SVERKER 900

Relay and multifunctional

substation test system

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WITH OVER 25,000 UNITS SOLD TO DATE, SVERKER is synonymous with the very best in relay and
substation testing. New SVERKER 900 now lifts this success to a higher level.

Megger’s skilled designers and testers have taken the best of previous generation equipment and
added modern, state-of-the-art functions (plus a simple stroke of genius) to meet today’s increasing
need for accurate three-phase protection testing in electrical distribution substations, renewable power
generation stations and industrial applications. Intuitive to use and packed in an easy-to-transport box,
SVERKER 900 is ready for your next test assignment.

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 SVERKER 900 – a true hybrid

Now with full three-phase testing capability

The strict demarcation between single and three-phase testing no longer exists. Modern micropro-
cessor-based relay protection platforms demand to be tested with three-phase voltage and current
sources. Yet the need to quickly switch back to single-phase testing of older electromechanical and
solid-state relays still remains. SVERKER 900 Relay and Substation Test System handles both with
finesse. It’s a true hybrid.

Cleverly-designed jumpers ensure safe and simple

switching between test modes
Three current and four voltage generators make
SVERKER 900 a complete three-phase test system. Further-
more, since all voltage and current sources have floating
ungrounded neutral, primary switchgear testing is also
possible. All sources can be used; separate, in parallel or in
series. Quick and reliable transfer between test modes is
taken care of by a series of jumpers. Their patented design,
in combination with the new panel layout, ensures that you
do not accidentally short circuit generator and also they
drastically reduce cabling. SVERKER 900 jumpers – the safe and simple way reset phase status.

Intuitive user-interface adds clarity and flexibility

For times when most of your tests are single-phase, In addition, operating SVERKER 900 via the touch screen
SVERKER 900’s user-interface also simplifies resetting by eliminates the need for a PC in the field.
minimizing the number of button-pushing adjustments Test files and results are simply transferred between the
needed for each new test. Clear coupling graphics shown instrument and a PC via a USB port on the front panel.
on the 5.7” LCD touch-screen also help you make the right Performed relay tests can be saved and used
connections. as ‘test plans’ for repeated test or as a template.
This greatly speeds up testing in the field.

All three current generators in parallel.

Easy-to-follow coupling instructions are shown on the graphic display. Stand-alone functionality in the field. With its built-in
LCD touch-screen and USB port, SVERKER 900 needs no PC.

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 Leave the test site knowing you’ve done a good job

“I need easy-to-use equipment to test my ROCOF relays in distributed generation plants. I also need
to test simple directional over-current relays without getting a headache about calculating the polar-
ization voltage or current, 3U0, Open delta, residual current or voltage. Any suggestions?”
“I rarely use the full capability of our expensive test set. What I really want is lower-cost simple test
sets plus selected advanced set tools for more complex tasks.”
“I wish I had a good programmable powerful test set to test my advanced motor protections without
paying a fortune. Do you have a solution?”

Our answer to these and related needs is simple. SVERKER

900. With a flexibility that simplifies and speeds up field-
testing, it instills confidence in every user.

Power plus versatility

Well capable of generating up to 900 V, SVERKER 900
simplifies performing magnetization curves for current
transformers. In keeping with tradition, its four voltage
generators each offer a generous 125 VA power output. All
are galvanically separated for maximum flexibility. With 300
V per channel, it’s a natural choice in industrial plants Many other testing instruments confront users with an untidy tangle
of confusing cables.
dependent on motor and generator protection testing, as
well as relay protection in MV substations. The three
current generators each deliver up to 35 A and their
combined effect can be fully deployed in single-phase to
reach 105 A in total. At last, you have a modern relay tester
that easily handles instantaneous- trip testing of over current
relay protection (including 5 A secondary input) without
compromise. And without a mass of confusing cables.

Self-Powered Relays
Self-powered relays which grows rapidly with the increase
of distributed generation, is a challenge to modern test
equipment due to the unbalanced and non-linear load. The
powerful current generators of SVERKER 900 perform
accurate tests without a problem. With SVERKER 900, single-phase high-current and high-voltage
connection of a multi-phase test set has never been so simple.

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 Leave the test site knowing you’ve done a good job
What’s more, a transformer differential relay poses
no problems either. Simply add the desired level
of harmonics to test the correct operation of the
harmonics restraint function.

Time measurement made easy

SVERKER 900 has a total of five timer or binary inputs. Four
start internally while the fifth acts completely independent
of generator activation. This allows it to function as an
independent timer for a variety of tasks.

