Our competence can give you only the best:

• Three-phase current and voltage source in range 0.001A…120A (300VA) and 20V…600V (150VA) per channel
  
• Accuracy class 0.02% or 0.04% with internal – built in reference meter!
• Fully automatic Test Procedures and Test Reports
• Simultaneously testing up to 4 electricity meters with different constants
• Compact module design, size and light weight
  
• AC single phase power supply operation only (<2000VA)
• Isolation transformers ICT for meter with “closed link” (IP link)
• Professional service and support (it doesn’t matter if you have a complex or trivial issue)
• Low price in comparison to the best performance

Read the Data sheet and the rest of the website to know all functions of the TB41 – Four Position Meter Test Bench for smart meters. You will find there information about:

Wide range and high accuracy of outputs:

• 3-phase voltages: 20.000-600.00V
  
• 3-phase currents: 1.000mA-120.000A
  
• phase shift and angles between voltages: 0.00-360.00 degrees
• frequency range: 40-70Hz
• impulse output: up to 210kHz

Wide range and high accuracy of inputs:

• impulse inputs: up to 210kHz for energy meters testing

Advanced functions:

• generation up to 40th harmonics
• generation of special test signals and waveforms acc. to the IEC 62052-11 and EN 50470-1,2,3

Other advantages:

• powering from: line 85-265V/47…63Hz AC
• light weight: 140kg (308lbs) / 188kg (414lb) with EC10.3
• database for meters and test procedures
• tables and graphics for presentation of result
• continous monitoring of the test
• customers database for automatic measurement report generation
• possibility to upgrade the existing Calmet TB41 Test Bench by adding an external reference meter in case higher – accuracy application requirement
• operator interface available in several languages
• up to 32GB SD memory card for data
• measurement reports
• system configuration can be updated at any time
• manufacturer warranty
• Calibration Certificate

APPLICATION

The Calmet TB41 Four Position Meter Test Bench iis used for calibration and simultaneously testing up to four single and three phase electromechanical and electronic active and reactive electricity meters with accuracy referenced to an internal reference meter. The Calmet TB41 economic Test Bench employs modern precision power source with the internal reference (without need to use any additional external reference energy meter). By this conception may be achieved customer orientated solution chracterised by extremaly compact size, light weight, high metrological properites at reasonable price

SOFTWARE

TB PC-Soft

The Calmet TB PC-Soft is a powerful software to expand capabilities of TB41 device of remotely connecting to device via USB, Bluetooth or Ethernet and enable use of a full array of testing and analysis. Software is dedicated for PC computers with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 and tablets with Windows 8.1/10.

The TB PC-Soft is used to remote control and monitor of the device and allows to:
• creating a database for meters and test procedures,
• verification of power network wiring with measure of power network parameters by displaying of: three phase voltage and current vector, neutral voltage and current vector, direction of vector rotation,
• testing of electricity meters directly on site,
• testing of LV and MV current CT and potential PT transformers simultaneously in three phases directly on site,
• measuring of power quality parameters,
• store, export to MS Excel, copy to system clipboard and print the result of measurements and tests.

RESOURCES

TB41 Data sheet

TB41 – Four Position Meter Test Bench for smart meters, technical specification, equipment.

EQUIPMENT

TE30 set’s:

TE30 set

Set contains:

• TE30 Three-Phase Working Standard and PQ Analyzer with Basic function,
• Power supply cord,
• Fuse (2 units),
• SD memory card (8GB),
• Operation manual,
• Warranty card,
• Calmet Calibration Certificate.

TE30 option set 01

Most popular set of TE30 and typical accessories. All ready to use on site just after opening waterproof case.

Set contains:
TE30 set + CF106 + EA34 + EA20 + CT100AC + ET30.

TE30 option set 02

Set of TE30, Printer and typical accessories. All ready to use on site just after opening waterproof case.

Set contains:
TE30 set + CF106 + DR200D + EA34 + EA20 + CT100AC + ET30.

Optional accessories:

REC function – Recording of power network parameters

Extending the TE30 functionality with recording of power network parameters. The recorded parameters can be chosen individually or automatically acc. to EN 50160 standard.

CF106 – Universal scanning head

Universal miniature scanning head for detecting (counting) impulses from inductive, LED and LCD energy meters. Additionally it enables counting of manually triggered impulses (Start/Stop push button function). Sometimes (when access is difficult) it is the only way to count pulses from inductive, LED and LCD meters.

It can be easy mounted to meter by holder (CF106H option) or by self adhesive Velcro and it can also work “by hand” without mounting to meter.

DR200D – Printer

Miniature thermal printer with Bluetooth and accumulator.

EA34 – Set of safety measurement cables

10pcs of cables for voltage and current.

EA20 – Additional accessories for safety cables up to 20A

Additional accessories (handlers and terminals) for safety cables. It makes possible comfortable connecting to conductor rails of checked site

CT10AC – Electronic compensated clamps 12A

Miniature, electronic compensated clamp for measuring current up to 12A (1 set).

CT100AC – Electronic compensated clamps 120A

Miniature, electronic compensated clamps for measuring current up to 120A (1 set).

CT1000AC – Electronic compensated clamps 1200A

Electronic compensated clamps for measuring current up to 1200A (1 set).

FCT3000AC.B – Flexible electronic compensated clamps 3000A

Flexible clamp for measuring current in ranges 30/300/3000A in hard to reach places, (1 set).

