On-line Capacitance Measuring for Dataand Communication Cables Cat. 5/6,Coax, CATV, Telephone, Singles and more

CAPAC® HS

CapacitanceMeasuring Systems

• Accurate and stable measurement• Very fast analog output

• Very low noise level

• Suitable for FFT (Fast Fourier Transform)

• Digital output for connecting toprocessors and display units

• Separate processor and display forgreatest mounting flexibility

• For OEM applications

pF/m

5555566666.....44444

The CAPAC® HS (High-Speed) is a high-speed capacitance measuring system with an extended bandwidth formeasuring the coaxial capacitance of communication cables in insulation lines. This offers all the benefits of "OnLine" capacitance measurement, such as:

• Accurate, continuous measurement and monitoring of the wire capacitance• "Pinhole" function; pore and hole detection in the production• Communication with superior computers, including PROFIBUS DP• Direct connection with a "ZUMBACH FFT Spectrum Analyzer" to determine the structural return loss• Process control as well as statistical monitoring and production log

Description

Data acquisition systems from ZUMBACH such asUSYS-CAPAC® HS, USYS 2000, CELLMASTER®,CI PC-FFT Analyzer or also other customer sidesystems, such as PLC‘s and Host computers, processand display the measured value(s).

The MR... measuring tube isthe actual sensor. It measuresthe coaxial capacitance ofthe conductor over a definedlength.

The CAPAC® HS electronic unit treatsthe signals acquired by the measuringtube. It transmits the capacitance overdifferent interfaces to the connecteddata processing system.

System Overviews

Fast Analog Output

PLC, CELLMASTER®

system fromZUMBACH(USYS 5002)

PC FFTCAPAC® HS-CMK-xx

2 m

J-Interface

PC FFTCAPAC® HS-J-xx

2 m

PC FFTCAPAC® HS-RS-xx

2 m

Fast AnalogOutput

PROFIBUS DP

PC FFTCAPAC® HS-DP-xx

2 m

Host

Fast Analog Output

RS 232/422/485

Fast Analog Output

RS 4

85

6.5 ft.

6.5 ft.

6.5 ft.

6.5 ft.

USYS 10 and other ZUMBACH processors

2

MR.12.100.CD 1)

MR.12.50.HSD 1)

Measuring Tubes

1) D = with pressure chamber adapter

ACTIVE Measuring Tubes

These measuring tubes with the patented "Active Tube" principle provide extremely high measuring accuracy,independent of water quality (conductivity, mineral content and PH factor). The "active tubes" cover a widerange of applications.

Measuring tube model: MR.12.100.C MR.12.100.CD 1) MR.20.200.C MR.36.200.C MR.68.200.C

Part no. MR.012.12000 MR.012.12100 MR.020.20000 MR.036.36000 MR.068.68000

Inner diameter 12 mm (.47 in.) 12 mm (.47 in.) 20 mm (.79 in.) 36 mm (1.42 in.) 68 mm (2.68 in.)

Active measuring length 100 mm (3.94 in.) 100 mm (3.94 in.) 200 mm (7.87 in.) 200 mm (7.87 in.) 200 mm (7.87 in.)

Max. cable diameter 2) 8 mm (.32 in.) 8 mm (.32 in.) 13 mm (.52 in.) 24 mm (.95 in.) 45 mm (1.8 in.)

Measuring frequency 20 kHz / 2 V 20 kHz / 2 V 20 kHz / 1 V 20 kHz / 1 V 20 kHz / 1 V

Weight 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs) 4.9 kg (10.8 lbs) 7.7 kg (17 lbs) 17.8 kg (39.3 lbs)

Max. water temperature 70 °C (158 ºF) 70 °C (158 ºF) 70 °C (158 ºF) 70 °C (158 ºF) 60 °C (140 ºF)

PASSIVE Measuring Tubes

These measuring tubes have a shorter active measuring length. They are specially designed for the measurementof high frequency communication cables where high longitudinal resolution is necessary. These "passive tubes"feature a very high signal to noise ratio as well as a large band width. This is especially advantageouswhen small capacitance fluctuations must be monitored e.g. for FFT analysis.