The four internal inputs can be used singly or conditioned

to work together. Just switch on or off inputs as needed. A
few taps on the touch-screen buttons are all that’s needed.
And it’s just as easy to set an individual function for each Familiar, easy-to-follow touch-panel makes setting timer conditions
input. Experienced SVERKER users will feel right at home quick and confident.

when setting timer conditions, which promotes quick,

smooth and confident working.

The Multiple Timing Tests (MTT) feature makes tests of

Inversed Definite Minimum Time (IDMT) relays super fast and
the results are easily evaluated against any of the standard
curves.

Test File Manager saves and reuses tests

A special SVERKER 900 Test File Manager application
accelerates and simplifies relay testing in the field.
Test File Manager both saves performed test results and
allows them to be reused as ‘test plans’ when repeating the
test or as a template for similar tests.

Test files are transferred via USB to a PC, where they PDF report created by SVERKER Viewer from a timing test of an
overcurrent protection
through the SVERKER Viewer software can be analyzed
further, saved as a PDF file and printed as a report.

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For substation engineers everywhere,
this is your ultimate toolbox

The need to test modern relays using three-phase voltage and current sources is clear to all involved
with today’s MV substations. From commissioning engineers needing to ensure compliance to dedi-
cated relay engineers requiring greater power and amplitude to handle a wide spectrum of test
situations, SVERKER 900 is the ultimate universal toolbox – complete, reliable, accurate and very
easy-to-use.

Electrical contractors and service companies, especially

those working in deregulated markets, will also find
SVERKER 900 perfect for the many different assets they
need to test. Similarly, sectors like heavy industry, marine
and oil and gas will also enjoy the ergonomic connector
panel and intuitive user-interface, not only in the substation
environment but also in motor and generator protection
testing.

BINARY INPUTS
Independently programmable and galvanically
separated. Measure both energized and floating contacts.

BINARY OUTPUTS
One change-over contact. Simplifies testing relay re-close
function or simulating breaker status contact.

EXTERNAL TIMER
Universal timer. Can be used independently of voltage or
current outputs, or be used with internal start
and stop conditions.

USB OUTPUT
Primarily for report data upload/download, or if you would
like to control the screen from keyboard and mouse.

ANALOG MEASURING INPUTS

Ampmeter: 0–10 A
Voltmeter: 0–900 V
Measurements available: (P, Q, S, power factor), impedance
(resistance, reactance), frequency and phase angle.

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 For substation engineers everywhere,
this is your ultimate toolbox

All current and voltage generators are

galvanically separated. Can be controlled
independently with respect to:
• AC or DC
• Frequency
• Amplitude
• Phase Angle

CURRENT GENERATORS
High-current terminals secure high-power connections
during single-phase testing of over-current relays and
low-voltage breakers.

3 power generators, fully isolated.

Connect in series or parallel. Jumpers help avoid
wrong connections.

VOLTAGE GENERATORS
4 voltage generators. Fully-isolated.
Connect in series or parallel. Also protected against
incorrect wiring. 900 V is sufficient to record CT
saturation curves in most MV substations.

LCD TOUCH SCREEN

LCD touch-screen with full control of instruments and
test types.

Fields for test condition inputs and measurements.

DIAL
Dial sets generator output. Also for ramping or
searching for function values during testing.

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Wide range of test functions plus simple, efficient working
Using SVERKER 900 is simplicity itself. It takes the obvious, logical ergonomics of previous genera-
tions and adds new, highly-intuitive panel and screen layouts. Setting the correct voltage and current
generator output couldn’t be easier. Plus you have all the instruments you need to generate accurate
test measurements without fuss or bother. The result is simpler and more efficient working. Here are
some examples.

Flexible and powerful CT magnetization Instrument

Test engineers performing servicing jobs in power stations or In relay testing, this function is mostly used to determine the
substations can take great comfort in the knowledge that SVERKER different knee-point voltages of respective current transformers
900 handles both simple over-current protection and maintenance characterized by having at least two separate cores with different
tests on generator protection. The power it generates is sufficient saturation curves. Commissioning engineers thus need to ensure
for heavy-powered older generations of back-up relay protections as that these are correctly connected. If not, correct relay functionality
well as checking the knee-point voltage of connected transformers. at high fault currents may be compromised.

