BAUR Insulating Fluids Testing.

Networks are sensitive.

We help you to protect them.

A good investment to avoid high costs.

Insulating fluids testing with BAUR.
Insulating fluids are a key component of much electrical

Maximum quality, reliability and precision for

equipment. Highly refined mineral oils, silicone fluids, vegetable

the safety and profitability of your facilities.

oil (natural esters) and synthetic esters guarantee the operation

of transformers, medical and safety or even radar technology

BAUR oil testers are characterised by quality recognised

devices. Insulating materials lose their insulating and cooling

worldwide. Quality in the definition of BAUR and its customers

properties due to impurities and ageing. The consequences

are not empty words. It is determined by criteria which have a

include damage and failures of equipment and systems, even

direct or indirect impact:

catastrophic failures resulting in transformer fires and the

consequent costs and environmental damage.

Precision, reliability and scope of measuring results

Reduction of testing time and costs

The testing of insulating fluids is therefore legally stipulated and

High degree of individualisation and user friendliness

regulated through national and international standards. Equally

Long lifetime of instruments

important are the economic reasons for regular testing to

include extended lifetime of equipment and optimal use of

With these principles, BAUR makes complex technologies and

insulanting oils to achieve enormous potential savings.

complex standards easy, safe and profitable for the customer.

Well thought out and up-to-the-minute details.

The new generation of BAUR oil testers.

Insulating fluids are sensitive. Even

smallest impurities, air intake, gas
formation and humidity affect their properties.
It is important to minimise faults and
effect on the sample during handling. This
is the only way to get defined and
reproducible measuring results. The
optimisation of measuring and switch-off
technology therefore is another
unique and innovative benefit from BAUR.

The device portfolio of BAUR covers

extensive test procedures and methods.

The extremely efficient laboratory instrument BAUR

With the BAUR KFM 3000 tester, the water content in

DTA 100 C for continuous operation and the mobile tester

insulating oils is determined according to the Karl-Fischer

BAUR DPA 75 C are used for breakdown voltage tests and

method. It allows the exact determination of even the

subsequently to determine the degree of impurity due to

smallest quantities of water.

external particles and water.

The unique laboratory device worldwide BAUR DTL C, is

The oil testing software, ITS, optimises the mostly tedious

used to determine the dissipation factor tan , the specific

but necessary post-processing, documentation, archiving and

resistance and the relative permittivity r. These parameters

comparability of measuring results.

indicate the refining quality and purity of oils as well as the

aging and the dielectric losses occurring during operation.

You can count on us.

Competence from the world market leader.
Heading the world market can neither be an aspiration nor a
goal. It is the result of decades of effort in technical progress
in the service to the customer and user. It is also the result of
intensive review of the requirements of the user, creating
faithful relations and mutual exchanges. This flow is the basis
for the innovative power and the competence that BAUR places
at your disposal.

BAUR. Ensuring the flow.

Top-rated worldwide for good reasons

BAUR oil and insulating fluids testing
The BAUR company history is closely linked with the international

committees and test institutes to develop insulating tests and

development of testing technology. For more than 60 years, BAUR

their standards. As a long-term partner in the international

has been participating in the development and optimisation of

electricity industry, BAUR knows the needs of its customers in

national and international standards. Experts from BAUR work

detail. All this competence, knowledge and experience of six

together with engineers from universities, laboratories, standards

decades are incorporated in the BAUR testing instruments.

Milestones in the history of insulating fluid testing:

In

1952 BAUR presents the

smallest oil tester for breakdown measurement of

insulating oils. The revolutionary, first portable devices
enable onsite testing.
In

1965 BAUR introduces

the first fully automatic oil

tester in the world. The device
working with a punched card
determined the mathematical
average value independently.
In

1968 Development of

the BAUR Propeller for

circulation of the insulating oil during the complete test
sequence. With this method the dispersion of breakdown
series is improved and later incorporated in the US standard
ASTM D 1816.
In

1970 BAUR introduces the hermetically sealed oil test cell.

It keeps out ambient air and thus increases the precision of the
breakdown voltage. Equally innovative is the first-time use of an
electronic triac switch-off in oil testers. It reduces the switch-off
time to < 1 ms, thus reduces the switch-off energy and reduces
the gas formation in the breakdown series.
In 1975 BAUR is the first manufacturer to introduces a
transport test cell for taking oil samples. This minimises impurities in the sample during transport and curroption of the
measuring results.

