1. Distribution Automation
Energy Automation Products
Distribution Automation

2. Distribution Automation - Definition General
Distribution Automation improves significantly the reliability and availability of power distribution grids
Grid monitoring
Grid automation & control
Automatic operation
Fast isolation and service restoration (FLISR)
Early problem detection
Customer advantages
Improved reliability
Increased efficiency
Time savings
Cost savings

3. Distribution Automation - Definition Network structures
UHV Transmission
Generation and Transmission
(High Voltage)
UHV HV
Distribution (Medium voltage)
Distribution substation
Mixed behaviour:
Generation
Consumption
Distribution Automation HV MV
Distribution & Feeder Automation:
Transformer Station
Pole top-mounted
Mixed behaviour:
Generation
Consumption MV
Distribution
(Low Voltage)
Mixed behaviour:
Generation
Consumption LV

4. Distribution Automation - Products Overview
SICAM A8000
SIPROTEC 7SC80
MV-Distribution Grid
SICAM P85x
SICAM FCM
SICAM FPI

5. Distribution Automation - Products SICAM FCMHV MV
Unintentional island network
Earth fault
DER MV LV
Load
SICAM FCM – Feeder Condition Monitor
is an fault indicator with monitoring functionality and helps you to detect short circuits and earth faults with directional information.
DER
Switch open
Switch closed
Earth fault

6. Distribution Automation - Products SICAM FCM – Technical Overview
Connection
Interfaces/Communication
3 Inputs for AC voltage, 100V/√3 or low-power sensors with 3.25V/√3 (IEC )
Alternative: 3 direct interfacing to AC 400V
3 inputs for AC current, low-power sensors with A (IEC )
Alternative: L2 power input configured for sensitive ground fault detection with low-power sensor with A
1 x RS485
Communication via Modbus RTU
Parameterization
Parameters settings that can be executed via HMI
Binary outputs
Measurements
2 output relays for the fault direction (forward/backward)
TRMS (True RMS) measurands
Phase voltages and currents, ground fault current, line frequency and cos φ, active power, reactive power and apparent power
Minimum and maximum values every 15 minutes for all phase currents and as a drag pointer function
Synchronization
An internal real-time clock is provided
To get an external time synchronization Modbus is used for the accurate time stamp of events
Universal Power Supply
DC 24–60 V / AC 230 V
Local Signalization
Device Type
Fault (field faults), Run and Status LED for communication
You implement the connection to the control center with one of the 3 available protocols.
Plastic, 96x48x119.5mm (W/H/D), snaps into cutout, screw and spring-loaded terminals
Local Display
Temperature Range
Local LC display with 4 function keys for operation
From –30 to +70 °C

7. Distribution Automation - Products SICAM FCM – Functions
Short circuits and ground faults
99% accuracy
Fast fault localization
High availability
Reliable measurands and High-quality measuring technology
Network condition monitoring
No adjustment to primary variables
Early detection of overload situations
Efficient installation and startup
No time-consuming calibration and adjustment to primary quantities, easy to install
Load flow monitoring
Standardized sensors
Load curves for planning network expansion
Optimum investment planning
U: Resistive voltage dividers facilitate precise and linear measurements
I: High measurement accuracy for switchgear types up to A
You implement the connection to the control center with one of the 3 available protocols.
SICAM FCM "Keeping your finger on the pulse of your distribution network"

8. Distribution Automation - Products SICAM FCM - Low-power current sensor IEC600441)
Low-power current transformer
Output signal 225 mV (at IP = 300 A or 60 A)
Ring core transducer with integrated precision shunt
3 types available:
Closed ring core for direct mounting at the bushing 8DJH
Single phase split core for mounting around one phase
Core balance current transducer for cable mounting split core type 1 2 3
Data Sheet
Insulation Level
0,72/3 kV
Rated Frequency
50 Hz
Rated Short Time Thermal Current
25 kA 1s
Primary Current
300 A; Ext. 200% 60 A; Ext. 200%
Accuracy Class
1 / 5P10
Output Signal
225 mV acc. IEC
Standard
IEC
External Conditions
Operation -5…+40°C
Storage -25…+80°C
Rated Impedance
>20 kOhm
Cable Connection
Double-pole shielded ferrule 1 2 3
1) IEC New Proposal

