Armature preparation. SKF Baker AWA-IV 4 kV, Baker AWA-IV 12 kV, Baker AWA-IV 12 HO, Baker AWA-IV Series, Baker AWA-IV 2 kV

Using the Baker ZTX with Baker AWA-IV analyzers

4) Connect the ATF-5000 armature testing accessory to the FOOT SWITCH connector on the front panel of the Baker ZTX.

5) Connect the ATF-5000 surge and sense cables to the Baker ZTX surge and sense cables (rounded connectors).

6) Use the thumbwheel to adjust the width of the bar-bar armature test accessory to fit the width of two adjacent bars on the armature being tested. ATF-5000 contacts should be centered within each bar.

Figure 134. ATF-5000 bar-to-bar armature test accessory.

NOTE

Refer to the ATF-5000 User Manual for more information on using and maintaining the accessory.

Other accessories, such as SKF test probes, can also be used during bar-to-bar testing.

Armature preparation

1) Identify the bar on the armature to be used as “Bar 1.”

2) It is also helpful to label every 5th or 10th bar.

3) Insulating tape works well for labeling the bars.

PUB CM/I4 71-015 EN V13.2 Static Motor Analyzer—Baker AWA-IV User Manual 135