Description

The wireless controller ARC600 is a compact solution-based device for remote control and monitoring of secondary substations in the distribution network, such

such as network disconnect switches, load disconnect switches and ring mains units (RMUs).

switches and ring mains units (RMUs) in the distribution network. It enables SCADA systems to wirelessly monitor and control field devices over the public communications infrastructure (cellular networks).

Key features

– Highly reliable control and monitoring of up to three switchgears per ARC600

– Status information for three switchgear devices and three earthing disconnectors

– Disconnect switch position and grounding status via front LEDs

– Local and remote use of the disconnectors

– Actuator motor overload protection

– Measurement of load current in the motor circuit

– Motor overload protection based on current limiting (software fuse)

– Isolation switch open and close time measurement

– Supports Fault Passage Indication (FPI) for improved fault management

– Supports external MV directional fault indication and multi-function LV power quality metering

– Integrated Wireless Communications

– Always-on two-way communication based on cellular networks (GPRS, 3G, LTE)

– Communication monitoring and automatic reconnection

– High data security through internal VPN and firewalls

– Supports Arctic Patrol centralised device management application

– Protocol converters

– Reliably connects legacy IEC-101 and Modbus serial devices to modern IEC-104 and Modbus TCP TCP TCP TCP/IP based control systems

– Built-in battery charger with advanced battery control features

– Temperature compensated charging

– Battery monitoring/testing (condition monitoring)

– Deep discharge protection

– IEC-101 SCADA compliant

– IEC 60870-5-101 slave (including dial-up) to support existing system installations

– Supports the possibility of future SCADA migration from IEC-101 to IEC-104. as the mode of operation is selected via parameterisation

– IEC-101 mode of operation as an unbalanced slave device

– Heater control to limit the effects of ambient temperature changes (e.g. condensation)

– Rugged aluminium housing design for easy DIN rail mounting