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2020 Sonus PD Alert Operating Manual

Fix the GSM aerial on to the side of the Sonus PD Alert

Replace the rear cover of the unit. Turn the Sonus PD Alert on.

SIM Card Set-up

Register SIM card

Set the ‘Server Number’ on the Sonus PD Alert to a test mobile phone

•  Go to Menu > Settings > Monitor setup > Server menu > 
•  Use the up and down arrows to set the number of the test mobile phone  
       Note: it is important use + symbol and country code at the beginning of the number even when used in that country

Turn the Sonus PD Alert off and then on again – this will allow the SIM card to register

Check the SMS status

•  Go to Menu > Sim card > Status

The status should be SIM card registered. If the SIM Card Status is something other than registered, then refer to the Trouble 
shooting section

SIM Card Test

Place the Sonus PD Alert in the exact position that it will be mounted in the substation. Close all substation doors or any other 
barrier that may affect the GSM signal strength to the Sonus PD Alert while the Sonus PD Alert is in normal use. 

Содержание Sonus PD Alert

Страница 1: ...Sonus PD Alert Operating Manual ...

Страница 2: ... Weight 6 Power Supply 6 Temperature 6 Relative Humidity 6 Connection Types 7 CE Compliance 7 The Sonus PD Alert Kit List 7 General Substation Safety Precautions 7 Access 8 Visual Inspection of Substation 8 Environmental Protection 8 The Sonus PD Alert Overview 8 The Sonus PD Alert Outline 8 The Sonus PD Alert Unit 9 The Sonus PD Installation Set up Options 10 The Sonus PD Alert Local Set up 10 Ma...

Страница 3: ...Operational Mode 12 Alarm Settings 13 Threshold Settings 13 Start up Settings 13 SMS Settings 13 SMS Status 14 SMS Status 14 SMS Event 14 Heartbeat 15 Encoding 15 SCADA System 15 Bluetooth 16 Language 16 SIM Card Menu 16 Status 17 Signal 17 Test SMS 17 The Sonus PD Alert Services Menu 18 Set Date Time 18 Factory Reset 18 Info 18 ...

Страница 4: ... 2 Commissioning Procedure 21 Installing The Battery 21 Installing SIM Card and Aerial 22 SIM Card Set up 23 SIM Card Test 23 Configure SIM Card to Sever 24 Set the Observation Mode of the Sonus PD Alert 24 Record The Firmware Version Number 24 Record The Serial Number 24 Check The Date and Time 25 Record Background Levels 25 Sample Sonus PD Alert Commissioning Record 26 Sonus PD Alert Troubleshoo...

Страница 5: ...ights reserved The contents of this manual are copyrighted property Duplication and distribution in any form particularly reprinting photographic mechanical or electronic reproduction or in the form of storage in data processing systems or data networks is prohibited without the consent of the copyright holder Revision 1 0 Date 12 01 2020 Subject to technical modifications ...

Страница 6: ...e electrical stress and fails By detecting this PD activity while the equipment is in operation failure can be avoided The Sonus PD Alert is an asset mounted monitoring device for detecting the presence of Partial Discharge in high voltage switchgear ring main units RMUs and transformers It is suited to a wide range of different applications within a substation using four sensor inputs which can c...

Страница 7: ...are typical sources of corona that will produce acoustic emission Cast insulators are prone to Surface Tracking where electrical stress across the insulator s surface causes discharge and deteriorates the insulator surface and creates carbon tracks This can lead to flashover and failure of the equipment Acoustic Radiation Physical Dimensions of Sonus PD Alert Dimensions The Sonus PD Alert has the ...

Страница 8: ...ch are particular to the Sonus PD Alert equipment should be applied in addition to the existing safety rules which are required by the plant owner General safety rules for the use of the Sonus PD Alert are as follows 1 Avoid working alone 2 Only accredited personnel with appropriate Health and Safety Training should use the equipment 3 Do not use the equipment if it is damaged or its safety is imp...

