IEC 60502/ IEC 60229
- Voltage withstand tests comply with IEEE 433
- Truesinus® technology provides a load-independent, reproducible, sinusoidal high voltage
- Truesinus® technology facilitates reliable voltage tests and precise dissipation factor and partial discharge measurements
- Truesinus® technology ensures results are repeatable and reliable
- 0.1Hz truesinus® combined with dissipation diagnosis provides differentiated information pertaining to the ageing of cables
- Indicates whether PE/XLPE cables are new, slightly or severely ‘water-tree’ damaged
- Transfer data via a USB interface
- Manage data using Diagnostics Reporter PC Software
- Automatic discharge unit
- A portable, powerful and precise testing and diagnosis tool
What’s Included?
- BAUR Viola VLF Cable Diagnostics Tester
- HV Connection Cable, 10m (fix mounted)
- GDR 60-204 Discharge and Earth Rod
- Earth Cable, 25m², 3m
- Mains Supply Cord, 2.5m
- Diagnostic Reporter and Video Tutorial on USB Drive
- User Manual
- Pocket Guide
Available Methods and Combinations of Methods
The BAUR Viola VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set has a sister product, the BAUR Viola TD VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set. The table below details the measurement/ test capabilities of these instruments when used independently and/or in conjunction with the BAUR PD-TaD 60 Diagnostics System.
| Method | Significance and Benefits | BAUR equipment |
| VLF testing | Easy voltage test (Verdict: Pass / Fail) | viola |
| tan δ measurement | Evaluation of the dielectric condition of the insulation, indication of PD | viola TD |
| PD test | Diagnostics of local weak points and their location | viola & PD-TaD 60 |
| Simultaneous tan δ and PD measurement | Combination of statements of a tan δ measurement and PD measurement | viola TD & PD-TaD 60 |
| Shorter test duration with simultaneous tan δ and PD measurement | ||
| Better detection of hidden faults (e.g. moist joints) through conditioning of weak points and simultaneous monitoring of tan δ values and PD activities |
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| MWT with tan δ | Evaluation of the dielectric condition of the insulation, indication of PD | viola TD & PD-TaD 60 |
| Intelligent withstand voltage test | ||
| Shorter test duration for cables in good condition | ||
| VLF cable testing with parallel PD test | Localisation of faults in the cable insulation | viola & PD-TaD 60 |
| Intelligent withstand voltage test | ||
| Full MWT (VLF cable testing with parallel dissipation factor and partial discharge testing) |
Evaluation of the dielectric condition of the insulation, indication of PD | viola TD & PD-TaD 60 |
| Localisation of faults in the cable insulation | ||
| Intelligent withstand voltage test with shorter test duration for cables in good condition | ||
| Shorter test duration with simultaneous tan δ and PD measurement | ||
| Better detection of hidden faults (e.g. moist joints) through conditioning of weak points and simultaneous monitoring of tan δ values and PD activities |
BAUR Viola VLF Cable Diagnostics Test Set Technical Specifications
| Output Voltage | |
| Frequency range | 0.01 – 0.1 Hz |
| VLF truesinus® | 1 – 42.5 kVrms (60kVpeak) |
| VLF square wave voltage | 1 – 60 kV |
| DC voltage | ±1 – 60 kV |
| Resolution | 0.1 kV |
| Accuracy | 1 % |
| Load range (VLF testing) | 1 nF – 10 µF |
| Output Current | |
| Measurement range | 0 – 70 mA |
| Resolution | 1 µA |
| Accuracy | 1% |
| Max. capacitive load | 1 μF at 0.1 Hz, 42.5 kVrms / 60 kVpeak (≈ 4 km)* |
| 3 μF at 0.03 Hz, 42.5 kVrms / 60 kVpeak (≈ 12 km)* |
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| 8 μF at 0.01 Hz, 40 kVrms / 57 kVpeak (≈ 41 km)* |
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| * max. cable length at a cable capacity of 0.24 µF/km |
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| Diagnostic Reporter | Used to process and evaluate test and measurement logs |
| Based on MS Excel: From version MS Excel 2007 | |
| General | |
| Input voltage | 100 – 260 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | Max. 1 400 VA |
| Reverse voltage protection | 13 kV |
| Degree of protection | IP 24 |
| Data interface | USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) excl. cable compartment | |
| HV part | 505 x 503 x 405 mm |
| Operating unit | 505 x 433 x 405 mm |
| Total (two-part) | 505 x 854 x 405 mm |
| Weight | |
| HV part | 57 kg |
| Operating unit | 19 kg |
| Ambient temperature (operational) | -10°C to +50°C |
| Storage temperature | -20°C to +60°C |
| Safety and EMC | CE-compliant in accordance with Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), EMC Directive (2004/108/EC), EN 60068-2-ff Environmental testing |
| User interface available in 13 languages | Czech, Chinese (CN), Chinese (TW), Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish |
| SKU | VIOLA |
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| Manufacturer Part Code | VIOLA |
