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KoCoS Messtechnik AGSuedring 42D-34497 Korbach, GermanyPhone +49 5631 9596-0Fax +49 5631 [email protected]

Professional competence, productivity and innovation are the foundations on which the KoCoS Group is built worldwide.

KoCoS celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2008 and looks back on contin-uous growth from the start. Looking forward, our aim is to further and promote the KoCoS technologies we develop in-house to the very highest standards.

KoCoS has come a long way since its beginnings. After initially special-izing in load management systems, KoCoS has expanded into various new industries as well as in every geographical direction. But the company‘s core values remain the same as ever: customer focus, dependability and freedom from the blind pursuit of short-term profit. By concentrating on these values, we can work with our customers to realize new technologies and inventions without sacrificing speed or quality.

Our vision for the future is to continue to develop and optimise our pro-cesses for the benefit of our customers in the power, automobile, semicon-ductor and food industries. We will continue to give our customers the very highest quality and the best service at fair prices and will strive to create jobs and foster good relationships worldwide.

This brochure introduces the KoCoS Group and the wide variety of pro-ducts and solutions it delivers. Read on!

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Innovation, growth and dependability are the principles which drive the day-to-day activities of the KoCoS team and govern the development, manufacture and marketing of KoCoS products. Not without reason have KoCoS technologies won a number of prestigious awards.

What began as a small business developing load optimisation software solutions for municipal utilities is now a medium-sized group of companies providing highly innovative, quality products for electrical power companies and industrial concerns across the world.

We are proud of what we have achieved and look forward to consolidating and building on that success in the future. Our thanks go to our customers, employees and partners for their continued confidence in us.

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n Switchgear Testing .................................................................................................................................. S. 6

n Resistance Measurement ...................................................................................................................... S. 7

n Protection Relay Testing ........................................................................................................................ S. 8

n Meter Testing ............................................................................................................................................ S. 9

n Digital Fault Recording ......................................................................................................................... S. 10

n Power Quality Measurement ............................................................................................................... S. 11

n Power Sources ........................................................................................................................................... S. 12

n Catalytic Converter Measurement ..................................................................................................... S. 13

n Wafer Edge Profile Measurement ...................................................................................................... S. 14

n Vacuum Testing ........................................................................................................................................ S. 15

n Plant Engineering ................................................................................................................................... S. 16

n Network Engineering .............................................................................................................................. S. 17

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n KoCoS Worldwide .................................................................................................................................... S. 19

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KoCoS IN GERMANY KoCoS P R O F I L EInnovative technologies for exceptional products

KoCoS measuring and test systems are the first choice for many elec-trical power companies and industrial concerns across the world today. This success is due in particular to the high performance and excellent quality of our easy-to-operate systems.

All KoCoS products are developed in-house to the very highest stan-dards. The comprehensive modular concept covering both hardware and software components enables us to offer tailor-made solutions even for highly specialized applications.

In addition to high-end measuring and test equipment, KoCoS also of-fers a wide range of related services. More than 20 years of experience in the field of measurement and test technology have given our spe-cialists a broad base of practical know-how which is entirely at your disposal.

Outstanding quality for reliability and durability

Our products enjoy an excellent reputation and meet the most stringent of quality standards.

One of the cornerstones of our company philosophy is the strict im-plementation of the quality management system to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000. It is our intention to constantly improve our products and processes.

First-class service with a personal touch

The streamlined structures of a medium-sized company and the custo-mer focus of our employees ensure that you receive first class, friendly service at all times.You, our customers, are at the centre of everything we do. We take your expectations seriously and do our utmost to meet them. The many excellent and long-standing customer rela-tionships we have built up over the years are proof of the long-term success of this approach.

KoCoS Messtechnik AGKoCoS Messtechnik AG is a leading manufacturer of measuring and test systems for use in the field of industrial and public elec-tricity supply networks. High performance, easy operation, user- centric flexibility and excellent quality are key features of all KoCoS products.

KoCoS Engineering GmbHKoCoS Engineering GmbH offers a wide range of services relat-ed to the planning, project management, commissioning and maintenance of electrical installations. Customers profit from the specialist knowledge of protection technology in particular which company employees have acquired during many years of practical experience in the field.

