CAMILLE BAUER SINEAX AM Series Amplifier Transducer Meter Installation Guide

CAMILLE BAUER SINEAX AM Series Amplifier Transducer Meter

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: SINEAX AM-SERIES
• Models: SINEAX AM1000, SINEAX AM2000, SINEAX AM3000
• Dimensions: 144 mm x 96 mm (Panel Mounting)
• Nominal Voltage: Up to 690 V
• Measurement Category: CATIII
• Power Supply: 100-230V AC/DC, 24-48V DC
• Consumption: 18 VA, 8 W

Product Usage Instructions

Clear Display
The device features a high-resolution color TFT display for clear indication of measured data. Alarms, user management, data recording, time/date, and more are consistently visible on the display.

Intuitive Operation
Operate the device easily with language-specific plain text menu guidance. The measured data information is arranged topically for quick access. A service area is available for maintenance and commissioning purposes.

Multifunctional Features
The device offers varied monitoring options through limit values and logical linkage. It provides central alarm functions via display or webpage and allows automatic data export of load profile data to an SFTP server.

Flexible Connectivity
The device has universal measuring inputs for any type of grid. Users can select mean values and meter-measuring variables. Comprehensive cyber security protection features such as RBAC, HTTPS, syslog, and audit log are included.

Scalability
The device offers advanced power system monitoring with various measured values including instantaneous values, reactive power analysis, imbalance analysis, harmonic analysis, and more. It also includes data logging capabilities and multiple communication options like Ethernet, Modbus/TCP, web server, and more.

FAQ

• Q: Can the SINEAX AM-SERIES be used in industrial plants?
  A: Yes, the devices have been designed for universal use in industrial plants, building automation, and energy distribution.

• Q: What is the power supply requirement for the device?
  A: The device supports a power supply range of 100-230V AC/DC and 24-48V DC with a consumption of 18 VA, 8 W.

INSTRUCTION

The SINEAX AM-SERIES devices are compact instruments to measure and monitor in heavy current grids. They excel in display quality and intuitive operation. The devices provide a wide range of functionalities which may even be extended by optional components. They are connected to the process environment by communication interfaces, via digital I/Os, analog outputs or relays. The devices have been designed for universal use in industrial plants, building automation or in energy distribution. Nominal voltages of up to 690   and measurement category CATIII can be directly connected in low voltage systems. The universal measuring system permits the direct use of the devices in any type of grid, from single-phase mains through to 4-wire unbalanced load systems. The AM series devices may be completely adapted to requirements on site via TFT display. Versions with an Ethernet interface permit webpage configuration without any special software.

• CLEAR
  

  • High resolution, colour TFT display for the pin-sharp indication of measured data.
  • Consistently visible status information (alarms, user management, data recording, time/date and much more).
  • Clear design.

• INTUITIVE

  • Easy device operation with language-specific plain text menu guidance.
  • Topical arrangement of measured data information for quick access to desired data Service area for maintenance and commissioning.

• MULTIFUNCTIONAL

  • Varied monitoring options via limit values and their logical linkage.
  • Central alarm function via display or Webpage.
  • Automatic data export of load profile data to SFTP server.

• FLEXIBLE

  • Universal measuring inputs for any type of grid.
  • Freely selectable mean value and meter measuring variables.
  • Comprehensive cyber security protection (RBAC, HTTPS, syslog, audit log).

• SCALABLE

  • Combinable device version (functionality, interfaces, I/Os, power supply).
  • Front dimension options (96×96 or 144x144mm).
  • Integration as a standard object into the SMARTCOLLECT® SC2 software

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

With extension modules, the functionality of the devices can be expanded and thus optimally adapted to the process environment.

