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Partial Discharge Coupling Capacitors 12kV

Partial Discharge Coupling Capacitors 12kV

Partial Discharge Coupling Capacitors 12kV

Product catalog summary
Applications
The Partial Discharge Coupling Capacitor (PDC12-1000) is designed for use in hydro generators, turbo generators, windmills, and industrial motors. It is used for both online and offline partial discharge measurements on rotating machines.
General Description
The 1000pF coupling capacitor acts as a sensor, typically installed at the busbar or high voltage terminals of rotating machines. It connects to partial discharge detectors via RG58 BNC cables, often through a termination and safety box. The PDC12-1000 features an M12 High Voltage Terminal for connection and a measurement impedance to capture partial discharge and line frequency signals. The signal output is protected by a 90V surge arrestor, and the coaxial output is capacitive floating to prevent eddy currents.
Ordering Information
The product is available in different configurations, including single or multiple capacitors with termination boxes and installation kits. Options for halogen-free coaxial cables are also available.
Key Features
- Nominal Voltage: 12kVrms
- Built-in Quadrupole with voltage reference output
- Overvoltage Protection
- Capacitive floating Signal output to avoid Eddy Current Loops
Electrical Specifications
- Nominal Voltage: 12kV rms
- Capacitance: 1000pF
- Frequency Range: 50/60Hz
- Withstand Voltage (1min): 32kVrms
- Lightning Impulse Withstand (BIL): 72kVp
- PD Level @ Un: < 5pC
- Voltage Divider: 1:2000
- Signal Output Type: BNC female
- Ground Connection: M6
- Creeping Distance: ~250mm
- Operating Temperature Range: -20 to +125°C
Contact Information
Sparks Instruments SA, Route de Montena 85, CH-1728 Rossens, Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)26 301 30 04
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sparksinstruments.com
Technical Data
The product is mounted using 4x M8 Allen Key Screws and connected electrically via M12. Sparks Instruments reserves the right to change product specifications without notice.
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Partial Discharge Coupling Capacitor 12kV rms / 1000pF Nominal Voltage 12kVrms Build in Quadrupole with voltage reference output Build in Overvoltage Protection Capacitive floating Signal output to avoid Eddy Current Loops General Description Hydro Generators Turbo Generators Windmills Industrial Motors The 1000pF coupling capacitor is a sensor used for online and offline partial discharge measurements on rotating machines. The sensor will be usually installed at the busbar or on the high voltage terminals of the rotating machine. Permanent or temporary partial discharge detectors / analyzers can be connected via standard RG58 BNC cables to the coupler, usually by using a termination and safety box in between. The PDC12-1000 has an M12 High Voltage Terminal to connect the coupler to the high voltage terminal. The cable is usually connected via cable lugs to the high voltage busbars of the rotating machine to pickup partial discharge signals without any loss. A specially designed measurement impedance located in the base of the sensor allows to pick up partial discharge signals as well as the line frequency (1:2000). This allows to transfer partial discharge signals and line frequency signal over the same cable to the partial discharge detector. The Signal output is protected via 90V surge arrestor. The ’shield’ of the coaxial output is capacitive floating through a 1uF Capacitor to avoid eddy currents in the signal cables due to high magnetic fields. Ordering Information Order Code: 3x PDC12-1000, 1x TB-004, 100m Coax 6x BNC Crimp on Connectors, Installation Kit 4x PDC12-1000, 1x TB-004, 100m Coax 8x BNC Crimp on Connectors, Installation Kit Termination boxes (t): (0) TB-004, (1) TBS-003, (2) TBS-004, (3) TB-006, (4) TB-016, (x) custom Add „.h“ marking for halogenfree coaxial cable B58 (e.g. 18.3175.1000.t.h)

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Partial Discharge Coupling Capacitor 12kV rms / 1000pF Technical Data Electrical ___________________________________________________________________ Nominal Voltage: Capacitance: Frequency Range: Withstand Voltage (1min): Lightning Impulse Withstand (BIL): (1.2/50us, 10p / 10n) PD Level @ Un: Voltage Divider: Signal Output Type: Ground Connection: Operating Temperature Range: -20 .. +125°C Mechanical Mounting / Fixing: Electrical Connection: Sparks Instruments reserves the right, without further notice, to change the product specifications and/or the information on this document to improve reliability,...

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