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Monitoring and diagnostics
guideline for UniGear ZS1
and MCC switchgear
Topic: Monitoring and diagnostics guideline for UniGear ZS1
and MCC switchgear
Index
1.
2.
3.
Scope
Monitoring and diagnostics portfolio overview
Temperature rise monitoring (TR)
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Overview of installed TR sensor in UniGear ZS1 portfolio
3.3. Overview of TR sensors inside of the panel
3.4. Symbol of the TR sensor in schematics drawings
3.5. TR sensor installation
3.5.1.
Unpacking the TR sensors
18
3.5.2.
Installing the TR sensors 19
3.5.3.
Installing the TR sensors on T-offs with doubled Cu bars 40
3.5.4.
Installation of the TR sensor on the top/bottom cable/Cu bar entry in DU/LDU panels
3.5.5.
Replacement of the faulty TR sensor on doubled Cu bars 51
3.5.6.
Installation of the TR sensor on double or triple Cu bars inside of the panel (excluding the T-offs)
54
3.5.7.
Installation check55
3.6. Exceptions
3.6.1.
Metering panel 59
59
3.7. TR sensor commissioning
3.7.1.
Visual control of the installed TR sensors 60
60
3.8. Tools used for TR sensors setting and configuration
3.8.1.
Connection of the current injection device
61
61
3.8.2.
SSH session tool used for dataconcentrator configuration 63
3.8.3.
PCM600 TR sensor configuration 69
3.8.4.
PCM600 TR sensor setting
73
3.9. Serviceability of installed TR sensor
3.9.1.
UniGear SBB, 12kV, 17.5kV, 24kV 75
4.
4
5
6
6
12
14
15
18
3.9.2.
UniGear MCC, 7.2kV, 12kV
3.9.3.
UniGear DU\LDU, 12kV, 17.5kV, 24kV
3.9.4.
UniGear ZS1, 500mm
75
76
77
78
Partial discharge monitoring (PD)
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Installation in UniGear ZS1 switchgear
79
79
85
49
5.
4.3. Additional resources
Environment monitoring (Env)
5.1. Introduction
5.1.1.
THS01 89
87
88
88
5.1.2.
DKRF500 89
5.1.3.
SW485 91
5.1.4.
Modbus sensor communication connection
94
5.2. Installation in UniGear ZS1 switchgear
5.2.1.
Cable compartment
95
95
5.2.2.
Low voltage compartment
97
5.2.3.
Switchgear room environment monitoring
99
5.3. Setting and configuration
5.3.1.
Modbus address changing via Mconfig tool forTHS01 sensor
6.
103
103
5.3.2.
Modbus address changing via PCM600 tool
107
5.3.3.
SSH session useful commands
5.3.4.
PCM600 environmental sensor for switchgear room monitoring configuration
5.3.5.
PCM600 environmental sensor for panel monitoring configuration
5.3.6.
PCM600 environmental sensor setting.
5.3.7.
Sharing data from one DKRF sensor between several MDC dataconcetrators.
109
6.1.2.
PCM600 Nameplate setting
131
6.1.3.
PCM600 writing to MDC605
133
6.1.4.
Modification of already defined configuration in PCM600 134
6.1.5.
Dashboard overview
6.1.6.
Dashboard for more than one MDC605
6.1.7.
Dashboard setting, configuration management
6.1.8.
Dashboard users 145
6.1.9.
Firmware update via PCM600
6.1.10.
Firmware update via Dashboard 147
6.1.11.
IP address change via Dashboard 148
6.1.12.
IP address change via PCM600
135
150
114
118
5.4. Replacement of the faulty THS01 sensor in cable compartment
Dataconcentrator unit
6.1. Configuration and setting of the MDC605
6.1.1.
PCM600 project creation 125
145
111
143
144
119
121
123
124
6.2.
Warning and alarm messages
152
1. Scope
This document serves as a guideline for the implementation of the solution of the Monitoring and
diagnostics project (hereinafter MnD project) for UniGear ZS1 switchgear.
Document is applicable for air insulated switchgears type UniGear ZS1, UniGear ZS1 Digital Single Bus
Bar, Standard unit, DU/LDU units 12kV, 17,5kV, 24kV, MCC, UniGear ZS1 500mm.
Panel type Double Bus Bar, Double Level, Back-To-Back and Front-To-Front will be added to this
document in later phases.
2. Monitoring and diagnostics portfolio overview
MDC605
SWICOM+PDCOM
TR sensor
DKRF
THS01 in LVC
THS01 in CAB
MDC605 dataconcetrator collecting data from environmental sensors and TR sensors (more in
chapter 7)
SWICOM+PDCOM for partial discharge monitoring (more in chapter 5)
DKRF + THS01 sensors for environmental monitoring (humidity+temperature) for switchgear room
(DKRF) and low voltage + cable compartment (THS01) (more in chapter 6)
TR sensor for temperature monitoring of the primary parts of the panel (more in chapter 4)
3. Temperature rise monitoring (TR)
3.1. Introduction
TR sensors are used for monitoring of the temperature of the switchgear key hotspots like:
•
MV busbar joints
•
MV cable termination points
•
Cu bars close to the circuit breaker contact system
TR sensors are battery-free, self-powered sensors using wireless communication technology for
connecting to ABB’s monitoring and diagnostics dataconcentrators.
TR sensors shall be installed directly on primary parts of medium voltage switchgear.
There are currently two types of TR sensor, STL201 and STX301 (new generation of TR sensors)
The minimum primary operating current of the TR sensor is 5A, please check this value
with customer assumed rated current of the monitored panel. For currents below this
value the sensor will not work.
STL201 TR sensors can be used only in limited UniGear ZS1 portfolio, which means
12kV SBB standard unit.
Meanwhile STX301 can be used in almost complete UniGear ZS1 portfolio, which
means: UG ZS1 SBB, DU/LDU panels and MCC for ratings 12kV, 17,5kV and 24kV
TR sensors are not available for UniGear portfolio with DBB, BTB a DL switchgear.
Please note that, due to the nature of the technical solution, there is a possibility of up
to 10% wireless communication packet loss occurring during the operation. This is
within expected parameters and does not affect the overall performance of the system.
TR sensor consists of five parts:
1. TR sensor
2. Rubber tube (Only for STL201)
3. Clip
4. Belt
5. Label
Rubber tube
TR sensor
STL201
Clip
Label
TR sensor
STX301
Belt
Belt
Clip
Complete STL201 TR sensor overview:
TR sensor
Rubber tube
Belt
Clip
Complete STX301 TR sensor overview:
TR sensor
Belt
Clip
Side view:
Temperature sensor probe
Front view STL201:
Order code
Serial number
Front and side view STX301:
Temperature sensor probe
Order code
Serial number
Complete information about the TR sensors can be found in ABB library:
STL201: ST_20_Wireless Temperature Sensor (abb.com)
STX301: STX300 User Manual (abb.com)
Data from TR sensors are collected in MDCx dataconcetrators, simplified schematics can be seen
on the below picture:
3.2. Overview of installed TR sensor in UniGear ZS1 portfolio
TR sensors should be installed close to busbar joints, T-offs, cable termination points etc. Some general
examples of installation are on the below pictures.
Installation in busbar compartment:
Position of the installed TR sensor
Installation in cable compartment:
Position of the installed TR sensor
Simplified overview of the maximum number of TR sensors installed in each type of the panel are as
per below table. For exceptions, please check chapter 4.6.
IF
BT
R
RM
M
IFD
IFDM
DF
MCC
12pcs
12pcs
6pcs
6pcs
-
6pcs
6pcs
-
12pcs*
Type of
panel
Number
of
installed
TR
sensors
* Only with STX301 sensors
For the final number of TR sensor installed in each type of the panel, please see important note on the
following page.
