Southern States 72.5kV – 550kV Intelligent Circuit Sensor Installation Guide

August 17, 2024
Southern States

72.5kV – 550kV Intelligent Circuit Sensor

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Specifications

  • Product Name: TFDIR
  • Product Type: High Voltage Switching Device
  • Warranty: 2 years from shipment date or 1 year from
    installation, whichever is earlier

Product Description

The TFDIR is a high voltage switching device designed for use in
electrical systems requiring accurate current measurement and
control.

Installation Instructions

  1. Ensure power source(s) are disengaged and lockout/tagout is
    installed before proceeding.

  2. Mount the device as per the provided mounting
    instructions.

  3. Refer to the wiring diagram in the drawing package for proper
    wiring.

Usage Instructions

Summary & Introduction

These instructions provide guidelines for the safe installation,
maintenance, and operation of the TFDIR device. It is important to
follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper
functioning.

Important Notes:

  • Ensure power sources are disengaged and lockout/tagout is
    installed before commissioning.

  • Current source less than 10 amps may not provide accurate
    current measurement.

Introduction:

The standard package includes three single-phase high voltage
sensors, one receiver, one receiver antenna box with three whip
antennas, and one control cabinet containing power supply,
receiver, and host computer.

It is essential to have a qualified person familiar with this
type of equipment to read and follow the instructions for
installation, adjustment, and maintenance.

If specific application conditions are not adequately addressed
in the manual, contact Southern States, LLC for assistance.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if I encounter a problem not covered in the

manual?

A: For any issues not addressed in the manual, please contact
Southern States, LLC for support.

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Type Automation & Sensors Intelligent Circuit Sensor (ICS®)
TFDIR
72.5kV ­ 550kV
INSTALLATION &
INSTRUCTION
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LIM ITED W ARRANTY
Southern States, LLC (“SSLLC”) warrants only to the Warranty Holder (hereinafter defined as the “End User” or the “Immediate Purchaser”, as applicable, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty as set forth below), that the Product identified below will, upon shipment, be free of defects in workmanship and material for the applicable Warranty Period. The “Warranty Period” is that period of time during which this Limited Warranty is effective, and such period begins on the invoice date issued by SSLLC for the Product, and continues until the earlier to occur of (1) the expiration of the Warranty Duration period, or (2) the Number of Operations, both as specified in the table below. If the Product is both purchased and installed within the United States or Canada, this Limited Warranty is granted to each end user of the Product who acquired the Product for its own use during the Warranty Period (“End User”). In all other situations, this Limited Warranty is granted only to the first purchaser of the Product (“Immediate Purchaser”) from SSLLC. No primary or remote purchaser or owner of the Product who is not a Warranty Holder may claim any benefit under this Limited Warranty, or any remedial promise included in this Limited Warranty. SSLLC shall, upon prompt written notice from the Warranty Holder, correct a nonconforming Product by repair or replacement at the sole discretion of SSLLC of the nonconforming Product or any part or component of a nonconforming Product necessary in SSLLC’s discretion to make such Product conforming. Any transportation charges, labor for removing, reinstalling the Product or part, and/or costs related to providing access to the Product shall be the responsibility of the Warranty Holder. Correction in this manner will constitute the Warranty Holder’s exclusive remedy and fulfillment of all SSLLC’s liabilities and responsibilities hereunder. SSLLC’s duty to perform under this limited warranty may be delayed, at SSLLC’s sole option, until SSLLC has been paid in full for all products purchased by the Warranty Holder. No such delay will extend the Warranty Period. If SSLLC does not make such repair or replacement, SSLLC’s liability for damages on account of any claimed nonconformity will in no event exceed the purchase price of the Product in question. This Limited Warranty does not apply to any Product that has been disassembled, repaired, or altered by anyone other than SSLLC. This Limited Warranty will not apply to any Product that has been subjected to improper or abnormal use of the Product. SSLLC has no responsibility to repair or replace any Product or component thereof manufactured by another party, but SSLLC will assign, to the extent assignable, to the Warranty Holder any manufacturers’ warranty that applies to products and components not manufactured by SSLLC.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH MAY ARISE BY IMPLICATION OF LAW, OR APPLICATION OF COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NONINFRINGEMENT OR OTHERWISE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. SSLLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, EVEN IF SSLLC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SAME. THE WARRANTY HOLDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUITABILITY OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR APPLICATION.