Measuring tube model: MR.12.50.HS MR.12.50.HSD 1) MR.20.50.HS MR.36.50.HS MR.68.50.HS

Part no. MR.012.12510 MR.012.12610 MR.020.20510 MR.036.36510 MR.068.68510

Inner diameter 12 mm (.47 in.) 12 mm (.47 in.) 20 mm (.79 in.) 36 mm (1.42 in.) 68 mm (2.68 in.)

Active measuring length 50 mm (1.97 in.) 50 mm (1.97 in.) 50 mm (1.97 in.) 50 mm (1.97 in.) 50 mm (1.97 in.)

Max. cable diameter 2) 8 mm (.32 in.) 8 mm (.32 in.) 13 mm (.52 in.) 24 mm (.95 in.) 45 mm (1.8 in.)

Measuring frequency 20 kHz / 2 V 20 kHz / 2 V 20 kHz / 2 V 20 kHz / 2 V 20 kHz / 2 V

Weight 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs) 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs) 4.9 kg (10.8 lbs) 7.4 kg (16.3 lbs) 15.4 kg (33 lbs)

Max. water temperature 70 °C (158 ºF) 70 °C (158 ºF) 70 °C (158 ºF) 70 °C (158 ºF) 60 °C (140 ºF)

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1) MR.12.100.CD equipped with pressure chamber to be installed in spray cooling tanks on production lines reaching up to 3000 m/min.(9000 ft./min.)

Two measuring systems, including each five tube sizes are available:

MR.12

MR.20

MR.36

MR.68

1) MR.12.50.HSD equipped with pressure chamber to be installed in spray cooling tanks on production lines reaching up to 3000 m/min.(9000 ft./min.)

2) Indicative value only; the max. diameter depends on the largest cable diameter to be expected (incl. lumps, ties etc.)

2) Indicative value only; the max. diameter depends on the largest cable diameter to be expected (incl. lumps, ties etc.)

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Electronic UnitsThe CAPAC® HS electronic unit is connected to themeasuring tube via a 2 m long cable. The electronicunit has a robust aluminium housing which meetsIP 65 protection standards. Depending on the model,the user disposes of a "J" interface for the connectionof ZUMBACH processors, serial interfaces for thecommunication with superior computer systems ora PROFIBUS DP interface. All models standardlyinclude a fast analog output with a selectable bandwidth for connection to FFT systems as well as apinhole detection feature with selectable sensitivityfor the detection of holes and pores.

Electronic Unit Measuring tube Accuracy Repeatability 1) Bandwidth Ground potentialanalog output analog output

CAPAC® HS-xxx-AA Active measuring tubes ± 0.1 pF/m ± 0.15 % ± 0.050 pF/m 1...40 Hz earth potentialCAPAC® HS-xxx-AI MR.xx.xx.C/CD (± 0.05 pF/ft ± 0.15 %) (± 0.015 pF/ft) (adjustable) free of potential

CAPAC® HS-xxx-PA Passive measuring tubes ± 0.1 pF/m ± 0.3 % ± 0.018 pF/m 1...600 Hz earth potentialCAPAC® HS-xxx-PI MR.xx.xx.HS/HSD (± 0.05 pF/ft ± 0.3 %) (± 0.006 pF/ft) (adjustable) free of potential

Model

CAPAC® HS

A: Analog output without isolation amplifierI: Analog output with isolation amplifier

A: Active measuring tubeP: Passive measuring tube

J: CAPAC® HS-J with J-interface and analog outputCMK:CAPAC® HS-CMK with analog output onlyRS: CAPAC® HS-RS with RS 232/485 interface and analog outputDP: CAPAC® HS-DP with PROFIBUS DP and analog output

Specific Data of the Electronic Units

1) Values within ± 3 Sigma (99.7 %) U95 , Averaging time 0.1 sec.

Measuring Range (selectable) : 0...300 pF/m (100 pF/ft) or 0...600 pF/m (200 pf/ft) at CAPAC® HS-xxx-Px also 0...1800 pF/m (600 pf/ft)Relay output / Load capacity : Change-over contact 250 VAC 1 A / 50 VDC 1 AExternal control voltage : 12...30 VDC "Remote ON/OFF"Environmental temperature : Max. 0...40 °C (32...104 °F)Max. humidity : 95% not condensatingType of protection : IP 65Power supply : 110...115 / 220...230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 16 VAWeight : 4.1 kg (9 lbs), without measuring tube MR...