In 1986 BAUR launches a water content measuring device

in the g range with excellent properties for determining the
humidity in insulating oils according to the Karl-Fischer method.
In

1987 BAUR introduces oil testers with complete electro-

magnetic shielding which and thus allows error-free oil testing in

hi-tech laboratories with IT-infrastructure and gas chromatographs.
In

1988 the BAUR DTL oil tester revolutionises testing

technology. It is the first device combining automatic measuring

procedures for the dissipation factor and specific resistance of
insulating oils.
In

1989 BAUR introduces another innovative highlight: The

smallest portable oil tester with a test voltage up to 60 kV, ideal

for field use with battery operation.
In

1995 BAUR develops the RBM technology. With the Real

Breakdown Monitoring, only actually completed breakdowns will

be identified.
In

1996 BAUR converts all oil testers to power amplifier

electronic voltage generation. This ensures stable test voltage

and limits the breakdown energy so that deposits on electrodes
caused by gas formation and carbonisation will be minimised.
In

2008 BAUR presents the completely new developed series

of oil testers. The BAUR DTA 100 C, BAUR DPA 75 C and BAUR
DTL C instruments are characterised by the most modern measuring technology, maximum efficiency and user-friendliness.

Efficient, highly reliable and precise.

The BAUR Oil Tester DTA 100 C.

Most important benefits

Fully automatic measurement of the dielectric strength
of liquid insulations up to 100 kV

Clear and reliable results through the latest

measurement technology

Excellent design for high efficiency and usability

Repeatable breakdown measurement in mineral oil,

silicone and ester fluids

Extraordinarily powerful for continuous use in the

laboratory

Easy, quick and safe analysis

of insulanting fluids with BAUR DTA 100 C.
The breakdown voltage test is used to evaluate the degree of
impurity in insulating oils due to foreign particles, gas and water.
It meets current regulations and is economically useful to
protect electrical systems such as transformers and switches,
as well as, medical and security systems from breakdowns. The
main reason for such damage is the poor condition of the
insulating oil.
The oil tester BAUR DTA 100 C, is designed for continuous operation in the laboratory. This high performance instrument is
characterised by the combination of extraordinary properties
such as a test voltage up to 100 kV, clear breakdown detection
and absolutely reliable measurement results. The BAUR DTA 100
C is the leading testing instrument for users in the electricity
industry, in testing institutes and other industrial applications.

Facts:
Excellent design for high efficiency, speed, usability and
safety during continuous operation
Reproducable breakdown measurements even on silicone
and ester fluids
Switch-off time below 10 s for reliable measurement
results through multiple measurements
Clear breakdown detection with a new measurement
principle, directly on the high-voltage side and with RBM
technology
Automatic self-test with HV output voltage test
Fully automatic measuring sequences from
18 pre-programmed test standards* and
10 user-programmable test sequences

Ergonomic operating unit with oil-proof membrane

keyboard, easy to read LCD colour display and
integrated printer
High quality test vessels incl. transport safety
compatible with previous model
User interface in 13 languages
Illuminated test vessel
Built-in sensor for temperature measurement of
the insulating liquid
Minimum space requirement in the laboratory
EMC shield to prevent damages to IT-infrastructures
Option of a PC interface including new BAUR testing
software ITS for user-friendly control, measurement and
data archiving

More safety, efficiency and profitability.

Reliable and regular insulating oil testing with BAUR is used not

example: replacement of the insulating oil in an 80 MVA trans-

only for protection of systems but also for prevention of high

former at an oil price of 2.50 and a requirement of about

costs due to failures and accidents. It is highly economical to

15,000 litres means an investment of approx. 37,500 . The life

defer high investments such as the replacement of insulating

time can be maximised through exact determination of the oil

oils as long as possible for an optimum exploitation. A cost

quality, which subsequently improves the profitability.

* ASTM D 1816-04 1 mm, ASTM D 1816-04 2 mm, ASTM D 877 / 87 PA, ASTM D 877 / 87 PB, BS EN 60156, CEI EN 60156, CSSR
RVHP / 85, IEC 60156 / 1995-05, IRAM 2341 / 72, JIS C2101 / 78, PN 77 / E-04408, PA SEV EN 60156, UNE EN 60156, NF EN 60156,
SABS EN 60156, VDE 0370 Part 5 / 96, AS1767.2.1, Individual measurement

Small, handy, robust and reliable.

The portable BAUR Oil Tester DPA 75 C.

