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List of Tables Table 1: Required Information for Application ............... 14 Table 2A: Breaker Cabinet Installation Considerations ............16 Table 2B: Control House Installation Considerations ............16 Table 3: Alarm Set-points ...................... 26 Table 4: Alarm Outputs, LED’s and Relays ................26 Table 5: Impact of A Input Assertion on the A Input Delay Setting ........
One, two or three Two types of SF gas density sensors may be used: gas density sensors may be used. 2-wire 4-20mA “analog” or INCON Model DSSP “digital” type sensor. This input is user-configurable for up to mizer The OPTI is specifically designed for use on gas three sensors.
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DC Input Channels FIELD OUTPUTS Two discrete voltage signals, 48-250 VDC. The “Aux A” Visual Display input is used to initiate the trip time log, the mechanism On-board LEDs will illuminate and latch when reaching an time log, the arc duration time log, and the cumulative alarm setpoint or detecting a failure mode.
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OPTImizer² can be accessed remotely with a web browser, providing the correct IP address is given. Firmware upgrades can also be performed through this port using a special upgrade tool (contact INCON Technical Services). USB COMMUNICATION PORT This port is for data dumping (BIN files and ASCII text files), alarm acknowledgement or firmware upgrades.
I N S T A L L A T I O N 2.1 External Connections (Termination) 110-250 VDC (Twisted Pair Recommended) 90-264 VAC 50/60Hz Terminal Screw maximum torque Contact Rating: 3A @ 250 VAC or 12 inch-Lbs 1/2A @ 125VDC Density Sensors The OPTImizer should be installed...
Caution installing sensors. A gas-tight seal The INCON DSDP is a “true density” sensor, not a must be achieved on all pipe fitting and temperature-compensated pressure sensor. For this sensor threads.
2.4 Planning for Installation and Programming, Required Field Documentation mizer The OPTI application should be planned, much like the application of other IEDs, such as a protective relay, fault recorder, or monitor. Actual programming and installation can be accomplished in a few hours (typically 2 hours) after the setpoints are calculated and determined.
General Planning Considerations mizer The OPTI may be installed in a control house or breaker cabinet. The required interfaces can be obtained at either location. The SF sensors must be installed on the circuit breaker itself. Sensor accuracy is best when installed nearest to the interrupter vessel.
The actual installation location may be determined after review of many factors, some of which are outlined below: Circuit Breaker Cabinet Mounting Pros Cons Trip initiate signal may not be available should Readily accessible to Maintenance personnel. it be the desired interface for the Aux A input assertion.
3 APPLICATION GUIDE Dielectric Capability The ability of a circuit breaker to extinguish an arc can 3.1 Breaker Wear Symptoms be monitored by examining the amount of time an arc is present after a trip command to the breaker is given. If the Breaker Wear Symptoms mechanism transit time remains constant, but an increase Power circuit breakers exhibit symptoms of wear from...
3.2 Description of Circuit Breaker Monitoring Typical Trip Trace Example mizer A typical trip trace is illustrated in Figure 6. The OPTI , by examining signals corresponding the start of the trip (trip initiate or the 52 / a contact opening), the end of mechanism travel (green light or 52 / b contact closing), and secondary phase currents can obtain a wealth of information about the power circuit breaker.
Interface to the Breaker Control Circuits INPUT MODE The Aux Input logic mode can be programmed for one of Two discrete voltage inputs are used to obtain information four conditions: to determine the start of the trip (Aux A) and the end of mechanism travel (Aux B).
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TRAVEL TIME (Mechanism Time Log) (Input Modes 1 & 4 only) When INPUT MODE 1 or 4 is selected, the OPTImizer² will record mechanism TRAVEL TIME. The mechanism time log consists of a timer. The timer starts from an assertion (or de-assertion in Mode 4) of the “Aux A” input, and stops with an assertion to the “Aux B”...
CLEARING TIME (Clearing Time Log) (Input Modes 2 & 4 only) The individual, phase-segregated CLEARING TIME logs use a timer, with the starting point at the beginning of the Trip signal and ending with the cessation of current in each phase. Thus the Clearing Time for each phase is the sum of the measured TRIP TIME and ARC TIME.
Time Line to Trip Trace Correlation (Examples) mizer The following examples show how the OPTI logs events. They include: • Arc record examples • Interactions of the Aux A and Aux B inputs • The phase currents • The A INPUT DELAY setpoint •...
Figure 6B: Event to Time Correlation of Fig 6A, mizer Using Trip Coil Voltage to Start OPTI Example: mizer • The Aux A input on the OPTI is asserted by the Trip Signal voltage measured across the Trip Coil. • The recorded TRIP TIME is 25mS •...
