This document provides an overview of the KoCoS Group, a technology company based in Germany that develops measuring and testing systems. It discusses KoCoS' history and growth over 20 years, its core values of customer focus, dependability, and avoiding short-term profits. It also introduces the various product lines and services KoCoS offers for electrical power systems, industrial concerns, automotive, semiconductor, and food industries. These include systems for switchgear testing, resistance measurement, protection relay testing, meter testing, digital fault recording, power quality measurement, power sources, catalytic converter measurement, wafer edge profile measurement, vacuum testing, and more.

1. THE TECHNOLOG Y GROUP | WHERE PRECISION MEET S QUALIT Y
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KoCoS Messtechnik AG
Suedring 42
D-34497 Korbach, Germany
Phone +49 5631 9596-0
Fax +49 5631 9596-17
info@kocos.com
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2. THE TECHNOLOGY GROUP
n KoCoS in Germany .................................................................................................................................. S. 4
n KoCoS Profile ............................................................................................................................................ S. 5 Thomas Becker
n Switchgear Testing .................................................................................................................................. S. 6
CEO
n Resistance Measurement ...................................................................................................................... S. 7
n Protection Relay Testing ........................................................................................................................ S. 8
n Meter Testing ............................................................................................................................................ S. 9
Professional competence, productivity and innovation are the foundations
n Digital Fault Recording ......................................................................................................................... S. 10 on which the KoCoS Group is built worldwide.
n Power Quality Measurement ............................................................................................................... S. 11
KoCoS celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2008 and looks back on contin-
n Power Sources ........................................................................................................................................... S. 12
uous growth from the start. Looking forward, our aim is to further and
n Catalytic Converter Measurement ..................................................................................................... S. 13 promote the KoCoS technologies we develop in-house to the very highest
n Wafer Edge Profile Measurement ...................................................................................................... S. 14 standards.
n Vacuum Testing ........................................................................................................................................ S. 15
KoCoS has come a long way since its beginnings. After initially special-
n Plant Engineering ................................................................................................................................... S. 16 izing in load management systems, KoCoS has expanded into various new
n Network Engineering.............................................................................................................................. S. 17 industries as well as in every geographical direction. But the company‘s
core values remain the same as ever: customer focus, dependability and
n KoCoS Training Courses ........................................................................................................................ S. 18 freedom from the blind pursuit of short-term profit. By concentrating on
n KoCoS Worldwide .................................................................................................................................... S. 19 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
Innovation, growth and dependability are the principles which drive the day-to-day activities of the KoCoS team highest quality and the best service at fair prices and will strive to create
and govern the development, manufacture and marketing of KoCoS products. Not without reason have KoCoS jobs and foster good relationships worldwide.
technologies won a number of prestigious awards.
What began as a small business developing load optimisation software solutions for municipal utilities is now a This brochure introduces the KoCoS Group and the wide variety of pro-
medium-sized group of companies providing highly innovative, quality products for electrical power companies
and industrial concerns across the world.
ducts and solutions it delivers. Read on!
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.
Thomas Becker
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3. KoCoS IN GERMANY KoCoS P R O F I L E
KoCoS Messtechnik AG Innovative technologies for exceptional products
KoCoS Messtechnik AG is a leading manufacturer of measuring KoCoS measuring and test systems are the first choice for many elec-
and test systems for use in the field of industrial and public elec- trical power companies and industrial concerns across the world today.
tricity supply networks. High performance, easy operation, user- This success is due in particular to the high performance and excellent
centric flexibility and excellent quality are key features of all quality of our easy-to-operate systems.
KoCoS products.
All KoCoS products are developed in-house to the very highest stan-
dards. The comprehensive modular concept covering both hardware
KoCoS Engineering GmbH
and software components enables us to offer tailor-made solutions
KoCoS Engineering GmbH offers a wide range of services relat-
even for highly specialized applications.
ed to the planning, project management, commissioning and
maintenance of electrical installations. Customers profit from the In addition to high-end measuring and test equipment, KoCoS also of-
specialist knowledge of protection technology in particular which fers a wide range of related services. More than 20 years of experience
company employees have acquired during many years of practical in the field of measurement and test technology have given our spe-
experience in the field. cialists a broad base of practical know-how which is entirely at your
disposal.
KoCoS Power Grid Services GmbH
KoCoS Power Grid Services is an expert partner for the applica-
tion-specific use of power quality measurement systems and the Outstanding quality for reliability and durability
provision of appropriate support services. The company‘s core Our products enjoy an excellent reputation and meet the most stringent
competencies also include network analysis, evaluation and cal- of quality standards.
culation.