9. Distribution Automation - Products Low-power voltage sensor IEC600441)
Low-power voltage transformer
Output signal 3,25 V/√3 (e.g. at Ur max. 24 kV/ √3)
Resistive voltage divider
Voltage sensor for cable with T- connector Plug with symmetric cone at both sides like Nexans (K)400TB oder (K)440TB
Data Sheet 12 kV / 24 kV
Insulation Level
max. 24/50/125 kV
Standard
IEC
Nominal Voltage
10 kV / √3 20 kV / √3
Voltage Factor
1,2*Un und 1,9*Un 8h
Rated Secondary Voltage
3,25/ √3 V
Accuracy
0,5
Rated Impedance
Resistance and Reactance with 0,1% Accuracy
Designed for T-Connector acc.
IEC / ISO0181 Type C
Cable Connection
Double-pole shielded ferrule
Overvoltage Protection
Internal Surge Arrester
1) IEC New Proposal

10. Distribution Automation - Products SICAM FPI1
Current sensors for phase faults (R,Y,B) 2
Via rotary switch adjustable fault current threshold:
Type 1 : 200 A – 1200 A
Type 2: 200 A – 800 A
Port for plastic fibre-optic cable
Rotary switch for fault current threshold
MV-cable 3 1 2 3 1
Current sensor for earth fault (E) 2
Via rotary switch adjustable fault current threshold:
Typ 1: 10 A – 100 A
Typ 2: 40 A – 300 A
Port for plastic fibre-optic cable
Rotary switch for fault current threshold
MV-cable
SICAM FPI – Fault Passage Indicator
detects and indicates phase faults and earth faults in radial or open ring medium-voltage cable networks. 1 3 2 3

11. Distribution Automation - Products SICAM FPI – Technical Overview
Inputs
Interfaces
Current sensor inputs for phase current R, Y, B with plastic fibre-optic cable
Current sensor input for earth current E with plastic fibre-optic cable
2 binary inputs: 1x 230 V AC reset-input 1x remote reset input from dry contact
Potential-free contact for indication via RTU
Parameterization
DIP switch based setting for configuration and diagnostic
rotary switch for adjustable fault current threshold
Outputs
Measurements
2 binary outputs, potential-free (max. switching voltage 250 V AC / 220 V DC)
Phase fault current range: Type 1: 200/400/500/600/800/1000/1200 A AC Type 2: 200/300/400/500/600/700/800 A AC
Earth fault current range: Type 1: 10/20/30/40/60/80/100 A AC Type 2: 40/80/120/160/200/260/300 A AC
Accuracy: Type 1: <10% of selected range
Type 2: <15% of selected range
Sensors
Self sustained accurate sensors with a noise immune plastic fibre-optic cable interface to the SICAM FPI indicator unit
Auxiliary voltage
Battery for 2,000 hours, service life of approx. 10 years
Local Signalization
Housing
3 red LEDs for phase fault
1 rote LED for earth fault
1 gelbe LED for battery health condition
You implement the connection to the control center with one of the 3 available protocols.
Polycarbonate housing for panel surface mounting, 96 x 48 x 45 mm (W x H x D)
Protection class
Temperature range
SICAM FPI: front: IP 50, rear IP 20
Sensors: IP 67
–30°C to +70°

12. Distribution Automation - Products SICAM FPI – Functions
Phase fault and earth fault detection
High accuracy
Fast fault localization
High availability
complies with the IEC safety standards
accurate sensors with a noise immune plastic fibre-optic cable interface to the SICAM FPI indicator unit
Fault override
Current threshold detection
User Configurable Momentary Fault Override function
4 external current sensors detect the phase faults and earth fault and communicates to SICAM FPI
set the fault current threshold by using the sensors rotary switch
Diagnostics
Self sustained
self and sensor cable diagnostics is supported
You implement the connection to the control center with one of the 3 available protocols.
Continues functionality by using internal lithium battery even after the main incomer feeder has tripped
SICAM FPI “the guardian in the distribution grid”