ALW2000AC.1 – primary current sensors 2000A

2000A (at 40kV) primary current sensors for LV and MV nets, recognized and used by many reputable manufacturers

VLW40kVC.1 – primary voltage sensors 40kV

40kV primary voltage sensors for MV nets.

CC11 – Single phase AC current source

Single phase AC current source class 0.2 with signal frequency equal to 50/60Hz and with phase shift 0° or 180° relative to the supply voltage. The CC11 enables to generate current in range up to 5A at the supply voltage 85..264V.

EL10 – Phantom load

The EL10 is single phase AC current source and is used to force the current flow up to 5A through current coils of meters without necessity to disconnect tested meter

ET31 – Transportation case

IP67 case is watertight, waterproof, sand-proof, dustproof and able to withstand harsh environments and shocks. Able to protect some of TE30 Test System accessories (ext. dim. 410x210x330mm).

ET32 – Transportation case

IP67 case is watertight, waterproof, sand-proof, dustproof and able to withstand harsh environments and shocks. Able to protect some of TE30 Test System accessories (ext. dim. 410x210x330mm).

AD100EXT – Powering extension

Extension for powering TE30 from measurement network.

AD300 – Sockets adapter

Adapter used to lead signals from 7 pin socket, used in TE30, to standard banana socket 4mm and screw terminal.

Rechargeable battery

NiMH AA R6 1.2V 2700mAh (5pcs).

Optional software:

TE30 PC-Soft

Software to expands capabilities of TE30 device of remotely connecting to device via USB, Bluetooth or Ethernet and enables to facilitate the full array of testing and analysis.
Software is dedicated for PC computers with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 and tablets with Windows 8.1/10.

FAQ

1. Is it possible to use TB41 for testing meter with permanent shunt between voltage and current “closed IP link”?

Yes, because the Calmet TB41 Test Bench comprises four isolation transformers ICT for testing meters with permanent shint between voltage and current “closed IP link”.

2. Is it possible to use TB41 energy meters with different impulse constants?

Yes, the TB41 test station, enables simultaneously testing up to 4 single and three phase electromechanical and electronic active and reactive electricity meters with different constants.

TE30 is our newest universal 4-in-1 device combining functions of:

• Three-Phase Power Network Analyzer (Basic function)
• Energy Meter Tester (Basic function)
• Instrument Transformer Tester (Basic function)
• Power Quality Analyzer (REC function)

TE30 Working Standard is a continuation of Calport 100 (Three-Phase Power Network Analyzer – our bestseller since 1999) and NSQ400 (high performance Power Quality Analyzer).

In one case, TE30 can offer all you need and more:

• High accuracy: three-phase working standard class 0.05%
• Wide input ranges: 0.05-600V and 0.001-12A (up to 40kV and 3000A with clamps)
• Quick measurements, analysis and reports of ALL power quality parameters
• Automatic tests of energy meters and PT (VT), CT transformers
• Easy to carry, strong and waterproof (IP67) transportation case for TE30 with accessories, ready to use on site just after opening the cover
• Professional service and support (it doesn’t matter if you have a complex or trivial issue)
• Low price in comparison to the best performance

Read the Data sheet and the rest of the website to know all functions of the TE30 Working Standard. You will find there information about:

Measurement function:

• electrical parameters displaying in table, vector, oscilloscope, bar and trend chart format
• energy meter testing of meter error, register and maximum power with all type of pulse outputs (disc mark, LED, LCD, S0)
• three-phase CT and PT (VT) transformers testing of ratio, phase shift and burden with easy wiring resistance calculation
• measuring up to 63rd harmonics and interharmonics
• calculating all type of active, reactive and apparent energy: P, P+, P-, Q, Q+, Q-, S, PH1, PH1+, PH1-, QH1, QH1+, QH1-
• recording and power quality analysis according to IEC 61000-4-30: dips, swells, interruptions, signal voltages, voltage unbalance, flicker

Other advantages:

• independent electronic compensated clamps allow calibration, service, later purchase without factory return of the device and interchange of clamps between different TE30 Working Standard
• powering from: line 50-450V AC/DC or battery up to 2 hour lifetime
• light weight: 2kg (4.4lbs) with batteries
• large 7″ 800×480 LCD colour display with touch screen easy to use with gloves
• screen capture and screen printing function
• USB, Ethernet and Bluetooth interface for printer, PC computer, tablet or Internet communication
• up to 32GB SD memory card for data
• measurement reports and printscreens printing on site by the wireless printer
• context help with circuit diagrams
• impulse input and output up to 200kHz with automatic constants calculating in imp/kWh, imp/Wh, Wh/imp and Hz in all type of powers
• system configuration can be update at any time
• optionally external GPS modem synchronization
• producer warranty
• Calibration Certificate

APPLICATION

TE30 Portable Three-Phase Working Standard uses large 7 inch LCD display with touch panel for setting and presenting measurements. TE30 is able to save measurement data on SD card, save a BMP screen capture and print measurement report directly to Bluetooth printer. Analyzer can be also connected by USB, Bluetooth or LAN with PC computer or Tablet and setting by TE30 PC-Soft.