Most important benefits

Fully automatic measurement of dielectric strength
of insulating fluids up to 75 kV

Repeatable breakdown measurement in mineral oils,

silicone and ester fluids

Integrated battery with long operation time out

in the field

Modern and robust design for onsite testing

Clear and reliable results through latest measurement

technology

Mobile onsite analysis of insulating oils

with BAUR DPA 75 C.
The BAUR oil tester BAUR DPA 75 C is developed especially for
mobile usage and it is unique in the market due to its functionality and the excellent user benefits in comparison to the costs.
The BAUR DPA 75 C provides delivers clear and reliable measurement results. It is no longer necessary to send samples to
the laboratory. Environmental and transport influences on the
samples are minimised. Due to its design, the tester BAUR DPA
75 C is particularly handy, easy to operate and especially
excellent to use under tough ambient conditions.
The breakdown voltage test with BAUR DPA 75 C is used to evaluate the degree of impurity in insulating liquids due to foreign
particles and water. It meets current regulations and is economically useful to protect electrical systems such as transformers
and switches, as well as, medical and security systems from
damage and breakdowns. The main reason for such damage is
the poor condition of the insulating oil.

Facts:
Ergonomic design for high efficiency, usability and
safety and full mobility
Mains or battery operated with internal,
rechargeable battery
Battery runtime of up to one working day for mainsindependent, Independent continuous use on-site
Switch-off time below 10 s for reliable measurement
results through multiple measurements
Clear breakdown detection with a new measurement
principle, directly on the high voltage side, and with
RBM technology
Repeatable breakdown measurements even on
silicone oils and ester fluids
Automatic self-test with HV output voltage test

Fully automatic measuring sequences from

18 pre-programmed test standards* and
10 user-programmable test sequences
Ergonomic operating unit with oil-proof membrane
keyboard, easy to read LCD colour display, and
integrated printer
User interface in 13 languages
Built-in sensor for temperature measurement of the
insulating fluid liquid
High quality test vessels incl. transport safety
compatible with previous model
EMC shield to prevent damages to IT-infrastructures
Option of a PC interface including new BAUR testing
software, ITS, for user-friendly control, data-logging and
measurement data archiving

More safety, efficiency and profitability.

Quick and reliable onsite testing is used not only for protection

optimum exploitation of the oil. Special advantage: quicker and

of systems and prevention of high costs due to failures and

more favourable results than with sophisticated and time-

accidents. It is highly economical to postpone high investments

consuming laboratory tests.

such as the replacement of insulating oils as long as possible for

* ASTM D 1816-04 1 mm, ASTM D 1816-04 2 mm, ASTM D 877 / 87 PA, ASTM D 877 / 87 PB, BS EN 60156, CEI EN 60156, CSSR
RVHP / 85, IEC 60156 / 1995-05, IRAM 2341 / 72, JIS C2101 / 78, PN 77 / E-04408, PA SEV EN 60156, UNE EN 60156, NF EN 60156,
SABS EN 60156, VDE 0370 Part 5 / 96, AS1767.2.1, Individual measurement

Precise analysis, extensive diagnosis, maximum efficiency.

The BAUR Oil Tester DTL C.

Most important benefits

Fully automatic measurement of the dissipation
factor, the specific resistance and the relative
permittivity of insulating oils
Easy application with 8 pre-programmable standards
for quick and extensive analysis

Extended analysis for testing and research laboratories

with individually programmable measuring sequences
Maximum accuracy with tan measurement
up to 1 x 10-6
Excellent design for high efficiency and
user-friendliness

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More knowledge, better decisions.

Diagnosis of insulanting oil with BAUR DTL C.
The established analysis and diagnosis of insulating oils with
BAUR DTL C provides valuable findings in the scientific work,
research and development. The extensive knowledge about the
current state of insulating liquids becomes more important even
for the operational power network expert.
BAUR DTL C offers the latest and most precise information for
efficient oil management in plants in the electricity industry, the
medical and safety industry. BAUR DTL C is the only device in
the market which combines measurement of the dissipation
factor, specific resistance and relative permittivity.

Facts:
Advanced, precise analysis with tan measurement
up to 1 x 10-6
Measurement of the specific resistance with both
polarities up to 100 Tm
Measurement of the relative permittivity r
Latest highly precise measurement technology for tests
on mineral oils, silicone and ester fluids
High precise induction heating of the test cell with
accurate temperature control for a temperature
independent result
Direct temperature measurement by placing the sensor in
the measurement electrodes
Only device worldwide with 8 pre-programmed fully
auto-matic test standards*, including IEC 61620

Additional 10 user-programmable test sequences

High quality test cell in acc. to IEC 60247
Automatic calibration of the empty cell for quick test
sequences
Automatic draining of the test cell without disassembling
Ergonomic operating unit with oil-proof membrane
keyboard, well legible LCD colour display and
integrated printer
User interface in 13 languages
Sophisticated ergonomic concept for high efficiency, speed,
usability and safety combined with highest standards
Minimum space requirement in the laboratory
Option: PC interface including new BAUR testing software,
ITS, for user-friendly control, measurement data archiving

Maximum economic and safe maintenance planning.