13. Distribution Automation - Products SICAM A8000 – CP8000LV MV MV LV
SICAM A8000 Series
is a new modular device range for telecontrol and automation applications.
Everything in view with the compact solution on site – for use in distribution automation.
Switch open
Switch closed
Earth fault

14. Universal Power Supply
Distribution Automation - Products SICAM A8000 – CP8000 – Technical Overview
Interfaces
Communication
2 x Ethernet LAN TCP/IP10/100BASE-TX for communication and engineering
1 x RS-232
1 x RS-485 (galvanically isolated)
IEC /-103/-104, Modbus, DNP3.0, DNP(i)
IEC 61850
Parameterization
Via integrated Web-Server or parameterization software SICAM SICAM TOOLBOX II
Inputs/ Outputs
Functions
12 galvanically isolated digital inputs (24-60 VDC) / 8 digital outputs
Integrated web server for configuration and diagnostics
SD card contains all parameters
Freely programmable user programs according to IEC
Future security standard
Synchronization
Real time clock
+/- 2 ppm, maintenance-free, buffered, time synchronization via SNTP
Universal Power Supply
DC V
Local Signalization
Device Type
Plastic housing for DIN rail mounting 128x124x123mm (W/H/D)
Protection class: IP20, IP40 front
I/O Modules
Power, ready and error LED, status LEDs of communication interfaces
You implement the connection to the control center with one of the 3 available protocols.
Binary input, 2x 8 DC 24 V, V, 110 V
Binary output, 8x Relais DC V, AC 230 V
Analog input, 2x 2 +/- 20 mA, +/- 10 V 3x U (230 V), 3x I (LoPo) 3x U (LoPO), 3x I (LoPo)
CT-Adapter 3x I (5A/LoPo)
Local Display
Temperature Range
Local operation with 4 function keys and display (128x96 pixels)
From –40 to +70 °C

15. Distribution Automation - Products SICAM A8000 – CP8000 – Functions
Supervision/Monitoring
Telecontrol
High availability
Rapid fault localization
Minimizing downtime
Flexibility
Expandable with SICAM I / O modules
Communication
Flexible application and adaptation to existing communications infrastructure
Highlights
Time and cost saving thanks to simple maintenance
Designed for distribution automation, so can be used universally
State-of-the-art protection against hacking
Equipped with crypto chip
All data in view at all times
Load flow control
Management of distributed infeeds
Minimizing losses
You implement the connection to the control center with one of the 3 available protocols.
SICAM A8000 – CP8000 "The intelligent cube for distribution networks"

16. Distribution Automation - Products SICAM P850/P855
System Automation, SCADA, DMS, EMS HV MV
IEC or MODBUS TCP
SICAM P85x – Multifunctional Power Meter and Power Quality Recorder
are multifunctional devices for acquisition, visualization and transmission of electrical measurements as voltage, current, power, energy, till 40th harmonics etc. LV