Product Purchased Region

Product Installed Region

U.S and Canada

U.S and Canada

All Other Conditions

Warranty Holder
End User
Immediate Purchaser

Warranty Duration
2 years from shipment date Earlier of 1 year from
installation or 18 months from shipment

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I CS®
TFDIR

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Inst allat ion & Inst ruct ion M anual
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Table of Contents
1 Summary & Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 1.1 Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 1.2 Important………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 1.3 Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 1.4 Ratings……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
2 Product Description …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
2.1 St andard I CS T FDI R ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
2.2 Receiving & Unpacking…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 2.3 Storage …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11 3 Inst allat ion & Configurat ion Procedures…………………………………………………………………………….. 11 3.1 Assem bly……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 3.2 Installation …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13
3.2.1 M ounting ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14 3.3 Wiring (Refer to w iring diagram in drawing package) ……………………………………………………. 16
3.3.1 Receiver Antenna Enclosure Wiring …………………………………………………………………….. 16 3.3.2 Control Cabinet Wiring ……………………………………………………………………………………… 16 3.3.3 Control Pow er Supply ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 3.4 Volt age Test …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18 3.5 It em ized Post ­Inst allat ion Test Checklist ……………………………………………………………………. 19

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1 Summary & Introduction
1.1 Summary
These instructions do not intend to cover all details or variations in equipment, or provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Should information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes, the matter should be referred to the local Southern States Representative.
The contents of this instruction manual should not become part of or modify any prior or existing agreement, commitment, or relationship. The sales contract contains the entire obligations of Southern States. The Warranty contained in the contract between the parties is the sole warranty of Southern States. Any statements contained herein do not create new warranties or modify the existing warranty.

1.2 Important
The information contained herein is general in nature and not intended for specific application purposes. It does not relieve the user of responsibility to use sound practices in application, installation, operation, and maintenance of the equipment purchased. Southern States reserves the right to make changes in the specifications shown herein or to make improvements at any time without notice or obligations. Should a conflict arise between the general information contained in this publication and the contents of drawings or supplementary material, or both, the latter shall take precedence.

NOTE: Ensure power source(s) are disengaged and lockout/ tagout is installed before proceeding with commissioning of unit(s). Ensure that all proper safety procedures are adhered to.
Current source less than 10 amps is not sufficient for accurate current measurement.

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1.3 Introduction
The Intelligent Circuit Sensor (ICS®) is a digital measurement and control system designed as a solutions platform for transmission networks. It is designed to operate in the same environments as transmission substations and power lines. The ICS® provides information currently not available on transmission networks easily and economically. The device is designed to be installed with circuit switchers and capswitchers in substations and/or line switches at switching stations or taps.
A standard package consists of: 3 ea. Single phase High Voltage Sensors. 1 ea. Receiver 1 ea. Receiver antenna box with three whip antenna 1 ea. Control Cabinet (contains power supply, Receiver and host computer.)
The instructions contained within this manual are necessary for the safe installation, maintenance, and operation of the device. A qualified person, familiar with this type of equipment, should carefully read and follow the instructions.
These instructions are intended to provide a general guideline for the installation, adjustment, and maintenance of the device. It is not possible to cover all details, equipment variations, and potential conditions. Contact Southern States, LLC in the event conditions associated with a specific application are not sufficiently addressed.
All photographs and sketches in this manual are for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale. During installation, it may be necessary to make adjustments other than those described in this manual. Contact your local representative or Southern States facility if questions should arise. Southern States After Sales and Service Department are available for field installation assistance along with providing parts support for all Southern States products. Contact After Sales and Service at 770-946-4562.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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1.4 Ratings

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Table 1: Ratings Table

Rated Voltage Rated Load Currents Rated Fault Current Com m unicat ion Prot ocols Turn on Time
Inst allat ion

72.5kV – 550kV Up t o 4000 Amps 40kA Serial and Ethernet DNP 3.0, M odbus Less t han 1 cycle Zero foot print , mount s on Circuit Sw it cher/ CapSw it cher ® / Load Break Sw it cher or ot her devices

Above ratings apply to the following service conditions:
The maximum ambient air temperature range is +122ºF (+50ºC) to ­40ºF (­40ºC). The maximum wind velocity should not exceed 90 mph (40 m/s). The seismic performance is Low Performance Level as defined in IEEE 693.
Higher service conditions are available and will be stated in other documents associated with the specific purchase.

The ICS® Intelligent Circuit Sensor brings true digital measurement,
control, and automation to the transmission grid.
Special Features · Digital solutions platform for smart algorithms · Communicates with network using standard protocols · Remotely programmable and configurable · Compatible with digital relays and RTUs · Zero footprint, can be mounted on overhead structures · Easy installation · Automated, remote, or manual switching · Sensing units do not require batteries for life, requiring no maintenance. · The Southern States Intelligent Circuit Sensor (ICS®) provides real time waveform captures.