TE30 is an universal device and can be used as a:

Three-Phase Power Network Analyzer

TE30 Analyzer is used to measure and refresh all power network parameters in real time. Data can be displayed in four different ways: table, vectors diagram, oscilloscope diagram and harmonics in bar and table format.

Table Display function is used for indicating all relevant parameters of three phase power network. The actual value of parameter helps to analyse circuit condition like: voltage missing, current missing, current reversal, asymmetry, etc.

Vectors Display function is used for verification of power network wiring and meter connection. Three orientation of vectors can be chosen.
Additionally the voltage unbalance (voltage asymmetry), phase sequence, neutral voltage and neutral current is calculated.

Oscilloscope Display function is used for displaying the waveform of voltage and current change in time. Six parameters and 1, 2 or 4 periods can be displayed at the same time (picture presents an example waveform of 1-phase Switching Power Supply input voltage and current).

Harmonic Measurement function is used for measuring amplitude and phase of harmonic in voltage, current, active power and reactive power up to 63rd harmonic. The measured harmonic can be displayed in tabular and bar format. Total harmonic distortion THD, total distortion factor TDF, crest factor CF, total interharmonic distortion TID will be displayed as additional information about a form of analysed voltage and current.

Energy Meter Tester

TE30 Tester offers automatic and easy to use function for energy meter testing. TE30 can be used to test error, test register and Pmax test directly on site with used load. All functions can measure energy for active, reactive and apparent power P, P+, P-, Q, Q+, Q-, S and energy for the first harmonic of active and reactive power PH1, PH1+, PH1-, QH1, QH1+, QH1-.

Meter error calculating (partial errors, average error, standard deviation) directly in [%] with:
– method of settings time of measurements or number of impulses,
– automatic identification meter constant,
– automatic determining measurement time or number of pulses.

Register testing for calculating of register error directly in percentage. Three registers can be verified at the same time and any combination of measured power can be chosen.

Maximum power measuring for testing of maximum power (demand) meters.

Measurement data can be visualized in form of trend chart or table and are easy to save, read in the future and print.

Instrument Transformer Tester

TE30 Tester can be used for automatic testing instrument transformers like LV and MV current CT and potential PT (VT) directly on site.

Burden Test function is used for calculating of current transformer CT and potential transformer PT burden directly in percentage (Percent Nominal Load) simultaneously in three phases.

Calculating of phase shift of load is enabled.

For easiest measurements, data from calculation of wiring and fuse resistance can be included into burden error.

CT Ratio Test function is used for calculating of current transformer CT ratio and phase shift error directly in percentage simultaneously in three phases.

PT Ratio Test function is used for calculating of potential transformer PT ratio and phase shift error directly in percentage simultaneously in three phases.

Power Quality Analyzer IEC 61000-4-30 (REC function)

For easy real time measurements of power quality a standard function Power Network Analyzer can be useful.
Additionally special function Trend Chart Display can easy visualize of measurement result in real time mode.

Trend Chart Display function is used for displaying the changes in time of all relevant parameters of three phase power network.

Analyser can store all parameters averaged in 1-100 seconds step time.

User can display simultaneously up to 3 trend charts of any stored parameters.

For advanced and long term analyse of power quality TE30 offers a Recording function.

Recording function is used for registration of all network parameters and additionally for measure dips, swells, interruptions, interharmonics, signal voltages and flicker.

Data with time stamp are stored in the SD card (up to 32GB) for archive and further analyse in TE30 PC-Soft program. It is able to check for EN 50160 compatibility or for individual users requirements.

SOFTWARE

TE30 PC-Soft

The TE30 PC-Soft is a powerful software to expand capabilities of TE30 device of remotely connecting to device via USB, Bluetooth or Ethernet and enable use of a full array of testing and analysis. Software is dedicated for PC computers with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 and tablets with Windows 8.1/10.

The TE30 PC-Soft is used to remote control and monitor of the device and allows to:
• measuring and recording of all three phase power network parameters with digital, graph and oscilloscope display,
• verification of power network wiring with measure and recording of power network parameters by displaying of: three phase voltage and current vector, neutral voltage and current vector, direction of vector rotation,
• testing of electricity meters directly on site,
• testing of LV and MV current CT and potential PT transformers simultaneously in three phases directly on site,
• measuring of power quality parameters according to IEC 61000-4-30,
• store, export to MS Excel, copy to system clipboard and print the result of measurements and tests.

RESOURCES

TE30 Data sheet

TE30 Three-Phase Working Standard and PQ Analyzer data sheet, technical specification, equipment.

 Presentation / overview

PDF presentation of TE30 Three-Phase Working Standard and PQ Analyzer features.

TE30 Application Note

Application Note showing Testing 3-Phase 4-Wire Energy Meter by means of TE30 Analyzer with clamps and Testing the error of Energy Meter, connected by Current Transformer (CT).

 

EQUIPMENT

TE30 set’s:

TE30 set

Set contains:

• TE30 Three-Phase Working Standard and PQ Analyzer with Basic function,
• Power supply cord,
• Fuse (2 units),
• SD memory card (8GB),
• Operation manual,
• Warranty card,
• Calmet Calibration Certificate.

TE30 option set 01

Most popular set of TE30 and typical accessories. All ready to use on site just after opening waterproof case.

Set contains:
TE30 set + CF106 + EA34 + EA20 + CT100AC + ET30.

TE30 option set 02

Set of TE30, Printer and typical accessories. All ready to use on site just after opening waterproof case.