Important note: The possibility to change the faulty TR sensor in already assembled
switchgear is affected by the maintenance space around the switchgear. For
example, for panels with back-to wall installation the serviceability is more
complicated, than for panels with rear access. This must be taken into account
during the bidding stage of the project, to offer the correct amount of TR sensor for
dedicated project. For more details, please see chapter 4.9
3.3. Overview of TR sensors inside of the panel
TR sensors on T-offs
Numbers: 10, 20, 30
TR sensors on CB
upper arms
Numbers: 40, 50, 60
TR sensors on CB
lower arms
Numbers: 70, 80, 90
TR sensors in cable
compartment
Numbers: 100, 110,
120
3.4. Symbol of the TR sensor in schematics drawings
In the screenshot below, you can see, how the TR sensors will be represented in the Eplan
drawings.
Important note: Maximum 3* panels with TR sensor can be assign to the one
dataconcentrator unit and the dataconcentrator shall be installed in the middle of 3*
panel line as per below picture to ensure the best signal transmission from TR
sensor to the dataconcetrator.
*For already installed base with STL201 5panels per one dataconcetrator can be used, but to
simplify the rule for any upcoming project with STL201 or STX301 only 3 panels with TR sensors can
be used per one dataconcetrator.
Important note: Dataconcetrator shall be placed in the middle panel of the three-panel
row to achieve the best communication between TR sensors and dataconcetrator.
Example of dataconcentrator placement in 12panels switchgear:
Example of dataconcentrator placement in 5panels switchgear:
Example of dataconcentrator placement in 3panels switchgear:
Example of dataconcentrator placement in 7panels switchgear:
3.5. TR sensor installation
3.5.1. Unpacking the TR sensors
In the picture below, you can see, how the package of the TR sensors looks like and which parts
are included in the package
STL201 TR sensor unit package:
3.5.2. Installing the TR sensors
Installation procedure will be same for the bare Cu bars as well as for insulated Cu bars. The
Raychem insulation on the Cu bars will not be cutted and the TR sensor will be installed directly
on the Raychem insulation.
Recommended tools and labels for TR sensor installation:
1. Tool for TR sensor belt fastening, example HellermannTyton MK9SST-PLGF-GY
Before the first use of the tightening gun, please remove the knife for cutting the
belt (as this knife can cut only belts with maximum 16mm wide). The guidenance
how to remove the knife can be found in tightening gun manual (see also below
picture, knife is the item nr.1)
For TR sensor fastening in already assembled panels with not enough space to
accommodate with fastening gun, the fastening using flat nose pliers can be also used.
Recommended tightening tension for TR sensors installation is number 2 (also can be seen
on below picture)
2. Cutting pliers with at least 25mm jaw length
For installation inside of the panel the maximum cutting pliers length should be 19cm. This
can be done with Knipex 9505185
3. Ethanol for degreasing the surface of the TR sensors before sticking the label
4. Flat nose pliers – can be used as an alternative to TR sensor belt tightening tool (in point
Nr.1 above), but only in case of exchange of the TR sensor in existing panel in which there
is not enough space to use the TR sensor belt tightening tool
5. Tool for defined TR sensor belt wrapping (needle nose pliers or dedicated tool)
Detail of the wrapping part of the dedicated tool:
This tool was adapted from Narex screwdriver S line 839411
The drawings of the adapted tool is on the following page:
Other possible options for TR sensor installation in narrow spaces can be done using
adapted socket wrench extension (in a similar was as the screw driver was adapted)
together with gimbal socket wrench (see example on the following picture – the head of the
tool was not modified)
6. Labels used for marking of the TR sensors (example on the below picture)
Labels are printed on the 9mm wide colour Brother tape TZe see following picture). Length
of the one label is 10mm.
Step by step procedure for installation of the TR sensors:
Protective gloves type cut-b are required for assembly of temperature rise sensors
1. Cut the TR sensor belt as defined in below table based on the Cu bar dimensions
width
[mm]
30
45
60
60
80
80
100
height [mm]
8
10
10
15
10
10
10
belt lenght [mm]
180
240
280
290
330
370
380
120
150
100
10
10
10
450
500
420
Connection bar 120x551)
120
55
500
U shape bar 60x642)
60
64
370
U shape bar 130x60 + flat bar 100x103)
130
60
570
Cu bar dimension
30x8
40x10, 40x15, 45x10 wo BPTM/with BPTM
60x10, 60x10 BPTM
60x15 wo BPTM/with BPTM
80x10, 80x10 BPTM, 2x80x10 (cable conn.)
3x80x10
100x10, 100x10 BPTM, 2x100x10 (cable conn.)
120x10, 120x10 BPTM, 2x120x10 (cable
conn.)
150x10, 150x10 BPTM
3x100x10
1)
2)
3)
Important note: When installing TR sensors on the double Cu bar for example
2x80x10mm, the TR sensor belt will be installed only around one of the Cu bar. To
prevent damages on TR sensor belt during the transportation of the panels on the not
fully fixed Cu bars (especially T-offs), which are going to be fully fixed with horizontal
busbar installation on site. More information can be found in chapter 3.4.3
2. Cut the Rubber tube based on the below table (only for STL201)
Cu bar dimensions
width [mm]
30
40
60
80
100
120
150
120
60
130
height [mm]
8
8
10
10
10
10
10
55
64
60
Rubber tube length [mm]
15
20
35
40
40
do not cut
do not cut
do not cut
do not cut
do not cut
3. Check correct functionality of the TR sensor copper leg (only for STL201)
PUSH
It shall be possible to move with the leg inside of the TR sensor and the spring installed inside
shall push the leg out. If this is not working properly, read chapter 3.4.5 point 5.
4. Insert the TR sensor on the belt.
5. Insert two rubbers on each end of the TR sensor belt (only for STL201)
6. Install the clip on the TR sensor belt:
7. Bend the end of the TR sensor belt which overlaps the clip (optimal overlapping length is 10mm)
and press with the pliers
10mm
8. Correct orientation of the clip, rubbers and TR sensor is on below picture:
9. Identify the position of the TR sensors in the dedicated drawings (example below is for phase 1
T-off bar). Rubber tubes must be placed on both edges of the Cu bar (only for STL201).
10. Degrees the surface of the copper bar in the place of TR sensor installation
11. Place the TR sensor on the Cu bar
12. Wrap the belt around the Cu bar and insert the opposite end of the belt in the clip
13. Tight the belt using tightening gun
14. Close the clip
15. Cut the loose end of the TR sensor belt to keep the length about 15mm from the clip
15mm
15mm
16. Wrap the remaining part of the belt using needle nose pliers or dedicated wrapping tool. Pay
attention to the rolling direction as shown on the below picture
17. Clean the TR sensor surface with ethanol and place the label on its surface according to position
in the drawings (example for phase one T-offs)
Rules for colors of the labels are as follows:
For normal phase sequence order, front view from left to right :
Phase 1 – red color
Phase 2 – yellow color
Phase 3 – blue color
For reverse phase sequence order, the colors and the number of the position of the TR sensors
remain the same (see below example):
18. Install the Cu bar with TR sensors inside of the panel
19. Follow the steps 1-14 to install all required TR sensors inside of the panel
20. Scan the bar code of the panel into which the TR sensors are installed using bar code reader:
21. Scan QR codes of all the installed TR sensors inside of the panel from lowest number (first one)
to the highest number (last one). For T-offs drawings in point nr.5 the order shall be in this
manner 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60
22. As soon as the apparatus compartment door are installed, the template label for the TR sensors
can be printed and placed on the inner side of the apparatus compartment door. Example of the
template label:
Stored templates for each project can be found under this link (for CZABB locality protection
relay engineers):
Serial Tracker - SQL Server Reporting Services (abb.com)
If some TR sensor is not installed nor scanned, but shall be, the warning sign will appear on the
TR sensor position template.
