LCM500

Leakage Current Monitor

User Guide
 Chief Safety Hazards for the LCM500
These chief safety hazards accompany the use of the LCM500:
• Electrical hazards are always present in substations. Always keep the LCM500
and yourself within published safe-approach distances to energized conductors.
• Thunderstorms: Never operate the LCM500 when there are thunderstorms in the
area.
• Switching overvoltages: Never operate the LCM500 when switching overvoltages
are likely to occur.

Overview of this User Guide

This user guide explains how to use the hardware and firmware of the Doble LCM500 Leakage
Current Monitor for metal oxide surge arresters. The LCM500 can test the condition of all makes of
metal oxide surge arresters (MOSAs) that are mounted on an insulated base. It cannot test surge
arresters that are directly grounded to the system ground of the substation, with no separate ground
lead.
The firmware discussed in this guide is version 1.28 or later.

Who Should Read This Guide

This guide is intended for anyone using the LCM500. It is assumed that you are familiar with
professional standards and safety practices.

Notice
Doble and the Doble logo are trademarks of Doble Engineering Company.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT, XP, Vista, and Windows 7 are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Copyright ©1999-2014
By Doble Engineering Company
All Rights Reserved
Your use of this manual is further subject to the legal restrictions and notices of law as
detailed further in Appendix D. By reading or otherwise accessing or using this manual, you
are agreeing to abide by such restrictions and laws.
Contents

1. Test Procedures .............................................................................. 1

Requirements for Condition Monitoring ................................................................ 1
Typical Hardware Setup ....................................................................................... 2
Step 1: Ground the System .................................................................................. 3
Step 2: Install the CCT500 ................................................................................... 3
Step 3: Install the Field Probe .............................................................................. 4
Positioning the Field Probe Correctly............................................................... 5
Procedure ........................................................................................................ 5
Step 4: Enter Test Parameters ............................................................................. 6
Using the Hardware Controls to Enter Values ................................................. 6
Procedure ........................................................................................................ 8
Step 5: Run the Test .......................................................................................... 12
Manual Testing .............................................................................................. 12
Third Harmonic Current ................................................................................. 13
Automatic Testing .......................................................................................... 14
Step 6: Store the Results of Manual Tests in the LCM500 ................................ 16
Storing Results for Identified Arresters .......................................................... 16
Storing Test Results for Unidentified Arresters.............................................. 16
Viewing Stored Test Results.......................................................................... 17
Understanding the Test Results Display........................................................ 18
Step 7: Transfer the Test Results to the PC ...................................................... 19
Step 8: Disassemble the Test Setup .................................................................. 19

2. Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 21
Error Messages .................................................................................................. 21
Other Problem Conditions .................................................................................. 24
LCM500 Support at Doble .................................................................................. 24

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3. Overview of the LCM500 .............................................................. 26

Introduction ........................................................................................................ 26
Required MOSA Configuration ...................................................................... 26
Factors Affecting MOSA Condition ................................................................ 26
Two Types of LCM500 Testing ...................................................................... 26
A Four-Part System ....................................................................................... 27
Normalized Data ............................................................................................ 27
Measurement Method .................................................................................... 28
Additional Application..................................................................................... 29
Unpacking and Inventory Check ........................................................................ 29
Hardware Overview ............................................................................................ 30
LCM500 Power Sources and LED Indicators ..................................................... 31
LCM500 Power Sources ................................................................................ 31
LCM500 LED Power Indicators...................................................................... 32
Probes ................................................................................................................ 33
Behavior of Probe LEDs ................................................................................ 33
Charging the Probes ...................................................................................... 34
Wireless Communication Between Probes and LCM500 Instrument ............ 35

4. Testing the LCM500 ...................................................................... 38

Functional Test of Measuring System ................................................................ 38
Test Procedure .............................................................................................. 38
Simulation Testing a Second LCM500 ............................................................... 41

5. System Software and USB Driver ................................................. 42

Setting Basic Parameters ................................................................................... 42
Setting the Ethernet Connection ........................................................................ 43
Setting Wireless Communication Parameters .................................................... 43
Inverting the Display Backlight ........................................................................... 44
Transferring Arrester IDs to the LCM500 ........................................................... 45
Manually Install the USB Driver ......................................................................... 45

A. Specifications ............................................................................... 47

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B. Parts ............................................................................................. 50

C. Influence of Temperature and Operating Voltage ......................... 56

D. Legal Notice .................................................................................. 60

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1. Test Procedures

This chapter provides a basic procedure for setting up and running a

test.
• “Requirements for Condition Monitoring” on page -1
• “Typical Hardware Setup” on page -2
• “Step 1: Ground the System” on page -3
• “Step 2: Install the CCT500” on page -3
• “Step 3: Install the Field Probe” on page -4
• “Step 4: Enter Test Parameters” on page -6
• “Step 5: Run the Test” on page -12
• “Step 6: Store the Results of Manual Tests in the LCM500”
on page -16
• “Step 7: Transfer the Test Results to the PC” on page -19
• “Step 8: Disassemble the Test Setup” on page -19

Requirements Before you begin condition monitoring of MOSAs, ensure that:

for Condition • The arrester base is insulated from the ground. For example, the
Monitoring arrester can be mounted on an insulated base.
• The arrester is grounded through a single grounding wire,
preferably insulated.
• There are no thunderstorms in the vicinity.

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Typical Figure 1 shows a typical test setup for the LCM500 system.
Hardware
Setup A

Clip-on current transformer CCT500—Measures the total leakage current in

A
the grounding cable.
Field Probe (antenna) FP500—Measures the electrical field at the base of the
B arrester. Must electrically float during measurements. Can be operated by a
hot-stick or Field Probe Rod to reach the vicinity of the arrester base.

Figure 1 Typical Test Setup for LCM500 System

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Step 1: Ground A special plug on the LCM500 has ensures that both the power supply
the System cable and the grounding wire have a good connection to the
instrument.
Follow the grounding instructions that are appropriate for your
location and power supply:
• Indoors—Connect the power supply cable to a wall socket,
making sure that the ground pin in the socket is connected to
the common grounding system (Figure 2).

Figure 2 Grounding Connection for Laboratory Measurements

• In the field—Connect the grounding wire supplied with the

LCM500 to the substation grounding system (Figure 3).

