Circuit breaker analysers compared

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Circuit breaker analysers compared
CAB: handheld breaker and timer analyser CAT Advanced Series: breaker analyzers CAT: circuit breaker analyzers Switch Analyser SA10 CAT100 No product page on this site CAT250 No product page on this site CAT500 No product page on this site CBTS No product page on this site
Main contacts3 inputs (1 per phase); pre-insertion 10 Ω – 5 kΩ3, 6 or 12 inputs (up to 4 breaks per phase)3 or 6 inputs (1 or 2 breaks per phase)12 channels, 48 V DC3 or 6 inputs (up to 2 breaks per phase); pre-insertion 10 Ω – 5 kΩ3, 6 or 12 inputs (up to 4 breaks per phase); pre-insertion 10 Ω – 5 kΩUp to 12 inputs (4 breaks per phase); simultaneous timing, static and dynamic resistance with both sides grounded via CAT modules3 main and 3 pre-insertion resistor channels
Auxiliary contactsNot stated on the product page6, dry or wet3, dry or wet, galvanically isolated6 channels, 24 V DC; usable as main contacts4, dry or wet, galvanically isolated6, dry or wet, galvanically isolated6, dry or wet, galvanically isolated6, dry or wet, galvanically isolated
Travel and analogue channelsDC voltage: ±300 V; typical accuracy ±0.5% ±0.5% FS6, ranges ±1 / ±5 / ±60 / ±300 V AC/DCNot stated on the product page3, digital or analogue4 voltage channels ±1 / ±5 / ±60 / ±300 V AC/DC
Travel: 1 digital and 1 analog transducer
6 voltage channels ±1 / ±5 / ±60 / ±300 V AC/DC
Travel: 3 digital and 3 analog transducers
Vibration: 3 channels
6 voltage channels ±1 / ±5 / ±60 / ±300 V AC/DC
Travel: 3 digital and 3 analog transducers
Vibration: 3 channels
3 transducer channels (digital rotary encoder or linear potentiometer)
Built-in micro-ohmmeterNot stated on the product page200 or 500 A by model (not on CAT64A/CAT124A)Not stated on the product page200 A; 0 – 1000 ΩNot stated in the documentationOptional, 200 or 500 A; 0.1 µΩ – 999.9 mΩ; ±(0.1 % rdg + 0.1 % FS); dynamic resistance at 40 kHzOptional, 200 or 500 A; 0.1 µΩ – 999.9 mΩ
CAT modules: 100 A per channel; 0.1 µΩ – 3000 mΩ static; 10 µΩ – 200 mΩ dynamic
5 – 100 A DC; 0.1 µΩ – 999.9 mΩ; ±(0.2 % rdg + 0.2 % FS)
ModelsCAT-P and CAT-HCAT35, CAT36, CAT65, CAT66, CAT125, CAT126, CAT64A and CAT124ACAT03, CAT31, CAT61, CAT34 and CAT64Not stated on the product pageCAT100 with 3 or 6 timing channels, with or without batteryCAT250 with 3, 6 or 12 timing channelsCAT500 with 3, 6 or 12 timing channels; CAT505Stationary system in 19" cabinet with industrial PC; routine, type and endurance testing
Timing resolution0.05 – 10 ms; sampling up to 20 kHz0.025 ms (40 kHz); accuracy ±0.01% ±0.1 ms0.1 ms (10 kHz); accuracy 0.05% rdg20 µs, sampling up to 50 kHz0.025 ms (40 kHz); accuracy ±0.05 % rdg ± resolution0.025 ms (40 kHz); accuracy ±0.05 % rdg ± resolution0.025 ms (40 kHz); accuracy ±0.05 % rdg ± resolution0.025 ms (40 kHz) or better; ±(0.05 % rdg + resolution)
Coils and motor±35 A with 30/300 A DC clamps6, ±35 A AC/DC; 25 mA resolution2 channels, ±35 A; coil control 300 V / 35 AUp to 300 V AC/DC; 32 A coils, 90 A motor2 channels (close and trip), 300 V DC / 35 A DC; ±35 A DC measurement6 (3 open and 3 close), 300 V DC / 35 A DC; ±35 A AC/DC measurement; coil resistance 1 – 999 Ω6 (3 open and 3 close), 300 V DC / 35 A DC; ±35 A AC/DC measurement; coil resistance 1 – 999 Ω3 close and 3 open coils; up to 300 V DC/AC and 35 A
Memory and communicationsOver 30,000 resultsNot stated on the product page500 tests; USB and optional thermal printerRS-232 and USB; wireless kit up to 100 m7" touchscreen; USB and Ethernet; optional 58 mm thermal printer10.1" touchscreen; USB and Ethernet; optional 112 mm thermal printer10.1" touchscreen; USB and Ethernet; optional 112 mm thermal printerNot stated in the documentation
Power supplyLi-ion; up to 8 h of useNot stated on the product pageLi-ion 14.4 V, 6800 mAh; up to 8 hMains supply: 100 – 240 V AC/DC, 50/60 Hz, 50 W
Internal battery: 12 V lead, service life up to 8 years
90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 250 VA; optional Li-ion battery 14.4 V, 6800 mAh, up to 8 h90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 250 VA (1900 VA with 200 A micro-ohmmeter; 3900 VA with 500 A)90 – 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 250 VA (1900 VA with 200 A micro-ohmmeter; 3900 VA with 500 A)Not stated in the documentation
Dimensions and weight1.4 kg (CAT-P); 1.6 kg (CAT-H)480 × 197 × 395 mm; 10.7 – 13.2 kg405 × 170 × 335 mm; 5.5 – 7 kg458 x 331 x 153 mm; about 12 kg503 × 406 × 193 mm; 8.5 kg505 × 409 × 257 mm; from 13.2 kg depending on options505 × 409 × 257 mm; 15.5 – 17 kg (CAT505 from 13.6 kg)Not stated in the documentation
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