Example of installation of the TR sensor’s template is on the below pictures:
3.5.3. Installing the TR sensors on T-offs with doubled Cu bars
Important note: This kind of installation is valid only for double Cu bars installed inside of the
panel and delivered in this way to the site. (usually T-off, which are not delivered as
accessories and not fixed on the top part of the T-offs). The reason is, that the top part of the
T-off is not fixed and the TR sensor belt wrapped around both bars will fix both Cu bars
together and that would make an issue during the onsite horizontal Cu bars installation.
For the double Cu bars which are delivered as accessories (usually Cu bars for top or bottom
cable entry for LDU and DU units), this installation procedure is not applicable, and the TR
sensors are fixed on site with belt wrapped around both bars. More details for DU and LDU
panels can be found in chapter 4.5.4.
For installation on the doubled Cu bars for example 2x80x10mm, the TR sensor belt must be
installed only on the one Cu bar. Example of the drawings of the double Cu bar T-offs is on the
below picture.
Example of such installation is displayed here:
The only difference in installation procedure described in chapter 3.4.2 is to place the clip on the
same Cu bar side as TR sensor will be placed.
Minimal Cu bar dimensions for this type of installation of the TR sensor are 80x10mm.
Place the clip + rubber on one end of the belt like this (rubber is used only for STL201):
Insert second rubber on the belt (rubber is used only for STL201):
Place the clip + belt on the dedicated Cu bar:
Wrap the belt around the Cu bar like this and pull it through the TR sensor and the clip:
Before tightening the belt, check whether there is enough space between the clip and the TR sensor
to close the clip.
Before tightening the belt, push the belt between the clip and the TR sensor to ensure smooth
closing of the clip during the tightening of the belt.
Tighten the belt using tightening gun. During the tightening, hold the TR sensor in the position in
which the clip can be still closed:
Close the clip and release the tightening gun:
Mark the 15mm long belt from the end of the clip:
15mm
Cut the excessive end of the belt:
Straighten the cutted end of the belt with flat nose pliers:
Use needle nose pliers or dedicated tool to roll the end of the belt like this:
During the rolling of the belt, push the clip to prevent opening of the clip:
Final look of the installed TR sensor:
3.5.4. Installation of the TR sensor on the top/bottom cable/Cu bar entry in DU/LDU
panels
Generally, all the TR sensor which should be installed on the top or bottom Cu bar entry to the
DU/LDU panels (Cu bars which are not mounted in factory or dismounted in factory after the FAT
before the transportation of the switchgear to the site) must be placed in accessories and shall be
installed on the Cu bars on site to avoid any damage of TR sensors during the transportation on
site.
For this reason, this step-by-step procedure should be followed:
1. TR sensor will be ordered with usual process and delivered to the switchgear final assembly
place in ABB factory. TR sensor will have index for placement in accessories.
2. Workshop will print out labels for marking of the TR sensors itself, which would be automatically
generated from Eplan drawings. Workshop will stick all the printed labels on the TR sensors
and scan the TR sensor QR codes to the database in a same way as it is mentioned in chapter
4.5.2 point Nr.18 and 19. TR sensors which cannot be mounted inside of the panel will be
handed over to protection relay engineer.
Example of the marking of the TR sensors is as follows. Panel x, mounting location y, label with
marking x-y. x means panel sequence number, y means mounting location.
Panel nr. 01, mounting location 100, label: 01-100.
Example of the Eplan drawings and marking of the TR sensors are on the following page.
3. Protection relay engineer will then energize and assign the TR sensors to dedicated
dataconcentrator as per drawings mentioned in chapter 4.4. As soon as the assignment of the
TR sensor is done, protection relay engineer will hand over TR sensors back to workshop which
will add it in the accessories.
4. Trained person will then install the TR sensor finally on the customer’s site following the rules
in chapter 4.5.2
3.5.5. Replacement of the faulty TR sensor on doubled Cu bars
The replacement of the faulty TR sensor installed on the doubled Cu bars is the most complicated
replacement because the belt with rubber is installed between two Cu bars so the belt can’t be
replaced together with faulty TR sensor and must be used the one originally installed in ABB factory.
The replacement of the belt will cause the need of dismantling the doubled Cu bars which is very
time consuming.
Steps to follow:
1. Identify the faulty TR sensor.
2. Unroll the end of the TR sensor belt.
3. Straighten the belt with flat nose pliers.
4. Open the TR sensor clip and remove the end of the belt from the clip.
5. Straighten the end of the TR sensor belt again.
6. Remove faulty TR sensor from the belt.
7. Insert new TR sensor on the belt.
8. Lead the belt through the clip, tighten the belt with flat nose pliers and close the clip.
9. Roll the excessive end of the TR sensor belt.
10. Install the TR sensor self-adhesive label (which is part of the new TR sensor package
delivery) on the TR sensor template on the inner part of the apparatus compartment door.
3.5.6. Installation of the TR sensor on double or triple Cu bars inside of the panel
(excluding the T-offs)
For double and triple Cu bars inside of the panel (excluding the T-off bars) the TR sensor belt shall
be installed around all the Cu bars as there is no risk to damage the belt during the transportation
(these bars are fully fixed). Example of such an installation is in following picture.
3.5.7. Installation check
1. Check that the clip is closed properly.
2. Check that the rubber is placed on both edges of the Cu bars. (only for STL201)
3. Check that the TR sensor is fixed tight enough and cannot be moved on the Cu bar:
4. Check, that the rolled part of the belt does not overlap the Cu bar profile:
5. Making the TR sensor leg moveable (only for STL201):
If the leg for the TR sensor is not moveable in this way:
These steps must be followed:
Put the TR sensor on the stable place and push it hardly with your hand:
After that usually the copper leg remains stuck inside of the TR sensor
To make the leg moveable, use flat nose pliers and pull and push the TR sensor leg several
times:
3.6. Exceptions
There are several exceptions from the table in chapter 4.2 for installation of the TR sensor in
UniGear ZS1 portfolio. This is valid only for STL201 sensors, for MGTR sensors (STX301) this
exception is not valid.
Maximum 5pcs of TR sensors can be installed in busbar compartment of the Incoming/outgoing
feeder and bus coupler as per below picture.
TR sensor cannot fit in L3 phase Toff joint, only 5pcs of TR sensors can
be installed in busbar compartment
List of the panels with this exception:
PANEL
TYPE
IF/OF/BT
IF/OF/BT
IF/OF/BT
RATED VOLTAGE
12kV
12kV
17,5kV
NOMINAL
CURRENT
2000A
2500A
3150A
SC RATING
WIDTH
31,5/40/50kA 800mm
31,5/40/50kA 1000mm
31,5/40kA 1000mm
3.6.1. Metering panel
As the primary current flowing in Metering panel will be lower than 5A required for power supply of
the TR sensors, the TR sensors cannot be installed in this type of the panel.
3.7. TR sensor commissioning
3.7.1. Visual control of the installed TR sensors
Check, that all installed TR sensor are correctly displayed in TR sensors template on the inner part
of the apparatus compartment door:
3.8. Tools used for TR sensors setting and configuration
Each TR sensor must be assigned with dedicated dataconcentrator unit during injection of the
minimum primary current value 50A. For this reason the CPC 100 or similar device should be used for
primary current injection.
Device for primary current injection (for example Omicron CPC 100 or similar one):
3.8.1. Connection of the current injection device
The CPC100 or similar device should be connected to primary parts of the switchgear to each
phase of the panel, AC current value of at least 50A shall be injected in the dedicated phase and TR
sensors installed on this phase must be assigned to dataconcetrator unit. The MV apparatus (breaker,
contactor- if applicable) in panel must be in service position and closed.
Typical connection of the current injection device is shown on the below picture.
CPC 100
Injected AC current must be
at least 50A
TR sensors in phase L1 are
going to be assigned with
dataconcetrator unit
Apparatus must be closed
and in service position
Photos from connection of the CPC 100 to the phase L1 in UniGear ZS1 panel.