• FAULT CURRENT DETECTION
  • 2 channels with 2 measuring ranges each
  • Residual current monitoring (RCM)
  • Earth wire current monitoring
• TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
  • 2 channels
  • Pt100 or PTC sensor, 2-wire
  • Short circuit / break monitoring of the sensors
• IEC 61850 COMMUNICATION
  • Standardized protocol for power distribution systems
  • Automatic, configurable reporting of measurement data to a control system
• PROFINET IO COMMUNICATION
  • Transmission of a cyclic process image with up to 62 measured values
  • Applications in automation
• UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY
  • Bridging of power failures of 3 times 5 minutes
  • Safe detection of voltage dips with the optional fault recorder
• ANALOG OUTPUTS (2 OR 4 CHANNELS)
  • Bipolar ±20mA, up to 9 break points
  • Connection to control systems
  • Remote controllable
• RELAY OUTPUTS (2 CHANNELS, CHANGEOVER CONTACT)
  • Load capacity 230V AC / 2A; 30V DC / 2A
  • Alarm or consumer control
  • Remotely controllable
• DIGITAL INPUTS (4 CHANNELS)
  • Counter pulse acquisition
  • Acquire external switching states
  • Versions with active or passive inputs
• TIME SYNCHRONIZATION
  • GPS or IRIG-B
  • Highly accurate time base for events and consumption data
  • Alternative to NTP
• PME RADIO CENTER
  • Connection of up to 33 PME radio sensors
  • Energy center for feeder or consumption data
  • Load flow monitoring

ALTERNATIVE DESIGNS
The SINEAX AM1000 is also available in versions for DIN rail mounting, with or without display.

OPTION PME RADIO CENTER

This option extends the functionality of the base unit into an energy center by collecting via radio communication additional information about the distribution of energy or the consumption of individual loads. This scalable solution makes energy flows transparent and creates the basis for com- prehensive energy management. Radio modules based on Rogowski coils are used as sensors. Without additional wiring effort, up to 100 currents can be monitored synchronized to the voltage measurement of the base unit. These currents are made up of PME sensors (Power Monitoring Energy) for 3 or 4 wire each. Current and power quantities are then determined once per second and load profiles and energy meter values are derived from them.

Base station with SINEAX® AM, SINEAX® DM5000, LINAX® PQ or CENTRAX® CU series, incl. integrated Power Monitoring Energy Module (PME) and PME sensors for acquisition of max. 100 currents via radio signal.

PME characteristics

• Base unit SINEAX® AM, SINEAX® DM5000, LINAX® PQ or CENTRAX® CU
• PME sensors with 3 or 4 Rogowski coils each (max. 100 currents) and configurable measurement ranges (250 A, 500 A or 1000 A)
• Radio frequency 2.4 GHz, range 10 m
• Secure protocol for communication between current sensors and central unit (Advanced Encryption Standard AES-128, standard for WLAN communication)
• Fast installation due to easy sensor registration via QR code
• Power supply via battery (runtime up to 10 years) or USB-C
• Thanks to anti-collision detection up to 5 PME systems at the same location
• Access to sensor data via Modbus/RTU, Modbus/TCP, REST API, CSV export
• Measurements: I, THD_I, TDD_I, P, Q, Q(H1), S, cosφ, PF
• Current measurement ± 0.5%, active / reactive energy class 3
• Measurement interval 1 s
• Sampling rate per sensor 6 kHz

DISPLAY OPTIONS

• MAIN MENU – accessible via ESC
  The language-specific main menu arranges the available measured data in easily comprehensible groups. AM2000 and AM3000 also provide the lateral help bar with further information concerning operation. The status bar in the top right-hand corner is always available and displays the current statuses of alarm monitoring, the password protection system and data recording as well as time / date.

• INSTANTANEOUS VALUES
  The instantaneous values of voltages, currents, power values, power factors as well as imbalance values and their min/max values are provided either in numbers or graphically in an x/y matrix.

• ENERGY
  Contains all values required for the preparation of the energy balance, in particular, energy meters as well a mean values with progression and trend.