KoCoS Power Grid Services GmbHKoCoS Power Grid Services is an expert partner for the applica-tion-specific use of power quality measurement systems and the provision of appropriate support services. The company‘s core competencies also include network analysis, evaluation and cal-culation.

KoCoS Optical Measurement GmbHKoCoS Optical Measurement GmbH develops laser optical measur-ing systems which are used in a number of sectors, including the automotive and semiconductor industries, to automatically mea-sure the contours and verify the geometrical parameters of a wide range of components which vary greatly in size, shape and surface condition.

KoCoS Automation GmbHKoCoS Automation GmbH develops and manufactures automa-tion solutions which are suitable for clean room environments and set the international benchmark for geometrical quality inspection on the shop floor. They can be used to identify, transport and po-sition highly sensitive semi-conductor wafers. KoCoS handling sys-tems are also rated highly in the food industry.

KoCoS audentec GmbHTest systems developed by KoCoS audentec GmbH are used throughout the world to inspect vacuum packaging. A wide range of containers, including bottles, jars and tins, can be monitored in-line during the production process. Non-contact inspection iden-tifies defective containers for automatic rejection.

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Professional technology for use on site and on the shop floor

Switchgear devices are situated at the key points of electrical energy transmission and distribution systems. Their reliability has a decisive influence on the availability, safety and economic efficiency of electrical supply networks.

The reliability of new switchgear devices initially depends on their construction, the manufacturing quality and the type and scope of final factory inspections and tests. However, once in-stalled on site, only regular tests can guarantee the perfect func-tioning of a switchgear device in the long term.

The automatic test systems of the ACTAS series can determine and check the major electrical and mechanical parameters of all types of switchgear equipment. They provide precise information as to the state of the switching chamber and drive unit through-out the entire operational life of a switchgear device, without requiring them to be opened. The universal modular concept be-hind the ACTAS test systems makes it possible to deliver exact-ly the right solution for any specific application, from portable starter devices through to professional solutions for fully auto-mated final factory tests.

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Measuring devices for stringent accuracy requirements

The high-precision ohm meters of the PROMET series can accu-rately determine very low electrical resistances in the µΩ range. Typical applications include measuring the contact resistance of switchgear devices, testing bus bar structures and checking welded joints and earth connections.

Resistance measurements can point to the existence of eroded contacts or loose connections in the contact system as well as serving a number of other purposes. Regular measurements make it possible to identify maintenance requirements at an early stage, keeping unplanned equipment down times to a minimum.

PROMET ohm meters deliver an adjustable test current of up to 600 A which is independent of the supply voltage. They utilize the four-wire resistance measurement method, enabling them to meet the most stringent accuracy requirements. State-of-the-art power electronics coupled with a robust design guarantee excel-lent reliability for use as a portable device in switching stations and industrial environments.

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Systems for complex test tasks

The purpose of power system protection is to use accurate and reliable protection equipment to recognize faults in the supply system promptly and without fail and to minimize impairments to the power supply by selectively switching off faulted sections of the power system.

The test systems of the ARTES product line are used to carry out functional tests on various protection devices, including DT/IDMT relays, distance protection relays and differential protec-tion relays, to ensure that they function correctly.

With up to four voltage and six current outputs, ARTES test sys-tems make light work of even highly complex tests on static, digital and self-powered protection relays, without additional equipment. Test values are calculated and tests controlled with the aid of the ARTES software which is ergonomically designed and can be operated intuitively.

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Powerful solutions for exacting requirements

The latest generation of electricity meters offer great improve-ments in accuracy and functionality compared with their prede-cessors of just a few years ago. This has resulted in more complex requirements for the tests which are necessary to ensure that they function correctly.

The meter test systems of the METES series can be used to check the correct functioning of Ferraris meters and electronic electrici-ty meters in 2-wire, 3-wire and 4-wire circuits and to analyse a.c. systems. As well as measuring meter accuracy, METES test sys-tems can also investigate network disturbances, display signal shape and analyse harmonics extremely precisely.

In addition to an extensive range of portable meter test systems, the METES product line also boasts a variety of fully automatic stationary multiple-meter test benches.

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The new benchmark in power quality measurement

Whatever processes are currently underway in your power system, the power quality analysers of the EPPE series will register even minor disturbances or alterations.