Connection of the cables from CPC 100 in the busbar
compartment
Connection of the cables from CPC 100 in the cable
compartment
3.8.2. SSH session tool used for dataconcentrator configuration
For MDC dataconcentrator configuration PCM600 software tool is used. This can be downloaded
from below link: PCM600.
To get the latest MDCxxx connectivity package visit this web page: MDC605 - Monitoring and
Diagnostics Solutions (Protection and control products for power distribution) | ABB
To get the response from single piece of TR sensor open a SSH session (via KiTTY etc..), launch
in sequence following commands. Screenshots from the KiTTY software is shown in following pages.
1. Launch KiTTY. Add in Host Name the correct IP address of the MDC dataconcentrator.
IP address 192.168.1.118 is the default one for MDC605 dataconcetrator:
1
2
2. Log by this username and password:
username: root
password: admin
3. List of useful commands:
returns measured values from all assigned TR sensors
cfg set applications/abb-monitor-cc26xx/logLevel 3
systemctl restart abb-monitor-cc26xx
tail -f /home/syslog | grep monitor-cc26xx
Number in bracket [xx] is the sequence number of the sensor added to the
dataconcetrator (1 number is the 1st sensor added to the dataconcentrator).
Temperature value is value of the measured temperature in °C
CTRC+C to interrupt the running command
After the execution of the previous command, the switching back to logLevel1 shall be
performed:
cfg set applications/abb-monitor-cc26xx/logLevel 1
systemctl restart abb-monitor-cc26xx
returns measured values from dedicated sensor (Nr. 1)
Maximum number of TR sensors connected to one MDC is 60pcs, therefore the
numbering of the TR sensors is 1…60. Number 1 in this example represents TR
sensor on position 1.
cfg set applications/abb-monitor-cc26xx/logLevel 3
systemctl restart abb-monitor-cc26xx
tail -f /home/syslog | grep monitor-cc26xx | fgrep '[1]'
CTRC+C to interrupt the running command
After the execution of the previous command, the switching back to logLevel1 shall be
performed:
cfg set applications/abb-monitor-cc26xx/logLevel 1
systemctl restart abb-monitor-cc26xx
returns all information from dedicated sensor (nr.1)
cfg get devices/instances/smartarm/1
channel: “0”: represents radio frequency on which the sensor is transmitting.
Calculation of the frequencies based on the channel number is as follows:
frequency [MHz] = 2405 – 11 + freqt_table[channel]
channel
0
freqt_table
11 14 17 20 23 26 29 32 35 38 41 44 47 50 53 56 59 62 65 68 71 74 77 80 83 86
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
channel
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
freqt_table
89
7 10 13 16 19 22 25 28 31 34 37 40 43 46 49 52 55 58 61 64 67 70 73 76 79
channel
52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63
freqt_table
82 85 88
9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33
So, Channel 0 corresponds to frequency 2405MHz. Channel 1 corresponds to
frequency 2408MHz and so on.
communicationCycleMs: “12100” Means that the TR sensors has transmission cycle
time 12.1s.
sensorID: “212204291640” is the TR sensors serial number
exported: “1” is Boolean value which means whether to show that sensor on the
webHMI or not, for internal use only, must not be changed
installed: “1” means that the TR sensor is communicating with dataconcentrator (if the
value is “0” sensor is not communicating)
position: “2” is a value ranging [0-5] and represent the panel (bay) in which the sensor
has been installed to. 0 is a special value representing the room. This can be changed
only using the WebHMI.
returns sensor ID number
cfg get devices/instances/smartarm/1/configuration/sensorID
returns date value from MDC dataconcetrator
date
Check which TR sensor is not communicating
abb-monitor-cc26xx-cmd show
tail -n 1000 syslog | abb-monitor-cc26xx
Sensor 24 – connected, Sensor 25 not connected
Restart system command
systemctl restart monitor_smartarm
Restart MDCxxx
reboot
Information about the firmware of the MDCxxx
cfg get board/firmware
3.8.3. PCM600 TR sensor configuration
Before configuration of the TR sensor the steps for project creation in PCM600 must be followed,
please see the chapter 7.1.1.
1. Adding TR sensor inside of the panel
Click on the panel name and select the switchgear rating from the list in the Nameplate
pop up menu. Then click Add.
2
1
3
2. Pop up menu will appear:
TR sensors for UniGear switchgear are: STL201, STX301 (NGTR) or STA201 (smartarm)
3. Choose compartment in which sensor should be installed and in which phases:
4. As soon as all the TR sensors are chosen, fill the Sensor ID by scanning the QR code or
by rewriting the code from the TR sensor.
Channel and COMM Cycle are explained in chapter 4.8.2. Channel value should remain
as it is means, Channel: 0. COMM Cycle must be different for each of the installed TR or
NGTR sensor starting from value: 10900 for first sensor, 11100 for second sensor and so
on. End value is 14300. Increment value is 200. If you finish at 14300 and still there are
sensors which need to have assigned COMM Cycle, then please start from value 10900
again for the following sensor.
For TR sensors Temperature rise evaluation and Hotspot temperature evaluation
algorithms is available (more details can be found in document 1VLG100943 PRJ-10676 UGD2MD Temperature Rise APL)
5. Click Next and Finish Configuration Wizard
To write the configuration in MDC605 please follow the chapter 7.1.3.
3.8.4. PCM600 TR sensor setting
Before to start the setting of the TR sensor the steps for project creation in PCM600 must
be followed, please see the chapter 7.1.1 and also steps for TR sensor configuration in
chapter 4.8.3.
1. Right mouse click on the TR sensor structure and select Parameter setting.:
You can change the status of each single algorithm from True (enabled) to False
(disabled). And you can change the warning and alarm threshold values:
Default values are based on document 1VLG100943 PRJ-10676 - UGD2MD Temperature
Rise APL.
To write the setting in MDC605 please follow the chapter 7.1.3.
3.9. Serviceability of installed TR sensor
To offer customer the correct amount of the TR sensor in each type of the panel, the switchgear
room layout and the installation method for new switchgear must be known.
3.9.1.
UniGear SBB, 12kV, 17.5kV, 24kV
Generally, the access to the TR sensors can be done in this way:
TR sensors in the busbar compartment (yellow
and blue circles on the left side picture) can be
replaced with:
front side access
these parts must be removed:
circuit breaker
Partition plate between CB and cable compartment
Partition plate between CB and BB compartment
Voltage transformers if they are installed in cable
compartment
or rear side access
these parts must be removed:
rear cover
BB compartment rear inspection window
TR sensors in the cable compartment (green
circle on the left side picture) can be replaced only
with:
rear side access ONLY!
these parts must be removed:
rear cover
TR sensors in the cable compartment (red circle on the above picture) can be replaced with:
front side access
these parts must be removed:
MV cables + voltage transformers truck (if they are installed)
or rear side access
these parts must be removed:
rear cover + MV cables
3.9.2.
UniGear MCC, 7.2kV, 12kV
Generally, the access to the TR sensors can be done in this way:
TR sensors in the busbar compartment (yellow
and blue circles on the left side picture) can be
replaced with:
rear side access ONLY!
these parts must be removed:
rear cover
BB compartment rear inspection window
TR sensors in the cable compartment (green
circle on the left side picture) can be replaced with:
front side access
these parts must be removed:
contactor
or rear side access
rear cover
TR sensors in the cable compartment (red circle
on the left side picture) can be replaced with:
front side access
these parts must be removed:
MV cables
3.9.3.