Figure 3 Grounding Connection for Field Measurements

Step 2: Install The CCT500 connects wirelessly to the LCM500 main unit. If the
the CCT500 CCT500 is being installed for long-term monitoring, it is advisable to
shield it against rain and snow.
To install the CCT500:
1. Press the On button on the front of the CCT500.
The probe diode indicates the probe status. See Table 7 on page -34
for information about diode behavior.

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2. Clip the CCT500 on the grounding wire of the arrester:

• Be sure that the jaws of the clip-on are properly closed.
• If a surge counter is present, place the CCT500 between the
arrester base (item 1 in Figure 4) and the surge counter (item 2)
to avoid the influence of the surge counter ground Figure 4
shows one typical setup; your installation may vary.

1 Arrester base
2 Surge counter

Figure 4 Example of a CCT500 Installation with Surge Counter

Step 3: Install The Field Probe (FP500) consists of 2 metal disks, which are antennae,
the Field Probe and one measuring unit. There is a keyhole in the center of each disk;
the two keyholes are of different sizes.

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Positioning the For best results, place the FP500 below the base of the surge arrester,
Field Probe within 1 m of the base. If the FP500 is placed too far from the arrester
base, noise from other phases may create measurement error.
Correctly
In a few instances, you may need to place the FP500 in a different
position. In those situations, identify the neighbor phases, metal
structures, and electrical field density, and place the FP500 in the most
advantageous position possible.
For consistent measurements, always place the probe in the same
position when you perform a series of measurements.
It may be helpful to use a hot stick or Field Probe Rod to operate the
FP500.

Procedure To install the FP500, consult Figure 5 and follow these steps:
1. Slide the disk with the large keyhole over the top of the probe and
down to the measuring unit (item 1 in Figure 5). Firmly pull the disk
sideways so that the small end of the keyhole slides into the narrow
groove in the shaft.
2. Slide the disk with the small keyhole hole over the top of the probe.
Firmly pull the disk sideways so that the small end of the keyhole
slides into the slot at the end of the shaft (item 2 in Figure 5).

Figure 5 Installing the FP500 Disks

3. Press the On button on the front of the FP500.

The probe diode indicates the probe status. See Table 7 on page -34
for information about diode behavior.

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4. Do one of the following:

• Using the rod fitting adaptor supplied with the LCM500, put the
FP500 on the optional Field Probe Rod made by Doble.
• Put the FP500 on an adequate rod supplied by the substation.
5. Stand under the overhead line. Raise the FP500 to the correct
height, within 1 m (3 ft) of the arrester base. Make sure that the
antenna disks float electrically and do not touch any parts of the
surge arrester. Keep the FP500 in this position during
measurements.

Step 4: Enter This section explains the mechanics of entering data into the LCM500
Test and then provides a procedure for entering test parameters.
Parameters

Using the To enter values into the LCM500 firmware, use the soft keys, Select
Hardware button, and selection wheel (Figure 6).
Controls to
Enter Values

Figure 6 Soft Keys, Select Button, and Selection Wheel

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Table 1 describes how to use these controls to enter data.

Table 1 Controls for Entering Data into the Firmware

Ite
Name Description
m
Each key selects the menu item that appears above
it in the display. Example, in Figure 6, the soft key
1 Soft Keys
on the left selects Abort and the one on the right
selects Main.
• Moves the cursor from row to row.
Selection
2 • Once a field has been selected, consecutively
Wheel
displays the values stored for that field.
• First click opens the editable field on the
Select currently selected row.
3
Button
• Second click closes the open field.

Using Figure 6 as an example, you would take these steps to change the
Mask setting:
1. Turn the selection wheel up or down to select a desire row.

2. Press Select. The value which supposed to be set gets highlighted.

See sample of setting the backlight time in figure 1.6.
3. Turn the selection wheel up or down to select the new value. When
entering/modifying arrester name before storing results, use the
soft keys under the right/left arrows at the bottom of the display to
move a cursor right or left (see sample in Figure 7).

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Figure 7 Selecting values

4. When ready, press Select to confirm and close the field.

Procedure To enter the test parameters:

1. Push the ON/OFF switch to turn on the LCM500.
The instrument performs a self-test. When it is complete, the
message Selftest succeeded appears on the instrument
display (Figure 8).
If the self-test returns an error message, go to “Error Messages”
on page -21.

Figure 8 Self-test Message

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The main menu displays the version number of the firmware for the
first few seconds (Figure 9).

Figure 9 Main Menu of LCM500

2. Select Meas (Measuring mode).

The main measuring menu appears (Figure 10).
3. Do one of the following:
• If station, location, and arrester data are already present in the
LCM500 memory, use the Select button and selection wheel to
select the correct data in this window.
• If station, location and arrester data are not present in the
LCM500 memory, leave these fields blank as shown in Figure 10.
You will identify the arrester later. See “Storing Test Results for
Unidentified Arresters” on page -16 for instructions.

Figure 10 Main Measuring Menu

4. Select Setup.

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The first level setup fields are displayed (Figure 11).

Note: The correct settings for Temp., U line and U rated

are required for the proper normalization of the
resistive leakage current against ambient temperature
and operating voltage (see “Normalized Data”
on page -27).

Figure 11 First-level Setup Fields

Table 2 describes the values you can set.

Table 2 First-level Setup Fields

Setting Values
• 3-phase—Mode for field measurements.
• 1-phase—Mode for the laboratory measurements on a
Mode single arrester.
The resistive leakage current is calculated in slightly
different ways in each of the two modes.
• Manual (Man)—Manual temperature selection in range
from 40 °C to 70 °C in steps of 1 °C, normally used at
transitory inspections.
Temp
• Automatic (Auto)—Used for long-term monitoring or at
transitory inspections if the temperature is
representative of the ambient temperature.

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Table 2 First-level Setup Fields

Setting Values
Selection of the line voltage setting (real phase-to-phase
voltage) during measurements:
• Manual (Man) —Manual setting of the line voltage in
range from 0-1000 kV in steps of 10 kV (Stp 10) or 1 kV
(Stp 1). To select the desired step, toggle the soft key
beneath the Stp option that appears at the bottom of
the window (Figure 12).

U Line

Figure 12 Toggling Between Stp 1 or Stp 10

• Automatic (Auto)—Automatic measurements of the

operating voltage, for instance during continuous
monitoring. Requires a special adapter between the
voltage transformer and the LCM500.
NOTE: The Automatic functionality is not available yet. It
will be available with a future firmware release.
Setting of the rated voltage of an arrester to be tested:
• U rated setting is only active if no specific arrester
from the LCM500 memory is selected.
• If an arrester from the LCM500 memory is selected,
U rated displays rated voltage according to data in
the arrester file.
U rated • After a measurement with a selected arrester and a
"New measurement" is started, without selecting
arrester, the previous user set value is displayed as
U rated.
• If U rated is set to 0, l corr is normalized only
against ambient temperature.
• The last setting of the U rated is stored in the LCM500
memory.