Not only the reliability of supply, but also the quality of electrical power is of prime importance for the smooth operation of tech-nical equipment used in industry, medicine and electronic data processing. For this reason, power quality is increasingly being brought into play as a major price consideration. It is therefore imperative for both energy providers and end users to monitor and log power quality constantly.

The measuring systems of the EPPE series continuously and pre-cisely record all the electrical parameters of the power supply. They deliver detailed quality evaluations which reveal even the smallest of deviations and contribute to identifying the cause of disturbances.

Precise time synchronization of the measuring systems via GPS allows the measured data of a number of different devices to be consolidated in order to comprehensively monitor an entire supply system.

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The network detectives

The measuring devices of the SHERLOG range are ideal for detecting, recording and evaluating all types of network distur-bances in low, medium and high voltage networks.

In view of the growing number of factors with a disturbing influ-ence on power systems, it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain the reliability of electricity supply networks as determined by the frequency and duration of outages (black-outs).

SHERLOG measuring systems are used throughout electricity supply networks - from the power station through to the end user - to monitor network activity continuously and perform detailed fault analyses. The measured data can be used to help re-store network operation efficiently and effectively if a fault occurs and provides planners of installations and protection equipment with the information they need in order to extend networks and optimise the reliability of supply.

SHERLOG measuring systems are invaluable when it comes to establishing who is liable for a system disturbance and who should meet the costs involved.

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Maximum power and high signal precision

High-accuracy three-phase power sources are becoming increas-ingly important in many areas of electrical engineering and nowhere is this more evident than in the fields of measurement and test technology. Signal generation directly from the grid via transformers is no longer adequate for the purpose of either operating or testing many electronic components and devices.

The power sources of the EPOS series are the ideal solution whenever there is a need for absolutely precise signals with very low levels of harmonic distortion, freely selectable signal shapes and a high level of power.

Specifically for the purpose of testing meters, EPOS sources are equipped with an interface for connecting the METES 340 REF reference standard, making it possible to use the reference stan-dard to exercise fully automatic control directly on the source.

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Fast, high-precision laser triangulation

The exact position of the ceramic filter within the housing is of decisive importance for the durability of catalytic converters for cars. Premature damage may result if the filter is fixed too loose-ly or too tightly. The popular OMCat Catalytic Converter Measur-ing System provides a fast and efficient means of carrying out complex geometrical measurements and determining the gap bulk density (GBD) of catalytic converters for cars.

The measurement results are automatically passed on to manufacturing machinery for production process control. The high speeds attained by the non-contact laser triangulation measurement method allow 100% in-line quality control within the canning or stuffing process. Various different models are available, enabling this system to meet the specific requirements connected with the manufacture of both catalytic converter substrates and exhaust systems.

Because OMCat systems measure so precisely, they have a significant impact on the durability of catalytic converters. So it comes as no surprise that many car manufacturers require their suppliers to use OMCat measuring systems.

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Light-sectioning technology for three-dimensional edge geometry measurements

The manufacture of the silicon wafers used for the substrate of all microprocessors, for example, calls for very high production accuracy and an ultra-clean production environment.

The WGI 300 Wafer Geometry Inspector can carry out fully au-tomatic, non-contact measurements of the edge profile and di-ameter of 300 mm silicon wafers.

The edge of the wafer, which is important for wafer handling and the photo-resist coating process, is inspected to SEMI stan-dards. The WGI 300 is the only measuring system currently on the market to use light-sectioning technology to make measure-ments in the area of the notch, a mark cut into the edge of the wafer to indicate the crystal orientation.

Because of its high measurement accuracy of approximately 1.5 µm, leading wafer manufacturers across the world use the WGI 300 Wafer Geometry Inspector for shop-floor geometrical quality control.

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In-line inspection systems for the packaging industry

Improving quality is a primary consideration in food manufacturing. An important method of preserving food without resorting to chemical additives is vacuum packaging. However, if the packaging is defective, foodstuffs may spoil long before the given expiry date.

Test systems developed by KoCoS audentec GmbH are used throughout the world to monitor a wide range of containers, including bottles, jars and tins, in-line during the production process. Non-contact inspection reliably identifies defective con-tainers for automatic rejection. Highly reliable and easy to use, these PC-controlled test systems are the first choice for many food manufacturers.

