(20 Channel branch circuit monitoring device with RCM)
Overview
20 Channel Branch Circuit Monitoring Device with RCM
RCMPowerful RCM residual current monitoring already detects leakage currents in their initial stages before they cause system failures or even fires. It is already integrated in certain UMG measuring devices. The measuring current transformer that is required can be installed manually at a later date if required. Continuous RCM monitoring increases the system safety and availability significantly. In specific applications such as the data centre, residual current monitoring is essential due to the high availability requirements.
HarmonicsHarmonics occur due to operating equipment with a non-linear characteristic, e.g. transformers used in saturation, energy saving bulbs, frequency converters and power electronics. They cause a load on the mains due to additional currents and can affect or even destroy operating equipment. This mains feedback can be detected and documented using power quality analysers.
Modbus InterfaceMany UMG measuring devices have an RS485 interface with a Modbus RTU protocol, which enables extremely cost-efficient networking. It features simple topology configuration and a lack of sensitivity to EMC interference. Communication between the sender and the recipient takes place on a wired basis via a sheathed, twisted pair cable.
Alarm managementThe alarm management feature in GridVis® monitors all measurement parameters captured by the UMG measuring devices. It comprises escalation management, a logbook function and user management for individual notifications by e-mail, dialogue box on the monitor, etc.In addition to monitoring effective values, short term interruptions and transients, as well as communication with the measuring devices can also be monitored.
GridVis®GridVis® is a comprehensive and scalable piece of software for setting up an energy monitoring system and monitoring the power quality. It is used to both program and configure many UMG measuring devices, as well as to read, process and analyse the measured data. Typical applications are energy supply, industrial systems, facility management, etc.
Current channels (UMG 20CM)While power quality analyses and energy management play a central role on the main feed-in, individual currents are recorded in sub-distribution.The UMG 20CM energy and residual current measuring device has more than 20 current channels for this, i.e. connections for current measurement transformers. Therefore, operating currents of up to 600 A and residual currents from 10 mA to 1000 mA can be recorded.
Minimum and maximum values for currents with time stamp
Threshold value for each current channel / limit value bit
Accuracy of Measurement
Active energy Class 1
Current: 0.5 %
Voltage: 0.5 %
20 Current Measurement Channels
true RMS measurement
High sampling rate at 20 kHz
Operating current and residual current monitoring (RCM)
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GridVis®-Basic (in the scope of supply)
2 digital outputs (open collector)
Pulse output kWh / kvarh
Relay / PLC inputs
Areas of Application
Continuous acquisition of the operating currents
Permanent residual current monitoring
Messages in the event of the nominal current being exceeded
Energy acquisition for complete current distribution
Cost centre accounting
Transparency of energy costs
More effective use of IT infrastructure
PDUs in data centres
Increase of high availability power supply
Features
Power Quality
Harmonics upto 63rd Harmonics
Crest factors/Total Harmonics Distortion
Maximum and minimum values for currents with time stamp
Thresold values for each current channel/limit value bit
RCM and energy measurement device in a single unit
20 current measurement channels +/- 0.5 %
4 voltage measurement channels +/- 0.5 %
Internal RS485 interface (Modbus as Slave)
20 LEDs – One LED for each current channel (Green = o.k., Yellow = Warning; Red = Nominal current exceed)
Measurement range of operation current with burden up to 63 A with closed or split core current transformers (standard measured values: V, A, kW, kVA, kVar, kWh)
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Compact nature of the system
Can be retrofitted to existing systems
Modbus RTU directly on board
"State indication per channel (LEDs)"
Name stored per channel in the measurement device
"Wide range power adapter (90 – 276 V ... AC / DC)"
Integration in the GridVis® software
Diverse current transformer variants for the individual application
Measurement Variants:
A-Three-phase and single-phase energy measurement
B-RCM measurement three-phase and single-phase
"High sampling rate 20,000 Hz"
"Current transformer connection monitoring (i.e. wire break will be detected)"
Harmonics analysis up to 63rd harmonic via analysis channel
Saving of minimum and maximum values with time stamp
Permanent monitoring and logging of processes in TN-S or TN-C-S systems
Simple parameterisation and operation of the RCM measurement
Automatic reporting in the event of problems enables a rapid initiation of countermeasures
Comprehensive diagnostics increase safety and efficiency of a company
Alarms before failures (preventative residual current analysis)
Faults arising will be detected in good time
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting of creeping increases in residual currents (e.g. triggered by insulation faults and operating currents for system parts or loads being too high)
Reduction of downtimes
Sensors for energy management
Energy data of a large number of loads can be acquired and passed to a database with ease
Automatic reading out and saving of the measured values and data saved in the measurement devices as well as the exceedance of parameterised threshold values
Channel-specific measured values of the current monitoring devices can be displayed via the GridVis® software
1) The progression of measured values is visualised graphically
2) Display of warnings or fault messages possible, e.g. via the topology views
3) Associated message texts can be freely configured for this
4) Automatic sending of an email in the event of operational or fault messages
5) Remote monitoring of the entire system is possible via internet
6) Residual current and operational current monitoring devices can be parameterised via GridVis® (Modbus)
The evaluation and saving of data in central databases is implemented via the GridVis® software
The greater the scope of information, the more accurate the determination of savings potentials
Energy optimisation offers a higher, more economical savings potential (ISO 50001)
Your benefits The intelligent system solution
Early warning with system failures
Avoidance of costly and hazardous system downtimes; the availability of systems is increased
Localisation of individual faulty feeders, reduced work when troubleshooting
Early detection of an overloading of the N conductor and critical residual currents, resulting in increased fire safety
Through parameterisation of the system in new condition and constant monitoring, all changes to the system state after the point of commissioning can be detected
Fulfilment of the safety criteria "RCM residual current monitoring" in data centres
Convenient monitoring and parameterisation solution with GridVis® software
Operating current acquisition of all relevant consumers as a basis for an energy management system (EnMS)