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Table 2 First-level Setup Fields

Setting Values
Defines the voltage divider ratio of the voltage
transformer that can be connected for automatic voltage
measurements. Select a ratio from 1:1 up to 1:10000 in
Transf. steps of 1 (Stp 10) or 10 (Stp 1). See Figure 12.
NOTE: This functionality is not available yet. It will be
available with a future firmware release.

5. Press Meas to return to the main measuring menu.

Step 5: Run the This section explains how to run manual and automatic tests.
Test

Manual Testing To run a test manually:

1. Display the main measuring menu (Figure 10 on page -9) and press
Run.
A message window appears (Figure 13). Moving arrows indicate
that data acquisition is in progress.

Figure 13 Sample Measurement in Progress Window

When the measurements are complete, the results are displayed

(Figure 14). If you chose an arrester ID in step 3 on page -9, it
appears in this window as indicated by the arrow.

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Figure 14 Sample Results Window

CAUTION! The LCM500 does not automatically store the

results of manually performed tests! You must manually
store them after each test. Otherwise, each subsequent
test overwrites the previous test results.

2. To store test results, please see “Step 6: Store the Results of Manual
Tests in the LCM500” on page -16.

Third Harmonic You can view the third harmonic current as the measurement result
Current instead of resistive leakage current corrected value.

NOTE! The third harmonic current value can’t be stored in the

instrument memory.

For the third harmonic current, do this:

1. In the main menu press Setup. The main parameters display
(Figure 34 on page -42 shows an example).
2. Press Next. The view from Figure 5.3 appears
3. At the row that is Ir3/Ir corr, set Ir3
4. Press Select button to confirm the choice

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Figure 15 Third Harmonic Current

Automatic To run a test automatically:

Testing 1. Display the main measuring menu (Figure 10 on page -9) and press
Auto.
The Auto Measurement menu appears (Figure 14).

Figure 16 Auto Measurement Menu

2. Use the Select button and selection wheel to enter a start date
and time and the interval at which the test will run.
In Figure 16, a 10-minute interval has been selected.
To abandon this process at any time, press Abort.
3. To setup an arrester ID, do one of the following:
• If station, location, and arrester data are already present in the
LCM500 memory, use the Select button and selection wheel to
select the correct data. Press the Auto button. See Figure 10 on
page -9 for the location of these controls.
• If station, location, and arrester data are not present in the
LCM500 memory, use the selection wheel to go to the
Arrester ID row and enter the arrester name. The arrester
number is not editable. Press Run.

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A message window displays the date and time when the first test
will run (Figure 17).

Figure 17 Date and Time of First Automatic Test

• If the test is completed successfully, the results are displayed as

shown in Figure 18. After a moment, the time of the next test is
displayed at the bottom of the window.
For an explanation of test results, please see “Step 6: Store the
Results of Manual Tests in the LCM500” on page -16.

Figure 18 Sample Automatic Test Results

• If an error occurs during automatic testing, an error message

appears. After a moment, the time of the next test is displayed
at the bottom of the window (Figure 19).

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Figure 19 Error Message Shown During Automatic Testing

Test results are stored automatically in the LCM500 database.

Step 6: Store You must manually store the results of manual tests in the LCM500
the Results of database.
Manual Tests
in the LCM500
NOTE: You can delete results from the LCM500 memory only by
using LCMViewer on a PC connected to the LCM500. For more
information, see the LCMViewer User Guide.

Storing Results After a test for an identified arrester has run, the results are displayed
for Identified on the LCM500 screen (Figure 14 on page -13).To store these results,
click Store. The results are stored in the LCM500 database and are
Arresters identified by the arrester ID.
To run tests on another arrester that is already stored in the LCM500
database, press New and go to step 3 on page -9.

Storing Test To store results for an unidentified arrester:

Results for 1. Manually enter the arrester ID as shown in item 2 of Figure 20.
Unidentified The automatic counter, item 1 in Figure 20, increments by one. All
Arresters the tests you perform on the currently identified arrester are
assigned to this counter number. When a new arrester ID is
entered, the counter increments by one.

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1
2

Figure 20 Arrester ID and Number in Typical Results Display

This automatic counter is reset only when you update the LCM500
firmware.
2. Click Store.

Viewing Stored To view any test result that is stored in LCM500 memory:
Test Results 1. In the main menu, press Dbase.
The Dbase display appears. Figure 21 shows a typical example.

Figure 21 Sample Dbase Display of Test Results

2. Display other test results as follows:

• Press First or Last to display the first or last stored
measurement.
• Use the selection wheel to cycle through all results.

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Understanding Figure 22 shows typical test results shown on the LCM500 display.
the Test Results
Display
1

2
3
4 6
5 7

Figure 22 Typical Test Results

Table 3 describes the results display.

Table 3 Information Provided in Results Window

Item Description
1 Arrester ID.
Ir corr. or lr3
lr corr (default) - Corrected value of resistive leakage
current (correction with regard to ambient temperature
and operating voltage, unless for non-specific arrester U
2
rated sedt to 0). For more information see “First-level
Setup Fields” on page -10.
l3r- Third harmonic current. For more information, see
“Third Harmonic Current” on page -13
Ant. 3rd harm.—The percentage content of third
3 harmonics in the overhead line voltage captured by the
field probe.
4 It—Value of total leakage current.
5 Ir—Uncorrected value of resistive leakage current.

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Table 3 Information Provided in Results Window

Item Description
Temperature reading. Can be entered manually in the
Setup window (Figure 11 on page -10) or measured
6 automatically. Used in the calculation of the corrected
value of the resistive leakage current. In Figure 22, the
value is 24 °C.
Operating voltage. Can be entered manually in the Setup
window (Figure 11 on page -10). This value is used in the
7
calculation of the corrected value of the resistive leakage
current. In Figure 22, the value is 68 kV.

Step 7: When you load test results into the LCMViewer database on the PC,
Transfer the LCMViewer prompts you to choose storage locations, and arrester IDs,
if appropriate, at that time. See the LCMViewer User Guide for more
Test Results to information.
the PC

Step 8: Disassemble the test setup in this order:

Disassemble 1. Bring the field probe down to ground.
the Test Setup 2. Remove the clip-on current probe from the arrester grounding lead.
3. Disconnect the LCM500 grounding wire from the LCM500 main
unit.

