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.
The GridAdvisor 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
Typical 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
4kV-35kV voltage classes
Wire size 0.162 to 1.125 inches
Current measurement up to 25kA
Harmonic response up to 50th Harmonic
The GridAdvisor 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 15kV
Submersion rated
Accuracy: +/-0.5% Voltage
200A class and 600A class options
Harmonic response up to 50th harmonic
The GridAdvisor 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 4kV-25kV
Accuracy: +/-0.5% Voltage
Harmonic response up to 50th harmonic
GridAdvisor optical system processor
GridAdvisor optical hanging overhead voltage and current sensor, 4-35kV
GridAdvisor optical deadbreak elbow voltage sensor, 200A
GridAdvisor optical deadbreak elbow voltage sensor, 600A
GridAdvisor optical standoff insulator voltage sensor, 4-25kV
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