UniGear DU\LDU, 12kV, 17.5kV, 24kV
Generally, the access to the TR sensors can be done in this way:
TR sensors in the busbar compartment (yellow
and blue circles on the left side picture) can be
replaced with:
front side access
these parts must be removed:
circuit breaker
Partition plate between CB and cable compartment
Partition plate between CB and BB compartment
Voltage transformers if they are installed in cable
compartment
TR sensors in the cable compartment (green circle
on the left side picture) can be replaced with:
rear side access ONLY!
these parts must be removed:
rear cover
MV cables
TR sensors in the cable compartment (red circle on the left side picture) can be replaced with:
front side access
these parts must be removed:
voltage transformers (if they are installed)
or rear side access
these parts must be removed:
rear cover
3.9.4.
UniGear ZS1, 500mm
Generally, the access to the TR sensors can be
done in this way:
In any case the dedicated bar with sensors must
be removed from panel to change the sensor.
TR sensors in the busbar compartment (yellow
circles on the left side picture) can be replaced from
front side.
these parts must be removed:
circuit breaker
Partition plate between CB and cable compartment
Partition plate between CB and BB compartment
Voltage transformers and/or surge arresters if they are
installed in cable compartment
TR sensors in the busbar compartment (blue
circles on the left side picture) can be replaced from
front side.
these parts must be removed:
circuit breaker
Partition plate between CB and cable compartment
Partition plate between CB and BB compartment
Voltage transformers and/or surge arresters if they are
installed in cable compartment
TR sensors in the cable compartment (green circle on the left side picture) can be replaced from
front side.
these parts must be removed:
circuit breaker
Partition plate between CB and cable compartment
Rails and CB shutters
Lower CB spouts
Current sensors if they are installed
Voltage transformers and/or surge arresters if they are installed in cable compartment
TR sensors in the cable compartment (red circle on the left side picture) can be replaced from
front side.
these parts must be removed:
Voltage transformers and/or surge arresters if they are installed in cable compartment
MV cables
Complete copper parts for MV cable termination
4. Partial discharge monitoring (PD)
4.1. Introduction
Partial discharge monitoring will be done by PDCOM indicator together with SWICOM system.
It is recommended to use PDCOM device without the connection with VDIS device (voltage
detecting and indicating system) as it is shown on the below picture.
As mentioned in PDCOM datasheet (9AKK107992A1008 Link), one PDCOM can monitor partial
discharge of up to 10 panels, one SWICOM can be used to connect up to 3 PDCOM units (only for
partial discharge monitoring – because for example for CB condition monitoring one SWICOM can be
used up to 14 panels).
Project with SWICOM unit and combination of any other units like
Senseor(Wika)+Exertherm+PDCOM can be found in document 1VCD601601 page
9. Any other combination must be consulted with SWICOM product
management. Contact person in ABB Italy is Manfredo Messa.
Mandatory installation of the capacitive divider (insulator) is in Busbar compartment.
Below picture shows example of the Swicom unit with partial discharge monitoring for 12panels
with bus section panel A06. For this arrangement we must use two separate PDCOM devices to monitor
partial discharge for both sections of the switchgear. Preferred positioning of the capacitive divider for
PD monitoring is in the middle panel of the monitored row of panels
Ordering numbers of the PDCOM device are as follows:
For the recommended installations without the VDIS device, the order number 1VCF681000R0103
and 1VCF681000R0105 shall be used.
Ordering numbers of the SWICOM device are as follows:
The detailed connection between PDCOM, PDCOM interface and SWICOM can be seen in Circuit
diagram of SWICOM connections and options (document 1VCD400305 Link).
cable connecting capacitive divider with
PDCOM interface (must be ordered separately:
1000370630-(see next page)
Capacitive divider
(must be ordered separately)
PDCOM interface
(order number:
1VCF681000R0105)
PDCOM device
RS232 cable
(part of the order numbers:
1VCF681000R0105)
SWICOM device
(must be ordered separately
1VCF681000R0103)
CAT5E or CAT6 ethernet cable
with RJ45 connectors
(must be ordered separately)
Example of the cable type used for connection between the insulators and the PDCOM interface
is on below picture.
Photos of the installation of the cable between the insulator and PDCOM interface:
Complete ordering shall therefore contain:
PDCOM device
1VCF681000R0103
PDCOM interface
1VCF681000R0105
SWICOM device
1VCF681000R0101
Set of 3pcs of insulators (based on the service voltage of the panel)
Set of 3pcs of lever brass M6 (as can be seen on above pictures
1000025952
Set of 3pcs of cable connecting insulators to PDCOM interface
1000370630
Standard ethernet CAT6a cable with RJ45 connectors for connection between the SWICOM and
PDCOM
Holder for PDCOM interface mounting on the left side of the low voltage compartment
1VL7646607R0101
Warning label which must be placed on the PDCOM interface device :
4.2. Installation in UniGear ZS1 switchgear
All the components such as PDCOM, PDCOM interface and SWICOM shall be installed in low
voltage compartment as per below pictures.
PDCOM device
installed on the DIN
rail on the rear part
of the LVC
PDCOM interface on the
left side of the LVC
For installation of the PDCOM interface, this holder is used:
The PDCOM interface must be equipped with warning label to
SWICOM
device on the
LVC door
4.3. Additional resources
Additional information regarding the technical parameters, datasheets, commissioning and
installation/technical/engineering manuals can be found in ABB Library:
ABB Library
5. Environment monitoring (Env)
5.1. Introduction
Environment monitoring is done by THS01 device connected by ModBus RTU serial link to the
MDCxxx dataconcentrator. Maximum number of 6pcs of THS01 devices can be connected to one
MDCxxx dataconcentrator. See below simplified drawings.
Technically more than 6pcs of THS01 can be connected to the one dataconcentrator (up to 30pcs
of slave ModBus devices), but such an application must be handled case by case taking into
consideration the number of other slave ModBus devices connected to the dataconcentrator, the length
of the ModBus communication cable, the complexity of the interpanel wiring.
As a standard the environmental sensor will be installed in cable compartment, furthermore
customer can ask for room monitoring (DKRF installed on the LVC door).
Two types of environmental sensor will be used:
•
DKRF500 for switchgear room monitoring (placed on low voltage compartment door)
•
THS01 for compartment monitoring (cable, low voltage compartment)
5.1.1.
THS01
Technical parameters of the THS01 device can be found in attached link:
THS01
Connector of THS01 device can accept wire size (rigid or flexible) with cross section 0,5-1,5mm2
(28-16 AWG), stripping length 6-7mm.
For serial communication the adequate shielded cable for RS485 communication must be used.
5.1.2. DKRF500
Technical parameters of the DKRF device can be found in attached link:
DKRF500
DKRF sensor is delivered with 2m long connection cable. Complete specification of the sensor is
as follows:
DKRF500-RA-MOD8N1-0-0-0-2000-0 Digital RS485/Modbus rH/T pr.
Humidity/Temperature probe with RS485 interface, Modbus-RTU;
stainless steel housing with filter cap and sensor, both replaceable;
Sensor500-RA with 3% accuracy humidity and 0.4°C temperature;
filter, 2m connection cable (pluggable at probe) w. open wire ends, IP42, 1stop bit
Wire description:
Brown: 5-30VDC DC power supply (-)
Blue: 5-30VDC DC power supply (+)
White: RS485 A
Black: RS485B
Yellow/Green: cable shielding
Default Modbus address: 240
Baudrate:
9600
Data bits:
8
Parity:
None
Stop bits:
1 (modified version versus the information in datasheet, where 2 stop bits are mentioned)
5.1.3.
SW485
Repeater SW485 can be used for communication connection between MDC605 and all Modbus
environmental sensors.
Link to the datasheet of the repeater: SW485
In case of usage of the SW485 splitter the correct jumper switch setting must be followed as per
SW485 manual page 6:
The connection with RS485 repeater can look like this (for 3panels arrangement):
The terminating resistor shall not be activated on the SW485 repeater also the BIAS has to be
disactivated in SW485. So, the final look of SW485 must be like this: (all DIP switches in OFF state)
Same is shown in electrical macro:
5.1.4.