Страница 9: ...s PD Alert Overview The Sonus PD Alert Outline The Sonus PD Alert has a solid ABS casing which can be magnetically coupled to the surface of a switchgear cabinet The PD Alarm can be configured with up to 1 CC TEV and 3 AA Ultrasonic sensors to collect and monitor PD signals which are collated through IPEC s specially integrated noise detection and rejection algorithm which helps eliminate the pote...

Страница 10: ... Alarm menus or move up through letters 5 Back Button Navigates PD Alarm menus to previous screen 6 Menu Button Navigates user form the current screen to the main menu button 7 OK Button Confirms the users current selection to navigate forward through menus or confirm letter number input 8 Menu Down Button Navigates PD Alarm Menus or move down through letters 9 TEV Channel Input Connection for TEV...

Страница 11: ...stallation Checker with each sensor through the Live Cycle Mode of the Sonus PD Alert Each channel is checked using the Live Cycle PRPD function of the Sonus PD Alert and the Installation Checker will produce a signal that each sensor should collect when functioning properly The PRPD system will register a moderate dB level which means that the sensor is functioning correctly Once the sensors have...

Страница 12: ...s Asset Name Asset name will allow the user to set an asset name This is recommended in order to differentiate Sonus PD Alerts that may be used as a part of a monitoring network rather than individually An Asset name can be entered by using the up and down arrows and OK to confirm letters An asset name can be a maximum of 21 alphanumeric characters Once the asset name has been entered it can be co...

Страница 13: ...to send out its heartbeat notification where one has been set If PD activity is equal to or above the pre defined level the Sonus PD Alert will send an alert to the pre set users The observation period can be set to the following One minute 60 Seconds This should be used for demonstration and test purposes only One hour 60 Minutes Recommended for periods where workers may be in the area near switc...

Страница 14: ...ergoes a factory reset If while entering values the user does not press okay or presses back the amended values will be lost It is only recommended to adjust the threshold values when the user is aware how the level correlates to asset risk Start up Settings The user can set the Sonus PD Alert to run the decision algorithm at boot up which will then parse data from the previous observation period ...

Страница 15: ...o be toggled on and off If no SIM card is inserted in the GSM module or no Mobile Number has been input then enabling this option will have no effect If a SIM has been inserted or a Mobile Number has been entered SMS notifications may still be disabled If disabled the Sonus PD Alert will only act as a monitor any information will only be available locally or via Bluetooth no remote alerts will be ...

Страница 16: ...to ensure that the Sonus PD Alert is reporting correctly The remove server can be configured to send alerts when the Sonus PD Alert fails to send a heartbeat notification The heartbeat is configured to send an SMS approximately once every 24 hours a slight offset is accounted for to ensure that these will not coincide with a normal Observation Period as the Sonus PD Alert cannot send multiple SMS ...

Страница 17: ...ill need to be restarted in order for the PIN to be verified with the Bluetooth module Once the PIN has been set the user will only be able to connect with the Sonus PD Alert using this number Language The Sonus PD Alert can be set to one of a number of different languages currently available are English Default Language French German Spanish After selecting a language the Sonus PD Alerts will dis...

Страница 18: ...revious screen and return the screen Test SMS The user can send a confirmation SMS to the location defined in the Server Number which will cause the Sonus PD Alert to send a test Alarm SMS This will ensure that the Sonus PD Alert is in full working order Once this message has been received the Sonus PD Alert is fully configured and in working order 1 If the user received this error message there i...

Страница 19: ...nus PD Alert to compensate for time zone changes or daylight savings adjustments Once the time has been updated the Sonus PD Alert will need to be restarted to confirm the update Factory Reset The user can reset all of the Sonus PD Alerts settings to their default values and undo any changes that the user has made A factory reset cannot be undone all set up information including mobile numbers and...