Figure 6C: Event to Time Correlation of Fig 6A mizer Using a Separately Wetted 52 / a Contact to Start OPTI Measurements Example: • The Aux A input on the OPTImizer is asserted by voltage from a separate contact on the 52 / a switch. •...
Total Arc Duration = 32mS A Input Delay = +24 AD = +24 "Aux A" input Current "Aux B" input TIME (mS) Aux A Input asserts at T Main Contacts open at T=24mS Arc Extingushes at T=56mS Arc Duration 56mS minus 24mS=32mS Aux B Input asserts at T=94mS Aux A assertion is 24mS earlier than Mains Parting A Input Delay = +24...
Alarm Set-points The following recorded parameters have alarm set-points placed against them. Specifically, these alarm points are: Parameter Units Range eTpOINT eSOLUTION Trip Time 0-999 mS Arc Time 1 mS 0-165 mS Clearing Time 0-265 mS Travel Time 1 mS 0-265 mS Contact Life Warning Percent...
SF gas density sensors: mass, change in mass and accumulated mass loss. Analog (4-20mA) and Digital (INCON DSDP). Both types At any time, when a warning or alarm occurs, its mizer are connected to the OPTI with two wires.
4 PROGRAMMING Initial Communication With the OPTImizer2 mizer To initialize communications with an OPTI , use the provided “crossover” cable to connect the Ethernet port on the mizer mizer OPTI to the Ethernet port on a computer. Power-up the OPTI and computer, then set the computer’s IP address to “192.12.27.2”...
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5. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, under “This connection uses the following items,” select Internet Protocol (TCP / IP) and click Properties. 6. Select Use the following IP address. 7. Enter the IP address “192.12.27.2” Subnet Mask: Masking is a way to diversify the use of multiple subnets. The mask must match that of the network the mizer OPTI is connected to.
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Windows 7™ Below is shown one way to configure the connection using Windows 7™. 1. Open Windows™ Explorer and right-click on Network. 2. Select Properties. 3. Select Change Adapter Settings...
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4. The screen should show the Local Area Connection. Right click on the connection and select Properties. 7. Enter the IP address 192.12.27.2 5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) 6. Select Properties...
1. Check the status of your connection by going to the Network Connections window. 2. If the connection status is disabled, enable it by right-clicking on the Local Area Connection and selecting Enable. If technical difficulties arise, please contact INCON Technical Support before proceeding. mizer Open the web browser.
Figure 10: User Interface, Confirming Configuration Update Following the guidelines listed in this manual, make the appropriate changes to each configuration parameter. When all changes are entered, click “Yes” to update the configuration. The correct Administrator’s password (initially set to “admin”) will need to be given for the changes to be saved.
Passwords are limited to a information to an IP address. This is used by INCON maximum of 40 characters. The password can contain Technical Service to help in troubleshooting. It should upper and lower case letters and any keyboard character.
4.3 Circuit Breaker Monitor Settings CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION mizer The OPTI can store information about the mizer The following settings are used by the OPTI circuit breaker in memory. This information is for specifically for circuit breaker monitoring. reference only. It has no effect on functionality. POWER SYSTEM FREQUENCY The applied power line frequency is entered as 60 or 50 Hz.
A INPUT POLARITY • Trip Command - One of the trip initiate contacts (Aux A Input Assertion Level) closes, shunting the red light and the Aux A input. This causes high current to flow through the trip coil, Entering the proper Aux A input assertion level allows the which begins to pull the latch.
52/a OPTImizer 52/a OPTImizer A Input Polarity Aux A Aux A = Positive Input Input Trip Open Closed A Input Polarity = Positive Figure 14: Aux A Interface, using Trip Coil Excitation Voltage This is an elementary diagram of a typical trip circuit. The Closed Open elements T / 1 and T / 2 are trip-initiating contacts.
B INPUT POLARITY (Aux B Input Assertion Level) Entering the proper Aux B input assertion level allows the mizer OPTI to properly stop the mechanism time log. The mizer OPTI reacts to a change in voltage state when the breaker is proceeding from the closed position to the open 52/a mizer position.
mizer In summation, the OPTI , when applied in parallel with the green light, should be set as: 52/b • B Input Polarity = “Positive”. OPTImizer OPTImizer Aux B 52/b Input Aux B Input B Input Polarity = Positive Closed Open B Input Polarity Figure 18: Aux B Interface, using Individually Wetted 52 / b = Negative...
Input Mode Mode 2 = Momentary A Signal, No B Signal Entering the Input Mode, in combination with the A Input Mode 3 = Continuous A Signal, No B Signal mizer Polarity and B Input Polarity, allows The OPTI Mode 4 = Momentary A Signal with Continuous B monitor the circuit breaker control circuit’s logic states Signal in the closed and open positions.