Set contains:
TE30 set + CF106 + DR200D + EA34 + EA20 + CT100AC + ET30.

Optional accessories:

REC function – Recording of power network parameters

Extending the TE30 functionality with recording of power network parameters. The recorded parameters can be chosen individually or automatically acc. to EN 50160 standard.

CF106 – Universal scanning head

Universal miniature scanning head for detecting (counting) impulses from inductive, LED and LCD energy meters. Additionally it enables counting of manually triggered impulses (Start/Stop push button function). Sometimes (when access is difficult) it is the only way to count pulses from inductive, LED and LCD meters.

It can be easy mounted to meter by holder (CF106H option) or by self adhesive Velcro and it can also work “by hand” without mounting to meter.

DR200D – Printer

Miniature thermal printer with Bluetooth and accumulator.

EA34 – Set of safety measurement cables

10pcs of cables for voltage and current.

EA20 – Additional accessories for safety cables up to 20A

Additional accessories (handlers and terminals) for safety cables. It makes possible comfortable connecting to conductor rails of checked site

CT10AC – Electronic compensated clamps 12A

Miniature, electronic compensated clamp for measuring current up to 12A (1 set).

CT100AC – Electronic compensated clamps 120A

Miniature, electronic compensated clamps for measuring current up to 120A (1 set).

CT1000AC – Electronic compensated clamps 1200A

Electronic compensated clamps for measuring current up to 1200A (1 set).

FCT3000AC.B – Flexible electronic compensated clamps 3000A

Flexible clamp for measuring current in ranges 30/300/3000A in hard to reach places, (1 set).

ALW2000AC.1 – primary current sensors 2000A

2000A (at 40kV) primary current sensors for LV and MV nets, recognized and used by many reputable manufacturers

VLW40kVC.1 – primary voltage sensors 40kV

40kV primary voltage sensors for MV nets.

CC11 – Single phase AC current source

Single phase AC current source class 0.2 with signal frequency equal to 50/60Hz and with phase shift 0° or 180° relative to the supply voltage. The CC11 enables to generate current in range up to 5A at the supply voltage 85..264V.

EL10 – Phantom load

The EL10 is single phase AC current source and is used to force the current flow up to 5A through current coils of meters without necessity to disconnect tested meter

ET31 – Transportation case

IP67 case is watertight, waterproof, sand-proof, dustproof and able to withstand harsh environments and shocks. Able to protect some of TE30 Test System accessories (ext. dim. 410x210x330mm).

ET32 – Transportation case

IP67 case is watertight, waterproof, sand-proof, dustproof and able to withstand harsh environments and shocks. Able to protect some of TE30 Test System accessories (ext. dim. 410x210x330mm).

AD100EXT – Powering extension

Extension for powering TE30 from measurement network.

AD300 – Sockets adapter

Adapter used to lead signals from 7 pin socket, used in TE30, to standard banana socket 4mm and screw terminal.

Rechargeable battery

NiMH AA R6 1.2V 2700mAh (5pcs).

Optional software:

TE30 PC-Soft

Software to expands capabilities of TE30 device of remotely connecting to device via USB, Bluetooth or Ethernet and enables to facilitate the full array of testing and analysis.
Software is dedicated for PC computers with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 and tablets with Windows 8.1/10.

FAQ

1. What will be the 1mA current measurement accuracy of direct current inputs?

The accuracy of the TE30 (class 0.05%) is defined as 0.05% of measurement value in range 10mA…12A and 0.05% of lower range (10mA) for values below 10mA.

It gives: 0.05%*10mA=0.005mA. For 1mA the relative error is: (0.005mA/1mA)*100%=0.5%. So the 1mA is measured with 0.5% of accuracy for TE30 class 0.05%.

2. I often test energy meters on very distorted power network. It is possible to find the source of the distortions?

Yes, it is easy by the unique function of power (P,Q) harmonic measurements.
The sign at the bars of power in spectrum diagram shows source of the distortion.
For the active power harmonics (P): if plus (+) then distortion goes from network to load; if minus (-) then distortion goes from load to network.

See the pictures below. Oscilloscope shows that U and I are highly distorted but only harmonics of power P with many long minus bars means that distortion goes from this customer to power network.

3. Can I use TE30 to test the ratio of MV (15kV) current transformer?

Yes, you can use special High Voltage current clamps up to 2000A at 40kV called AmpLiteWire, connected to the primary side of CT. The secondary side of CT can be connected directly to the TE30 current inputs or by precision 100A clamps to avoid breaking of the secondary current circuit. As the result you will get the ratio and phase shift error of the MV CT.

4. Error test of three-phase energy meter goes 33%. What is wrong?

Approximately 33% or 66% meter error test result means that there is a wiring problem.
At first make sure that TE30 voltage and current inputs are connected correctly to network/meter. Then use a Vector Graph measurements to find the problem. Probably one phase in your meter is disconnected/shorted or rotated.
Typical Vector Diagram shows picture below.

5. What should be done to use the REC functionality (network parameters recording) of the TE30 tester?

To use the REC functionality, user need to purchase a license key that extends the TE30 functionality with the REC function, enabling the measurement, registration and analysis of power quality parameters. The license key generated remotely by the manufacturer and can be uploaded by the user at any time after purchasing the device or by manufacturer when purchasing the TE30. Recorded parameters can be selected individually or automatically in accordance with the requirements of EN 50160.