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2. Troubleshooting

This chapter describes error conditions and solutions and provides

contact information for Doble customer support. It contains the
following sections:
• “Error Messages” on page -21
• “Other Problem Conditions” on page -24
• “LCM500 Support at Doble” on page -24

Error Messages If an error condition is detected, the LCM500 processor displays one of
the error messages described in Table 4.
Table 4 LCM500 Error Messages

Message Description
Input signals are completely out of range or missing.
Signal input Check that the antenna system and the current
error probe are properly installed, that the signal input
cable is connected, and that the MOSA is on line.

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Table 4 LCM500 Error Messages (Continued)

Message Description
Can indicate any of the following conditions:
• Induced current in the grounding network of the
station.
• Unsuitable location of the clip-on transformer:
• Clip-on is located beneath the surge counter. It
is not between the arrester and the surge
counter.
Solution: Place the clip-on above the surge
Arr. input too counter.
high
• Clip-on is located above the surge counter.
Solution: Inspect the arrester insulating base
for a short circuit.
• Arrester has no surge counter and the grounding
lead to the arrester is most likely grounded above
the clip-on location.
Solution: The insulating base may be short-circuited
or is missing.
Current signal is probably missing.
Arr. input too
low Solution: Check that the clip-on is clamped around
the arrester ground cable.
Current from the field probe is too high.
Ant. input too
high Solution: Lower the field probe relative to the
arrester base.
Current from the field probe is too small.
Ant. input too
low Solution: Install the field probe closer to the
arrester base.
The instrument is not properly grounded.
Floating point
error Solution: Follow the grounding instructions in “Step
1: Ground the System” on page -3.

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Message Description
• The arrester leakage current has a frequency
considerably higher than 50-60 Hz.
Or
• The arrester current has zero passages that
indicate a considerably higher frequency.
Possible reasons are as follows:
• If the LCM500 is connected to an ABB surge
High frequency
counter, the counter may be damaged.
input
Solution: inspect the surge counter.
• If a clip-on is used, the clip-on may not be
perfectly closed.
Solution: Check the clip-on closure.
• The system voltage may include many higher
harmonics caused by thyristor-controlled loads.
Solution: Test using an off-line method.
Indicates hardware or memory faults.
Self-test failed Solution: Contact Doble or your local representative
for further advice.
The input signal is too high for the probe to be
Fld>max, FP measured. To resolve this, follow the instructions
too close given for “Arr. input too high” and “Ant. input too
high” on page -22.
Current probe:
signal clips The signal is stronger than the range of the A/D
OR converter of the probe. Change position of the
Field probe: probe.
signal clips
Current probe: The main LCM500 unit cannot get connection with
no contact probe.
OR 1. Check whether the probe is switched on.
Field probe: no 2. Refer to “Setting Wireless Communication
contact Parameters” on page -43 and check the settings.

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Other Problem These additional problems may arise:

Conditions • The LCM500 shows unexpectedly high or low values.
The LCM500 measuring system may not be grounded correctly.
Solutions:
• Examine the grounding clamp wire. It may be disconnected
or imperfectly connected.
• Make sure the power outlet to which the LCM500 is
connected is grounded correctly.
• The LCM500 display panel is blank or the displayed
information is incomplete.
The display can become corrupted by exposure to very high
transient over-voltages, such as those caused by switching
operations in the substation. In this situation, charges may
accumulate on the display circuits. However, measuring usually
is unaffected, even during long-term monitoring.
Solution: Turn the LCM500 unit off and on. If the problem
persists, disconnect the power supply plug of the LCM500 for
some seconds, reconnect it, and restart the LCM500. Repeat
several times if necessary.

LCM500 Contact Doble for:

Support at • Technical support
Doble • Latest FW upgrade
• Latest SW upgrade
• User Guides
• Application Notes
Internet: www.usergroup.doble.no
E-mail (International): LCM500@doble.no
Telephone: +47 73 82 53 50

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3. Overview of the LCM500

This chapter provides a detailed overview of the LCM500 system. It

contains the following sections:
• “Introduction” on page -26
• “Unpacking and Inventory Check” on page -29
• “Hardware Overview” on page -30
• “LCM500 Power Sources and LED Indicators” on page -31
• “LCM500 LED Power Indicators” on page -32

Introduction The LCM500 performs in-service measurement of the resistive leakage

current of gapless metal-oxide surge arresters (MOSAs).

Required MOSA The MOSA to be tested must be mounted on an insulated base. Surge
Configuration arresters that are directly grounded to the system ground of the
substation, with no separate ground lead, cannot be tested by the
LCM500.

Factors Affecting Information about the resistive part of the leakage current provides
MOSA Condition insight into the condition of the metal oxide surge arrester. An
increased resistive leakage current indicates a higher risk of breakdown
of the MOSA.
In normal service, MOSAs are exposed to such stresses as normal
operating voltage, temporary overvoltages, switching overvoltages,
lightning overvoltages, and external pollution. Separately or in various
combinations, these stresses may cause an increase of the resistive
component of the continuous resistive leakage current through the
arrester. This increase may exceed the critical limit and cause arrester
failure.

Two Types of The LCM500 system can be used in two ways:

LCM500 Testing • For periodic checks on regular or trend-dependent basis.
• For short-term monitoring of an arrester that has given
suspicious readings.

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Figure 23 LCM500 with Wireless Probes

A Four-Part The LCM500 system consists of four parts:

System • LCM500 main unit—Instrument that gathers information from
the CCT500 and FP500 wireless probes. The LCM500 calculates
the crest value of the resistive leakage current component.
• CCT500—Wireless current transformer that measures the total
leakage current through the MOSA’s ground lead.
• FP500—Wireless field probe positioned near the base of the
arrester. The FP500 provides information about the voltage
stressing the arrester: the 3rd harmonic capacitive current
component caused by harmonics in the system voltage.
• LCMViewer—Windows® compatible program that prepares
measurements and analyses and administers resistive leakage
current data.

Normalized Data Using arrester system data, ambient temperature, and operating
voltage, the LCM500 automatically normalizes resistive leakage current
(lr corr) data to a standard ambient temperature (20 °C/68 °F) and
operating voltage (70% of the arrester’s rated voltage). The normalized
data make it easy to compare measurements performed under
different conditions.