Pre-fault – fault instrument Advanced mode – enables harmonics generation

A timing test used mainly to test relays that require simulation of In this mode, each individual generator can be set to generate a
a pre-fault state before the fault simulation. Both pre-fault and fault harmonic waveform. A second and third layer of harmonics can
states can be configured individually (including time duration). be super-imposed over the fundamental frequency with a user-
SVERKER 900 will then measure the test object’s trip time from selectable portion of the fundamental frequency and selectable
when the fault state was initiated. Multiple Timing Test (MTT) harmonics frequency.
feature with reference curve Inverse Definite Minimum Time (IDMT)
according to IEC60255-151:2009, simplifies test and verification of In addition, the fundamental frequency can be set to any value
between 10 Hz and 600 Hz, allowing for DC to cater for high-
the tripping times for the different current amplitudes.
current DC applications.
Ramp instrument
The ramp test is very similar to pre-fault – fault. Set a ramp rate Impedance instrument
between the states (individually for each generator if you wish) To test distance protection effectively this instrument allows to
as well as the threshold and time measurement. SVERKER 900 test relays directly from the so called impedance plane, where
automatically determines the pick-up or drop-off values. the conversion from the impedance into voltages and currents is
automatically done by SVERKER 900. Pre-fault fault, ramp, click-on-
This instrument is particularly well suited for generator protection fault tests etc. can be performed.
applications, such as ROCOF, frequency, under/over voltage
functionality, etc., where the need for flexible control of rate-of- Continuous software development
change for any set parameter is paramount. Continuous development of SVERKER 900 software will make
additional measurement instruments available on a regular basis.
Sequence instrument This ensures that users always have the most up-to-date means of
You can define up to 16 different sequence states, freely setting performing relay and substation testing at their disposal.
values for generator voltage, current, phase angle and frequency
in each one. Similarly, the binary inputs can be used to set stop
conditions dependent on or independent of each other. This
operating mode is most often used to simulate and test auto
reclosers, motor starts and re-striking earth faults.

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 Wide range of test functions plus simple, efficient working

By helping detect and counteract islanding in distributed power generators, SVERKER 900 eliminates concerns about test equipment power capacity and
SVERKER 900’s ramp instrument helps to protect utility workers. facilitates setting up the test sequence.

Testing distributed generation plants l

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In the strive to become climate neutral, electricity and renewable finished
energy sources, such as wind and solar, plays a key role. The ls
significant increase of distributed power generation puts new
demands on grid safety and regulation. With this in mind IEC in
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2019 released a new standard, IEC 60255-181:2019, specifying
ST LT
relay performances and test methodologies of frequency relays
including ROCOF protection. Locked rotor
after starting

ROCOF’s role is to detect power supply failures and Staring time (ST) Locked rotor time (LT)

isolate the generator in the event of loss of supply. Case of locked rotor after starting.

If the power flow from the utility supply prior to an islanding CT-testing
generator is not zero, the frequency changes to the islanded All decision-making depends on accurate information and
system’s natural resonance frequency. Islanding can be dangerous managing a power grid protection system is no different. That
to utility workers, who may not realize that a circuit is still powered, both current and voltage transformers are properly connected
and it may prevent automatic re-connection of devices. to their protection and give correct values is fundamental to this
task. Since the very beginning, the SVERKER family of relay and
It is therefore essential that distributed generators both detect
substation testing equipment has always helped simplify CT testing
islanding and immediately stop producing power. The ramp
and verification. SVERKER 900 is no exception. This new full three-
instrument is compliant with the IEC 60255-181:2019 standard
phase testing model has now been developed to encompass:
and SVERKER 900 offers quick, safe and convenient testing of the
vital ROCOF function. „ Excitation curves
„ Polarity
Motor protection testing „ Ratio
Motor protection is a very common feature in most industrial
„ Burden
facilities, including power generation. It also requires a great deal
of power; extended loading time at high power is needed for the
actual relay testing, for example. Furthermore, the set-up curve is
quite complex.

It’s a big advantage for users if they can test this protection to the
full without worrying about test equipment capacity. A simple and
intuitive user interface for setting up the test sequence demanded
by the relay also makes their work much easier. SVERKER 900
delivers on both counts.

The accurate CT testing information provided by SVERKER 900 helps

manage power grid protection systems.