Depending on what is being used to assert the Aux A input, there are multiple methods available to derive the A Input Delay setting value. A Input Assertion Methods to Derive A INPUT DELAY Setting • Use breaker trip trace, A Input Delay setting is the time difference between the trip initiate signal and the parting of the main contacts Parallel connection to “Red Light”...
Contact Wear Mode Use of ANSI / IEEE C37.06-1989, Rating of Power Circuit Breakers under a Symmetrical Fault Basis mizer The OPTI can be programmed to use one of ANSI / IEEE C37.06-1989 can provide guidance for the two available Contact Wear modes, I x T or I T.
Example: Given: Breaker is rated at 69kV, 20kA fault interrupt (symmetrical), 1200A rated load break. No information is given on the number of fault rated interruptions. Assume: 69kV breakers have an arc duration T of 24mS (0.024s). 69kV breaker can withstand 100 rated load break operations, N , before an inspection (ANSI / IEEE C37.06-1989).
If breaker is Rated in MVA, and is being Set at One Fault Rated Interruption less than the Danger Limit Applied at Voltage other than Nameplate: There are occasions when the breaker is rated in MVA Setting the Warning Limit at one fault interruption operation at a given voltage, and the breaker is being applied at a allows a Warning alarm to be issued before another different voltage.
Arc Time Alarm Limit Travel Time Alarm Limit mizer mizer The OPTI will measure the duration of the The OPTI will measure the time between the opening of the 52a switch and the closing of the 52b fault arcs as the interrupter contacts separate. An Arc switch, if programmed for Input Modes 1 or 4.
Operations Count Alarm Limit Restrike Alarm The ability to detect restrikes is important, especially for mizer The OPTI will increment a counter with each gas (SF ) breakers. circuit breaker trip operation. An Operations Count Alarm Limit may be set to turn on the Operations LED and mizer The following figure illustrates how the OPTI close the Yellow relay when the breaker has reached a...
Arc begins here Arc Time = 3 Cycles Restrike not detected Possible total arc duration = 10 cycles Figure 22A: A 3-Cycle Arc, No Restrike Arc begins here Less than ¼ cycle Arc Time = 5.5 Cycles Restrike not detected Possible total arc duration = 10 cycles Figure 22B, A 5½-Cycle Arc, No Restrike Arc begins here...
4.4 SF MONITOR SETTINGS Low Gas Alarm Limit An alarm will be asserted when the density or pressure mizer The following settings are used by the OPTI reaches or falls below the programmed Low Gas Alarm specifically for SF monitoring. Limit.
Note: When the OPTI is cold-started, the Signal width-modulated signal (INCON DSDP) Low Represents parameter is set to 0.0 g / L. Each of the three input channels can be separately To set the Signal Low Represents parameter, select the programmed for an Analog or Digital sensor or disabled CONFIGURATION tab and click “EDIT”:...
4.5 ACTIONS Calculation Method of presetting Remaining Contact Life An “Action” is taken in response to an alarm or In the calculation method, an attempt is made to maintenance activity. Actions include clearing active quantify the cumulative currents interrupted since the alarms;...
Clear Latched Alarms Example for Calculating Accumulated Duty Wear Given: A breaker has operated 8 times since the last When an alarm occurs, an LED will be lit to give a general refurbishing. The breaker is a 38 kV breaker. The indication of what has caused the alarm.
Reset SF Density Trend Data If an SF density sensor is found to be faulty, the SF Trend calculation should be re-started after replacing the sensor. This can be done by resetting the accumulated SF data for that channel. When this action is taken, a new array of data will be accumulated and a new SF Trend will be calculated for that channel.
5 User Interface • The data can then be viewed, graphed, sorted, as desired. There are five general interface activities with the • See also page 59 for instructions for downloading OPTImizer2: mizer the complete OPTI database using a USB 1.
Alarm History Report The Alarm History Report consists of: Code; Category; Device; Data; State; (Date & Time) Occurred and (Date & Time) Cleared. Code: The alarm Code is an abbreviation for the description of the alarm seen on the ALARM tab. The prefix “al” is used to indicate that it is an Alarm code.
Application Event History Report Category: The alarm Category identifies what class the alarm belongs to: System, Circuit Breaker The Application Event History Report consists of: Code; Monitoring (CBM) or SF6 Monitoring. The prefix Category; Device; Data; (Date & Time) Occurred “alc”...
Circuit Breaker Event History Report • Type code “cbResetOperationCount” indicates that the event record was recorded because the The Circuit Breaker Event History Report consists of: Operation Counter was reset. • Report ID Operation Number: This number is associated with the •...