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Each measurement can be connected to a specific arrester ID in

LCMViewer. When the instrument database and LCMViewer are
synchronised, the measurement is stored in the correct LCMViewer
location.

Measurement The LCM500 measuring method is based on the principle of third-order

Method harmonic analysis of the leakage current with compensation for
harmonics in the system voltage.
During field measurements, the LCM500 displays these values:
• Peak value of normalized (corrected) resistive leakage current or
third harmonic current
• Peak value of non-corrected resistive leakage current
• Peak value of total leakage current
• Ambient temperature
• Operating voltage (line-to-line voltage)
• Percentage of third harmonic content in the overhead line
voltage
These values can be saved to the LCM500 database and loaded into the
LCMViewer application.
You can use the resistive leakage current data in several ways to
evaluate arrester condition:
• Perform a trend analysis: Compare the normalized resistive
leakage current level to previous measurements on the same
arrester to reveal significant changes over time.
• Compare the normalized resistive leakage current to the
maximum recommended level specified by the arrester
manufacturer.
• Compare the normalized resistive leakage currents from one
arrester to the same test results for arresters of the same type
or make, or for arresters in the same region.

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Additional The LCM500 can also measure metal-oxide surge arresters for Gas
Application Insulated Switchgears (GIS). For this purpose, a capacitive GIS coupler
can be connected to the field probe or a special adapter can use the
signal from a voltage transformer as a field probe signal.

Unpacking and When you unpack an LCM500 shipment:

Inventory 1. Check the components against the parts table provided in Table B.1,
Check “Components Shipped with the LCM500 System,” on page -50.
2. Verify that there is no damage either to the carrying case itself or
any of the components inside.

CAUTION! Do not turn the instrument on if it shows signs of

damage.

If you have questions about shipping damage, please contact the Doble
Customer Service department immediately at +47 73 82 53 50 or
LCM500@doble.no.

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Hardware Figure 24 describes each item in the LCM500 panel.

Overview
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10

11

17 12

16 15 14 13

Bushings used to connect a lead for Power supply connector (85-264 V AC,
1 10
current output during self-test 27-63 Hz; or 120-370 V DC)
Field connector for simulated field probe
2 11 External DC power supply: 12-18 V DC
signal used in self-test
V. TRSF connector for simulated voltage
3 12 Power On/Off button
transformer signal used in self-test
USB port; described in “Manually
Selection wheel used to highlight or
4 Install the USB Driver” 13
change a parameter
on page -45
5 COM 1 (RS-232 port) 14 Select button
Power cord supplying wireless probe Four soft keys that administer the menu
6 15
charging stations in lid system
Mains LED: Lights when AC or DC is Input BNC connector for rubber-coated
7 16
connected antennae
Charge LED: Indicates battery is
8 17 Liquid crystal display
charging
Battery LED: Indicates instrument is
9
running on battery
Figure 24 LCM500 Instrument Controls and Connectors

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LCM500 Power
Sources and
LED Indicators
LCM500 Power Table 5 describes the power sources accepted by the LCM500 and
Sources indicates whether they can charge the LCM500 battery or the wireless
probe charging stations.
Table 5 Power Sources for the LCM500

Charges
Charges Wireless
Power Source Description LCM500 Probe
Battery? Charging
Stations?
Ranges:
• 85-264 V AC, 47-63 Hz
• 120-370 V DC
Always ensure that the supply voltage is in the
Main AC or DC proper range. Connect the LCM500 to a wall Yes Yes
socket using the provided power cable. When
the instrument is connected to main AC or DC
power, the red Mains indicator light is on
(item #8 in Figure 24 on page -30).
Range: 12-18 V DC
Assure that the external DC source is
operating in the proper voltage range. Use a
2.5 mm connector with a positive center.
When external DC is connected:
External DC No Yes
• The LCM500 runs.
• If docked, the CCT500 or FP500 wireless
probe is charged; both can be charged
simultaneously.
• The LCM500 built-in battery is not charged.

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Table 5 Power Sources for the LCM500 (Continued)

Charges
Charges Wireless
Power Source Description LCM500 Probe
Battery? Charging
Stations?
NOTE: Before using the battery for the first
time, charge it for a minimum of 2 hours.
Only an AC or DC mains power supply can be
used to charge the battery. Battery charging
does not occur when the instrument is
connected to an external DC power source Does not
Battery Yes
(when 12-18 V is connected, page 11 of apply
original).
After the first, 2-hour charge, subsequent
charges take approximately 1.5 hours if
instrument is powered down during charging.
Battery capacity is about 8 hours of operation.

LCM500 LED
Power
Indicators

Figure 25 LCM500 LED Power Indicators

Table 6 describes the behavior of the LED power indicators on the

LCM500 shown in Figure 25.
Table 6 LED Power Indicators on LCM500

LED Behavior
Mains Lights continuously when AC or DC power is connected.
Charge Lights continuously when battery is charging.

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Table 6 LED Power Indicators on LCM500 (Continued)

LED Behavior
Indicates instrument is running on battery and the
following conditions apply:
• Constant light—Fully charged.
• Slow flashing—Less than 25% of battery capacity
remains.
Battery • Fast Flashing—Less than 10% of battery capacity
remains.
• No illumination—The instrument has just been turned
on and is calculating battery capacity, or the
instrument has been inactive and is in power-saving
mode.

Probes
Behavior of Each probe has a dual-color LED (Figure 26).
Probe LEDs

FP500 CCT500

Figure 26 Location of LEDs on Probes

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Table 7 explains the significance of the LED color and blinking patterns.
Table 7 LED Patterns for CCT500 and FP500 Probes

LED Pattern Significance

Slow green Radio communication not linked with LCM500 main
flash unit.
Fast green
Communicating with LCM500 main unit on radio.
flash
Steady green Measurement in progress. Returns to fast flashing
light when done (1 – 6 sec).
No radio communication with LCM500 main unit;
Slow red flash
battery is low.
Communicating with LCM500 main unit on radio;
Fast red flash
battery is low.
Steady red
Fatal error. Probe powers off after 10 seconds.
light

Charging the Each probe has a molded storage location in the lid of the LCM500. The
Probes storage location is also the charging station for that probe, and a diode
is illuminated when the charging station is ready to charge (Figure 27).