Modbus sensor communication connection
Communication connection between MDC605 and all environmental sensors can be done by two
possible ways:
1. Combination of star topology wiring and daisy chain wiring using SW485 repeater (as can be
seen in chapter 6.1.3.
2. Star topology wiring using ordinary terminal blocks.
5.2. Installation in UniGear ZS1 switchgear
THS01 device can be installed on the DIN rail or can be fixed by screws.
5.2.1.
Cable compartment
Example of installation in cable compartment is on the below pictures
5.2.2.
Low voltage compartment
THS01 device shall be installed as far as possible from the installed low voltage compartment
heater (if present, heater is installed on the right side of the LVC) and in the TOP part of the LVC to
measure the highest possible temperature.
Example of installation in low voltage compartment is on the below picture.
Preffered installation position in LVC without the installed heater in LVC compartment:
Installation in LVC with the installed heater (heater is usually placed on the right-side DIN rail):
5.2.3.
Switchgear room environment monitoring
Recommended position of the DKRF device is on the low voltage compartment door in the panel
with small number of devices installed on the door (for example metering or riser panel). This sensor
should be installed as high as possible on the low voltage compartment door to avoid damage of the
sensor. Sensor has IP42 protection degree, so it doesn’t need any additional IP covers.
Recommended position of the DKRF sensor on the low voltage compartment door is in the top
corner close to the door hinges:
The panel on which low voltage compartment door the DKRF sensor will be placed
should be carefully chosen with the respect of the position of the air condition outlets
inside of the switchgear room. The position of the sensor shall be at least 2m away
from the air conditioning outlets. This shall be checked with customer.
Installation procedure of the DKRF sensor in LV compartment door is as follows:
•
Recommended tools for installation:
•
Screwdriver 2,5, 2xwrench 20
Material description:
•
DKRF sensor including the 2m long cable: (1pc)
ENVIROMENTAL TEMP. AND HUM. SENSOR DKRF [1000378260]
•
Brass cable gland PG11: (1pc)
BRASS CABLE GLAND PG11 [1000375968]
•
Brass nut for the cable gland: (1pc)
BRASS LOCK NUT FOR CABLE GLAND PG11 [1000376196]
•
Rubber sealing for the cable gland: (2pcs)
WASHER FOR CABLE GLAND PG11 [1000376197]
Installation procedure:
1. Install the PG11 cable gland inside of the hole in low voltage compartment door (using two
wrenches)
2. Insert the DKRF probe inside of the cable gland in this way. Rubber sealing will be used on
the outer and inner side of the door
45mm
3. Tighten the PG11 cable gland using two wrenches
4. Connect the cable to the DKRF probe and fix it by a nut
5.3. Setting and configuration
. For MDC dataconcentrator configuration PCM600 software tool is used. This can be downloaded
from below link: PCM600.
To get the latest MDCxxx connectivity package visit this web page: MDC605 - Monitoring and
Diagnostics Solutions (Protection and control products for power distribution) | ABB
5.3.1.
Modbus address changing via Mconfig tool forTHS01 sensor
This tool can be downloaded from the below link:
Mconfig
Then you need to get the product key, by sending an email with your MAC address to
andy-kaiming.lin@cn.abb.com
Steps to change the ModBus address of the THS01 sensor:
1. Connect the THS01 to the power supply 10-30VDC
2. Connect the THS01 to the laptop via RS485 to USB converter, reference Papouch SB485s
3. Open Mconfig tool and select THS01:
4. Select Options – COM for setting of your COM port
5. Select Connect
6. If everything is properly done, you should get the Temperature and Humidity metering from
connected THS01 device
7. To change the ModBus address of THS01 go to Device Address:
Change the device address number and select Write button.
You should get message, that the parameters were successfully written into the THS01.
5.3.2.
Modbus address changing via PCM600 tool
For MDC dataconcentrator configuration PCM600 software tool is used. This can be downloaded
from below link: PCM600.
To get the latest MDCxxx connectivity package visit this web page: MDC605 - Monitoring and
Diagnostics Solutions (Protection and control products for power distribution) | ABB
First steps 1 and 2 from chapter 6.3.1 must be followed
Then right click on the MDC605 in the PCM600 and select Sensor configuration:
Select the sensor which Modbus address should be changed and select the COM port to which the
RS485 converter is connected:
Click Open:
Then Click Discovery to get the actual Modbus address of the sensor:
then click Read to get the actual measured values:
And you can change the Modbus address of the device in the Address cell:
1
2
Click Write to assign the new address with the sensor and Close to close the session.
5.3.3.
SSH session useful commands
To get the response from single piece of THS01 sensor you can use also a SSH session (via Kitty,
TeraTerm etc..), launch in sequence following commands.
First we need to set the logLevel of modbus monitor to value 2
cfg set applications/abb-monitor-modbus_2/logLevel 2
cfg set applications/abb-monitor-modbus_3/logLevel 2
systemctl restart applications
returns values from all THS01 sensors
tail -f /home/syslog | grep monitor-modbus
returns value from single THS01 sensor (ModBus address 10)
tail -f /home/syslog | grep monitor-modbus | fgrep '[10]'
after verifying, set back the logLevel of modbus monitor to value 1
cfg set applications/abb-monitor-modbus_2/logLevel 1
cfg set applications/abb-monitor-modbus_3/logLevel 1
systemctl restart applications
get information about all environmental sensor connected to the serial communication
cfg get devices/instances/modbus_ss_environmental
Address : 1 means ModBus address of the device
get information about environmental sensor with ModBus address 2
cfg get devices/instances/modbus_ss_environmental/2
Restart ModBus monitor command
systemctl restart abb-monitor-modbus_3
5.3.4.
PCM600 environmental sensor for switchgear room monitoring configuration
For MDC dataconcentrator configuration PCM600 software tool is used. This can be downloaded
from below link: PCM600.
To get the latest MDCxxx connectivity package visit this web page: MDC605 - Monitoring and
Diagnostics Solutions (Protection and control products for power distribution) | ABB
Before configuration of the environmental sensor the steps for project creation in PCM600 must be
followed, please see the chapter 7.1.1.
1. Adding environmental room sensor
Click on the name of the switchgear and then click Add
1
2
2. Select the Environmental sensor DKRF500 and click Add
3. Use Modbus address 240 for the environmental room sensor DKRF, all the other fields
keep as it is:
4. Click Next and select the required algorithms.
For environmental sensors Temperature and Humidity algorithm is available (more details
can be found in document 1VLG100944 PRJ-10676 - UGD2MD Environment APL)
1. Click Next and Finish Configuration Wizard
To write the configuration in MDC605 please follow the chapter 7.1.3.
5.3.5.
PCM600 environmental sensor for panel monitoring configuration
For MDC dataconcentrator configuration PCM600 software tool is used. This can be downloaded
from below link: PCM600.
To get the latest MDCxxx connectivity package visit this web page: MDC605 - Monitoring and
Diagnostics Solutions (Protection and control products for power distribution) | ABB
Before configuration of the environmental sensor the steps for project creation in PCM600 must be
followed, please see the chapter 7.1.1.
1. Adding environmental sensor inside of the panel. Click on Add and select Environmental
sensor. Select compartment in which sensor will be placed (available are Cable
compartment or Low voltage compartment)
2. Fill the Environmental Modbus address
Use different Modbus address then Nr. 240 (which is used for DKRF environmental room
sensor) and number 1, which is used as environmental room sensor for UniSec
application type.
3. Click Next and select required algorithms.
For environmental sensors Temperature and Humidity algorithm is available (more details
can be found in document 1VLG100944 PRJ-10676 - UGD2MD Environment APL)
4. Click Next and Finish Configuration Wizard
To write the configuration in MDC605 please follow the chapter 7.1.3.
5.3.6.
