Faults in medium-voltage distribution networks are usually detected using short-circuit and earth-fault indicators. The faster this happen, the quicker network can be restored. Efficient remote monitoring of the short-circuit and earth-fault indicators prevents time-consuming troubleshooting and inspection trips.
Solution
Short-circuit and earth-fault indicators such as Horstman’s Sigma D++ offer remote signaling contacts, but often they are not used at all. The 5G SENS GPIO can read the status of these potential-free permanent or wiping contacts and transmit their status to a cloud server. This makes it possible to locate the fault with pinpoint accuracy. With this data, the consequences for network customers can be minimized and eliminated as quickly as possible.
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Customer Benefit of the 5G SENS GPIO Solution
- Plug & play installation
- Simple retrofit solution for existing systems
- Battery-powered to ensure operation even in the event of a power failure
- Almost no maintenance
- Battery life of several years
- Quick localization of network faults
- Minimization of the grid failure
- Reduction in network downtime
Customer
Medium-voltage distribution network operator
Reference
Blog from ED-Netze on this solution
https://blog.ednetze.de/richtig-spannend-fehlersuche-4-0-im-netz/