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 Specifications

CE-MARKING GENERATION SECTION

EMC 2014/30/EU VOLTAGE GENERATORS
LVD 2014/35/EU Voltage outputs U1, U2, U3 and U4/DC
GENERAL All voltage sources/generators are galvanically separated from each other
Mains input 100–240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz and from ground.
Current consumption 10 A (max) Floating common return is made using jumper connectors.
Power consumption 1800 VA (max)
Dimensions, Instrument 350 x 270 x 220 mm Range
(13.8” x 10.6” x 8.7”) 4 x 300 V AC, 125 VA (max)
Weight, Instrument 15.2 kg (35.5 lbs) 4 x 300 V DC, 125 W (max)
Phase
MEASUREMENT SECTION Angle range 0º–360º
TIMER INPUTS 1, 2, 3 ,4 and EXTRA TIMER Start/Stop Resolution < 0.1º
Number 6 galvanically separated Frequency range 10 Hz–600 Hz
Type Dry or wet contacts max,
240 V AC or 340 V DC
Timer Voltage generators in single-phase mode, AC or DC
Resolution 0.1 ms 4 Voltage Voltage Power (max) Current
generators (max)
BINARY OUTPUTS in parallel: 300 V 375 VA 1.2 A
Insulation 250 V AC U1 // U2 // U3 // U4
100 V 300 VA 3.0 A
Current 1 A (max)
67 V 300 VA 4.5 A
Voltage 250 V AC or 120 V DC
External load: min 7 Ω
Voltmeter
3 Voltage Voltage Power (max) Current
Measurement method AC true RMS, DC mean value generators (max)
AC/DC 0-900 V in 4 fields in parallel: 300 V 312 VA 1.0 A
U1 // U2 // U3
Resolution 1 mV 100 V 250 VA 2.5 A
Ammeter 67 V 250 VA 3.7 A
Measurement method AC true RMS, DC mean value External load: min 9 Ω
AC/DC 0-900 V in 4 fields 4 Voltage Voltage Power (max) Current
generators (max)
Resolution 0.1 mA
in series: 900 V 450 VA 0.5 A
U1 – U2 – U3 – U4
400 V 360 VA 0.9 A
Extra measurements
268 V 350 VA 1.3 A
Power factor and phase angle measurements
External load: min 100 Ω
Ranges Resolution Inaccuracy
3 Voltage Voltage Power (max) Current
Power factor cosϕ -0.01 (cap) to 1 to +0.01 (ind) < 0.01 <0.04
generators (max)
Phase angle (º) 1) 0º–360º <0.1º <0.8º in series: 900 V 350 VA 0.4 A
U1 – U2 – U3
300 V 280 VA 0.9 A
Impedance and power measurement
200 V 275 VA 1.4 A
AC Z (Ω), R(Ω), X (Ω), P (W), S (VA), Q (VAR) External load: min 75 Ω
DC R (Ω), P(W)
1)
Valid with current >1 A and voltage > 10 V

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 Ordering information
CURRENT GENERATORS ORDERING INFORMATION
Current outputs I1, I2 and I3
All current generators are galvanically separated from each other Item Art. No.
and from ground. SVERKER 900 BASIC CR-19090
Floating common return is made using jumper connectors. Main instrument
Pre-fault – Fault instrument
Range
3-phase AC 3 x 35 A SVERKER 900 STANDARD CR-19092
3-phase DC 3 x 35 A Main instrument
3-phase AC 3 x 20 A continuous CT Magnetization instrument
3-phase DC 3 x 20 A continuous Pre-fault – Fault instrument
Power Ramping instrument
3-phase AC (max) 3 x 277 VA Sequencer instrument
3-phase DC (max) 3 x 275 W
SVERKER 900 EXPERT* CR-19094
Max operating voltage 50 Vrms
Main instrument
Phase
CT Magnetization instrument
Angle range 0º–360º
Pre-fault – Fault instrument
Resolution < 0.1º Ramping instrument
Frequency range 10 Hz–600 Hz Sequencer instrument
Impedance instrument

Current generators in parallel: I1 // I2// I3

Current Power (max) Voltage (max) Duty cycle
16 A 816 VA 51 V Continuous ACCESSORIES – INCLUDED
26.5 A 827 VA 31.2 V Continuous Test cable set standard GA-00030
45.5 A 819 VA 18 V Continuous Protective cable GA-00200
60 A 800 VA 14 V Continuous Cable set GA-00036
105 A 721 VA 7V At least 15 repeti- Flight case with wheels GD-00185
tions: 10 s ON and
20 s OFF ACCESSORIES – OPTIONAL
Flight case (no wheels) GD-00182
Current generators in series: I1 – I2 – I3 Low current adapter CR-90010
Current Power (max) Voltage (max) Duty cycle
17.6 A 827 VA 47 V Continuous
SVERKER Viewer PC Software CR-8101X
2.5 A 403 VA 161 V Continuous

Test cable set standard. (GA-00030) Protective cable. (GA-00200)

Cable set, to be used up to 900 V. Flight case with wheels.

(GA-00036) (GD-00185)

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Subject to change without notice.
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