High resolution impulse analysing system - hardware and software implementation

Abstract

This research project objective is to develop an impulse analysing system consisting of data acquisition, analysis, reporting and storage. The main contribution of this research project is a cheaper alternative to the commercially available system such as HiAS743 and DiAS733 manufactured by Haefely This system is made up of digital oscilloscope (PicoSope) and personal computer with installed LabVIEW software. LabVIEW codes for the system operation were written. Other equipment used in the experimental work are an impulse voltage generator, impulse divider, attenuator, and transmission cable. The measuring and analysing system was successfully tested and calibrated. The system is ready to be used for high voltage impulse measurements as alternative and back-up to the current systems used in UTM.