Main Data of the Electronic Unit

Part number overview / Nomenclature of model designationElectronic Unit CAPAC® HS-xxx-AA CAPAC® HS-xxx-AI CAPAC® HS-xxx-PA CAPAC® HS-xxx-PI

CAPAC® HS-J-xx CAP.305.31010 CAP.305.31020 CAP.305.32010 CAP.305.32020

CAPAC® HS-CMK-xx CAP.305.21010 CAP.305.21020 CAP.305.22010 CAP.305.22020

CAPAC® HS-RS-xx CAP.305.41010 CAP.305.41020 CAP.305.42010 CAP.305.42020

CAPAC® HS-DP-xx CAP.305.51010 CAP.305.51020 CAP.305.52010 CAP.305.52020

� For Processing/Display Units USYS 10, USYS 2000etc. ask for special litarature

•• Serial interface PROFIBUS DP, RS-485, max. 12 MBaud

Protocol in compliance to DIN 19245-1 and 19245-3• Serial interface for service, RS-232C, ZUMBACH ASCII protocol• Fast analog output 0...10 VDC / 5 mA (short-circuit proof)• Relay outputs for pinhole and general alarm

CAPAC® HS-DP-xx: Serial interface PROFIBUS DP

•• Serial interface for Host, RS-232C and RS485/RS-422.

max. 19.2 kBaud ZUMBACH ASCII protocol orANSI X3.28-2.5-A4 multidrop protocol

• Serial interface for service, RS-232C, ZUMBACH ASCII protocol• Fast analog output 0...10 VDC / 5 mA (short-circuit proof)• Relay outputs for Pinhole and general alarm

CAPAC® HS-RS-xx: Serial interface RS

•• J interface for the connection to a ZUMBACH USYS processor;

all USYS include serial interfaces RS.• Fast analog output 0...10 VDC / 5 mA (short-circuit proof)• Relay outputs for pinhole and general alarm

CAPAC® HS-J-xx: J-interface connection

•• Fast analog output 0...10 VDC / 5 mA (short-circuit proof)• Relay outputs for Pinhole and general alarm

CAPAC® HS-CMK-xx: Analog output only

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445 (17.52)

MR.12. / MR.20 / MR.36 / MR.68 Dimensions see below table

A

M 8

C

DE

Fø 46.5 (1.83)

B

Dimensions: mm (in.)

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MR.12.100.CDMR.12.50.HSD

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�

�

20

5 (

8.0

7)

ø 6

4 (

2.5

2)

Dimensional Drawings of the Measuring Tubes

Measuring tube models A B C D E F

MR.12.100.C/MR.12.50 HS 272 (10.71) 253 (9.96) 96 (3.78) 223 (8.78) 205 (8.78) 102…138 (4.02…5.43)

MR.20.200.C/MR.20.50 HS 484 (19.06) 253 (9.96) 80 (3.15) 216 (8.50) 213 (8.39) 302…348 (11.89…13.70)

MR.36.200.C/MR.36.50.HS 734 (28.89) 270 (10.63) 100 (3.94) 223 (8.78) 220 (8.66) 424…654 (1.67…25.75)

MR.68.200.C/MR.68.50.HS 1204 (47.40) 330 (12.99) 160 (6.30) 238 (9.37) 250 (9.84) 385…1135 (15.16…44.69)

Additional accessories:- Cleaning sets for measuring tubes- Cable guides for different diameters

Accessories

Special capacitors and tube adapters are available for the calibration of the CAPAC® HS systems.They allow a simple yet effective check of the measuring accuracy.

Measuring tube Range 0...300 pF/m (100 pF/ft.) Range 0...600 pF/m (200 pF/ft.) Range 0...1800 pF/m (600 pF/ft.)Capacitor Part no. Capacitor Part no. Capacitor Part no.

MR.xx.50.xx CC1-14 CC.102.00030 CC1-27 CC.102.00040 CC1-56 CC.102.00060

MR.xx.100.xx CC1-27 CC.102.00040 CC1-56 CC.102.00050

MR.xx.200.xx CC1-56 CC.102.00050 CC1-95 CC.102.00060

Calibration capacitors CC1-xx

Measuring tube Adapter Part no.

