Eaton's GridAdvisor Insight optical medium-voltage and current sensor system uses an all-optical measurement platform for unparalleled accuracy and precision of both voltage and current across multiple utility voltage classes. Available in a variety of easy-to-install packages with a standardized interface, Eaton’s optical sensors are the ideal solution to retrieve real-time site metrology and intelligence on today’s electrical utility distribution system, substations and underground distribution locations.
OVERHEAD HANGING SOLUTION |
The GridAdvisor Insight optical sensor hanging solution provides industry-leading voltage and current accuracy while minimizing deployment cost with an easy-to-install package. A full three-phase set of overhead RG235 hanging sensors can typically be installed in less than three hours for retrofits or new construction enabling: Monitoring of substations Monitoring points of interest such as DER interconnects, sensitive loads or end-of-line locations Control device measurement inputs Typically included components: (1) m410 optical system processor with enclosure (3) Rg235 optical hanging sensors with 55’ fiber optic cable Specification highlights: Accuracy: +/-0.5% voltage and current 4 kV - 35 kV voltage classes Wire size 0.162 to 1.125 inches Current measurement up to 25 kA Harmonic voltage response up to 50th Harmonic |
LINE POST SOLUTION | The GridAdvisor Insight optical sensor line post solution provides industry-leading voltage and current accuracy in a familiar line post form factor. The RP225 line post sensor is cantilever-rated and can be used for horizontal or vertical line construction, suitable for: Monitoring of substations Monitoring points of interest such as DER interconnects, sensitive loads or end-of-line locations Control device measurement inputs Typically included components: (1) m410 optical system processor with enclosure (3) RP225 optical hanging sensors with 55’ fiber optic cable Specification highlights: Accuracy: +/-0.5% voltage and current 4 kV - 25 kV voltage classes Wire size 0.162 to 1.125 inches Current measurement up to 25 kA Harmonic voltage response up to 50th Harmonic |
DEADBREAK ELBOW SOLUTION |
The GridAdvisor Insight optical deadbreak elbow sensor solution delivers +/- 0.5% voltage measurement precision and accuracy in a straightforward package for standard 200 Amp or 600 Amp elbows. This unparalleled visibility into underground networks can enable a new level of intelligence for reliability and management of cable assets. Typically included components: (1) m410 optical system processor with enclosure (3) Re120 optical deadbreak elbow sensors with 20’ fiber optic cable Specification highlights: Rated up to 15 kV Submersion rated Accuracy: +/-0.5% Voltage 200 A class and 600 A class options Harmonic voltage response up to 50th harmonic |
STANDOFF INSULATOR SOLUTION |
The GridAdvisor Insight optical standoff insulator voltage sensor solution provides a bolt-on package for high-accuracy voltage measurement of any bus bar system, such as in masonry switchgear and air-insulated switchgear (AIS). Typically included components: (1) m410 optical system processor with enclosure (3) Rg235 optical standoff insulator sensors with 20’ fiber-optic cable Specification highlights: Voltage rating 4 kV - 25 kV Accuracy: +/-0.5% Voltage Harmonic voltage response up to 50th harmonic |
M410 |
Optical system processor |
N/A |
RG235 |
Optical line hanging voltage and current sensor | 4-35 kV |
RP225 | Optical line post voltage and current sensor | 4-25 kV |
RE120 |
Optical elbow insert voltage sensor | 200 A elbow interface 15 kV, 25 kV, 35 kV elbow-dependent |
REC220 |
Optical elbow insert voltage with optical ring current sensor | 200 A elbow interface 15 kV, 25 kV, 35 kV elbow-dependent |
RI125 |
Optical busbar insulator voltage sensor | 4-25 kV |
RIC225 | Optical busbar insulator voltage with optical ring current sensor | 4-25 kV |
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