Figure 27 Diodes on Probe Charging Stations in Lid of LCM500

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To charge a probe:
1. Power up the LCM500 using one of these power sources:
• Main power supply: 85 – 264 V AC, 47-63 Hz
• Main power supply: 120 – 370 V DC
• External power supply: 12-18 V DC
2. Insert the probe into the appropriate charging station in the
LCM500 lid. Each probe can fit in only one position, as shown in
Figure 27.
Charging begins immediately, and the diodes indicate the status of
the charge (Table 8).
Table 8 Diode Indicators of Probe Charging Status

Diode Pattern Description

Orange light Probe is charging.
Green light Probe is fully charged.
Red light Error in charging circuit or probe battery.
No connection between charger and docked
probe.
If the probe is left in the charging station for
more than 48 hours, the overvoltage
protection inside the battery disconnects the
battery from the charger circuit and the diode
No light is extinguished. This safety precaution protects
the battery from overheating.
To reconnect the battery and the charger, take
the probe out of the charging station, switch
the probe on and off, and replace it in the
charging station. The LED now indicates the
correct status again.

Wireless The LCM500 main unit communicates over a radio link with the FP500
Communication and CCT500. The radio range varies because, in different parts of the
world, the system uses different radio modules to satisfy local
Between Probes regulations for wireless communication.
and LCM500
Instrument

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4. Testing the LCM500

This chapter describes the two testing functions provided in the

LCM500. It contains the following sections:
• “Functional Test of Measuring System” on page -38
• “Simulation Testing a Second LCM500” on page -41

Functional Test In Test mode, the LCM500 generates signals and measures them to
of Measuring verify the measurement system. This test verifies only that the
measuring system is operating correctly: the unit generates a current
System and field signal and expects the wireless probes to return a value within
a certain tolerance. This test cannot be used as part of a calibration
process.

Test Procedure 1. In the main menu, press Test.

The Measurement System Test window appears (Figure 28).

Figure 28 Measurement System Test Window

2. Press Test.
The window displays hardware setup instructions (Figure 29).

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Figure 29 Hardware Setup Instructions for Functional Test

3. Consulting Figure 30, make the following connections to the Self

Test section of the LCM500 panel:
• Using the BNC crocodile clamps, connect the FP500 to the Field
Probe disk connectors (item #1).
• Connect a wire between the two Current connectors (item #2)
and clip the CCT500 around it.

2
1

Figure 30 Hardware Setup for Test of LCM500 Measuring System

4. Press Start.
The “Measurement in progress” window appears (Figure 31).

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Figure 31 “Measurement in Progress” Message

Table 9 describes the messages that may appear as the test

progresses.
Table 9 Functional Test Messages

Message Description and Response

Indicates a hardware problem.In this example,
the Arr. input too low error message is
displayed. For a complete list of error message,
see Chapter 2, “Troubleshooting.”
Make the appropriate hardware correction and
press Start to restart the test.

The functional test ran successfully and the

results are within the proper ranges.

The functional test ran successfully and the

results are not within the proper ranges. The
message displays these results:
• Ir—Measured resistive leakage current
• It—Total leakage current
This example A failed measurement system test may indicate
shows sample an arrester hardware problem. Stop testing and
values. contact the arrester manufacturer for advice.

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Simulation The simulation test uses one LCM500 to generate a continuous test
Testing a signal that is measured by a second LCM500. If a functional test on an
LCM500 returned a larger-than-expected deviation between expected
Second and measured results, this simulation can help you confirm or reject
LCM500 the deviation. If the deviation is confirmed, contact Doble for help.
To run a simulation test:
1. On the LCM500 that will generate the test signal, make the
hardware connections described in “Test Procedure” on page -38.
2. In the main menu, press Test.
The Measurement System Test window appears (Figure 28).

Figure 32 Measurement System Test Window

3. Press Simul.
The LCM500 begins generating the output signal, and the
Generating test output signals message appears.

Figure 33 “Generating Test Output Signals” Message

4. Use the probes from the LCM500 under test to measure the signal.
5. To stop the test, press Stop.

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5. System Software and USB Driver

This chapter provides explains how to set operating parameters

provided in the Setup menu of the LCM500, load arrester IDs into the
LCM500, and install the correct driver for the USB port. It contains the
following sections:
• “Setting Basic Parameters” on page -42
• “Setting the Ethernet Connection” on page -43
• “Setting Wireless Communication Parameters” on page -43
• “Transferring Arrester IDs to the LCM500” on page -45
• “Manually Install the USB Driver” on page -45

Setting Basic The first-level Setup page provides parameters for the language, data
Parameters dump mode, time and date, backlight, and baud rate.
To set these parameters:
1. In the main menu, press Setup.
The main parameters are displayed. Figure 34 shows an example.

Figure 34 Sample Basic Operating Parameters

2. Set the parameters.

For instructions on how to navigate through the settings, see “Using
the Hardware Controls to Enter Values” on page -6.

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Table 10 describes how to set each parameter.

Table 10 System Operating Parameters

Parameter Description
Language Only English is available.
Dump
Available in service mode only.
mode
Time Hour, minute, and second fields. 24-hour time is used.
Use the left arrow and right arrow (< and >) at the
bottom of the display to move between the elements of
the Time field.
Date Year, month, and day fields.
Use the left arrow and right arrow (< and >) at the
bottom of the display to move between the elements of
the Date field.
Backlight Time in seconds for the backlight of the LCD display to
remain on. Range: 0 to 999 seconds. If the instrument is
inactive longer than the defined time, the backlight
turns off until a soft key is pressed or the selection
wheel is turned.
Baud rate Data transfer speed during communication with a PC.
Options: 9600 bit/sec or 57600 bit/sec

Setting the Although the LCM500 can be connected to a PC via an Ethernet

Ethernet connection, the process is lengthy and complicated. Doble
recommends that you use a USB connection if at all possible. If you
Connection wish to make an Ethernet connection, contact Doble at info@doble.no.

Setting The Radio window allows you to set the properties of the wireless
Wireless communication between the LCM500 main unit and wireless probes.
To do this:
Communicatio
n Parameters 1. In the main menu, press Setup.
The main parameters display

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Figure 35 Main Parameters

2. Press Radio.
The first of two Radio windows appears.
3. Set the parameters as desired. Use the serial number of each probe
as a radio communication parameter.
4. Click Next to move to the next window.
5. Set the remaining parameters as desired.

Inverting the In some weather conditions, e.g. when sun shines on the instrument
Display front panel, the content on the display may be difficult to read. In this
case inverting the backlight can be helpful.
Backlight
In order, to invert the display backlight do this:
1. In the main menu press Setup. The main parameters display.
2. Press Next. The view from Figure 5.3 appears
3. At the row where is Display, toggle between Normal and Invert
4. Press Select button to confirm the choice.