MR.12.xx.xx MA-MR12 MA.012.12000

MR.20.xx.xx MA-MR20 MA.020.20000

MR.36.xx.xx MA-MR36 MA.036.36000

MR.68.xx.xx MA-MR68 MA.068.68000

Measuring tube adapters MA-MR-xx

Dim

ensi

on

s m

m (

inch

)

CAPACCAPAC®® HSHS

16 (.63)

16

0 (

6.3

)

11

0 (

4.3

3)

360 (14.17)

340 (13.39)

18

0 (

7.0

9)

19

6 (

7.7

2)

90

(3

.54

)1

9 (

.75

)

4 x ø 6.3 (4 x ø .25)

6.5 (.25)

High Speed Capacitance Processor

Dimensional Drawing of the Electronic Unit

CA

PA.0

02

.00

01

.E 1

9.0

8.1

99

9

CELLMASTER® • Process Control System (connectable to a CAPAC® HS-CMK-xx electronic unit)

• Extrusion process control for data and communication cables(foam or solid insulation)

� Please ask for detailed documentation

CI PC-FFT Kit • On-line Spectrum Analyzer (connectable to all CAPAC® HS electronic units)

• For spectral on-line analysis by means of FFT• Calculates structural return loss and corresponding frequencies• Alarms at tolerance exceedings

� Please ask for detailed documentation

USAZUMBACH Electronics Corp.140 Kisco AvenueMount Kisco, NY 10549-1412Phone ++1 914 241 7080Fax ++1 914 241 7096E-mail: sales@zumbach.comwww.zumbach.com

Other ZUMBACH companiesin Argentina, Belgium, China,France, Germany, Italy, Spainand Taiwan, plus agents andservice in more than 40countries.

Switzerland (H.Q.)ZUMBACH Electronic AGP.O. BoxCH-2552 OrpundTel. ++41/ (0)32 / 356 04 00Fax ++41/ (0)32 / 356 04 30E-mail: sales@zumbach.ch

UKZUMBACH Electronics Ltd.Power RoadLondon W4 5PTPhone ++44 (0)181 995 52 13Fax ++44 (0)181 994 67 89E-mail: 106611.2307@compuserve.com

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•Technical specifications are subject to change without notice

Signal Processing / Peripherals

USYS-CAPAC® HS • Control and Display Unit (connectable to a CAPAC® HS-J-xx electronic unit)

• Display (LED) and capacitance monitoring of the wire in real time• 2 serial ports for connecting printer, remote display and host computer• Various versions with or without controller• Statistics• Easy to operate• Table top or 19" rack mountable• Relay, digital and analog output• Can be mounted up to a distance of 200 m (656 ft.) from the CAPAC® HS

USYS 2000 • Hi-Tech Processor (connectable to a CAPAC® HS-J-xx electronic unit)

• Measurement, display and control for one or multiple gauges• Bright high resolution LCD display• User friendly design - operator panel with choice of languages• Measured parameters under smart SIGMA EXPERT control• Large product library• SPC data and graphics, strip chart and more

� ask for detailed documentation

Table top

19" rack

Represented by:

The ZUMBACH GroupAgents and Service

ZUMBACH Worldwide Sales And Service Network

USYS-CAPAC® FD • Fault Detector (connectable to a CAPAC® HS-J-PA electronic unit)

• CAPAC® FD - High sensitive, capacitance based Fault Detector for cablejackets

Alarm

ZUMBACH USYS CELLMASTER : AWG 26 FSKType : Foam-Skin Date 05/21/93 Time :10:51:42 Cap.

Dia.

Heat

Reset

TroughCont-ract

TroughExpand

CAPACITANCE 50.46O -DIAMETER 0.02948 I -DIAMETER 0.01555

Actual - + Nominal➤➤

51.50 pF/ft.

0.02950 in.

0.01565 in.

Controller

EXPANSION

Trough

Heat SRD

WEIGHT

Weight SRD

Capacitance minimum tolerance exceeded

30.27 %

0.2225 gr/3ft.

� Ask for special literature