6. What are the main differences between the TE30 and the TE30 Lite?

The TE30 Portable Three-Phase Workiing Standard and Power Quality Analyzer is manufactured in the 0.1% or 0.05% class, while TE30 Lite Portable Three-Phase Working Standard and Power Quality Analyzer is available in the 0.2% class.

The TE30 Portable Three-Phase Working Standard and Power Quality Analyzer enables direct current measurement up to 12A, while TE30 Lite enables current measurement up to 3000A with clamps only (depending on the selected optional measuring clamps).

New generation of Three-Phase Power Calibrator with many easy to use functions for automatic calibrating and testing all type of measuring instruments and power engineering devices.

C300B is our newest calibrator series. We base on the newest technology and 25 years of experience in developing and manufacturing.

Our competence can give you only the best:

• High performance: 3x560V, 3x120A (1x360A), class up to 0.02%
• Huge output power and low weight: only 27kg (59lbs) in portable case
• Advanced functions but easy to used
• Manual operations and fully automatic procedures for calibrating and testing
• Professional service and support (it doesn’t matter if you have a complex or trivial issue)
• Low price in comparison to the best performance

Read the Data sheet and the rest of the website to know all functions of the C300B Calibrator and Tester. You will find there information of using:

Wide range and high accuracy of outputs:

• 3-phase voltages: 0.5000-560.00V
• 3-phase currents: 1.000mA-120.000A, possible to bridged to 1-phase up to 360A
• phase shift and angles between voltages: 0.00-360.00 degrees
• output frequency: 40.000-500.000Hz or synchronization to power net frequency
• impulse output: up to 200kHz to easy compare C300B to reference standard
• binary outputs: 2 outputs for triggering external devices

Wide range and high accuracy of inputs:

• impulse inputs: 2 inputs up to 200kHz for energy meters testing
• start/stop inputs: 3 timer inputs for protective relays testing
• AC inputs: 4 inputs 10.0000V, 16.0000mA, 200.000mA and 6.0000A for measurement transformers and current clamp testing
• DC inputs: 2 inputs ±14.0000V and ±24.0000mA for transducers testing

Advanced functions:

• automatic error calculation of calibrated or tested devices
• programming up to 64th voltage and current harmonics with magnitude and phase
• setting interharmonics and shapes like phase fired, triangle and burst
• power quality programming like dips, interruptions, swells, shocks, flicker, fluctuations and ramp signals

APPLICATION

Calibrator and Tester of measuring instruments

The C300B Calibrator and Tester is used for calibration and testing a wide range of measuring instruments used in power engineering. C300B enables testing:

AC voltmeters, AC ammeters, frequency meters, phase angle meters, power factor meters, wattmeters, VARmeters, VAmeters, clamps meters and much more,

power quality analysers, recorders and flickermeters IEC 61000-4-30 class A for EN 50160 compatibility or individual requirements of user.

Automatic Tester and Error Calculator of power engineering devices

The C300B enables automatic testing with calculating of errors and standard deviation:

electricity meters EN 50470 with accuracy relative to an internal reference of the C300B (or relative to an external reference meter) including: measure the basic error and influence of frequency, voltage, self-heating, distortion, checking the starting current and no-load run,

electrical measuring transducers for converting a.c. electrical quantities EN 60688 (voltage, current, active power, reactive power, frequency, phase angle, power factor),

current instrument transformers EN 60044 including measure the accuracy of current and phase angle as well as burden measurement,

current clamps with AC & DC voltage and current output including measure the accuracy of current and phase angle,

protective relays EN 60255 including checking of tripping time and tripping level characteristics of ANSI#21 Distance relays, ANSI#27/59 Under/over voltage relays, ANSI#32 Directional power relays, ANSI#50/51 Time overcurrent relays, ANSI#81 Frequency relays and more protective relays.

Power Calibrator of sinusoidal signals

The 0.02% or 0.05% accuracy of the basic parameters of the C300B Calibrator – voltage, current, power and energy in a wide voltage 21 – 560V and current 0.05 – 120A ranges, is expressed as a percentage of the setting value, without the component as a percentage of the range value. This form of errors specification is very useful when checking instruments, such as electricity meters.

Energy errors diagrams of the C300B Calibrator class 0.02 as a function of current settings for balanced and unbalanced loads at 230V/50Hz and power factor cosφ=1 and 0.5L are presented below.

 

Data were achieved during production in Calmet by the automatic calibration test procedure using Calpro300TS PC-Software and reference meter Radian RD33. C300B has a build in 200kHz impulse output and two 200kHz impulse inputs so if needed client can easy compare C300B Calibrator to reference standard in any laboratory.

Power Quality Calibrator of nonsinusoidal and time variable signals

Power Quality function enables generation of nonsinusoidal voltage and current waveforms with harmonics, interharmonics and subharmonics as well as simulation of voltage, current, phase shift and frequency variations as a function of time (dips, interruptions, swells, flicker, fluctuations and ramp signals).

PQ functions meet all accuracy requirements of power quality testing to the EN 61000-4 series of standards.

TS33 Presentation

Video presentation of the TS33 Three-Phase Working Standard and PQ Analyzer.

TS33 Application Note

Application Note in PDF format showing testing 4-Quadrant energy meter by TS33 Automatic Test System.