Figure 36 Backlight

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Transferring You can transfer arrester IDs from LCMViewer on a PC to the LCM500
Arrester IDs to instrument using the USB or RS-232 port. This transfer must be
initialized from the PC; it cannot be initialized from the LCM500. For
the LCM500 more information, see the LCMViewer User Guide.

Manually If you need to update your USB driver, you can find the driver and
Install the USB installation instructions at http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm.
Driver

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A. Specifications

Table A.1 LCM500 Specifications

Characteristic Specification

Physical
Size (WxHxD) 47 x 35.7 x 17.6 cm / 18.50 x 14.06 x 6.93 in
Size transport case 49 x 42 x 20 cm / 19.3 x 16.5 x 7.9 in
(WxHxD)
Weight (with battery) 10,5 kg / 23.2 lbs
Environmental
Operating temperature -10 to +50 °C / 14 to 122 °F
Storage temperature -20 to +70 °C / -4 to +158 °F
IP class IP67, weatherproof, when lid is closed
IP51 when lid is open
Temperature sensor Type: PT 1000
Ambient temperature: -40 to +70 °C / -40 to
158 °F
Accuracy: ±2 °C / ±3.6 °F
Power
AC power 85 – 264 V AC, 47 – 63 Hz
DC power 12 – 18 V DC or 120 – 370 V DC
Battery, main unit Internal rechargeable, NiMH, 9.6 V, 2.6 Ah
Charging time: Approx. 1.5 hours
Capacity: Approx. 8 hours of use
Battery, probes Internal rechargeable, Li-Polymer, 9 V,
500mAh

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Table A.1 LCM500 Specifications (Continued)

Characteristic Specification

Electronics
Signal input range (peak 0.2 V to 9.0 V
levels)
Total leakage current 200 µA to 16000 µA
Resistive leakage current 0 µA to 9000 µA
Field probe voltage 0 - 5 VAC
Accuracy +/- 5% or +/-5 µA
Display
Size (W x H) 83 x 40 mm / 3.3 x 1.6 in
Resolution 128 x 64 pixels
Backlight 0 – 999 seconds (from the moment front panel
becomes inactive)
Data Storage
RAM Battery backed
Real Time Clock Battery backed
Battery life (Li-Polymer) Approximately 10 years
Capacity 512 kB RAM shared among arrester IDs from
the database and associated measurements

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B. Parts

LCM500 System Standard Components

Table B.1 lists the standard components shipped with the LCM500 system.
Table B.1 Components Shipped with the LCM500 System

Part
Picture Description Quantity
Number

Complete LCM500 System that consists of

TN-25000 1
every component listed in this table.

LCM500 Instrument in PeliCase. Does not

TN-25100 1
include any other parts or accessories.

CCT500 Clip-on CT TN-25155 1

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Table B.1 Components Shipped with the LCM500 System (Continued)

Part
Picture Description Quantity
Number

FP500 Field Probe w/2 discs TN-25154 1

Cable for external DC supply TN-25160 1

Antenna 433MHz w/BNC connector TN-25202 1

Grounding cable w/Neutrik+jaw TN-25204 1

Rod adaptor for use with instrument pole TN-25152 1

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Table B.1 Components Shipped with the LCM500 System (Continued)

Part
Picture Description Quantity
Number

USB Cable A+B TN-90180 1

Power Cable 240VAC Euro-plug TN-25203 1

Test lead CCT500 TN-25205 1

Test lead FP500 TN-25206 1

No Photo LCMViewer v.1.0 Build 80, rev.3 TN-25210 1

No Photo User Guide v.02.10 TN-25510 1
No Photo Quick Start Guide v.01 TN-25520 1

Doble Cable bag TN-90620 1

No Photo Cardboard box TN-90616 1

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Table B.1 Components Shipped with the LCM500 System (Continued)

Part
Picture Description Quantity
Number
No Photo Calibration due date TN-90550 1
No Photo Calibration certificate, FW 1.21 No PN 1

Optional Accessories for the LCM500

Table B.2 shows the optional accessories for the LCM500 system.
Table B.2 Components Shipped with the LCM500 System

Part
Picture Description Quantity
Number

Power cord LCM500, US TN-25220 1

Power cord LCM500, UK TN-25221 1

Power cord LCM500, AUS TN-25222 1

Power cord LCM500, India TN-25223 1

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Table B.2 Components Shipped with the LCM500 System (Continued)

Part
Picture Description Quantity
Number

Field Probe Rod with carrying case TN-25156 1

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C. Influence of Temperature and Operating
Voltage

The resistive leakage current depends on the arrester temperature (in

practice the ambient temperature) and the operating voltage. Table C.1
shows calculations for a specific MOSA, illustrating the importance of a
condition monitoring system that takes account of theses two
parameters. The calculations are done for four different ambient
temperatures and three different operating voltages. If the
temperature and voltage simply are not taken into account
(uncorrected values), the measured value of the resistive leakage
current strongly varies (in this specific case from 31 to 112 µA). Thus,
uncorrected leakage current data should not be trusted to give reliable
information about the arrester condition.
However, by using arrester system data and measuring the ambient
temperature and operating voltage at the same time as the condition
monitoring is performed, it is possible to recalculate the leakage
current data to a common reference (20 °C and U=0.7Ur). The resistive
leakage current values will then be approximately the same
independent of the test conditions (see corrected values in Table C.1).
In other words – by taking account of the ambient temperature and
operating voltage, measurements performed under different
conditions can be directly compared, and the measured values will be a
reliable indicator of the arrester condition.
Table C.1 System Voltage, Uncorrected Value, and Corrected Value

Temperature (°C) 0 0 0 20 20 20 40 40 40 50 50 50

System voltage
380 400 420 380 400 420 380 400 420 380 400 420
(kV)
Measured value
31 39 47 47 48 70 67 82 99 75 92 112
[µA], uncorrected

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Table C.1 System Voltage, Uncorrected Value, and Corrected Value

Temperature (°C) 0 0 0 20 20 20 40 40 40 50 50 50

Measured value
46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46
[µA], corrected

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D. Legal Notice

Warranty
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INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
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Maintenance For equipment maintenance, contact:
Doble Engineering Company
85 Walnut Street
Watertown, MA02472 (USA)