• HARMONICS
  Graphic representation of harmonics of all currents and voltages with TDD/THD. Reading option for individual harmonics.

• PHASOR DIAGRAM
  Time-correct display of voltage and current phasors and power factors of all phases. Incorrect phase sequences false senses of rotation or reverse currents can thus be safely recognised.

• ALARMS
  This list displays the statuses of all monitoring functions, possibly including the status of the allocated output. The first entry is the higher- ranking collective alarm which can be reset here.

• WAVEFORM
  AM1000 and AM3000 displays the waveform of voltages and currents in additionally.

DATA RECORDING

The devices may be equipped with a high-performance data logger which has the following recording options in its comprehensive version:

• PERIODIC DATA
  This enables data to be collected at regular intervals, especially for energy management. Average power values and meter readings serve as a basis. Typical applications are the acquisition of load curves (intervals from 10s to 1h) or the determination of energy consumption from the difference of meter readings. Mean values are recorded in each case with fluctuation bandwidth, i.e. the maximum and minimum RMS values per interval. Mean values can also be recorded for freely selectable basic variables. Additional basic variables can also be monitored for meter readings, e.g. per phase or only in relation to the fundamental oscillation.

• EVENTS
  The occurrence of self-defined events or alarms is recorded here in list form with time information. In each case, the state transitions or the response and drop-out of limit value states or monitoring functions are registered, classified as alarm or event, or the violation of pre-alarm or alarm limits for the optional temperature and fault current inputs.

• DISTURBANCE RECORDER (AM1000 / AM3000 ONLY)
  Recording of current and voltage waveforms during disturbances based on 1/2-period RMS values, with additional registration of the waveform during the disturbance. Voltage dips, swells and sags are monitored, according to the requirements of the power quality standard IEC 61000-4-30.

• AUDIT-LOG
  This list, located in the service area, logs all security-relevant opera-tions that could either affect data consistency or endanger IT security. It replaces the operator list of older firmware versions and cannot be deleted or changed by the user. In the audit log, every connection to the device, every login attempt (whether successful or not), every logout (active or on timeout), every change to the device configuration, every reset of data, every firmware update, every display of the audit log, and much more is registered, each with user information. The content of the audit log can also be sent to a central network monito-ring server using the syslog protocol. An example of an audit log is shown in the Cyber Security section. The memory used allows to save data for several years under normal conditions. If the memory portion allocated to the data groups is full, the oldest data of this group is deleted. Further analyses are possible via the web page of the device .

CYBER SECURITY

Critical infrastructures – and this undoubtedly includes the supply of electrical energy – are increasingly the target of cyber attacks. There is not only the attempt of stealing data by unauthorised access or eavesdropping of communication but also the limitation or even interruption of energy supplies by manipulating data or data traffic. A comprehensive safety concept on plant level comprising each grid component is required to repel such attacks. The safety mechanisms integrated into the device support such concepts, thus contributing to safe energy supplies.

• SAFETY MECHANISMS
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Allows different users to be granted individual rights or to restrict them to those activities that correspond to their role. Each available menu item, whether measured value, setting value or service function, can thus be displayed, hidden, changeable or locked. As soon as the RBAC is active, even software can only access data of the device via access keys. During the login process, information is never transmitted in plain text, and the latency time is constantly increased in the event of repeated, unsuccessful login attempts.
  • Encoded data transmission via HTTPS using root certificates
  • Audit log: Logging of all activities relevant to safety. Transfer option to central grid monitoring server by Syslog.
  • Client white list: Limitation of computers with access authorisation
  • Digitally signed firmware files for secure updates

COMMISSIONING AND SERVICE

A wide range of tools are available via the service menu for safe and simple commissioning and maintenance of the devices. Some are listed below:

• Vector diagram / phase sequence indicator
  With these displays, you can easily verify whether the measuring inputs have been correctly connected. Non-conforming rotational directions of voltages and currents, reverse polarity current connections and interchanged current or voltage connections are immediately recognised.