SOFTWARE

Calpro 300 PC software
PC software for control of C300B calibrator and automatic testing of power industry equipment. Software is dedicated for PC computers with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 and tablets with Windows 8.1/10.

Calpro 300 PC Software offers:

• user-friendly operation,
• database for devices and test procedures,
• fully-automatic test procedures,
• continuous monitoring of the test,
• tables and graphics for presentation of results,
• automatic measurements report generation.

LabView driver

National Instruments LabView driver for control C300B calibrator. It makes possible to set voltages, currents, angles, frequency, harmonics, reading analog inputs of C300 and also to make automatic test of electricity meter.

Terminal communication

RS232, USB/RS232 or Bluetooth/RS232 communication with text command enable the easiest way to control all functions of the C300B in any system. If you want to use C300B calibrator in your own test system it will be fast and easy – just use the terminal.

To set 3-phase basic setting like voltage, current, angle and frequency, send commands:

RESOURCES

Data sheet

C300B Power Calibrator and Tester data sheet, technical specification, equipment.

 Presentation / overview

PDF presentation of C300B Calibrator and Tester features.

Installation guide

Step by step video instruction how to install and run C300B.

TS33 Application Note

Application Note in PDF format showing testing 4-Quadrant energy meter by TS33 Automatic Test System.

EQUIPMENT

C300B set’s:

C300B set

Set contains:

• C300B Calibrator and Tester,
• Power supply cord,
• Calpro 300 Soft (Basic Version),
• USB / RS232 Adapter,
• Fuse (2 units),
• Safety voltage cables (6 units),
• 20A safety current cables (6 units),
• Accessories for safety cables (banana and Cu plugs, 12+12 units),
• AD300 Sockets adapter,
• C091A plug for Calibrator inputs,
• Operation manual,
• Warranty card,
• Calmet Calibration Certificate.

Optional accessories:

EA30 – 120A cables with additional terminals

Cables set for current up to 120A (6×1.0m length), with 18 pieces of replaceable terminals which make possible easy connection to different devices.

AD300 – Sockets adapter

Adapter used to lead signals from 7 pin socket, used in C300B, to standard banana socket 4mm and screw terminal.

CF106 – Universal scanning head

Universal miniature scanning head for detecting (counting) impulses from inductive, LED and LCD energy meters. Additionally it enables counting of manually triggered impulses (Start/Stop push button function). Sometimes (when access is difficult) it is the only way to count pulses from inductive, LED and LCD meters.

It can be easy mounted to meter by holder (CF106H option) or by self adhesive Velcro and it can also work “by hand” without mounting to meter.

MPX8 – Meter error calculator

Eight channel meter error calculator together with C300B calibrator is used for testing simultaneously up to eight electricity meters.

ZW100/10A & ZW10/20A

100 turns coil for current up to 10A and 10 turns coil for current up to 20A for current clamps and clamps meters checking.

KAS300 – Transportation case

Transportation case for carrying and working with calibrator in hard conditions on the site.

ER10 – Single position rack

Single position rack for fast and easy mounting of different electricity meters for the efficient testing of meters.

ER10H.3 – Rack with quick connection device

Rack ER10 with quick connection device EH10.3 for fast and easy mounting and connecting of electricity meters with current up to 100A for the efficient testing of meters.

ER30H.3 – Three position rack with quick connection devices

Three position rack ER30 with quick connection devices EH10.3 for fast and easy mounting and connecting of electricity meters with current up to 100A for the efficient testing of meters.

RS232/Bluetooth adapter

Adapter for wireless connection with C300B Calibrator and Tester.

 

19″ Rack case

C300B is also available in 19″ Rack case.

Optional software:

Calpro 300 Basic

PC software for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 for traditional manual setting:
– the value of U+I+φ+f+P+Q+S in symmetric and asymmetric circuit of connection,
– the wave shape of voltage and current with using harmonics, interharmonics and shape function.

Calpro 300 TS

PC software with additional function for automated or manual testing of:
– electricity meters,
– current clamps,
– current transformers,
– measurement transducers,
– protection relays (for Trigger Time and Trigger Level).

Calpro 300 PQ

PC software with additional function for generating sinusoidal and nonsinusoidal voltage and current, which value is changed in time for testing meters, recorders and power quality analyzers.
Able to set dips, interruptions, swells, flicker, fluctuations and ramp signals.

C300 LabView

LabView Driver for C300B Calibrator. It makes possible to set voltages, currents, angles, frequency, harmonics, reading analog inputs of C300 and also to make automatic test of electricity meter.

FAQ

1. What is the C300B Calibrator accuracy when temperature is over specified +20…+26°C temperature?

The specified temperature +20…+26°C range means, that in this range the accuracy of the C300B Calibrator is 0.02%. The influence of the temperature is included in this accuracy for this range of temperature.

For the temperatures below +20°C and over +26°C the additional temperature error is defined as: 0.1 of basic accuracy per 1°C, in temperature range +5…+20°C and +26…+40°C. This means, that the additional temperature error is: 0.02% * 0.1 = 0.002% per degree out of the basic temperature range.

Example: Assume that temperature of environment is 30°C and C300B Calibrator 0.02% basic accuracy. We will get: 30°C – 26°C = 4°C; 4 * 0.002% = 0.008% – this is additional temperature error. The total error for this 30°C temperature will be: 0.02% (basic error) + 0.008% (influence of temperature) = 0.028%.