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Telephone: 617-926-4900
Email: customerservice@doble.com
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Index

A
AC power supply, defined 3-31 installing 1-3
ambient temperature in normalized data LED lighting patterns 3-33
3-27 surge counter 1-3
Ant. 3rd harm. in test results 1-18 wireless communication 3-35
Ant. input too high error message 2-22 charging
Ant. input too low error message 2-22 battery 3-32
antenna input connector, location of 3-30 LCM500 with LED indicator 3-30
Arr. input too high error message 2-22 probes 3-34
Arr. input too low error message 2-22 COM 1 (RS-232 port), location of 3-30
arrester IDs communication
in test results 1-18 between probes and LCM500 3-35
transferring to the LCM500 5-45 wireless, configuring 5-43
arrester temperature, effect on resistive contact information for LCM500 support
leakage current B-56 2-24
Auto Measurement Menu (figure) 1-14 corrected resistive leakage current B-56
automatic testing 1-14 current output bushings used in self-tests,
location of 3-30
B
backlight, setting 5-43 D
battery Date and Time of First Automatic Test
charging time 3-32 (figure) 1-15
LED, location of 3-30 date, setting 5-43
power source for 3-32 DC power supply (external), location of
baud rate, setting 5-43 3-30
blank display on LCM500 2-24 delete results from LCM500 memory 1-16
bushings used in self-tests, location of disks of FP500, installing 1-4
3-30 display on LCM500 is blank or incomplete
2-24
C Doble contact information for LCM500
support 2-24
CCT500
Dump mode, defined 5-43
charging 3-34
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E testing 1-19
hazards ii
email address for LCM500 support 2-24 High frequency input error message 2-23
entering test parameters 1-6
Error Message Shown During Automatic
Testing (figure) 1-16 I
error messages 2-21 incomplete display on LCM500 2-24
Ethernet Installing the FP500 Disks (figure) 1-5
connection, configuring 5-43 installing the USB driver 5-45
external DC supply, defined 3-31 inventory check 3-29
Ir corr. in test results 1-18
F Ir in test results 1-18
It in test results 1-18
field connector, location of 3-30
firmware, version number 1-9
First-level Setup Fields (figure) 1-10 L
Floating point error error message 2-22 language, selecting 5-43
FP500 LCM500
charging 3-34 contact information 2-24
definition of 3-27 controls and connectors 3-30
disks, installing 1-4 definition of 3-27
installing 1-4 display is blank or incomplete 2-24
LED lighting patterns 3-33 GIS measurements 3-29
wireless communication 3-35 measuring method 3-28
functional test of measuring system 4-38 optional accessories A-53
overview 3-26
G shipping damage 3-29
specifications A-47, A-50
Generating Test Output Signals standard shipped component 3-29
Message (figure) 4-41 transferring arrester IDs to 5-45
GIS measurements 3-29 LCM500 support contact information 2-24
Grounding Connection for Field LCM500 with Wireless Probes (figure)
Measurements (figure) 1-3 3-27
Grounding Connection for Laboratory LCMViewer, definition of 3-27
Measurements (figure) 1-3 leakage current see resistive leakage
current 3-28
H LED lighting patterns (on probes) 3-33
Line setup field values 1-11
Hardware Setup for Test of LCM500 liquid crystal display, location of 3-30
Measuring System (figure) 4-39
Hardware Setup Instructions for
Functional Test (figure) 4-39
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high values 2-24
Main Measuring Menu (figure) 1-9 low values 2-24
Main Menu of LCM500 (figure) 1-9 viewing on LCM500 1-17
mains LED, location of 3-30 RS-232 port
manual testing 1-12 location of 3-30
storing results 1-16 running tests
Measurement in Progress Message automatically 1-14
(figure) 4-40 manually 1-12
measurement method of LCM500 3-28
Measurement System Test Window
(figure) 4-38, 4-41 S
metal oxide surge arrester see MOSA 3-26 safety practices ii
metal-enclosed surge arresters for gas- Sample Automatic Test Results (figure)
insulated substations (GIS) 3-29 1-15
Mode setup field values 1-10 Sample Basic Operating Parameters
MOSA, analysis of 3-26 (figure) 5-42
Sample Dbase Display of Test Results
N (figure) 1-17
Sample Measurement in Progress Window
Network Connections setting 5-43 (figure) 1-12
normalized leakage current data 3-27 Sample Results Window (figure) 1-13
Select button
O location of 3-30
use of 1-6
On/Off button, location of 3-30 selection wheel
operating voltage location of 3-30
effect on resistive leakage current B-56 use of 1-6
in normalized data 3-27 self-test current output bushing, location of
3-30
P Self-test failed error message 2-23
Self-test Message (figure) 1-8
power supply connector, location of 3-30
shipping damage to LCM500 3-29
Signal input error error message 2-21
R soft keys, use of 1-6
Radio window and wireless specifications for LCM500 A-47, A-50
communication 5-43 storing results of manual tests 1-16
requirements for condition monitoring 1-1 surge counter 1-3
resistive leakage current
affected by arrester temperature B-56 T
affected by operating voltage B-56
technical specifications A-47, A-50
corrected and uncorrected B-56
technical support for LCM500 2-24
results
telephone number for LCM500 support
deleting from LCM500 memory 1-16
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Temp setup field values 1-10 V

temperature reading in test results 1-19
Test mode 4-38 V. TRSF connector, location of 3-30
tests version number of firmware, displayed 1-9
deleting results from LCM500 memory viewing test results stored on LCM500
1-16 1-17
disassembling hardware 1-19 voltage, effect on resistive leakage current
displayed results 1-18 B-56
high values 2-24
low values 2-24 W
parameters, entering 1-6
web site address for LCM500 support
run automatically 1-14
2-24
run manually 1-12
wireless communication
storing results 1-16
between probes and LCM500 3-35
troubleshooting 2-21
parameters, setting 5-43
viewing results stored on LCM500
1-17
third-order harmonic analysis of leakage
current 3-28
time, setting 5-43
Toggling Between Stp 1 or Stp 10 (figure)
1-11
Transf. setup field values 1-12
transferring arrester IDs to LCM500 5-45
troubleshooting 2-21
Typical CCT500 Installation (figure) 1-4
Typical Test Results (figure) 1-18
Typical Test Setup for LCM500 System
(figure) 1-2

U
uncorrected resistive leakage current
B-56
unidentified arrester, storing results for
1-16
USB
driver, installing 5-45
port, location of 3-30

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