PCM600 environmental sensor setting.
Before the setting of the environmental sensor the steps for project creation in PCM600
must be followed, please see the chapter 7.1.1 and also steps for environmental sensor
configuration in chapter 6.3.4.
1. Right mouse click on the Environmental room sensor structure and select Parameter
setting.
You can change the threshold setting for alarm and warning
Default values are based on document 1VLG100944 PRJ-10676 - UGD2MD Environment
APL. As can be seen from above picture these algorithms are available:
ADHE – Ambient daily humidity evaluation
ADTE – Ambient daily temperature evaluation
AMHE – Ambient monthly humidity evaluation
AITE – Ambient instantaneous temperature evaluation
DPE – Dew point calculation
For each of the algorithm above the default values for warning and alarm are based on
document 1VLG100944 PRJ-10676 - UGD2MD Environment APL are shown.
To write the setting in MDC605 please follow the chapter 7.1.3.
5.3.7.
Sharing data from one DKRF sensor between several MDC dataconcetrators.
First configurate DKRF sensor as described in chapter 6.3.4 in first MDC with for example
IP address 192.168.1.118. To this MDC the DKRF sensor must be physically connected.
Then use another MDC with different IP address and configurate the DKRF sensor in this
way:
The MDCs must be connected via ethernet switch in this way:
Open the dashboard of the first MDC and check whether the values from switchgear room
sensor are displayed:
Open the dashboard of the second MDC and verify if the same values are also displayed
for switchgear room sensor (there could be delay in pooling cycle)
5.4. Replacement of the faulty THS01 sensor in cable compartment
1. Identify faulty THS01 device
2. Switch OFF the relevant MCB
3. For replacement of the faulty THS01 in cable compartment ensure the CB is switched OFF and
in test position and earthing switch is closed in this panel
4. Remove the metal cover of the THS01 in cable compartment
5. Disconnect the connector from faulty THS01 device
6. Uninstall the faulty THS01 device
7. Follow the procedure in chapter 5.3 for changing the ModBus adress of the new THS01 device
to have the same ModBus address as the faulty one.
8. Install the new THS01 device
9. Connect the connector to the new THS01 device
10. Install the metal cover for the THS01, install end brackets
11. Switch ON the relevant MCB in the panel
12. Check that the THS01 device is working properly using the SSH session software described in
chapter 5.3
6. Dataconcentrator unit
Dataconcentrator unit collects the data from TR sensors, environmental sensors and stores data
in internal memory, elaborates and provides diagnostics. Also shares data and diagnostics with external
devices (ABB, ability device)
List of available dataconcentrator unit can be seen on the below picture:
Actual delivery time of the MDC6xx can be found on the below link in chapter Monitor & Diagnostic
(M&D) Components. Delivery time
Additional documents regarding the MDC dataconcentrator can be found in ABB library: Link
Important note: MDC605 dataconcentrator is delivered without the connectors for
wiring of this unit. The connectors must be ordered separately. The order codes of
these connectors are:
CONNECTOR MSTBT 2,5/10-ST-5,08 1781069 [1000375399]
(1pc)
CONNECTOR MSTBT 2,5/ 8-ST-5,08 1781043 [1000375400]
(1pc)
These connectors are defined as mandatory accessories for the MDC605
dataconcetrator in Eplan.
As the MDC dataconcetrator has the K5 and K7 connectors made of male faston 6,35x0,8, the
good practice is to use the insulated faston male connectors END SLEEVE INSULATED 730V BLUE
[E6354321803]
6.1. Configuration and setting of the MDC605
Information about the configuration and setting of the TR and environmental sensors via PCM600
can be found in relevant chapter 4.8 and 6.3.
6.1.1.
PCM600 project creation
. For MDC dataconcentrator configuration PCM600 software tool is used. This can be downloaded
from below link: PCM600.
To get the latest MDCxxx connectivity package visit this web page: MDC605 - Monitoring and
Diagnostics Solutions (Protection and control products for power distribution) | ABB
1. Create New Project and choose required name
2. Right mouse button click on the created project and select New-General-Substation
3. Right mouse button click on the Substation and select New-Concentrators-MDC605
4. MDC605 Configuration wizard appear, select Offline configuration and click on Next
5. IED protocol – click next
6. Use default IP address of MDC605 which is 192.168.1.118
7. Complete configuration by click on Next
8. Select Application type UniGear and Version 1.1 and click on Next
9. Window with definition of the panels will appear:
You can double click on the Room and change its name to the name of the switchgear
Similarly, you can click on the Panel1 and change its name to the required name.
10. You can push Add/Remove button to add or remove panels:
6.1.2.
PCM600 Nameplate setting
Right mouse click on the Nameplate of Room and select Parameter setting:
Fill the below tab with relevant data:
SerialNumber is the serial number of the switchgear, this can be found on the switchgear label.
OrderNumber can be also found on the switchgear label:
Same can be filled on the panel level:
Where serialNumber is the panel serial number, which can be found on the switchgear label:
6.1.3.
PCM600 writing to MDC605
Right mouse click on the MDC605 dataconcentrator and choose Write to IED
Status of the writing process can be seen in Common Read/Write status bar
6.1.4.
Modification of already defined configuration in PCM600
To modify the already defined configuration in PCM600, right click on the MDC605
dataconcentrator and select Update configuration:
The window with configuration appears and follow the steps described in chapter 7.1.1
(points 4-10)
6.1.5.
Dashboard overview
To access the Dashboard, connect MDC605 with your laptop via ethernet cable and write
the IP address of the MDC605 (default 192.168.1.118) to the browser window:
Select continue to 192.168.1.118 and fill:
Username: admin
Password: admin
Overview of the switchgear will appear:
Overall data about the switchgear are displayed here:
Data from environmental sensor in switchgear room are displayed here:
You can click on dedicated panel dashboard to show the data related this panel:
Data from sensor installed in dedicated panel are displayed like this:
General information about the panel is displayed here:
Alarms and warnings related to this panel are displayed here:
After click on More in alarm and warning tab, you can see detailed description of the
event:
Thermal overview of all panels can be accessed via this menu:
Environmental overview of room can be accessed via this menu:
On the Analysis Tab any trend from any sensor can be displayed in one chart:
You can choose whether the chart should be with or without the thresholds. For the option
without the threshold you can have in one chart more sensors displayed, meanwhile for
chart with the threshold only one value from one sensor can be displayed.
Then easily click on selected sensor and by clicking on it, it will automatically show in the chart.
Trends without the threshold with more the one sensor displayed:
You can remove the sensor from the chat by clicking on the x:
6.1.6.
Dashboard for more than one MDC605
Click on the symbol near the MAIN in the Dashboard:
1
2
Fill the cells as required and click Save and close:
Now the second MDC605 is added:
Click on the Second MDC605 and new tab in internet explorer with dashboard of the second
MDC605 will open.
6.1.7.
Dashboard setting, configuration management
Click on the setting symbol and choose Configuration management:
This window will appear:
Configuration and calibration database:
This can be used to download the configuration and setting from one MDC605 and upload it to the
same MDC605. Uploading to another MDC605 is not allowed due to a cybersecurity reasons. This
function serves as backup.
Device database:
This can be used to download the device database (measured values) from MDC605. Data are
encrypted.
Clone:
This can be used to download and upload both the device configuration, setting and measure
values (trends) from one MDC605 to another MDC605. So it merge previous two options in one.
Audit logs:
This shows the information about who connected to the MDC605 and what changes he made. So
it is kind of history logs for cyber security purposes.
6.1.8.
Dashboard users
Click on the setting symbol and choose Users:
This window will appear:
You can reset, change password to access the Dashboard here. You can define user and their
rights in Dashboard. More information will be added as soon as the Digital team release information
about this part.
6.1.9.