• Simulation
  Output values of analog and digital outputs can be simulated during commissioning to test downstream circuits.

• Communication tests
  Permit the verification of effected network settings and provide quick answers to these questions:

  • Can the gateway be reached?
  • Can the URL of the NTP server be resolved via DNS?
  • Is NTP a time server and is the time synchronisation working?
  • Does the data storage on the SFTP server work?

• Operating instructions
  The operating instructions are stored in the device as a PDF file and can be opened in the browser or downloaded to a PC at any time. The instructions are respectively updated in any firmware update thus always documenting the implemented state.

• Deletion of data
  Recordings of measured data may be selectively deleted or reset. Every one of these activities can be protected via the Role Based Access Control system (RBAC) and is logged with the user identification upon execution.

OPERATION

The local operation at the device itself and the access via web interface are structured identically. The access to

• Measured data
• Service functions
• Settings of the measuring device

can thus be intuitively effected via a topically arranged, language-specific menu structure. The extent of the indicated menu structure may be different for the local display and the device website, if this has been respectively determined via the access control system (RBAC). It might also be necessary that users first log in order to have a menu displayed. The top-right status bar informs on the current states of alarm monitoring as well as network, access control system, data memory and UPS and also indicates the time and date of the device.

DATA EXPORT

Automated
If the device is equipped with a data logger, information about mean value curves (e.g. load curves) can be sent periodically to an SFTP server using the data export scheduler. This is done in the form of CSV files for a selectable time range. Files can alternatively or additionally also be stored locally in the device. Tasks may be prepared for the generation of files which will then run automatically and are linked to the actions of store locally and / or push to SFTP server. Data locally saved in the device may be transferred to a computer via the device website or the REST interface. The Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) facilitates the encoded transfer of files. It may also be used for the transmission of measured value information via secured network structures, e.g. via Smart Meter Gateways.

Manually
If the network structure is not available or for measurement data that cannot be exported automatically, measurement data can also be saved manually to CSV files on a PC via the device’s website. This export option is available for event lists, mean value curves, the waveform display or events of the optional disturbance recorder.

MONITORING AND ALARMS

The instruments of the AM series support the on-site analysis of acquired measured data in order to initiate directly immediate or delayed measures without involving a separate control. This facilitates the protection of equipment and also monitoring of service intervals.
The following items are available:

• 12 limit values
• 8 monitoring functions with 3 inputs each
• 1 summary alarm as a combination of all monitoring functions
• 3 operating hour counters with definable running conditions

The available digital outputs may be used directly for the transmission of limit values and monitoring functions as well as the resettable summary alarm.
A text may be allocated to each monitoring function which is used both for the alarm list and the event entries in the datalogger.

MEASURED VALUES

DEMAND / SUPPLY / INDUCTIVE / CAPACITIVE
The devices of the SINEAX AM-SERIES provide information for all of the four quadrants. Depending on whether the measured system is considered from a generator or consumer perspective, the interpretation of the quadrants changes: The energy formed from active power in Quadrants I+IV can then be regarded, e.g., as supplied or demanded active energy. In order to facilitate an independent interpretation of the 4-quadrant information, the terms demand, supply, as well as inductive or capacitive load, are avoided in the display of data. They are expressed by stating Quadrant I, II, III or IV or a combination of these. The energy direction may be actively switched by selecting the generator or consumer arrow system. This inverts the direction of all currents.

TECHNICAL DATA

ORDER CODE

Data logger only possible for device variants with Ethernet.

EXTENSIONS AM2000/AM3000
Maximum one extension with analog outputs may be provided per device. Extension 4 only possible for a variant without data logger.

Camille Bauer Metrawatt AG
Aargauerstrasse 7 5610 Wohlen Switzerland
TEL +41 56 618 21 11
www.camillebauer.com
[email protected]

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