In the same way for basic C300B accuracy 0.05% you will get: 4°C * 0.005% = 0.02% and then: 0.05% + 0.02% = 0.07%.

2. How to calculate the C300B current uncertainty? Does the Range in formula mean Full scale or Setting value?

The output current of the C300B Calibrator can be set from 0.001000A to 120.000A. The current is generated on 4 ranges: 0.5A, 6A, 20A, 120A. The guaranteed uncertainty of 0.02% of set value of current is from 10% of range (for example: 10%*0.5A=0.05A) 0.05A to 120A. Below 0.05A the uncertainty is 10% * 0.02% of range value (10%*0.02% * 0.5A = 0.00001A).

Examples:
• 5A* 0.02% = 0.001A (value of uncertainty in A) – because the 5A>0.05A, it is 0.02% of set value;
• 0.1A * 0.02% = 0.00002A – because the 0.1A > 0.05A, it is 0.02% of set value;
• 0.01A the uncertainty is 0.00001A (10%*0.02% of 0.5A range) – because 0.01A<0.05A so the relative error will be: (0.00001A/0.01A)*100% = 0.1% for setting 0.01A;

Conclusion:
From 0.05A to 120A the uncertainty is 0.02% of set value of current; for every current settings below 0.05A, the uncertainty is 0.00001A (10%*0.02% of the lowest current range 0.5A).

3. How to increase calibrator output current to 360A and 3000A?

C300B Power Calibrator has an isolated current outputs so when you set the same angles between them it is possible to put together 3x120A currents to 1x360A. It’s easy with the EA30 cables and terminals.

When you want to test CT clamps you can use the coils. For example with ZW100/10A up to 3x1000A and up to 1x3000A when three phases are summed.

4. How to generate the rectangular waveform?

It is possible to generate the rectangular signal on C300B outputs using Harmonics function and Fourier representation of the rectangular waveform.

General formula to calculate the value of harmonic amplitude in [%] is: 100/Number of harmonic. Example of amplitude calculation for 3rd harmonic: 100/3 = 33.33%. Picture with waveform captured from Calpro300 Software is presented below.

5. What should be done to use the Calpro 300 TS and Calpro 300 PQ functionalities using C300B Calibrator?

To use the Calpro 300 PQ functionality, user need to purchase a license key that extends the C300B functionality with the Calpro 300 TS or Calpro 300 PQ functionality (or both).

The Calpro 300 TS functionality makes it possible automated or manual testing of: electricity meters, current clamps, current transformers, measurement transducers, protection relays (for Trigger Time and Trigger Level).

The Calpro 300 PQ functionality makes it possible generating sinusoidal and nonsinusoidal voltage and current, which value is changed in time for testing meters, recorders and power quality.

Able to set dips, interruptions, swells, flicker, fluctuations and ramp signals.

Our competence can give you only the best:

• High performance: 3x600V, 3x120A, class up to 0.02%, 0.04% (meter) or 0.1% (source)
• Huge output power and low weight: only 22kg (48lbs) in portable case
• Quick measurements of power quality parameters
• Advanced functions but easy to use
• Automatic tests of energy meters and PT (VT), CT transformers
• Manual operations and fully automatic procedures for calibrating and testing
• Professional service and support (it doesn’t matter if you have a complex or trivial issue)
• Low price in comparison to the best performance

Read the Data sheet and the rest of the website to know all functions of the TS33 Three-phase Fully Automatic Test System with Reference Standard and Integrated Current and Voltage Sourced. You will find there information about:

Wide range and high accuracy of outputs:

• 3-phase voltages: 0.5000-600.00V (meter) 20.00-600.00V (source)
  
• 3-phase currents: 1.000mA-120.000A (meter & source)
  
• phase shift and angles between voltages: 0.00-360.00 degrees
• frequency range: 40-70Hz (meter) 45-65Hz (source)
• impulse output: up to 210kHz

Wide range and high accuracy of inputs:

• impulse inputs: 2 inputs up to 210kHz for energy meters testing

Advanced functions:

• automatic error calculation of calibrated or tested devices
• measurement up to 63rd harmonics
• generation up to 40th harmonics
• setting shapes like phase fired, triangle and burst

Other advantages:

• independent electronic compensated clamps allow calibration, service, later purchase without factory return of the device and interchange of clamps between different TS33 Working Standard
• powering from: line 90-264V/47…63Hz AC
• light weight: 22kg (48lbs)
• large 7″ 800×480 LCD colour display with touch screen easy to use with gloves
• screen capture and screen printing function
• USB, Ethernet and Bluetooth interface for printer, PC computer, tablet or Internet communication
• up to 32GB SD memory card for data
• measurement reports and printscreens printing on site by the wireless printer
• system configuration can be update at any time
• producer warranty
• Calibration Certificate

APPLICATION

TS33 Three-phase Fully Automatic Test System with Reference Standard and Integrated Current and Voltage Source uses large 7 inch LCD display with touch panel for setting and presenting measurements. TS33 is able to save measurement data on SD card, save a BMP screen capture and print measurement report directly to Bluetooth printer. Analyzer can be also connected by USB, Bluetooth or LAN with PC computer or Tablet and setting by TS PC-Soft.

