Fault current Indicator Family for Overhead Distribution Networks

LOK 200:
Pole Mounted
Reliable Directional Fault Detection and
Classification
Remote Signalling and Monitoring
Time-Tagged Fault Data Logging
Indicative Line-Load Monitoring
Self-Powered by Solar and Battery

Benefits for Electricity Utilities:

Quick fault localization and line restoration due to advanced and reliable
fault-detection algorithms - Results : lower outage revenue loss and reduced emergency
labour
Most cost-effective way to improve SAIDI and SAIFI indicators and overall network
reliability
Assists in finding the cause of transient interruptions and self-clearing faults
Reduces inventory - one single device for isolated, compensated or impedance earthed MV
networks with different feeder protection and automation schemes
Easy integration into SCADA and Outage Management System
Low maintenance costs due to long life battery, powered by solar cells

Fault current Indicator Family for Overhead Distribution Networks

LOK 200 is a 32-bit microprocessor-based fault current indicator, which uses latest technology, methods and algorithms for reliable
and accurate line-fault detection and indication. Visual and remote indication guides the line crew for fast fault location, isolation
and network restoration.
The device detects phase-to-earth (directional) and phase-to-phase faults by monitoring the magnetic and electric fields generated
by line current and voltage. Advanced detection algorithms are tracking steady state and changes in both fields. By measuring and
calculating the harmonic structure, pulse changes, amplitude and phase shifts, the device accurately detects and classifies fault
types.
Data of detected faults are stored in internal non-volatile storage media. Time-tagged event record comprises fault type, line
voltage status, device and communication signal status information. Under a normal operating condition the device can store
indicative line load values on the micro SD memory card. All stored data records can be remotely downloaded by the user for post
event and operation analysis.
The device is powered by a solar panel providing enough energy for more intense communication and fault indication, regardless of
how frequent may faults occur.

LOK 200 Features:

Installation on the pole of 3-phase 4 - 35 kV distribution lines
For isolated, compensated or impedance earthed MV networks
High phase-to-earth fault sensitivity from 2 A
Sensitivity and trip delays separately configurable for phase-to-earth and phase-to-phase faults
Visual fault indication with high intensity red LED - 360 visibility Adaptive fault detection algorithms that
adjust to the line voltage/current state and conductor geometric arrangement
Wide area of application as stand-alone device, for sectionalizers and remote controlled line disconnectors
Configuration locally programmable with micro switches and/or PC software configuration tool or remotely
Health check of battery, devices condition and GSM signal quality. Triggering by RF remote control.
Firmware upgradeable
Solar powered, battery lifetime >8 years regardless of number and duration of indications

Model Specific Features*:

Why choose LOK 200 ?

Directional phase-to-earth detection

Can be used in distribution networks with high degree of dispersed generation
Indicative line-load monitoring and logging
Wireless communication with GSM/GPRS/UMTS, ZigBee or ANT
Local communication with RTU - RS-485, Optic Fibre
Various communication possibilities: SMS, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP 3.0, Modbus RTU
Peripheral modules wit up to 4 relay contact outputs and 8 digital inputs
Data storage on micro SD memory card

Reliable fault detection on MV lines

regardless the neutral point treatment
Low maintenance costs - battery lifetime
independent of communication intensity
Flexible and fully user configurable
Latest technology at an affordable price

LOK SERVER
Alarms and maintenance related information
can be received and processed by Sipronika
LOK SERVER, and forwarded to several users.
The server consists of different application
modules, providing functionalities according
to the customers specific needs:
SCADA Gateway & SMS forwarding with
event database
Monitoring of LOK 200 devices for the
maintenance
Remote LOK Configuration and
firmware upload
Advanced graphical Event Diagnostics &
Analysis with 20 ms resolution
*For availability and ordering information please
contact Sipronika or your local representative
Sipronika, d.o.o., Traka c. 2, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
www.sipronika.si, info@sipronika.si

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SIPRONIKA LOK SERVER for flexible connectivity, monitoring, maintenance and event analysis
SCADA Gateway & SMS forwarding:
Protocols: IEC 60870-5-104, DNP 3.0, OPC UA for
easy integration into the existing SCADA
SMS forwarding on several user groups with alarm
filtering (i.e. fault related messages can be
transmitted to the different group than health-check
messages)
Event database for event and device function
analysis

Monitoring:
Data visualization by using a http connection to the
web server
Monitoring of all LOK 200 signals, alarms and
condition (GSM signal, battery condition,
communication status etc.)
Event database: all received events are stored in the
local database