One of the cornerstones of our company philosophy is the strict im-
plementation of the quality management system to DIN EN ISO
KoCoS Optical Measurement GmbH
9001:2000. It is our intention to constantly improve our products and
KoCoS Optical Measurement GmbH develops laser optical measur-
KOCOS IN GERMANY
processes.
ing systems which are used in a number of sectors, including the
automotive and semiconductor industries, to automatically mea-
PROFILE
sure the contours and verify the geometrical parameters of a wide
range of components which vary greatly in size, shape and surface First-class service with a personal touch
condition. The streamlined structures of a medium-sized company and the custo-
mer focus of our employees ensure that you receive first class, friendly
KoCoS Automation GmbH service at all times.
KoCoS Automation GmbH develops and manufactures automa- You, our customers, are at the centre of everything we do. We take
tion solutions which are suitable for clean room environments and your expectations seriously and do our utmost to meet them. The many
set the international benchmark for geometrical quality inspection excellent and long-standing customer rela-
on the shop floor. They can be used to identify, transport and po- tionships we have built up over the years
sition highly sensitive semi-conductor wafers. KoCoS handling sys- are proof of the long-term success of this
tems are also rated highly in the food industry. approach.
KoCoS audentec GmbH
Test 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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4. PROMET
ACTAS
RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT
SWITCHGEAR TESTING R E S I S TA NC E M E A S U R E M E N T
Professional measurement technology for use Measuring devices for stringent
on site and on the shop floor accuracy requirements
SWITCHGEAR TESTING
Switchgear devices are situated at the key points of electrical The high-precision ohm meters of the PROMET series can accu-
energy transmission and distribution systems. Their reliability rately determine very low electrical resistances in the µΩ range.
has a decisive influence on the availability, safety and economic Typical applications include measuring the contact resistance
efficiency of electrical supply networks. of switchgear devices, testing bus bar structures and checking
welded joints and earth connections.
The reliability of new switchgear devices initially depends on
their construction, the manufacturing quality and the type and Resistance measurements can point to the existence of eroded
scope of final factory inspections and tests. However, once in- contacts or loose connections in the contact system as well as
stalled on site, only regular tests can guarantee the perfect func- serving a number of other purposes. Regular measurements
tioning of a switchgear device in the long term. make it possible to identify maintenance requirements at an early
stage, keeping unplanned equipment down times to a minimum.
The automatic test systems of the ACTAS series can determine
and check the major electrical and mechanical parameters of all PROMET ohm meters deliver an adjustable test current of up to
types of switchgear equipment. They provide precise information 600 A which is independent of the supply voltage. They utilize
as to the state of the switching chamber and drive unit through- the four-wire resistance measurement method, enabling them to
out the entire operational life of a switchgear device, without meet the most stringent accuracy requirements. State-of-the-art
requiring them to be opened. The universal modular concept be- power electronics coupled with a robust design guarantee excel-
hind the ACTAS test systems makes it possible to deliver exact- lent reliability for use as a portable device in switching stations
ly the right solution for any specific application, from portable and industrial environments.
starter devices through to professional solutions for fully auto-
mated final factory tests.
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5. METES
ARTES
PROTECTION REL AY TESTING
P R O T E C T I O N R E L AY T E S T I N G METER TESTING
Systems for complex test tasks Powerful solutions for exacting requirements
The purpose of power system protection is to use accurate and The latest generation of electricity meters offer great improve-
reliable protection equipment to recognize faults in the supply ments in accuracy and functionality compared with their prede-
system promptly and without fail and to minimize impairments cessors of just a few years ago. This has resulted in more complex
to the power supply by selectively switching off faulted sections requirements for the tests which are necessary to ensure that
of the power system. they function correctly.
METER TESTING
The test systems of the ARTES product line are used to carry The meter test systems of the METES series can be used to check
out functional tests on various protection devices, including DT/ the correct functioning of Ferraris meters and electronic electrici-
IDMT relays, distance protection relays and differential protec- ty meters in 2-wire, 3-wire and 4-wire circuits and to analyse a.c.
tion relays, to ensure that they function correctly. systems. As well as measuring meter accuracy, METES test sys-
tems can also investigate network disturbances, display signal
With up to four voltage and six current outputs, ARTES test sys- shape and analyse harmonics extremely precisely.
tems make light work of even highly complex tests on static,
digital and self-powered protection relays, without additional In addition to an extensive range of portable meter test systems,
equipment. Test values are calculated and tests controlled with the METES product line also boasts a variety of fully automatic
the aid of the ARTES software which is ergonomically designed stationary multiple-meter test benches.
and can be operated intuitively.