TS33 is an universal device and can be used as a:

• Three-Phase Power Network Analyzer (Basic function)
• Energy Meter Tester (Basic function)
• Power Calibrator (Basic function)
• Instrument Transformer Tester (TT function)

SOFTWARE

TS PC-Soft

The TS PC-Soft is a powerful software to expand capabilities of TS33 device of remotely connecting to device via USB, Bluetooth or Ethernet and enable use of a full array of testing and analysis. Software is dedicated for PC computers with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 and tablets with Windows 8.1/10.

The TS PC-Soft is used to remote control and monitor of the device and allows to:
• measuring of all three phase power network parameters with digital, graph and oscilloscope display,
• verification of power network wiring with measure of power network parameters by displaying of: three phase voltage and current vector, neutral voltage and current vector, direction of vector rotation,
• testing of electricity meters directly on site,
• testing of LV and MV current CT and potential PT transformers simultaneously in three phases directly on site,
• measuring of power quality parameters,
• store, export to MS Excel, copy to system clipboard and print the result of measurements and tests.

RESOURCES

 TS33 Data sheet

TS33 Three-Phase Working Standard and PQ Analyzer data sheet, technical specification, equipment.

TS33 Presentation

PDF presentation of the TS33 Three-Phase Working Standard and PQ Analyzer.

TS33 Presentation

Video presentation of the TS33 Three-Phase Working Standard and PQ Analyzer.

TS33 Application Note

Application Note in PDF format showing testing 4-Quadrant energy meter by TS33 Automatic Test System.

EQUIPMENT

TS33 set’s:

TS33 set

Set contains:

• Three-phase Fully Automatic Test System with Reference Standard and Integrated Current and Voltage Source with Basic functionality,
• Power supply cord,
• Fuse (2 units),
• SD memory card (8GB),
• C091A plug for Calibrator inputs,
• EA36 set of safety cables (12pcs.),
• Operation manual,
• Warranty card,
• Calmet Calibration Certificate.

TS33 option set 01

Most popular set of TS33 and typical accessories. All ready to use on site just after opening waterproof case.

Set contains:
TS33 set + CF106H + ET32 + EA36 + EA20 + CT100AC

Optional accessories:

TT function –Testing of CT and PT

Extending the TS33 functionality with CT and PT Transformers testing. This function enables performing of burden, ratio and phase error test both for CT and PT.

EA30 – 120A cables with additional terminals

Cables set for current up to 120A (6×1.0m length), with 18 pieces of replaceable terminals which make possible easy connection to different devices.

EA20 – Additional accessories for safety cables up to 20A

Additional accessories (handlers and terminals) for safety cables. It makes possible comfortable connecting to conductor rails of checked site

CF106 – Universal scanning head

Universal miniature scanning head for detecting (counting) impulses from inductive, LED and LCD energy meters. Additionally it enables counting of manually triggered impulses (Start/Stop push button function). Sometimes (when access is difficult) it is the only way to count pulses from inductive, LED and LCD meters.

It can be easy mounted to meter by holder (CF106H option) or by self adhesive Velcro and it can also work “by hand” without mounting to meter.

DR200D – Printer

Miniature thermal printer with Bluetooth and accumulator.

CT10AC – Electronic compensated clamps 12A

Miniature, electronic compensated clamp for measuring current up to 12A (1 set).

CT100AC – Electronic compensated clamps 120A

Miniature, electronic compensated clamps for measuring current up to 120A (1 set).

CT1000AC – Electronic compensated clamps 1200A

Electronic compensated clamps for measuring current up to 1200A (1 set).

FCT3000AC.B – Flexible electronic compensated clamps 3000A

Flexible clamp for measuring current in ranges 30/300/3000A in hard to reach places, (1 set).

ALW2000AC.1 – primary current sensors 2000A

2000A (at 40kV) primary current sensors for LV and MV nets, recognized and used by many reputable manufacturers

VLW40kVC.1 – primary voltage sensors 40kV

40kV primary voltage sensors for MV nets.

ET31 – Transportation case for additional accessories

IP67 case is watertight, waterproof, sand-proof, dustproof and able to withstand harsh environments and shocks. Able to protect some of TS33 Test System accessories (ext. dim. 410x210x330mm).

Optional software:

TS PC-Soft

Software to expands capabilities of TS33 device of remotely connecting to device via USB, Bluetooth or Ethernet and enables to facilitate the full array of testing and analysis.

Software is dedicated for PC computers with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 and tablets with Windows 8.1/10.

FAQ

1. Is it possible to use TS33 as a power source when measuring a meter on site without disconnecting it from the network?.

In this type of operation, MUT is connected to the power network and in parallel with MUT are voltage inputs Calmet TS33. The current circuit of MUT is disconnected from the load e.g. by opening circuit breaker or protective relay. The current circuit of MUT is connected directly to the current outputs of TS33.

Caution! Make sure that the MUT is disconnected from load side. TS33 is working in U,I mode.

2. What needs to be done to use the TT functionality of the TS33 Three-Phase Automatic Testing System?

To use the TT functionality, user need to purchase a license key that extends the TS33 functionality with TT functiion. The TT functionality enables performing of burden, ratio and phase error test both for CT and PT. The license key is generated remotely by the manufaturer and can be uploaded by the user at any time after purchasing the device or by the manufacturer when purchasing TS33.