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2 Product Description
2.1 Standard I CS T FDI R
The device is a three-phase sensor and concentrator that uses solid state technology to detect currents and give a user over-current protection as well as phase angle information. It can be combined with a customer’s relay to be used for real time switching or monitoring.
The ICS consists of:
Electronic current and voltage sensor Receiving Module Substation hardened digital computer

Intelligent Circuit Sensor
High Voltage Sensing Technology 2.4 GHz Radio
Energy Harvesting ­ no batteries or solar panels at high voltage! Single Receiver per 3-phase set Minimum startup current 10 Amps Startup time ­ less than 1 cycle Real Time Measurement Current and Voltage
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2.2 Receiving & Unpacking
Unpack equipment and check for damage and shortage of parts. If damage or shortage is noted, file a claim with the carrier immediately and notify the factory.
Do not remove any identification tags attached to the components, as they will be useful for identification during the installation.
The packaging is meant for maintaining the assemblies as clean and dry while in transit and for short periods of storage. Upon receipt of the equipment, the material received should be checked against the packing lists to be sure that all parts are received. An examination should be made to determine if any damage was sustained during shipment. If damage or shortage is noted, file a claim with the carrier immediately and notify the factory.

2.3 Storage
All components of the device are suitable for outdoor use. The storage requirements are listed below:
· Inspect all packing material thoroughly prior to storage.
· Store Indoors.
· Protect cabinets that encase electronic components. Treat with care as you would a SCADA network terminal unit (NTU) or digital relay.
· Protect unit from being immersed in water and away from high humidity.
· The 3 components should be stored in their original packing boxes until preparation for installation.

3 Installation & Configuration Procedures
3.1 Assembly
The device is shipped from the Southern States factory fully adjusted and ready for installation and configuration to the customers relay.
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The device is shipped with the intent to minimize and simplify installation. Once installed the assembled unit is ready to be configured. Configuration of device will be described in a later section.
The device is typically shipped in three major sections:
1. Sensors:
o Correctly orient each sensor to the 3 phases, one for each phase. (If installed on a CapSwitcher® or Circuit Switcher, connect the sensor directly to the interrupter bus. If on a switch, connect to the phase or interrupter bus.
o Orient each sensor eye toward the Receiver Cabinet position.
o Tighten all bolts to proper torque using customer’s lock tight procedures.
2. Receiver Antenna Enclosure:
o Three whip antennas per enclosure.
o Mounting brackets – Mount cabinet on structure in line of sight of sensors.
o Conduit – Install conduit between Receiver (control) Cabinet.
3. Control Cabinet:
o Install cabinet to structure with mounting brackets at working height and connect conduit from Receiver Antenna enclosure.
o Host Computer Module
o Southern States supplies a Schweitzer SEL 751A Relay (or customer supplied relay)

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3.2 Installation
The installation of the ICS system is performed in (3) three steps: 1. Mounting 2. Wiring 3. Voltage Verification

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Figure 3-1 Example of ICS unit mounted on a Southern States CapSwitcher®
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3.2.1 Mounting 3.2.1.1 Sensors

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Mount the three sensors according to their preset designations as marked on each sensor (L, M, R). The orientation shown in Figure (1) on the preceding page is shown from the side of the switch where the sensors and receiver will be mounted.
A. Brackets – Begin by identifying left, middle, and right sensors (sensors will be labeled accordingly). Left, middle, and right sensors should be mounted on the same side as the receiver cabinet. i) Mount the sensors in their predetermined position (shown in Figure 2 and 3) utilizing the included sensor mounting bracket to adjust the angle of the sensor (one bracket per phase).
B. Adjust each sensor bracket (Figure 3 Item 3) so that the “eye” of each sensor is aimed directly at top of the receiver cabinet.
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C. Bus bar ­ The conductor (line) will attach to the end of the bus bar provided. Bus will run through the sensor and connect to the original customer bus tab (Figure 3.)
D. Polarity marker – Each sensor is marked with a black dot (polarity marker) on the information ring mounted on the eye of the sensor. THE SENSOR IS TO BE MOUNTED SO THAT THE POLARITY DOT IS CLOSEST TO THE SWITCH OR. Example shown below in Figure 2 and 3.

Line Side

Orientation of the sensor showing the polarity marker.