17. Universal Power Supply
Distribution Automation - Products SICAM P850/P855 – Technical Overview
Connection
Communication
4 inputs for alternating voltage measurements - up to Vph-N = 400 V (max. 347 V at Vph) and Vph-ph = 690 V (max. 600 V at Vph)
3 inputs for alternating current measurements5A (up to 10 A continuous)
Serial: Modbus RTU or IEC
Ethernet: Modbus TCP and IEC61850
Web- Server
Parameterization of all device and communication parameters onboard and online views from measurements
Binary outputs
Measurements
2 individually programmable binary outputs
Measurement IEC Class S
Reporting EN50160 (P855)
True RMS of voltage and current with 63 harmonic / 2048 samples per in 10 cycles
Frequency
Active (class 0.2S), reactive Q and apparent power
Active, reactive and apparent energy
Power factor and active power factor
Asymmetry
Measurement up to the 40th individual harmonics of voltage and current
Phase Angles
Limit violations
Logical functions
Synchronization
External time synchronization via Ethernet NTP
Internal time synchronization via RTC (if ext. synch. not available)
Universal Power Supply
VDC and VAC
Local Signalization
Device Type
Top-hat rail mounted device 96x96x100mm (W/H/D)
Local signalization through programmable LEDs
You implement the connection to the control center with one of the 3 available protocols.
Local Display
Temperature Range
Local Display for visualization and parameterization
From –25 to +55 °C

18. Distribution Automation - Products SICAM P850/P855 – Functions
Power Quality
Evaluation
IEC Measurement and EN50160 evaluation and reporting
PQ -Reports (e.g.EN50160, CBEMA), events classification, online-viewer direct in Web-Server
Flexible Recorders
Data Export
Measurement Recorder
Trend Recorders
PQ Violation recorders
Fault recorder
Data export: PQDif and COMTRADE- Data
Additional Measurements
Internal Memory
Min/Max/Average Values
Fault Recording
Events recognition, classification and recording, e.g. Dips, Swells and Interruption in device
For recording the device integrates already a 2GB SD Card
You implement the connection to the control center with one of the 3 available protocols.
SICAM P855 is a "All in One High Performance Device"

19. Distribution Automation - Products SIPROTEC 7SC80HV MV
SIPROTEC – 7SC80 compact protection device
is used for protection and automation of feeders in solid or low-resistance grounded, isolated or compensated medium-voltage distribution networks.
Switch open
Switch closed
Earth fault

20. Distribution Automation - Products SIPROTEC 7SC80 – Technical Overview
Connection
Interfaces/Communication
4 current transformers
1 or optionally 4 voltage transformers
Terminal for low power current and voltage transformers
Electrical and optical Ethernet
USB front interface for DIGSI 4
IEC Edition 1 and 2
DNP3 TCP, IEC , Profinet
Parameterization
FASE and FAST: Convenient engineering and testing tools for distribution network applications
Inputs/Outputs
Functions
12 binary inputs, 8 binary outputs
Measured and metered values U, I, f, Wp,Wq
Min./max. values
Circuit breaker wear monitoring
Fuse monitoring, trip circuit monitoring
8 fault records
Ethernet redundancy protocols RSTP, PRP and HSR
Synchronization
Integrated GPS module for time synchronization and position detection
Universal Power Supply
DC V / AC 115 V, AC 230 V
Local Signalization
Device Type
32 freely programmable LEDs, add. LEDs indicating the operating status
You implement the connection to the control center with one of the 3 available protocols.
Reliable metal housing for flush and panel surface mounting 295x307x68 mm (W/H/D)
Protection class: max IP51
Local Display
Temperature Range
Large display, 14 function and arrow keys
From –50 to +85 °C

21. Distribution Automation - Products SIPROTEC 7SC80 – Functions
Supervision/Monitoring
Communication
Comprehensive physical and interactive Web-based HMI
Flexible communication options, e.g. for radio transmission used specifically for feeder automation
Flexibility
Improved availability thanks to fast operation using IEC 61850
Multifunctional device: Volt/VAR, switch, recloser
Protection
7SC80 is more than a simple time overcurrent protection device
Highlights
Plug-in terminals with integrated short-circuit jumpers
Support and advanced programming functions for feeder automation applications
The web-based HMI provides full remote control and remote monitoring of the device
FLISR
Fast fault detection  isolation of the faulty feeder section  supply restoration to healthy sections of the feeder
You implement the connection to the control center with one of the 3 available protocols.
7SC80 "Outstanding functionality in a compact design"

22. Distribution Automation Contact
Daniel Nehls
EM EA PRO S PROM
Humboldtstr Nuremberg, Germany
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