ACLARA Grid Monitoring Solution offers a comprehensive and advanced approach to monitoring
overhead line networks, enabling the detection and reporting of various fault events. This solution operates on the
35kV overhead line network, providing valuable insights into momentary, line disturbance, and permanent faults,
including impedance and fault direction, load data, and power flow direction.
By deploying ACLARA Grid Monitoring Solution, users gain access to the Aclara Sensor
Management System (SMS) software service, which facilitates fault event data collection and configuration
for interested parties. The system supports waveform capture and export to COMTRADE, enabling operational
engineers to conduct waveform analysis and gain deeper insights into fault events.
The Aclara Power Sensor, a key component of this solution, can be safely installed on live lines up to 48kV
and conductors up to 402 mm2. These sensors are powered inductively, eliminating the need for batteries, and
boast an impressive mean time between failures (MTBF) of 20 years, ensuring maintenance-free operation
throughout their lifespan. While the Aclara Sensors lack visible or mechanical indicators, they
automatically report faults via email, text message, and the GSM network to the Sensor Management System
(SMS) software. This information can be further transmitted to SCADA using the DNP protocol.
By leveraging ACLARA Grid Monitoring Solution, utilities can benefit from advanced notice
of developing network issues through the detection of momentary and line disturbance events. Additionally,
in the event of permanent faults, the solution aids in swiftly identifying fault locations, reducing the
need for extensive manual inspections, travel time, and overall fault resolution time.
The implementation of this Grid monitoring system significantly improves power system reliability, leading
to enhanced customer satisfaction through fewer power failures. With ACLARA Grid Monitoring Solution,
utilities can proactively address potential issues, minimize downtime, and ensure the smooth and
uninterrupted operation of their power networks.