At present, the BAUR DTL C is the leading standard in insulating

network operators, depending on the network size, and the

oil testing across the world. In practice, the comprehensive

associated insulating oil requirement is several hundred thou-

analysis with BAUR DTL C impacts a precise and, hence more

sand Euros per year.

economic maintenance planning. The saving potential for

* IEC-60247-2004, VDE-0380-Teil2-1996, ASTM-D924-03, AS-1767.1-1999, BS-148-1998, JIS-C2101-1999, ASTM-D1169-02, IEC 61620

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Reliable, continuous quality assurance.

The BAUR oil tester DTA 100 C Inline.

Most important benefits

Continuous (Inline) insulating oil testing in oil preparation
systems

Easy connection technology and integration in existing

production environment

Reliable quality assurance for production processes

Time and cost saving during high quality measurement,

analysis, allocation and archiving of measurement data

Improved and easy oil sample handling

Automated cleaning of oil test vessel

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Permanent and safe analysis of insulating oils with

BAUR DTA 100 C Inline.
The BAUR DTA 100 C Inline is a high performance and reliable oil
tester for continuous testing of the breakdown strength of
insulating oils during production (Inline tests). The combination
of extremely short switch-off times during breakdowns and the
easy oil sample handling facilitate high quality statements and
conclusions on the insulating oil quality. Standard connections
for oil inlet and outlet and the possibility to integrate in existing
production processes (e.g. PLC control) enable easy and
automated oil testing. In addition to these properties, the
archiving and clear allocation of measurement results is greatly
simplified and made faster when combined with the BAUR
software ITS Lite owing to the fully automated measurement
data export.

Facts:
High performance oil tester for testing breakdown strength
of insulating oils during production (Inline test)
Suitable for portable and stationary oil preparation systems,
specialised laboratories
Test voltage of 0 - 100 kVeff symmetrical
Measurements without air inflow due to high quality test
vessels
Inline test according to 19 implemented test standards
(adapted for Inline operation: without stirring)
Precise setting of electrode distance

User interface and measurement logs in 12 languages

Reliable measurement results due to shortest switch-off
time (<10 s)
Easy connection of oil inlet and outlet lines
Connection to external production process control (e.g.
PLC) possible
Easy, quick and automated cleaning of cells
Fully automatic testing with measurement data export in
combination with ITS Lite
Automated insulating liquid temperature measurementt

More efficiency and profitability through continuous monitoring of the insulating oil quality.
The BAUR DTA 100 C Inline enables cost-effective testing of the
breakdown strength of insulating oils during the oil preparation
and thereby delivers exact information on the quality of the
insulating oil. Active production processes need not be interrupted for it. This gives you continuous control on the status of your
insulating oil. This saves time and money. Connecting the BAUR
oil tester to your production control enables efficient monitoring

of the insulating oil quality without extra effort.

In addition, use of the BAUR software ITS Lite fully automates
the measurement process. The measurement data is recorded,
printed and archived on your PC.

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Compact, precise and easy to use.

The BAUR Aquameter KFM 3000.

Most important benefits

Fully automatic determination of the water content in insulating oils according to the Karl-Fischer method
Precise measurement with parameter controller
Absolute water content of 10 g to 200 g
Automatic drift correction

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Comfortable and still exact.

Water content measurement with BAUR KFM 3000.
Moisture is a result of the ageing process of oil and affects its
insulating properties. Insulating oil must be inspected regularly,
dehumidified or replaced to prevent danger of damage and
accidents, e.g. transformer fires. The BAUR Aquameter KFM 3000
applies the worldwide recognised Karl-Fischer method for determination of the water content. Despite being small and compact
BAUR KFM 3000 offers the highest precision.
The selection between the standard mode for quick and easy
routine inspections and the expert mode for more complex
inspections makes BAUR KFM 3000 the ideal device for measuring the water content.

Facts:
Automatic usage including auto drift correction
Titration cell for high dissolution of iodine addition and
the determination of smallest quantities of water
Built-in printer
Two RS-232C interfaces for connecting a balance
and or an, external printer

User interface in 7 languages

Graphic LCD display for following
(g water as time function) the flow of the
KFM 3000 content determination
Internal memory for approx. 100 analyses

More safety, efficiency and profitability.