Logged History Report Data Interpreting The SF Logged History Report consists of: Record Circuit Breaker Data: ID; Time Stamp; Density (A,B,C); Pressure (A,B,C); mizer Data from the OPTI reveals absolute setpoint limit Temperature (A,B,C). violation and trends in degradation: Record ID: This is a number used by the system to identify •...
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Data • CONFIDENCE LEVELS indicate the statistical validity of the SF trends. A combination of two mizer Data from the OPTI can call attention to potential things affects the Confidence Level value: the gas leaks; long before critical gas levels are reached. amount of data collected and the linearity of the SF •...
USB memory stick. These operations include: clearing alarms; downloading the full database; resetting the IP address; uploading new firmware. INCON Technical Support can provide these scripts on memory sticks or through e-mail. Clearing Alarms: All latched alarms will be automatically...
6 COMMUNICATION DETAILS 6.1 RS-232 mizer uses asynchronous RS-232 communications. It is configured as a DCE device. A 9-pin OPTI female connector is on the mizer for cable connection. The end of the cable that connects with OPTI mizer therefore is a 9-pin male. OPTI OPTIMIZER DTE Device...
6.2 Fiber-Optic Interconnection mizer ’s serial port is configured to support the use of Schweitzer fiber-optic transceivers. OPTI A 9-pin female null modem adaptor must be used between the mizer and the transceiver. OPTI The transceiver will be powered directly from the mizer ’s serial port’s CTS line.
6.5 XML mizer will respond to manual XML commands. To access XML command mode, select the OPTI PREFERENCES page. Click on “EDIT” in the upper right. Figure 30: User Interface, Preferences Page Check the box next to “Show XML Tool”. Click “Yes”...
Figure 32: User Interface, XML Page Click “Query”. The Command field can now be pulled down and an XML command selected. Click “Help” to view an explanation of the command and its proper syntax. Figure 33: User Interface, XML Command Access Once selected, a command can be executed by clicking “Send”.
6.6.1 Device Profile Document DNP V3.0 Device Profile Document (Also see the DNP Implementation Table, beginning on page 68) Vendor Name: Franklin Fueling Systems, Inc. INCON Power Reliability Systems Device Name: OPTImizer Highest DNP Level Supported: Device Function: For Requests:...
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Sends/Executes Control Operations: WRITE Binary Outputs: g Never 1 Always 1 Sometimes 1 Configurable SELECT/OPERATE: 1 Never g Always 1 Sometimes 1 Configurable DIRECT OPERATE: g Never 1 Always 1 Sometimes 1 Configurable DIRECT OPERATE – No ACK: g Never 1 Always 1 Sometimes 1 Configurable Count>1:...
6.6.2 DNP3.0 Implementation Table The following table identifies the variations, function codes, and qualifiers supported by the mizer DNP Slave in both request messages and in response messages. OPTI OBJECT REQUEST RESPONSE Object Variation Description Function Qualifier Code Function Code Qualifier Code (Hex) Number Number...
6.6.3 DNP3.0 Point List The following table identifies for each data type, the data points available in the device. Binary Input Points Slave >> Master Static (Steady-State) Object Number: 1 Change Event Object Number: 2 Static Variation reported when variation 0 requested: 1 (Binary Input 2 without status) Change Event Variation reported when variation 0 requested: 3 (Binary Input Change with Time) Event Point...
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Analog Input Points Slave >> Master Static (Steady-State) Object Number: (30,1) Change Event Object Number: (32,1) Static Variation reported when variation 0 requested: (30,1) Change Event Variation reported when variation 0 requested: (32,1) Event Point Default Default Name/Description Dead Band Class Index Group...
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Counter Input Points Slave >> Master Static (Steady-State) Object Number: (20,1) Change Event Object Number: (22,1) Static Variation reported when variation 0 requested: (20,1) Change Event Variation reported when variation 0 requested: (22,1) Point Point Default Default Name/Description Index Index Group Variable Current Operation Number...
7 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical: Power Supply Input Voltage 110-250 VDC / 90-264 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz Aux A & B Input Voltage 0 to 48 - 250 VDC CT (Pickup Coil) Input Signal 0 to 5 VAC Input Sampling Rate 32 Samples per line cycle Analog: 4 to 20 mA Input Signal...
DSDP SF Density & Temperature Sensor Specifications Principal: Oscillating Quartz Measurement Density Measuring Range: 0 to 60 Grams per Liter (kg/m3) SF Temperature Measuring Range: -40 to +85 Degrees Celsius Accuracy: +/- 1% of measured value and +/- 1% of range Repeatability: +/-0.2% of measured value Stability:...