ABB STX Serial Wireless Temperature Sensor User Manual

ABB STX Serial Wireless Temperature Sensor

Product Overview

The ABB STX serial wireless temperature sensor is a self-powered smart sensor designed to continuously monitor the temperature of critical connections by harvesting electromagnetic energy around power transmission conductors. The sensor wirelessly transmits data to the concentrator, which is then stored in ABB Ability local or cloud-based solutions to enable different digital services. This product is a key data source in ABB’s monitoring and diagnostic solutions.

Product Features

• Self-powered wireless smart sensor
• Harvests electromagnetic energy to power itself
• Continuously monitors temperature of critical connections
• Wirelessly transmits data to the concentrator
• Stored data in ABB Ability local or cloud-based solutions
• Wide measurable range: -40°C to 130°C
• Excellent accuracy

Product Usage Instructions

1. Install the ABB STX serial wireless temperature sensor around the power transmission conductor.
2. The sensor will continuously monitor the temperature of critical connections and wirelessly transmit data to the concentrator.
3. The concentrator will store the data in ABB Ability local or cloud-based solutions.
4. To access the data, log in to ABB Ability and navigate to the appropriate section.
5. The measurable range of the sensor is -40°C to 130°C. If the temperature goes outside of this range, the sensor may not function properly.
6. If you have any questions or concerns about product usage, please refer to the user manual or contact ABB customer support for assistance.

Overview

ABB STX serial products are the key data source in ABB’s monitoring and diagnostic solutions. This self-powered wireless smart sensor harvests the electromagnetic energy around power transmission conductor, continuously monitors the temperature of critical connections and wirelessly transmits to the concentrator. Eventually, the data will be stored in ABB Ability local or cloud-base solutions to enable a variety of different digital services.

• High performances
• ◼ Wide measurable range -40℃- 130℃
•  Excellent accuracy
  • <1.0°C @-10°C…85°C
  • <2.0°C @-30°C…100°C
  • <2.5℃@ outside the range
• Support up to 3 measuring channels
• Self-powered
• Battery free
• 5A minimum active current
• Wireless
• IEEE802.15.4 at 2.4GHz
• Private protocol
• 100m maximum transmission distance
• Support OTA firmware update
• Stronger and durable
• Tiny size: 26x26x13mm, 18g weight
• IP54 level
• Easy installation

Appearance and size

Dimensions

Ordering information

Installation

Check the delivery of materials

Standalone mode

Part| Description| Quantity

| STX301 thermal sensor| 3
**| Metal buckle| 4
External mode**

Part| Description| Quantity
| STX303 thermal sensor| 1
| Metal buckle| 2
| External probe cable| 1
| Notice!

The ferromagnetic ribbon shall be ordered separately, it’s total length is 7.2 meters.

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Check the tools

| Metal scissor| Cut off and shape the ferromagnetic ribbon
| Manual tensioner| Bind the sensor
| Long nose plier| Shape the tail of ferromagnetic ribbon
****| Gloves| Protect the hands

Start installation

Sensor boy

1. Use the scissor to cut off the ferromagnetic ribbon, the length should be 100-150mm longer than the surface perimeter of the measured conductor or cable.
2. Cut two edges of ferromagnetic ribbon to an arc, to make it safer.
3. Put the ribbon through the metal buckle from one end, then bend it’s extremity with an angle at 90° longer than 10mm.
4. The ribbon goes through the sensor, ties it to the measured conductor or cable.
   • The position of sensor shall be in the middle of conductor, meanwhile the thermistor shall be at the closest position of the connection.
   • To improve insulation level, the metal buckle also shall be installed in the middle position of busbar.
5. The head of manual tensioner must hold against the buckle then tense the ferromagnetic ribbon, make sure that the sensor is tied on measured conductor tightly. Finally, press the metal buckle.
6. Cut off the remaining ribbon with metal scissors
7. Roll up the tail

External probe (only for STX303 & STX313)

1. There are two methods to install the ring terminals, as below.
2. Open the rubber cover and then insert the connector of cable into sensor body

Cautions and notices

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or injury.

| ² Turn off all power supplying this product before working on

²  The operator must be qualified electrical personnel

²  Replace all devices, doors and covers before turning on the power

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__| ² As the surface of the conductor or cable could be very hot, do not perform any operations when the temperature of this part is above than 50 ℃
__| ² As the metallic parts are very sharp and thin, please check your individual protection. Gloves must be required

²  Follow the guide to use tools during the installation

FCC Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Technical datasheet

Measurement characteristics and communication

• Description Value
• Measuring temperature range -40…130℃
• Accuracy within ambient air temperature for operation <1.0°C @-10°C…85°C <2.0°C @-30°C…100°C <2.5°C outside the range
• Transmission cycle 12…60s
• Power emission +5 dBm
• Maximum communication distance (in free field unobstructed) 100m
• Number of channels 16 (ZIGBEE Green Power) 60 (ABB Private protocol)
• Operation frequency 2403 MHz…2480 MHz

Power supply

• Description Value
• Minimum active current 5A
• Voltage limit of the active part 40.5 kV
• Current limit of the active part 5000 A
• Withstand voltage level (50hz,1 min) 2 kV(only for external probe)
• Rated frequency 50/60 Hz

Environmental conditions

• Description Value
• Ambient air temperature for operation -40…105℃
• Environment humidity 20…95%, non-condensing
• Atmospheric pressure 86…106 kPa
• Operating altitude 0…5000 m
• Transport and storage temperature range -40…70℃

EMC compliance

• Description Reference
• EMC directive 2014/30/EU
• Standard EN 301489-1 EN 301489-17

Radio equipment conformance

• Description Reference
• RE directive 2014/53/EU
• standard EN 300328

Electromagnetic compatibility tests

• Description Level
• Electrostatic discharge 4 KV (Contact) 8 KV (Air)
• Radiated Emissions Class A (30MHz…1GHz)
• Radiated Immunity 3 V/m (80MHz…6GHz)
• Electrical fast transient/burst immunity 4 kV 5 kHz & 100 kHz
• Resistance to conducted disturbances 10 V (0.15…80 MHz)
• Power frequency magnetic field immunity 300 A/m Pulse 30 A/m Continue
• Pulse magnetic field immunity 1000 A/m Pulls
• Damped oscillatory magnetic field immunity 100 A/m (0.1 & 1 MHz)
• Damped oscillatory wave immunity 2.5 kV (CM-100 kHz&1 MHz) 1 kV (DM-100 kHz & 1 MHz)

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