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6. SHERLOG
EPPE
POWER QUALIT Y MEASUREMENT
DIGITAL FAULT RECORDING
D I G I TA L FAU LT R E C O R D I N G POWER QUALIT Y MEASUREMENT
The network detectives The new benchmark in power quality measurement
The measuring devices of the SHERLOG range are ideal for Whatever processes are currently underway in your power system,
detecting, recording and evaluating all types of network distur- the power quality analysers of the EPPE series will register even
bances in low, medium and high voltage networks. minor disturbances or alterations.
In view of the growing number of factors with a disturbing influ- Not only the reliability of supply, but also the quality of electrical
ence on power systems, it is becoming increasingly difficult to power is of prime importance for the smooth operation of tech-
maintain the reliability of electricity supply networks as determined nical equipment used in industry, medicine and electronic data
by the frequency and duration of outages (black-outs). processing. For this reason, power quality is increasingly being
brought into play as a major price consideration. It is therefore
SHERLOG measuring systems are used throughout electricity
imperative for both energy providers and end users to monitor and
supply networks - from the power station through to the end user
log power quality constantly.
- to monitor network activity continuously and perform detailed
fault analyses. The measured data can be used to help re-store The measuring systems of the EPPE series continuously and pre-
network operation efficiently and effectively if a fault occurs cisely record all the electrical parameters of the power supply.
and provides planners of installations and protection equipment They deliver detailed quality evaluations which reveal even the
with the information they need in order to extend networks and smallest of deviations and contribute to identifying the cause of
optimise the reliability of supply. disturbances.
SHERLOG measuring systems are invaluable when it comes to Precise time synchronization of the measuring systems via GPS
establishing who is liable for a system disturbance and who allows the measured data of a number of different devices to be
should meet the costs involved. consolidated in order to comprehensively monitor an entire supply
system.
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7. OMCAT
EPOS
CATALYTIC CONVERTER MEASUREMENT
POWER SOURCES C ATA LY T I C C O N V E R T E R
Maximum power and high signal precision
MEASUREMENT
High-accuracy three-phase power sources are becoming increas- Fast, high-precision laser triangulation
ingly important in many areas of electrical engineering and The exact position of the ceramic filter within the housing is of
nowhere is this more evident than in the fields of measurement decisive importance for the durability of catalytic converters for
and test technology. Signal generation directly from the grid cars. Premature damage may result if the filter is fixed too loose-
via transformers is no longer adequate for the purpose of either ly or too tightly. The popular OMCat Catalytic Converter Measur-
operating or testing many electronic components and devices. ing System provides a fast and efficient means of carrying out
POWER SOURCES
complex geometrical measurements and determining the gap
The power sources of the EPOS series are the ideal solution bulk density (GBD) of catalytic converters for cars.
whenever there is a need for absolutely precise signals with very
low levels of harmonic distortion, freely selectable signal shapes The measurement results are automatically passed on to
and a high level of power. manufacturing machinery for production process control. The
Specifically for the purpose of testing meters, EPOS sources are high speeds attained by the non-contact laser triangulation
measurement method allow 100% in-line quality control within
equipped with an interface for connecting the METES 340 REF
the canning or stuffing process. Various different models are
reference standard, making it possible to use the reference stan-
available, enabling this system to meet the specific requirements
dard to control the source automatically. 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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8. INDEC
WGI
WAFER EDGE PROFILE MEASUREMENT
WA F E R E D G E P RO F I L E M E A S U R E M E N T VAC U U M T E S T I N G
Light-sectioning technology for three-dimensional In-line inspection systems for the
edge geometry measurements packaging industry
Silicon wafers are used as the substrate for all microprocessors Improving quality is a primary consideration in food manufac-
as well as a wide range of other applications. Their manufacture turing. An important method of preserving food without
calls for very high production accuracy and an ultra-clean pro- resorting to chemical additives is vacuum packaging. However,
VACUUM TESTING
duction environment. if the packaging is defective, foodstuffs may spoil long before
the given expiry date.
The WGI 300 Wafer Geometry Inspector can carry out fully au-
tomatic, non-contact measurements of the edge profile and di-
Test systems developed by KoCoS audentec GmbH are used
ameter of 300 mm silicon wafers.
throughout the world to monitor a wide range of containers,
The edge of the wafer, which is important for wafer handling including bottles, jars and tins, in-line during the production
and the photo-resist coating process, is inspected to SEMI stan- process. Non-contact inspection reliably identifies defective con-
dards. The WGI 300 is the only measuring system currently on tainers for automatic rejection. Highly reliable and easy to use,
the market to use light-sectioning technology to make measure- these PC-controlled test systems are the first choice for many
ments in the area of the notch, a mark cut into the edge of the food manufacturers.