Configuration:
Configuration files with all LOK 200 parameters are
stored in the server and can be automatically
transferred to the device
Firmware in LOK 200 devices can be upgraded by
remote upload
Local configuration by micro-switches and/or by a
laptop and LOK 200 Configuration software

Diagnostics & Analysis:

Enables deep insight into fault situations, transient
disturbances and indicative load profile
Transfer of local stored samples from the device to
the server
Advanced graphical visualization of events (voltage
U0 / current I0) in high 20 ms resolution
Battery voltage and device temperature monitoring

Sipronika, d.o.o., Traka c. 2, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

www.sipronika.si, info@sipronika.si

LOK200-Tech-Info_eng_1-0.docx

Technical specification:
Range of application:

medium-voltage overhead
distribution network:

neutral point system:

impedance earthed, solidly

earthed, isolated, compensated
-optional
on wooden, concrete or metal
pole by metal mounting straps
or screws
3m

mounting and fixation:

mounting distance from

line conductors:
earth-fault detection independent of conductors geometric
arrangement

Earth-Fault detection:*

Fault discrimination:
Earth-fault current
detection sensitivity dI/dt:

Time delay before trip:

Phase-to-Phase Fault detection:*

Fault discrimination:
Phase-to-Phase absolute
current sensitivity:
Time delay before trip:

Time delays:*

Inrush restraint:

Fault discrimination time

delay :

Fault indication: *

High intensity flashlight:

Indication duration:
Reset of indication:

Permanent / Transient
fault discrimination
Remote fault signalization:

Function test (self-test):

Local:

Automatically:

Test results:

Battery lifetime:

4 ... 35 kV, 50 Hz *

Environment of operation:

Operation temperature
range:
Dimensions and weight:

Device:

Solar module:

>8 years, unlimited number of

indications and unlimited total
indication time

-40 C ... +70 C; rel. humidity:

0 95% non-condensing

Polycarbonate, IP 65 (IP67), 150

x 200 x 60 mm, 1.5 kg
253 x 320 x 20mm, 1.8 kg with
mounting bracket

MODEL SPECIFIC: **
transient / permanent
2 A to 150 A, adjustable in steps
of 1 A
40 ms ... 5 s, adjustable in steps
of 20 ms/1s

transient / permanent
100 A to 800 A, adjustable in
steps of 1 A
40 ms ... 5 s, adjustable in steps
of 20 ms/1s

1 s 300 s, adjustable in steps

of 1 s or disabled
1 s 300 s, adjustable in steps
of 1 s (time before indication of
permanent fault)

red, angle 360 deg., visibility 200

m in daylight, 1.000 m at night
0,1h16h adjustable
by normal line-operation
detection (line voltage or
current) programmable or
remote control transmitter***

GSM/GPRS, SMS, Serial comm.

TEST button and remote

transmiiter from distance 20 m
with programmable period 1 h
7 days, adjustable
signalized via the: flashlight
or remote message***

Configuration:
Local (micro-switches and by
the software), remote (GPRS,
SMS, short range radio)

Directional Earth fault

detection:

Transient method

Communication possibilities:

GSM/GPRS, SMS text, serial port, USB, ZigBee, Short range RF,
ZigBee.
DNP 3.0, IEC 60870-5-104 or

Communication protocols:
Modbus RTU slave **
Peripheral modules:

GSM/GPRS modem:

Short-range 2-way radio:

ZigBee module:
Digital Input/Output
module
RS-232 module:
RS-485 module:
Module for supply from
external DC source

Other:

Real-time clock:

Data logging:

Firmware upgradable:

Micro SD memory card:

*
**
***

dual band, GPRS mode class B

multi slot 10, with SIM Card
holder, with antenna in the
devices housing
for remote self-test start,
device configuration, event data
download and firmware
upgrade
electrically isolated groups of
inputs and outputs ****
electrically isolated
electrically isolated
10 30 VDC, 10 mA typ., 200
mA max.

backup with built-in lithium

battery
Locally in the internal 4 MB flash
memory or 4 GB micro SD
memory card, time-stamped
events, indicative line current
measurement
Locally by serial communication,
USB, micro SD card or shortrange radio or remotely GPRS
4 GB

Parameters can be customized on request

Optional on request
Model specific

Power supply:

Lead battery with solar charging

Sipronika, d.o.o., Traka c. 2, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
www.sipronika.si, info@sipronika.si

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