Firmware update via PCM600
Right click on the MDC605 and select firmware update:
Click Next and select the new firmware file:
To get the latest firmware file click on the following link: MDC605 firmware
6.1.10.
Firmware update via Dashboard
Click on the setting symbol and select Device information
Then click on the Upload firmware button:
You can Drag and drop file with extension *.gz and click Upload:
After few minutes the MDC605 is automatically restarted.
To get the latest firmware file click on the following link: MDC605 firmware
It can happen, that some of the functionalities will stop to work after the firmware update. This can
be caused by the change of the MDC605 software structure. If this happens, the recommended
action is to perform the clean installation during the firmware update:
By using the clean installation option all the data will be deleted from the MDC605:
•
delete database file (all recorder values)
•
delete configuration file
•
change the IP address to default one (192.168.1.118)
To set back the MDC605, the Writing configuration from PCM600 to the MDC605 must be repeated
as described in chapter 7.1.3
To save all the recorded values the Clone download from MDC605 before the firmware update shall
be done and the Clone upload to MDC605 after the firmware update shall be done. More information
about the Clone function can be found in chapter 7.1.7.
6.1.11.
IP address change via Dashboard
Click on the setting symbol and select Network setting
Change the IP address and click on Save:
Then you must open a new tab in internet explorer using new IP address.
6.1.12.
IP address change via PCM600
Right click on the MDC dataconcetrator in Plant structure and select Properties
In Object Properties change the IP address as requested and press Enter:
Wait about 20 seconds for finishing this action.
6.2. Warning and alarm messages
Alarm and warning messages which are displayed in dashboard for each type of algorithm used
for UniGear application are in following page together with the recommended action.
Algorithm
TRE
PTE
HTE
Description
Temperature rise
evaluation
Type
Message
Temperature rise
warning: Main circuit
Warning
temperature rise is close
to the limits
Temperature rise alarm:
Alarm Main circuit temperature
rise exceeds the limits
Phase temperature
imbalance warning:
Warning Temperature difference
between phases is close
Phase temperature
to the limit
unbalance
Phase temperature
threshold check
imbalance alarm:
Alarm Temperature difference
between phases exceeds
the limit
Absolute temperature
warning: Main circuit
Hotspot
Warning temperature is close to
temperature
the limits
evaluation
(absolute
Absolute temperature
temperature
Alarm: Main circuit
Alarm temperature exceeds the
measuring)
limits
Recommended action
Verify if it is possible to reduce the current load of the affected panel.
Plan and carry out the inspection of the affected part of the switchgear according to UniGear ZS1
Installation, operation and maintenance instruction manual 1VLM000363 ch. 9
Reduce the current load or switch OFF the affected panel.
Plan and carry out the inspection of the affected part of the switchgear immediately according to
UniGear ZS1 Installation, operation and maintenance instruction manual 1VLM000363 ch. 9
Verify if it is possible to balance the current load between the phases. If the imbalance remains,
plan and carry out the inspection of the affected part of the switchgear according to UniGear ZS1
Installation, operation and maintenance instruction manual 1VLM000363 ch. 9
Balance the current load between phases immediately. If the imbalance remains, switch OFF of
the affected panel and
carry out the inspection of the affected part of the switchgear immediately according to UniGear
ZS1 Installation, operation and maintenance instruction manual 1VLM000363 ch. 9
Verify if it is possible to reduce the current load of the affected panel. Check that the
environmental conditions are within the limits for normal operation.
Plan and carry out the inspection of the affected part of the switchgear according to UniGear ZS1
Installation, operation and maintenance instruction manual 1VLM000363 ch. 9
Reduce the current load or switch OFF the affected panel.
Check that the environmental conditions are within the limits for normal operation.
Plan and carry out the inspection of the affected part of the switchgear immediately according to
UniGear ZS1 Installation, operation and maintenance instruction manual 1VLM000363 ch. 9
Algorithm
Description
Type
Warning
ADHE
Average daily
humidity
evaluation
Alarm
Warning
AMHE
AITE
Average
monthly
humidity
evaluation
Instantaneous
ambient
temperature
measurement
(low temp.
values)
Alarm
Warning
Alarm
Message
Recommended action
Verify the environmental conditions at which the switchgear is operating.
High humidity (24h) warning: The average Refer to UniGear ZS1 Installation, operation and maintenance instruction manual
ambient humidity in the last 24h is close to 1VLM000363 ch. 2.4 for more details on recommended environmental working
the normal operation condition limit.
conditions.
Verify the environmental conditions at which the switchgear is operating.
The continuous operation under these conditions negatively affects the normal
High humidity (24h) alarm: The average
operation and switchgear working life. Refer to UniGear ZS1 Installation,
ambient humidity in the last 24h exceeds
operation and maintenance instruction manual 1VLM000363 ch. 2.4 for more
the normal operation condition limit.
details on recommended environmental working conditions.
High humidity (30days) warning: The
Verify the environmental conditions at which the switchgear is operating.
average ambient humidity in the last 30
Refer to UniGear ZS1 Installation, operation and maintenance instruction manual
days is close to the normal operation
1VLM000363 ch. 2.4 for more details on recommended environmental working
condition limit
conditions.
Verify the environmental conditions at which the switchgear is operating.
High humidity (30days) alarm: The
The continuous operation under these conditions negatively affects the normal
average ambient humidity in the last 30
operation and switchgear working life. Refer to UniGear ZS1 Installation,
days exceeds the normal operation
operation and maintenance instruction manual 1VLM000363 ch. 2.4 for more
condition limit.
details on recommended environmental working conditions.
Low Tamb warning: The instantaneous
Verify the environmental conditions at which the switchgear is operating.
ambient temperature is close to the
Refer to UniGear ZS1 Installation, operation and maintenance instruction manual
minimum value of normal operation
1VLM000363 ch. 2.4 for more details on recommended environmental working
condition limit.
conditions.
Verify the environmental conditions at which the switchgear is operating.
The continuous operation under these conditions negatively affects the normal
Low Tamb alarm: The instantaneous
operation and switchgear working life.
ambient temperature exceeds minimum
Refer to UniGear ZS1 Installation, operation and maintenance instruction manual
value of the normal operation condition
1VLM000363 ch. 2.4 for more details on recommended environmental working
limit.
conditions.
Algorithm
AITE
Description
Instantaneous
ambient
temperature
measurement
(high temp.
values)
Type
Warning
Alarm
Warning
ADTE
Average daily
temperature
evaluation
Alarm
Message
High Tamb warning: The
instantaneous ambient
temperature is close to the
maximal value of normal
operation condition limit.
High Tamb alarm: The
instantaneous ambient
temperature exceeds the
maximal value of normal
operation condition limit.
High T24h warning: The average
ambient temperature in the last
24h is close to the maximal value
of normal operation condition
limit.
High T24h alarm: The average
ambient temperature in the last
24h exceeds the maximal value
of normal operation condition
limit.
Recommended action
Verify the environmental conditions at which the switchgear is operating.
Refer to UniGear ZS1 Installation, operation and maintenance instruction manual
1VLM000363 ch. 2.4 for more details on recommended environmental working
conditions.
Verify the environmental conditions at which the switchgear is operating.
The continuous operation under these conditions negatively affects the normal
operation and switchgear working life.
Refer to UniGear ZS1 Installation, operation and maintenance instruction manual
1VLM000363 ch. 2.4 for more details on recommended environmental working
conditions.
Verify the environmental conditions at which the switchgear is operating.
Refer to UniGear ZS1 Installation, operation and maintenance instruction manual
1VLM000363 ch. 2.4 for more details on recommended environmental working
conditions.
Verify the environmental conditions at which the switchgear is operating.
The continuous operation under these conditions negatively affects the normal
operation and switchgear working life.
Refer to UniGear ZS1 Installation, operation and maintenance instruction manual
1VLM000363 ch. 2.4 for more details on recommended environmental working
conditions.
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