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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9. PL ANT ENGINEERING NET WORK ENGINEERING
NET WORK ENGINEERING
Maintenance services for electrical installations Services for the optimisation of electricity
supply networks
The smooth operation of high or medium voltage electrical net-
Not only the security of supply, but also the quality of electrical
PL ANT ENGINEERING
works is only possible if the electrical equipment in general and
the protection devices and switchgear equipment in particular power is of prime importance for the smooth operation of high-tech
are in perfect working order. equipment in industrial, medical and electronic data processing
environments.
KoCoS Engineering GmbH offers a wide range of services relat-
ed to the planning, project management, commissioning and KoCoS Power Grid Services is an expert partner for the ap-
maintenance of electrical installations, including amongst other plication-specific installation and configuration of power quali-
things the creation of new protection concepts and the analysis ty measurement systems, the provision of appropriate support
and optimisation of existing installations. KoCoS Engineering services and the analysis and evaluation of the quality of supply.
provides the full spectrum of services from the acquisition and
processing of network data through to the determination of the Recognized experts are on hand to assess the supply situation
ideal settings for device parameters. with regard to applicable standards and realize concepts for
optimisation in dialogue with the customer. Customers can trust
The range of services connected with commissioning and in the problem-solving skills and unsurpassed know-how of the
maintenance includes the efficient testing of primary and KoCoS Power Grid Services team.
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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10. KoCoS WORLDWIDE
KoCoS Messtechnik AG KoCoS BeNeLux BVBA
Suedring 42 Kapt. M. Cuypersstraat, 63
34497 Korbach, Germany 3271 Zichem, Belgium
Tel +49 5631 9596 - 0 info@be.kocos.com
Fax +49 5631 9596 - 17
info@kocos.com KoCoS Mesures SARL
30, rue Godot de Mauroy
KoCoS Engineering GmbH 75009 Paris, France
Schallstr. 25 info@fr.kocos.com
73329 Kuchen, Germany
Tel +49 7331 810 - 240 KoCoS Messtechnik Ltd
Fax +49 7331 810 - 241 2 Silverton Court
info@engineering.kocos.com Northumberland Business Park
Cramlington, NE23 7RZ, United Kingdom
KoCoS Power Grid Services GmbH info@uk.kocos.com
TRAINING COURSES Alter Postweg 54
46282 Dorsten, Germany KoCoS Measurement & Control (Pty) Ltd
Know-how and experience Tel +49 2362 9524 - 90 2 Antonily Close, Vredekloof Heights
Regular product training courses are held at our training Fax +49 2362 9524 - 91 Brackenfell 7560, Cape Town, South Africa
info@power-grid-services.kocos.com info@za.kocos.com
centres in Korbach and Weimar, as well as on customers‘ pre-
KOCOS WORLDWIDE
mises. These training courses are run by qualified engineers
TRAINING COURSES
KoCoS Optical Measurement GmbH KoCoS America LLC.
with many years of professional experience.
Suedring 42 136 Oak Street, Suite A
34497 Korbach, Germany Westerly, RI 02891, USA
Tel +49 5631 9596 - 0 info@us-east.kocos.com
Special hands-on seminars and workshops which deal pri- Fax +49 5631 9596 - 17
marily with application-related themes round off our train- info@optics.kocos.com KoCoS Technologies LLC.
ing portfolio. A careful combination of theory and practice
7150 SW Hampton Street, Suite 222
makes for efficient knowledge transfer, while practical appli- KoCoS Automation GmbH Tigard, OR 97223, USA
cations and demonstrations enable participants to consoli- Doebereinerstr. 22 info@us-west.kocos.com
date what they have learnt. 99427 Weimar, Germany
Tel +49 3643 90 638 - 0
KoCoS Energía de México S. de R.L. de C.V.
Fax +49 3643 90 638 - 15
Av. Reforma No. 389, Torre Diana, Piso 10
Keeping workgroups small helps create an optimum info@automation.kocos.com
Col. Cuauthemoc, Delg. Cuauthemoc, C.P.
learning environment. KoCoS training centres are well 06500 México, D.F., Mexico
equipped with the latest measuring and test equipment, KoCoS audentec GmbH
info@mx.kocos.com
giving each individual workgroup the opportunity to con- Suedring 42
solidate the knowledge acquired during the course. 34497 Korbach, Germany
KoCoS Messtechnik AG Xiamen
Tel +49 5631 9596 - 0
4th floor, Huayuan Building,
Fax +49 5631 9596 - 17
No. 321 Huoju Road,
info@audentec.kocos.com
Torch Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone
Xiamen, Fujian 361006
People’s Republic of China
info@cn.kocos.com
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