Sw it ch

EYE of Sensor

Polarity marker Should be mounted on side cl

Figure (2)

E. Make certain that polarity marker on all 3 sensors in configuration are oriented in the same direction. Figure (2) shows proper sensor mounting orientation.

Figure (3)
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3.2.1.2 Control Cabinet
A. After the sensors are properly installed, mount the control cabinet on the same side the sensors were installed previously.
B. Top of cabinet should always be below the switch cross arm.

Figure 3-2 Control Cabinet Mounting Example
3.2.1.3 Receiver Antenna Enclosure Mount the antenna enclosure on a cross arm or pole with line of sight to the sensors. Mount the Southern States supplied antennas to the enclosure.
3.3 Wiring (Refer to wiring diagram in drawing package)
3.3.1 Receiver Antenna Enclosure Wiring Attach the antenna conduit (if not already attached) to the enclosure and attach the antenna cables according to the corresponding wiring diagram in enclosed drawing package. 3.3.2 Control Cabinet Wiring Attach the antenna conduit (if not already attached) to the cabinet and attach the antenna cables to the Receiver according to the corresponding wiring diagram in enclosed drawing package.
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Attach the Ethernet cable provided from the Digital Module to the yellow Ethernet switch on the din rail. Attach an Ethernet cable from the modem to the Ethernet switch on the din rail.
3.3.3 Control Power Supply Connect the power supply conduit from the switch or control center to the Control Cabinet and wire according to the ICS Control Cabinet Wiring Diagram (refer to SS wiring diagram).

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3.4 Voltage Test
The following instructions shall be performed after VAC + VDC power sources have been restored.
Equipment- You will use the following equipment to test system:
– DC power – AC Power – Multimeter

Testing DC + AC Power 1. Ensure that you have connected the VAC and VDC wires of the conduits to the
correct terminal blocks and locations in the ICS large cabinet (refer to SS wiring diagram). Open all circuit breakers/ fuses in the Control Cabinet.
An open circuit breaker will be in the down position as shown below.
Perform visual inspection of all wiring within Control Cabinet and Receiver
Cabinet. Verify that all wires are properly landed and ensure power supply wires (AC and DC) are wired in their correct positions. 2. Disconnect power inputs from all modules. 3. Using a multi-meter, ensure you have the correct VAC + VDC feeding the ICS cabinet at the inputs located at the breaker switch.
If this is a unit that is set up for remote monitoring, please contact Southern States and ask to be connected to the Automation & Sensors Division at 770-9464562 to confirm that the unit is online and we are able to monitor the unit.
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3.5 Itemized Post ­Installation Test Checklist

Date of Inst allat ion: ____
Substation or Line Switch Information: Location:

Address:

City:

State:

Visual Inspections: Check parts for damage or shortages.

Material

Comments

Sensors

Receiver Antenna

Control Cabinet

Brackets

Bus bars

Other

Installation Component Checklist
Item
a. Sensors are mounted on correct location (Left, Middle, Right) ­ Polarity orientation correct.
b. Sensors aimed at Receiver Cabinet antennas.
c. Receiver antennas aimed directly at sensors.
d. Receiver Cabinet in clear sight of sensors.
e. Hardware securing sensor bus bar to customer bus tab secured tightly.
f. Control Cabinet mounted at working height.

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Internal Control Cabinet Check:
Item a. Control Cabinet mounted at working
height. b. Inspect field wiring- correct connections
have been made according to SS Wiring Diagram. c. Cabinet wiring secure- Pull test before energizing. d. Note any loose pieces in Control Cabinet.

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Site Acceptance (Operational) Tests ­ Confirmed by Southern States Facility

PASS

TESTS

YES/NO

Comments

Data Packets Received

RSSI (Connectivity)

PPM

Modem Signal

Contact Information

Inst allat ion Com plet ed by: Verified by:

Dat e

Nam e

Number

Em ai l

INSTALLER SIGNATURE:
VERIFIED BY SIGNATURE:

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Int elligent Circuit Sensor (ICS)
TFDIR
Limit ed Release
Abnorm alit y Report
This document is a t emplat e of dat a t hat needs t o be capt ured w hen a cust omer experiences any abnormalit y w it h a LIM ITED RELEASE Version of t he ICS TFDIR application. The dat a or answ ers t hat coincides wit h each quest ion should be filled out and r et urned t o: J.Keist er@southernstat esllc.com

1. What is t he error rat e experienced or number of errors? 2. How often did t he abnormalit y occur?

3. What w as the HIGH current experienced?

4. Please provide any and all recorded hist orical dat a at t ime of abnormalit y.

5. Please provide any relay data that is relevant t o t he abnormalit y.

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