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Maintenance services for electrical installations

The smooth operation of high or medium voltage electrical net-works is only possible if the electrical equipment in general and the protection devices and switchgear equipment in particular are in perfect working order.

KoCoS Engineering GmbH offers a wide range of services relat-ed to the planning, project management, commissioning and maintenance of electrical installations, including amongst other things the creation of new protection concepts and the analysis and optimisation of existing installations. KoCoS Engineering provides the full spectrum of services from the acquisition and processing of network data through to the determination of the ideal settings for device parameters.

The range of services connected with commissioning and maintenance includes the efficient testing of primary and secondary equipment, such as protection relays, voltage regulators and controllers for earth fault compensation coils, as well as comprehensive documentation. Customers profit from the many years of practical experience gained by the company‘s employees during their involvement in projects at both national and international level.

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Services for the optimisation of electricity supply networks

Not only the security of supply, but also the quality of electrical power is of prime importance for the smooth operation of high-tech equipment in industrial, medical and electronic data processing environments.

KoCoS Power Grid Services is an expert partner for the application-specific installation and configuration of power quali-ty measurement systems, the provision of appropriate support services and the analysis and evaluation of the quality of supply.

Recognized experts are on hand to assess the supply situation with regard to applicable standards and realize concepts for optimisation in dialogue with the customer. Customers can trust in the problem-solving skills and unsurpassed know-how of the KoCoS Power Grid Services team.

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Know-how and experience

Regular product training courses are held at our training centres in Korbach and Weimar, as well as on customers‘ pre-mises. These training courses are run by qualified engineers with many years of professional experience.

Special hands-on seminars and workshops which deal pri-marily with application-related themes round off our train-ing portfolio. A careful combination of theory and practice makes for efficient knowledge transfer, while practical appli-cations and demonstrations enable participants to consoli-

date what they have learnt.

Keeping workgroups small helps create an optimum learning environment. KoCoS training centres are well equipped with the latest measuring and test equipment,

giving each individual workgroup the opportunity to con-solidate the knowledge acquired during the course.

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KoCoS WORLDWIDE

KoCoS Messtechnik AGSuedring 42

34497 Korbach, Germany

Tel +49 5631 9596 - 0

Fax +49 5631 9596 - 17

[email protected]

KoCoS Engineering GmbHSchallstr. 25

73329 Kuchen, Germany

Tel +49 7331 810 - 240

Fax +49 7331 810 - 241

[email protected]

KoCoS Power Grid Services GmbHAlter Postweg 54

46282 Dorsten, Germany

Tel +49 2362 9524 - 90

Fax +49 2362 9524 - 91

[email protected]

KoCoS Optical Measurement GmbHSuedring 42


Tel +49 5631 9596 - 0

Fax +49 5631 9596 - 17

[email protected]

KoCoS Automation GmbHDoebereinerstr. 22

99427 Weimar, Germany

Tel +49 3643 90 638 - 0

Fax +49 3643 90 638 - 15

[email protected]

KoCoS audentec GmbHSuedring 42


Tel +49 5631 9596 - 0

Fax +49 5631 9596 - 17

[email protected]

KoCoS BeNeLux BVBAKapt. M. Cuypersstraat, 633271 Zichem, [email protected]

KoCoS Mesures SARL30, rue Godot de Mauroy75009 Paris, [email protected]

KoCoS Messtechnik Ltd2 Silverton CourtNorthumberland Business ParkCramlington, NE23 7RZ, United [email protected]

KoCoS Measurement & Control (Pty) Ltd2 Antonily Close, Vredekloof HeightsBrackenfell 7560, Cape Town, South [email protected]

KoCoS America LLC.136 Oak Street, Suite AWesterly, RI 02891, [email protected]

KoCoS Technologies LLC.7150 SW Hampton Street, Suite 222Tigard, OR 97223, [email protected]

KoCoS Energía de México S. de R.L. de C.V.Av. Reforma No. 389, Torre Diana, Piso 10Col. Cuauthemoc, Delg. Cuauthemoc, C.P.06500 México, D.F., [email protected]

KoCoS Messtechnik AG Xiamen4th floor, Huayuan Building, No. 321 Huoju Road,Torch Hi-Tech Industrial Development ZoneXiamen, Fujian 361006People’s Republic of [email protected]

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