Страница 20: ...ilt temperature and humidity sensors These values are also included with the Sonus PD Alerts alerts About Sonus PD Alert This screen displays information about the Sonus PD Alerts firmware version as well as the serial number for the device Appendix 1 Sonus PD Alert SCADA Interface The Sonus PD Alert Partial Discharge Monitoring System has two alarm outputs that can be used to interface with a SCA...

Страница 21: ...cates PD detected above pre set thresholds on any of the Sonus PD Alerts TEV AE1 AE2 or AE3 Alarm Configuration The Sonus PD Alerts are configured as follows Each alarm has 3 connections 1 Normally Closed 2 Common 3 Normally Open Connector Type Connection to the output is via a pluggable 3 5mm screw type connector supplied Rating Volt free contact DC ratings are as follows Current rating 6A Voltag...

Страница 22: ...e unit has no battery fitted fit the battery into the battery compartment and connect the battery to the electronics The battery compartment is in the top left hand corner of the Sonus PD Alert enclosure Fit the battery into the compartment using the foam insert to secure it Connect the wires from the battery to the electronics Make sure they are connected with the correct polarity RED positive Bl...

Страница 23: ...he SIM card slot on the GSM Module and fix the aerial Gently lift the GSM Module off the main electronics board Turn the GSM module over and open the SIM card holder GSM Module Insert the SIM card with the electrical contacts facing down Close the SIM card holder and carefully replace the GSM ...

Страница 24: ...nd country code at the beginning of the number even when used in that country Turn the Sonus PD Alert off and then on again this will allow the SIM card to register Check the SMS status Go to Menu Sim card Status The status should be SIM card registered If the SIM Card Status is something other than registered then refer to the Trouble shooting section SIM Card Test Place the Sonus PD Alert in the...

Страница 25: ... the server number on the Sonus PD Alert Commissioning Record Set the Observation Mode of the Sonus PD Alert Go to Menu Settings Operating Mode Set Observation Mode according to the Sonus PD Alert Configuration Document Return to the main screen and check that the letter in the top left hand side of the screen corresponds with the Observation Mode set M 1 minute H 1 hour D 1 day W 1 week M 1 month...

Страница 26: ...e The time should be set to UTC time not local time If the time is incorrect then adjust it accordingly Record Background Levels On the main screen observe the background level of activity in dB Record the background TEV level on the Sonus PD Alert Commissioning Record Record the background AA level on the Sonus PD Alert Commissioning Record ...

Страница 27: ...27 2020 Sonus PD Alert Operating Manual Sample Sonus PD Alert Commissioning Record Sonus PD Alert Commissioning Record ...

Страница 28: ...se at the wall socket Cable connected but no power to unit Confirm that wall socket is functioning correctly and the socket is turned on Internal Battery failure if the battery will not charge Confirm the battery will not charge by unplugging the unit after it has been powered on the mains power for at least 5 Five Hours If it is confirmed that the battery will not charge contact your local IRISS ...

Страница 29: ...the tablet being used as a database then reinstall the app If problem persists please contact IRISS assistance in resolving the issue The Sonus PD Alert SIM Network signal strength Location Ensure that the Sonus PD Alert is installed in a location that has strong network signal while the substation doors are CLOSED checks done with substation doors open can be inaccurate as the doors may block som...

Страница 30: ...trong network signal such as a window or external door while the substation doors are CLOSED checks done with substation doors open can be inaccurate as the doors may block some or all of the signal Server Address is correct on Sonus PD Alert Cloud Server number needs to be correctly entered on Sonus PD Alert with international Code Very low Battery on Sonus PD Alert will only apply if the unit is...

Страница 31: ...t notice Modification of this document is not permitted without written permission from IRISS Inc iriss com North Ameriaca HQ 1 941 907 9128 info iriss com LATAM 1 941 704 4445 info latam iriss com EMEA 44 0 1245 399 713 info emea iriss com APAC 1 941 524 3340 info apac iriss com ...

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