Reliable and regular insulating oil testing with BAUR is used not

analyse as many parameters as possible with one sample.

only for protection of systems but also for prevention of high

Besides breakdown voltage tests with the BAUR DTA 100 C or the

costs due to failures and accidents. It is highly economical for

BAUR DPA 75 C and dissipation factor diagnostics with the BAUR

deferring high investments such as the replacement of insulating

DTL C, the BAUR KFM 3000 completes the analysis methods for

oils for as long as possible and for making optimum use of the oil.

insulating oil.

As it is quite tedious to extract oil samples, it is beneficial to

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Optimum data management.

BAUR Oil Testing Software ITS.

Most important benefits

Import of measurement data and input of additional
test sample details
Unlimited storage of test results, sample data
and test sequences on PC

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Convenient definition of test sequences and remote

control from PCGraphical illustration of test results
and mapping with sample details in printouts
Easy and user-friendly interface based on
Microsoft Windows

Management of measured data becomes easy and

transparent with the BAUR oil testing software ITS.
Storage and management of test results is important but was
often manual paperwork in the past. BAUR ITS software simplifies and speeds up archiving, provides the link to other infor
mation sources and more: with ITS software, BAUR testing
devices can be configured from the PC and measuring
sequences can be remote-controlled. Now also measuring
results stored on the mobile tester BAUR DPA 75 C in the
field, can now also be transferred and processed on the PC.
ITS supports the documentation, comparison and analysis
of measurement data and leads to better reporting, and
targeted decisions.

Facts:
Import of complete measurement files from
BAUR oil tester DPA 75 C, DTA 100 C and DTL C
Recording and storage of additional sample data e.g.
technical, commercial and timing information
Archiving of several millions of measurements, sample
data files and measurement sequences on a standard PC
or Laptop computer
Ideal analysis with convenient and individual measurement
sequences for BAUR DTA 100 C, DPA 75 C and DTL C

Remote controlled measurement sequences

Graphical illustration of test results and mapping with
additional technical, commercial and time-based
sample information in printouts
Printing of formatted test results from PC
Export of measurement data into other PC-Software
Easy and user-friendly interface based on
Microsoft Windows

Insulating fluid testing with BAUR

for more safety, efficiency and profitability.
Reliable and regular insulating oil testing with BAUR is used not

BAUR ITS testing software minimises the time needed for data

only for protection of systems but also for prevention of high

management until now. It replaces the manual creation of test

costs due to failures and accidents. It is highly economical for

records, manual documentation and storage of measuring

deferring high investments such as the replacement of insula-

results and their comparison with historical data through

ting oils as long as possible for an optimum exploitation. The

optimum software handling.

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Efficient measurement data management for BAUR oil testers.

The BAUR software ITS Lite.

Most important benefits

Automatic archiving of measurement logs in PDF format
and as text file (*.txt)

Individual layout of measurement logs

Fast and uncomplicated access to measurement data

Structured storage and allocation of measurement

results on PC

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Supports the latest generation of BAUR oil testers

Easy and individual measurement data management

and optimum support during insulant testing with
ITS Lite.
The BAUR software ITS Lite simplifies the processing and
archiving of measurement data. Hereby, logs can be saved in
PDF format or as text file (*.txt). Extensive language support and
integration of individual logos enable professional reporting.
Automatic reading of measurement results of BAUR oil testers
DPA 75 C, DTA 100 C, DTA 100 C Inline and DTL C as well as the
easy and user-friendly interface simplifies working with this
software.
In combination with the oil tester DTA 100 C Inline, the ITS Lite
software enables a fully automated oil testing process and thus
increases efficiency during insulant testing.

Facts:
Automatic reading and saving of measurement logs of
BAUR oil testers DPA 75 C, DTA 100 C, DTA 100 C Inline and
DTL C
Archiving of measurement logs in PDF format or as text file
(*.txt)
Fully automatic insulant testing in combination with
DTA 100 C Inline

User interface, measurement logs and user documentation

available in 12 languages
Automatic printing of measurement logs on PC
Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and
Windows 7
Free 30 days demo version

Reduction of operating costs through efficient measurement data management.

Reliable insulant testing with BAUR is used for protection of
systems and prevention of high costs due to failures and
accidents. The ITS Lite software supports the complex oil testing
process, wherein the measurement data can be entered reliably

in a structured manner without major effort. The time-consuming creation of expressive measurement logs is dispensed
with, significantly reducing the oil testing costs.

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